The Wheelhouse
“We did the build your own grilled cheese, crispy Brussel sprouts and shrimp corn chowder were delicious.”
“I recommend the Cubano, fried brussel sprouts and the tomato soup!”
“We had a good sampling of most of the items, all of which were excellent:
– Tater Tots ($4)
Great, simple tots with some Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.”
The Wheelhouse
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Coat Check: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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I was visiting friends in Brooklyn and ordered wheelhouse to be delivered after a night of heavy drinking and it was just what I needed.
The spicy chicken sandwich was heavenly and the tomato soup was some of the best I ever had!
But the real kicker was the tater tots. I'm a sucker for potatoes of any kind but the Rosemary on these really stole the show. Big fan of these tots. May have had a dream about them if I'm honest.
Also – they have Boylan ginger ale and it was my first time experience this local New York ginger ale and it was deeeeelicious.
Big fan!
Sticking out like a sore thumb in a not quite yet gentrified section of Bushwick, this new gourmet grilled cheese shop has some incredibly delicious food.
Once you step in, you get the hipster Brooklyn feel right away, from the decor to the clientele. They employ the Meatball Shop-style ordering system with menus that you mark off with magic marker to pick your selections. We had a good sampling of most of the items, all of which were excellent:
– Tater Tots ($4)
Great, simple tots with some Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. These were nice and crispy and delicious with the thyme seasoning.
– Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts ($5)
These were really incredible, and even better than any that you would get at a fancier restaurant for double the price. In a twist from any others I've had, this rendition had some peas in the mix as well, which added some great flavor. The sprouts were really crispy and delicious.
– Roasted Tomato Soup ($5)
The staple to order with grilled cheese, this soup was awesome. It was nice and thick, and even thicker with some stringy cheese added on top. This is a must to start and goes really well with the sandwiches.
– Morning Wood ($9.50)
More than just a cute name, this sandwich is really great. Made with white cheddar, applewood smoked bacon and a fried egg, it's an excellent and satisfying grilled cheese. Greasy, crunchy and fatty, it's got all bases of a great sandwich covered.
– Iavarone 1927 ($11)
Another delicious grilled cheese, this one had provolone, mozzarella, prosciutto, roasted red peppers and basil on ciabatta bread. It looked similar to the Morning Wood, but it had a very different flavor and is also worth trying.
– Charlie Brown ($7)
This was an amazing dessert sandwich – melty Nutella and bananas pressed in crispy whole wheat bread with powdered sugar on top and a massive scoop of dense vanilla ice cream on the side. Make sure you save room for this, or get it even if you are full, because it's incredible.
They also have shakes and a create your own grilled cheese menu, with additional fillings and toppings, such as short rib, which would make for a great sandwich. Even though it's not in the most accessible area, I would definitely return for more of this great food.
I live a hop skip and a jump from here and have been by three or four times since I moved a few months ago. There is a TV (on mute) so my cable-less boyfriend and I like to come grab a beer and a snack and watch football undisturbed by rowdy drunkies.
The sandwiches do border on pricey, but they are really big (I can't finish a whole one on my own) and they come with a salad or a cup of tomato soup. Each sandwich I have had was great. The BBQ was a little too salty for me, but it didn't ruin the sandwich or anything. I think my favorite so far is the fish sandwich, but nothing has been a let down.
Appetizers are yummy – have had the tots (crispy and delicious) and the broccoli rabe (lemony and delicious). I have a slightly unhealthy obsession with soup. Both times I have ordered it here it has been Split Pea with ham and it was so. good.
The staff is always friendly and they play good music.
I was skeptical about coming here due to the yelp consumer alert about the possibly fake reviews. I read a few good reviews from some elite members and decided to give it a try. How bad could they mess up a sandwich?
We went on a Saturday afternoon for a quick lunch. It was a snowy, ugly day so it was pretty quiet. We were immediately greeted from a guy behind the bar who told us to "make ourselves at home". Nice touch.
The menu is cool and unique. You check off your meal of choice with an erasable marker directly on the laminated menu.
I got the Cuban sandwich with a side salad and a glass of rose. Both were delicious and the rose was chilled and tasty.
Our waiter was friendly and the food came out quickly. I'll definitely be returning to try their brunch.
Wow, this place totally does not look like it belongs in this neighborhood at all! My sister and I planned to come here for lunch one weekday that I was off from work and she was visiting. I am SO glad we made the trek – it was really worth it! The interior is welcoming, rustic, and charming. The one man show, with a cook right in view was probably the only downside. It took awhile to get our food, and the server/bartender all in one definitely didn't want to be at work that afternoon because he didnt really have any patience with our questions about the menu.
The ordering style is marking up a menu with an erasable marker and giving it to the server. You can make your own creation or order off their pre-made sandwich menu, which is full of amazing things besides just grilled cheeses.
We got the Brussels Sprout and Tater Tots, both out of this world, the Iavarone, and a self- designed grilled cheese. The grilled cheeses were toasted and heated perfectly through with amazing flavor, even the crazy one we created. We enjoyed our meal a lot and the prices are decently affordable. It is definitely on our re-visit list!
Fun decor, great music, friendly and helpful staff and D.I.Y. GRILLED CHEESE WITH TWO CHEESES ($9) + BANANAS FOSTER
MILKSHAKE ($5)!
We also had the tator tots with parmesan ($4) and the brussel sprouts ($5)