Aunts et Uncles
Caribbean (Vegan) · East Flatbush-Erasmus, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Plant-Based Caribbean Flatbush
Dress
Casual
Why go
Aunts et Uncles is worth booking for a casual Brooklyn meal when vegan Caribbean food is the point, not when the brief is formal fine dining. It works especially well for dates, small birthdays, mixed-diet groups that want a distinctive choice without a stiff room.
About Aunts et Uncles
Aunts et Uncles is a casual New York City restaurant with a clear focus: Caribbean vegan cooking. It is an approachable choice for diners who specifically want that cuisine and a relaxed setting.
Its practical appeal is the combination of a casual dress code, daily hours, a defined point of view. Aunts et Uncles is open Mon–Wed 10 AM–8 PM, Thu–Sat 10 AM–10 PM, Sun 10 AM–8 PM. It was also recognized on Esquire's Best New Restaurants list at #34 in 2021.
Choose it for vegan Caribbean cooking with a casual feel
The strongest reason to choose Aunts et Uncles is the cuisine: Caribbean (Vegan). That gives the restaurant a more specific identity than a generic all-purpose dining room, while the casual dress code keeps the experience approachable.
Plan around the broader category rather than a particular dish, format, or service style. If the goal is a relaxed New York City meal centered on vegan Caribbean cooking, Aunts et Uncles fits that brief.
An easygoing New York City option
Aunts et Uncles should be framed as a casual restaurant rather than a formal special-occasion venue. The appeal is straightforward: Caribbean vegan cuisine, casual dress, hours that run from 10 AM daily, with later closing times on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
The Esquire Best New Restaurants recognition from 2021 is a notable trust signal and point of recognition.
For broader planning around the city, use Our full New York City restaurants guide rather than treating this as a one-size-fits-all answer. Aunts et Uncles is best considered when the group wants Caribbean vegan food in New York City in a casual setting.
Planning details
- Location
- 1407 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
- Website
- auntsetuncles.com
- Phone
- (347) 263-4499
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Aunts et Uncles presents a modern, neighborhood-forward take on Caribbean cooking that centers plant-based ingredients without pretension. The kitchen reimagines regional flavor architecture—stews, rice preparations, fried plantain—through a contemporary lens, producing dishes that read both familiar and inventive. It operates with an accessible, casual confidence rather than white-tablecloth formality, which helps it sit naturally within Flatbush’s dense Caribbean dining landscape. National press attention and steady local ratings signal that the restaurant delivers consistent cooking that appeals to both curious diners and community regulars seeking bold, vegetable-forward interpretations of classic island preparations.
Best For
This is primarily a daytime and early-evening destination: brunch and lunch are natural fits, when the Caribbean-influenced, plant-based preparations show their immediate appeal in stewed legumes, rice dishes, and fried plantains. The restaurant also carries into dinner service, but its strengths lie in approachable, shareable plates and sandwich-based signatures that suit casual meetups and neighborhood outings. It works well for solo diners, groups looking for unfussy flavors, and anyone interested in learning how Caribbean traditions translate into plant-forward cooking. Pricing and format keep visits informal and accessible.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the signatures that highlight the kitchen’s translating of Caribbean format into plant-based terms. The menu’s standout items—Lobster Roll, So Simple Chicken Sandwich, Cryin Ryan, and the Smashburger—are worth sampling to understand the restaurant’s approach to texture and seasoning. For daytime visits, lean into rice preparations, stewed legumes and fried plantains, which the description identifies as strong, translational elements of the menu. Keep in mind the restaurant’s strong local following and press recognition—a 4.6 Google rating and Esquire nod—so expect reliable execution and an approachable, well-curated selection rather than formal tasting menus.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and homey like an aunt's living room with a cool, community-oriented vibe, good music, friendly staff, and lively outdoor seating.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Lobster Roll
- So Simple Chicken Sandwich
- Cryin Ryan
- Smashburger
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If you cannot get the table
Try Zen Vegetarian if the priority is keeping the meal vegetarian and easy for a mixed group. Choose Risbo if the group wants American food with a clearer $$ price signal.
Restaurant context
How it compares
Against Zen Vegetarian, Aunts et Uncles is the better fit when the group wants Caribbean vegan cooking rather than a broader vegetarian meal. Zen Vegetarian is the safer cross-shop for diners who want a more familiar vegetarian format; Aunts et Uncles is the more pointed choice for a casual Brooklyn celebration with a plant-based brief.
Risbo is the clearer pick for American comfort food at a known $$ tier, especially when price predictability matters. Aunts et Uncles is better when cuisine identity matters more than a conventional American format. Honey Badger leans New American, so choose it for a more chef-driven general dinner; choose Aunts et Uncles when the vegan Caribbean angle is the reason for gathering.
& Sons Ham Bar is not a direct substitute for a plant-based group, but it is the sharper call for meat-focused diners who want a narrower specialty format. Novelli Cafe & Restaurant reads as the more general fallback. For ambiance and ease, Aunts et Uncles is strongest for small, relaxed plans rather than a high-formality dinner.
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Compare Aunts et Uncles
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aunts et Uncles | New York City | Caribbean (Vegan) | 2021 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #34 | ; |
| Zen Vegetarian | New York City | No published awards | ; | ; |
| & Sons Ham Bar | New York City | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Risbo | New York City | American | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Honey Badger | New York City | New American | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5662024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #423 | ; |
| Novelli Cafe & Restaurant | New York City | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Aunts et Uncles accommodate groups?
Aunts et Uncles is a casual New York City restaurant focused on Caribbean vegan cooking. For group planning, confirm current arrangements directly with the restaurant.
Is Aunts et Uncles good for solo dining?
Aunts et Uncles is casual and open daily. Hours are Mon–Wed 10 AM–8 PM, Thu–Sat 10 AM–10 PM, Sun 10 AM–8 PM.
Can I eat at the bar at Aunts et Uncles?
For a bar-specific experience, confirm current seating arrangements directly with the restaurant. Aunts et Uncles is a casual New York City restaurant for Caribbean vegan food.
What is Aunts et Uncles known for?
Aunts et Uncles is primarily known for Caribbean (Vegan) in New York City. It was also named #34 on Esquire's Best New Restaurants list in 2021.
