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Veselka Williamsburg
- 646 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Ukrainian restaurant ★4.0 (161)·$20–30

646 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA

4.0
Enjoyed everything. Looking forward to exploring more of the menu. Had the Stand with Ukraine Bowl. Six pierogis, beef, potato e & sauerkraut. A spoonful of onion and some diced kielbasa and bacon on top. I got them fried. They were deep fried not pan fried like grandma used to make. But they were all good. Sauerkraut were my favorite. The beef was a little dry. Place was clean and bright and wait staff was very attentive. Definitely coming back - Peter Perkins
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Veselka Williamsburg Introduce

For decades, New Yorkers have flocked to Veselka for a taste of authentic Ukrainian soul food. Now, the iconic East Village institution has brought its legendary pierogi and hearty comfort food to Brooklyn with the opening of Veselka Williamsburg. This location on Lorimer Street is not just a restaurant; it’s a new hub for a cherished NYC tradition. While the original location is famous for its round-the-clock service, this new outpost provides the same beloved flavors and cozy, casual ambiance that have made Veselka a true New York City staple.

Veselka Williamsburg is a welcoming Ukrainian restaurant that serves up a menu rich with traditional dishes and modern takes on Eastern European classics. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is bright, clean, and inviting, with a sense of history and community. It's a place where families can gather, friends can meet for a comforting meal, and solo diners can enjoy a quiet moment. Whether you're craving their famous pierogi, a bowl of rich borscht, or a perfectly grilled chicken schnitzel, you'll find a menu full of options that feel both authentic and fresh.

The restaurant also serves as a testament to Ukrainian heritage and resilience, a fact that resonates deeply with New Yorkers. It's a place that brings people together to celebrate and support a vibrant culture through its food. The menu, while rooted in tradition, also includes a few twists, like the "Stand With Ukraine Bowl," which is a perfect way to sample a variety of their most popular items. This commitment to both heritage and community makes Veselka Williamsburg more than just a place to eat—it's an experience.


Location and Accessibility

Veselka Williamsburg is conveniently located at 646 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA. Situated in a building that was once a garage and car wash, the restaurant has a unique and spacious feel. Its location is a short walk from the L and G train lines, making it easily accessible from all over Brooklyn and Manhattan. The area, adjacent to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE), has become a new food destination, with Veselka leading the charge.

For those with accessibility needs, Veselka Williamsburg is fully accommodating. The establishment features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating, ensuring that all guests can enjoy their dining experience comfortably. While it is a bustling part of the city, there is free street parking available, which can be a huge plus for those driving to the area. The restaurant’s prime spot on Lorimer Street makes it a highly visible and convenient destination, whether you're coming for a quick meal or a relaxed dinner.


Services Offered

Veselka Williamsburg offers a comprehensive range of services to cater to every dining need, from a quick bite to a full-scale event.

  • Dine-in and Outdoor Seating: Enjoy your meal in the bright and clean indoor dining area or take a seat at one of the tables outside to enjoy the Brooklyn air.
  • Takeout, Delivery, and Curbside Pickup: Whether you’re on the go or prefer to eat at home, Veselka offers efficient takeout, delivery, and even no-contact curbside pickup services.
  • Catering: For large events, meetings, or parties, you can rely on Veselka to provide their delicious comfort food with their catering options.
  • Full-Service Dining: The restaurant offers a full table service for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing meal experience.
  • Late-Night Food: As an ode to the original Veselka, the Williamsburg location offers late-night dining options, perfect for a post-show or late-shift meal.
  • Frozen Foods: You can take a piece of Veselka home with you by purchasing frozen pierogi and other items, making it easy to enjoy their food at your convenience.

Features and Highlights

What makes Veselka Williamsburg a standout choice is its unique blend of traditional fare, modern amenities, and welcoming atmosphere.

  • The Famous Pierogi: This is what Veselka is most known for. The menu offers a wide variety of pierogi fillings, including potato, cheese, and sauerkraut with mushroom. You can order them boiled or fried and in quantities of four, eight, or a dozen.
  • Authentic Ukrainian Classics: Beyond the pierogi, the menu is a deep dive into Ukrainian comfort food. Highlights include the hearty Beef Stroganoff, delicious Stuffed Cabbage, and savory Chicken Paprikash.
  • Full-Day Dining: Veselka is a true all-day diner, serving everything from classic egg sandwiches and pancakes for breakfast to filling dinner plates and late-night snacks. Their extensive menu, with offerings like the Veselka Breakfast Combo, makes it a great spot for any meal.
  • Extensive Beverage Menu: The restaurant has a full bar onsite, offering a selection of beer and wine, including their own branded Threes 'Veselka' Pilsner. They also have a great coffee menu and a variety of non-alcoholic drinks like homemade raspberry lemonade and egg creams.
  • Family-Friendly and Inclusive: Veselka is a welcoming space for everyone. It is known to be LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space, with amenities like a gender-neutral restroom. They also have high chairs and a kids' menu, making it a perfect spot for families.
  • Serves Local Specialty: The restaurant prides itself on its authentic cuisine and commitment to serving local specialties, which is why it has become a favorite among both locals and tourists.

Contact Information

To make a reservation or place an order, you can contact Veselka Williamsburg using the following information:

Address: 646 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA

Phone: (917) 781-4829

Mobile Phone: +1 917-781-4829


What is Worth Choosing

Choosing Veselka Williamsburg is a choice to support a local institution with a long history of serving authentic, delicious food. While some may find the prices a bit higher than other diners, the quality of the food and the overall experience make it a worthwhile investment. The pierogi are a definite must-try, especially the famous potato and sauerkraut options. The soups, like their well-known borscht, are another highlight that consistently receives rave reviews. The "Stand with Ukraine Bowl" is also a great choice for a fulfilling and flavorful meal.

Beyond the food, the friendly and attentive staff, coupled with a welcoming atmosphere, make every visit a pleasant one. It’s a place that captures the essence of a classic New York diner while offering a unique cultural experience. The ability to dine at any time, enjoy a variety of offerings from coffee to cocktails, and even purchase frozen pierogi to make at home, makes Veselka Williamsburg a versatile and valuable addition to the Brooklyn food scene.

Veselka Williamsburg Menu

  • BREAKFAST

  • East Village Classic Egg Sandwich $11.50

    Two fried eggs, White American cheese and crispy bacon on a challah roll

  • Veselka GCT Egg Sandwich $12.50

    Two fried eggs, sausage, sharp cheddar, and arugula on a challah knot

  • Veselka Williamsburg Egg Sandwich $13.50

    Two fried eggs, smoked ham, red pepper, onion, baby spinach and Swiss on a challah roll

  • Make Your Own Egg Sandwich $8.00

    Choice of egg style, bread, cheese, meat, and veg

  • Two Eggs Fried Or Scrambled $12.50

    Served with your choice of kasha, potato pancake or sliced tomato. Choice of any toast or challah bread

  • Plain Omelette $13.50

    Three egg omelette served with a potato pancake or tomato slices or kasha and a piece of toast.

  • Western Omelette $17.00

    Bell pepper, onion, and ham. Served with your choice of kasha, potato pancake, or sliced tomato. Choice of any toast or challah bread

  • Ukrainian Omelette $16.00

    Roasted tomatoes, Brinza feta cheese & dill.

  • Buttermilk Waffle $16.00
  • Pancakes $17.00

    Choice of plain, banana, blueberry, raspberry or chocolate chips

  • Veselka Breakfast Combo $24.00

    Choice of buttermilk or buckwheat pancakes or challah french toast; with two eggs any style (no poached eggs), and choice of bacon, pork sausage or kielbasa.

  • PIEROGI

  • Four Pierogi $12.00

    Ukrainian dumplings, served boiled or fried with sauteed onions & sour cream

  • Eight Pierogi $23.00

    Ukrainian dumplings, served boiled or fried with sauteed onions & sour cream

  • Dozen Pierogi $30.00

    Ukrainian dumplings served boiled or fried with sauteed onions & sour cream

  • Cold Dozen $27.50

    Choice of filling

  • Stand With Ukraine Bowl $25.00

    Two potato, two meat and two sauerkraut & mushroom pierogi topped with chopped bacon, grilled kielbasa and caramelized onions. Served boiled or fried.

  • SOUPS

  • Pint $10.50

    Ukrainian Borscht, Cold Borscht, Chicken Noodle, Matzoh Ball, or Mushroom Barley.

  • Quart $17.00

    Ukrainian Borscht, Cold Borscht, Chicken Noodle, Matzoh Ball, or Mushroom Barley.

  • SALADS

  • Lentil Salad $19.50

    With feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, and carrots over mixed greens with creamy dill vinaigrette

  • Roast Beet & Goat Cheese Salad $20.50

    With toasted walnuts and pumpkin seeds on greens with balsamic vinaigrette

  • Cobb Salad $22.00

    Avocados, Danish blue cheese, hard boiled egg, bacon, and tomato over greens with green goddess dressing

  • Ukrainian Fattoush Salad $18.00

    Our spin on the Mediterranean classic with mixed greens, fresh cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, pickled beets, Brinza feta, fried challah croutons and fresh dill.

  • Peach Salad $17.00

    Fire-roasted yellow peaches, arugula, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, toasted walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, balsamic vin.

  • SANDWICHES & BURGERS

  • Veselka's Reuben $23.00

    Thinly sliced krakovska ham with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Ukrainian house dressing, dijon mustard and pickles on rye bread. Add fries +$4

  • Schnitzel Sandwich $23.00

    Panko crusted, thinly pounded all natural chicken breast with lemon pepper mayo, arugula, and sliced pickles on a sesame bun.

  • Burger $22.00

    Charbroiled Black Angus beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions served with Ukrainian dressing on a sesame bun. Add Fries +$4

  • Veggie Burger $19.50

    Lettuce, tomatoes and onions served with Ukrainian dressing on a sesame seed bun. Add fries +$4

  • Grilled Cheese $15.00

    Choice of Vermont Cheddar/Swiss/American. Add fries +$4

  • Classic BLT $17.00
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich $18.00

    Grilled chicken breast on toasted rye with melted Swiss, sautéed onions & bell peppers, and lemon pepper mayo served with a pickle.

  • CLASSICS

  • Beef Stroganoff $31.00

    Sliced beef, slow-simmered until tender in a rich mushroom cream sauce. Served with egg noodles.

  • Stuffed Cabbage $23.00

    Choice of meatless (rice with sauerkraut and mushroom) or meat (ground pork and rice) smothered in our homemade mushroom gravy or savory tomato sauce.

  • Mixed Ukrainian Grill $31.00

    Three types of smoked-cured pork sausage served with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, and beet/horseradish.

  • Bigos $25.00

    Hearty hunter's stew of kielbasa, roast pork, sauerkraut and onions. Served with mashed potatoes.

  • Chicken Paprikash $29.00

    Boneless chicken and red peppers braised in an herb cream sauce. Served over egg noodles.

  • Chicken Schnitzel $27.00

    Served with mashed potatoes and beet/horseradish.

  • Blintz Single $11.50

    Our award-winning Ukrainian-style crepes filled with lightly sweetened farmer's cheese

  • Blintz Plate $19.50

    Our award-winning Ukrainian-style crepes filled with lightly sweetened farmer's cheese

  • Chicken Shashlyk Meatballs $25.00

    Char-grilled shashlyk inspired meatballs served over Myzeria (creamy cucumber salad with green onions & dill)and a side of burachky (beet & horseradish)

  • COMBOS

  • Meat Plate $31.00

    Two braised beef pierogi, two potato pierogi, one meat stuffed cabbage with mushroom gravy, a side of sour cream & beet horseradish salad

  • Deluxe Meat Plate $33.00

    One braised beef pierogi, one potato pierogi, one sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi, one meat stuffed cabbage with mushroom gravy, grilled kielbasa, side of sour cream & beet horseradish salad

  • Vegetarian Plate $28.00

    Two cheese pierogi, two potato pierogi, one meatless stuffed cabbage (rice with sauerkraut & mushrooms) stuffed cabbage with mushroom gravy or tomato sauce and a side of sour cream

  • Deluxe Vegetarian Plate $29.00

    One cheese pierogi, one potato pierogi, one sauerkraut & mushroom pierogi, one meatless (rice with sauerkraut & mushrooms) stuffed cabbage, kasha with mushroom gravy and a side of sour cream

  • LATKES

  • Potato Pancake - Single $9.00

    Pan-fried, served with sour cream and apple sauce

  • Potato Pancake - Plate $24.00

    Pan-fried, served with sour cream and apple sauce

  • Vegetarian Reuben Potato Pancakes $24.00

    Two potato pancakes topped with house made sauerkraut, house special dressing, melted Swiss cheese, served with a side of beet/horseradish salad

  • Potato Pancake Combo Plate $25.00

    One of our potato pancakes served with Beef Stroganoff, Bigos, or Chicken Paprikash. Includes your choice of any cup of soup

  • DINNER SIDES

  • Beet & Horseradish Salad $6.00
  • Side Green Salad $7.00
  • Egg Noodles $6.00
  • Sauerkraut $7.00
  • Kasha $6.00
  • Mashed Potatoes $7.00
  • French Fries $7.00
  • Coleslaw $7.00
  • Fruit Salad $7.00

    Strawberries, Grapes, Honeydew, Cantaloupe.

  • Sweet Potato Fries $7.00
  • House Made Chips $7.00
  • Garlic Butter Broccoli $6.00
  • Myzeria $6.00
  • Kielbasa $8.00
  • Potato Salad $6.00
  • DESSERTS

  • Medovyk $15.00

    Ukrainian Honey cake made with sour cream and walnuts.

  • Brownie $9.00
  • Blue And Yellow Cookie $7.00

    A blue & yellow twist on the New York Classic black & white cookie

  • Pyana Vishna $13.50

    Drunken chocolate cherry cake with walnuts.

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie $5.00
  • Apricot Raspberry Bar $9.00

    *contains nuts

  • Seasonal Fruit Crostata $13.50

    The perfect pastry addition for our summertime lineup! This treat is flaky, bright, and delicious. Current Flavor: Plum

  • FROZEN FOODS

  • Potato Pierogi (Frozen Dozen) $29.00
  • Cheese Pierogi (Frozen Dozen) $29.00
  • Sauerkraut/Mush Pierogi (Frozen Dozen) $29.00
  • Arugula/Goat Cheese Pierogi (Frozen Dozen) $29.00
  • COFFEE/TEA

  • COFFEE $4.00
  • ICED TEA $5.00
  • ESPRESSO $5.00
  • CAPPUCCINO $6.00
  • LATTE $7.00
  • HOT CHOCOLATE $6.00
  • HOMEMADE COLD BREW $7.00
  • N/A BEVERAGES

  • Fountain Soda $4.00
  • Juice $5.00

    Orange, Cranberry, Apple, Tomato, Grapefruit

  • Raspberry Lemonade $7.00
  • Lime Rickey $6.00
  • Vanilla Egg Cream $5.00
  • Chocolate Egg Cream $5.00
  • Martinellis Apple Juice $5.50

    10 fl oz

  • Good Mood Kombucha $6.50
  • Mexican Coke $4.00
  • TopoChico Mineral Water $4.00

    TopoChico mineral water, 12 fl oz

  • Saratoga Still Water $4.50

    Saratoga still water, 12 fl oz

  • Phony Negroni $9.00

    Non-alcoholic negroni by St. Agrestis

  • Diet Coke $3.00

    8 oz bottle

  • Watermelon Iced Green Tea $8.00
  • Beer/Wine

  • Threes 'Veselka' Pilsner $8.00

    Can of 'Veselka' Pilsner 5.1% ABV, one pint.

  • Goodtime N/A IPA $8.00

    Non-Alcoholic IPA 12 fl oz

  • YSLA Cider $9.00

    Made in Ukraine

  • Veselka Pilsner $9.00

    Can of 'Veselka' Pilsner 5.1% ABV, one pint.

  • Bottled Wine

  • Prosecco BTL $45.00

    Refreshing with aromas of stone fruit (Glera)

  • Beykush Artania White BTL $56.00

    Citrusy and herbaceous, balanced and rich (Sauvignon blanc, Riesling, Rkatsiteli, Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Timorasso)

  • Skouras St George Red BTL $52.00

    Medium-bodied, red fruits with notes of vanilla and black pepper (Agiorghitiko)

Veselka Williamsburg Details

  • Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Serves local specialty
  • Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

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Veselka Williamsburg Location

Veselka Williamsburg

646 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA

Veselka Williamsburg Reviews

An average rating of ★4.6 from 348 user reviews.

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