Teddy’s Bar & Grill

If you’re in the Bedford area looking to chill for a brunch and hang around, stop by.

I’ve been to Teddy’s quite a few times – it’s a convenient neighborhood spot to get a beer and a bite to eat. The food is hit or miss, but I do really like the breakfast burrito and the catfish sandwich. Mostly I like that it’s never that crowded and it’s extremely close to home. However, based on a recent experience, I won’t be returning (yes, this is one of those reviews that focuses on an isolated incident).
Long story short: I stopped in on my way home one night to get dinner and was peacefully sitting at the bar eating my food when a drunk regular came in and started making unwelcome advances. The bartender told him to leave me alone, which he did for a few minutes, but then he started up again, at which point I firmly told him to stop. The bartender was standing there, so I said, «What the fuck?!» and he then told the guy he really had to stop or he would have to leave or move. The guy then got offended and said he was leaving (but didn’t go anywhere of course). The bartender then backpedalled and said he didn’t have to leave, but that he should move. Naturally, the guy didn’t move. Meanwhile I asked for my check, got a mumbled apology from the bartender, and left without finishing my food or my drink.
I get that the bartender didn’t want to piss off a regular and that he was trying to be diplomatic, but ultimately I feel like he should have been more insistent that the guy move away. Instead, I was put in a situation where I felt like I had to leave because I was too uncomfortable to stay. So, the bartender got to keep his regular, but he lost another regular in the making.

Excellent food! We had the blackened fish sandwich, the sausage, the burger and the brownie and there only good comments from everyone at the table. Our waitress was great and really nice. Also the barman.
Give it a try!

We couldn’t decide where to eat, until we walk by & from the window saw this plate these people were eating of nachos & said lets go in here. By the way we ordered the nachos which were yummy. My chicken sandwich on a pretzel bun was delicious, so going back to have it again lol

Interiors? Phenomenal. Location? Perfect. The food? The best. I love this place for their brunch and dinner. The bloody Mary’s are one of the best in the area and the oysters are perfect. I love bringing out of towners here to show off the area. Highly recommended.

Good atmosphere, good service and good food. Good bar. I have nothing bad to say about this place.
I think I would like to see a bigger menu.
Can’t go wrong here.

NEVER AGAIN. $ 22.00 for a cheeseburger and curley fries (ordered steak fries) and hour
delivery. should have walked up street to McDonalds.

Love love love Teddy’s! Very cool historic building with a great relaxed vibe and high quality food. It’s become my go-​to spot for a bite to eat in my neighborhood. Can’t get enough of their fried pickles and onion rings. Their catfish sandwich and catfish entrée dish are also amazing. Service has also always been top notch. Good happy hour options too :)
I also often bring my dog there to sit outside and they give her lots of love, a water bowl and some treats. If you’e in North Williamsburg, go check out Teddy’s!

A beautiful fall day and Teddys was a perfect lunch spot — had a table by the window that they opened up — service was happy and friendly and the food was delicious — highly recommend
Had the seasonal scramble — roasted butternut squash, sage & walnut pesto, smoked gouda with a fresh side salad and my lunchmates enjoyed the Breakfast burrito — scrambled eggs, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, pepper jack, spicy chicken, home fries.
Will be back !!

Fish Friday’s at Teddy’s was a joyous thought until we made it a reality.
Upon entering, we were seated at the only table without a lit candle, a universal sign it was not ganna be a lit night.
As at first we were slightly indecisive needing a few extra moments to review the menu, I guess this might’ve given the impression we were going to be lackadaisical.
We ordered the fish special of course, with anticipation in our voices. Having been given the impression the fish came with steak French fries and hush puppies on the side with cabbage, we were excited!
Upon receiving the food, my partner and I looked at each other in confusion as to why the fish looked as such. We were expecting a crispy fried fish. It was covered in hush puppy batter and it was just too too much! We were quite disappointed, and expecting a light battered fish like the onion rings, which we’ve had in the past and were fantastic.
Guess I’m just sticking to Teddy’s for Brunch !

After living in Brooklyn for 15 years and visiting Teddy’s almost every weekend for their glorious brunch with an abundance of yummy choices, my husband and I decided to revisit our old haunt during a recent trip to the burg. The wait staff was actually very nice and accommodating, however, I was extremely disappointed in the limited menu options, higher sticker price and general quality of the food. I miss the old Teddy’s! I guess it’s good we moved when we did as it would have saddened me to walk by this place and constantly feel a longing for the old establishment. I understand new ownership calls for change but really why mess with a good thing?! Now this place is just average.

Good Bar & Grill inside and out. It’s slightly hot but not too hot, so we walk in and the air conditioning inside is nice with the dim lighting in a sunny afternoon is a nice setting. The inside is a classic wood décor with a bar and a handful of patrons. Casual. Relaxed. Nice.
We were greeted by a pleasant host and then our waitress. All three of the staff were pleasant and friendly and helpful.
Sitting outside is not the most scenic but it’s an okay place to eat, read, work on your laptop, converse with the view of the local neighborhood and pedestrians walking by.
Half Pound Burger:
1. The bun was above average.
2. The beef inside was pretty good (As waitress asked: I got mine medium rare and it was that)
3. Topping: Egg + Tomatoes + Lettuce + Sliced Pickles on side. But Awesomeness is is the Pulled Pork topping. It was delicious… perfectly sweet and soft and flavorful.
Those mini side potatoes were soft and flavorful.
I’m not sure what my fellow diners ordered but they said their food was good also. Definitely a place to go back to, hope next time will be good also.

I think the food actually improved here after the business changed hands a couple months ago. However the ambiance has been compromised somewhat. I live close by and we used to have brunch here almost every weekend. The food was only so-​so but they had a good mimosa deal with mini bottles of cava so the drinking was reasonably priced and the staff was great. It was comfortable and friendly. It’s much stiffer now.
Like I said the foods better, but brunch costs us about $ 80 for two people when it used to cost us around $ 60… and that’s only with 2 drinks. If we were heavy drinkers we’d be screwed.
We’re actively seeking a new regular brunch spot.

3 stars = ok
4 stars = will come back
5 stars = I will dream about this tonight.
So above average; ok food, really nice staff! IPA selection works but is average. We all went for the hamburger.
Food opinion varies within the group though, so only 3 stars for food.
Some thought it was too dry, stringy bacon.
My main concern when eating is seldom the food, although it helps when it’s good. It’s the level of personality the staff manages to deliver. 5 stars.

Food was deeeelishious! Was pleasantly please with the food. Everything was made to please. Will return again.

Garbage burger. Sent out still bleeding. How hard is it to cook a darn burger anyway? Especially when it’s too in your menu.
Waste of my time and money.

So so sad to see this new iteration of Teddy’s. Many delicious options have been removed (Apple Crisp was a staple and I personally loved the spinach and sundried tomato quesadilla). However, that’s just my personal
preference and not a reason to give a bad review at all. I’ve come three times since the reopen and have had decent experiences the first two times.
The reason for my bad review and the reason I’m disappointed is the new attitude. I came in with with a group of 4 for brunch and simply asked to swap a salad dressing (as I am not a fan of creamy) which I did the first two times I was there, and this time I was told that the chef is coming down on the servers about not allowing substitutions. The chef wants things served as is.
Apparently this chef used to work for Bobby Flay (like anyone cares) and thinks that allows him to be pretentious. He works for a neighborhood pub, not a Michelin star restaurant-​get over yourself! While I can understand not wanting someone to come in and make major menu changes, a simple swap or substitution should be allowed. After all, without paying customers like myself, this chef wouldn’t have a job or a pub to work in.
Two large tables actually left after being told the same thing by the servers! One table was a group of regulars that said they used to come there every week and couldn’t believe the ridiculous attitude. The poor server tried to make it better and said she would talk to the chef and make sure the simple substitute they asked for happened but the damage was done-​the table no longer wanted to stay and I don’t blame them. If I wasn’t with my mother in law for Mother’s Day I would have walked out too.
Instead I just won’t be back… and apparently others shared my view and won’t return either.

The first time I came in for a late night drink and appetizers/​snack with a girlfriend: But since then I have gone back for dinner, brunch, drinks, etc.
Pros:
— Staff is super pleasant
— Not to loud
— Modestly priced
— Large food selection
— great extra spicy wings
–GREAT Oyster Rockefeller
–The drinks are amazing
— My favorite salad from previous time is the Derby
Cons:
— One bathroom
— Pending what seat you get can be a little uncomfortable/​tiny space.
I do recommend The brunch atmosphere during the summer time– It’s perfect.

Came for a late night dinner with a friend.
We decided on the chicken panini sans peppers. She informs us they’re premade so they can’t take out the peppers. I’m like, PRE? MADE? In a restaurant? Guat?
So we’re like umm let’s look over the menu again, don’t want anything that isn’t fresh or made to order. She’s like noo it IS fresh. I’m like didn’t you say it was premade, as in previously made? Yes. So then it’s not fresh. She had the nerve to say «well that’s your opinion»
Um no, it is actually a fact. If something was pre made, previously constructed, made prior to me ordering it — then it is, in fact, not made to order. Oh but it is made to order, she says, they take it out and toast it for me.
I’m like well alright! This conversation isn’t going anywhere, so we ordered drinks.
We got the ginger drink which was absolutely perfect. We had 3 each.
We decide on the Cuban sandwich with fries. I straight up had 2 bites and pushed it aside. It was completely inedible and definitely tasted premade as well.
Luckily, that waitress stopped serving us and another very nice girl took over.

Best chicken wings in Brooklyn
Cocktails are wonderful, nice choice of beers
Never had a bad meal
Burgers are solid, Cubano is legit
Brisket, fish and nachos are all good choices
I always have a great time whenever I go there.