I ordered the sourdough pancake and it was worth the calories! Rustic cabin feel interior. Must try at least once because food is a bit pricey for brunch
American restaurant
Freemans
SoHoManhattan


SoHo
Manhattan
The brief
About Freemans
American fare, craft cocktails & Colonial tavern decor draws a hip crowd to this hidden-away spot.
Community Rating
4.4
out of 5
2,328 community reviews
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What diners say about Freemans
15 verified Google reviews · 1 with owner response
4.4
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My friend had a wedding dinner here and it was delicious. Just take a look at the pictures. Need to go back for a regular dinner!
What a wonderful brunch I had with the girls here. It was such a cozy atmosphere, almost felt like I was in a storybook/fairytale. Place is warm and welcoming, service was outstanding and the sourdough pancakes were a favorite at our table. I’m still dreaming about it! Highly recommend.
Very solid dining experience. Food was good, I really enjoyed the tuna tartar... pork chop was cooked nicely, but a little too much sauce, etc. which led to an odd savory/sweet combo that didn't quite hit the mark for me. Server seemed to be thoroughly uninspired.
This place is so nice. The tables aren’t too close together so having a convo is not impossible. The Chilaquiles were so good. Perfectly spiced! My friend had the French toast and she it was the best she has ever had! Highly recommend!
Went there for the brunch and the place had great atmosphere. Perfect for hangout with friends. The food was average
A couple of months ago I stopped by here with a longtime friend from my youth just to check it and the alley out. Even though we were not going to eat, we were warmly welcomed and shown the restaurant by Alyssa. After that experience we decided that this would be the next stop in our every month or so lunch<br><br>Yesterday we returned for lunch and the experience was equally impressive. We were greeted and seated by friendly Willa and served by Myles who knew to do the little things that make a good dining experiences into a great one. More on that later!<br><br>We ordered a burger and a chicken bacon club sandwich. Because we had told Myles we couldn't make up our minds and were going to split the entrees, she (without our having to ask) had the kitchen cut both sandwiches in half before serving them. The burger was full size and flavorful (perhaps cooked a bit more than what I had hoped medium rare would be but still excellent) and the chicken club sandwich delicious. The club sandwich came with salad and the burger with fries. I am not usually overly enthusiastic about fries, but these were amzaing - fresh, hot and flavorful!<br><br>Thank you Freemans for an outstanding culinary experience!<br><br>*I apologize if I did not spell the names of those to whom I gave shout outs! :-)
Honestly, I don't understand how the food in this place can be so terrible. It's a Caesar salad!!! How can you screw it up like that? I took one bite and immediately sent it back. As it turns out, that wasn't the worst option. The artichoke dip was even worse. The only thing that saved the situation was the mac and cheese.
Just wow. I went here with my friends and we tried mainly their appetizers: the mac and cheese, artichoke dip with bread, and apple french toast. They took these simply sounding dishes and completely elevated it. The artichoke dip was something else as it was savory and cheesy. I could lick that dish’s clean. The apple french toast had a bourbon maple syrup and my god it was just mind blowing. This place is on the pricier side but worth every single penny.
ABSOLUTE GEM<br><br>The interior is very pretty and welcoming. It can be over whelming to walk into a PACKED restaurant, but you’ll have the best time!!<br><br>The Mac and Cheese - TO DIE FOR<br>Meatballs and Burrata - DELISH. The sauce is really good!!!<br>Salt and Vinegar Fingerling Potatoes - less vinegary than hoped, but still really crispy and salty!<br>Broccolini - TENDER, a little too much soy, but still very delightful<br><br>THE PORKCHOP - STUNNING. The apple slaw brought a rich, bright tang. The pickled red cabbage brought strong earthiness. The porkchop was smooth, tender, and full of flavor — melts in your mouth.<br><br>DESSERT:<br>Sticky toffee pudding? Inject it INTO MY VEINS.<br><br>The ice cream — seasonal and sourced locally. Solid, no complaints<br><br>The no flourless chocolate cake with cream was fine — not sure i’d get it again, however it pairs well with the ice cream (we opted for vanilla)<br><br>Service exceptional. No notes. Can’t wait to come back!!
Went here for brunch and was quite disappointed. We informed the staff member who took us to a table that I have reduced mobility but they still made us sit upstairs which was difficult, slow and painful for me.<br><br>My French toast was big and soggy, not very flavourful and my "breakfast links" were cold when brought to our table. The chicken and waffles were tastier. I told a (different) staff member that my food wasn't good and they completely ignored me. We're decent people so we paid full price, around $80, tipped well and left (slowly and painfully back down the stairs)
I wavered between a 4 and a 5 but decided on the higher rating due to overall experience. Absolutely beautiful restaurant. Down a graffiti filled alley, multiple rooms and two bars. Charming at the highest level. You felt like you were in a few hundred year old home. We ended up in an almost private room at the back of the restaurant because we were a larger group and it was perfect. We started with devils on horseback and artichoke dip. Both excellent. The dip was not overly cheesy or greasy but had great flavor. The bread was nothing special but the dip was great. The devils on horseback were cooked well. Dark rich flavor. The bacon wasn’t greasy and it had a perfect amount of cheese. We shared both the kale caesar and grain salad and would order both again. Both were not overly dressed and had great flavor. We added bacon to the caesar and it was a generous portion and crispy. The grain salad had a little tang to it and was very refreshing. Also shared the Nashville hot chicken. Again generous portion. Chicken was cooked really well, very moist on the inside and crunchy and sticky on the outside. I don’t think it had much of a kick heat wise but was very tasty. The waffle was a little disappointing. It was barely warm when served and didn’t have much flavor, definitely did not taste any cheddar. I didn’t taste the English breakfast or pancakes but both looked delicious and the people who ordered them enjoyed them. We also tried the ginger shots and they were great. The restaurant is definitely not cheap and we had a couple of things that were not perfect but overall the experience of the actual restaurant and the food is worth a visit or two or three. Will definitely return to try more food options .
Our waiter John H. created a pleasant atmosphere from the get go. “Welcome to the upstairs.” His soft tone, attentive demeanor, and knowledge of the menus set the stage for a comfortable low key dining experience. The rustic decor, chill vibe, delicious cuisine, tasty drinks, and burst of color to the alley which leads to Freemans adds expression and an old time NYC feel. We will be back. Thank you Freemans and John H. Especially for the unexpected birthday treat.
Always a great time at this place. Not only is it very unique, literally down a graffiti lined alley - very cool in and of itself, it is so very much more. This time we say at their back bar and had drinks and apps. I highly recommend the Devils on Horseback. Great drinks, great food, great staff, great place.
Response from the owner
Thanks for the review, Charlie. The back bar is sometimes the best seat in the house!
One of my favorite restaurants I have ever been to. I went for my 30th birthday dinner and the vibes were immaculate. It was so cozy and homey; it felt like you were visiting a European pub or hunting lodge. It’s a hidden gem tucked away in an urban art alley. I had the roasted duck and it was superb. I loved the interior design and seating of the place; it was so unique and eclectic and brilliant. Highly recommend.
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