CHEENI
CHEENI
A neighborhood joint serving coffee, wine, and Indian-ish food
A neighborhood joint serving coffee, wine, and Indian-ish food
REGULAR HOURS
Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 11 PM
Sat - Sun: 9:00 AM - 11 PM
Kitchen is closed between
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
REGULAR HOURS
Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 11 PM
Sat - Sun: 9:00 AM - 11 PM
Kitchen is closed between
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Built in Bed-Stuy by friends,family, and neighbors
In Bengali, "cheeni" can mean "sugar" or "I know of" depending on the context. The space we've built at Cheeni can also change with context - it's a place to grab a steaming cup of chai while finishing up those last few hours of work or a place to share a bottle of wine with friends. Our menu takes inspiration from the many snack foods in Indian cuisine and our space is a reflection of the many supporters that helped us bring our vision to reality.
In Bengali, "cheeni" can mean "sugar" or "I know of" depending on the context. The space we've built at Cheeni can also change with context - it's a place to grab a steaming cup of chai while finishing up those last few hours of work or a place to share a bottle of wine with friends. Our menu takes inspiration from the many snack foods in Indian cuisine and our space is a reflection of the many supporters that helped us bring our vision to reality.
Indian-ish food, made to share.
Indian-ish food, made to share.
Cheeni serves South Asian flavors with a local touch. Simple plates, chai, and small things cooked with care — the kind of food that’s good any time of day. Nothing fancy, just generous and familiar.
Our menu draws from South Asian flavors with a few unexpected twists - rooted in a taste of home but made to fit the creative spirit of Bed-Stuy.
Photos by Eivind Oskarson (IG: @eivosk)
Our menu draws from South Asian flavors with a few unexpected twists - rooted in a taste of home but made to fit the creative spirit of Bed-Stuy.
Photos by Eivind Oskarson (IG: @eivosk)
Events at Cheeni
Events at Cheeni
Events at Cheeni
Music, conversation, and good food and wine — come by and be part of it.
Music, conversation, and good food and wine — come by and be part of it.
Music, conversation, and good food and wine — come by and be part of it.
DJ Olivier Grange: The Great Thanksgiving Unwind
11/29/2025
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
DJ Olivier spinning beats that will make you want to bump, grind, and unwind. Come dance with us at Cheeni, post-brunch and post-Turkey Day. We'll be serving our brunch menu until 3 pm when the tunes will turn up. Kitchen will re-open at 5 pm with Indian-ish bar bites. Wine & beer all day and night!
Free
DJ Olivier Grange: The Great Thanksgiving Unwind
11/29/2025
DJ Olivier spinning beats that will make you want to bump, grind, and unwind. Come dance with us at Cheeni, post-brunch and post-Turkey Day. We'll be serving our brunch menu until 3 pm when the tunes will turn up. Kitchen will re-open at 5 pm with Indian-ish bar bites. Wine & beer all day and night!
Free
DJ Olivier Grange: The Great Thanksgiving Unwind
11/29/2025
Free
Plan your next visit to Cheeni
Join us for an experience that goes beyond food and transforms simple moments into memories.
Join us for an experience that goes beyond food and transforms simple moments into memories.