CHEENI

CHEENI

A neighborhood joint serving coffee, wine, and Indian-ish food

A neighborhood joint serving coffee, wine, and Indian-ish food

485 Tompkins Ave,

Brooklyn, NY, 11216, United States

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485 Tompkins Ave,

Brooklyn, NY, 11216, United States

Get Directions >

HOURS

M - Th: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Fr: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sat: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sun: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Our kitchen is closed

everyday from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Closing at 5 pm for a private event on Friday, Feb. 27th

HOURS

M - Th: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Fr: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sat: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sun: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Our kitchen is closed

everyday from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing at 5 pm for a private event on Friday, Feb. 27th

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.

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.

white plates with assorted foods

DRINK & DANCE with Heather Hills

3/6/2026

7:00 PM

Come DRINK & DANCE while listening to the sounds of Brooklyn’s PREMIER trans artists! 1 hour DJ sets from Pillow Princess and Eclair + live performance from Heather Hills

white plates with assorted foods

DRINK & DANCE with Heather Hills

3/6/2026

Come DRINK & DANCE while listening to the sounds of Brooklyn’s PREMIER trans artists! 1 hour DJ sets from Pillow Princess and Eclair + live performance from Heather Hills

white plates with assorted foods

DRINK & DANCE with Heather Hills

3/6/2026

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.

CHEENI

Contact

485 Tompkins Ave,

Brooklyn, NY, 11216,

United States


M - Th: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Fr: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sat: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sun: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

© 2025 Cheeni NYC. All rights reserved.

CHEENI

Contact

485 Tompkins Ave,

Brooklyn, NY, 11216,

United States


M - Th: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Fr: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sat: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sun: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

© 2025 Cheeni NYC. All rights reserved.

CHEENI

Contact

485 Tompkins Ave,

Brooklyn, NY, 11216,

United States


M - Th: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Fr: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sat: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sun: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

© 2025 Cheeni NYC. All rights reserved.