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.
Monthly Dinner Series: Spice & Swirl with Preeti
12/4/2025
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Join Brooklyn-based wine educator, Preeti, at Cheeni to explore how South Asian flavors, textures, and spices pair with wine. Discover your preferences and learn how to choose the perfect wine to complement South Asian cuisine, whether at home or dining out. This is a monthly series hosted at Cheeni. There are 16 seats available for each dinner, and the event is held alongside Cheeni's regular evening service. The meal will be served family-style, and you may be seated with other guests who will become your new friends by the end of the night!
$75
Monthly Dinner Series: Spice & Swirl with Preeti
12/4/2025
Join Brooklyn-based wine educator, Preeti, at Cheeni to explore how South Asian flavors, textures, and spices pair with wine. Discover your preferences and learn how to choose the perfect wine to complement South Asian cuisine, whether at home or dining out. This is a monthly series hosted at Cheeni. There are 16 seats available for each dinner, and the event is held alongside Cheeni's regular evening service. The meal will be served family-style, and you may be seated with other guests who will become your new friends by the end of the night!
$75
Monthly Dinner Series: Spice & Swirl with Preeti
12/4/2025
$75
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.