Emma’s Torch in Brooklyn, NY

Carroll Gardens Cafe

About the Original

What began as a cafe & learning center in a quiet hamlet of Brooklyn in 2016, has become a beloved neighborhood destination and the heart of our mission-based hospitality brand. Our menu draws from our students’ cultures, our team’s culinary upbringing, and our Brooklyn roots.

Our Menu

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HOURS & LOCATION

  • Tuesday through Sunday

    7:00AM - 4:00PM

  • 345 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

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  • 718-243-1222

  • Interested in hosting a group on our patio or a private event in the cafe?

    Learn more here!

  • Learn more about our commitment to empowering refugees through culinary education here!

The cafe is a hub of the local community and an integral part of our culinary educational program. Whether stopping by for a daytime snack, a leisurely al fresco lunch on our shaded patio, a catered meal in your home, or perhaps even hosting your friends for a private gathering in ours, we hope to see you soon! 

Follow along on our journey…
View fullsize Our Silver Spring café and training center is officially open for business. We are so full of gratitude, joy, and biscuits! This moment is the result of years of work, an incredible community of supporters, and the belief that when refugees
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View fullsize The word is officially out! As we put the finishing touches on our new Silver Spring location, local headlines are already buzzing about what’s cooking at Emma’s Torch. Swipe through to see what The @themocoshow , The Baltimore Sun, @pat
View fullsize Every café we open is another classroom. Meet Sophie, a 2024 Emma's Torch graduate. After graduation, Sophie landed a prep cook role at @tattebakery. Within her first few months, she demonstrated such strong kitchen skills and natural leaders
View fullsize We want to send a huge, heartfelt thank you to the team at @usaforunhcr for beautifully highlighting the work we do here at Emma's Torch within the refugee community. The latest episode of the #NotReallyStrangers podcast features an amazing conversa
View fullsize Silver Spring, we're ready for you! On June 12th, we're opening the doors to our brand-new café and culinary training center right in Silver Spring, Maryland. We can't wait to welcome you in. Share this with your friends, your family, and any