Emma’s Torch in Brooklyn, NY
Carroll Gardens Cafe
The café will close at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, December 23, 2026; only the beverage and pastry menus will be available.
From December 24, 2025, through January 1, 2026, all Emma’s Torch cafés and catering services will be closed for the holidays.
We will reopen with regular business hours on January 2, 2026.
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
HOURS & LOCATION
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Tuesday through Sunday
7:00AM - 4:00PM
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345 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
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Interested in hosting a group on our patio or a private event in the cafe?
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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!
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