ZipPicks Awards
Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn
Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn
Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn
Master Critic Review
Westville Dumbo
8.6
Westville Dumbo is a bright, vegetable-forward spot where DUMBO office workers and creatives grab market plates, salads, and burgers that feel relatively light but satisfying. It’s efficient enough for a one-hour meeting yet relaxed enough to linger with a laptop or a second coffee.
Must-Try Dishes:
Market Plate with seasonal vegetables, Grilled salmon over greens, Buttermilk fried chicken with sides
Scores:
Value: 8.9
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.7
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 6.7
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Healthy-leaning comfort food that still feels substantial and satisfying.
Who should go: Teams wanting lighter, fast, reliable DUMBO lunch meetings.
When to visit: Weekday lunch rush; arrive slightly early to snag seats.
What to order: Market plate, grilled salmon, buttermilk fried chicken.
Insider tip: Build a custom market plate to satisfy different dietary needs.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking in DUMBO is limited during weekday lunch hours; nearby garages on Front Street and Jay Street usually have availability but expect higher daytime rates.
Dress code: Casual and office-friendly; most guests come in work attire, athleisure, or relaxed business casual.
Noise level: Moderate during peak lunch hours with steady counter traffic, but generally easy to hold a meeting or conversation.
Weekend wait: Minimal; this location is more of a daytime spot and rarely builds long evening waits.
Weekday lunch: 10–20 minutes during peak noon rush; earlier arrivals are usually seated immediately.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Strong options including market plates, salads, sides, and veggie-forward mains.
Vegan options: Several plant-based items and customizable plates; many sides can be made vegan.
Gluten-free options: Multiple GF-friendly proteins and vegetable sides; staff is accustomed to accommodating GF requests.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Not ideal for a formal first date because of the fast-casual flow, but solid for a low-pressure daytime meetup where conversation and healthy dishes are the focus.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes—it's counter-service with quick table turnover. Arrive slightly before noon on weekdays to avoid the lunch surge.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes for casual daytime meals; simple vegetable sides and proteins work well for younger kids, though seating can feel tight during lunch rush.
Best For
Better for: Lighter, produce-driven meals that still feel substantial; faster service than most DUMBO sit-down lunch spots.
Skip if: You want a quiet, linger-all-afternoon environment or a more polished, reservation-based business lunch setting.