You’ll really want to come to Freeman’s. The folks at Freeman’s, won’t really reciprocate those feelings.

We arrived at 12:15 pm for brunch on a Saturday. I get it, it’s a stressful time for a restaurant employee in New York City. But you’re supposed to keep those feeling to yourself.

We were told of an hour and fifteen minute wait. Fine, we waited at a bar across the street. They don’t call or text, so we just had to come back over around when we assumed they would call our names.

When the chick finally called my name (pretty much true to her original guestimate of a little over an hour later) I was greeted by a very irritated young lady. She was not in a good mood. I’m sure it was something I did, but I’ll admit to having people-pleasing issues.

Because the inside of Freeman’s is so gosh darn rustic and charming (lots of dead things on the walls), I quickly brushed off her ‘tude and allowed Her Crankiness to seat us.

We enjoyed champagne cocktails and the eclectic décor while we decided what we would eat. Our waitress started out pleasant enough.

Then something changed.

She soon developed the same rash or cyst that the hostess had, and her mood transformed to sullen and aloof. She was clearly over us. What had we done? Had I said something similar to what I must have said to the hostess to piss her off?

Ok, the place is charming, did I mention that. Freeman’s has a colonial farmhouse run by Stevie Nicks during her witchier days. It’s really pretty cool. Cool enough to forget about the Irritable Duo.

And the food was great! One of us scarfed down the burger so quickly, I wasn’t able to sneak my obligatory bite. I was quite perturbed.

My breakfast biscuit sandwich was missing cheese but the biscuit and bacon were both heavenly. Maybe the Universe was trying to save me some unnecessary cholesterol.

The baked Shakshuka egg situation wasn’t very Shakshuka-y. But it was certainly delicious!

Would I come back?

Yes!

The food is great, the place is quirky and fun and let’s be honest. I enjoy winning difficult people over.

191 Chrystie St
Ste 2F
New York, NY 10002
b/t Delancey St & Rivington St
Lower East Side
(212) 420-0012
freemansrestaurant.com

Smoked Trout
hard-boiled egg, horseradish cream, buttered sourdough toast – $17

Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich
bacon, fried egg, & cheddar cheese, with hash brown – $13

Baked Skillet Eggs Shakshuka
spinach, feta cheese, tomato-bell pepper sauce, buttered sourdough toast – $14

Freemans Piedmontese Cheeseburger
lettuce, pickles, secret sauce, french fries – $17