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Makina Cafe on Governor's Island

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Makina Cafe on Governor's Island sits in Brooklyn. African is the category. The french fries is what comes up. What people bring up: there's outdoor seating, the portions are big and the service is quick. Worth knowing — it opens for breakfast, has a kids' menu and does takeout. 138 ratings sit behind it. Expect $$ ($15–30 a head) prices.

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Monday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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