Cafeteria

I went to Cafeteria for brunch last week and had a great meal. The food was amazing and the ambience was nice. Cafeteria is a staple in the city and it lived up to his hype. The service was excellent too. My server, Ayat, was excellent. She was friendly, helpful, and a pleasure to be around. I’ll def go back to Cafeteria.

I have not been here since post covid and I enjoyed it so much! Big S/O to the staff and management, specifically FAGAMAH, ISIAH, LOUWIE, and Altrice They were so reasonable with accommodations and dietary needs. The space was a vibe, and each server was super friendly and attentive. From the moment I entered the building, the host was gracious and I look forward to going back

Had such an amazing experience at the cafeteria restaurant with my book club today 🤍<br><br>From the moment we walked in, the environment was welcoming, cozy, and just overall a great vibe — especially on a cold, rainy day. The staff truly made the entire visit stand out. The manager was incredible — so friendly and attentive, making sure we were comfortable while we waited for our table, which honestly made such a difference.<br><br>Once seated, everything flowed perfectly. Our food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were just as good. You can really tell when a place takes pride in both their food and service.<br><br>And I have to shout out our server, Dylan LL he was so much fun, attentive, and genuinely made the whole experience even better. He did such a great job with our table and really made our visit memorable.<br><br>I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend 🤍

I’m writing this review solely because Dyllan was amazing! While the food was really good, Dyllan was such a vibe and he made our dining experience so fun. We were a group of 8 girls and he interacted with us as much as he could have provided amazing service.

It had been a while since I came by Cafeteria for a bite. Originally, it was for the late night after the bar inebriated meal, this time it was for an adult meal and dinner.<br><br>I came by with no reservation and thankfully was able to get seated after a few minutes. After being seated, my friend and I got right into it. Neither of us were that hungry so we kept it pretty light with mostly starters and drinks.<br><br>Ordered the espresso martini to kickstart the evening as well as the deviled eggs, mac and cheese sampler trio, brussel sprouts, calamari and Cobb salad. All were delicious, especially the deviled eggs and mac and cheese sampler.<br><br>The place was pretty busy that night and almost every table was taken which was a surprise for me as the day before when I checked it seemed to be fully available. Guess you never know what to expect in New York City. This definitely gave it that lively New York energy I recalled. The only thing that could’ve been better was our server. Feel like he barely came by or was present for the meal.

Manager Nicholas always takes the time to greet and connect with customers, even making the effort to learn your name. If you are a returning guest, he truly makes you feel like family. He consistently goes above and beyond to ensure all expectations are met and that every guest feels welcome and appreciated. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is great, and the ambiance is incredible with wonderful music that makes the experience even more enjoyable.

The food and service was excellent.<br>Nicholas went out of his way to ensure our party was accommodated and comfortable and kept coming back to check on us like a true gem. Our server, Mario, was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed during our dine.

Dyllan was amazing! He was such a good server and treated me and my girls for such a good galentines lunch. 10/10 service, food, and vibes! Nicholas was perfect and checked on me and my girls the whole entire time. We will be back!!

Well cooked food, with a nice Semi private dining area. Would return.<br>I asked for the salmon rare and it was done perfectly.

Stopped in while waiting for someone. It happened to be happy hour. Lucky me. I wanted to try a lychee nut martini, 2 mini tacos, and polenta fries which i never had. Friend running late so ordered more 2 more tacos and a vodka martini. Drinks and food were very good. Servers were friendly and fast. My only regret is I didn't get polenta fries to go.

The food was amazing and well priced! The service was great and staff attentive. Be prepared to be in close quarters with other patrons though, it’s a popular place!

I had a wonderful brunch at Cafeteria. We lucked out with parking right in front of the restaurant and were seated right away. The food was excellent. The Crispy Rock Shrimp was the highlight of the meal and one of the best versions I have ever had. We also ordered the Truffled Eggs, the Eggs Benedict, the Rude Margarita, and the Blood Orange Margarita. Everything was fresh and full of flavor.<br><br>Service started off a little uneven because our first server was not the friendliest, but thankfully Gino took over and completely changed the experience. He was warm, attentive, and very kind. His service really made the visit memorable.<br><br>Overall this was a great brunch and I would definitely return the next time I am in New York.

Cafeteria is a great spot! The atmosphere is so welcoming, and my server was very friendly—a great experience from start to finish.<br><br>​The food is outstanding! The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes were so soft and light, they made me do a little happy shimmy with each bite! 🥰 Highly recommend pairing them with the Blackberry Lime Soda; the tartness was the perfect, refreshing way to complete the meal. My only regret was that I couldn't eat it all at once.

Nice Bar and Restaurant. Open till midnight during the week. 1am Fri and sat. Drinks are fantastic. Cozy dance lounge with DJ Fri/Sat.<br>Bathrooms are interesting and clean.<br><br>Tomato soup is a journey. The Beet Salad is ok. I would suggest the mains, sandwiches and Tacos. Friendly staff. Chill on Sundays.

Had a nice last minute dinner here with friends. The Strawberry Rhubarb Spritz is delicious but could be a lighter. Maybe a bit more soda water to get it slightly more refreshing. The frozen cosmo is perfect. We had a smattering of apps that were all excellent. Beet salad with grapefruit? Genius. I never would have put those things together. One of the best burratas I’ve ever had, it’s so creamy and again, the addition of strawberry is unexpected but excellent. Mac attack is a staple. Add the spicy pepper from the deviled eggs on top before you bite so you can get some good heat on it. My turkey burger was the tiniest bit dry but delicious. My friends raved about their meals, a burger with a fried egg and the Cobb salad. The lighting outside was a bit dim, anytime we tried to move the tiny lamp to make room, we couldn’t really see our food but easily fixable.