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Society Cafe, New York, NY

Society Cafe

4.6
4.6
729 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
With over 20 years of experience in the kitchen, Nicholas McCann, now Executive Chef of Society Cafe, has always been passionate about food. Drawing inspiration from his family recipes, Nicholas quickly fell in love with the culinary world at a young age and began his career at The French Culinary Institute in NYC. Since then, he has worked with some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs and restaurants, including working alongside Chef Luis Bollo of Salinas before moving on to become an Executive Chef at TESSA, The Milling Room, and Corkbuzz.

At Society Cafe, Chef Nicholas flexes his creativity by bringing a fresh perspective to the restaurant’s ‘market-to-table’ concept. With a rotating seasonal menu reflective of the city’s local farmers and markets, guests can expect to experience Chef Nicholas’ unique culinary creations alongside its intimate & classic art deco inspired space.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Organic, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 375-1300
  • Website
    http://societycafenyc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nicholas McCann
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to have you join us for your group gathering. We have flexible options from seated large format brunch and dinner gatherings, cocktails and passed plates, to smaller and larger private parties.Please contact us through our website https://www.societycafenyc.com/private-events/ if you are interested
  • Location
    52 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10011
  • Area
    Greenwich Village
  • Cross Street
    13th Street near 6th Ave
  • Parking details
    Parking lot is available on the next block - Imperial Parking Systems - 107 West 13th, NY.
  • Public transit
    SUBWAY - 14th street (F, L)14th street (1, 2, 3 lines) 14th street / Union Square Station (B, D, Q, N, P, R, 4, 5, 6) PATH-14th street
  • Entertainment
    Since the turn of the 20th Century, Greenwich Village has always been known as a true artists haven and the bohemian enclave of New York City. Named after the original Cafe Society of the 1930's, Walker Hotel and Society Cafe have teamed up with Smalls Jazz Club to bring you exclusive one-night engagements with world renowned artists! Visit our website for more details!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 729 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Society Cafe offers "incredible service," a "wonderful atmosphere," and "delicious food." Diners appreciate its elegant speakeasy vibe, "beautiful decor," and versatile menu. While the food and service are often praised as "excellent," some feel that "portions are small" and service pace can vary. Overall, a "hidden gem" worth visiting.

729 Reviews

  1. robert

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Raphael! Brunch is always special. See you soon.
    Society CafeResponded on 3 February 2025
    Thank you Robert! See you soon!

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  2. antonio

    VIP

    New York City

    76 reviews

    2.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Slow service Probably more hotel than restaurant hospitality business Mediocre cocktails Heavy meat not fully cocked Terrible coffee No requests for dessert
    Society CafeResponded on 3 February 2025
    Hi Antonio, We are so sorry that this was your experience. We generally try not to rush our guests and want to provide a relaxed evening to those who join us, but there is a clear distinction between slow service and giving our guests space and we can certainly recognize that. The coffee was also shocking to hear about as we regularly calibrate our system and we have a long standing relationship with our coffee purveyor, Coffee of Grace. We like to think of our cocktails as a bit classic but we stick to high quality ingredients and fresh juices. Our kitchen is happy to cook meat to temperatures requested by our guests. We also have delicious house-made desserts! Again, we are very sorry to hear about your experience. If there are any other details we are open to discuss and improve!

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  3. Shilpa

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is amazing, the food is consistently good and delicious. My new favorite place to go!
    Society CafeResponded on 28 January 2025
    Thank you Shilpa, We are so grateful to be a favorite place to go in a city that has so many options. We really appreciate you mentioning both the service and the food! See you soon.

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  4. Clarissa

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for breakfast/brunch. Attentive service, beautiful interior, and delicious food! Would love to come back for dinner sometime soon!
    Society CafeResponded on 28 January 2025
    Thank you very much Clarissa! We are so pleased to hear that your breakfast/brunch experience was so wonderful. We look forward to having you try out our Dinner!

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  5. Tom

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really excellent risotto and cocktails. Also a very mellow and pleasant vibe.
    Society CafeResponded on 27 January 2025
    Thank you very much Tom. Risotto and cocktails is a lovely combination. We are glad you were able to enjoy our vibe!

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  6. Selwyn

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Society Cafe felt like an elegant speakeasy. It had ambiance and lovely decor. We enjoyed the cuisine and the prices were quite reasonable. The service was exceptional.
    Society CafeResponded on 27 January 2025
    Thank you so much Selwyn! We couldn't imagine a more lovely review. Hearing that our service was exceptional is what we strive for!

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  7. Lori

    New York City

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a very pretty restaurant, with a lovely vibe, and the food is good, but considering how not crowded it was, I thought the service was pretty slow. We would, however, consider going back.
    Society CafeResponded on 28 January 2025
    Hi Lori, Thank you very much for your feedback. We're grateful for the opportunity to look into what might have slowed down service. For Dinner we sometimes maintain a comfortable pace but usually we are able to accommodate guests who prefer a quicker meal. Thank you again for your observations, it is very helpful!

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  8. Katherine

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely vibe and food is excellent. But, portions are very small. Services was rude and rushed us out despite having many open tables. Had she offered us a coffee and a space to sit in the lobby- all would be fine. However there was no attempt to be kind and no reason to rush is.
    Society CafeResponded on 20 January 2025
    Hi Katherine, We admit that this is a rough review to read for our management team, but there is clearly a lot of useful information here for us to follow up on. We will take a good look at our best practices and training. While we may need to communicate that tables are needed and there are other things we may or may not be able to do, we can always be friendly. I can promise you that our team is looking into this immediately. We appreciate your detailed information about your experience and apologize for any inconvenience this caused for you.

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  9. Melanie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, delicious food and staff is super friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.
    Society CafeResponded on 13 January 2025
    Thank you so much Melanie! We appreciate the 5 stars!!

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  10. Virginia

    New York City

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Brunch menu offers lots of nice choices. Our foursome had pancakes, omelets , and bagel with smoked salmon. All very good. Although the room was crowded with noisy groups, we were not rushed & appreciated that.
    Society CafeResponded on 6 January 2025
    Hi Virginia! Thank you for your review and thank you so much for noticing that we try not to rush anyone's experience even when we are quite busy. If you like our Brunch but want an experience with a few less people in the room we recommend giving our Friday Brunch a chance! Your group had a pretty good range of what our Brunch has to offer, and are so glad to hear that everything was tasty. We hope that you are able to join us again!

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FAQs

Society Cafe offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Society Cafe also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 375-1300.

Society Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 729 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Society Cafe

52 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10011

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    13th Street near 6th Ave
  • Area
    Greenwich Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Organic, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking lot is available on the next block - Imperial Parking Systems - 107 West 13th, NY.
  • Public transit
    SUBWAY - 14th street (F, L)14th street (1, 2, 3 lines) 14th street / Union Square Station (B, D, Q, N, P, R, 4, 5, 6) PATH-14th street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nicholas McCann
  • Entertainment
    Since the turn of the 20th Century, Greenwich Village has always been known as a true artists haven and the bohemian enclave of New York City. Named after the original Cafe Society of the 1930's, Walker Hotel and Society Cafe have teamed up with Smalls Jazz Club to bring you exclusive one-night engagements with world renowned artists! Visit our website for more details!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://societycafenyc.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 375-1300
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to have you join us for your group gathering. We have flexible options from seated large format brunch and dinner gatherings, cocktails and passed plates, to smaller and larger private parties.Please contact us through our website https://www.societycafenyc.com/private-events/ if you are interested
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