Society Cafe

Name: Society Cafe
Address: 52 W 13th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10011
Telephone: (212) 375-1300
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

715 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

9:00 pm

Booked 37 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

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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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

Popular dishes

What 715 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
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Society Cafe is a charming West Village gem known for its "absolutely delicious" market-to-table cuisine and cozy ambience. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "gracious staff," making it a perfect spot for brunch, dates, or small gatherings. The live jazz adds to its unique allure.

715 Reviews

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Stephen
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent experience, as always. Manager and team are exceptional.
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Robert
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had breakfast twice - very nice food, service and ambience. A good value too for NYC.
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Leah
Mississippi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible service. Wonderful atmosphere. Delicious food.
Society CafeResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much Leah! We really appreciate you joining us for Breakfast and for such a lovely review!
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Hannah
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Hidden gem. Food was delicious. The decor inside is amazing
Society CafeResponded 5 days ago
Hi Hannah, Thank you for finding us! We love being called a hidden gem. We are so please you enjoyed our holiday decor and also for complimenting our food. We really appreciate it!
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Emily
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic!! Incredible service, warm atmosphere and great food
Society CafeResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much Emily! We really appreciate your review. It makes a big difference to our team! We hope you can join us again!
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Lisa
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience to have an intimate brunch with some friends for the holidays.
Society CafeResponded on 9 December 2024
Hi Lisa, Thank you very very much for you lovely review. We are so pleased that you were able to join us for these holidays. We hope you are able to join us again!
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Stephanie
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Fine but nothing special. Pics of place looked better online. Tables too close to each other
Society CafeResponded on 9 December 2024
Hi Stephanie, We apologize that we weren't what was expected from photos online. Our brunch can be quite a scene but we can promise that our weekday service is generally more spacious and on the quieter side, especially for Dinner. Also, this is our busiest season which means that the dining room is generally more full and we can understand that this could be frustrating especially given that some of our photos online are from our slower season. We wish that you would give us another chance but understand that there are a lot of restaurants in New York that you may prefer to try out. Thank you for your feedback, we know that you took time out of your schedule and we appreciate it.
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Lauren
Philadelphia
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was good, ambience very good. Very pretty decorations. Would recommend for drinks but maybe not a weekend dinner considering how many are in the area .
Society CafeResponded on 9 December 2024
Hi Lauren, We are glad to hear that the ambiance was good, but saddened to notice that our food and service fell short of expectations. If you have a moment to share with us what about your experience could have been improved upon we would really appreciate the feedback. We work with local farms, take extra effort to source from smaller vendors, and we'd hate to think we aren't doing our best by these ingredients! We understand that this time of year everyone is busy so we totally understand if you don't have a moment. Have a great week and a happy holidays.
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Andrew
VIP
Toronto
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I have visited this place many times over the years but unfortunately though the ambiance and the food is still very good, I was irritated by how the service staff member cleared my plate of food before I was finished all the bites on my plate. I felt like this needs to be improved a bit.
Society CafeResponded on 2 December 2024
Hi Andrew, We wholeheartedly apologize for clearing your plate before you were finished. It is unacceptable. We will talk to our team about how to communicate when we think someone might be finished. We appreciate you returning and still giving us 4 stars. We promise that we will work on this. It is very helpful that you provide us with this information and will only help us improve. Thank you again for your honest feedback and we hope that we will see you again.
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Christie
New Orleans
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The dishes were very unique and unusual, but we don’t mind adventure! The pizza was great. The only complaint is: it’s just too dark! Ambience is nice, but this place is almost dangerous!
Society CafeResponded on 10 December 2024
Hi Christie, Thank you for your feedback! We are very glad you enjoyed the food. Our team will absolutely revisit our lighting at night.
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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 715 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

9:00 pm

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Society Cafe

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Eggs Benedict

Margherita

Wild Mushroom

Menu

What 715 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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