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Society Cafe, New York, NY

Society Cafe

4.6
4.6
716 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 13 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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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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 716 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.

716 Reviews

  1. Andrew

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been here numerous times - it’s always reliable and consistent. We recently came for a birthday celebration. The space was beautifully decorated for the holidays. It was cozy and warm (it was the coldest day of the season). Service and food were excellent. The noise was perfect for conversations. A few of us decided to have hot toddy bc it was so cold - they were delicious. We shared most of the appetizers and we had chicken, steak, and fish across the entres - all were delicious. A great evening.
    Society CafeResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Andrew! Thanks so much for celebrating with us. We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time and are able to recommend so many aspects of the experience. Thank you again and have a wonderful holidays!!!

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  2. Stephen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience, as always. Manager and team are exceptional.
    Society CafeResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Stephen, Thank you so much for the glowing compliments! We truly appreciate it. Hope you are having a wonderful holidays and that we will see you again soon.

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  3. Robert

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 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.
    Society CafeResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Robert, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We really appreciate it. Hope you are able to join us again!!

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  4. Leah

    Mississippi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service. Wonderful atmosphere. Delicious food.
    Society CafeResponded 7 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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  5. Hannah

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 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 7 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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  6. Emily

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic!! Incredible service, warm atmosphere and great food
    Society CafeResponded 7 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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  7. Lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 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 December 9, 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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  8. Stephanie

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 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 December 9, 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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  9. Lauren

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 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 December 9, 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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  10. Andrew

    VIP

    Toronto

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 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 December 2, 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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FAQs

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

Society Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 716 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 13 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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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