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Society Cafe, New York, NY
Society Cafe, New York, NY
Society Cafe, New York, NY
Society Cafe, New York, NY
Society Cafe, New York, NY

Society Cafe

4.6 (743)
$31 to $50
American
52 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10011

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
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.

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 743 people are saying

Society Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Society Cafe offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "fantastic food and service." Its "beautiful setting" and "elegant speakeasy" vibe make it a "hidden gem." Guests appreciate the "unique flavors" and "excellent value" of the menu. While service is generally praised, some experienced slow service during busy times.
743 Reviews
  1. Patricia

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    For a restaurant of this type the server should have been better trained. We had to wait so long several times While she just stood at a podium.
    Society CafeResponded on April 25, 2025
    Hi Patricia, We're so sorry to hear that you didn't have a good experience and that you felt your server should have been more attentive. We want you to know that we work hard with our team to be not only available but also to be friendly and help our guests feel comfortable. We will follow up with our team members and work with them to improve on service and make sure our guests feel that they are available for their needs. Thank you for joining us on Easter Sunday! (apologies we were able to seat you at a round table as they do max out at 6. We hope that you enjoyed the booth as it was the closest option that matched your request). Wishing you the best!

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  2. Zachary

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were fantastic. The ambience was exactly what we wanted.
    Society CafeResponded on April 16, 2025
    Thank you so much Zachary! We're so happy to hear that you had a great dining experience and recommend us. We hope you are able to join us again.

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  3. Lorena

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great place. I love the ambiance and their brunch!
    Society CafeResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you Lorena! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed Brunch with us. We hope you are able to enjoy us again soon!

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  4. Edgar VIP

    New Orleans126 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Everyone there could not have been nicer and pleasant
    Society CafeResponded on April 6, 2025
    Hi Edgar! thank you very very much. we really appreciate the feedback. We are so glad that our team gave you a great Brunch experience. We hope you are able to join us again!

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  5. Nicole VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my birthday with a group of friends for brunch. The food was delicious and had excellent service. I would definitely recommend this place. Can’t wait to go back!
    Society CafeResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hi Nicole! Thank you so much. We are so pleased that you were able to have such a great experience with us for your Brunch Birthday! We look forward to having you join us again.

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  6. AliceAgnes VIP

    New York City38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice dining room, good selection of breakfast items, responsive service and an excellent value. Prices were better than many diners in the area in a more elevated setting.
    Society CafeResponded on March 31, 2025
    Thank you so much Alice! We really appreciate you recommending our Breakfast!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here as a chic place to grab food for wife’s birthday. Waited 15 minutes to get our drink order. Then another 15 for our food order. Steak was not appetizing, seemed to be sliced off of a larger precooked piece and heated up to well done on half the steak while almost raw on the other half. Couldn’t flag the waiter down until after wife had finished her meal so had to send it back. Ambience and drinks were good.
    Society CafeResponded on March 24, 2025
    Hi, We are so sorry that we fell so far short for your wife's birthday. We deeply apologize. I believe our manager spoke to you that evening and took the steak off of the bill. We were honestly under the impression that we had resolved the issue to your satisfaction. We take birthdays seriously and are very grateful to be a part of anyone's special life's celebrations. Again, we truly apologize.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and food was so good! I didn’t know this place existed. My friends and I were looking for somewhere new in the west village and this was such a good find! The food was so good.
    Society CafeResponded on March 10, 2025
    We are so glad you found us! Even more so we are happy that you enjoyed our food and the dining experience. Hoping you are able to join us again and we really appreciate your glowing review.

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  9. Marc

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience in a beautiful setting. Risotto and Halibut were exceptional. Lovely and well trained staff.
    Society CafeResponded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you so much Marc! Our team works hard to create a wonderful meal. We are so pleased to hear you appreciated it all. We hope you are able to join us again!

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  10. Jesse VIP

    New York City78 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the atmosphere, and our waiter was super friendly. I was a bit disappointed in my New York strip steak, though. I ordered it medium rare, but it was much more rare than medium. It was fleshy and wasn't served hot. I would have preferred that it not be sliced in half and served as an actual strip.
    Society CafeResponded on March 3, 2025
    Hi Jesse, We appreciate your honest feedback and our Chef will follow up with our team to sort out what happened. We do not intend to serve our Steak less than hot and our team absolutely should be able to achieve your desired temperature. We also appreciate you generously giving us a 4 star review despite this experience. I assure you that our team cares about serving a great steak.

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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 743 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Manhattan
  5. Greenwich Village

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Society Cafe

52 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10011

Additional information

  • Cross street
    13th Street near 6th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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