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Society Cafe, New York, NY

Society Cafe

4.5
4.5
711 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
A photo of Society Cafe restaurant

Society Cafe

4.5
$31 to $50
American
Greenwich Village

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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
  • 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
  • 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 711 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

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.

711 Reviews
  1. Emily

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

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

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  2. Lisa

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    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 7 days ago
    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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  3. 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 7 days ago
    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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  4. 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 7 days ago
    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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  5. Andrew

    Toronto

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 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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  6. Christie

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 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 6 days ago
    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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  7. Alan

    New York City

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a good Thanksgiving dinner at Society Cafe. Beautiful, atmospheric space evocative of the 1920s. Food was very good. The experience was nice and would have been perfect except for a few mistakes, i.e., not bringing the side dishes we ordered until we were done, at which point we no longer wanted them. I’d still rate it highly and would go back.
    Society CafeResponded on December 2, 2024
    Hi Alan, Thank you for your honest review. We will pass along the feedback to our team. We are very glad you were able to enjoy your meal and would come back even though we dropped the ball with the side dishes. We are very Thankful that you joined us for your holiday and we hope that you do come back soon!

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  8. Raquel

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good overall. Nice cozy hidden gem in the Village by The New School.
    Society CafeResponded on December 2, 2024
    Hi Raquel, Thank you very much for mentioning us. We are very lucky to be so close to The New School. It is our privilege to partner with them to provide our live jazz music that we offer in our Lobby Monday-Saturday from 6pm-9pm. It is also always so nice to be a part of a creative community. We are a bit hidden so we are very glad you found us! Hope to see you again.

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  9. Linda

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and wait staff. Beautiful decor.
    Society CafeResponded on November 26, 2024
    Thank you so much Linda, we are so thankful you joined us for a birthday celebration. We always appreciate being a part of special occasions. We are very happy to hear that you had a great meal. Hope to see you again.

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  10. Danny

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely little restaurant set at the back of a hotel. A great little neighbourhood gem. Our booking was for breakfast and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Service was seat at the right pace . Food was well presented and excellent. The fruit cocktail was gorgeous. The cooked breakfasts were delicious. Thoroughly recommended.
    Society CafeResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Danny, Thank you very much for your wonderful description of our space as well as the details of your experience. We really appreciate it. Hope that you are able to join us again sometime.

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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 4.5 stars by 711 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Society Cafe restaurant

Society Cafe

4.5
$31 to $50
American
Greenwich Village

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 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
  • 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
  • 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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