Society Cafe

4.6

718 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

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
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
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

Experiences

New Year's Eve Celebration at Society Cafe
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with a memorable celebration at Society Cafe! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food, great company, and festive cheer. We're offering our regular menu, featuring your favorite dishes, along with exciting special additions to make this night even more extraordinary. Celebrate in style with a curated selection of limited-time dishes and signature cocktails, crafted especially for the occasion. Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly as we countdown to midnight! Our restaurant will be adorned in holiday décor, creating the perfect setting for your celebration. Reservations are recommended to ensure you have the best seat in the house. Seats are limited.

Popular dishes

What 718 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.

718 Reviews

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mark
VIP
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Long day of shows, booked the hotel restaurant because we were tired. Figured if we get the pizza it would be fine. After we got a good look at the menu, instead we had full main. Halibut for my wife and NY strip for me. Both were executed perfectly. My wife’s halibut was just perfect with that crispy skin you get when it’s perfect. Look we are from New Orleans so we know when fish is cooked well and a beure blanc is right. Our French ancestors were using that sauce before there was a USA. The steak was spot on medium rare with a tasty basque cider garlic sauce. Great job!!
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Jason
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice atmosphere, attentive team, great pork sausage & olive oil pancakes!!
Society CafeResponded today
Thank you so much Jason! We really appreciate the positive feedback!
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Andrew
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
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 7 days 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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Stephen
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent experience, as always. Manager and team are exceptional.
Society CafeResponded 7 days 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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Robert
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
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 7 days 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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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 on December 17, 2024
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 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 on December 17, 2024
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 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 on December 17, 2024
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 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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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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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 718 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve Celebration at Society Cafe

Popular dishes

Eggs Benedict

Margherita

Society Pizza

Menu

What 718 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Society Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Society Cafe restaurant rated?

Is Society Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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