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Society Cafe, New York, NY

Society Cafe

4.6
4.6
704 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • 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 07:30–11:00 Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 17:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 704 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 cozy, hidden gem in the West Village known for its "delicious food" and "excellent service." With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and "beautifully decorated" space, it's perfect for brunch, dinner, or special occasions. Guests rave about the "fresh ingredients" and "ample portions," making it a must-visit spot.

704 Reviews

  1. Alan

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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.

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  2. Raquel

    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
    Good overall. Nice cozy hidden gem in the Village by The New School.

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  3. Linda

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and wait staff. Beautiful decor.
    Society CafeResponded 4 days ago
    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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  4. Andres

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been there several times and this time it felt different. The waiters were not as nice and attentive as other times and we felt rushed. Maybe it was because they had a large table afterwards. Also, the orange juice was dreadful.
    Society CafeResponded on 18 November 2024
    Hi Andres, We're so sorry to hear that our team wasn't as attentive as usual. We will make sure to bring it to their attention that this was something out of character that was noticed by returning guests. We appreciate you specifically mentioning the Orange Juice and will look into it right away. We do juice oranges here so hopefully it was just a small batch of oranges that weren't up to par, but this time of year we can never be too vigilant. We apologize for dropping the ball and we hope you join us again.

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  5. BlueGreyEyes

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitstaff was very pleasant. I loved my burger. Menu had enough choices for those in my group who wanted something traditional as well as for those who wanted to try something a little different (sticky rice starter). Felt comfortable in the room. Would visit again.
    Society CafeResponded on 18 November 2024
    Thank you very much! We appreciate your detail about how our menu worked for your group. We also love that you mentioned one of our classics, the Crispy Sticky Rice starter. Hope to see you again soon.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding. They offered to move us from a table to a booth, which we accepted. Great wine and ambience. Highly recommend as a date spot!
    Society CafeResponded on 18 November 2024
    Thank you! We appreciate you mentioning details from service that made a difference for your dining experience. It helps us know we are on the right track! We love that you recommend us a date spot and we hope others heed your advice. Thank you again.

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  7. joyce

    New York City

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite brunch place. Everything is good here and excellent service.
    Society CafeResponded on 11 November 2024
    Thank you Joyce, we are very privileged to have earned a spot as your favorite brunch place. We know that there are a lot of excellent options and we hope that we are able to continue to serve you delicious food and provide excellent service so that we continue to be your favorite. We really appreciate the feedback and look forward to seeing you again.

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  8. Mike

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Meal was okay, but nothing out of ordinary. My wife ordered strip steak but asked for half portion which waiter said couldn't be done, but when served it was in two pieces. So could have saved half which she didn't eat. Very noisy room.
    Society CafeResponded on 17 October 2024
    Hi Mike, We realize that it can be frustrating when there is more food than you can eat and acknowledge that finding the right portion size can be a real challenge. We do have some considerations that restrict us to serve only a complete and full dish. Please do not hold it against your waiter. Our Chef puts a lot of care and attention into composing our menu offerings, he works with farms and specialty purveyors to get the best ingredients and with extremely few exceptions everything is cooked from scratch. We apologize that our limitations did not fit your needs and hope that you understand. Hoping that you have a wonderful day and that you consider coming back and giving some of our smaller dishes a chance.

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  9. Mary

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love dining here. The service is outstanding! Very friendly staff. The chicken sausage would’ve tasted better without charred bits. Thanks
    Society CafeResponded on 14 October 2024
    Hi Mary! We are thrilled to hear that our staff was able to provide not only outstanding service but that we were friendly. We will pass along the feedback about the chicken sausage to our Chef! Thank you and we appreciate you.

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  10. Mary

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambience, food and service. The steak could’ve done with more herbs and less salt. Otherwise better than most.
    Society CafeResponded on 10 October 2024
    Hi Mary, Thank you so much for your lovely review as well as your feedback about our steak. Our chef will make sure to look into this! We hope you are able to join us again!

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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 704 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 38 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
  • Area
    Greenwich Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:30–11:00 Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 17:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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, 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
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