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Society Cafe, New York, NY

Society Cafe

4.6
4.6
736 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking lot is available on the next block - Imperial Parking Systems - 107 West 13th, NY.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nicholas McCann
  • Delivery & takeout

What 736 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Society Cafe is a hidden gem in Greenwich Village, offering a delightful brunch experience with "excellent fresh food, service, ambiance, vibe." Patrons praise the "friendly staff" and "delicious" dishes like the "perfected gentle scrambled egg" and "fluffy farm fresh eggs." The ambiance is "welcoming" with a "beautiful space and relaxed ambiance," making it perfect for gatherings or special occasions. The "lovely vibe and food" consistently impress, ensuring a satisfying dining experience.

736 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  2. Marc

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 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 3 March 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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  3. Jesse VIP

    New York City77 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 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 3 March 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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  4. susan

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem. Just love this place every time we go.
    Society CafeResponded on 24 February 2025
    Thank you so much Susan! We love being called a "Gem"

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  5. patricia

    New York City27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had been for drinks and wanted to go try it for dinner. Food was excellent! Had the special that came highly recommended from manager. Good advice! Place closes early. Last call around 935. But you can finish drinks in the lobby. Very charming spot.
    Society CafeResponded on 20 February 2025
    Hi Patricia! Vasile and Chef Nick will be so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the Special. We truly appreciate you recommending us, it means a lot! Thank you again and we would love to have you join us again.

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  6. Sharon VIP

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, food and environment was all perfect. Thank you!
    Society CafeResponded on 18 February 2025
    Thank you very much Sharon! We strive for this experience and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your meal with us!

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  7. Jennifer

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the fact that the dishes were what you’d expect to see on a brunch menu but taken up a notch by their unique flavors. Take the chicken and waffles - instead Society Cafe turned it into a chicken waffle sandwich with such a yummy sauce! YUM! Regular drip coffee - tasted heavenly! The service was great. Our server, Jesus, gave us such a wholesome experience- he’s a gem! The ambience - delightful! A wonderful experience for a couple that rarely gets to go out…so glad I found it!
    Society CafeResponded on 17 February 2025
    Hi Jennifer, We appreciate this review so much! Thank you for taking the time to mentioned the specific dishes and what you liked about them as well as mentioning Jesus by name. We'll make sure that he sees this! We hope that you are able to go out more often and we'd love to be a part of that experience again! (We'll also pass along the compliments to Coffee of Grace, it's a small business and we are very happy to do business with them!)

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  8. robert

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Raphael! Brunch is always special. See you soon.
    Society CafeResponded on 3 February 2025
    Thank you Robert! See you soon!

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  9. antonio VIP

    New York City76 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Slow service Probably more hotel than restaurant hospitality business Mediocre cocktails Heavy meat not fully cocked Terrible coffee No requests for dessert
    Society CafeResponded on 3 February 2025
    Hi Antonio, We are so sorry that this was your experience. We generally try not to rush our guests and want to provide a relaxed evening to those who join us, but there is a clear distinction between slow service and giving our guests space and we can certainly recognize that. The coffee was also shocking to hear about as we regularly calibrate our system and we have a long standing relationship with our coffee purveyor, Coffee of Grace. We like to think of our cocktails as a bit classic but we stick to high quality ingredients and fresh juices. Our kitchen is happy to cook meat to temperatures requested by our guests. We also have delicious house-made desserts! Again, we are very sorry to hear about your experience. If there are any other details we are open to discuss and improve!

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  10. Shilpa

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is amazing, the food is consistently good and delicious. My new favorite place to go!
    Society CafeResponded on 28 January 2025
    Thank you Shilpa, We are so grateful to be a favorite place to go in a city that has so many options. We really appreciate you mentioning both the service and the food! See you soon.

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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 736 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 18 times today
Google Map for Society Cafe

52 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10011

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking lot is available on the next block - Imperial Parking Systems - 107 West 13th, NY.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nicholas McCann
  • Delivery & takeout
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