Indian Road Cafe

Name: Indian Road Cafe
Address: 600 West 218th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10034
Telephone: (212) 942-7451
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

118 Reviews

$30 and under

American

600 West 218th Street, New York, NY 10034

About this restaurant

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

For ten years Indian Road Cafe has served the locals of the tight-knit Inwood neighborhood as both a "proudly unpretentious clubhouse" and a haven for creative cuisine. Opening serving locally sourced salads and sandwiches (a revolutionary idea for the neighborhood at the time), the restaurant has continuously evolved to be on the forefront of the uptown "foodie" scene.

In 2014 the restaurant welcomed NYC native Michelin trained Nicholas Wright to the helm. Using his training in New York's top Italian and nouveau French establishments, Chef Wright works to create a uniquely New York kitchen while staying true to IRC's philosophy of using only the best ingredients available.

Today the cafe's daytime offerings are simple, locally sourced American fare. The evenings showcase a more elegant menu highlighting Chef Wright's commitment to ingenuity and quality, featuring housemade pastas, charcuterie, breads and the only in-house dry aging program uptown.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Sunday: 8:00am - 10:00pm Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 10:30pm Saturday: 7:00am - 11:00pm
Phone number
(212) 942-7451
Website
http://www.indianroadcafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nicholas Williams Wright
Catering
We can cater jobs of all sizes. Contact Jason at jason@indianroadcafe.com.
Private party facilities
Main dining room and mezzanine can accommodate up to 80 people.Mezzanine can seat 18 people comfortably.

Location
600 West 218th Street, New York, NY 10034
Neighborhood
Inwood
Cross street
Indian Road
Parking details
Street parking.
Public transit
A train to 207th Street.1 train to 215th Street.
Entertainment
Pub Quiz every Wednesday at 8pm.Drag Bingo benefiting local charities on the last Thursday of each month at 7:30pm.Indian Road Knitting Circle each Tuesday at 8pm.Various musicians playing various genres on various dates.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Traditional$15.00
kettlebrook farms canadian bacon
Creamed Spinach$16.00
local chopped spinach / shallot & garlic
Smoked Salmon$19.00
smoked scottish salmon / red onion / caperberries
Caprese$15.00
fresh mozzarella / local basil & tomato
BBQ Pulled Pork$16.00
chipotle espresso bbq sauce / slow roasted duroc pork
House Made Corned Beef Hash$20.00
housemade corned beef hash

Egg Plates

All Of Our Eggs Are Organic And Cage Free, From Feather Ridge Farms Of Elizaville, NY. We Source Much Of Our Produce From Local New York Farms. All Of Our Chicken Is Free Range And Organic

Huevos Rancheros$15.00
corn tortilla / refried beans / cheddar cheese / chipotle salsa / sour cream / pico de gallo
Breakfast Burrito$13.00
local cage-free eggs / cheddar / pickled onions / avocado / refried beans / whole wheat tortiall / chipotle salsa
3 Eggs Any Style$13.00
balthazar whole wheat toast / parmesan hashbrown / choice of applewood smoked bacon, pork or turkey sausage
IRC Trucker's Breakfast$18.00
two eggs any style / applewood smoked bacon / pork sausage / french toast / balthazar whole wheat toast / parmesan hashbrown
Black Rice Bowl$18.00
forbidden black rice / free range chicken breast / shrimp / chipotle / local spinach / poached egg
IRC Special Omelet$13.00
baby spinach / asiago / parmesan / pecorino romano / balthazar whole wheat toast / parmesan hashbrown
Artichoke & Spinach Baked Eggs$17.00
slow roasted tomato / parmesan / asiago / pecorino / romano / balthazar whole wheat toast / parmesan hashbrown
Roasted Mushroom Frittata$16.00
green pea / local herbs / caciocavallo / baby arugula / balthazar whole wheat toast / parmesan hashbrowns
Steak & Eggs$23.00
coffee & chili marinated grassfed skirtsteak / chimmichurri / two eggs any style / balthazar whole wheat toast / parmesan hashbrown
Housemade Corned Beef Has & Eggs$20.00
three sunny side up eggs / balthazar whole wheat toast / parmesan hashbrown

Vegan Brunch

Housemade Granola$13.00
local oats / maple & sorghum / seeds shoice of almond milk (ve), soy milk (ve), whole milks (v) or hudson valley yogurt (v)
Vegan Tofu & Local Veggie Scramble$15.00
asparagus / sweet peas / red onion / jalapeno / vegan sausage / spinach / mesclun greens / fruit
Vegan Breakfast Burrito$13.00
pickled onion / sauteed tofu / vegan sausage / refried beans / avocado / whole wheat tortilla / chipotle salsa
Vegan Breakfast Burrito$13.00
pickled onion / sauteed tofu / vegan sausage / refried beans / avocado / whole wheat tortiall / chipotle salsa

From the Griddle

Buttermilk Pancakes
whipped cream / local fruit /
- Plain$11.00
- Blueberry$14.00
- Chocolate Chip$14.00
Belgian Waffles$15.00
cultured butter / whipped cream / local fruit
French Toast$13.00
whipped cream / local fruit

Sandwiches

served with local mesclun greens / substitute gluten free bread on any sandwich +2

BBQ Pulled Pork$16.00
red onion & jalapeno slaw / milk bun / chipotle espresso bbq sauce
Cubano$17.00
slow roasted curoc pork / smoked ham / sour pickle / spicy mustard / swiss cheese / ciabatta
Egg Sandwich$12.00
scrambled eggs / swiss / mesclun greens / choice of bacon, vegan sausage, or pork sausage on a bagel
Open Faced Smoked Salmon Bagel$19.00
cream cheese / red onion / caperberries / mesclun greens

Kids Menu

Grilled Cheese$6.50
pita or multigrain / fresh fruit
Mixed Green Salad with Grilled Chicken$6.50
apple cider vinaigrette
Buttermilk Pancakes
whipped cream / maple syrup
- plain$6.50
- blueberry$7.50
- chocolate chip$7.50
Scrambled Egg Plate$6.50
multigrain toast / fresh fruit
French Toast$6.50
whipped cream / maple syrup

Sides

Parmesan Hashbrown$4.00
Balthazar Multigrain Toast$2.75
Turkey Sausage Patties$5.00
Pork Sausage Links$5.00
Vegan Sausage Patties$6.50
Applewood Smoked Bacon$5.00
Venison & Cherry Sausage Links$8.00
Wild Boar Sausage Links$8.00
Side of Eggs
- 1 egg$2.00
- 2 eggs$4.00
- 3 eggs$5.00
Cheddar & Jalapeno Buttermilk Biscuits$5.00
Fresh Fruit Cup$6.00
Creamed Spinach$7.00
Housemade Corned Beef Hash$7.00

What 118 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

118 Reviews

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JudyNYC
New York City25 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 11, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
It’s really a shame that the menu has gone to only a few pasta entrees. The options are scant and the wine list is just as dismal. IRC was the best restaurant in all of Inwood. Not sure what happened.
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InwoodLocal
Washington DC3 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The service was super slow on a night that the cafe was maybe 30-40% full. This has happened now a few times in a row. We order a couple of salads and a couple of appetizers, which came out all together. The menu keeps getting shorter and more limited, now dominated by pasta dishes. The cafe has really declined in the two years I have lived in the neighborhood. Really a shame.
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Cathleenb VIP
New York City24 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 27, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Was one if my favorites for years. Might be the last time we go. 1) probably waited 7/8 minutes for someone to acknowledge we were even standing there. 2) made reservations no table ready. They threw a table or two together we ended up putting place settings where they belong. 3) some of us got menus some did not. 4). Sat there for 10 minutes. No water. No waitress or waiter it was like we were not there. 5) menu is ugh at best. Not what they advertise online at all. 6). What happened to this place !!!! It is just awful now. 6). Place has gone down so bad. Not worth going back. we
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on December 21, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Indian Road Cafe used to be something special, my last two visits were mediocre, at best. On one visit the chicken was overcooked to the point of being inedible, burger medium-well instead of medium-rare. On the second visit both the pasta and scallops were over-peppered so that the pepper masked the taste of everything else. The waitress was unclear as to which beers were available and it was difficult to get her attention for things like bread, refills on water, the check, even though the restaurant was more than half-empty. I won’t be going back.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 28, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was good. Turkey cooked to perfection. The stuffing was a bit too wet, but otherwise nice. The price (over $100 for 2) was far too large of a price point for a TG meal (all of which was prepared in large quantities in advance).
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jeffb67 VIP
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love IRC. 3rd time there for dinner this week. Everything was just perfect as ususal.
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jeffb67 VIP
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 31, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this restaurant keeps me coming back. The food, the service, the location. Just a wonderful place. The carmelized Brussels sprouts were delicious. And you must get the lobster mac & cheese. It's to die for.
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DominickP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat here a lot. It's great, great neighborhood place. And certainly the best in Inwood. The food and service are always awesome. As close to fine dining as you would get up here, but in a wonderfully casual atmosphere. It's solid, dependable, friendly, everything you want in a neighborhood place. Just had their Oktoberfest menu and it was amazing. Sure, it can be a little pricier than what you might consider "neighborhood fare," but it's worth it knowing that everything is locally sourced. Plus, in the fickle NYC restaurant world, we want them to keep their doors open, so we're ok with a few extra bucks here.
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Anina
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 26, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, great time. Drag Bingo at Indian Road Cafe is always a blast!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on September 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Great Atmosphere! Celebrated my wife's birthday and the staff could not have been more delightful!
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600 West 218th Street, New York, NY 10034

Additional information

Cross street
Indian Road
Neighborhood
Inwood
Hours of operation
Sunday: 8:00am - 10:00pm Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 10:30pm Saturday: 7:00am - 11:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking.
Public transit
A train to 207th Street.1 train to 215th Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nicholas Williams Wright
Entertainment
Pub Quiz every Wednesday at 8pm.Drag Bingo benefiting local charities on the last Thursday of each month at 7:30pm.Indian Road Knitting Circle each Tuesday at 8pm.Various musicians playing various genres on various dates.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.indianroadcafe.com/
Phone number
(212) 942-7451
Catering
We can cater jobs of all sizes. Contact Jason at jason@indianroadcafe.com.
Private party facilities
Main dining room and mezzanine can accommodate up to 80 people.Mezzanine can seat 18 people comfortably.

Indian Road Cafe

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Saturday & Sunday 9:30am - 4:00pm

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Housemade Guacamole$14.00

Hummus$11.00

Housemade Doughnuts$10.00

Caprese Salad$15.00

Biscuits & Gravy$15.00

Substitutions

Scrambled Tofu$2.00

Egg Whites$2.00

Gluten Free Bread$2.00

Benedicts

Traditional$15.00

Creamed Spinach$16.00

Smoked Salmon$19.00

Caprese$15.00

BBQ Pulled Pork$16.00

House Made Corned Beef Hash$20.00

Egg Plates

Huevos Rancheros$15.00

Breakfast Burrito$13.00

3 Eggs Any Style$13.00

IRC Trucker's Breakfast$18.00

Black Rice Bowl$18.00

IRC Special Omelet$13.00

Artichoke & Spinach Baked Eggs$17.00

Roasted Mushroom Frittata$16.00

Steak & Eggs$23.00

Housemade Corned Beef Has & Eggs$20.00

Vegan Brunch

Housemade Granola$13.00

Vegan Tofu & Local Veggie Scramble$15.00

Vegan Breakfast Burrito$13.00

Vegan Breakfast Burrito$13.00

From the Griddle

Buttermilk Pancakes

Belgian Waffles$15.00

French Toast$13.00

Sandwiches

BBQ Pulled Pork$16.00

Cubano$17.00

Egg Sandwich$12.00

Open Faced Smoked Salmon Bagel$19.00

Kids Menu

Grilled Cheese$6.50

Mixed Green Salad with Grilled Chicken$6.50

Buttermilk Pancakes

Scrambled Egg Plate$6.50

French Toast$6.50

Sides

Parmesan Hashbrown$4.00

Balthazar Multigrain Toast$2.75

Turkey Sausage Patties$5.00

Pork Sausage Links$5.00

Vegan Sausage Patties$6.50

Applewood Smoked Bacon$5.00

Venison & Cherry Sausage Links$8.00

Wild Boar Sausage Links$8.00

Side of Eggs

Cheddar & Jalapeno Buttermilk Biscuits$5.00

Fresh Fruit Cup$6.00

Creamed Spinach$7.00

Housemade Corned Beef Hash$7.00

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