Society Cafe

Name: Society Cafe
Address: 52 W 13th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10011
Telephone: (212) 375-1300
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

539 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Society Cafe's Executive Chef Manuel González Charles has quickly worked his way up the culinary ladder from a Tournant role at Michelin Starred Restaurant Mark Forgione to Executive Sous Chef at Laotian favorite Khe-Yo, before accepting the role of Chef de Cuisine at Society Cafe in 2016. He brings his close relationships with local farmers to his dishes at Society Cafe; making seasonal and fresh ingredients the backbone of the restaurant's successful market to table concept. In December 2018, Chef Manuel Gonzalez Charles was named Executive Chef of Society Cafe. Under his direction, diners can expect an elevated and more diverse menu, reflecting Chef Manny's multicultural roots and progressive practices in the kitchen.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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Takeout

(212) 375-1300

Delivery

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Organic, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 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
Manuel González Charles
Private party facilities
From large format dinners to private parties, Society Cafe can accommodate a maximum of 60 persons for a seated dinner or a 100 person cocktail styled event. Please contact erin@walkerhotels.com for more information
Private party contact
Jessica Comperiati: (212) 300-4525

Location
52 W 13th Street New York, NY 10011
Neighborhood
Greenwich Village
Cross street
6 Av & 13th Street
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, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Indulge in delightful bites indoors, outdoors or at the comfort of your home via delivery! Dinner: Tuesday and Sunday, from 5 pm to 9 pm; Wednesday and Thursday, from 5 pm to 10 pm; Friday and Saturday, from 5 pm to 11 pm. Reserve your table or order online today! Staying over at Walker Hotel Greenwich Village? Enjoy room service Tuesday - Sunday, from 5pm-9pm

Today's Specials

Guanciale Arancini$12.00
Truffle Mornay, Fontina, Pea Shoots

Small Plates

Citrus Olives$7.00
Chickpea Fries$10.00
Celery Tzatziki
Blistered Shishito Peppers$8.00
Soy Lemon Glaze
Crispy Sesame Sticky Rice$8.00
Pickled Cauliflower, Yuzu Kosho Aioli
Portuguese Octopus$19.00
Baby Artichokes, Beluga Lentils, Chickpeas, Chorizo, Piquillo Romesco
Burrata Panzanella$19.00
Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Grilled Peaches, Zucchini, Balsamic Reduction, Basil
Red Watercress Salad$15.00
Shaved Asparagus, Baby Carrots, Crispy Shallots, Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Whole Wheat Pizzas

Society Pizza$18.00
Mozzarella, Parmesan, Fontina, Friarielli, Calabrian Chili, Lemon
Margherita$17.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil
Croque Madame$17.00
Gruyere Cheese, Bacon, Baked Egg
Wild Mushroom$19.00
Mornay Sauce, Gruyere Cheese, Truffle Zest
Soppressata$18.00
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Hot Soppressata

Mains

Creekstone Farms Skirt Steak$35.00
Confit Potatoes, Salt Baked Cipollini, Baby Spinach, Spring Garlic Chimichurri
House Made Ricotta Cavatelli$27.00
Jurgielewicz Duck Confit Ragu, Lemon Gremolata
Atlantic Salmon$31.00
Patty Pan Squash, Asparagus, Spring Onions, Peas, Smoked Trout Roe
Risotto$25.00
Wild Mushrooms, Sugar Snap Peas, Basil Pesto, Eighteen Month Parmigiano
Half Chicken under a Brick$29.00
Fingerling Potatoes, Broccoli Di Ciccio, Roasted Garlic Jus
Brisket Burger$21.00
Applewood Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Raclette, Society Sauce

Dessert

Chocolate Cake$12.00
Raspberry Sauce, House Made Vanilla Whip
Carrot Cake$13.00
Fried Cinnamon Carrots and Caramel Sauce
Marble Crème Brûlée$10.00
Chocolate Cookie Crumble

What 539 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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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ShawnaF
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Brunch was excellent. Just be mindful that the kitchen closes at 3 pm. You may be rushed to order food. It is best to make the reservation at 2 or be promptly on time at 2:30 pm.
i
ische75
New York Area
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
great location, very cool interior. loved the skylight. food was tasty, service quite slow and seemed overwhelmed. looked like they were short-staffed.
V
Valentina
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience3
The service was HORRIBLE. Food was average- will not be returning and do NOT recommend it.
GD
GabriellaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
INCREDIBLE! Unique dishes and great cafe ambience
JS
JSLinNYC
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was great, room is beautiful, service was great. Only complaint was the volume of the music.
AF
AndyF
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spectacular service, food, and ambience! We will go back for sure.
M
Maracaibo
Richmond
101 reviews
vip
5.0
101 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service very good. Room was very warm and a bit loud
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Chicken and waffles were out of this world and I was pleased with the huge portion I received for the price! Would definitely go back again!
RS
RichardS
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food, great ambiance. Perfect gathering spot. A gem in the neighborhood.
A
Ange
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience2
The service was quite unpleasant, our waiter was not agreeable and unhelpful when solicited for suggestions or accommodations.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
It was quite empty but incredibly hot. We skipped dessert because we were just sweating. Food was really good, service a little bit all over the place
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were incredible! The staff was also very friendly and personable which made our experience even better!
JC
JCD94123
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very good and the atmosphere is very calming and relaxing.
P
Particular1
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chicken and waffles, pizzas are the best in the West Village.
EM
ElissaM
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We dined here for Easter brunch and it was lovely. We were not rushed. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Comfortable spacious seating. Although the dining room is at the back and basically windowless, the skylights make it seem bright.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family ordered 7 different small plates and every dish was delicious! Special shout out to the chef for the vermicelli, pork belly and cinnamon donuts with dips. The service is wonderful- Cheech was professional, friendly and had great suggestions. The atmosphere is cool and feels like a cafe in Spain. Also delicious white sangria. Overall amazing dining experience!
C
Cusineking14
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
2.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
Forgettable experience. Much better options in NYC.
P
Prakhar
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Ordinary food and sloppy service. The standard for food quality and service has gone down in many restaurants since the pandemic began. But it was especially obvious here!
TN
TerriN
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's the perfect brunch spot. The menu accommodated all different food choices. Wait staff was efficient and personable.
T
Thnx4everything
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this place for Brunch. Just head on down the initial stairs and straight to the back past the Hotel reception area on the right. Nice area with a good amount of seating. Food was delicious!
KC
KevinC
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Six good friends came into NYC for one of their friend's birthday celebration. We started with drinks at the bar before making our way to the table & the night kept getting better. The bar was small and inviting, with signature drinks and a few draft beers on hand. We were then greeted by our server, Raphael G. He was friendly, charming and helpful in ensuring our night was going to be memorable. He had great recommendations, jokes, and an amazing personality that shined throughout the evening. We all fit around a cozy corner booth that was perfect for our party size. The food and drinks were great and everyone enjoyed their meals. Our entire group loved this place and we all said how fortunate we were to have Raphael as our server. The other staff were attentive and friendly as well. It was our first time visiting this place, but definitely not our last. If you looking for a charming restaurant, with great food and service, I recommend trying Society Cafe and ask for Raphael, if he's working that night.
C
Cookie
New York Area
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Although menu is limited, choices are varied and service is great. We have been here at different times of the year as well as for different meals: brunch, lunch and dinner. Always good ambience and nice staff.
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gfgalllll
Exclusive
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Super slow service but food was good.
h
hgteevee
New York Area
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a perfect place to have a birthday brunch! Attentive service, really creative and excellent food that was beyond any place I have eaten before and I brunch a lot! I can not wait to return!
R
Rajj
London
41 reviews
vip
3.0
41 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
$8 for an orange juice and $6 for a simple cappacino at brunch makes this place not good value. Food is excellent, but let down by overpricing...
SD
StevieD
France
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Great care was taken by our server to make sure we were satisfied. Adjustments needed to be made to one of our meals and were seamlessly done.
CR
CaseyR
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Cool place but a bit disappointed in the food and service. Thought the chicken was dry and the potatoes and broccoli it was served with were very salty. Also thought the sushito pepper app was very salty (though tasty). Table bread was delish and my brother had the skirt steak which was very good. Also was a bit disappointed with the service as well - kept having to ask for more water etc. Was hoping it would be better but will likely give it another try - maybe for brunch - because I liked the space.
PS
PaigeS
New Orleans
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a pleasure! Food and service always excellent
HT
HiTc
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambient is very nice. Charming and quiet. Not too casual but very comfortable. The service was great. The food was delicious. I will go back to try other dishes.
c
carolb
New York Area
91 reviews
vip
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
A nice neighborhood spot for a meal after a movie at the quad.. pleasant space, helpful staff, tasty offerings
BS
BarbaraS
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Servise was amazing, food was great, it was a little noisy but to be fair there were 8 of us so we were probably making the most noise 😜
JA
JAMESH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A must see/taste when on a visit to NYC/Greenwich Village.
MZ
MichelleZ
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
This place is great. The food is really good. The service was a bit slow but I like that they don’t push you out after an hour or so. I will def come back
t
terris
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super cool atmosphere and vibe- food was delicious and service was top notch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good place for early breakfast in NY
CS
ChrisS
Houston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for brunch!! Loved the food loved the architecture!!
L
Lexie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
A great place for a work breakfast! Beautiful space and quiet atmosphere with delicious food. Highly recommend.
TF
TheFoodieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
It was a perfect night with great service and great food.
EC
ExperiencedCook
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Cozy setting, friendly wait staff with good suggestions. Entree special better than standard menu. Appetizers too expensive.
S
Serena
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant with affordable price! Love this place ❤️

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Society Cafe using the Order Online button. Society Cafe also 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 539 OpenTable diners.

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