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 (750)

$31 to $50

American

52 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10011

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem

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

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

Restaurant Week - Summer 2025
$60.00 per person
Jul 21, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
RESTAURANT WEEK SUMMER 2025 - 3 Course Prix-Fixe Dinner - $60 per person
Field & Feast: A Seasonal Summer Dinner
$120.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 23, 2025 only
Society Cafe hosts seasonal dinners with local farms and curated wine pairings. Field & Feast Dinner Series Join Greenwich Village staple and market-to-table restaurant Society Cafe – the team behind the regularly sold-out Astrology Dinner Series – for a brand-new dinner series celebrating the restaurant’s deep-rooted relationships with local New York farm partners. Tucked inside boutique property Walker Hotel Greenwich Village, the series will highlight a different farm each season, with menus centered around hyper-local, peak-season ingredients and thoughtfully selected wine pairings, all crafted by Executive Chef Nicholas McCann.

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What 750 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Society Cafe offers an "amazing experience" with "excellent food and service." Guests enjoy the "lovely vibe," "elegant speakeasy" ambiance, and creative dishes like the chicken waffle sandwich. While some note service inconsistencies, the interior and "beautiful setting" are praised. A "hidden gem" for brunch or dinner with attentive staff like Victor and Jesus.

750 Reviews

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marc VIP
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was “over the top” . Great combinations of flavors and creative sauces. Baked oysters sublime, as well as lamb meatballs! Thank you! Server was excellent! Sorry I didn’t get his name.
Society CafeResponded on June 24, 2025
Hi Marc, It's such a pleasure receiving such great feedback. We're lucky that our Chef and his team do a great job in the kitchen and we are very happy to hear that our server was able to guide you so well. We hope you are able to join us again sometime.
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Charles VIP
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food is really good but the service could use a little work.
Society CafeResponded on June 23, 2025
Hi Charles, Firstly, we want to thank you for generously giving us 5 stars. Secondly, our team apologies for dropping the ball with service. Our management team is following up with all our team members to make sure we are doing what we can to make sure that these mistakes don't happen again. Thank you again for joining us, we really appreciate your feedback and patience. We hope to see you again soon!
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Daryl
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My server victor was great! food was great as well! amazing experience
Society CafeResponded on June 17, 2025
Hi Daryl, Thanks so much for your kind words. We really appreciate it. Looking forward to having you join us again.
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Bernard
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
dinner was excellent as always , deserts were just okay.
Society CafeResponded on June 11, 2025
Hi Bernard, Very pleased to hear you had an excellent dinner. Our Chef is in the process of updating our desserts (which we are all excited to taste). We hope to see you again soon!
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Barbara
Greater Boston44 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Despite the restaurant being nearly empty, the service was spotty. The food was ok, but nothing special. The building is really cool so we enjoyed that.
Society CafeResponded on May 22, 2025
Hi Barbara, We are so sorry to hear that our team was not attentive. We will address this immediately. Thank you for providing us feedback so that we have the opportunity to improve!
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Sammy VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an awesome hidden gem. Normal prices and amazing food.
Society CafeResponded on May 22, 2025
Thank you so much Sammy!! We really appreciate you recommending us!
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Thomas
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and ambience. The deserts were a little meh
Society CafeResponded on May 8, 2025
Thank you Thomas!! So glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service. Our Chef is about to roll-out some new desserts shortly!
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Patricia
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
For a restaurant of this type the server should have been better trained. We had to wait so long several times While she just stood at a podium.
Society CafeResponded on April 25, 2025
Hi Patricia, We're so sorry to hear that you didn't have a good experience and that you felt your server should have been more attentive. We want you to know that we work hard with our team to be not only available but also to be friendly and help our guests feel comfortable. We will follow up with our team members and work with them to improve on service and make sure our guests feel that they are available for their needs. Thank you for joining us on Easter Sunday! (apologies we were able to seat you at a round table as they do max out at 6. We hope that you enjoyed the booth as it was the closest option that matched your request). Wishing you the best!
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Zachary
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were fantastic. The ambience was exactly what we wanted.
Society CafeResponded on April 16, 2025
Thank you so much Zachary! We're so happy to hear that you had a great dining experience and recommend us. We hope you are able to join us again.
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Lorena
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great place. I love the ambiance and their brunch!
Society CafeResponded on April 14, 2025
Thank you Lorena! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed Brunch with us. We hope you are able to enjoy us again soon!
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FAQs

Society Cafe offers delivery in partnership with 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 750 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Restaurant Week - Summer 2025

Field & Feast: A Seasonal Summer Dinner

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AI Beta

Popular dishes

Eggs Benedict

Margherita

Wild Mushroom

Menu

What 750 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Society Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Society Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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