Cafe Orlin
(Now Closed)Café, Mediterranean Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
East Village, New York
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Matt SzenicsApril 11, 2012You really can't go wrong with brunch here. But try the Norwegian Smoked Salmon, your stomach will thank you.
Jamie DorfmanJanuary 30, 2013Babaganoush is amazing. Great deals on wine. The cod special was perfect!
Bastian BeyerMay 18, 2012Great breakfast place! Tastes awesome! It's really nice to sit outside (nice street!)
Billy MarksAugust 18, 2014Pumpkin pancakes are a MUST regardless of the savory vs. sweet brunch feud.
Classic East Village brunch. Everything is good but pumpkin pancakes are the best.
Alex GodinJanuary 20, 2013The eggs blackstone are INCREDIBLE. Easily one of my top 5 fave brunch meals.
StephanieApril 19, 2014Very good food and wait was less than 20 minutes at noon on a sunny Saturday!
AlaraOctober 8, 2016I know the breakfast is good but went there for dinner. Still impressed with the broad menu and tastes.
Paul NoceraJune 17, 2010great menu, not a mile long, so what they offer is well prepared every time. always good for a destination if there is a snow storm or an electical blackout.
Giovanni Walter VatieriApril 29, 2013Loved the French Toast! Great Music & Michal (one of the waitresses) is super sweet!
Go there for brunch.. its a must! one thing I don't like is the syrups that comes with the buttermilk pancakes... it's not swt enough!!
Berk KapiciogluJanuary 16, 2016I tried both the Egg Norwegian and the Middle Eastern Breakfast. Middle Eastern Breakfast is by far the best. Egg Norwegian was not good, since the bread was stale. Server was arrogant.
Doris NeubauerDecember 19, 2012The Hijiki is something to try -one of those weird plates where is both heavy and light at the same time. Lots of flavor.
aisha1908January 5, 2014Order a cocktail. Whoever works the bar weekday mornings is gifted with the spirits!
Diana's Breakfast is amazing. Poached eggs over potato cakes with smoke salmon is amazing. This place in general is amazing.
SparkieSeptember 26, 2012East Village – generously priced, $12 includes cappuccino or tea.. outside seating. Also has BYOB!
BrianSeptember 7, 2010Date #21, Martha: Awesome brunch place—a great deal. Just think twice when you order the brunch gimlet. It is bright pink and is served in a martini glass..........
Manasa VedulaApril 24, 2012Try the hummus whenever you pop by. Its silky smooth, a perfect starter to any meal here.
Erin HauswirthMay 13, 2010Best eggs benedict hands down! And on the weekends they have a special that's a salmon benedict with a potato pancake that's outrageously tasty.
Keri .June 12, 2011Ever Anthony bourdain's Mediterranean episode? Get the labne cheese w/ pita as a side. It's like gooey cream cheese drenched in honey.
Ms HeleneMarch 24, 2012Bustling and busy spot due to the prices and generous servings for brunch. The smoked salmon salad was a bit underwhelming though. Plain dressing and lots of leaves and celery.
Nicholas BorgeJuly 6, 2016The food was delicious but they do cram people together - the next couple was half a meter away from us...
Rarely ever a wait, breakfast till 4 everyday including remarkably yummy oatmeal & free WiFi. Also, open 24-7, hooray.
🆗🆒Lindsey WeberDecember 20, 2010My new favorite brunch spot -- especially the potato pancake eggs benedict (with salmon!) DELICIOUS.
IvyAugust 27, 2012Cappuccino and pumpkin pancakes a must! If you don't, you will regret it! YUMMY!!!
Brandon SidesAugust 15, 2015We all got cocktails, we are all jealous of the one person that ordered the cucumber martini. FML.
Inside New YorkMay 4, 2012The breakfast special is huge, delicious, and cheap!! We couldn't ask for more!
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- Mon–Thu
- 9:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Fri
- 9:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:30 AM–2:00 AM
(212) 777-1447
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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