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(Now Closed)Café, Bar, and Wine Bar$$$$
West Village, New York
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Stina P.May 13, 2014pick a table any table out front. cornelia street itself is obvious and tucked away. the cafe is no different. try anything and everything, sit outside, and fall in love with new york over and over.
Vicky SunApril 2, 2015Prix-fixed for brunch is very versatile and priced extremely reasonably. Eggs florentine are delicious, and the Bloody Mary's are excellent for hangovers.
M MarkovJanuary 24, 2016My favorite huevos rancheros worldwide.l! Drinks are a bit pricey, but thankfully brunch only happens once (or twice if you're a lush) a week. Friendly staff, great service, and cozy atmosphere.
Berk KapiciogluMay 31, 2014Great place for brunch. On weekends, get the prix fixe with egg florentine and smoked salmon. If weather is good, sit outside. They also have concerts almost every evening.
Ken WeinerMarch 6, 2015Cozy intimate room downstairs with great jazz music. Only cash is accepted for $20 cover charge which includes $10 drink credit. ATM available.
OlinMarch 24, 2018Such a cosy place perfect for after work! Be sure to check Totally my go-to place in the area out the jazz stage downstairs
ViayraFebruary 3, 2017Must try the Clockwork Mule - great cocktail! They have live music downstairs and the waitress was really nice.
Tim DMay 23, 2015Wonderful place. The only negative is that the young bartender clearly hates his job. Note to all, if you love your work you will never work another day in your life!
Sarah ColvinApril 30, 2012Wow this place is tiny. Make a reservation. Go early as you can. It's hopping upstairs in the restaurant and downstairs in the club. The food is superb. The programming (music schedule) is awesome!
Greenwich Village Literary Pub CrawlJune 23, 2012A former stop on the tour, this was a writers bar. Suzanne Vega came here- part of the Songwriters' Exchange. Great little cafe in a neighborhood with rich literary history. Check us out for more info Read more
The burgers are amongst the best in the city. Cappuccinos are also pretty good.
Robin HirschFebruary 19, 2018Restaurant, Cafe, and Performance Space. The Cornelia Street Café is owned and operated by founder Robin Hirsch, Angelo Verga, and chef Dan Latham.
Serious EatsFebruary 24, 2014Neighborhood icon with live art performances and a solid, affordable brunch.
Cristy JohnJuly 19, 2011One of the best restaurants in the city! Intimate and open ambience. Great selection of wines, great food and generally great service. Try the sesame crusted salmon!
Nicole SerratoreJune 3, 2015Always a good last minute dinner spot. Good food, never a long wait. Can get in easily without a reservation.
Staff PicksAugust 26, 2014Enjoy Jazz? Head over to Cornelia Street Cafe to hear talented artists from Mostly Other People Do the Killing performing live tonight. Wed, 8/27, 8:30pm, $10 cover. Read more
ImSo_BrooklynAugust 10, 2014The mimosas are good. Some plates for brunch are very small, good food just small portions! A nice cozy place nonetheless!
JApril 6, 2018Find out when Jazz nights- go inside and go downstairs. Epic little narrow underground jazz venue.
Leo KimDecember 31, 2013If you're here for the show and you're early, get a drink at the bar. They'll let you wait inside and you get seated first.
Justin MyersJuly 8, 2015Excellent brunch spot in the west village. Good craft cocktails and homemade sangria.
Possibly my favorite restaurant in the city. Great brunch prix fixe.
Katerina AnnaDecember 3, 2014Yummy pancakes! The portion is more European sized rather than American
Agnes FDecember 17, 2013Nice place to eat on a cold night get a table by the fireplace try the cheese plate and pate for an appetizer
Alexander DubovoySeptember 5, 2016One of my favorite venues for innovative jazz and composition in the city
Tina CerneroJune 24, 2012The food & service here is always amazing! Brunch is a great deal & the burgers are the best in town!- Berk KapiciogluNovember 16, 2014Unless you want to watch the street, Home Restaurant across the street has much more delicious brunch options.
Charley ToddSeptember 1, 2015Brunch at the bar when it gets packed. Which it does. Live music at night
Ed KavisheNovember 9, 2012Ask the Chef to make you a Ham & Cheese Omelette....even though it's not offered on the Menu Bon Apetit
Patrick O'ReillyNovember 27, 2010Everyone was nice EXCEPT our waitress, young woman short dark hair. We had large group and she got her auto 20%, and was nasty the whole time. Food & drinks were all fantastic, would go back.
Blake ShawAugust 9, 2011Come here mid-week for breakfast in the summer, sit outside and have a relaxing meal!
Jim McDermottJuly 27, 2011I saw Jeffrey Essmann's new piece, Recession Oratorio. Wow. If he does it again here, get a ticket. A funny, powerful story about the recession.
The food is good...but did you forget? You're on Cornelia St. There are much better restaurants worth your time and $$ next door and across the street. Also, service here is el sucko.
St. Martin's PressOctober 18, 2012Meet Tim O'Mara on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM as he reads from his debut novel Sacrifice Fly. Also with Michele Carlo, Julia Joseph, and John Newell. Hosted by Thomas Pryor. Read more
Sarah SalisburyJuly 20, 2012The risotto was delicious but oh so rich. At least I know I can count on some tasty leftovers for dinner.
Alyssa SheldonJuly 17, 2011The best prix-fixe brunch in the city. What other brunch comes with chocolate bread?!
- Ed KavisheDecember 23, 2012Great Food but very Lousy service, ruder servers, bar tender had no clue what the daily specials were kept asking the other server for them, you would think she would write them down
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Cornelia Street Cafe
29 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker & W 4th St)
New York, NY 10014
United States
New York, NY 10014
United States
Launchpad for Suzanne Vega, The Vagina Monologues & innumerable others, Cornelia Street Cafe has been a mainstay hub of the Old Village since 1977. A fine glass of wine and a finer meal is never far out of reach.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 10:00 AM–11:45 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 10:00 AM–12:45 AM
(212) 989-9319
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"It was just amazing to sit and watch people go by. Then again there was also lovely music played on the outdoor piano that also set a relaxing mood."
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Ricki X - 8.2
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