The Cloister Cafe
(Now Closed)Café$$$$
East Village, New York
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Paige CAugust 14, 2014Grape vines line the ceilings and walls of this authentic hookah bar/restaurant/lounge. Our group had a lot of fun. The food was delicious. Definitely try their zucchini fries with the special aioli!
Emma HansAugust 28, 2015My favorite hookah bar in nyc! Fair prices, a huge selection of flavors, and they're open late. I've always had good service and the garden is really nice to sit in during the summer.
KarinSeptember 4, 2015Charming place. The hostess and bartender were so sweet. The hookah was good. My crew of friends had mint, peach, watermelon and some crazy thing they recommended. The mint was my fave fyi.- YnesAugust 4, 2015Went to see Stomp and just picked this restaurant by chance. What a great find! The food was very good, service great and a cool place insde! We will definatly go back! Enjoy!
Mariana YelliniSeptember 29, 2015It has character, it has good hookah ($20 per hookah) and a nice vibe. The music is upbeat and their hookah flavor list is extensive. You can even mix flavors!- E. GearJanuary 11, 2016Restful music and relaxing atmosphere. Good food. It had been many years since we were here and did not realize the outside garden was now a hookah lounge.
- Merletoro9September 15, 2015Oh, Cloister. I discovered this place a few years ago with some friends. Chocolate mint is the BEST hookah flavor. I come mainly for the hookah and the atmosphere
Etienne PvstMarch 4, 2017Cloister Cafe is a nice and comfy place. With a good staff always here to help. You can enjoy food drinks and hookah.
- MereNovember 24, 2015The pleasantly sacrilegious ambiance for smoking hookah and drinking fine wine adds to your inebriating experience. The pride and joy of CC though is the outdoor garden.
Frank LopiccoloOctober 9, 2010Malaysian flat bread is amazing. Ocean mussels in white wine are light and flavorful pair them with the Brie and avocado quesdillas. Outdoor cafe with hookahs available completes the experience.- Jona LaggeNovember 16, 2015I have been to many hookah bars, this is bar far one of my favorite! Attentive staff, good price, great atmosphere, and fair priced drinks
I have been to many hookah bars, this is bar far one of my favorite! Attentive staff, good price, great atmosphere, and fair priced drinks- OllieSeptember 22, 2015Pretty decent place for hookah, or just to grab a couple of drinks. The outdoor garden is pretty awesome, and they have Pilsner Urquell on tap.
Went on a Saturday afternoon in the summer. Nice outdoor seating and hookah. Try the grape+mint. So smooth! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
- E LukaFebruary 11, 2016This place is amazing! Great vibes, good food and drink, pleasantly surprised.
- Breezy CNovember 4, 2015I like Cloister because I am so confused by what it is but I love the fact it has hookah and cakes! What an interesting combination.
- JakecAugust 11, 2015Cute place with lots of outdoor space. It's a nice place to chill on a summer night. The scent of hookah smoke wafted throughout the area.
- Normanh490January 29, 2016Love sitting outside in the pretty garden. Servers are always friendly and attentive.
Brook FrazierAugust 12, 2014Beautiful hookah bar... Makes you feel like you're in a castle garden and not in a smokey hole (like other hookah places)
One of my favorite hookah places. Pay a ton of attention to your hookah and it has a garden that is the prettiest! And the food isn't too shabby.- ElisaSeptember 10, 2015We had a good time in the backyard garden and the waiters did not rush us or anything. It was very relaxing.
MannyJuly 6, 2014Good food and reasonable prices. BEWARE for the automatic gratuity on all checks and they still leave an open tip line on your credit card receipt.- Erman DioDecember 17, 2015I love this place! It is always so fun and it is a great place to bring friends.
- LaurieDecember 23, 2015This place is wonderful!! The atmosphere is awesome and the hookah lounge is so much fun.
Fred TenzerMarch 1, 2019Please read my article on bathrooms at the following link;
Kevork KazanjianDecember 29, 2013This place uses insta light charcoal, it's a no no for real smokers, specially from LA. Good vibe though and better than being in a "club" hookah atmosphere.
Chris EvansJune 20, 2014Shisha is pretty good for the City. Food is decent, and has a really chilled vibe. Great for pre-drinks
Jenn SchwartzSeptember 13, 2015Outdoor hookah in their charming garden. There's a covered portion too, in case of crappy weather.
Seline JungApril 14, 2015Brunch special: $11.95 for an entree and two drinks, including one alcoholic. Must try their omelettes.- JoAnne HoffmanJuly 23, 2010This cafe in the center of Fort Try on Park and just minutes from the Cloisters is absolutely magical and wonderful quiet escape from a wonderful but noisy city. Read more
Eunie COctober 21, 2012Cafe russe and bloody Mary's are great Sunday afternoon drinks. Tiramisu is yummy too.
Shengyu ChenApril 12, 2012It could be a real nice place for lounging with friends and just hanging out when it's not too crowded. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Dan MarottaJuly 15, 2012Get the Blue Martini if you want to get messed up - strongest martini you will ever get! Also greattttttt hookah!
salmon salad is the bomb; and of course if you are smoking hookah try the New York.
Samantha KellyJanuary 20, 2013Love the garden area in the summer. Great place to pregame before going next door to Solas.
Melissa / ZubiSeptember 22, 2013This place is a true getaway. Gorgeous food, gorgeous atmosphere on a sunny day.
Mark ZJanuary 1, 2012Awesome hookah lounge! Relaxing music, Apple Mint hookah, and try the Nutty Monk martini.
Rozi LeviOctober 2, 2011Nice music and hood earl grey! Also try east village hookah (w honey and coffee)
Tarah FeinbergOctober 24, 2010Peek inside for some vibrant, bizarre religious art on the walls, a full suit of armor w/ broadsword & a ball & chain. Good stuff.
Andrew OstranderJune 1, 2013Pretty key spot. Get a place in the middle for some good vibes and strange times.
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- Mon–Thu
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–4:00 AM
- Sun
- Noon–1:00 AM
(212) 777-9128
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & American Express)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Jukebox
Dining Options
Table Service
Parking
Street, Public Lot, Valet
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Tasting Menu
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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