New York Café

The New York Cafe in Budapest is an experience I will cherish. I had the cheese cake and the tart with raspberry and pistachios, and both were absolutely divine – a perfect blend of flavors and textures that left me wanting more. The service was excellent, attentive without being intrusive, and the music added a beautiful ambiance to the already stunning surroundings. The cafe itself is incredibly cosy, despite its grandeur. I booked my table two months in advance, which turned out to be a great decision, as I didn’t have to queue outside – a common sight for such a popular spot. Overall, the visit exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend planning ahead to enjoy this magical place. Definitely I will come back to visit it again.

Decided to stop and have a late lunch at the famous New York Cafe. We had seen it all over social media and decided we wanted to go. Don't bother it's over hyped, service was less than stellar. Waitress had an attitude from the very beginning she almost didn't take my order until I had to remind her that I still hadn't ordered. For the type of venue, I was expecting tables with linen and cloth napkins. Unfortunately the The tables were super dirty and had cigarette holes 🕳 on the leather portion of the table. It's giving dirty dinner vibes and not an upscale dining venue. We had the wrong drinks and food brought out twice! After waiting for about 45 mins to even get our drinks, which was literally just a coffee, water, and a diet coke. For the prices they charge (29.99€ for a super small schnitzel portion,) I expected much, much better service. We also were going to pay 5.50€ per person to cut the line. The only thing this place has going for it is the ambiance in the main dining room. The upstairs lacks everything.

I had a wonderful experience at New York Café in Budapest! The atmosphere is absolutely stunning, with its elegant interior and historic charm that make you feel like you're stepping back in time. The menu offers a great variety of delicious options, and everything we tried was fantastic. What made the visit even more special was our waiter, Monica. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations and ensuring we had everything we needed. Her warm hospitality really enhanced the experience. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Budapest!

Had a fantastic meal at The New York Cafe this evening. This place should not be missed as it is a magnificent experience. I would definitely recommend booking as the walk up queue is huge. The music switched between a live pianist and a 5 piece Stringed Quintet who were all amazing. Our server, Spisak Monika was great. Explained the menu well and gave good recommendations. Her dessert recommendation of the pistachio tart was the highlight for me. She also checked in with us throughout the meal to make sure everything was going well. Thoroughly recommend this restaurant

New York cafe is a beautiful building. The interior is incredible, but the rest of the experience was nothing special. From 11-12 breakfast or lunch are not served, only dessert and drinks which we did not know prior to arriving. Lucky service was slow and we were able to meet the 12pm lunch time. Service was nothing special, if anything, our server seemed less than enthused. Food was average and nothing special. Both food and drinks were expensively priced for what we got. Overall, we don’t regret the visit to see the stunning interior. However next time would only stop for a coffee.

Didn't mind waiting to go in, once it it is beautiful, but then I noticed the tables. They don't match the interior and cheapen the look of the place. We were seated where it was quite cold. I ordered the hot chocolate, very sweet. Apple tart a bit soft but nice. Nice experience but whoever designed the modern furniture needs sacking.

Overall, I’m quite satisfied with this place! First of all, the location is very convenient as it’s right in front of a tram stop, making it easy for tourists to find. Plus, the building is large and noticeable, so it’s hard to miss. I visited on a weekend afternoon without a reservation and had to wait about 15 minutes before being seated. They use a system where guests are seated as others leave, and luckily, we got a great table. By “great table,” I mean a spot right in front of a small live music performance inside the café, which added to the experience. The food prices are generally quite high, but considering the live performance, I’d say it’s worth it. For those planning to visit, I’d recommend making a reservation beforehand.

Absolutely stunning location with amazing architecture, but not a great experience with the serving. We’ve ordered some cakes and had to ask 2 more times for them (apparently the waiter forgot to register them) after they came, another waiter brought us more of the same cake and it was surprised that it was already there…. Also the cheesecake was bland. A great place to visit and take pictures of course, but I would not go there for a good coffee or food. The queue was decent I would say. We waited 30 minutes in line before we entered.

The New York Cafe in Budapest is an experience I will cherish. I had the cheese cake and the tart with raspberry and pistachios, and both were absolutely divine – a perfect blend of flavors and textures that left me wanting more. The service was excellent, attentive without being intrusive, and the music added a beautiful ambiance to the already stunning surroundings. The cafe itself is incredibly cosy, despite its grandeur. I booked my table two months in advance, which turned out to be a great decision, as I didn’t have to queue outside – a common sight for such a popular spot. Overall, the visit exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend planning ahead to enjoy this magical place. Definitely I will come back to visit it again.

Decided to stop and have a late lunch at the famous New York Cafe. We had seen it all over social media and decided we wanted to go. Don't bother it's over hyped, service was less than stellar. Waitress had an attitude from the very beginning she almost didn't take my order until I had to remind her that I still hadn't ordered. For the type of venue, I was expecting tables with linen and cloth napkins. Unfortunately the The tables were super dirty and had cigarette holes 🕳 on the leather portion of the table. It's giving dirty dinner vibes and not an upscale dining venue. We had the wrong drinks and food brought out twice! After waiting for about 45 mins to even get our drinks, which was literally just a coffee, water, and a diet coke. For the prices they charge (29.99€ for a super small schnitzel portion,) I expected much, much better service. We also were going to pay 5.50€ per person to cut the line. The only thing this place has going for it is the ambiance in the main dining room. The upstairs lacks everything.

I had a wonderful experience at New York Café in Budapest! The atmosphere is absolutely stunning, with its elegant interior and historic charm that make you feel like you're stepping back in time. The menu offers a great variety of delicious options, and everything we tried was fantastic. What made the visit even more special was our waiter, Monica. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations and ensuring we had everything we needed. Her warm hospitality really enhanced the experience. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Budapest!

Had a fantastic meal at The New York Cafe this evening. This place should not be missed as it is a magnificent experience. I would definitely recommend booking as the walk up queue is huge. The music switched between a live pianist and a 5 piece Stringed Quintet who were all amazing. Our server, Spisak Monika was great. Explained the menu well and gave good recommendations. Her dessert recommendation of the pistachio tart was the highlight for me. She also checked in with us throughout the meal to make sure everything was going well. Thoroughly recommend this restaurant

New York cafe is a beautiful building. The interior is incredible, but the rest of the experience was nothing special. From 11-12 breakfast or lunch are not served, only dessert and drinks which we did not know prior to arriving. Lucky service was slow and we were able to meet the 12pm lunch time. Service was nothing special, if anything, our server seemed less than enthused. Food was average and nothing special. Both food and drinks were expensively priced for what we got. Overall, we don’t regret the visit to see the stunning interior. However next time would only stop for a coffee.

Didn't mind waiting to go in, once it it is beautiful, but then I noticed the tables. They don't match the interior and cheapen the look of the place. We were seated where it was quite cold. I ordered the hot chocolate, very sweet. Apple tart a bit soft but nice. Nice experience but whoever designed the modern furniture needs sacking.

Overall, I’m quite satisfied with this place! First of all, the location is very convenient as it’s right in front of a tram stop, making it easy for tourists to find. Plus, the building is large and noticeable, so it’s hard to miss. I visited on a weekend afternoon without a reservation and had to wait about 15 minutes before being seated. They use a system where guests are seated as others leave, and luckily, we got a great table. By “great table,” I mean a spot right in front of a small live music performance inside the café, which added to the experience. The food prices are generally quite high, but considering the live performance, I’d say it’s worth it. For those planning to visit, I’d recommend making a reservation beforehand.

Absolutely stunning location with amazing architecture, but not a great experience with the serving. We’ve ordered some cakes and had to ask 2 more times for them (apparently the waiter forgot to register them) after they came, another waiter brought us more of the same cake and it was surprised that it was already there…. Also the cheesecake was bland. A great place to visit and take pictures of course, but I would not go there for a good coffee or food. The queue was decent I would say. We waited 30 minutes in line before we entered.