A nice chill spot. The decor is beautiful and the hookah is pretty good. The food is okay but who is really going for the food anyway. The drinks are good depending on what you order.
Daniel Lyb
I’ve been coming to this place for years, but since the pandemic the Cafè has changed a lot positively.The garden has such an escapable ambiance from the city environment. Perfect for a date or just to chill/smoke with your best friends.
Emilia Kuzemka
I've had dinner and brunch here a few times over the last few months - and I keep coming back! Each time does not disappoint! They have a beautiful heated outdoor garden and a heated canopy space in the back that allows you to dine even if it's raining. The service is attentive, and the food and drinks are fantastic! Try the Dama Verde or Flor Del Diablo from their new drink menu!
Arlene Y.
Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Come to this beautiful backyard oasis and enjoy some drinks (cocktail and mocktails) and hookah. I love the vibe of this place- it so chill and the decor is so pt. They have a wide variety of flavors and the waiter recommended dragonbreath and pinappple- it was fruity and delicious. They revamped their menu of burgers and fries and now it is Brazilian and Mexican fusion. For appetizers we tried the elote corn (you can choose between corn on the cob or cut up) and we chose the latter and it was yummy. We also ordered the calamari, Brazilian cheese bread, and queso dip and my favorite is the calamari as it came with a sweet chili sauce on top. The avocado tostada was the perfect bite and so refreshing. For entrees we had the steak tacos and carnitas- the steak taco has a cheesy shell which reminded me of Birria tacos and the carnitas was tender. To end the meal we had the get the churros and flan . The flan was great and the churros were soo crispy and great with the caramel dip.
Sophia G.
Incredible food. Incredible environment. Incredible staff. Incredible menu, incredible drinks, I honestly could not have asked for more from this place. Will be returning frequently, this place is a must.
Farhan Rahman
A lovely restaurant hidden away on a quiet street in Manhattan. Cloister cafe has a cute outdoor garden, spacious enough to fit your entire party. From the mosaic tiles, to the water fountain, and all of the plants... This restaurant has created such a serene atmosphere. The food is fantastic! No matter what you order, you can't go wrong.
Robert LaPolla
Great menu, cocktails, beer selection, coffee/even tea. Food is an exciting transfusion menu and brunch is basically second to none. Staff was super helpful and safe- it especially helps they have an AMAZING garden during covid times. Very cool spot worth traveling for- and it was conducive to larger parties. The haters gonna hate but most of them seem insufferable.
Michael Coleman
Food is great, awesome atmosphere, amazing staff/owners - super friendly ppl w/ great service. Prices totally reasonable... great value overall.Solid new spot to do a boozy brunch or dinner. Grab a group of friends and try it. Highly recommend.Oh and support these local family businesses!
Ian Pitts
We love to go out. Last night we found this superb place which friends recommended to us. We spent a delightful experience there with superb cooking and a professional stuff and a great cook. We added this place in our phone list and we shall certainly visit again very soon. We warmly recommend.
Lisa LaPolla
Amazing service and delicious food. I felt beyond safe with their Covid procedures in place!! I will certainly be back. Tip- get the spicy marg!
I’ve been coming to Cloister Cafe for years and have been pleasantly surprised with all the changes they’ve made. A colorful and lively decor paired with amazing cocktails it’s one of my favorite go to’s! The mezcal margaritas are a must but you can’t go wrong with any of the new cocktails! The hookah is smooth, the outdoor garden is beautiful and covid friendly... what more can you want? Oh great food? That’s on point too!
Caitlin Carfagno
Came here for brunch with my girlfriend yesterday and it was too cute not to leave a review. It's a hidden garden in the east village and of course we started with a Bellini and their cactus margarita (sounds as good as it tasted!) . The eggs Benedict was done just right with runny eggs and the wagyu burger with chipotle hit the spot! Definitely recommend and can't wait to go back!
King L.
Great food and service! Comfortable outdoor space. Awesome and chill vibe. Definitely coming back for the fish tacos!
Søren H.
A nice place with a cozy garden and many interesting menu items. I especially liked the Dama Verde cocktail and the fried calamari!
Raymond K.
Came to Cloister Cafe for an outdoor group brunch with friends. Felt very safe and warm. The food was delicious (I had the grab hero omelette and my girlfriend had the açaí bowl - split the churros for dessert) and the cocktails were tasty (bloody, mimosa, watermelon / tequila, gin lemonade)! The garden is so unique to the east village and is great for a date or a group brunch when you want to soak up the beautiful atmosphere and be safe.
A nice chill spot. The decor is beautiful and the hookah is pretty good. The food is okay but who is really going for the food anyway. The drinks are good depending on what you order.
I’ve been coming to this place for years, but since the pandemic the Cafè has changed a lot positively.The garden has such an escapable ambiance from the city environment. Perfect for a date or just to chill/smoke with your best friends.
I've had dinner and brunch here a few times over the last few months - and I keep coming back! Each time does not disappoint! They have a beautiful heated outdoor garden and a heated canopy space in the back that allows you to dine even if it's raining. The service is attentive, and the food and drinks are fantastic! Try the Dama Verde or Flor Del Diablo from their new drink menu!
Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Come to this beautiful backyard oasis and enjoy some drinks (cocktail and mocktails) and hookah. I love the vibe of this place- it so chill and the decor is so pt. They have a wide variety of flavors and the waiter recommended dragonbreath and pinappple- it was fruity and delicious. They revamped their menu of burgers and fries and now it is Brazilian and Mexican fusion. For appetizers we tried the elote corn (you can choose between corn on the cob or cut up) and we chose the latter and it was yummy. We also ordered the calamari, Brazilian cheese bread, and queso dip and my favorite is the calamari as it came with a sweet chili sauce on top. The avocado tostada was the perfect bite and so refreshing. For entrees we had the steak tacos and carnitas- the steak taco has a cheesy shell which reminded me of Birria tacos and the carnitas was tender. To end the meal we had the get the churros and flan . The flan was great and the churros were soo crispy and great with the caramel dip.
Incredible food. Incredible environment. Incredible staff. Incredible menu, incredible drinks, I honestly could not have asked for more from this place. Will be returning frequently, this place is a must.
A lovely restaurant hidden away on a quiet street in Manhattan. Cloister cafe has a cute outdoor garden, spacious enough to fit your entire party. From the mosaic tiles, to the water fountain, and all of the plants... This restaurant has created such a serene atmosphere. The food is fantastic! No matter what you order, you can't go wrong.
Great menu, cocktails, beer selection, coffee/even tea. Food is an exciting transfusion menu and brunch is basically second to none. Staff was super helpful and safe- it especially helps they have an AMAZING garden during covid times. Very cool spot worth traveling for- and it was conducive to larger parties. The haters gonna hate but most of them seem insufferable.
Food is great, awesome atmosphere, amazing staff/owners - super friendly ppl w/ great service. Prices totally reasonable... great value overall.Solid new spot to do a boozy brunch or dinner. Grab a group of friends and try it. Highly recommend.Oh and support these local family businesses!
We love to go out. Last night we found this superb place which friends recommended to us. We spent a delightful experience there with superb cooking and a professional stuff and a great cook. We added this place in our phone list and we shall certainly visit again very soon. We warmly recommend.
Amazing service and delicious food. I felt beyond safe with their Covid procedures in place!! I will certainly be back. Tip- get the spicy marg!
Restaurantji Recommends
I’ve been coming to Cloister Cafe for years and have been pleasantly surprised with all the changes they’ve made. A colorful and lively decor paired with amazing cocktails it’s one of my favorite go to’s! The mezcal margaritas are a must but you can’t go wrong with any of the new cocktails! The hookah is smooth, the outdoor garden is beautiful and covid friendly... what more can you want? Oh great food? That’s on point too!
Came here for brunch with my girlfriend yesterday and it was too cute not to leave a review. It's a hidden garden in the east village and of course we started with a Bellini and their cactus margarita (sounds as good as it tasted!) . The eggs Benedict was done just right with runny eggs and the wagyu burger with chipotle hit the spot! Definitely recommend and can't wait to go back!
Great food and service! Comfortable outdoor space. Awesome and chill vibe. Definitely coming back for the fish tacos!
A nice place with a cozy garden and many interesting menu items. I especially liked the Dama Verde cocktail and the fried calamari!
Came to Cloister Cafe for an outdoor group brunch with friends. Felt very safe and warm. The food was delicious (I had the grab hero omelette and my girlfriend had the açaí bowl - split the churros for dessert) and the cocktails were tasty (bloody, mimosa, watermelon / tequila, gin lemonade)! The garden is so unique to the east village and is great for a date or a group brunch when you want to soak up the beautiful atmosphere and be safe.