Fanelli Cafe is the perfect spot for a cozy escape on a cool, rainy day. It can get so crowded here that I have often just avoided it for years (decades actually). I was lucky this past Friday.
We stopped in for just a coffee and a shot of bourbon and some time to write and talk, but the atmosphere was what really stood out.
The old boxer photos lining the walls gave it a nostalgic charm, and the staff was genuinely friendly. Whether you're there for a quick drink or to soak in the history, it’s a timeless gem in the heart of SoHo.
You can definitely feel the old school charm here and you definitely want to taper your expectations but for me, it's the sort of old, beautiful, beat up that I like.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Diego Adolfo Santamaria Razo
Friendly people, slow service and great wings. The burger was disappointing.
I cannot give 5 stars because of the burger. For the rest, surely an iconic place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ali Bellur
They become very slow
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Ashley LaRue
MID. no flavor, nothing original or special or even really good. Don’t understand the hype.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Tom Quinn
Convenient place for a good lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
kakhi chiqovani
Disgusting drinks , and the food! filthy environment , Margaritas made with house tequila is disgusting Sorry Fanelli but you have to work on your drinks and the food
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Luis Gonzalez
The coffee is excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Debasish Mishra
When you are tired and bored shopping with wife or gf in Soho, this is the place to settle down for a nice drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Agnese B
worst service ever
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Nicole D.
Perfect place for people watchinng if you seat outside as it very well located in a corner between the streets with the most fashionable stores! Definitely NOT the best place to eat, as the fries were extremely oily and the steak sandwich was not tasty. Going for drinks should be fine!
We walked into this café on a beautiful sunny day and chose to sit outside to enjoy the weather. The food was delicious—simple yet full of flavor. The breakfast sandwich was particularly satisfying and hit all the right notes. However, the service was not very attentive. Our waitress forgot two items from our order and rarely checked in on us. We also ordered a drink that never arrived, even though we received our food first. While the food was great, the service could use some improvement to match the quality of the dishes.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
L M
Very nice and place. Good food and ambience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valérie SARTORE-GRUEAU
Very pleasant time to have lunch inside the café, remaining in its original state and with welcoming and very efficient staff. The dishes are prepared with fresh products and in the American tradition. We recommend without reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Rizvi
The quality is so consistent and the atmosphere never disappoints
Fanelli Cafe is the perfect spot for a cozy escape on a cool, rainy day. It can get so crowded here that I have often just avoided it for years (decades actually). I was lucky this past Friday.
We stopped in for just a coffee and a shot of bourbon and some time to write and talk, but the atmosphere was what really stood out.
The old boxer photos lining the walls gave it a nostalgic charm, and the staff was genuinely friendly. Whether you're there for a quick drink or to soak in the history, it’s a timeless gem in the heart of SoHo.
You can definitely feel the old school charm here and you definitely want to taper your expectations but for me, it's the sort of old, beautiful, beat up that I like.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Friendly people, slow service and great wings. The burger was disappointing.
I cannot give 5 stars because of the burger. For the rest, surely an iconic place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
They become very slow
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
MID. no flavor, nothing original or special or even really good. Don’t understand the hype.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Convenient place for a good lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Disgusting drinks , and the food! filthy environment , Margaritas made with house tequila is disgusting Sorry Fanelli but you have to work on your drinks and the food
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
The coffee is excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
When you are tired and bored shopping with wife or gf in Soho, this is the place to settle down for a nice drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
worst service ever
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Perfect place for people watchinng if you seat outside as it very well located in a corner between the streets with the most fashionable stores!
Definitely NOT the best place to eat, as the fries were extremely oily and the steak sandwich was not tasty. Going for drinks should be fine!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
We walked into this café on a beautiful sunny day and chose to sit outside to enjoy the weather. The food was delicious—simple yet full of flavor. The breakfast sandwich was particularly satisfying and hit all the right notes. However, the service was not very attentive. Our waitress forgot two items from our order and rarely checked in on us. We also ordered a drink that never arrived, even though we received our food first. While the food was great, the service could use some improvement to match the quality of the dishes.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Very nice and place. Good food and ambience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very pleasant time to have lunch inside the café, remaining in its original state and with welcoming and very efficient staff. The dishes are prepared with fresh products and in the American tradition. We recommend without reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The quality is so consistent and the atmosphere never disappoints
great spot of cheap last night eats
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries
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