Fairly basic cafe service (tea, coffee, chips, pastries) in a beautiful space inside the museum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Chris Farrell
Vegetarian options: Lots of excellent vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
DEADMANS BABY
Features: DO NOT NEED ANY MASK WHILE EATING.
Mark Shahon
Great source for learning
Andrew M
Great energy and vibe. Calmness permeates the open space. Delicious food. Really enjoyed the Cauilflower salad !
bigwawao
We saw this place by accident when we were going to a vegan place. It said " Himalayan " restaurant so we decided to try it. We don't know if the food was Himalayan per se but the food was definitely Asian food. And it was good. However, each serving portion was small. Being a cafe, the number of choices was somewhat limited. They do have a bar and do serve alcoholic drinks. You order at a counter and they bring the food to you. Service is a tad slow but not unduly so. Ambience is fanstastic. Low level mood lighting; Subdued colors; chair and tables not squeezed side by side. You can enter the cafe without having to buy a Museum admisssion (Rubin Museum). It is located on the ground floor of the Museum. Great for a quick bite.
Jigme Tsering
I went for a quick look at the Rubin for a school project and stopped by for a drink afterwards. When I went to order a chai latte, I was baffled to be served a cup of hot water with a "chai lattee" bag. If you're going to serve it in a bag, change the price, please.
William Dewey
I am a little biased because I’m an employee and get a discount. But the food is tasty, especially the pork buns.
elciervo
Great vibe on Friday night. DJ provided background to a lively social scene and an enjoyable dinner. My husband's piping hot osso bucco was a delicious and generous serving; we shared a bowl of freshly made humus with flatbread. My munchable lamb meatballs were served in a delicious, well-spiced sauce with hot flatbread. Service was good despite the high demand. Always a pleasure to dine here and to enjoy meditating and viewing several exhibits in upstairs galleries.
B A
Few days ago I had a guest from India and invited him to spend a Friday evening with me at The Rubin Museum . We sat down for a quick meal - couple of small plates and matcha ice cream - before the guided tour and talk at the museum theater. When we asked for a cup of tea we were told that they don’t serve tea but they have alcohol and sodas. Paradox ! Both of us , as yoga teachers and sattvic spiritual life practitioners , don’t drink alcohol and you really don’t expect this kind of answer in a place like this great museum.
The only saving grace is it’s location inside the museum. I ate here when I attended an all-day music festival at the Rubin because it was convenient. Even overlooking the unreasonably priced food, I got sour attitude from the person at the counter and poorly spiced aloo gobi. The girl clearing the tables was really sweet though. I’d skip it and bring a doggy bag.
David Valladares
Went for drinks. Best bartenders.
Bettina K
Café inside the museum with awesome mocca
K Tempest Bradford
I don't come here for the food and I don't think of this as a museum restaurant or a food destination, think of it as a nice lounge inside a great museum that happens to serve tea, pastries, and food.I like to come here to write or work because the place is usually quiet. Even with people browsing the gift shop and it being near the museum entrance, there is little noise. The ambiance is peaceful, like the rest of the place. The chairs are comfortable enough, the tables nice and big.Since this is a museum cafe, the place isn't usually crowded in the afternoons. I've sat here all day writing and never had a problem. If you need power, just be aware that the only outlets are along the wall and there are only a few tables on that side.I've had the teas here and liked them, though they are overpriced. Same with the pastries. Not ridic, just more than I'd like to spend for sitting all day.The biggest drawback to this place are the museum hours. They're not open Tuesdays, not open late most days. The days they are open late the cafe either gets in a bar crowd for happy hour (Wednesday) or a club vibe when the DJ shows up (Friday nights). Other than that, this is a sweet spot.
Fairly basic cafe service (tea, coffee, chips, pastries) in a beautiful space inside the museum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Vegetarian options: Lots of excellent vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Features: DO NOT NEED ANY MASK WHILE EATING.
Great source for learning
Great energy and vibe. Calmness permeates the open space. Delicious food. Really enjoyed the Cauilflower salad !
We saw this place by accident when we were going to a vegan place. It said " Himalayan " restaurant so we decided to try it. We don't know if the food was Himalayan per se but the food was definitely Asian food. And it was good. However, each serving portion was small. Being a cafe, the number of choices was somewhat limited. They do have a bar and do serve alcoholic drinks. You order at a counter and they bring the food to you. Service is a tad slow but not unduly so. Ambience is fanstastic. Low level mood lighting; Subdued colors; chair and tables not squeezed side by side. You can enter the cafe without having to buy a Museum admisssion (Rubin Museum). It is located on the ground floor of the Museum. Great for a quick bite.
I went for a quick look at the Rubin for a school project and stopped by for a drink afterwards. When I went to order a chai latte, I was baffled to be served a cup of hot water with a "chai lattee" bag. If you're going to serve it in a bag, change the price, please.
I am a little biased because I’m an employee and get a discount. But the food is tasty, especially the pork buns.
Great vibe on Friday night. DJ provided background to a lively social scene and an enjoyable dinner. My husband's piping hot osso bucco was a delicious and generous serving; we shared a bowl of freshly made humus with flatbread. My munchable lamb meatballs were served in a delicious, well-spiced sauce with hot flatbread. Service was good despite the high demand. Always a pleasure to dine here and to enjoy meditating and viewing several exhibits in upstairs galleries.
Few days ago I had a guest from India and invited him to spend a Friday evening with me at The Rubin Museum . We sat down for a quick meal - couple of small plates and matcha ice cream - before the guided tour and talk at the museum theater. When we asked for a cup of tea we were told that they don’t serve tea but they have alcohol and sodas. Paradox ! Both of us , as yoga teachers and sattvic spiritual life practitioners , don’t drink alcohol and you really don’t expect this kind of answer in a place like this great museum.
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The only saving grace is it’s location inside the museum. I ate here when I attended an all-day music festival at the Rubin because it was convenient. Even overlooking the unreasonably priced food, I got sour attitude from the person at the counter and poorly spiced aloo gobi. The girl clearing the tables was really sweet though. I’d skip it and bring a doggy bag.
Went for drinks. Best bartenders.
Café inside the museum with awesome mocca
I don't come here for the food and I don't think of this as a museum restaurant or a food destination, think of it as a nice lounge inside a great museum that happens to serve tea, pastries, and food.I like to come here to write or work because the place is usually quiet. Even with people browsing the gift shop and it being near the museum entrance, there is little noise. The ambiance is peaceful, like the rest of the place. The chairs are comfortable enough, the tables nice and big.Since this is a museum cafe, the place isn't usually crowded in the afternoons. I've sat here all day writing and never had a problem. If you need power, just be aware that the only outlets are along the wall and there are only a few tables on that side.I've had the teas here and liked them, though they are overpriced. Same with the pastries. Not ridic, just more than I'd like to spend for sitting all day.The biggest drawback to this place are the museum hours. They're not open Tuesdays, not open late most days. The days they are open late the cafe either gets in a bar crowd for happy hour (Wednesday) or a club vibe when the DJ shows up (Friday nights). Other than that, this is a sweet spot.
One word: Starr.
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