Cloister Cafe

BBQStain W. 

on Citysearch

9 years ago

So, I hadn't been here in obviously a long time, since I didn't even know there's a hookah bar portion now! And also the food selection now includes all kinds of stuff, besides Italian, including Asian fare. I enjoyed my food, service was great, especially our server, Kristina, was amazing!! 

Marj D. 

on Citysearch

9 years ago

I 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. 

Rachel P. 

on Yellow Pages

9 years ago

We had a good time in the backyard garden and the waiters did not rush us or anything. It was very relaxing. 

Save a Second T. 

on Citysearch

9 years ago

Cute 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. 

J G. 

on Citysearch

9 years ago

Perfect for the summer. Enjoying a smoke outside in the nice weather, fun music playing, drinks, good company, waiters don't bother you too much = good time. There's a 1-drink minimum and it's not bad. I had their cafe au lait one time and it's pretty good! Their calamari is pretty good too! Last time my friend and I got it mid-smoke and it was a good snack cause we got pretty hungry hah. 

Bree C. 

on Citysearch

9 years ago

This is one of our favorite brunch places. A hidden gem. Even friends living in the East Village hadn't come across it. Good value for money, Bloody Mary and coffee included, and you can sit outside under lovely green vines. There are not many places in Manhattan where you can dine like this outside. We like it. The staff change frequently, which means you wont get to know them and given they are students sometimes it could be better. Note: we do brunch here, we have not done dinner or just drinks. 

Leeno L. 

on Citysearch

9 years ago

I really enjoyed cloister cafe! i came in just for drinks + hookah and I had a great time. The hookah was nice, the staff was really friendly and wasn't bothersome... I ended up staying and just hanging/talking for a while! The decor was beautiful, the atmosphere really laid back.... 

Bee A. 

on Citysearch

9 years ago

I was visiting my Aunt & Uncle in NYC with my 2 sister's and wanted to take them for dinner. They suggested the Cloister Cafe and I am glad they did. The service was great and the food was amazing. We had 2 apps, 5 entres, a bottle of wine and beer and it only came to $125.00! The chicken marsala was perfection and the rib appetizer was to die for. I highly recommend this restaurant. 

TeensieTot F. 

on Citysearch

9 years ago

I went there with a friend and we had breakfast. He was very pleased with his french toast and I thought my omelette was really good.