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Cloister Cafe
- American
- New York, NY
About this business
Despite not being known for its food, this East Village restaurant and bar has been a neighborhood favorite for over 20 years. Stained glass windows collected from churches around the world line the walls in the cozy indoor seating area of Cloister Cafe. Outside, a splendid garden complete with a fountain and tiny overhead lights makes for a perfect romantic late night snack or nightcap. Their desserts and hot drinks are tasty and decadent. It is also a great choice for weekend brunch. Popular entrees include filet mignon, c... read more
Location details
238 E 9th St, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
I found the Cloister Cafe as I was walking around the city with some friends during the summer and I decided to go back last weekend. I love the ambiance here, its a little garden in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of the city. The hookah is good and I have to admit I liked their drinks.. Their zuchinni chips are are very tasty and their tiramisu is to die for. I will most deff. be coming back.
"I have been coming here for an eternity, at first mainly for the mojitos, but once they changed their chef, I started coming back for lunch and mojitos. I don't know what magician pours the drinks, but you always leave with a ""buzz"". The Cloister cafe is the best during the warmer months, so you can enjoy many cocktails, under the grapevines and lush foliage, with hookah and friends. The last time I went, was with a friend, on a rainy day, to celebrate her graduation from Parson's. We were seated ""inside-outside"" area, ... read more
Best place for conversation. I ALWAYS enjoy the conversations I have there...there's really something about Cloister. It always leaves me happy! Haha.
This is a great place to go for brunch when there's nice weather. Unlike so many places where you have to wait for an hour or two to sit outside for brunch, there is tons of outdoor seating in the cloister garden. The garden is such a nice atmosphere and relaxing since it is removed from the street.
Adorable spot. Love it!!!! Smoking hookah at a cloister. What a genius idea.
A beautiful little hideaway – The Cloister Cafe is a beautiful little hideaway with a great outdoor garden. Go there for dessert or for drinks, enjoy the garden and the fountain on a lovely summer night. It is a neat date place if you like the medieval/garden decor. The service is friendly and the desserts are luscious.
A nice place – This is a nice place for a hookah lounge. Classier than most other hookah bars. It has both inside and outside seating. Ask to sit outside. The food is pretty good.
Great summer spot – I've only been once, in June. So I can't say how the place is in winter. But it is a GREAT summer spot for inexpensive food and drinks. Plus you can smoke hookah!
Delightful, Tasty, Peaceful. What a pleasure to have well-prepared food in a quiet green zone.
Frequently asked questions about Cloister Cafe
How is Cloister Cafe rated?
Cloister Cafe has a 4.1 star rating with 493 reviews.
When is Cloister Cafe open?
Cloister Cafe is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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