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Penelope
- American
- New York, NY
About this business
Specialties Penelope is a café, bakery, and bar. It is also a worn out welcome mat, a sandwich between frisbee, an off season beer at the Montaukett, a winter nook in Woodstock, and a home away from home. The home-style food is prepared with the best ingredients and a little creativity by a loving kitchen- it is a refreshing take on mom's recipes and is delivered to you here just the same, always with a smile and an encouragement to relax. History Established in 2003. Penelope is a café, bakery, and bar. It is ... read more
Location details
159 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10016, 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 |
Mac and Cheese Me – Friendly service, quiet and low key. Fair prices and nice beer on tap selection. Best place in neighborhood.
West Village feel in Gramercy – Heard good thing about the brunch, but wanted to skip the lines, so decided to try it out for dinner. Was not disappointed. We ordered the fish and chips - very fresh - and the chicken meatballs. Doesn't sound very good, but was very delicious. Their hand-cut fries are good, too, so don't order them if you're on a diet! The ambience was very west village-ish: dim, loud atmosphere and casual waiters (and service). Very low key, but good food.
Best of the Best! – It is by far one of the best places to eat Brunch. Yes, the wait is long, but it is all worth it. The food is great, my favorite: The waffles, and also the fresh OJ. You must go, it's addictive.
Best brunch in NYC – Looking for a brunch spot? Hungover? Too lazy to leave the house? This place has it all. Been here a few times, mainly New Years Day's over the past few years. The brunch menu is unbeatable.
Tasty,Cheap – Tasty, cheap, and a lot of meat. I ordered the chicken meat ball and it was perfect, --the portions are very generous here; so, come prepared to eat! All I can really say is the food here makes you full and happy. Downside to this place is the parking, although the later you come, the better, and service is great all the time.
Must Go! – Upon a recommendation from close friends, I skipped work today and took a stroll up 3rd Avenue to 30th and Lexington. I have mentioned downtown campiness before and this eatery had a couple suspects, but for the most part I loved the crowd, wait staff and especially the food. After a short debate on the influence of their decor (French country or English cottage) we decided to f**k it and enjoy the meal with nice conversation. When entering Penelope there is a baked goods section directly in front of you. Apparent... read more
Overpriced and Overhyped – Been there two times for breakfast. The food is average, but not worth the bill. The menu is extremely over priced, and you do not get what you paid for (small portions and french fries instead of home-fries). The staff isn't very friendly and seams to busy to deal with you. It takes a long time (45 minutes) to get a table and the food is not worth the wait. I don't think you would be able to tell the difference between diner food and this place. On a positive note, the place is clean and has a tre... read more
Packed Tables...Testifying to What? – Four members of Meetup's Thrifty Gourmets group joined me in field-testing this restaurant this past Tuesday. I don't understand why this eatery has been praised so highly. Its staff would not accept a reservation and the host would not seat us until our entire party had assembled. As a result, we waited almost half an hour for a small table in a cramped, but attractive, space. Penelope's policies related to reservations and seating may be intended to drive traffic to its bar. Several me... read more
nice place – I tried to go there 3 times on sunday for a brunch, but it was crowed all the time. Finally I've been there for a breakfast on friday. We didn't have to wait. The breakfast was yummy, simple but innovative. Ths staff is really friendly, they asked if we needed sth quite often but it wasn't too much. I recommend this place. But if you wanna for for a brunch, better to go there before 11am! enjoy
Frequently asked questions about Penelope
How is Penelope rated?
Penelope has a 4.2 star rating with 1,849 reviews.
When is Penelope open?
Penelope is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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