Outdoor seating
Yes
Cafe Gitane in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Usually a wait
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 212-334-9552
Site: http://www.cafegitanenyc.com/
Site: http://www.cafegitanenyc.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:12–10PM
- Tuesday:12–10PM
- Wednesday:12–10PM
- Thursday:12–10PM
- Friday:12–10PM
- Saturday:10AM–10PM
- Sunday:10AM–8PM
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Comments (199)
Very unprofessional waitress. One brought in wrong item. One forgot our coffee. Our canceled our coffee and the other one wanted to charge us for that at the same time. Instead of taking care of orders they’re just petting dogs and looking at mirrors to do make up….. I used to be a barista at the busiest coffee shop so I know serving people can be tired and busy but STILL THAT’S YOUR JOB.
My favourite cafe in the world (after travelling a few million miles to 100+ cities). The spiritual heart of NYC as a creative organism, a buzzy oasis of tranquility, an engine for happy coincidence, home.
Was much better before Covid. No attitude. Not the same quality I’m sorry to say that… Not friendly how it used to be before pandemic. That’s very sad because it was my best place during a years. I’m not sure I’ll come here again ((
Absolute gem. Best cafe in the city
I really hate it when I forget to take a photo... usually happens when I am into the food. This place was a good find. Got a beet salad, couscous salad, americano and bread pudding. All very good. Would recommend this place if you are in the neighborhood. Funky vibe with great food and music. $36 for everything. A real find.
$4 8oz cokes and $9 fruit salads. Hey!! whats not to like, especially, when you can sit around and be cool and see and be seen .
Simple flare casual and cozy.Good lamb sausage and good spice in food. Fantastic hot chocolate. Lavazza coffee. Outdoor seating under sun umbrella. Reasonable price.
The most delicious breakfast in the area!! Super healthy options too.
I am not 100% sure, but I guess this is a Morocco-ish style restaurant. It had an eastern style environment with old fixtures and staff had a welcoming Mediterranean attitude. The place is not fancy but cozy and friendly. Menus and even bathroom signs were in English and French. The food was good, but I think not everyone would have the same idea. The food is reasonably priced.
Great little french cafe.The food here is really great. Vegetables are fresh, the serving is beautiful and the service is friendly and professional.
Luc, my husband and I stopped by to see you, but you’re in Morocco. The food was just as good as I remembered. Enjoy your trip, and maybe a la prochaine!
Cute little cafe, also gets crowded but if youre lucky, its a very good location to sit down and people watch. Service was delightful and coffee and food up to par.
Good service, and food tastes healthy and tasty. Portion is just like any other brunch places. I’d come back when there’s no 30+min wait.
Note: cash-only! ATM available down the street in a market on Prince.Charming little cafe with good drinks and great French-Morocan cuisine. Very good service. Came on a weeknight and it was easy to get a table, but as the night went on it got busier. Will be back for brunch at some point.
The waitresses here are hardworking women! They remembered me from my last visit months ago.The couscous is so divine here, but that’s also because it was my first restaurant in NYC I’ve ever tried hummus, couscous, zhoug (that green sauce). The intro to that cuisine made me remember this place forever.This time I visited for a classic hot chocolate and croissant. The hot chocolate is so special with the cocoa on top. They’re always lovely and patient here.
Excellent food and service. Really enjoyed the egg, tomato, parmigian, and sausage sandwich, as well as their coffe. This is a small cafe, so you might end up waiting a little for a table.
Next time one of your waiters want to comment on a tip, may they first wonder or ask why rather than suggesting the « usual » tip levelThat person comment was inappropriate for the wait and service received.
Very nice place, but they forgot our order and also that we had asked for the bill.
Next time one of your waiters want to comment on a tip, may they first wonder or ask why rather than suggesting the « usual » tip levelThat person comment was inappropriate for the wait and service received.
Next time one of your waiters want to comment on a tip, may they first wonder or ask why rather than suggesting the « usual » tip levelThat person comment was inappropriate for the wait and service received.
Next time one of your waiters want to comment on a tip, may they first wonder or ask why rather than suggesting the « usual » tip levelThat person comment was inappropriate for the wait and service received.
The couscous is absolutely fantastic. I also really liked the salmon fillet.The place is really nice, has a good neighborhood vibe, great staff, great food. Highly recommended.
Love love love love.Such cool atmosphere, simply delicious food, it is so hearty and well balanced, generous portion sizes and friendly waitresses. Delicious cheesecake and Aperol, also would highly recommend their quinoa roasted veg salad as well as smoked trout salad. But most things I’ve got to try from their menu is worth trying.Well done guys. 👌🏻
I went twice this weekend, and both visits were lovely. The food was great, but the service was phenomenal. Ill definitely be back.
Usually crowded but when you can go at an off time it is worth it. The food is light and special, but over all nothing to keep coming back to. More of a nice place to show off with pleasant food and drink options.
Very slow service, and very unpolite. No wi fi for guests... the interior and sitting infront is nice though...
Incroyable. Cozy and delicious. Food was incredibly well-spiced and flavourful, and the ambiance was très charmant while energetic and inviting. We ate one of the best veggie burgers Ive ever had (I say this an aficionado of veg burgs). The couscous was all amazing.
Love the food! coffee was so good! service was super friendly and nice! My fav is the cous cous and the vegan berry cake ;)
Have to give this place 3 stars because of the service. The food was good but the service was not, the waitresses kept messing up the orders and bringing the wrong things to our table, it took a while to get their attention and we were brought a cup with lipstick stain and when asked for another one the waitress had an attitude. The place is really cute and small so I was confused for the lack of service.
Uncomfortably smoky inside; I asked to sit outside, where I was admonished for ordering only beverages (a privilege reserved for those willing to brave the smoke inside).Decent price for a cappuccino, but overpriced for how burnt it was.I had been here a few other times, and always found it unremarkable but reliable. After this visit, I probably wont return.
Very good food and fast service. A cool spot if you appreciate nice crowds and a bit of noise. Perfect location, but only cash payment are accepted.
I had the couscous, a fresh pressed grapefruit juice and an espresso. everything was very good, fresh and the atmosphere cosy
Very good food, everything was served quick and the stuff was friendly. Only the ambiente would need some refreshment.
Worse service we have ever had in NYC. Our waitress got our order wrong, then charged us for food we never ordered, and ignored us for most of the meal. Not sure what was wrong with her. Fortunately, the other waitress Mattie stepped in to help. Food was excellent. What a shame
Honestly speaking, it’s a beautiful location and has great atmosphere but the food is mediocre. The chicken with couscous was recommended to me but is pretty simple fare. Fun spot however in soho to catch up with friends and people watch but that about sums it up.
Nice place, good food and cheap. :) the two of us shared one Moroccan couscous and one salmon omelette (around $23 for both, excluding tip). Both were great but we preferred the couscous. Service was outstanding. Would definitely go again :)
The food was delicious and healthy, love the Mediterranean touch of olives, cheese and eggplant in most dishes. Great pricing and hip attractive clientele
Terrible service- do they even want returning customers? Had to remind the waitress & chef three times so they’d finally make the to-go order that was supposed to be ready for pick up when my husband went to get it. They forgot a side and the waitress seemed snobby when I told her this fact, just a lazy “what do you want me to do about this?” Would have expected a refund for all the trouble but that wasn’t offered, just a long wait for the side. I used to be a waitress and this is just abysmal service quality.And the prices just do not match the quality or quantity of the food- too high for what you get. Was the second and last time we eat from here. There are so many better Mediterranean places around here, why suffer needlessly at this rude, unhelpful place?
The restaurant is situated in great area for tourists, the locals or businessmen . What i liked about the place, was the ambience, original layout, very pleasant staff and oh food , the most important the food was amazing ;meaning mouth watering made from fresh ingredients, with original layout. There is something for everybody on the menu ; regular meals or fancy being brave they have it. I am so definitely coming back soon while in Tokyo. Definitely worth it!! :)
One of the best places to grab a casual meal. Have been coming here for years and though the place has become less popular, and less detail-oriented than it used to be, the food is still pretty good. My go-to dishes at are the couscous, stuffed eggplant, olives (they come with oranges and spicy pepper), and avocado toast. They also have pretty good tables wines. The service is pretty good.
Good food but the service and ambiance were so-so.
Go here if you can spend up to 30 minutes just waiting for someone to MAYBE acknowledge you. :)
Great little cafe. Friendly staff. Waffle was great.
Interiors are cozy and nice. The service is chipper and friendly. Mocha is good -- not too sweet. And drinks come with complimentary dark chocolate! Avocado toast was fresh and zesty. Baked eggs with salmon was savory and delicious without being too much. Brie and apples makes a fantastic light shared brunch appetizer.
Absolutely terrible. I can confidently say I have never been to a worse establishment in my entire life. Took us a while to get seated and waitress had a horrible attitude the whole time. When the food finally arrived, it was burnt. When my son with autism didn’t want to eat the food because it looked disgusting, we took him around the corner to a pizza place. After he got the single slice of pizza he tried to bring it in the restaurant. When he did, the waitress told him no outside food. We ordered around 60 dollars worth of food. Yet, my autistic son was not allowed to eat his single slice in the place that he needed to get because the food from the cafe was burnt. They made him eat outside and watch us eat our terrible cafe food through the window. Unbelievable. Terrible staff, terrible food and high prices. Avoid at all costs and tell your friends to boycott this place. I will spend every last waking minute of my life trying to get this pace closed down.
If all hipster heavens came with such delicious food, no one would have a problem with ubercool dudes. The couscous mountain dish here is great to look at and thrilling to eat. It may be hard to catch the wait staffs attention at times but the food is worth it.
Cosy place, perfect for lunch/brunch. I liked the ambience. Food was tasty.
I only had a few small plates here since they were closing soon (I only wanted small plates anyway since it was late and I just wanted something to eat after work) but they were all great. I definitely want to come here at some point and have a full meal, but all three plates I ordered were on point. Its such a small place I wasnt expecting much, so it was a very pleasant surprise when the food came out delicious.
Nice small restaurant to get brunch. The servers are very friendly and were apologetic when our food took a bit longer than expected. The food itself is as you would expect from a small shop. The taste is good but not great.
Good food, well priced. Its often crowded since its a small place and its cash only. I think the downfall to this restaurant is the service. The waitresses have this pompous attitude, which doesnt make it a relaxing or comfortable place to eat. You constantly feel rushed as theyve cleared your table and even take away your water without even asking if youre done. I understand that they want to keep a flow of traffic in the restaurant, I just feel they need to go about it in a more polite manner. I feel rushed every time Ive eaten there, and thats not the way any person wants to feel when eating or conversing with friends.
Amazing desserts and friendly staff.
Cozy, great and quick service. The avocado toast is simply delicious n healthy:)
Stopped in here after going on the Tommy’s New York tour of the Catacombs. I had the tuna ceviche and the wife had arugula salad. We both enjoyed the food. Space was cozy however not what I would call overtly crowded.People around us were having great conversations while we ate and planned out our changing day due to rain.I would recommend this place again.
Always worth to stop by for a avocado sandwich with whole grain or their salads!
One of my favorite brunch spot in the city. Excellent french breakfast and dinnerBring Cash. no credit card accepted.Everything Ive ever eaten here is delicious. Service is great. Usually crowded around brunch time.Some of my favorites:Yogurt with granola and fruitOrange wafflesCouscous with chicken and vegie tooAvocado toastArugula salad with beets, olive tapenade, apples, organic chicken
It’s in a great location and works well for a quick coffee meet up. The environment is really friendly and cute. The food knocks it down a few stars - it’s almost exclusively super dry and overcooked/overbaked when it comes out.
It was like I stepped into France. The decor and atmosphere had a great feel to it. Who ever designed the place A+++. Food was delicious. Its a bit pricey though so expect to spend some coins
Great service, and the fruit salad bowl is amazing.
Clean eats. the gentle recipes and staff make for such a pleasant experience, especially if you can manage to get here during sunlight hours. :)
This French/Moroccan restaurant always has a queue. Whether its rain or shine, there is always a crowd. It is probably due to the size of this place. However, the avocado toast makes up for the snugness of this restaurant. It is so simple, yet it is delectable. Will try to make it on my own instead of waiting for a table.
Quirky and unique decor. The food was delicious and tasty.
Nice spot. Kind of reminds me of a European café, not only in terms of design and food but also atmosphere and service. One thing that would probably never happen in Europe is that one time I only ordered coffee at around noon where people had lunch and the waitress pointed out that the table is actually reserved for someone who also orders food (not sure if its a common restaurant rule due to a limited seating possibility, but I felt it wasn’t that nice).
Moroccan style Cafe with delicious food and great coffee. I highly recommend for a nice sit down alone outside or with friends.
This charming little restaurant has a great atmosphere with delicious food. A great little gem if you like French/Moroccan food. The baked eggs were quite delicious!
Dont let the plain wrapper keep you away. Great vibe and energy mixed with fabulous food. Small menu, but diverse enough for our groups varied palates.
I love this place. i have never had to wait which is surprising because it is very good. the staff are very friendly and the service is fast and clean. it also has quirky decor and it nice to sit and enjoy a meal after a long day. the prices are also reasonable- you will definitely be full by the end of your meal.
Nolita is a great neighborhood in general and this spot is one of the gem restaurants within that hood. The Moroccan couscous is world famous. Or at least famous domestically. But the best thing of all on the menu is the avocado toast - multi-grain toast with dried red pepper flakes, olive oil, and of course... avocado. Simple and amazing. Great, hip waitstaff as well!
It’s been for a while since the last time I was there, but I still can smell the coffee and wonderful food, the service is great and atmosphere is is always pleasant. Busy or not, you can always have a good time here!
My first foray 7 years ago with baked eggs and avo toast. This place is a classic and so happy they’re still in the hood. Breakfast to be honest is a major standout here. The dukkah is fantastic and the cafe culture it exudes is exactly what we all think of when eating in NYC
Every aspect of our meal at Cafe Gitane was awful. The food was over priced, unseasoned, and the bread that was served was stale and dry. Furthermore, the three slices of bread were barely slices and for more it cost 75 cents. The server took more than 25 minutes to even ask if we wanted drinks (my friend ordered a regular coffee and was brought an americano), and then only took our orders after I got up to ask to order. The food was unimpressive. I ordered the baked aggs with basil, tomatoes and added lam sausage. The eggs were tough, the tomatoes were straight from a can. The sausages were lovely. The hostess was standing next to us throughout the meal texting. The server had to be flagged again to get our bill and she scowled at our request. It is cash only (which we were rudely informed of by the hostess who took a break from texting) and we left virtually no tip as the whole experience was terrible. On our exit the hostess accosted us and barred the exit to the restaurant demanding to know why we thought the service was insufficient. She was not satisfied by all of these reasons and we stepped around her to leave. I will never go to this restaurant again
Café Gitane is a long time favorite of mine. The first time I eat here I was put off by the cramped space, limited drink menu, and cash only. But than I eat. I had the couscous with Merguez sausage and the meatballs. It was all delicious. The presentation was great as well. Iv been back to this location several times. If the small space, drinks and credit card thing are a problem for you. Just go to the one at the Jane hotel. Its bigger, have more menu options and a full bar. Plus youll get a kick out of the Jane hotel. Its straight out of a Wes Anderson movie.
One of the waiters split sauce all over my silk dress, and all she said was “I’m sorry”.I can’t wear my dress anymore 😡
What I love about this place is that the staff is really nice and friendly, it’s allowed to stay a bit longer just to talk or read, and it feels like an old movie setting
I happened to wander into Cafe Gitane with a few friends on a brief trip to NYC and Im so happy we did. The establishment is small and unassuming – I think my living room is bigger than the whole restaurant – and it has a lived in feel, but I mean all of this in the most endearing way. The food is where Gitane really shines. All around, presentation, taste, portion size, price, really good. For reference, I got the Hachis Parmentier and would happily get it again, though I also just need to explore more of the menu. Ill be back when I return to NYC.
The definitive, authentic Soho Cafe - a great place for a brew or a snack
Go for a solid cup of coffee and the avocado toast. The couscous is also fantastic. Seems to always be crowded no matter what hour and the seating is rather tight but for a guaranteed solid meal this is the place to go.
Every time I go there I have the baked pasta. Really good and really cheap! Great option when you are around.Make sure you check out the new restaurant at the Jane hotel, which is bigger and nicer than the one in Nolita.
Great service and good atmosphere
One of my favorite places in NYC. Had my first date with my now husband 15 years ago and we go back periodically to enjoy the same food and atmosphere. I hope they’re around forever.
Food was ok. Cafe had too many tables. It was overstuffed. Your customers arent going to be comfortable if they are on top of each other. Service was mediocre. Wont be going there again.
Ordered a croissant and coffee to go as I was on the way to airport with luggage. Coffee took a really long time and it was served in normal cup on a plate, and not in a takeaway cup. They said they would make one to go and gave the first coffee to someone else. You never know whether your taxi to LGA is going to take 30 mins or an hour with traffic. The second run of my coffee seemed to take forever. Incredibly slow and lassez faire service. I had to cancel and go. I didnt ask for a refund, could have taken days. Cant miss my flight.
Food was delicious. Place was full, but didnt feel like too much,and the waitresses were friendly and efficient. The waffle was perfect
This the SPOT for great Moroccan food. With an intimate and unique ambiance, Cafe Gitane takes you to the heart of Marrekech with its delicious Couscous and the delicious aroma of so many other dishes. Great place for a date night as well! Try it when you are in the Soho area!
Enjoyable experience! Food was delicious, and interesting; atmosphere was calm, and lovely. Would definitely recommend it if youre in the area!
Simple chic menu. Has been around for more years than I can remember. Its my go to spot for a girls dinner. I just love all the dishes and wine!
Always a curious crowd, this space acts as the central hub of Nolita quite well. Food is delicious and primarily organic, breakfast is served all day through to the midnight hour
The rest is soooo cute, a little but very comfortable. Also, the waitress and people who works here is very friendly. And the food! OMG! Soooo yummy! definitely a 10!!
I came here with my Asian American social networking group for Yum Cha on a stormy Saturday afternoon. Located inside East Broadway Mall of the second floor under the Manhattan Bridge. The quality of food is good yet there were not many carts circling the restaurant of this grand size. The staff is somewhat inattentive as members of our party hailed a waiter numerous times for a cup of hot water and order a platter of Hoi2 Sin1 Chou Mein.The decor is a large chandelier with two large photos on opposite walls of Hong Kong harbor landscape and Chinas Forbidden Citys Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang.The restrooms are somewhat filty and there are no basic amenties as paper towels near the sinks.
Very good food and European cafe atmosphere.
Its Moroccan, you get a tower of perfect couscous. The harissa is also great, makes the bright red purée you get in a jar at the grocery a joke. Very reasonable wines by the bottle as well.
Two words: avocado toast. the brunch here is great and cheap. Though it can be difficult to get a seat on a weekend day, the typically short wait is well worth it.
Really good breakfast and a nice French ambiance
So delightful! I had the baked eggs with salmon, the eggs where delicious and fluffy and the potatoes were fork tender. Excited to go back
Cute cafe with basic food and basic service. Comparable to other brunch spots in the area. Cute outdoor seating option in the summer.
We sat outside and had a coffee. Very pleasant and relaxing. The young woman who served us was very polite, helpful and unobtrusive.
Shameful attempt at couscous. Improperly cooked and under-seasoned. Beets in their beet salad under cooked and rendered flavorless.But see, in place of decent food, guests are simply pumping each other full of ego boosting words and glances, that kind that are tossed across the room and linger in obvious assessment. This is a place for consuming a scene, a fantasy, not dinner.
My favorite place for brunch inManhattan. The owner is a super guy, the food is great and the mimosas are the best in New York
Cash only. Went on a Sunday morning for brunch, not any real wait. Food was good and simple. Will have to go back and try some of the actual lunch/dinner dishes.
A really cute cafe with great drinks (had Kir and some of the wines). The salmon pot pie is really unique too.
New classic. Always feels cool to have a coffee or dinner there. The one at Jane Hotel feels like an Indiana Jonea movie. I recommend.
Baked eggs were so yummy! And a healthier alternative to a lot of places. Mulled wine was awesome :)
Small coffe shop between Noho & Little Italy. We had a great early breakfast!Cafecito entre Noho & Little Itali. Hicimos un gran desayuno tempranito!
Awful place, avoid! Very poor food (they pretend to be a French food place but trust me, I come from Paris and it is no French alike), even worse service... Look around, there are plenty of restaurants and anyone would be better
Very nice Moroccan dishes, slightly arrogant waitresses. Their other location in Hotel Jane is friendlier and has a warmer atmosphere.
Amazing cous cous and cozy vibe
Love. Love. Love! Delightful wine and Cocktails. Turkish green tea is floral and lovely. Great neighborhood spot.
Great food, great wine and great service. I especially love that they have a few outdoor seats too!
AVOCADO TOAST and a bunch of other delicious food. Mac and cheese is amazing. Staff is great. Only bummer is its cash only.
Very good food, informal, unpretentious and a more relaxed vibe than the average NY brunch spot
Waiters were tired and dirty clothes. but the food is excellent. excellent chef. and the price is very nice.
Lovely aperol spritzes! Not crazy expensive and great energy.
One of my favorite resteraunts. Quaint and simple. Foods great and this spot is perfect for dates at night or during brunch.
Good food. Nice service. We were able to get a table easily on a Wednesday Night
Food is excellent here. I love their Couscous. But its a crowded place, you should expect some wait.
Loved this authentic morroccan restaurant cafe with awesome food. My trout sskad was the best. Great service, and atmosphere.
Great atmosphere and fantastic food. Pretty much as close to a Parisian cafe as you can get in NYC. Cash only.
Really enjoyed the atmosphere, wine, and the food. Nice little place that transports you to a Tunisian Cafe.
Easy-going atmosphere. Great food and service. Understated destination that will exceed your expectations.
Delicious coffee, great food, and I love the no cellphone/laptop zone makes it pleasantly devoid of loudly inane puonechatter youd get at other cafés.
Avocado toast! sooo good! The Moroccan style mint tea is a lovely way to finish the meal as well.
We went for deserts, really enjoyed the bread pudding and coffee. Very nice service.
Sweet reliable joint that always pleases and Im always shocked that the tiny kitchen makes all the feed. Tasty n Fun.
Chocolate bread pudding with home made whip cream. It was the best to melt in your mouth.
Love their salmon tartare. Just a simply tasty sandwich. Cash only place.
Love it, simple chic menu, one of the best coffee in town, stunning food
Perfect little french bistro to pop in for a bite and a coffee. A proper little slice of Paris in NYC.
Great cozy and quaint place! Tasty food and great service! Reasonably priced as well.
Food is ok. Its like already prepared. And a little salty. You can eat here but i wouldnt repeat
Friendly staff, yummy food in a cool locale. Great place to start a relationship
Friendly staff and delicious food. The smoked chicken on cranberry toast is delicious
Great food, lovely setting, but seriously second rate table service....
The food is delicious. Must try their hot chocolate!
Service is great here. Theyre very attentive and give generous wine pours.
A local haunt with amazing French/Moroccan food, a time-warping vibe and great people watching! (Cash only)
Great food, bohemian atmosphere and odd location. Go there!
Still good after all these years. Love the avocado toast and sitting at the bar for a casual meal after work.
Good food, interesting menu and not expensive. Be advised: they are cash only.
A cute place to have an Instagramable cup of coffee. Cute Josefinas shoe to match a cute coffee
Such a chill and comfy place! Everybody was really nice and the food was amazing 👏
Food never arrived
Luke, the owner is the nicest person ever. Great food and service.
Lovely place to have a drink or something to eat in East Village. Cash only!
Cool place. Good food but not great.
Best food in town. Great cous cous. Reasonable prices
Great black bean burger, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff
Food was great and service was friendly. Plus they have Campari
The meatballs we fantastic! Fun atmosphere and good iced coffee
Great coffee delicious 😋 make you wanna drink everyday
Avocado toast is always delicious here as well as the Moroccan Meatball Dish
Love the atmosphere and the food. The avocado toast is a must have!
Charming, good background music and great food, especially the fruit
Good. Unfortunately, it didnt have devaf espresso
Such a cute and cozy place for coffee and light meal! Cash only!
Feels like a bistro in Paris or Barcelona. Lovely area and food is magnificent.
Love this spot.
Largely north-african inspired menu. Have to say that food is so-so
Very good brunch place we loved it
It was a great place to check out. Great food an service
Food is really bad and the service as well, to avoid absolutely!
It was worth the price.nice work !
Seriously probably the best pizza you will ever have.
A New York original. A classic.
Overrated. Hummus was terrible
No laptops permitted even if just drinking coffee.
Avocado toast is life!
The orange avocado artichoke heart salad is fantastic
Best place to smoke sisha and cuban cigar in town. guaranteed.
Great brunch options. At the end the Mocha was a delight
The worst service i had in my life. Rude host girl. Bad pricing.
Good location. food very ordinary though.
Cute and cozy brunch spot tucked away in Soho.
Great brunch and very local crowd.
Beautiful setting, beautiful people, great food. feels just like being there.
Really, really authentic new york. Beautiful people and great food.
Cash only loses one star. Beside that epic. Go for avocado toast
Good Morrocan food, good prices. They only take cash.
CASH ONLY. The salmon pot pie is amazing.
Excellent food. One star off for poor service.
Amazing coffee service and spicy avocado toast
Dunno about this location, the other in west village had bad food.
Loved the chicken couscous topped with hummus... 👌
Sadly not what it used to be. Rude unwelcoming staff! Too many restos in the city to put up with all of that.
Try the couscous...
Love the avocado toast & their cappuccino 🥑☕❣️
Good food, tiny tables and mediocre service
Fav East Village restaurant for a couscous sandcastle!
The food is excellent 👌 😋 👍
Excellent spot for a coffee and some avo toast
Went for breakfast, nice place and good food.
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for Cafe Gitane 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-05My favorite neighborhood spot of all time. The food is consistently tasty, healthy, wholesome, and well priced. The wait staff are all lovely people that get to know the neighborhood. We went to Gitane in Brooklyn for the first time and the vibe was consistent across locations. Much love for Gitane.
Review №2
2021-11-20The classic brunch spot that introduced me to avocado toast! I have attempted to replicate the toast on my own, but it is a standout in how they make the avocado. I’ve been going to this place as a visitor and now as a permanent resident. It’s located in a picturesque area in Nolita. After brunching here, you can roam around the area & people watch at the Elizabeth garden. My go to dish is avocado toast & the cous cous with the side of sausage. The cous cous can be shared with your dining partner. Today my dining partner suggested to share the blossom waffle and oh my, delicious! The meatballs is another shareable dish that is outstanding. I normally order a mocha latte & get excited for the paw art. This time around, none. I was a bit disappointed to not have the paw art & the chocolate that accompanies it; but I still enjoyed the meal regardless.
Review №3
2022-05-20This is a hidden gem. Still as good as ever. This by far is the best cafe in the lower Manhattan zone. If you wish to be carried away and let your imagination guide you. You could be in Paris. This is as authentic as I gets.Highly recommended.🗼
Review №4
2021-12-11Delicious!! Had the waffle and the avocado toast and both great delicious. The restaurant is like vintage, very cool.
Review №5
2022-04-18Had walked by this place a couple times before finally going in on a VERY busy Sat afternoon (everywhere, not just here). Once we were seated, it took 30 minutes to even put an order in. Even though people outside were getting theirs in quicker. Guess being in the corner means you are forgotten.When we finally did put in our order, they didnt have any more Green Tea, and no more Trout bowl, so my wife went for Avo Toast (it was good), and I went for a Capp and Mixed Greens bowl w Chicken. Mine was decent, chicken nice and tender. Not sure Endive really jives tho...All in all, seemed very upscale and pretentious for, well no reason...it doesnt deserve it imo. Mayyybe ill come back at a less busy time to try again, but probs not. Too many other spots that have the same menu but, yknow, better.
Review №6
2021-09-14Delicious food. Ive eaten at the Vinegar Hill location numerous times and love it. Service was slowish, but fine here, which is to be expected at this location.I ordered chicken to be added to the couscous dish and it wasnt, but they brought out a separate plate of chicken when I mentioned it was missing.
Review №7
2022-01-21Such a great little hole in the wall! This Cafe has been here since the early 90s and has stood the test of time. Its a lovely little place with a retro theme and a North African/French cuisine. I had the couscous - definitely the best
Review №8
2022-06-30This experience was not very pleasant. First off, I had a dirty cup and had to get it changed. And second, the waitress forgot to enter one of my parties food. ( we were only three people ). Another note, it looked very unsanitary. There were flies everywhere. Even in/around our food. Staff also looked a bit lost. Hopefully others have had a better experiences in the last month. The place did look like it was gonna be good though. Very unfortunate.
Review №9
2021-04-16Such a great little hole in the wall! This Cafe has been here since the early 90s and has stood the test of time. Its a lovely little place with a retro theme and a North African/French cuisine. I had the couscous - definitely the best Ive ever had! So delicious. Also had the Melon Mimosa and the pasta bake, which was just as delicious. The server was very attentive. I would definitely come back here again, especially for the Couscous!
Review №10
2022-03-23I went here several months ago. Worst service and salad Ive ever had, unfortunately. Its beautiful. I didnt have any other food so I cant say what the menu is like, but my experience made me not want to come back.