Café Standard

171 reviews

25 Cooper Sq, New York, NY 10003

www.standardhotels.com

+12124755700

About

Café Standard is a Cafe located at 25 Cooper Sq, New York, NY 10003. It has received 171 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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Hours

Monday7AM-1AM
Tuesday7AM-11PM
Wednesday7AM-10PM
Thursday7AM-10PM
Friday7AM-10PM
Saturday7AM-10PM
Sunday7AM-1AM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Café Standard: 25 Cooper Sq, New York, NY 10003

  • Café Standard has 4.3 stars from 171 reviews

  • Cafe

  • "Food here was alright but nothing truly special especially for the price"

    "We stayed the night at the Standard and decided to try the Cafe for breakfast on a Monday later in the morning around 10"

    "Just had brunch here and was very disappointed"

    "Super cute gem of a restaurant! Food and drinks were very very good! The lobster bisque was a dream, the burger was very hearty and fresh and the fries that came with it were tasty!! The one thing that struck out to me, and the reason I’m writing this review is due to the integrity of the kitchen! We ordered the octopus and when it came out, I was a bit disappointed because I noted that it was a rather small portion"

    "Normally the standard is a solid breakfast spot"

Reviews

  • Bob L

Food here was alright but nothing truly special especially for the price. We came here for dinner. Biggest surprise was the menu we received was about half of what's listed on the website which was a bummer (ex: Mushroom Terrene wasn't available for us to order) but this could be chalked up to the fact it was Thanksgiving day. Items we ordered as of 11/2023: - Gnocchi - Cooked well but the portion size was pretty small especially for the price we paid (it's not listed on the online menu but we think it was over $20). - Café Burger - $26 - Pricey burger but came with a lot of fries. Wasn't a huge fan of the peppercorn aioli unfortunately (reminded me of a thick aus ju). I'd recommend asking them to hold off on the sauce or have it on the side). - Classic Caesar - $18 - This was good. Well dressed and good size. Didn't really taste the anchovy in the croutons though. - Sorbet - $8 - Mango sorbet was good as was the strawberry (really can taste the fruit). Good palate cleanser! - House cookies - $8 - Disappointing as it was 3 small cookies and they were on the harder side. Didn't seem to be freshly made (to me anyways). Overall it was okay. Prices are typical for hotel food.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4

  • Rebecca Barnett

We stayed the night at the Standard and decided to try the Cafe for breakfast on a Monday later in the morning around 10. The vibe is trendy and the decor is nice. I have to say that the waitstaff/servers were not very friendly and seemed uninterested in diners as they walked in. There are seats at the bar and small round tables along the wall. Several tables were occupied by people no longer eating just doing work on their computers, for such a small location I would think they would keep more tables available for diners and not people using the location as their office space. We sat first at the bar (the bartender) had his back to us for almost 10 minutes before we finally asked for menu's and coffee. A table soon opened up so we moved, again sitting for over ten minutes before being acknowledged. Finally a different server came over and said they had to brew more coffee. The food did come out fairly quickly after that but the follow-up service for more coffee/water was lacking. We had a variety, omelete with mixed greens, croissant egg sandwich and irish oats which were all very good. We enjoyed our stay and room at the hotel, I just think their restaurant staff needs some improvement in service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20

  • Anton Svyatsky

Just had brunch here and was very disappointed. I held the Standard to a higher... well, standard. Waiter didn’t come for 10 minutes so took a while to order, water glasses smell pretty terrible, like old lard. Bottle of still water was $9! Nine dollars, Carl! Ordered Southern Style Eggs Benedict with a side of avocado and Poached Eggs. The place is understaffed. Waiter was overwhelmed. Forgot the avocado side. The eggs benedict came with some kind of crushed (read: powder) ham over grits which was entirely way too salty and a bit burnt. The avocado came out (it was sliced half of an avocado with a little mound of salt and cayenne to the side) when I was already finished with the eggs benedict, 20 minutes later. It cost $7... for half an avocado... that wasn’t even of spectacular quality. I bet the cocktails are good though, I wouldn’t know because I don’t think I will ever come back. For what it is supposed to be (a $70 brunch for 2 people), this was probably one of the worst experiences in NYC.

  • ingrid rieger

Super cute gem of a restaurant! Food and drinks were very very good! The lobster bisque was a dream, the burger was very hearty and fresh and the fries that came with it were tasty!! The one thing that struck out to me, and the reason I’m writing this review is due to the integrity of the kitchen! We ordered the octopus and when it came out, I was a bit disappointed because I noted that it was a rather small portion. However it was still delicious so I didn't really care! But without me saying anything, shortly after someone came from the kitchen with a new octo and told us that the chef thought the last on was small so he wanted to give us another portion complimentary. I thought this was very thoughtful and shows that the kitchen is very thorough about what leaves the kitchen and making guests happy! Will be back whenever I'm in New York

  • Andrew Huang

Normally the standard is a solid breakfast spot. Today I had the worst service I've had in awhile -- I ordered the standard breakfast, which comes with coffee + orange juice. When my order came, it only came with OJ. After I flagged down my waiter asking where my coffee was, he argued with me about whether it comes with coffee! I later showed him the menu where it clearly says you get both coffee/oj, and he finally relented and said I wouldn't be charged for it. When the bill finally came, the coffee was still charged and I had to get them to fix it. A simple black coffee came 40 minutes late after a lot of trial and tribulation. Very little remorse shown and didn't comp me for my trouble.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30

  • Preston Leslie

I was originally going to NarcBar (they're Gold Standard cocktail is perfect), but they were not yet open. I gave the cafe a try and received excellent service at the bar top. The tenders were friendly and relaxed. The drink I had was interesting, though not my favorite (sadly I don't remember the name), but the pulled pork sandwich I had was incredible. A melange of flavors, not too spicy with the mustard, and a bit of sweetness in the bread. The salad was a bit too bitter, maybe add in some fennel or radishes to offset the bitterness of the greens?

  • ty williams

I dined here with my family on Saturday and it was a great experience! My father has a severe allergies which makes it tough for us find a place to eat out. Matteo my server and the manager Fee were very accommodating and kind. Fee went above and beyond and spoke with the chef and they gave us a couple options that worked for him. Cocktails were great, food amazing too. Thanks for being accommodating, we will back!
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • John Coulson

Cafe Standard is really enjoyable. A limited menu but excellent food. I realize it's NYC but a lunch with a Turkey Club and a Caesar/salmon salad and no alcohol is steep at $70 (w/tip). The sandwich also had way too much bread which hides the quality of the turkey and bacon which were fantastic. Atmosphere: 4.5 very cool and laid back Service: 4 Food: 4 Value for experience: 3
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50

  • Irma Zandl

Great spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Outside is best but on a rainy Memorial Day weekend, indoors works (although they really need to figure out the seating so it’s not so drafty). Food is good - we had the Happy Hour oysters, the charcuterie, fabulous shishito peppers, the crab toast, and they make a great Manhattan. And big shoutout to Taylor - our awesome server (her first day on the job) who got us reseated.

  • GONCA YILMAZ

I stayed in the hotel. I enjoyed the Cafe, long walks during day, a great location to eat, chill. Very good cocktails
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Recommended dishes
Grilled Salmon, Pimento Cheese Balls, Mixed Greens, Spanish Octopus, Club Sandwich, Charcuterie Board, French Toast, Chicken Club, Croissant, Fries, Whole Wheat Pancakes

  • Marion

Cozy space especially as colder months approach. The gnocchi was good. I was hoping for the flat bread to be cheesier given the description. Cocktails were good. Some staff shortage that affected the pace of service but it wasn’t their fault.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Sonya Sparrow

Gorgeous little cafe in a really cute area. I hung out here for a bit while we were waiting for our lunch reservation and the staff are just the nicest. The bartender was especially kind, and she let me just read and sip tea quietly instead of pushing me to buy food
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Rachel Tang

I think despite the food just being pretty average fare, the service is excellent. Servers are kind and attentive which is such a plus these days. Their Caesar salad should not be so overdressed making the lettuce limp, that’s my only take away. Drinks are good, and it’s a pretty decent spot to go if you can’t get a reservation anywhere else.

  • Danielle Ratzabi

Such a disappointing place. Looks nice from the outside but the food is not more than ok and super pricey. Came for breakfast, ordered avocado toast with an add on of tomatoes. I was in shock when I got 4 half slices of plain tomato that cost $4! One dollar for each half slice with no seasoning or salt. For sure, I will not visit again.

  • Charles Rockhill

Fully digging the Miami Vice vibes. Beautiful decor and delicious food. Ordered more than we could handle for two but we couldn’t stop and left super stuffed. The margarita is intoxicating, literally and figuratively. Topher was a wonderful server and if you get him at your table side taking care of you, consider yourselves lucky! More

  • Callum Starrs

The rest of the standard (hotel) was awesome, but the cafe folk are just rude. Bar tender glued to her phone ignoring folk that came in, and I was asked what food and drink I wanted before I even sat down. I was in on Tuesday at 9.... Not busy at all
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10

  • RIYA PAREKH

I got the King’s Cross cocktail. It was good. The interiors is so well designed! There’s double height seating space indoors & outdoors too. Like the vibe. P.S - must check the bathroom ;)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Agus Pb

Got a chai latte and the herb and cheese omelette and both were delicious!! We sat in the outside patio which is covered and absolutely beautiful! A bit of a slower service but great food and wonderful atmosphere!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30

  • Jane Lee

Had a standard breakfast with tea and it was the perfect start to my day. Not too busy, staff was a little hard to track down but they gave us everything we wanted which was great. The interior is eccentricity decorated with plenty to look at. The Bloody Mary was good as well.

  • Carlie Flynn

We came to Cafe Standard because there has been so much hype over the atmosphere and cafe. Everything about this place is subpar. Swiss Miss makes a better hot chocolate than this place. $20 for two cups of whisked milk sprinkled with cocoa. Do NOT bother.

  • Dorothy Sheppard

Great happy hour cocktails, oysters and artichokes. Dinner mussels were wonderful. Here in the east village fir 2 more weeks and will be back fir house signature cocktails +++
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$30–50

  • Sophia Nash

Hidden gem in NYC, definitely worth the visit if you are looking for somewhere chilled and easy going, woth lovely food and out of the ordinary cocktails
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50

  • David Clark-Bell

A very environment for a nice quiet breakfast. the music did come on later on and it was a bit loud but service was very good and the food was excellent so is a great environment for a quiet bite I would highly recommend this

  • Emma Nelson

Wonderful experience here! The food was amazing, happy hour deals were good, and the service was great. The ambiance of the place is also fantastic!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30

  • Sara Nics

Middling service, fine food, decent drinks, nice build-out, great location.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4

  • Maxine Covarrubias

Cutest cafe, we had beer but is was amazing. The patio is gorgeous and our waiter was fabulous. On of my favorite places in NY. Very quiet and comfortable. Will definitely recommend this place to others.

  • Jessie G.

The food was amazing. The sundae is incredible. Their drinks are good. The service is kind of here and there. You might get lucky and get a great server but u also might get someone who disappears.

  • D D

Many many moons ago I use to come here. Im not sure why I stopped - perhaps abuse? Anyways, a new drink menu and several years later, its nice to see that this place hasn't lost touch. …

  • Amir Pupko

Food was average (ordered omlet and avocado toast). Extra tomato for the avocado costs 4 dollars, surprisingly it was only 4 slices, not even salted or anything... 1 dollar per tomato slice.

  • Ed Win

It was just ok. Expensive and not going back. A bit disorganized. You get items served to you that you never ordered. Their kitchen is a bit mixed up at times. Ok, better options everywhere.

  • James

Great atmosphere, good level of music and solid happy hour options. Jalapeño infused tequila drink was refreshing with a touch of spice but nothing too overwhelming. Definitely a fun spot!

  • David Peters

Nice spot to have a drink before the ahow.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Los M

Staff are rude and don’t know how to talk to people one of the most embarrassing place to be in.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$100+

  • N L

Not bad! The drinks are nice but I would like some more food than bites. If it had a fuller menu, I would have stayed much longer. The team was nice and attentive.

  • Eric Milt

Cool café. The staff are very effecient and polite. Our waitress was very kind and nice to us even on Xmas day. The food is from the Narcissa so the bar is high

  • Jeremiah Philbert

Had a great atmosphere, and welcoming staff. Just their for the drinks though which are always good when cold. As for the food I must return

  • Seth Sobhani

Nice cozy Café. Great place to chill after a long summer walk.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$30–50

  • Amanda Steffan

The standard hotels are always nice. This cafe is a great way to get a taste of the hip vibes. Came for lunch and had a really yummy salad.

  • Andrew Wilson

Nice surroundings, good service, food is fine. Peaceful at 8am on a Saturday with some lovely old school jazz playing. Enjoyed it.

  • Derrick Bethune

The host Thia was very accommodating with my finicky food choices...:)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Loren Rosario

Excellent! Lovely space, delicious food and great ambiance. You just try their brick chicken! This is a must go spot in NYC!

  • Aymme García

Saw the bar man refilling used beer cups not even all done and give them to other costumers, just gross. Never coming back.

  • Ceren Simsek

We had a great time with my friends over here. Server Taylor was so nice and friendly as well. will definitely come back.

  • Kevin Dunworth

Nice place. Biscuits and gravy are good but a little lite on the great gravy. There are some good old boys living in NYC

  • Shervin Ahmadnia

Charming, simple ok food good service
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20

  • Johannes Adams

Lovely setting, nice breakfast. Sadly one Server had all the tables and this led to some noticeably long wait times.

  • Joe Perrotta

Delicious espresso martinis!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30

  • Ashleigh Ward

the quinoa dish was good but I added salmon to it and the salmon was absolutely perfect! So delicious!

  • Courtney Lukitsch

Great design, ideal EV location, outdoor garden with helpful young staff and healthy menu options

  • Oleg Lynch

Excellent service, great atmosphere, perfect place for a date, a quick stop or fun with friends.

  • Shanna King

I work it here and eat here. I love this place.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

  • Gee F

I love the European style! Delicious!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Sean Tate

Tasty burger, fries, and a nice IPA. Pricey, but not out of line. Service was good as well.

  • paul kostabi

So great... I wish I could paint a SPRKL mural on the brick wall on the 5th street side

  • christopher njoku-moser

I never knew you could make a 9$ parfait taste THAT good, chill spot, real chill host.

  • Black Merlin

Very nice and spacious place this includes an outdoor bar with tables and chairs

  • Fernando Gonzalez

Very chill. Good drinks!
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20

  • Angelos Giotis

Awesome Cafe at the #StandardHotel at the #LowerEastSide in NYC #Manhattan2o21

  • Ilvina Mann

Beautiful patio. I just had a drink. Attentive staff. It’s quite a nice place

  • A. Kasper

Great place. Not too crowded. Easy to find. Wonderful staff and music!

  • Rashaad Escamilla

The liquor is nice, but this place is more of a bar than a cafe

  • Chris Clysdale

Bartender unsure of how to make mixed drinks. Stupid expensive.

  • theannomie

Nice patio, relaxing brunch spot with great food and service.

  • Juan Valente

The food was great. Good energy. Enjoyed the people watching.

  • Kyle Venn

Cool vibe, not too packed. Good for chill after work drinks.

  • Kevin G (KGNY)

Amazing bartender - Jackson is the best. Great spot.

  • Saurav Acharya

What a lush and beautiful space! Food was good too.

  • Anjan Nandy

Liked chiken sausage and fried calamari mostly.

  • Meredith Lubking

Excellent service, amazing & unique cocktails!

  • Marco Antonio Acosta

Very nice service and comfortable people.

  • Melody Gambino

Excellent Avocado Toast and sweet service

  • CC Hsien

Nice Benedict eggs and French toast

  • alejandro duverglas

Very good, nice twist to breakfast

  • Steph A. Cadena

I missed it so much! Is great !!

  • Xavier Tirado

Cool after a long day at WORK!

  • john vail

Cozy space and attentive staff

  • Roberto Ronderos Chacón

Buen lugar para pasar un rato.

  • Shelly Bellamy

Caesar salad was delicious!

  • Craig Williams

$4. Cup of watery coffee.

  • Thomas Dalton

Enjoyable outdoor setting

  • dagmar maruo

Aconchegante e discreto.

  • Derek Preston

Bad attitude from staff

  • Dani

Great Brunch

  • Nathan Low

Paris in nyc

  • Jay Brown

Good service

  • Evette Ramos

Good coffee

  • Mark Shraiberg

Exceptional

  • Slim Ny

Good place

  • Ilana Burgess

Good food

  • Bernie Milan
  • Dale Jenkins
  • Nathalie Da Silva Kaufmann (Nath)
  • Hamzah Khan
  • Matthew Nelson
  • Jane Calderon
  • Mark DiFelice
  • Amy Shukat
  • Will Phinney
  • Adam E. Chetrit
  • Cassie Hull

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