Share(212) 595-1888
2127 Broadway
New York,
NY
10023
40.7806
-73.9817
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Upper West Side
What People Are Saying About Fairway Cafe
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Nestled next to organic foods on the second floor of the wondrous but chaotic Fairway Market, this casual, gourmet cafe serves breakfast all day, as well as a hearty selection of sandwiches, burgers and salads. Its lofty ceilings, exposed brick walls and huge windows (kept open in nice weather) create a placid alternative to the traffic jam of shoppers below. Service is spotty, but you can amuse yourself while you wait by reading the witty signs on the walls, including one that bans Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson from the premises. – – The Food – The…
11/15/07
Mediocre at Best
by damamacd at Citysearch
I've only eaten at Fairway Cafe twice, the first time a year or so ago, the 2nd time today and was very disappointed both times. The menu is a typical cafe fare with breakfast dishes, soups, sandwiches and other entres with higher prices than most diners but the quality was poor. First of all, our table was tilted. I immediately ordered coffee which took a long time to arrive. I had vegetable soup that had little flavor and was lukewarm. My sandwich was a Croque Madame, dry with little egg or flavor. There was a tiny mesclun salad that was wilted and 4 cornichon pickles that were dried out. Dessert was carrot cake, which the waitor served with a spoon. Overall the waiting staff was unattentive. This is not a cafe I will ever go to again.
- Pros: Convenient to shopping
- Cons: Mediocre food, unattentive service, poorly trained staff, overpriced.
10/22/03
Overrated
by swang21 at Citysearch
I heard that this was a very reasonable priced steakhouse. I ordered the filet medium and it came out well done. I would rather go to Angelo Maxie's for steak for the price I paid. It was pricey for the quality. The only redeeming part was the side items.
10/07/03
A hidden treat
by aes37 at Citysearch
It's hard to find (up the stairs of the grocery store), but for brunch Fairway Cafe can't be beat. I hate to say this because it might spoil it, but it's line free, with delicious food. All of the fresh ingredients from downstairs turn up incredible upstairs. Sure, the ambiance is lacking and the service can be spotty, but at these prices for this food, you can overlook it. The egg dishes are perfect - the brioche toast melts in your mouth. The pancakes are more a mix of crepe and pancake and are incredible. The meditterranean plate is healthy food at its best. I haven't been for the BYOB steakhouse at night, but if the burger is an indication, we should all hurry!
- Pros: prices, fresh food, pancakes
- Cons: spotty service
The Details on Fairway Cafe
What to Drink:
Tuesday through Sunday evenings, from 6pm to 9:30pm, it's BYOB at this quaint restaurant within the market. Grab a bottle of your favorite cabernet and, for $35, you'll be served salad, several sides and your choice of steak.
Category:
Restaurants, Bakeries, Delis And Delicatessens
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Debit Card
