Cafe Sabarsky
(212) 288-0665
1048 5TH Ave
New York,
NY
10028
40.7813
-73.9606
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Upper East Side
What People Are Saying About Cafe Sabarsky
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
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In Short
Austrian and German art may lure the masses to the Neue Galerie, but this authentic Viennese cafe gives visitors a reason to linger. European tourists and cultured Upper East Siders line up for a marble-topped table in the elegant, wood-paneled room serving Kurt Gutenbrunner's Viennese specialties, from chestnut soup to sausage to spaetzle. The real attraction, however, are the coffees, piled high with schlag (whipped cream), and the eye-catching sweets like dark chocolate cake with apricot preserves.
User Reviews
Anonymous
November 18, 2008
This is one of the best kept secrets in New York. Nestled within the Neue Gallery (an Austrian museum), it is a true gem. The surroundings for both the Cafe and the Museum are gorgeous. It is housed in an old mansion, and the Cafe is a beautiful, wood paneled room that takes you back in time. Have lunch, or just coffee and dessert. The Cafe is known for its fancy desserts. The main menu is eclectic, and not necessarily for picky eaters.
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cidredeglace
August 02, 2008
Perhaps I can help resolve the back and forth between those who say this is the best coffee in New York, and those who say it's overrated: If you like strong, rich, tasty coffee that tastes like the espresso from good European coffee houses, you will love the coffee at the Cafe Sabarsky. I do, and I do! I could live forever on the Weiner melanges (German cappuccino...God, I want one now!). If you like lighter, milder, American drip coffee, the coffee here will be too strong for you. You might want to consider ordering the Milchkaffee (sort of a German latte, but with a lot of milk) or just skip coffee and order tea or the hot chocolate. There's no shame! That said, Cafe Sabarsky is like a slice of Europe in New York. I list it, along with the cafe at Maison du Chocolat and Payard as the best places for coffee in the city.
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willis69
May 09, 2007
Went to Cafe Sabarsky after attending the Neue Galerie to see the Van Gogh(highly recommend) one Friday evening. Waited for about 10 minutes for a table for two at that time(~7:30). It really is a cafe, where one can get anything from a drink, to coffee and dessert, to a full meal, and not feel rushed or uncomfortable about lingering. We went for all three options after ordering a beer and seeing the food that was coming out of the kitchen. Yes, per some of the reports here, the food is a little pricey, but it's certainly in line w/ costs for an experience like this, and one can easily work around the menu to not spend too much. Furthermore, the food is very good, a modern touch on traditional German food. Particular standouts were the spaetzle and the salads. Ironically, the desserts were only pretty good, but maybe we ordered th wrong ones. Go check it out.
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Know Before You Go:
Reservations are taken only for dinner.
Where to Sit:
The cafe can see long waits, especially at lunch. The same menu, however, is served in the less crowded Cafe Fledermaus down one flight of stairs.
The Extras:
Call for the restaurant's seasonal cabaret schedule on Thursday nights, when you can catch the show and a prix-fixe dinner for $90.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Brunch, Notable Chef, Hidden Find, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Business Breakfast, Live Music, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Kurt Gutenbrunner
