Cozy Cafe Hookah Lounge

Egyptian hookah den below street level features nooks draped in fabrics, over 20 tobacco flavors and an outdoor patio.

(866) 959-2166

43A East 1st Street (Between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave)
New York, NY 10003 40.723906 -73.989932

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown, Bowery

Hours:

10am-4am Daily

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Cafes, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Restaurants, Lounges

Payment Methods:

Cash

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Bar Menu

Bar & Club Special Features:

Smoking Permitted, Outdoor Seating, Beer & Wine Only

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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Cozy Cafe Hookah Lounge

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It doesn't get much cozier than this. A heated all season back yard patio and a richly decored Middle Eastern themed bar of plush sofas, 69 different varieties of tobacco flavored with fresh fruit juice, and weekend belly dancing action! A large projector shows Middle Eastern images while world beats play until the early hours. Arabian nights have never been cozier at this tiny nook, it's filled to the brim with oversized cushions that beg to be lounged on. Nestle around one of the undersized tables and share a hookah, entree, or desserts from Cozy's menu, while a guitar and drum in the…

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Egyptian hookah den below street level features nooks draped in fabrics, over 20 tobacco flavors and an outdoor patio.

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
A belly dancer entertains on Friday and Saturday nights.
On the Menu:
Take in the smoke with some beer, wine or Egyptian nibbles.
The Extras:
Reserve the semi-private lounge for personal parties.
ambiance
95.45000076293945% positive
  1. “..and also terrence firiend he was the man at maken smoke ring he make like 40 smoke ring in one puff, they were really friendly i think terrence friend name was george ,,,,but anyways the food at cozy is just great is the best food that i ever try in a h”
  2. “was looking for a hookah bar on my phone and i found this place ( cozy cafe ) the 1st one so i went with a couple of my friend”
  3. “loved cozy its an amazing hookah bar.”
  4. “The customer service is amazing and they treat you like family, if your ever looking for a nice spot to chill out cozy cafe is the place to be.”
  5. “forget about the size focus on the hookah and the beer/wine i love their hookah now i go their like every week an i live in New Jersey so i drive all the way over there because it is a really good place and i recommend this hookah bar to everyone who want”
  6. “cozy really has the best hookah in New York, i went to a lot”
  7. “.... we had fun there ,,,the hookah ,, the food ,, the drinks were great ,,”
  8. “Far from being just a typical hookah bar, Cozy's affordable, comfortable, and welcoming.”
  9. “cozy cafe have the best hookah in town great place to just chill and relax and one of the best hookah they have is apple.”
  10. “beautiful decor the music is great because its so divers.”
  11. “The key beauty in cozy cafe is the staff they are always playing the hippest music , suggesting the best hookahs, and keeping the atmosphere entertaining and relaxing.”
  12. “The variety of hookah at cozy cafe creates near endless new flavors to try that go with its excellent environment.”
  13. “will i really recommend cozy cafe if u really into hookah or just want to have a good time”
  14. “cozy cafe is just like the hookah bars back in Egypt”
  15. “every thing is perfect, i recommend cozy cafe to anyone who wants to have the best time of their life.”
  16. “The atmosphere was so relaxed with the nice red couches and music from all over the world, which leaves no time to feel bored with what you are hearing.”
  17. “was looking around for a cheap place to have a good time so i went online searching for hookah bars and i found cozy cafe the name sounds good and when i went there i loved the place and its prices.”
  18. “It's a great place not only because of their great hookahs but mostly because of their really cozy, warm, and 1sexy1 atmosphere.”
  19. “had my bachelor party over there forget strip clubs cozy cafe is way better.”
  20. “the weekdays are not crowded, the atmosphere is nice and relaxing especially after a days work.”
  21. “You can make your cozy experience unique to you just by calling ahead and reserving a spot for you and your friends.”
  22. “Cozy cafe is exactly what the name says, the cozy little gem hidden away on 1st Lower East Side.”
drinks
97.06000328063965% positive
  1. “of hookah bar and the is the best that i have been to.”
  2. “soo i went there last night we walked in the door and didnt I.D us so we went and looked at the menus so the hookas are 15 each so we were with 10 people so they say we have to order 5 hooka then everyone has to get a drink it was like they were making yo”
  3. “And the prices (food, drink and hookah) are very reasonable.”
  4. “forget about the size focus on the hookah and the beer/wine i love their hookah now i go their like every week an i live in New Jersey so i drive all the way over there because it is a really good place and i recommend this hookah bar to everyone who want”
  5. “Best Hookah bar in New York City, No Best hookah bar in New York State.”
  6. “They had a pretty interesting menu, with all the typical flavors and drinks you would expect from a moderately upscale hookah place.”
  7. “they do ask for IDs, if u want beer which is good because you dont have drunk teenagers rolling around you.”
  8. “If your looking for the best Hookah bar in New York City, Cozy Cafe is the best!”
  9. “This is the best hookah bar i have ever been to(trust me i have have been to alooot!)”
  10. “loved cozy its an amazing hookah bar.”
  11. “We went to this bar on Saturday and i sat in the back yard and the service was amazing.”
  12. “Excellent food a great wine and beer selection and hookah that will have you coming back day after day.”
  13. “Far from being just a typical hookah bar, Cozy's affordable, comfortable, and welcoming.”
  14. “.... we had fun there ,,,the hookah ,, the food ,, the drinks were great ,,”
  15. “..and also terrence firiend he was the man at maken smoke ring he make like 40 smoke ring in one puff, they were really friendly i think terrence friend name was george ,,,,but anyways the food at cozy is just great is the best food that i ever try in a h”
  16. “was looking for a hookah bar on my phone and i found this place ( cozy cafe ) the 1st one so i went with a couple of my friend”
  17. “this is the best hookah bar i have ever been too.”
food quality
93.6400032043457% positive
  1. “Cozy cafe has the full middle eastern style hookah service - from the best and most creative hookahs, (including ones made out of pineapples, gresh grape tobacco, liquor based filters etc) to the best middle eastern food.”
  2. “..and also terrence firiend he was the man at maken smoke ring he make like 40 smoke ring in one puff, they were really friendly i think terrence friend name was george ,,,,but anyways the food at cozy is just great is the best food that i ever try in a h”
  3. “When I looked around I saw that everyone else had melon or some other type of fresh fruit-halves on top of their hookahs as well.”
  4. “And the prices (food, drink and hookah) are very reasonable.”
  5. “soo i went there last night we walked in the door and didnt I.D us so we went and looked at the menus so the hookas are 15 each so we were with 10 people so they say we have to order 5 hooka then everyone has to get a drink it was like they were making yo”
  6. “Besides the great hookah, Cozy has great food.”
  7. “highly recommend the kofta and the lamb.”
  8. “Their hummus is simply great, their feta spreads and sandwiches are a great value.”
  9. “Great hookah and delicious food!”
  10. “Excellent food a great wine and beer selection and hookah that will have you coming back day after day.”
  11. “.... we had fun there ,,,the hookah ,, the food ,, the drinks were great ,,”
menu variety
87.5% positive
  1. “Excellent food a great wine and beer selection and hookah that will have you coming back day after day.”
  2. “soo i went there last night we walked in the door and didnt I.D us so we went and looked at the menus so the hookas are 15 each so we were with 10 people so they say we have to order 5 hooka then everyone has to get a drink it was like they were making yo”
  3. “They had a pretty interesting menu, with all the typical flavors and drinks you would expect from a moderately upscale hookah place.”
  4. “The variety of hookah at cozy cafe creates near endless new flavors to try that go with its excellent environment.”
overall
96.42999649047852% positive
  1. “was looking around for a cheap place to have a good time so i went online searching for hookah bars and i found cozy cafe the name sounds good and when i went there i loved the place and its prices.”
  2. “forget about the size focus on the hookah and the beer/wine i love their hookah now i go their like every week an i live in New Jersey so i drive all the way over there because it is a really good place and i recommend this hookah bar to everyone who want”
  3. “cozy cafe have the best hookah in town great place to just chill and relax and one of the best hookah they have is apple.”
  4. “All in all, a great place to”
  5. “Ive bee searching for nice place just to chill out and listen to nice music and ive found the place.”
  6. “great place”
  7. “Being an avid hookah smoker, finding the best place to smoke in new york city was very easy!”
  8. “I've been a couple of times and this is a great place.”
  9. “He was pretty nice when I asked him about having a party at his place, and although I admit I was skeptical when I first walked in, I didn't have a bad experience there at all.”
  10. “It's a great place not only because of their great hookahs but mostly because of their really cozy, warm, and 1sexy1 atmosphere.”
  11. “It's a nice place to be in, but as usual, the hookah is expensive.”
  12. “best place to chill out”
  13. “The customer service is amazing and they treat you like family, if your ever looking for a nice spot to chill out cozy cafe is the place to be.”
  14. “me an my friends visited last friday the lady was wonderful, she was very polite and sweet, she olso gave us a hookah on the house, wchich was very nice, the music was also greate they played all kind of music, the best hookah i recomend is Viagra and Ste”
service
84.21999931335449% positive
  1. “The service is always quick and the waiters are terrific!”
  2. “Music is always great, the owner & all the staff are really nice & friendly.”
  3. “We asked for our favorite waiter (baur) but he was on vacation so this other waiter named John took care of us, he was also an excellent host.”
  4. “The customer service is amazing and they treat you like family, if your ever looking for a nice spot to chill out cozy cafe is the place to be.”
  5. “..and also terrence firiend he was the man at maken smoke ring he make like 40 smoke ring in one puff, they were really friendly i think terrence friend name was george ,,,,but anyways the food at cozy is just great is the best food that i ever try in a h”
  6. “amazing staff and quick service”
  7. “The staff is super friendly and always have good suggestions for the hookah flavors.”
  8. “me an my friends visited last friday the lady was wonderful, she was very polite and sweet, she olso gave us a hookah on the house, wchich was very nice, the music was also greate they played all kind of music, the best hookah i recomend is Viagra and Ste”
  9. “Overall, a pretty nice Hookah lounge with decent service and fair prices.”
  10. “service is friendly and the owner is really cool.”
  11. “The hookahs were superior and the customer service was perfect.”
  12. “It had me forget all about the rude waiter.”
  13. “This place has the most amazing service, the most creative and best tasting hookahs ever.”
  14. “I've met many great new people here who are now friends of mine.”
  15. “Or you can just head over there and enjoy a hookah in the company of cool people, great music, and an experience that you will be talking for a long while.”
  16. “The server we had was very very rude!”
  17. “great custormer service”
  18. “At the end of the night, our bill came out to be about 620 dollars but the service was HORRIBLE.”
  19. “since i am a female i am happy that there are more females are opening up businesses but this female is nasty and rude.”
  20. “The staff was very friendly.”
  21. “Also the service is amazing, the waiters treat you with respect and give you anything that you need.”
  22. “The people were friendly and the music was Ok.”
  23. “My friends and I go there all the time the service is great the people are friendly.”
  24. “The hookahs are nasty the service is terrible and it is over priced.”
  25. “Amazing little spot with a friendly staff and quick service.”
  26. “The service is always excellent, everyone is always friendly and no matter what day you go be prepared to have a good time.”
  27. “soo i went there last night we walked in the door and didnt I.D us so we went and looked at the menus so the hookas are 15 each so we were with 10 people so they say we have to order 5 hooka then everyone has to get a drink it was like they were making yo”
  28. “The service was great and we had the Knock Me Out hookah and it was amazing.”
  29. “Cozy cafe has the full middle eastern style hookah service - from the best and most creative hookahs, (including ones made out of pineapples, gresh grape tobacco, liquor based filters etc) to the best middle eastern food.”
  30. “This hookah Bar offers nice hookahs accompanied by great music and friendly people.”
  31. “We went to this bar on Saturday and i sat in the back yard and the service was amazing.”
  32. “The key beauty in cozy cafe is the staff they are always playing the hippest music , suggesting the best hookahs, and keeping the atmosphere entertaining and relaxing.”
  33. “she makes you think you are wrong but knowing you are right and she talks rude to her employees, the waiters are nice but the owner is not.”
  34. “the staff here are friendly and accommadate your every needs.”
value
75.0% positive
  1. “The hookahs are nasty the service is terrible and it is over priced.”
  2. “It is also a reasonable price.”
  3. “It's a nice place to be in, but as usual, the hookah is expensive.”
  4. “The good thing is also their not expensive prices.”
  5. “Far from being just a typical hookah bar, Cozy's affordable, comfortable, and welcoming.”
  6. “The cheaper shisha is alright, but if you want the most value for your buck, you should go for the slightly more expensive "Al Fakher" branded hookahs that come in fruit bowl.”
  7. “Overall, a pretty nice Hookah lounge with decent service and fair prices.”
  8. “Their hummus is simply great, their feta spreads and sandwiches are a great value.”
  9. “was looking around for a cheap place to have a good time so i went online searching for hookah bars and i found cozy cafe the name sounds good and when i went there i loved the place and its prices.”
  10. “found it on this website and thought because the prices were so great and cheap that it was going to b run down, but its the complete opposite.”
  11. “And the prices (food, drink and hookah) are very reasonable.”
  12. “Good prices!”
  13. “The hookah flavors are great and the prices are pretty good as well.”
  14. “At the end of the night, our bill came out to be about 620 dollars but the service was HORRIBLE.”
wait time
90.0% positive
  1. “amazing staff and quick service”
  2. “Amazing little spot with a friendly staff and quick service.”
  3. “Or you can just head over there and enjoy a hookah in the company of cool people, great music, and an experience that you will be talking for a long while.”
  4. “The service is always quick and the waiters are terrific!”
  5. “soo i went there last night we walked in the door and didnt I.D us so we went and looked at the menus so the hookas are 15 each so we were with 10 people so they say we have to order 5 hooka then everyone has to get a drink it was like they were making yo”
1 Star Rating: Poor

12/29/11

This place is Horrible! Save your time and Money!

by AT13 at Citysearch

This place is absolutely distasteful. A group of my friends, 5 of us went here for a night out to smoke some hookah. I've done this plenty of times, but my friend wanted to try this place he often came to. First off all the waiter was rude, couldn't really explain much to us about what the Viagra hookah was. The hookah was decent but the prices were highway robbery. We bought 2 hookahs for the five of us, which was fine, that total came up to $50, then 5 waters, what place charges $4 for waters??!?! That's absolutely dreadful, and we're not even at a baseball stadium to justify a typical $1 bottle of Poland spring water that was not cold. So far our bill total is 70, then the additional taxes which was $7, and a service charge of $14, with a grand total of $91. Why were we charged $108?!??! I think they thought because we were college students we wouldn't look at the bill? But this place is absolutely a rip off with how expensive everything is. I would not recommend it, not at all, not ever! Not ever again! Save your time and money! It's not worth for what you're paying. Check out a real hookah bar Fayrooz Cafe in Astoria or ANY other hookah bars around the area. Also the seats were not cozy who has benches with small pillows? Talk about back pains after leaving.

1 Star Rating: Poor

11/20/11

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE at Cozy Cafe SMH!!

by Dre Dizzle at Citysearch

Terrible place would NEVER go there again, First off friends came with me to hang out and enjoy the night, The rules are you HAVE to purchase another hookah even if nobody else is going to smoke SMFH!!!!!! I felt after we were being rushed out at that as well! WIll never recommend this place to anybody, Hope they close down, BAD experience and I saw others leaving as well cause of this.....Please I hope anyone reading this will never chose this dredful location!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/06/11

Great Place to Chill

by dylanscandy at Citysearch

This is really the place to go when you're just looking for a good night with friends sitting around a Hookah chilling. Nothing more relaxing, and I do it a lot. And this is definitely one of the top places in the city to go. Make sure to bring some friends, and you'll have a night to look back on for a while.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/24/11

Best Hookah Lounge in the city

by nysunhot at Citysearch

Before going to cozy, I have decided to go over the reviews on city search. I have heard so many good things about cozy cafe for a few years, but never got the chance to go. So, despite the few negative reviews I have decided to go there and try it out. I went there last Saturday with a group of 12 people. Saturday at cozy is very busy and fun. One of the owners, the woman, took care of our group. She treated us very nice. She gave us a very good service and didn't rush us anywhere. We have stayed there for about 2 hours. We ordered a few of the viagara hookahs, and Stella's specials, drinks and deserts. The bill came out to be fair for everything that we ordered for 12 people. There was a belly dancer there at the time that we were there, and it was so much fun. My friends and I have enjoyed our experience at cozy cafe, and we'll definitely go there again soon. I highly recommend going there to experience the cozy and fun atmosphere at cozy cafe.

1 Star Rating: Poor

01/15/11

After 5 years, I'll never support this place again.

by ae345 at Citysearch

Cozy's is a good hookah place if you don't know any better. Once upon a time, they were a customer oriented, friendly establishment. But soon, in part bc of super young kids [people who are are clearly 16,etc.] and maybe local students?, Cozy changed its ways. It's uptight, unfriendly mom-ager [the owners wife?] is there constantly, literally policing everyone adn every action. They changed their policies from however many hookahs you want, for however long you wanted to stay, to however large you wanted your group to 2 hookahs/couple [I mean... 4 people are in no way gonna need TWO hookahs between them-- thats rather excessive], to time limits and being rushed, etc. I once even made them refund part of my bill for rushing me and my friends out. I'd been going to Cozy for over 5 years and even established a bit of repoire with them but will never support them again. There are a TON of equally as great, cheap places on the same street [all up and down 1st avenue/LES/alphabet city ] who will treat customers with respect and appreciation. It's sad to see a fun, small, family owned establishment turn into a monster. Popularity really go to this place's head. It's no longer fun. Save yourself the trouble and head to Karma around the corner or Babe's or Horu's ... really.

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  • great everything
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  • love design
  • simply great hummus
  • friendly new people
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Message from Cozy Cafe Hookah Lounge

  • DJs Daily & No Cover Charge
  • 69 Tobacco Flavors of Hookah
  • Fri & Sat Belly Dancers

It doesn't get much cozier than this. A heated all season back yard patio and a richly decored Middle Eastern themed bar of plush sofas, 69 different varieties of tobacco flavored with fresh fruit juice, and weekend belly dancing action! A large projector shows Middle Eastern images while world beats play until the early hours.

Arabian nights have never been cozier at this tiny nook, it's filled to the brim with oversized cushions that beg to be lounged on. Nestle around one of the undersized tables and share a hookah, entree, or desserts from Cozy's menu, while a guitar and drum in the backroom encourage spontaneous dancing. Though the waiters can tell you about the healing properties of each of their exotic teas, you can always self medicate with beer and wine instead. Try tempting mixes like Viagra, Orgasm, & "Knock me out" to make your night or celebration an amazing experience.

Cozy Cafe Hookah Lounge