| ambiance |
84.37999725341797% positive |
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The place is interesting and the crowd is fun on most nights. ”
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love Yaffa - the funky decor, the reasonably priced food, the really delicious options for vegans (which I am). ”
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It's open 24 hours and has a really cool ambience - funky leopard seats, cool lamps, and a gorgeous, peaceful little garden to sit in outside. ”
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The staff, about as colorful and odd as the decor, is enthusiastic and always makes up for a great show. ”
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It has some hysterical decor and interesting music selection (started with some generic pop and changed to the Beatles and then Bob Marley), but overall a great vibe and friendly atmosphere. ”
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Funky mixed decorations, nice back garden, good food, good prices. ”
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Yes, the decor is fabulous and over the top. ”
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Very cozy rich ambiance. ”
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(First review): My husband & I ate an early lunch in Yaffa's garden on a weekday in late 6/07 and fortunately it wasn't crowded, so we were able to thoroughly enjoy the pleasant atmosphere. ”
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mildly impressive decor, not outlandish but big zebra couch theme going on there, but hey, its the village! ”
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Yaffa is just a great place to go chill, have a few glasses of wine and enjoy the great decor. ”
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The food is very nice and the atmosphere is full of personality ”
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The food is not amazing, but the atmosphere is. ”
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The place is flat out adorable and fun. ”
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also love the colorful decor. ”
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Nice decor ”
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| dessert |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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The spring rolls are not that great, and the desserts are definitely way too expensive for their tiny size. ”
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The service is wonderful, and the desserts to die for. ”
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The waitstaff is amazing and so is the chocolate soufle' ”
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liked the hummos platter, the brie sandwich, and about 20 other things on the menu (if they still have the chocolate cake you need to get it). ”
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Oh, and if you like chocolate, try a heated slice of the chocolate mud pie. ”
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The only downside to Yaffa is that it can get crowded at times (space is tight), and the desserts aren't big enough to share. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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Yaffa is just a great place to go chill, have a few glasses of wine and enjoy the great decor. ”
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| food quality |
73.28000068664551% positive |
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Considering the average quality of food in NYC, it's amazing that a restaurant with such terrible food can stay in business. ”
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What a delicious place. ”
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Not only is the place uniquely decorated with interesting background music, but the food is delicious, generous, and modestly priced. ”
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Cheap, fast, good food in a comfy and interesting setting. ”
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The food is not amazing but it's a good value for money: it's quite cheap and portions are huge. ”
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Prices are cheap and the place has some character but the food is pretty bad - just not worth eating. ”
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The food was very good, everything came in good time with no mistakes, the staff were very calm and attentive and the music was amazing. ”
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had the worst soba noodles I'd ever had in my life there. ”
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cheap, good food, nice garden and relaxing. ”
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Don't come here when you actually want some decent food and good service. ”
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Waitstaff is usually intimidating but also quick to get you the delicious food they offer. ”
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Funky mixed decorations, nice back garden, good food, good prices. ”
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love Yaffa - the funky decor, the reasonably priced food, the really delicious options for vegans (which I am). ”
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You can't go wrong with Yaffa's great brunch menu - their home fries are amazing - but the portion is too small to satisfy my craving. ”
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Our waiter was pleasant and we also thought the food was very good. ”
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They're open 24/7, the staff is very accomodating (with the exception of a rude French waiter I had once), and the food is delicious. ”
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My daughter's pasta primavera was inedible. ”
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liked the hummos platter, the brie sandwich, and about 20 other things on the menu (if they still have the chocolate cake you need to get it). ”
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Avacado lovers will be dazzled at the choices including avacado: like the avacado melt, an avacado split on bread topped with melted cheese and served with salad (the carrot dressing is amazing) ($6.50). ”
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The "carrot dressing" of their salad is really delicious. ”
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The food was inedible! ”
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have been going here since HS when I have a late night hankering for something that didn't have a mother, and their vegetarian options are always flavorful and tasty. ”
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The food is not amazing, but the atmosphere is. ”
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I've had some great chicken dishes with veggies and rice on the side. ”
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No matter what you order, use the carrot dressing on the salad liberally, it's worth the trip. ”
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the chicken was horrible. ”
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Anything with the berber sauce is also incredible. ”
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We sat in the garden area, the service was *superb* (friendly & attentive) and the food was very good. ”
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It's open late, the staff is great, the food is delicious ”
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Shockingly poor food ”
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The food here is decent, and the carrot dressing is good, but I can get it at Dojo too (where the food is cheaper). ”
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The food is very affordable and has been delcious everytime. ”
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The food is very nice and the atmosphere is full of personality ”
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I've dined there with veggies and omnivores and we've all always be able to get a good meal. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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have been going here since HS when I have a late night hankering for something that didn't have a mother, and their vegetarian options are always flavorful and tasty. ”
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You can't go wrong with Yaffa's great brunch menu - their home fries are amazing - but the portion is too small to satisfy my craving. ”
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love Yaffa - the funky decor, the reasonably priced food, the really delicious options for vegans (which I am). ”
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Their breakfast and brunch menus are great, however their dinner menus are lacking. ”
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liked the hummos platter, the brie sandwich, and about 20 other things on the menu (if they still have the chocolate cake you need to get it). ”
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It has some hysterical decor and interesting music selection (started with some generic pop and changed to the Beatles and then Bob Marley), but overall a great vibe and friendly atmosphere. ”
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At least it's cheap and the variety is good. ”
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Avacado lovers will be dazzled at the choices including avacado: like the avacado melt, an avacado split on bread topped with melted cheese and served with salad (the carrot dressing is amazing) ($6.50). ”
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They have an extensive CD collection here too, and they are always playing some good music while you eat too! ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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All things considered, however, this is probably my favorite restaurant in NYC. ”
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It's a great place to meet with friends for dinner, or for a date! ”
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good place to bring a date on the way out, or better yet on the home--grab a free condom when you pay your bill. ”
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This is a really great place to go to. ”
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The staff is nice but the place is definitely pressed for space, keep that in mind when bringing a large crowd (although seating is available). ”
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Yaffa is just a great place to go chill, have a few glasses of wine and enjoy the great decor. ”
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| service |
89.21999931335449% positive |
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It has some hysterical decor and interesting music selection (started with some generic pop and changed to the Beatles and then Bob Marley), but overall a great vibe and friendly atmosphere. ”
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The food was very good, everything came in good time with no mistakes, the staff were very calm and attentive and the music was amazing. ”
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If the wait staff is fast, they'll be rude. ”
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It's open late, the staff is great, the food is delicious ”
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the staff is NOT friendly. ”
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Our waiter was pleasant and we also thought the food was very good. ”
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They're open 24/7, the staff is very accomodating (with the exception of a rude French waiter I had once), and the food is delicious. ”
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The staff is nice but the place is definitely pressed for space, keep that in mind when bringing a large crowd (although seating is available). ”
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We sat in the garden area, the service was *superb* (friendly & attentive) and the food was very good. ”
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The staff, about as colorful and odd as the decor, is enthusiastic and always makes up for a great show. ”
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interesting space doesn't make up for the bad service ”
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The service is wonderful, and the desserts to die for. ”
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The servers have always been extremely nice, and they never rush you. ”
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do, however, love the carrot ginger dressing, and the cordial staff. ”
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Don't come here when you actually want some decent food and good service. ”
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Gerry B. is the best manager in the world. ”
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This place is great for first dates, kids, artists and people from all walks of life. ”
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| value |
83.92999649047852% positive |
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cheap, good food, nice garden and relaxing. ”
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Food is great and cheap, especially when you're craving breakfast foods at 3 in the morning! ”
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Prices are cheap and the place has some character but the food is pretty bad - just not worth eating. ”
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The food is not amazing but it's a good value for money: it's quite cheap and portions are huge. ”
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Great off the cuff spot, great prices ”
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Ecclectically decorated, dark and snug (inside), with a beautiful garden in the back, this is an ideal (relatively inexpensive) getaway from the outside world. ”
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Funky mixed decorations, nice back garden, good food, good prices. ”
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No matter what you order, use the carrot dressing on the salad liberally, it's worth the trip. ”
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The food is very affordable and has been delcious everytime. ”
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Not only is the place uniquely decorated with interesting background music, but the food is delicious, generous, and modestly priced. ”
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The spring rolls are not that great, and the desserts are definitely way too expensive for their tiny size. ”
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have been going to Yaffa for years for it's cheap and basic fare, but I had no idea that Yaffa has a huge and very East Villagely-decorated garden in the back! ”
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At least it's cheap and the variety is good. ”
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The huge and beautiful summer garden is every visitor's must see. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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Waitstaff is usually intimidating but also quick to get you the delicious food they offer. ”
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The beautiful outdoor garden made the evening special, as me, my boyfrien, my sister and her boyfriend had one of the best dinners in a long time. ”
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