Yaffa Cafe
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 677-9001
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Between Avenue A and 1st Avenue
- Directions:
- 6 at Astor Pl; N, R, W at 8th St
- Hours:
- Daily 24hrs
Editorial Review for Yaffa Cafe – by Katie Heffernan
The Scene
This East Village restaurant never gets a wink of sleep, and the decor recalls an insomniac's late-night, Technicolor dreamscape. Zebra, cheetah and colorful floral patterns cover every inch of wall, low-lit by strings of Chinese lanterns and dangling grapevine lights. It's so out there that it works--black-clad raver waiters and all--and even the most normal of groups love getting together for dinner and popular brunching on the palm-lined backyard patio spread.
The Food
The mishmash menu was built to satisfy a scene of late-night cravers--come here expecting impressive dining and you're missing the point. A hearty bowlful of pesto-drenched fettuccini pasta is thrown together with a chicken curry dish--hardly authentic, but sweet and mild. Vegetarians beware the Sunshine burger, served sans toppings to disguise its mushy cafeteria mystery. All come with a tasty Asian carrot dressing salad, including the mimosa brunch of smoked salmon eggs benedict, with a somewhat crude hollandaise.
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Insider Tips
When to GoGo for brunch between 11am and 4pm on weekends.
Where to SitTry the outdoor sidewalk patio for some summertime street action.
The ExtrasOrder food to your door between noon and 11pm daily, with a $10 minimum.
Save MoneyThe $8 weekday lunch deal includes a soup with a salad or wrap, noon to 4pm.
User Reviews for Yaffa Cafe
04/22/2008 Posted by hyeny
decor? fun. animal prints and mirrors are always a good time.go to the back patio, its spacey and cool. the food was average, nothing to write home about but edible. however, the service pretty much nonexistent. we had to ask for plates twice for a shared appetizer, we have three different waiters - none of which could be found when we needed something (the basics: silverware, bread, water.) and our "main" waiter had the most sour attitude ever. i'm sorry you are still working on your "acting career" at the age of 40 but try to act marginally friendly to your customers - at this point, it looks like the only income you are getting is tips, so why jeopardize that too!!
Pros: nice to sit outside on a lovely day
Cons: service stinks.
03/22/2008 Posted by Redh34d
I recently discovered Yaffas while catching up with some friends from High School. 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. Definitely a place to take friends for long conversations and catching up. Also, veggie friendly. :)
Pros: Vegetarian Friendly, Small but not crowded
Cons: Oddball bathroom (if you have any quirks, probably not a good place to go)
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