Great Jones Cafe
A Cajun-cool eatery with an Elvis bust in the window and Don DeLillo's eponymous novel on the wall.
(347) 223-5259
54 Great Jones St
(at Between Bowery and Lafayette Street)
New York,
NY
10012
40.727
-73.9927
Neighborhoods: Downtown, NoHo
Hours:
Mon-Thu 5pm-12am
Fri 5pm-1am
Sat 11:30am-4am, 5pm-1am
Sun 11:30am-4pm, 5pm-12am
Price:
$
Last updated 6.13.09
What People Are Saying About Great Jones Cafe
The Owner
Great Jones Cafe
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For nearly 25 years Great Jones Cafe has been serving up New Orleans influenced American comfort food and slinging good honest drinks to satisfied customers. Located on Great Jones St. between Lafayette and Bowery, this one room neighborhood joint is a NoHo favorite for dinner, drinks, lunch & brunch. Exclusive by default because of it's size Great Jones Cafe can accommodate parties up to eight for dinner and up to six for brunch. Enjoy the rock, soul, and country sounds spinning from the vinyl jukebox while perusing the nightly dinner specials written on the chalk board menu wall. Our weekend brunch has become a burrow preference. Stick around in the evenings for great signature drinks like the spicy Cajun Mary mixed with homemade jalape?o-infused vodka blended with lemon juice & garnished with a lemon wedge. Experience the great neighborhood/community atmosphere at Great Jones Cafe.
The Editor
Melanie Berliet
Citysearch
This unassuming Cajun restaurant stands apart from its glitzier Noho neighbors--a shabby-chic alternative for residents and the shoppers who frequent the area. Show up without a reservation and plan to order without a menu, as the un-fussy eatery's offerings are simply listed on the chalkboard in back. An old-school jukebox elevates the already buoyant mood among bustling waiters and diners craving good food in casual environs. Favorites include the fried catfish po' boy and the jumbalaya, both served in heaping portions with fries or sauteed kale as a side.
Hits: Fast and cheap, it's one of few of its kind in an otherwise gentrified area.
Misses: Though the menu options are solid, the choices are limited.
User Reviews
SAT1971
June 05, 2009
I've read a couple of the reviews here. Some good and some bad but what I didn't see is anyone commenting on how good the wings are at Jones. I know that every Wednesday night I start to crave that sweet, spicy sauce and Friday can't come soon enough. A couple of orders of those wings and a side of cornbread accompanied by a bottle of Chimay and life is good.
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mandminla
April 05, 2009
I have been to this place for brunch multiple times and consistently go back for the amazing huevos rancheros. But every time I go, I become extremely frustrated with the terrible service. The waitstaff takes forever to take your order (the food comes very quickly, though). They are completely apathetic and seem like they couldn't care less about being at work or helping the guests. Today, I had to call the waitress over multiple times just to refill the coffee and give us water; she was apparently too busy eating her own breakfast to help us. The hostess took over 10 minutes to process our credit cards and when we asked for our receipts, she brought them back with a "Here you go, now you can leave." The one plus is that leaving a 10% tip for such terrible service keeps the bill low, but if it wasn't for the food, I would NEVER go back. I wish the management would take note because this hasn't been a one-time experience; this is EVERY time.
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aliciaaaa
December 09, 2008
I think this place is fantastic. Modern, delicious seasonal food, EXCELLENT service. The menu is full of unique dishes ( I wanted them all). Try the house salad, roasted chicken, cajun fried oysters. I truly think this is one of NYs must eat restaurants. Come here, you won't be disappointed.
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The Extras:
Jukebox picks lean heavily toward the Buck Owens, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash side of rusted rock and roll. A small handful of contemporaries--Southern Culture on the Skids, the Replacements--shake things up a little.
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Unless you're OK with a wait, show up on the early side.
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Message from Great Jones Cafe
- Cajun & Southern Cuisine
- Weekend Brunch
- Great Downtown Scene
For nearly 25 years Great Jones Cafe has been serving up New Orleans influenced American comfort food and slinging good honest drinks to satisfied customers. Located on Great Jones St. between Lafayette and Bowery, this one room neighborhood joint is a NoHo favorite for dinner, drinks, lunch & brunch. Exclusive by default because of it's size Great Jones Cafe can accommodate parties up to eight for dinner and up to six for brunch. Enjoy the rock, soul, and country sounds spinning from the vinyl jukebox while perusing the nightly dinner specials written on the chalk board menu wall. Our weekend brunch has become a burrow preference. Stick around in the evenings for great signature drinks like the spicy Cajun Mary mixed with homemade jalape?o-infused vodka blended with lemon juice & garnished with a lemon wedge. Experience the great neighborhood/community atmosphere at Great Jones Cafe.
