The Cupping Room Cafe

The bar at this L-shaped cafe, with its tin ceilings, exposed-brick walls and flickering candlelight, thrives late into the evening. Art on the walls (featuring local artists) changes periodically--but everyone comes for the burgers. Whether topped with avocado and jalapenos or simply plain, the ground-sirloin patty arrives char-grilled on an oversized bun. Offerings from the busy brunch shift include home-baked croissants and Brie-broccoli stuffed omelettes.

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Know Before You Go:: The restaurant hosts live music Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Fridays from 9pm to 1am, it's jazz music, both traditional and modern. Expect to hear Brazilian or Middle Eastern music on Mondays and Wednesdays.

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ambiance	95.45000076293945% positive	“Staples like the service and food were excellent, but I was most pleased with the relaxing atmosphere.” “The place has a great feel to it, the food is always good, service is always fast, and the location is great.” “perfect lunch spot in soho, very cool ambience, food was great, service was quick and good and food was really creative and good.” “It has a warm, inviting ambiance that will make you want to sit around fo.” “Warm and friendly atmosphere.” “Contrary to what this site says, the Cupping Room is very romantic--however in this capacity I'd say drinks are more suitable than dinner.” “The ambiance is wonderful and the waitstaff is highly unpretensious.” “Go get some breakfast food & relax in the cozy atmosphere!” “The ambiance is classic and its staff nice, handsome, and fashionable.” “Excellent food, Cozy ambience.” “The atmosphere is warm and lovely--like being in a very nice country kitchen.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“My friend had the same bad luck when she tried to order a beer.” “If you are dinning alone, the bar is a great place to eat.” “Contrary to what this site says, the Cupping Room is very romantic--however in this capacity I'd say drinks are more suitable than dinner.” “We had to wait about 10 minutes to get a table, so I had a cup of coffee at the bar which was perfect.” “And the coffee is soo good, seriously much better than any other american spots.”
food quality	91.99999809265137% positive	“Go get some breakfast food & relax in the cozy atmosphere!” “lot of natural light filters into the room in the morning hours, and there are always fresh flowers in a tiny vase on your table.” “Everything was fresh and perfectly balanced for a great hearty” “One of the best veggie burgers I've ever had (offered with a number of great toppings).” “On normal days I like the Tahini Chicken and Skirt Steak-- the best brunch items are the omelettes-my favorite is the spinach feta- and the eggs benedict.” “Staples like the service and food were excellent, but I was most pleased with the relaxing atmosphere.” “The fruit is always fresh and sweet.” “I'm a big fan of their various pancakes, waffles, and French toast.” “basically you leave frustrated from paying too much money for poor quality food.” “cute brunch spot, decent food” “Excellent food, Cozy ambience.” “My friends like the food, but it's ok.” “Even if the food was fantastic, which it wasn't, it could not make up for this awful service.” “The food is great (especially the eggs Benedict) and they have an extensive bloody mary menus.” “Very good food” “The last authentic place in soho” “The brunch menu is just delicious.” “They had a authentic jazz band and the meal was INCREDIBLE.” “Should have left then, but friends like the food.” “The place has a great feel to it, the food is always good, service is always fast, and the location is great.” “I've been going to the Cupping Room for years and always thought the stuff was pretty fresh.” “Furthermore, I was impressed with the waiter and the amazing food.” “The food was great!” “perfect lunch spot in soho, very cool ambience, food was great, service was quick and good and food was really creative and good.” “The salmon is wonderful, too.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The brunch menu is just delicious.” “The food is great (especially the eggs Benedict) and they have an extensive bloody mary menus.”
overall	100.0% positive	“great place any time of day” “If you are dinning alone, the bar is a great place to eat.” “And while this is a great Brunch place, they do a great job with the dinner, as well.”
service	69.22999858856201% positive	“When the manager finally came over he was even ruder than the waiters and said if the service was bad don't tip the waiter.” “Staples like the service and food were excellent, but I was most pleased with the relaxing atmosphere.” “Totally weird joint; trust the "worst service" reviews others have posted.” “They're always packed on Saturdays and Sundays, but the service is still great and the staff is really friendly (not to mention VERY attractive).” “The staff is pleasant, helpful, and attentive.” “perfect lunch spot in soho, very cool ambience, food was great, service was quick and good and food was really creative and good.” “The ambiance is classic and its staff nice, handsome, and fashionable.” “Warm and friendly atmosphere.” “The waiters were extremely rude and completely inept.” “The place has a great feel to it, the food is always good, service is always fast, and the location is great.” “Furthermore, I was impressed with the waiter and the amazing food.” “The service was warm and friendly!” “Even if the food was fantastic, which it wasn't, it could not make up for this awful service.”
value	50.0% positive	“great cheap soho eats” “basically you leave frustrated from paying too much money for poor quality food.”
wait time	100.0% positive	“perfect lunch spot in soho, very cool ambience, food was great, service was quick and good and food was really creative and good.” “We had to wait about 10 minutes to get a table, so I had a cup of coffee at the bar which was perfect.”

07/09/08

My favorite find

by thescientistlady

I can't say enough about this place. Its been my favorite brunch spot for years. Every time I bring friends they are always impressed by the food and the decor. And the coffee is soo good, seriously much better than any other american spots. So needless to say I go whenever I'm in the states for brunch/lunch food but I only recently tried dinner. I was so impressed! They had a authentic jazz band and the meal was INCREDIBLE. Not to mention I sat next to Claire Danes!! What an evening! ...This place is highly recommended!

Pros: Everything!! Best find thus far!

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11/27/07

BESTEST BRUNCH!!!

by katelopez

SO, I heard about this place, that "supposed" to have the best brunch ever. We show up and I at first was not impressed with the decor and all. But I was impressed on how busy it was and the cosiness of the place. We had to wait about 10 minutes to get a table, so I had a cup of coffee at the bar which was perfect. Furthermore, I was impressed with the waiter and the amazing food. Everything was fresh and perfectly balanced for a great hearty breakfast/lunch. I ordered the eggs benedict, their special french toast and brownie a la mode. Alot huh? but I couldnt resist. I will definitely be going back!!!

Pros: FOOD

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09/08/07

The last authentic place in soho

by csmooth

This place is great--I've been going for years because it is one of the few places that have not changed since the 80's. The ambiance is classic and its staff nice, handsome, and fashionable. Most worthy of note are its excellent weekend brunches (and its bloody marys) and its Wednesday Night Middle Eastern Night--- the latter is hardly contrived--- in fact the owners come from that part of the world, and the proof is, indeed, in their hummus.

On normal days I like the Tahini Chicken and Skirt Steak-- the best brunch items are the omelettes-my favorite is the spinach feta- and the eggs benedict.

Contrary to what this site says, the Cupping Room is very romantic--however in this capacity I'd say drinks are more suitable than dinner. Also, if you're fortunate enough to live in the neighborhood there doesn't exist a better "local joint'" in the world..

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08/09/07

Cozy AND Yummy...

by violetteszabo

I went in for lunch early last month, and was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Staples like the service and food were excellent, but I was most pleased with the relaxing atmosphere. I didn't feel pressure to leave and was able to enjoy my (rather large) latte while leisurely reading. I've been back several times since and the experience has been consistently positive. The salads are HUGE and the omlettes are very unique.... delicious. ...Very highly recomended...

Pros: Ambience, Food, Service

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07/09/07

Yummy Brunch

by meganlou21218

A friend recommended that I go to The Cupping Room for brunch, and he was definitely right! Go get some breakfast food & relax in the cozy atmosphere! Their selection of omelets is amazing!

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07/09/08

My favorite find

by thescientistlady

11/27/07

BESTEST BRUNCH!!!

by katelopez

09/08/07

The last authentic place in soho

by csmooth

08/09/07

Cozy AND Yummy...

by violetteszabo

07/09/07

Yummy Brunch

by meganlou21218

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