Best Cafés in Bay Ridge

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A photo of RH Guesthouse, The Dining Room restaurant

1. RH Guesthouse, The Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(803)

Price: Very Expensive

• Cafe dining • Meatpacking District

Booked 69 times today

Located just a short walk from Little Island and Whitney Museum, RH Guesthouse, The Dining Room provides a memorable dining experience, with an emphasis on American comfort food. The restaurant offers a serene, spacious dining room and an attentive staff, ensuring an exceptional service. Patrons particularly rave about the breakfast offerings, including their very thin pancakes paired with crisp bacon, and generous portions of salmon and latkes with caviar. Despite having a streamlined menu, the restaurant is celebrated for its high-quality food; the American Breakfast and Italian Benedict with a Truffle upgrade come highly recommended. Though a little on the pricier side, the excellent food, captivating ambiance, and professional service make RH Guesthouse, The Dining Room a worthy splurge.

2. Brooklyn High Low

4.7

Exceptional(320)

Price: Very Expensive

• Cafe dining • Prospect Heights

Booked 1 time today

Brooklyn High Low offers an exceptional afternoon tea experience, highly praised for its inviting ambience, attentive service, and outstanding tea offerings. Patrons appreciate the "relaxed environment" and "comfortable seating" in this quaint yet unpretentious setting. The variety of teas and sandwiches on offer received rave reviews for being more extensive than most places, leading many to call it "one of my favorite afternoon tea experiences." The unique decor contributes to the overall charm, creating a cozy and calming atmosphere perfect for an afternoon escape. The staff is consistently commended for their warmth and eagerness to enhance the tea experience, making Brooklyn High Low a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable high tea experience.

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3. The Parlour, Brooklyn High Low

4.7

Exceptional(112)

Price: Very Expensive

• Cafe dining • Park Slope

Booked 4 times today

Situated in Park Slope Brooklyn, The Parlour, Brooklyn High Low offers a unique and inviting experience for Afternoon Tea enthusiasts. The establishment provides an intimate, calming ambiance that customers love and continually praise. Visitors highlight the meticulously crafted menu, including an array of delicately made sandwiches, a variety of sweet desserts and an impressive selection of teas. The attentive staff, beautiful decor, and comforting, home-like setting make this eatery extraordinary. Patrons express their delight with the flavorful food, the attentive service, and the thoughtful details, including individual unique teapots. It has become a recurrent destination for locals and tourists alike, with many guests eagerly anticipating their next visit.

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4. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(255)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe dining • West Village

Booked 124 times today

Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Opening October 2023. Little Ruby’s West Village will be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

5. Lafayette

4.7

Exceptional(3117)

Price: Expensive

• Cafe dining • NoHo

Booked 20 times today

Lafayette is the epitome of a classic French bistro in New York City. Adored by locals and tourists alike, the restaurant is renowned for its quality ingredients and authentic French cuisine. Patrons often commend the delicious food, mentioning specific dishes like duck confit, skirt steak, Brittany prawns, and Gateaux Foret Noire, illustrating the breadth and depth of its French menu. One reviewer states: "Food quality and service are always top notch". Lafayette's great customer service and lively atmosphere also attract guests back multiple times, as one reviewer notes how it is their "neighborhood staple for impromptu date nights".

6. Elysian Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(341)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe dining • Jersey City

Booked 44 times today

Elysian Cafe, located in Hoboken, is known for its impeccable Café cuisine. This celebrated culinary establishment consistently receives rave reviews, with guests lauding its "good, tasty, fresh food served in an appetizing way," and "always prepared perfectly." The Café's celebrated menu, particularly the mussels and the lobster roll, are crowd favorites. The ambiance at Elysian Cafe adds to its appeal, with reviewers describing it as reminiscent of a café in Paris and praising its beautiful outdoor dining area. The staff's friendliness and attention to detail also contribute to the overall exceptional dining experience, making it a top choice for both brunch and dinner.

7. Raf's

new

4.5

Awesome(20)

Price: Very Expensive

• Cafe dining • NoHo

Booked 41 times today

This homage to Little Italy, from the same team behind Michelin-starred The Musket Room, has everything you could want, from outstanding pastries courtesy of Camari Mick and incredible entrees from Mary Attea.

8. Dudley's

4.5

Awesome(26)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe dining • Lower East Side

Booked 50 times today

From the team who brought us Ruby’s & Elephante, Dudley’s is a neighborhood staple that delivers good vibes and great food in equal measure. The American-meets-Australian all-day cafe serves a lust-worthy brunch, alongside sandwiches, and pasta, all within a lively environment that’s a destination to see-and-be-seen.

9. Trapizzino

4.1

Excellent(14)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe dining • Lower East Side

Booked 11 times today

In Italy, street food is centered around the lifestyle of the piazza caffès and side alley wine bars, best discovered with friends and family. Here, on the Lower East Side, Trapizzino moves with the rhythms of the day - an espresso alongside warm bomboloni, a midday trapizzini enjoyed al fresco, refreshing spritz with shared vegetable small plates, or a larger feast with friends. The New York outpost of Stefano Callegari's Roman-rooted, internationally-acclaimed restaurant, Trapizzino brings a taste of the Eternal City to the corner of Orchard and Rivington Streets.

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10. Cognac Brasserie 48th

4.6

Exceptional(144)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe dining • Midtown East

Booked 34 times today

Cognac Brasserie 48th is a celebrated French restaurant renowned for its classic French dishes. Serving Paris style bistro classics like Steak Tatar, steak frites, and escargots, the restaurant has received rave reviews from its patrons. Reviewers have particularly praised their halibut, deeming it "one of the best" and the beef bourguignon as "to die for". The staff's efficiency, attentiveness, and friendliness have also been applauded, adding to the overall pleasant ambiance. Despite some mixed feedback on specific dishes and service, many customers described their experience as excellent, making Cognac Brasserie 48th their top choice when desiring a relaxing and tasty French meal.

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