Café Sabarsky

Inside the Neue Galerie, this elegant Viennese cafe by Kurt Gutenbrunner is a well known and loved spot for lunch, brunch, coffee, and cake.

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  • Phone

    (212) 288-0665

  • Website

    neuegalerie.org/cafesabarsky

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  • Type

    Austrian Restaurant

Address

1048 5th Ave (at E 86th St) New York , NY 10028 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Wine

Comments / 114


Keywords:

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Julie Soscia

For a classic Viennese experience, make sure to stop here for the delicious pastries (chocolate cake is fantastic), coffee and incredible ambiance after taking in Klimt's masterpieces next-door.

Time Out New York

Vienna-inspired bar dispatches small plates (oysters with caviar ) and family-style mains (plum-wasabi tuna ceviche , blackberry-mushroom venison ), matched with Austrian wines by the glass or bottle. Read more

Kate 💎 Kolenda

Like stepping back in time; Order a real kaffé creme, crêpes with apricot jam , lox on brown bread , and the spaetzle . You'll never know the great disservice you've done yourself if you skip dessert .

Cam_in_Bris

Pricey place, but it's Upper East, after all! Nice dining room and good waiters . Cake was excellent (I tried the Adele). Coffee also good. Eggs on creamed spinach w potatoes tasty lighter option.

Elizaveta T.

Want to listen to some classical music , see Austrian aristocracy and taste warm, delicious Apfel Strudel in the morning? Very traditional Viennese cafe . Go for authentic Bratwurst after 11!

Sara

Amazing for a date. Coffee/tea and dessert recommended. Desserts are delightfully decadent. Espresso is perfected. Also, the bookstore - gorgeous, excellent and varied selection.

Warrent Satt

The deco is very European. the Kaiser pancake is what Ido came for after having had it in Vienna. But the apple strudel with whipped cream and coffee , Wonderful service, and such a delightful setting.

Julie Soscia

For a classic Viennese experience, make sure to stop here for the delicious pastries (chocolate cake is fantastic), coffee and incredible ambiance after taking in Klimt's masterpieces next-door.

Eshrefe Shehu

A European style cafe with Viennese food, pastry and coffee specialities accompanied with great chamber music . I found coffee a bit pricey but food is quite affordable .

Village Voice

The desserts might be the highlight: typical ones (apple strudel , quark cheesecake ) sit comfortably next to authentic Austrian fare such as mozarttorte, a chocolate cake with pistachio and nougat. Read more

Rafi Romero

For dessert the chilled coffee mit ice cream and whipped cream , and the shredded crepes soufflé with fruit compote were both excellent. The classic Viennese chocolate cake and the latte were ok.

Siobhán

Extremely expensive but also truly authentic from the decor to the wait staff to the food. If you're planning on treating yourself this is a great place to do it — otherwise go to the downstairs cafe .

The Corcoran Group

Nestled inside the Neue Gallerie is a little piece of old Vienna. You should wait on line to break the diet with a Wiener Eiskaffee and Apfelstrudel or Sachertorte .

Warrent Satt

Kurt Gutenbrunner’s “civilized” Neue Galerie cafes transport you to “fin de siècle Vienna”, Café Sabarsky boasts authentic Viennese specialties and traditional pastries .

Julie Soscia

For a true Viennese experience, make sure to stop here for the delicious pastries (chocolate cake is fantastic) and the Viennese coffee .

Rafi Romero

every time I come I get: trout crepes , bratwurst mit cheddar cheese , pretzel . I am never disappointed with these 3. for dessert get the shredded soufflé with fruit compote .

Sarah

Great atmosphere, although there's often a wait. My usual is weisswurst (which comes with a warm soft pretzel ), strong coffee , and a slice of sachertorte .

IrmaZandl ZandlSlant

If you are fond of German/Austrian food this is the spot for you. The bratwurst and the beet salad are very tasty!!!

Rafi Romero

YES: trout crepes , bratwurst sausage Mit cheddar cheese (I don't even like sausage ), pretzel . DESSERT : shredded soufflé with fruit compote , eiskaffee. NO: sandwiches ; tried 2 so far and they were meh.

Jim Schule

Give your waiter back the menu and say the words "apple strudel ". You will want to order as many as you can afford ... You're welcome.

J Maya

The food is delicious. A little bit fancy a little bit expensive but totally worth it. The desserts are out of this world, you MUST have one.

dawn.in.newyork

Order wiener melange if you d like to have a cappuccino . Topfentorte is such a lovely cheesecake . :)

Laura Janssen

Breakfast of soft boiled eggs and brioche is delish and the room is charming and comfortable . One of my best discoveries in NYC!

Hana K.

Adele Schnitte is a must, probably the best dessert I've ever had! Great décor, feels like in Vienna :).

The New Yorker

“The Viennese Café Sabarsky, perfect for a post-analytic snack of Apfelstrudel mit Schlag, is open until 9 and has a Zagat score of 22.” Read more

Honghui Yu

The sachertorte here is awesome. Also love the German cafe vibe - you won't find it anywhere else in the city

Tim Bradshaw

Cod and borscht is great. The apple strudel too, but not as good as the hot chocolate .

Justin

Charming little space, great if you don't want to wait in line for the upstairs cafe

New York Habitat

Authentic Austrian food right on museum mile. You can't go wrong with any of the meat dishes but you better save room for the apple strudel .

Fernando

Lovely! A really nice and cozy place for winter and cold days.

Michael Fox-Rabinovitz

Nicely decorated Cafe in a great location with impeccable service and superb desserts and drinks

Anna R

Come and stay for a bite to eat after your visit to the gallery . Dessert and coffee is a must.

Rafi Romero

Excellent. Definitely get: smoked bratwurst mit cheddar cheese , smoked trout crepe . Meh: spread liverwurst sandwich . Coming soon: dessert .

Leah Anderson

Cute Austrian cafe located inside the charming Neue Galerie . Definitely recommend the frisée salad !

Minnie Kim

Wonderful ambiance. Great food. Fabulous desserts . Well-brewed coffee

NearSay NYC

Seriously delectable Austrian delights, here's the good stuff: Erdbeer – Hollunder Mousse Torte and Kleines Wr. Schnitzel mit Kartoffel- Gurkensalat & Preiselbeeren. Just trust us on this one!

Serious Eats

Beautiful cafe/restaurant good for serene lunches and tea near The Met.

Michelle Evangeline

Great avocado crab salad . Light and healthy.

Emily L

sausage , sauerkraut , desserts

Remington Guest

Get the apple streudrel!!! Wow. Coffee is fantastic, the whipped cream in amazingly not sweet. Chocolate almonds , wow. Hot chocolate is so subtle and light. Fantastic.

Chapin Collins

The food was amazing and the atmosphere was stimulating.

Shreya Nathan

beautiful old world Viennese cafe - cakes are a must for dessert

Chapin Collins

Arrive at 10:00 so that you can tour the Neue Galerie when it opens at 11:00.

Tim Shey

Best cafe named after German Batman in town .

Arjun Seth

Apple strudel , coffee , music , service, atmosphere

Floor B

Good cakes but very pricey ... expect 20$+ for a tea and a piece of cake . Same price as the entry ticket for the Neue Gallerie

Isabel Zapata

A bit expensive , but worth every dollar. Lovely place to grab coffee and cake .

Ben L

If you're craving an Eiskaffee (coffee with ice cream ), this is the place to get it.

Desmond Foo

Try the apple strudel !

Jon B.

Great place to pause after an art exhibit with a coffee and pastry

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