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Middle Eastern · East Village · $$
Middle Eastern · East Village, New York, NY · $$
Founded in 1983 in the East Village, Cafe Mogador was both an early pioneer in the NYC restaurant world and a downtown cultural hub. Serving up her signature Moroccan-inspired cuisine, founder Rivka embraced and celebrated the creative neighborhood she called home while pushing culinary boundaries. Throughout three decades and the addition of a second location in Williamsburg, Cafe Mogador gained tremendous recognition and solidified its place as a neighborhood institution and culinary destination. From expertly braised tagines and house-made bread, to an award-winning brunch served alongside some of the best people-watching in the city, the restaurant continues to proudly grow with the neighborhoods it's helped create.
“Amazing food, extremely attentive service and charming ambiance. LOVED the cardamom oatmeal and halloumi poached eggs. Dessert was amazing as well! Can’t wait to come back. Also everyone was helpful with accommodating gluten free restrictions 🫶🏻”
“Food definitively the highlight of this location. Food prepared with balance and care. Hot sauce with hummus was amazing and eggs very well prepared. Salad with beets and vinegrette excellent. The postcard with the image of the owners grandparents made the visit more meaningful. Busy but service prompt and seating quaint. Will visit again.”
“Great food and ambience. The couscous with the chicken had a mild and pleasant flavor. There was some extra broth on the side to pour into the couscous. The lamb shank tagine with dried plums and apricots was hearty and flavorful. The rice was deliciously bathed in the lamb stock. The Moroccan music and eclectic crowd provided a lively atmosphere.”
“I had the Eggs Benedict and it was absolutely delicious. My friend ordered a halloumi dish, which was also very good. The mimosa was excellent as well, and the prices were reasonable for the quality of the food and overall experience. The only issue was that although we had a reservation for three people, we were seated at a table for two because our third guest had not arrived yet. I don’t think that was the right approach and it felt a bit disappointing. Other than that, everything was great. The food, drinks, and atmosphere were all enjoyable. I would definitely come back.”
“Food was amazing! We also got eggs Benedict? Unsure of the name exactly. I was distracted and didn’t take a picture. All was really good and service was fast & friendly. I have to say. I cannot stress this enough, BEST FALAFEL I have ever had. I turned a falafel skeptic into a falafel lover. I told him if falafel tastes bad it’s just old or masses produced. This felt like the real thing!!”
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