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Market Cafe

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496 Ninth Ave., New York, NY 10018
nr. 38th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-967-3892 Send to Phone

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    8.0 out of 10

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    4 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Nouveau, French
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Photo by John Saponara

Official Website

marketcafenyc.com

Hours

Mon-Tue, noon-4pm and 5pm-10pm; Wed-Fri, noon-4pm and 5pm-11pm; Sat, 5pm-11pm; Sun, 10am-4pm

Nearby Subway Stops

A, C, E at 34th St.-Penn Station

Prices

$14-$19

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Delivery
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Good for Groups
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

31st St. to 42nd St., Broadway to Eleventh Ave.

Profile

For those unlucky souls sentenced to work on the far west side of the garment district, Market Café provides culinary salvation from the ubiquitous dingy delis and fast food tourist traps. Choose from fresh salads, homemade pizzas and pastas for lunch, or stop in for dinner and enjoy grilled gravad lax. Stay for dessert, or visit Cupcake Café down the block. — Sandra Nygaard

 

Recommended Dishes

Beet salad, $14; steak frites, $19; gnocchi, $10

8.0 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
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75% Would you go back?
100% Would you take a date?
50% Would you take kids?
50% Would you go on business?
25% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.8
Service: 9.0
Décor: 6.5
Value: 9.0

middle of the road, but that's not good for new york city

ericac33 from 11206 | Posted on 11/12/09

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Food: 7
Service: 9
Décor: 7
Value: 7

i went to market cafe last night in search of a good meal and a comfortable atmosphere for dinner with my mom. the place was cute but a little run-down. the food was not bad but not great - and with so many great options in the city, that's not good news. i find it hard to find an above average restaurant in this neighborhood but will keep looking!

A dining delight night or day

RosieB123 from 80301 | Posted on 11/8/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 8
Value: 10

When I asked a longtime Brooklyn resident for dining recommendations near a loft I was renting in Midtown, "Market Cafe" was high on his list. Our Brooklynite connection had told us "The Market Cafe chocolate cake is the best chocolate cake I have EVER had." I'd like to say "ditto" to that review and add my own descriptor of "it is to die for". The quality and size is phenomenal and at a most reasonable price. Although the restaurant was extremely busy, the owner made a point of being welcoming and attentive. The experience was so pleasant that I made a point to return for lunch the next day. After an easy stroll from Times Square, I ordered a grilled steak, fries, and the house salad. Excellent! A slice of pumpkin cake to-go was saved for a post theater treat that night. Yummy!

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