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Wai? Cafe

201 First Ave., New York, NY 10003
at 12th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-388-1997 Send to Phone
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  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Eclectic/Global, Health Food
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Hours

Daily, 10am-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

L at First Ave.

Prices

$9-$15

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Delivery
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

Delancey St. to 32nd St., Ave. D to Broadway

Profile

Both Wai? Cafe locations offer great bangs for your buck with generous portions of healthy dishes at skimpy prices. While the food won't inspire culinary ecstasies, it is solid and, at times, even inspired. What's more, the menu is large and diverse: French, Asian and Italian cuisines are all competently represented, if not authentically. This is satisfying food—the portions are hearty without being overwhelming, and the flavorings in dishes like the hummus and the rosemary chicken salad are robust enough to make you feel as though you've eaten more than you have. The only downside to Wai? is that both restaurants fade demurely into their surroundings, making them easy to miss. But if an aversion to trendiness ensures that the prices remain the same, that's hardly a tragedy.

Brunch

Sat.–Sun., 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Recommended Dishes

Hummus platter, $5

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