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Cupping Room Cafe
The Cupping Room Café was established in 1977. It was originally a wholesale coffee establishment. Different blends of coffee were brewed and tasted by perspective customers. This act of blending and tasting different coffees is called cupping - hence the name The Cupping Room. The coffee tasting went so well that the owners decided to change the name from The Coffee Connection to The Cupping Room Café. They also decided to open the back of the store and sell coffee and pie to the local artists.
The building hosting The Cupping Room is a landmark building. It was the first "tall" building in SoHo and is more than 100 years old. The high tin ceilings, hard wood floors, pot-belly stove and exposed brick walls are all part of the original setting.
The Cupping Room was a home for artists and locals. Today it is still a neighborhood place where you can see the locals and the famous come together in our homey environment.
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130 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 130 reviews
5 stars
(30)
4 stars
(56)
3 stars
(34)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for brunch(83)
- neighborhood gem(69)
- great for lunch(36)
- fit for foodies(28)
- good for groups(27)
- kid-friendly(25)
Cupping Room Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food and interesting drinks."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch
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Review 2 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the pancakes and black forrest ham were fantastic!!"
Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 3 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Brunch Spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of the most extensive brunch menus. We loved that the waiter let us sit and enjoy the place. It was a nice leisurely pace for the meal. Great location on a beautiful day to go shopping after you eat."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Greatbrunch place in SoHo!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We are from Chicago, wanted a great place for brunch for five in the SoHo neighborhood. We were seated within 10 minutes of our reservation. The inside has exposed brick, very light and bright. Good omelets, good breakfast potatoes, very good brioche french toast, great fruit on the side. Coffee was fine and I am a coffee snob. It was a very nice spot. I'd recommend it."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Almost walked out immediately because the service was so bad. We had about 7 different waiters through our entire meal..which was only about an hour. They gave me SUCH a problem about asking for different cheese in an omelet and said they do not do custom omelets....what kind of brunch place doesn't have custom omelets?? But, then I guess they decided they were capable of doing it, so they made it for me and it was delicious! Food made up for the service...definitely."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 6 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best breakfast in SoHo!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Visiting SoHo has been a food-lover's dream! One of the best places we've been to was definitely The Cupping Room Cafe. There is a reason this place has been in this location for 37 years, as the owner told us when we visited. I had never had Eggs Florentine before and...wow! It was SO good. My son had Eggs Benedict and my daughter had Whole Grain Waffles with Berries and they both raved about their food too. Our server was friendly and attentive....our whole experience was fantastic. I HIGHLY recommend."
Dined on 5/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot, kid-friendly
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Review 7 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a lovely brunch. Since it was a Monday it was not crowded and we were able to sit for longer than usual. My guests were from out of town and thought it was a terrific place, very New York. Food was good, service excellent, and I will surely be back."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun for the family
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were there on Mother's day and it was exactly what we were looking for, fun food, low key. so scene."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 9 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
not your standard business lunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not too noisy at lunch for a business meeting. Specifically wanted Cupping Room's new american cuisine as our business lunch guests were from overseas."
Dined on 5/15/2013
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Review 10 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There's something about going to a place, walking through a hall and then being delighted at what you've found. That's what cupping room is. It's like walking into a gem -- with the long wooden bar and the brick wall."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
dinner at the cupping room
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I usually go to the Cupping Room for after work drinks, but I have done dinner a few times. The food is pretty good and the atmosphere is peaceful."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 12 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Family dinner celebration
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were a group of 14 including kids celebrating a special family member's birthday. Our waiter, Jam was fantastic. Our meals were very good. The best part of the night was the lice jazz trio playing. They even played a happy birthday tune to my aunt. I highly recommend this place whether you are 2 or more."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the Cupping Room. Went for Brunch and the food and cocktails were outstanding. Service and staff were some of the most personable around"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for special occassion
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went here for Mother's Day brunch. The food was great, and it's a great place for it's location, middle of SOHO. Great all around"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 15 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Burnt sausage
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The 4 sausage links were fried which I'm okay with, but a couple of them were so deeply fried that the ends were burnt to a crisp which I do not enjoy. Eggs were fresh. French toast is okay."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, kid-friendly
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Review 16 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delish!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Unique and delicious brunch options- it's a must go for brunch!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic spot in Soho
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great time and they were extremely accommodating."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Birthday Brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I went to the Cupping Room Cafe for Brunch with a friend for their birthday, brunch seems to be their most popular time.
Because it is downtown it is a much more lax setting than a brunch spot uptown. We arrived and the host was very kind as they were running behind with seating, and were seated at an amazing table a few minutes later. Our server seemed to be overwhelmed by the amount of people because his attention was everywhere but at our table. We were in no hurry and did not mind, but I would not recommend if you need to be somewhere after. Over all the brunch was lovely simply because of the food and the company."
Because it is downtown it is a much more lax setting than a brunch spot uptown. We arrived and the host was very kind as they were running behind with seating, and were seated at an amazing table a few minutes later. Our server seemed to be overwhelmed by the amount of people because his attention was everywhere but at our table. We were in no hurry and did not mind, but I would not recommend if you need to be somewhere after. Over all the brunch was lovely simply because of the food and the company."
Dined on 4/21/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun Place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The atmosphere was fun and friendly - casual with good service and very good food. Very busy and lively. I would definitely go back.
The burger was prepared exactly the way I ordered it."
The burger was prepared exactly the way I ordered it."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Came here based on good reviews
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Came here based on good reviews for breakfast and was sorely disappointed. Coffee for one thing was lukewarm and not that tasty. I expected more from a place called the Cupping Room. I got the waffles with eggs and sausage. Waffle was soggy, eggs requested was over easy, got over medium, sausage was regular link sausage. The side portion of sausage was huge though. My kids got croissants and they were cold and hard, but large. My husband got the eggs benedict, which was ok. Overall, nothing to write home about nor go out of my way to eat there again."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2004
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 21 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our service was great. We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our service was great. We had 4 children with 4 adults and they took care of us well.
Thank you."
Thank you."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2004
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Review 22 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Friendly and accommodating
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Friendly and accommodating staff. Loved the bloody mary's. Great spot to bring visitors!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place to eat a delicious,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place to eat a delicious, satisfying brunch with good friends."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A NYC Classic
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's a neighborhood stalwart. It's busy and popular, it's there where you need it, and it does what it's supposed to do."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
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Review 25 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Stay away
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of the worst NYC brunches I can remember. Host, management and wait staff were all consumed with them selves and seemed to ignore the fact that they had a packed house. Were sat 30 minutes past our reservation time and things never got better. I will never, ever go back and I live a block away"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2003
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Review 26 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We celebrated my wife's birthday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We celebrated my wife's birthday in NYC with our college/adult children who live there. B My daughter selected The Cupping Room for brunch based on reviews. We had wonderful food and a great time. I had the eggs benedict florentine which was delightful. I was also very pleased with the side salad. My son had the same but with home fries which also were very good. Others had pancakes with various toppings and sides which were enjoyed. Reservations far in advance for a Sunday brunch are strongly recommended."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2005
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 27 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food and great service!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food and great service! Excellent brunch/lunch spot conveniently located in Soho!!!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good for a large group
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Accommodating for a group of 10, good food and a nice large space."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 29 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We really enjoyed our brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We really enjoyed our brunch at the Cupping Room Cafe. The crowd was young and attractive, the "Salty Dog" was delicious with fresh grapefruit juice, and the food was yummy. The staff was pleasant and accomodating. I ate a brie omelet that was fabulous and we shared a tasty sour cream and raspberry muffin. The coffee was very good - as expected given the restaurant's history! Great location in SoHo too! We would definitely return when we're in NYC again."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 30 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Paintnite at the Cupping Room Cafe
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was at a paintnite there on 3/19 and had a wonderful time. The instructor was excellent. I loved the jazz music playing in the background.
We had a wonderful waitor who served us dinner prior to going to the other room where we painted.
I would highly recommend the Cupping Room Cafe for paintnites or just to have a meal...great vibe."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 31 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A bit too expensive...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall great experience but a bit too expensive for what it is. Fabulous bloody marys though!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 32 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
good food and ambiance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have been a couple of times to the Cupping Room for brunch and once for drinks in the evening. For brunch it's a great place, good location, easy to find, yummy food. It can get quite busy at times, so best to book a table over the weekend. Price is reasonable too. It's not a fancy, over the top venue, but is interesting inside and is fast becoming my regular over the weekend."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 33 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food and fun atmosphere.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food and fun atmosphere. We will be back."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 34 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cool place. Food ok. Kind
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Cool place. Food ok. Kind of loud."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The good news is this wasn't
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The good news is this wasn't our first time at the Cupping Room; otherwise we would not return. The Eggs Benedict were inedible, the potatoes ice cold and soggy, the cappucino luke-warm and tasteless--and the waitress (!) one of the worst servers we have ever had anywhere. Unfortunately, we were entertaining a guest and it would have been too awkward to complain. What was once our go-to breakfast place we now view with suspicion. Yes, we'll go once again--and then we'll see...."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
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Review 36 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Brunch was excellent! We
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Brunch was excellent! We had a wonderful, relaxing meal in a really nice setting. Service was attentive, without being overbearing. The only question we left with was how did other tables score that lovely plate of small muffins and goodies that we did not get? We came down wanting to visit the Cupping Room and we already look forward to the next time."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 37 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good for a last minute brunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had brunch Sun. 3/10 - the best was I could make a rezzie 3 hrs. in advance. It was a cute, cozy place - but it's a mad dash throughout brunch service & waitstaff, foodrunners, the lot are all bustling through the place. Hot plates, servers, hostesses are racing past you in every direction if you need to get up for any reason. The food came out in good time and the service was good ... until we were done with our meal. Afterward, the server wasn't very attentive with checking in on us so we probably sat for a good 20 minutes until he came back to offer dessert. It took another 10 min. to get menus. Overall, good service/food but they need to chill out and not operate so frantically. The food was good too but didn't blow me away."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 38 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
our waiter was fantastic but
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"our waiter was fantastic but dinner was mediocre. should have gone for brunch."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2006
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Review 39 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice place I visit now
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very nice place I visit now for over 26 years ! From the warm and cosy insider spot it used to be in the old days, it moved to trendy and lively atmosphere. But stil nice food and good Ambiance!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 40 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I loved The Cupping Room and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I loved The Cupping Room and will definitely be back at some point. I'm not sure making a reservation helps as we still waited for brunch and our names were put on the list along with others who were waiting upon arrival. Other than that, food was great, the people running the restaurant (hosts, etc.) were super nice and had great personalities. Our waiter was a little stiff and we had to ask for water refills, but it was busy and other than that everything was amazing!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 41 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our server was excellent,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our server was excellent, very bustling scene, real estate is at a premium in this space, but where is it not in NY? We had a 12:15 reservation for a small group and was seated within 5 minutes of all people in our group arriving. Large portion sizes, excellent craft brunch cocktails. Ready for a cocktail - you should start with the ginger-sugar-rimmed 'Carrot Chic'. Not too carrot-y, more like TANG. Super sippable."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 42 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Would have loved it more if
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Would have loved it more if it had been less noisy at brunch. Brought my elderly parents, and they couldn't hear anything. We all enjoyed our food."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 43 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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Food
(Very Good)
4
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5
Service
(Very Good)
4
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5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
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5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of my favorite neighborhood brunch spots! Service is attentive, friendly and personable. Menu has something for everyone."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2009
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 44 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
What a fabulous soho gem!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a fabulous soho gem!! Service so friendly great Motown music not too loud like so many places do. A huge brunch/lunch menu. Food was great."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 45 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Would have preferred a brunch-speci
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Would have preferred a brunch-specific menu as most places in the city offer, but would still go back. I was happy with my meal!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Cupping Room Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nothing really standout-ish
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nothing really standout-ish besides their pancakes, which my friend ordered. I'm always on the hunt for the best pancakes and Cupping Room is definitely up there now. Didn't have any issues with service- our waitress wasn't too personable or anything, which may or may not be a good thing, depending on who you are. There is a lot of seating, which is a plus in NYC where it's impossible to get brunch seats. Having reservations available on OpenTable is a huge plus for any brunch spot in the city."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cupping Room Cafe
Based on the average of (84) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
18 out of 21 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic