The Coffee Shop
- Neighborhood: Flatiron
- 29 Union Square West
- New York, NY 10003
- 212-243-7969
It’s hard to figure out what’s the bigger draw at this Union Square standby: the food or the waitstaff, who are so notoriously stunning, they’ve made the restaurant a de rigueur rite of passage for aspiring models looking to wait tables before hitting the big time. If you do get around to eyeballing the menu, you’ll find South American cuisine with a strong Brazilian accent: churrasquino carioca (steak sandwich with peppers and onions), shrimp baiano (sauteed with peppers, cilantro, garlic and coconut) and sancocho de gallina (traditional South American chicken soup).
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- At 16th St.
- Parking:
- Street
The Basics
- Hours:
- Mon. 7:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m., Tue. 7:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m., Wed.-Fri., 7:00 a.m.-5:30 a.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m.-5:30 a.m, Sun. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
- Cuisine:
- Sandwiches and Bar Food
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted. Only accepted for parties of 6 or more
- Dress Code:
- Jeans and T-shirt
- Alcohol:
- Wine and Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoors Only
- Restaurant Style:
- Diner
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- High Energy, Bar Scene, and Family Friendly
- Cleanliness:
- Up To Par
- Noise Level:
- Bustling
- Romance Factor:
- Fun and Flirty
- Features:
- Takeout/Carryout, Delivery, Afterhours, and People Watching. Delivery area, 2nd to 7th Ave, 8th to 26th St
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Specialties:
- Moqueca Stew
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
