Great spot to meet friends for brunch or get takeout! Numerous healthy options and delicious drinks. We got the Banter Bowl, which includes pickled carrot, cabbage, watermelon radish, cucumber, edamame, avocado, quinoa, and miso ponzu dressing. You have a choice of meats, so we chose the grilled chicken. Second, we ordered the falafel bowl that includes three falafels, pickled onions, avocado, cucumber, whipped garlic feta, kale salad, romesco, and Za'atar dressing that had a delicious flavor. However, our ultimate favorite had to be the Thai Crunch Wrap with sweet potato fries. It was fairly busy, and our drinks took a while to come, but the food arrived shortly after. The next time I'm back, I will be sure to reorder the Thai crunch wrap. If you have food allergies, they are extremely accommodating and have numerous vegan/vegetarian/GF. read more

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Cute spot to come for brunch with friends and family. I honestly thought it was bigger than it really is. Our service was a bit on the slow side with our coffee orders. Everyone I was with enjoyed their meals. I had the fried egg and bacon sandwich on sourdough. I wish something came with it like a small side salad or a hash brown. I mean the sandwich itself was filling. My iced latte was a bit on the milky side and I wish it came in a tall glass. I would try out another dish and another coffee drink from here though. read more

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Love going here for the Golden Folded Eggs bowl! It's one of my favorite healthy, yet yummy brunches. I always add the sourdough toast and berry jam. So good!! The kale salad is my favorite part of the bowl! The vanilla latte is always great too. read more

Banter - Golden Folded Eggs - Australian Near Me - New York, New York

This was was very quiet and cute. We stopped by to get a few deinks as there was a really good smell coming from theplace. Though we didnt have time to get meals we did order drinks as those were emfaster to come out. Upon entry were were able to order our drinks and pick a spot to sit. The hostess/waitress was very nice and helpful. We ordered a flat white and a matcha with butterscotch foam. The flat white came out first and it was the right amount of bitter and the light foam on top was amazing. The matcha butterscotch was an interesting drink. The cup came out home but the matcha was a nice room temp which made it easy to drink. The matcha was more matcha tea than matcha milk which i enjoyed. It was bitter but still a nice matcha warm drink. The butterscotch foam was nice but wasn't sweet to blend into the matcha. The drink was still great and would definitely get again. To end our drinks we decided to get a happy hour drink, the upside down pineapple cocktail. It was a mezcal based drink which was delicious. The sourness of the drink worked well with the tajin rim. We would definitely stop by here again to get some food items as there were some items on the menu that seemed delicious! read more

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Great as takeout and in person! My go-to is the big breakfast which gives you anything you could ever want in a brekkie bowl :) read more

Banter - Big Breakfast - Australian Near Me - New York, New York

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My friends and I came here on a perfect fall day, so we were able to eat brunch outside. There's a ton of options, and we had some of the drink specials to kick off the day. The food was great, and I made sure to add a side of halloumi since that's such a hard thing to find! Our waiter was a gem and gave us plenty of space to enjoy our time together. read more

Went on a Saturday late afternoon, waited 10 minutes to be seated. There is a small waiting area vestibule. We got seated next to the door where there was a draft but the server was nice enough to close the door when asked. We got the classic burger and mushroom wrap with sweet potato fries and seasoned fries, respectively. The burger was better than I expected (it should be good, it's nearly $20) -- patty so juicy and tender, not smashed, almost like steamed, hefty and tasty. The mushroom was wrap was really good- the mushrooms and the sauce (cashew pesto or harissa aoili) were the highlight. read more

Banter - Australian Near Me - New York, New York

Walked by many times and finally was able to stop by after making a Trader Joe's run around the corner. What used to house Vino Tapa, is now Banter -- which has a few other locations in the city. Cute space, with a few tables outside which we took advantage of. Has a decent happy hour 4-7pm. I took advantage with a glass of Sauvignon blanc ($8). Service with a smile, the girl who helped me was so sweet and checked in on my son and I often. Food is very good -- got a hummus plate which came with a lot of roasted veggies and sweet potato fries. Yum! Plenty to bring home and glad I popped in. Would return! read more

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Enjoyed brunch here with a friend and my son on a Tuesday morning. Nice, calm and clean atmosphere. Friendly staff. Order came out quickly and tasted good. We had salmon toast, fried chicken sandwich and the big breakfast. We were able to have a chill conversation and enjoy each other's company. read more

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A good place for a casual light brunch. I ate there with three others and collectively we ate: the avocado toast, a sausage roll, 2 bacon and egg rolls, and assorted sides. (Mine was the banana bread, which was just eh, and I would not order it again.) Everyone enjoyed the meal. Not a fancy place, but good service. We ate outside. read more

Decided to come here for dinner after seeing it was Australian and didn't realize they had their own cuisine. I did the pasta date night (2 pastas and one wine) for $60 which was a steal. The orichette pasta which I got was DELICIOUS. The sauce to the fennel sausage was flavorful and everything was well cooked. Service was great and the ambiance was very romantic. Would absolutely come back. read more

Came here for their pasta and date night deal. First off, the service here is incredible. I sat at the bar at first, while I was waiting for my friend to arrive, and they were incredibly friendly and nice. They made sure that my beer and water were full the entire time. The happy hour cannot be beat! $2 canned beers, $8 espresso martinis? Where can you go wrong? Eventually, when my friend arrived, we moved to the table and got a round of the spressi tinis. They were a touch on the sweet side for my taste, but again for $8 they were incredible. We moved onto the main course. We got the spicy sausage pasta each and the flavor was incredible, and it definitely packed more of a punch than I though it would. You are allowed to get any bottle of wine and two pastas for $60 (besides the veuve) and I gotta say that's an incredible deal. The ambiance is super laid back and casual and perfect for a date night or to catch up with a friend! read more

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My friend and I did a walk in on Sunday at 2pm and got seated immediately! We both ordered a juice (fresh start, green vitality) and both were good, the fresh start was sweeter because of the apple but refreshing, and the green vitality was pretty sour. For food, I got the chicken salad wrap and it came with an enormous amount of sweet potato fries. I loved how the wrap wasn't too mayo-y and the sauce was pretty light too, I wish there was more filling, I had to rip off parts of the wrap. The fries were great and I got the spicy aioli sauce which dipped well. The avocado toast with egg was also really good and filling, surprisingly. I loved the texture of the egg. read more

Banter - Chicken Salad Wrap and Avocado Toast. - Australian Near Me - New York, New York

IMO this place is a gem of a brunch place. There are a lot of healthy options and also "cheat day" meals. Banter Bowl - this is how I want to eat going forward. A mix of many ingredients. Healthy and good. 5/5 Roasted Veggies and Farrro. Lots of healthy greens. 4/5 Mushroom wrap with sweet potato fries. Tasted so good. Decided to try to make this at home. 5/5 Fried Chicken Sandwich with regular fries. Satisfied the craving of my 8 month old pregnant friend. 5/5 read more

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A dear friend and I went to Banter for brunch after a meeting in the area and let me tell you, the brunch on all scores was spot on. The host was kind and informative and we got seated right away under 5 minutes. The server delighted (or maybe humored us?) with our questions of the menu or suggestions. The space was less than half full by 9 am and the decor was clean, modern, still with color and cozy textures where it felt welcoming. Coffee arrived swiftly and was perfect on all fronts with our flat white and cortado. As coffee and especially as espresso lovers, we were thrilled. Good microfoam, good crema, great espresso balance with hot milk. We shared entrees of salmon toast with plentiful salmon and the banter big breakfast which had great Aussie touches of tomato jam and mushrooms along with savory haloumi with perfectly poached egg on sourdough. So glorious! We wrapped up with the gluten free banana bread which was a superb texture given advance of gluten and it wasn't too saccherine or overly spiced. Over all, genuinely a lovely brunch which is a semi-fancy time but with every point precisely executed, you won't mind. Definitely going to go again! Great for a fun catch up, warm out of town friend visit, and early day date. read more

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I've been here twice so far, once for a weekend brunch and once for a weekday dinner. Brunch was pretty run of the mill and good enough in every way. The atmosphere was casual and made for easy conversation. They have a good variety on the menu and great cocktails. I've more recently came here for happy hour/dinner, which leads to my more in-depth review and surprise at how high the ratings are for this place. On the bright side, their happy hour prices are pretty great m. And the food menu seemed good enough. Ultimately though, I am writing this review because of the absolutely horrendous smell in the restaurant that no one seemed to be acknowledging. I'm not sure if they were having a septic issue or if there was just a baby with a dirty diaper somewhere inside. Throughout the hour or so we were there, not much seemed to improve. This combined with somewhat difficulty getting our waitresses attention and me not being a big fan of the orrechiette pasta (way too many peppers!) i'm not sure that I will be rushing back here anytime soon, and may only come back for a happy hour drinks in the future. read more

came here on a Saturday during prime brunch time and while there are no tables available, my boyfriend and I were able to be seated right away at the bar, which is small and only seats 4 people. The staff are all young and very friendly, and the food gets served to you extremely fast. The Golden folded eggs were really good, but the eggs weren't as hot as I would've liked them to come out and my boyfriend really enjoyed his Panini. We also got a slice of the banana bread since it is gluten-free and it was delicious alongside the orange butter. I would definitely come back here with some friends, but since they don't take reservations, if you are anticipating coming during brunch, I would recommend coming early and anticipating a little bit of a wait, but it does move very fast . read more

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Service was pretty slow and I got a raw burger!!! Food poisoning from the raw meat afterwards

I went here for brunch with my friend and we both enjoyed our food. I got the avocado toast with a poached egg. There was a little bit of pesto oil or something (I kinda forget) on it which made it really great and more than just regular toast. The place is cute inside and the servers are friendly. read more

Banter - Avocado toast - Australian Near Me - New York, New York

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So excited to check at the newest Banter location. Super friendly vibes for brunch. They really make you feel welcome here. You feel absolutely great after leaving because all of their food is healthyish. Love that they have gluten friendly options here. I got their falafel bowl and enjoyed everything in it . I had a refreshing house-made lemonade to wash it down. My friend had the folded eggs with salmon and a golden latte. **A couple of years ago they had a beet hummus at another location. I recommend bringing that back as it was amazing read more

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A new favorite of mine! Went for lunch with my sister. We split the soup and bantam bowl it was delicious!! Very fresh. Good size portions. We also both got matcha lattes. Service was super friendly. Will certainly be back to try more things! read more

Banter - Butternut Squash Soup Banter Bowl - Australian Near Me - New York, New York

the monday burger deal cannot be beat and the servers were very nice. the restaurant is a cute little vibe. although the burger def was no medium rare for the price ($10 with tax and tip) i cannot complain read more

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Honestly had such a good time here! The food is good but during their busiest times it is SO LOUD. I liked their brunch menu a lot and I would go back. read more

Banter - Mushroom Wrap - Australian Near Me - New York, New York

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A nice Australian restaurant in the neighborhood. Good food and nice atmosphere. Great service.

Everything about this place was really good. The vibes were fun and very pink to give you a unique experience. The service was incredible and very very fast! Their bacon isn't very picturesque but was was very salty in the best way. Honestly everything across the board was amazing! The only thing I would knock it is the coffee was not good at all. Just reminded me of diner coffee , burnt and really dark. 100% would come back here! read more

Banter - Big Banter Breakfast - Australian Near Me - New York, New York

The avocado toast has become a healthy delivery staple for me! They give you SO much avocado on there (I sometimes even take some off haha). The matcha latte & iced lattes I've had have also been great! Food wise, I want to try their falafel bowl, chicken pesto panini, Banter bowl, and Thai salad - so many good options! Also super cute branding :) read more

Host was so rude, table service was almost non existent, and food was tasteless. The employees do not seem very happy to work there, we didn't see one smile :( read more

australian spots have been popping up all over the city this year. banter is cute and trendy and the food was quite good as well! got the falafel bowl, fried chicken sandwich, and bolognese and all were really good!! it's a p standard nyc price so not super cheap but also not breaking the bank. hh deal was decent! would definitely go back! read more

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This place demonstrates design awareness. Since the beginning, the employees call me by name and maintain impressive attention. The taste experience is memorable. This restaurant gives off good energy. This place delivers a distinctive atmosphere. read more

What a great breakfast spot! Wide variety in food selections and delicious coffee! Drinks and food were ready very quickly! Cute and bright space perfect for a brunch! read more

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Yes - exactly what i was hoping for... Easy, friendly relaxed open sunny cafe. 9$ for eggs and toast - with add ons. Had it with side of falafel (sooo good) Staying in midtown w a lot of chain stores around...nice to go somewhere that feels a bit more neighborhoody. read more

Banter - Food and atmosphere - Australian Near Me - New York, New York

I enjoyed catching up with my buddy here at lunch. Each course was better than expected. Cooperative, straightforward, and real. The area keeps this place secret. Another visit is definitely happening. read more

The mushroom toast was excellent and so was the friendly, fast service! (I went to the Kips Bay/Murray Hill location for lunch on a Wednesday.) Would have given 5 stars except the price points seemed poor even for NYC (very expensive for the portion size; the Americano was especially small in comparison with nearby places and their prices/sizes). read more

The kitchen consistently delivers tasty results. Their workers performed well without fluctuation. Each bite was wonderful! A good selection of items on the menu. Pretty darn cool. read more

The food was amazing and I was blessed with a waitress who has short straight hair. I had a lot of allergy concerns, and she knew all the answers. I'm definitely coming back here, especially because of that waitress. I lived down the block, so I'm gonna be a lifelong customer read more

Vibe on point walking in-- even though it was a dreary rainy day outside this place gave me the perfect little warm-beverage-nd-chill moment. Moderately priced with friendly staff that were attentive without being overbearing. Everything exceeded my expectations, especially considering I felt like I didn't get anything super definitive. Matcha was as good as it looked, the soup tasted like it had enough flavor to make me wonder if it was made fresh, and you can't fake a gluten free banana bread that good, especially with the special butter that it came with that had such a light orange but vibrant flavor that paired so well with the bread.... I would have bought some of that butter to take home with me lol Have been looking for more Australian restaurants to try out and this one makes me want to come back to try brunch or one of the sandwiches/wraps. read more

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The atmosphere was lovely, the food was delicious, and the service was both friendly and prompt. I truly enjoyed my visit!

I am a fan of this spot! I have now been a few times for brunch and once for dinner, and I have enjoyed my meal each time. I will say, I think I prefer the brunch food to dinner. I love their breakfast plate, everything is very flavorful and it's a great, filling brunch option that makes you feel relatively healthy. They also have great coffees. As for dinner, I went last night to take advantage of their date night deal ($60 for two pastas and a bottle of wine -- a steal, in my opinion). I thought the price was fantastic but my pasta was just okay! Good flavor but the pasta itself was overcooked. The service is great and the place itself is really adorable! If you are paying Banter a visit, I'd recommend it for breakfast/brunch! read more

Banter - Brunch! - Australian Near Me - New York, New York

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Welcoming cafe and bar. We stopped in quickly while en route to evening plans. My wife has a soup whole I had a beer that was on a happy hour special. I had the Ebbs No 1 which was $6 for a glass. Pretty solid deal. Draft list focused on local craft options. There was one single occupancy restroom which was spacious and handicap accessible. Seemed like a popular meeting spot for ladies in their early twenties before going out for the night. read more

Just the essential points about this place. Costs are kept low for customers. This seems to be a family venture with friendly workers. The experience here was spectacular. I'm anticipating my return already. read more