Great experience. Horrible long wait. Delish coffee einspanner and pistachio cake. So beautiful inside. Would be back! read more

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My decision to eat here turned out to be an excellent one. Our order allowed everyone to try multiple dishes. The restaurant proved worthy of its reputation. Every person there provided outstanding service also. This restaurant excels across the board. read more

Basement café at the museum. Tight, noticeably chilly and noisy. I expected better. Two $30 wurst were well grilled and delicious. The coffee was excellent too. The Sachertorte was dry and tasteless, quite disappointing being "the" Austrian dessert to have. The servers were overwhelmed but efficient. Her response re. the dry and tasteless Sachertorte: "that's the way it is" with a shrug. To the chef: pull it back if it's not perfect. Thanks. read more

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Weisswurst was ok but simply served with a warm pretzel and sweet mustard. Beet salad was good. Service was spotty. Location is in basement of Neue Galerie museum but serves the same food as the Cafe Sabarsky on the main floor. read more

I ended up here after a visit to the Met - I was starving but I know that the options at the Met and both bad and expensive. This cafe was just a block or two away. Even though it was past prime time for lunch the upstairs cafe was packed with a long line, so I was directed downstairs to this cafe that serves the same menu. You can get drinks, Viennese coffees, desserts and full meals. Things are definitely pricey - cake is $10.50, and schnitzel was around $30. I picked a vegetarian spaetzle filled with carrots, peas and mushrooms - kind of like the insides of a pot pie. Despite the creamy sauce, it wasn't too heavy because the spaetzle was well cooked and not gummy. You'll hear as much if not more German spoken here than English. If you want the authentic Viennese cafe experience, it's pretty close. read more

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Amazing German - Austrian cafe in the Neue Gallery building (which is a Austrian-German Art Gallery). The German beer, cocktail, bratwurst, salmon toast + salad, cappuccino and Viennese pastry were all excellent. Our server was actually German! read more

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When the Cafe Sarbasky lines stretch out the door, Cafe Fledermaus has your back. It serves the same menu, albeit the view is not as nice. There are tables for 2-4 in the front and a few sharing tables in the back. The menu ranges from traditional schnitzel/spaetzle dishes to sausages, soups, and sandwiches. Prices are rather high, portions rather small, but the taste is quality. We tried a few bratwurst plates and the goulash soup. The roasted potatoes and fresh mustard that came with were taste highlights. The sausages were tender and flavorful. My favorite was definitely the goulash soup. Rich beef stew with potatoes and some fresh onions - hit the spot. The desserts are all so beautiful and delicious! We tried the chocolate hazelnut cake (feuilletine) and wow. The crunch from the hazelnut bark on top was incredible. Paired perfectly with a coffee. Can't wait to stop by for another cake next time I'm in the area. read more

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This place offered the most insulting and inept service I've experienced in 50 years of being a New Yorker. For starters, we were seated before another gentleman, but the waiter chatted happily with him for ten minutes before even giving us menus. Then, a waitress spilled coffee on my wife's silk blouse. Did the waitress apologize? NO. Did she make any attempt to help her clean the stain she created? NO. She simply walked away in silence and did not return for the rest of our time there. But wait -- it gets worse. After such appalling service, we finished our orders and asked the other waiter for a check. He then again started to chat with the gentleman next to us, and so I went to the men's room. When I returned, the waiter was still laughing it up with the customer while my wife was sitting there in front of him with her credit card poised in the air. The waiter simply ignored her all this time though he could obviously see she was waiting. But then, when he found she had only left him a mere 10%, he was incredulous. I had been waiting at the exit, but instead of talking to my wife (who paid the bill), he came over to me in consternation to ask if there was a problem. She came over to join the conversation, but he directed it at me. Why he refused to talk to an adult women paying the bill, but instead assumed that the man must be the authority or voice of reason, is a mystery. But perhaps he needs to catch up to some ideas on equality that are not incredibly recent, and stop acting like a misogynistic oaf. Deserving respect is really not a radical notion or subject of ethical debate, and he was profoundly obnoxious and unprofessional. And of course, when we did explain why he only received a moderate tip, he certainly never offered to comp us anything or pay for the dry cleaning of my wife's blouse. The knuckle-dragging chauvinist could have apologized when hearing about the coffee spilled on my wife's blouse, and for everything else. But there was no apology, only mere incredulity that he was deprived of the tip he imagined he deserved. It was fairly repugnant.... read more

Cafe Fledermaus allegedly shares a kitchen and a menu with Cafe Sabarsky. If my visit a few weeks ago is any indication, I think maybe that doesn't bode well for me giving Cafe Sabarsky a try. The staff - while efficient - are a little icy. Would it kill them to smile and be a little friendly? I think not. I don't know of anyone yet who has died from going over their daily quota of smiling. The food? Meh. Both my mother and I had spaetzle dishes that were kind of unmemorable and bland. The elderflower and elderberry sparkling drinks were interesting, but the coffee was too bitter. The sachertorte? My great grandmother would roll over in her grave at the idea of an Austrian serving such a sawdust-dry piece of cake. The Austrian blood in me weeps at the thought of it. Yes. It was that dry. All in all, it was not great value for the money. If I'm dropping $75 for lunch for 2 people - and no alchol was involved - that food better be 'I'll remember this forever' good. But it wasn't. It was just okay. If Cafe Sabarsky is just Cafe Fledermaus with better decor, I can't imagine what the attraction must be. Aside from the convenience of eating in the museum mid-visit, that is. read more

Cute little cafe downstairs at the Neue Galerie. Same menu as upstairs but with no wait. Coffee and Klimttorte (hazelnut-chocolate cake) were great. read more

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I was exceptionally pleased with my experience at Cafe Fledermaus, downstairs from Cafe Sabarsky. I actually intended to go to Sabarsky, and there were tables available, but the room was bustling with loud, gesturing types, and I just wanted some peace. Luckily, Cafe Fledermaus has the same menu and is rather a chill low-ceilinged room. The tables are also low, not too, low, but it does make for a relaxed and conversational environment. I had the cheddar-filled bratwurst, which came on a bed of sauerkraut accompanied by dijon mustard and an elegantly stacked pile of potatoes. Everything was absolutely excellent. I also enjoyed their flavored waters. For dessert, I had the quark cheesecake tart with vanilla sauces. It was so/so. read more

Café Fledermaus - Sausage with cheddar filling on sauerkraut, potatoes, and dijon mustard. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Cafe Fledermaus is a cute Austrian cafe located inside a museum featuring Austrian and German art. The menu is identical to Cafe Sabarsky (upstairs), minus the Central Park views. We came on a nice Sunday afternoon, so there was a 15 minute wait (security is a bit strict for a cafe, as they look through your bags and make you throw out water bottles). We had the chocolate cake (absolutely amazing), chocolate hazelnut cake, and apple strudel. The desserts reminded me of the ones I had in Vienna. read more

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Like Cafe Sabarsky upstairs (they share the same menu, just not the same decor) the food here really is terrific. It reminds me of the food I ate when I was in Austria. The service and atmosphere are friendly and casual. Like Cafe Sabarsky, this is a great place to come for a cup of coffee and a pastry or a light meal. The decor in Cafe Fledermaus is not as nice as upstairs at Sabarsky but it's still got a cute European feel. All-in-all I think this is a great place to come with friends or even on a date, especially when going to the museums nearby. They have EXCELLENT coffees and the food is quite good. Weisswurst (veal sausage) and wiener schnitzel are highlights. Make sure whatever you get has kartoffelsalat (German potato salad) on the side. Their strudel might just be the best I've ever had, including in Vienna. This place is not particularly fancy, but for good, authentic Bavarian fare, at a reasonable price, and at close proximity to the MET, Whitney, and Guggenheim, this is a great place! The friendly service adds the fifth star for me. read more

Same menu with Sabarsky but the surroundings are less pretty. It's great in case you don't feel like waiting for a table upstairs though. I've also been here when they've done film showings as part of exhibits. Cool space. read more

Cafe Fledermaus is located on the lower level of the Neue Galerie. It serves the same menu as the upstairs Cafe Sabarsky but the ambience is obviously more limited. The view... well there is not much of one but in this case, I'll focus on the food and service. Service: Limited. You seat yourself (and it couldn't hurt to have a sign that indicates that just so you're not hoovering around aimlessly). Constant flagging of the waiter and waitress in a room the size of a large living room got quite a bit annoyinig over time. Food: The food however made up for the service. While the menu is a bit limited, remember, this is a 'cafeteria' within a gallery. (http://kg-ny.com/cms/downloads/Caf_Sabarsky_Fledermaus_Menu.pdf). I personally found the menu to be a delightful surprise since i'm not very familar with German food. I tried the Salamiaufstrich mit Gurkerl (Salami spread with cornichons) - a open face sandwich with a salami spread of some kind. It was served with a small mixed green salad. My bf tried the Bratwurst mit Sauerkraut & Röstkartoffeln (Roasted Sausage with Riesling Sauerkraut & Roasted Potatoes). The Elderberry syrup with sparkling water was also very refreshing. We split a slice of Marzipan Chocolate cake for dessert. Despite compromising on the view (since the Cafe Sabarsky line was at least another 20-30 mins at 2pm) and the service, I found the food excellent. Very tasty! If you can't wait for the upstairs cafe, Fledermaus is just as good. Happy eating! read more

We checked out the Neue Gallerie as first-timers, so it was only appropriate to check out the cafes there. Cafe Sabarsky had a queue for dining, so we opted for the downstairs Cafe Fledermaus. Like the other Yelpers stated, the menu is the same between Sabarsky and Fledermaus, but Cafe Fledermaus was a little more modest in decor. Good selection of tortes. We got the classic Sachertorte, and it was decent. Then I ordered the 'Vienna 1900' tea for $6! However, the amount of tea I got was enough for 3; it was a bit excessive for me to drink during the afternoon. No need to go out of your way for their cakes, but if you happen to be in the Neue Gallerie, then you should go to their cafes (Sabarsky is probably slightly more pleasant, dining wise) for a nice dessert and coffee/tea. read more

Nice setting, interesting menu. Surly but efficient service. Miniscule salad, had to pay extra for bread, small serves of the nice Austrian cakes. Pumpkin soup was loaded with sugar. read more

This little gem was a God-send for three hungry Germans! My brothers and I enjoyed a wonderful meal together here on a sibling trip to the city and we had the best time. We loved our brats and bier, and we had great service. Our grandparents used to own a German restaurant so it was a nostalgic experience for us. Thanks for the great time! read more

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Too bad! This place gone down the drain. I haven't stop by in a few year and it was sad because it's an Austrian food only on the name. Asparagus-lobster bisque soup tasted like sweet, thin milk with no other flavor, Viennese schnitzel is too thick and famous apple strudel is not what it should be and, fresh and whipped cream seems to be out on the can. Service is also lacking for such high prices! Nobody asked us ones if we were done eating, just gathered plates and left. read more

Great environment average food. European vibe is very inviting. Dry sachertorte however is an unforgivable offense.

I would give this place a 3.5 but rounded up to a 4. The atmosphere and mood are charming and immediately cheer me up. It is modelled after a traditional Viennese cafe - even the floor tiles are a throwback to the historic Fledermaus Kabaret. The food is delicious and my husband jokes that he would love to go to the Neue Galerie again and again just to drop by the cafe. I haven't given it the full 4 or 5 star treatment just because some of the items we've tried are not authentic enough (e.g., the Sachertorte is too light and fluffy and I couldn't taste the apricot preserve at all) and the Glühwein is pretty bad. I'm being finicky but given the high-ish prices (for a museum cafe after all), I expect even more. Overall, a recommend for at least one try. read more

A lovely cafe on the UES. It's the same menu as Cafe Sabarsky (upstairs). I came here with a few friends to unwind after walking around museums. This cafe is pretty authentic in preserving the German-Austrian culture - and the menu is all european desserts and drinks. One of my friends claims that this cafe has the best SacherTorte (a famous Viennese chocolate cake). I would come back again and try Cafe Sabarsky upstairs (the wait is longer though). read more

Cafe Fledermaus is the downstairs (and far less elegant) restaurant in the Neue Galerie. We originally planned to eat at Cafe Sabarsky upstairs, but the line was ridiculous. The menu is the same at both restaurants, and has a lot to offer. We tried the smoked salmon and liverwurst sandwiches - both were very good. The side salad had ranch (I think?) dressing, which seemed like a strange choice. The apple strudel is also very good, but they have a ton of amazing looking dessert choices to choose from. Service was pretty slow and impersonal. read more

I had the fish soup which was like a lobster bisque only made with finely puréed fish. Delicious! I also had a celery root salad which was sweet and crunchy and moist, and my aunt had the smoked trout sandwich which was also highly yummy. The help was very nice and attentive though very busy. Go early. We waited in line for 20 minutes. read more

Great spot. More casual than Cafe Sarbosky upstairs but there was no line, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice. Good service. We recommend the cucumber juice with sparkling lemonade, the liver wurst sandwich (fairly mild, chunky version), salmon and cream cheese sandwich. For dessert, we had the adele-schnitte (passion fruit and coconut ), the apple strudel , and the Sacher torte. My favorite was the adele-schnitte. Sacher torte delicious and moist, but rich, as they tend to be. read more

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The coffee and food here are truly amazing, but the pricing is a bit high (still worth it in my opinion). Other than that, this is the place I take my parents every time they visit NYC. Way easier to get into than cafe Sabarsky (upstairs, the same food) which usually has a long wait line. The atmosphere in general of Cafe Fledermaus is very relaxing and elegant. It's a great cafe to stop at after a walk on the east side of central park or an afternoon at the Met. read more

Cafe Fledermaus has the same staff and Austrian fare on its menu as its sister Cafe Sabarsky upstairs. However, it is a more casual, yet European cafe setting where coffee, tea, dessert or simply a glass of wine or beer might suffice for lunch or dinner. The cakes are amazing. Average price is $9.50. If you want somthing more to snack on, all of the sausages are recommended. Service is prompt and wait staff is attentive. My guests and I have enjoyed being served by Barbara, a very kind young lady. If the line is long for Sabarsky, don't hesitate to visit Fledermaus. read more

The service was extremely slow and the prices extremely high. I was alone and I ordered a hot chocolate and a piece of cake, the latter already ready in a glass case. It took ten minutes for someone to come by with a glass of water, and the cost of a hot chocolate and a slice of cake came to $22 with tip, which is a little ridiculous. The staff never spoke to me or asked me if I had everything I needed, and it took several minutes of signaling different people to get the check. Just an overall regrettable and not worth it experience. I won't be returning read more

Stopped in for lunch with my parents after visiting Neue Galerie. I had the weisswurst, Mom had goulash, and Dad had rollmops. The food and drinks were good, but not necessarily anything amazing. Good place to get Viennese fare, though. My dad was excited to see Almdudler on the menu, and I was excited for the Kaiserschmarrn. Fefinitely stop by here or Cafe Sabarsky (same menu) if you're going to the Neue Galerie, and I would probably go back every so often for some of the Viennese options read more

I went with a friend who is German/Austrian and he confirmed that the food, and especially the desserts as well as the service was very authentic!! The desserts were absolutely amazing! I loved the Gluh wine as well....something you dont get everywhere. The Schnitzel was awesome too. read more

Woohoo! As good as it gets for apfel strudel (apple strudel). Treat yourself or treat a friend. Coffee and strudel with whipped cream - you'll think you died and went to Viennese heaven. read more

Went downstairs since the line for Cafe Sabarsky was too long. Since the menu was the same and we went here for the food, sitting in a basement was fine. The tables were a bit too low though, but we weren't there for the decor. We only ate a blimtorte cake (chocolate and hazelnut) and a fruit tart crumble and had a Austrian herbal drink. Next time, I'd like to try the sausages and maybe try sitting upstairs at Cafe Sabarsky. read more

This place is amazing! The decor is of a cafe in Vienna! Beautiful! It is more casual than the cafe upstairs that serves the same menu. Great selection of food and drink! I ordered a drink wig cucumber juice and sparkling lemonade! So refreshing! The coffee and espresso is great also! We only ordered desserts! the shredded crepe with roasted fruit was amazing. I never had anything like it. The chocolate rum cake was magnificent as well. Service was great! Cannot wait to return!!! read more

Little expensive, but food is good! And German! Wine prices are outrageous. Sandwiches are around 16 bucks.