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    Dua Kafe

    4.7 (123 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Tave Elbasani on top, Byrek Combo below
    Alicia J.

    This was my first time having Albanian food so definitely not an expert, but I really enjoyed my meal here. My friend and I ordered a spinach byrek combo and a tave elbasani to share. The restaurant wasn't busy but it seemed like there was just one busy guy doing all the serving, and the food took a while to come out, but it was hot and fresh when it did. The byrek was two slices of a flaky pie with spinach and cheese, served with fries and three small meat kebabs. The tave elbasani was a casserole made with lamb, yogurt, and baked egg that was super creamy and lamby-tasting (yummy to me but maybe not if you don't like lamb) and the more unique entree to me. We also got a little bucket of toasted bread strips that I think was for dipping in the lamb dish, at least that's how we enjoyed it. Overall a very filling and hearty meal, though the other entrees and appetizers were more pricey so I'm not sure I'd stray away from the two entrees I tried if I were to come again. I would be happy to come back to introduce others to Albanian food though!

    Sallat Oktapodi - Octopus, Byrek Combo, fries
    Joe C.

    This was a good place for a long catch-up with a friend. I'd come back for the dessert (plums). That being said, the food was still solid, with good portion sizes. The octopus, which was $30, actually did come out with a generous amount of octopus which was nice. It just didn't feel distinguished enough to go back for. The service was quite slow. I didn't mind it as I had the time, but I can see this being a point of frustration for some.

    Byrek Combo
    Evangelia L.

    This place is a hidden gem !! I would even give more stars if I could. After venturing through many Balkan restaurants in NYC, I have to say that by far, this spot has the BEST byrek. Don't let the small space fool you ! The interior was also very clean. They had nice Albanian music playing on their TV as well. My mom and I came here on a Friday night. We were seated right away and the owner was a very kind man. For our appetizer, we ordered the Ferges to share. Comes with pita bread on the side. This was a very delicious dish and I would definitely order this again. For our main course, we ordered the Byrek Combo, which comes with qebapa and fries. The byrek tasted so much like a home-cooked meal. Flaky dough and good amounts of filling. Everything was served hot and very fresh. Qebapa had the perfect amount of spices and fries were nice and crispy. Portions were great as well. For dessert, we ordered the Albanian baklava and I tried their Dua Kafé. The baklava was amazing !! It had the perfect moist texture and consistency. I really enjoyed the coffee too. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for authentic Albanian food. A little on the pricier side, but you are paying for high quality. The owner even told us the coffee was on the house, which was much appreciated :D

    Branzino
    Franny A.

    Albania is a country whose cuisine is not well known. Sandwiched between the former Yugoslavia & Greece & always looking towards Italy, it's food is reminiscent of a Serbian style if I had to pick a neighbor. Exotic & charming little spot with slow service but delicious food. Ate: Whole branzino Grilled veg with yogurt dip Total $48 I got to try my friends sausage and potato bread and their breads come out on a little table- so rustic . Plus, garlic lovers this is your spot! My branzino and veg were super duper and a real culinary journey to a land we don't know very well.

    Byrek combo - spinach byrek, beef skewers, and fries
    Madeleine B.

    We came for lunch this afternoon and I'm so glad we went here! It's so small that we were using google maps to find it and still managed to walk right past it lol My friend ordered Michelle's panini and I got the byrek combo, 1 spinach byrek with 3 beef skewers and fries. Neither of us had had Albanian food before and wow is it good. The beef was juicy and tender, byrek was soft, warm and flaky. It was somewhat like a thinner spanakopita. Plus, prices are quite fair for what you get. What a great little neighborhood place.

    Dua kaffe
    Lap N.

    Good ambiance. Service was top notch, there when you need it but not over bearing. Food was great, reminds me of Albania. Would recommend, good local spot. If you know you know.

    Tri Lece and Tres Leches
    Mahsa N.

    Had such a lovely experience at Dua Kafe. It was my first time trying Albanian food and upon reading the reviews, was excited to see what the place had to offer. I definitely left the place feeling warm, full, and so satisfied! If you're looking for a unique spot in the city with good food and nice vibes, do pay this spot a visit. We started out the meal with Fergese, which is a mix of peppers, tomato, onion and cottage cheese. It was served with warm bread and was a great way to start the meal. We then followed it with the octopus salad. It was a generous portion and the capers really mixed well with the flavors, delicious! Our main was the borek combo which came with fries and qebapa. Solid and filling main dish! It's generally hard for one to not like Borek, and the spinach filled one is a must have if you're a fan of boreks! Lastly, we ended the meal with the très lèches and Albanian coffee. The coffee is similar to what you'd get for a strong Turkish coffee. And the cake was a perfect way to end the meal, with a unique take on caramel to enrich it further. Lately, the decor of the place is great! With pictures all over one of the walls of Albania and its people. The choice of music also will not disappoint!

    Byrek
    Shruti K.

    I just moved to the area and thought I would try out this quaint Albanian spot with a few friends for brunch. We loved the warm atmosphere and the presentation of the food and tea (served in an artisanal looking tea filter and beautiful china!!). The owner was so pleasant to talk to and we loved chatting with him about his recommendations, the history of the decor hanging around the restaurant and how much we enjoyed the food. I LOVED the spinach byrek and although I personally don't love cottage cheese, the rest of my party loved the fergese. The herbs in the tea (recommended by the owner) were so fresh -- can definitely see this being a regular spot near my new home!

    Byrek Combo. Wish I had ordered more of the Byrek- crispy and so tasty
    Lizzy D.

    Cozy and quaint cafe serving traditional Albanian dishes. I loved it and will be back. Everything from the food to the Albanian coffee was fresh and flavorful. The kitchen was just opening around Noon on a Saturday so it was super quiet and easy to drop in. Only one server (with another cook in the back) so the food took a bit longer but he was very attentive, warm, and helpful with the menu. Great place for a brunch with a friend.

    Albanian Cuisine
    Salman K.

    I wish i could give 10 stars to DuaKafe. Authentic Albanian food. I had a dinner with my friend last night, The Resturent is truly amazing, food was fresh and super tasty & service was great. Bobby the owner is a very nice guy. I'm 100% going back to Duakafe. A must try for everyone!!!!

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    excellent local spot serving albanian food. I think about the spinach feta byrek and the fergese often.

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    Absolutely wonderful! Qebaba & Fli are like heaven.

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    Great food. Small little place but in inside ambiance is nice, service is good and food is worth it.

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    AMAZING food, great coffee & even better people. Definitely will be back. Always good to try new types of food

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    8 years ago

    Awesome place where you can eat awesome food and bring awesome friends to the hospitality of the awesome couple who runs it!

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    Super comfortable and cozy spot in the busy city, food was delicious and fresh. Love it

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    This place is awesome! Has amazing authentic Albanian food. Great service...family owned. Coffee is next level. Will be here all the time

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    7 years ago

    Adorable spot, Albanian inspired ! food, atmosphere and owner was amazing. My friends and I had a wonderful time.

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    Absolutely incredible place! Very welcoming staff and outstanding food. Highly recommended!

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    Ham and cheese croissant
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    Had our son's welcome party for his wedding here. We couldn't have asked for a better location,…read morecommunication,service, and atmosphere. I would highly recommend Bibliotheque for any gathering you may have We had about 90 attending and it worked out tremendously. Awesome folks to work with. We live in Ohio and the process was a breeze. Thank you Bibliotheque for all your help!! Terry D.

    My friend told me to meet her at the Bibliotheque, and so I did, not knowing what I am walking into…read more(no googling before hand). Wow, what a beautiful space! When you enter there is a bar you can sit at and two large high top tables next to it. As you walk further in there is a lounge with couches and various sizes tables. The whole space is surrounded by books! Heaven! We ordered a chai, matcha and a ginger cookie. Shout out to the woman taking my order for comping me my drink for my birthday! Everyone from the staff was friendly - I really enjoyed being there. The only thing I would say is someone should come by to check on the tables more often as I had to return other people's abandoned drinks. But you know what first world problems, am I right? Maybe they can have a sign or mention to customers to return their own cups before leaving. I sort of can't imagine why people don't... It is quite popular spot so you need to be very patient and strategic if you want to grab a table, as well as sprinkled with a little bit of luck. We unfortunately got there a little late. I went there at 3pm and hunted for a table and my friend got there by 330pm. By the time we ordered and started drinking our coffees - we were informed the lounge area will be closed at 4pm to prepare for the evening wine bar. Oh right this cafe turns into a wine bar in the evenings! How cool! At 4pm we thankfully grabbed one of the high tables - sharing it with another couple but it was large enough for the 4 of us. The lights dimmed and the atmosphere changed to more intimate. We unfortunately had to leave at 5pm, but I imagined picking up a James Baldwin book, ordering some white wine and enjoying both.... Mmm definitely next time. Maybe sometimes after work - sounds like a great wind down.

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    Our bar area accommodates approximately 30 guests.
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    The lounge area houses almost 10,000 books and fine art from Rashid Johnson, Robert Longo, and Roy Lichtenstein, among others.

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    I haven't been here in a hot second (I'm talking years) and finally decided to come for some shaved…read moreice on a warm day. There's plenty of tables to sit at and there's also a restroom. We tried the melon shaved ice $22 for the large which was a bit pricy but it was quite delicious. We were worried that the large might be too much for two people but honestly we were able to finish it without a problem. The melon pieces were sweet, the ice is milk based so it was creamy and flavorful on its own. We barely used the condensed milk that it came with (and we loved how they put it on the side for us instead). At the bottom of the shaved ice was cereal pieces and mochi which gave a nice different texture. We also tried their drinks specifically their blue lemonade and mango-ade which I thought was just ok. The highlight is definitely their shaved ice. Definitely go for the large as the small seemed much smaller and for double the price, you can get almost 2-3x more. Overall: it's a great place to grab a shaved ice and relax . The atmosphere is chill and you can stay without feeling rushed.

    This was definitely anything but a Sweet Moment…read more I came here fully influenced by Instagram and TikTok. The shaved ice looked dreamy, fluffy, and full of flavor. What I got instead was a cup of sadness with commitment issues. The shaved ice somehow had no flavor. None. I have had ice cubes straight from my freezer with more personality. Easily the most disappointing dessert I have had in NYC, and I have been living here my whole life, so please take that as you will. I kept waiting for the "sweet moment" to arrive and it never did. Just me, flavorless ice, and regret. If you are craving dessert, keep walking. This was a moment, yes, but sweet it was not.

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    Utensils and trash area
    Small Black Sesame Redbean Bingsoo
    Small Black Sesame Redbean Bingsoo
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