For a restaurant inside a museum, this was much better than expected. What an extensive menu of salads, burgers, sandwiches, pastries, and a variety of delicious drinks! I opted for some POG fresh squeezed juice. This was so refreshing and presented so well. My sister had some kind of lemonade and enjoyed it. We ended up sharing the BLT sandwich and got their big garlic fries as well. Sandwich had a TON of bacon, cut up in pieces. So, if you really enjoy bacon, this is a sandwich for you. Overall, great little spot to grab a bite at after walking the museum. Efficient service as well! We saw other parties doing the afternoon tea for two for $88 which looked very nice. read more

See all

I've been wanting to try the Afternoon Tea service here for a while, so finally did with a visitor from out of town. The cost was $88 for 2 people, which is one of the most affordable options for Afternoon tea. We did not have to wait long for a table. The place was spacious, and airy, while the interior decor was clean and simple. There wasn't a very exotic selection of teas, so I just went with Parisian Mint. This was refreshing and the addition of honey gave it a slight sweetness. The 3 tiers of mini sandwiches, scones, and dessert were super cute, mostly containing colors of white, yellow, as well as purple. There were 6 different types of sandwiches, including Crab Tart, Deviled Egg, Prosciutto, Roast Beef, Cheddar and Apple, along with Cucumber and Radish. The Crab Tart and Deviled Eggs were my favorites. Crab was tender and well seasoned with a wonderful tasting crunchy outer crust. Deviled Eggs were perfectly cooked and had great flavor. I also enjoyed the Roast Beef one. Scones were Apricot and served with Whipped Cream and a fruity jelly. Scones were nice and soft, crumbly, and buttery. There were also Confetti Birthday Cake Macaron and purple one. The top plate boasted glittery green grapes, Mango Yuzu Sponge Cake with marbled chocolate circle on top, adorned with a yellow flower and mint leaves. That Cake was pillowy light, irresistibly citrusy, and melt in your mouth smooth. Grapes were fresh and juicy. Service was good. Everything came out in a timely manner. We were able to relax and enjoy our Afternoon Tea experience. Overall, the food was decent, but somewhat basic and did not impress me all that much. read more

See all

It was a warm day in NYC. My wife and I ordered the bean and mint chilled soup. What a mistake, it was inedible, gritty, chunks of something green, not blended properly. Three spoonful and we were done. The waitress asked if we wanted our check, noticing the full bowls. We paid and left. Never again. read more

What an unexpected delight. For $35 we had a cappuccino, hummus and flatbread and a pastry. Plus live music and the prettiest napkins I've seen. 5/5 price, large menu, free water right away, live music. Hummus and flatbread bread in a beautiful set of cups were the standout food 4/5 cappuccino was solid 3/5 pastry, bland sort of a fancy pretzel pretending to be a cinnamon flaky pastry. Definitely underwhelming but I was hungry and for $8 it was a good value 2/5 none 1/5 none Overall gets a 5/5, as the live music really put it over the top. Incredibly good for museum food, nice beer&wine list as well. Gets a "hidden gem" rating from me which is rare. Not accessible to the public but if you want an affordable and worth it museum plus great bathrooms downstairs and a good place to eat in midtown, this should be added to your list. read more

The Morgan Cafe - Hummus and flatbread and some sort of pastry - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

The food was delicious and the portions were huge! We had the carrot ginger soup, which was fantastic. The burger had three patties on it, so bigger than we expected. The onion rings and sauce were yum. The opened-faced sandwich with country ham, gruyere, and an egg on what tasted like French toast was a great mix of sweet and salty. Too much food for two adult women for sure. The service was spotty at best. The servers just plopped the food down and left. We had to take our check up to the register ourselves to check out. If you have time, this place is enjoyable, but if not, you will be disappointed. read more

The Morgan Cafe - Burger - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Beautiful light filled space providing a fine repast after Jane Austen or whatever you've seen at the Morgan. I had a coconut rice pilaf which had asparagus and peas and bits of dried coconut. Very tasty. It came with a jammy egg but the egg was cold. Regardless, the whole dish was pretty good. If you're feeling indulgent you can get a glass of wine and pity all the iced tea drinkers. Server was attentive. A nice experience. read more

The Morgan Cafe - Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Located inside the Morgan library museum, this cafe is a great stop before, during, or after your trip to the museum. The cafe isn't really separated from the rest of the museum and sits in a big, bright space right behind the ticketing area. Service can be a bit spotty as the space is so big, but they are very kind. The menu here has a variety of items, from pastries and salads to sandwiches and heavier meals. I got the BLT when I came and it was delicious. It was stuffed to the brim with bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce. Absolutely delicious. It also came with chips and pickles on the side! Wish they had more pastries and smaller bites, but it was delicious nonetheless. read more

The Morgan Cafe - BLT with chips - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

This cafe is located in the Morgan library museum after the ticketing booth. It's in the hallway that goes to the museum so sitting here you keep seeing the museum traffic. The food is tasty and there are lots of options but it is pricey. The humus and tomato soup we ordered were both great. Hummus was freshly made and well presented. So was the coffee. The one other concern was that menu said "sweet potato hummus" but it was just regular hummus. Service was a bit slow but courteous. The place is clean, modem and quite standard in terms of decor. read more

See all

This is a lovely place to have lunch, even if you don't plan to visit the museum and library. It is located under a glass atrium, and offers table service. They offer a selection of sandwiches, salads, and small plates, but the "high tea for two" seemed to be a popular item. As I was not with a group, I opted for their "soup of the day": barley chicken with a side of herbed fries. The fries were absolutely delicious, and surprisingly not offered with the sandwiches. There is also a wine list, and a selection of teas, coffee, and non-alcoholic beverages. I tried the blackberry lemonade. I needed a bit more "lemon flavor" but was still refreshing. All of the servers and staff members I encountered were wonderful, and I loved the colorful napkins included in the table setting. read more

The Morgan Cafe - "Soup of the day," herbed fries, and blackberry lemonade. - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

I had afternoon tea here with friend recently and had an amazing experience. It was freezing that day so we really appreciated being able to sit and chat unbothered for hours while we struggled to finish all the food that came with our tea set. They don't accept reservations but we had no trouble getting a table immediately. The cafe is in an atrium just past the entrance of the library. The skylight and open layout make you feel invigorated and relaxed while dining. For $35 per person, we had the best tea set we've ever had. The set came with a cluster of grapes, an assortment of sandwiches, 4 scones, 3 macarons, deviled eggs, and a generous slice of chocolate tuxedo cake. Each person also gets their own pot of tea. My friend chose the rose flavored Paris tea and I had the Japanese sencha. They used tea bags from Harney and Sons. Though the tea was great, what really won me over was the food. Everything was so delicious! The sandwiches were tasty, the cake and grapes were fresh, and the scones were simply out of this world. I can't rave enough about them. Their soft, crumbly texture paired with the clotted cream and apricot jam were pure perfection. I savored every bite and would come back for the scones alot. The set looked deceivingly light but my friends and I left feeling quite stuffed. What a lovely afternoon catching up at the Morgan Cafe. read more

The Morgan Cafe - Afternoon tea for two - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Such a great place to have lunch even if you are not visiting the library. The menu is amazingly creative and the food lives up to the expectations. The service is very high-toned, not fast casual, but more sophisticated and elegant. The atrium lighting makes the whole place a bit magical. They call it a cafe but it's much more like a very nice restaurant. I highly recommend it! read more

The Morgan Cafe - Morgan "Cafe" restaurant - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Very disappointed. The afternoon tea jumped to $88 for 2, much too close in price to an elegant place. When I asked about the overnight increase from $66 the server said they were calling it a French tea to go with the Renoir exhibit, but clearly the food has not changed at all. Mediocre food, one teabag per tea pot. slow service, which included the server spilling, hot, boiling tea water on one of our guests. He apologized and brought out extra napkins, But no comp anything. For $66 many things can be overlooked but when it jumps to $88 it's pitiful. read more

Nice ambiance in the Morgan Library, where we went for tea for 2. Savory and sweets on tier plates, along with a selection of Harney and Sons tea bags. read more

The Morgan Cafe - Tea for 2 - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Had afternoon tea for two here yesterday (9/6/24) and wanted to get my thoughts down while they are fresh. The location is a large atrium that is not very noisy and great for conversation without a booming echo. Staff was attentive and it never got too crowded during my time here on a late Friday afternoon. Food presentation was good (see photos) with an assortment of sweet and savory treats. Side note, if you run out of clotted cream (which was very good), a refill is $2! I found the scones a bit dense but others may like that. I didn't think I would get full but I did and had a box for takeaway for the leftovers. Decent selections of teas (in bags and not loose) and they will refill the pot with hot water as many times as requested. Overall I enjoyed the experience and the price for tea for two ($54 as of Sept, 2024) was very reasonable. If you come on a Friday afternoon, try to stay until 5PM when Museum admission is free so that you can walk off all the food afterwards! read more

See all

What a great little secret this place is. I work in Murray Hill, and I walk by the Morgan Library & Museum all the time. A few months ago, I decided to stop in. I was surprised to find that cafe has a really fun menu with prices that are pretty reasonable for NYC. The cafe is in an atrium space. I drank my wine, had a delicious Fuji apple pancake stack, while my friend had a yummy smashburger with onion rings. We liked it so much we came back for an evening event, After Hours, the day before Valentine's Day. We had a ball wearing red, visiting galleries, and not breaking the bank doing that. The staff is also very nice and welcoming. We had the rose wine tasting on our evening visit. What fun! We'll be back. read more

The Morgan Cafe - After Hours rose wine tasting - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

I would become a member just to dine here! Super serious. This is a hidden gem, and if I move back here, THIS is where I'm going to have my lunch meetings! If you're visiting the museum, don't don't don't plan for lunch anywhere else. You won't do better. It's one of the best meals in NYC and you're not going to do better pounding the pavement around thoity-toid and toid! read more

Great afternoon tea. Fun to do with a friend or anyone u like! Yummy treats!!! Great environment to enjoy your tea. read more

On one of the many hot days during the summer, we had lunch and refreshments as a respite from the heat. To keep it light, I had French fries, Raspberry ice tea, and steam vegetables. The French fries had rosemary garnish and were not too salty. I have learned a lot from other Yelp reviewers about the unique history of this historic landmark. The gardens were closed on the day we visited, so we did not get to view it. As a gallery and historical museum, it is very well maintained. There was an array of servers who waited on us. The service was decent for a cafe. However, I noticed some folks sat in the cafe area who brought their own food. read more

On Friday evening, I visited the Morgan Library and Museum. From 5 to 7 pm the entrance is free but one still has to reserve a ticket online. The interior is pretty and bright. I did see three exhibits but when I saw the cafe and a trio playing jazz i sat down to enjoy the music. A variety of wines, beers (Stella Artois and Amstel Light to name a few) and soft drinks are available. A server brings the order to the table. Edibles of muffins, sliced cake, chickpea chips and other snacks are priced reasonably. Going to the cafe to eat is free but I wonder if anyone can see an exhibit without paying? After all none of the guards asked for tickets. The airy expanse of the high ceilings and skylights make this museum particularly beautiful. Jazz is held every Friday evening and I plan to go there every week before the winter chill sets in. Next time I will have the chickpea chips! read more

See all

Friday lunch was busy. Burrata & peaches with spicy honey was very good and a nice sized portion; if the peach had been riper, it would have been extraordinary. Wonderful exhibition of Renoir's drawings. read more

Loved our lunch at the Morgan Library Cafe. The Watermelon Gazpacho was awesome! The hummus was also delicious and served with plenty of pita bread. My husband had the BLT which was not so wonderful, too much bacon and just not good really. Five stars for the soup! There looked like other things on the menu I would love to try should we revisit. Great setting too, lots of beautiful light, read more

We were seated and it took 15 minutes for someone to come and take our order. We were told while being seated "you can be seated but we are only serving drinks" at 3 PM in the afternoon. We then sat for another 30 minutes waiting to pay our bill. The atmosphere feels like a cafeteria and echos and sounds like one as well. I would never recommend this cafe. read more

I was genuinely surprised by how delicious each piece they made. I'm usually not impressed, even with some of the famous high tea spots that shall remain nameless. Typically, I go to high tea for the atmosphere and to enjoy some time with friends. But this one really exceeded my expectations. The pricing was very reasonable, especially considering it's located right in the middle of the Morgan Library. While you do need a ticket to enter the library, and the setting is more on the casual side (just look at their chairs and tables), it's still a really cute and enjoyable experience overall. We arrived at 3:58, just two minutes before the kitchen closed, but they were kind enough to let us place our order and enjoy our time until 5 PM when both the café and the library close. It was a nice touch of hospitality, even though we feel a little bit rushed but we would've come much earlier if we could've. read more

The Morgan Cafe - Afternoon tea for 2 - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent! Small menu but spot on for a nice tea, scones, mini tea sandwiches, lunch too! Greta service and cafe is right in the middle of the area of the Museum read more

Be aware: there are 2 different restaurants. One is the dining room which needs reservations. This one is the cafe which doesn't. My friend came to see the Tolkien exhibit which is there until May 12 and no picture taking allowed. She learned about a hobbit tea that was really Hobbit afternoon tea set that is only served at the cafe and not at the dining room (which closes at 2:30PM by the way). It turned out the cafe was located at the back of the lobby. High ceiling windows provide light and there were two women playing live music which was truly a treat. We ordered a Hobbit tea set which includes a variety of goodies ranging from minced pie, chocolate coins, cheese, beef with honey mead. I ordered a smoked salmon dish. Everything was delicious. Our waiter Chris was very attentive and checked in on us to make sure we were good. Thank you Chris! Though reading some reviews, it all depends on your server and where you sit. Some tables are a bit away so the server might take some time to get to. Not saying this is perfect but definitely flag down someone if you want service and don't know who is assigned to you. In case you are interested in: A Culinary Journey Through The Hobbit. ($39) Inspired by Tolkien: Maker of Middle Earth Over the Hill, Across the Water and Even There and Back Two Fried Eggs (Not Six) and Ham-Not Poached, Not Broken Cold Chicken & Pickles Enchanting Pepper-Roasted Meat Mincemeat Pie & Cheese Boern's Twice-Baked Honey Cakes Sustaining, Not Entertaining, Cram Dried Fruit, Gold Coin Mead (Honey) read more

See all

We waited 25 minutes on line to be seated. That is understandable. However we waited 1 hour for our food. Even though we asked repeatedly if they lost our order we were just ignored and the waiters responded like we were annoying them and that we were bothering them by asking. Other people who came after us received their food. I had the high tea which at $66 was extremely overpriced for a few finger sandwiches. It was very plain. My friend had the hamburger which was good. The onion rings were good. This is an expensive restaurant but the service was unacceptable. I will not be back. read more

We were excited to come and visit the library, and figured we would just get food at the cafe. The room has tall windows letting lot of light, the general ambience was okay and our server was very nice. We ordered the smash burgers, not sure how the name relates to anything. They were surprisingly bad and verged on inedible, two thin dry burger Patties on an unappealing bun with very greasy onion rings. We were hungry but felt we'd be worse off if we ate them so passed on it. It's such a beautiful library and a beautiful cafe space, just think the standards in the kitchen need to be raised, maybe get a consultant in for that. read more

By the way if you come Friday after 7pm, the admission fee for the exhibit is free!! I've been here several times before and have never been disappointed! It's a cafe - if you're starving, skip this beautiful place. This photo is from a Valentine's day special tea set that I had with my colleague that we truly enjoyed! read more

The Morgan Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely disgusting " Winter panzanella salad," for $15. A clump of wet, wilted greens and a shred or two of red onion, tossed with stale cubes of pound cake, and drowned in a sickly sweet vinegar dressing. A tiny mound in the hillow of a massive plate. Sight gag. Very slow service. I am willing to be gouged at table for the privilege of dining in the Morgan's lovely atrium. But make the food edible! As long as you're pretending to be high-toned, have decent service and food that people would want to eat. As it is, the Morgan Cafe is like a cluster of tables you'd find at an airport next to an automat machine, only here, you're paying table service for food that's inferior to what you'd pull out of a 7/11 fridge. I would've paid $15 for two saltines and a slice of Gouda. Why don't you offer quiche or little sandwiches? And don't insult us by charging $30 for your dull hamburger. Have some respect for your patrons and for the reputation of the Morgan. Rethink this menu, and this cafe, period. . read more

The Morgan Cafe you are absolutely magnificent, I had a wonderful experience here today. The menu is amazing and the atmosphere is perfect. Each and every single thing that we purchased was super fresh and tasty. The service is fabulous. You will not be disappointed! read more

So excited. I came back for the Morgan Tea! I certainly was not disappointed. Just entering the Morgan Museum I was welcomed at the door. The security guards at this museum are so nice. Everyone is friendly. I feel very welcome and comfortable here. In the cafe I arrived shortly after they opened. My server Deena was very friendly and very professional. She fixed my wobbly table. Any allergies or special requests were gladly accepted. She took her time with me to make sure I had everything I need. The service was right on time. I was not rushed or continuously pestered. Perfect timing with the refill for my coffee too. As for the Morgan Tea with three tiered food tray; OMG I ate the whole thing. My favorite was the scones. What a special taste. I asked if they used Sprinkles for the little cupcakes. Deena said everything is made right there. They certainly do a good job!! I sent the photos to my daughter. It's certain we will return for tea for two. :-) My family is coming in from out of state for Mother's Day. I'll be sure to bring them too. I know the cafe or the restaurant will be a hit. Tea was $28.00 with tax and tip. You can't get the quality and quantity for that price elsewhere!! read more

See all

I don't use the word LOVELY often, but this place is that. I went to see It's Alive! the 200th anniversary of Frankenstein exhibit with my 14 year old son & friends. Beforehand we needed to fuel up. My son ordered the impossible burger, which is the best veggie burger on the market. I've had it several places and it's always expensive, juicy & delicious. This place is no bargain, but hey, as I said it's lovely, so act like you've been somewhere and pay over $20 for a burger and fries and look around...you're in a gorgeous glass sided light filled airy space where people are having tea. Did I mention it's lovely! Oh, about the tea. Two of us ordered the tea and it was not only lovely but it was themed for the temporary Frankenstein exhibit, so it's a must get if you come with a kid. It changes so this is just about the temporary tea that's their through the exhibit...but they always have a tea of some sort. So this particular afternoon tea was a 2 tier small tea ($38) with a few tiny sandwiches and it was heavy on the sweets(I would have liked at least 50/50).This is great if you want mostly sweets. I think it's more of something that the table can share. We ordered two. It's too many sweets for one person unless you have low blood pressure and want to rev up. It's themed, one tier for the cinematic Frankenstein & the other tier for the literary Frankenstein. The eyeball lollipop pop was super cute and I took it home for my little one who loved it. The marzipan creepy fingers were realistic. The icing arrived 1/2 off one of my green sweets (maybe the monster did it?) Service was just OK, but in a place like this I'd expect it to be in point. We had to peek around for someone to refill the water in our tea pots. No one asked if we needed anything or were OK etc. The waitress was pleasant, sure, when I gently flagged her down. I can't wait to go to have tea there another time. It's not stuffy, like some teas can be and the museum is small and interesting w/ free tours. You don't need to have tickets for the museum to go to the cafe for tea or lunch. read more

The Morgan Cafe - Afternoon tea, temporarily themed for the It's Alive! Frankenstein exhibit. Heavy on the sweets but lovely... - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

A real find inside the Morgan Library Museum. Now you can see your Gutenberg Bible and eat it too with a fine wine and choice of several entrees. The tables are located in the naturally bright atrium that connects the Morgan mansion & buildings. Compared to other tourist eateries, this must be a best kept secret! Shhhhhhhh! read more

See all

The cafe is located inside the Morgan Library with the open high ceiling - plenty of light which provided the airy ambiance I love. This section is open to public, ie no museum ticket needed. Full service as well. For lunch, they offer various choices of salads, burger and sandwiches. Salads are between 13-15$, the sandwich and soup around $18. Service is very pleasant but I wish it can be a little bit more prompt. It's a perfect place to meet for business lunch. It'll be on my rotation for sure. read more

Highly recommend when you visit the Morgan Chase library and museum. The chef definitely has a very good sense on how good food should be. Even just simple food, but texture and flavor are both perfect, and very fresh. I can feel how much care the chef put into them. Thanks for good food. read more

The Morgan Cafe - The sandwich is so delicious. Tomato soup is cold but perfect in texture and flavor. - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

See all

With 5 items for ~$30 and cocktails at around $12 each, this makes for a pretty good low-key Friday date night. Sure, it's a bit pricey for the _amount_ of food you get, but everything was pretty good and it's a very reasonable way for the museum to turn some revenue from free admission. I didn't come here expecting to eat a full meal. I expected some good small plates and decent cocktails while waiting for the free Friday night admission to the library & museum. It really exceeded my expectations--the ambiance, live violinists, and pleasant crowd really added to the experience. We got the deviled eggs, lobster salad bites, risotto, crab cakes, and cookie plate. With the exception of the mediocre cookie plate, everything was delicious and rather rich (which helped since they were all only a few bites each). read more

Nice little cafe just inside the beautiful Morgan Museum. My brother got the ham and cheese sandwich, which was fantastic. I got the pea soup, which was unique, healthy, and super fresh... but cold (on purpose). I wasn't a big fan of it, but I appreciated what they were going for. The cool part is that you get to have lunch while admiring the museum. The tables are in the foyer, so you can eat while looking at the beautiful interior. Good food, great service. A bit pricey for my taste, but overall a very nice lunch experience. read more

A beautiful, classy place with natural lighting and (on Fridays) music. The staff can be a wee slow but the overall ambience of the place keeps you comfy. You don't need to pay the museum visitor fee to hang here. read more

Went to this place and had a pleasant lunch with friends. It is a secret spot with really nice environment. The service is a little bit slow but the food tastes so good. The Morgan Tea is not as good as I expected. But the burger and the sandwich are very fresh and delicious. It is a little bit pricy. But if you are looking for a nice place to relax and chat with friends. This is definitely a good choice and usually no tourists know jew. read more

Severely unimpressed with Kobe beef hamburger, ordered medium and overcooked to Tasteless Hockey Puck stage. For the elevated price, someone in the kitchen needs to be paying better attention. read more