The Grey Dog
“Grey Dog is a great brunch, lunch, or happy hour spot if you're spending the day shopping in Soho!”
“The fries are a divine balance between crunchy and soft, salty and savory.”
“I love the Grey dog breakfast, which comes with eggs, french toast or pancakes (with fruit on top), potatoes, and bacon/sausage.”
The Grey Dog
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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This place is pretty mediocre, but not bad. I came here with my boyfriend recently, after a day of shopping in the city, and we stopped in to get lunch. The service was great and the inside is very cute and a great place to grab a bite. Their menu is cute and chalked on the walls and they have a nice selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts.
But after trying to sit down at 3 extremely wobbly tables, myself and my boyfriend gave up on our drinks not spilling onto the table every time we shifted our weight or moved in our seats. They had nice seating options, but FIX YOUR TABLES. And even though you order at the counter, you get someone that brings the food right to your table, served on dine-in plates and tableware and you aren't pressured to leave once the bill has been dropped (because you pay first).
Their credit card machine wasn't working that day, so we had to pay cash, which was fine, just annoying, since we both had to peel through our wallets and empty them out as we don't typically carry cash on us. My boyfriend had a BLT and sweet potato fries and I had a cheeseburger with regular fries. They were both okay – neither of us were impressed by them. Diner style food in my opinion and not entirely worth the price tag. We spent almost $40 on a BLT, a cheeseburger, and two draft beers. We could've gone to a bar and gotten a happy hour special and probably the same quality of food for cheaper.
It was a nice place and cool to relax after a busy morning, but I wouldn't go out of you way as it really isn't offering anything special.
I wanted to try Jack's Wife Freda, but every time I visit the city the wait for breakfast is usually an hour. I cannot believe anything they serve is good enough to wait that long, so my back up plan was The Grey Dog just a few blocks away.
They have a much smarter strategy. When you arrive you order at the counter and a table is saved for you by the host. Thankfully we had a table open up right away for us so breakfast involved almost no waiting. I got the standard french toast and eggs plate. While nothing I ate blew me away everything was really good, especially my chai latte.
This is a great spot when you don't want the hassle of a long wait.
I came here a couple years back with a friend. He introduced me to this place and I wasn't able to find the name of it until today! Either way, the food here is amazing. The restaurant had a very home like feel and made me feel relaxed. There were a lot of people and the tables were kind of small in my opinion. But their service and everything was great. Once I come back here, I'll update my review !
This place gets a four star rating for its inviting, cozy, quirky, and warm atmosphere. I spent 3 hours in here early on a Friday morning and the time flew. They had a really great acoustic/mellow/indie playlist going that put me in the best pondering mood. I also really enjoyed looking at the colorful and artsy light fixtures, as well as their interesting choice of furniture and accent pieces.
The service was also pretty awesome. The staff is mostly comprised of artsy twenty-somethings that are very friendly and helpful. I was a bit confused as to where to order, but I was quickly ushered by a nice server to the counter. The way it works here is you order your breakfast at the counter and then seat yourself (not sure if they also use this method for lunch and dinner). They bring your food to wherever you're sitting and then clean up your table when you're done.
Now, on to the food. It was okay/average. I ordered home fries, olive toast, a side of avocado, and coffee. The coffee order includes as many free refills as you would like, you just go to the counter and tell them to "fill 'er up". The sourdough olive toast was really, really good; now I'm hoping I can find something similar at my local supermarket. I am a fan of homefries, but these specific ones were not my cup of tea. They were a bit cold and tasted frozen.
I won't be ordering those homefries again, but I definitely will be coming back. Great place to unwind and pick up on some good vibes.
I really like the grey dog breakfast here and the whole vibe. The first time I came here the grey dog breakfast was amazing and came with fruit like blueberries. The second time I came here they just gave me two pieces of cantaloupe which was disappointing. It's a decently good choice for breakfast in soho
Went to try this place out on Black Friday, thought there would be an insane wait because the line was out the door, but ended up getting seated relatively quickly.
You order at the counter but they bring you your food. I really liked the way the whole restaurant is set up, it has a very casual and comfortable vibe to it.
They have an extensive menu consisting of breakfast/brunch food. Everything sounded so good. I had trouble deciding what to get. But I ended up ordering the "Grey Dog". It certainly did not disappoint. It comes with either chips or if you want fries, it's an extra $1. Their fries were alright, it gets a bit soggy after a while.
But overall, I really enjoyed my experience here and would come back to try out their other options.
The dish I usually order, jalapeño popper shrimp tacos, is no longer on the menu. Which makes me sad. But I did get their tuna tacos the other day and it was equally as good. Tasty food with a great ambiance where the crowds are not too loud. However, I do wish their prices were a tad cheaper.
MUST COME HERE FOR BREAKFAST!
The moment you walk in, you get a table reserved by your server who's in casual clothes and with a load of handkerchief like things. He will place it on the table you will be sitting and remove when you have settled. You order upfront. There is no waiter coming to your table and handing you a menu. It's a new experience in which I love. You get to go up to the counter and browse all the cookies and muffins as you decide on what to order. The server is outgoing, easy to approach and will let you know the details. You order, pay, tell them your name, and sit at your table to wait for your food's arrival. It's a pretty laid back setting. I like how they are in their jeans and shirts yet they can carry out their tasks professionally.
The food: Grey Dog Breakfast and their Omelette.
It's comes in a very large portion. The Grey Dog Breakfast I order had french toast, bacon, sunny side up eggs, sliced banana, blueberries, and some potatoes all on one big plate. Presentation wise, it looks tasty and delicious. The dish gave off a great aromatic scent. With this dish, you get salty and sweet. This dish is very delectable.
The Omelette was already half the size of the plate. It was HUGE. It also came with sliced bread and potatoes. The omelette contained mozzarella cheese, spinach, and sausage. It was delightful.
I also had their banana walnut muffin. It was a colossal muffin with lots of walnuts in every bite. The muffin had a great smell of banana and the walnuts just gave it that crunch. It was moist and sold out immediately. Although I couldn't finish it (which was sad for me), I enjoyed it very much.
I know all this sounds like a very heavy breakfast but it wasn't at all. It'll get going for your day with their luscious flavors. I strongly recommend the the Grey Dog Breakfast.