Benvenuto Cafe
“It can get a little costly, but what can you expect from Tribeca.”
“I'm giving it 4 starts because yes it's expensive – wrap and chips for $13.00.”
“I'm a fan of the yippie salad and also their custom salads.”
Benvenuto Cafe
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I stopped here for a little rest and refreshment while out for a long NYC walk during my recent visit to see my daughter. I treated myself to a leisurely coffee and chocolate croissant before finishing my walk. Very solid and cute place in Greenwich Village.
This is a really cute cafe for a quick bite. It's mainly a to-go spot but they have a few long communal style tables and hi-top seats by the window. If you order breakfast to stay, the manager or owner brings out your plates of food to you. I've tried the turkey bacon, egg and cheese on a perfectly toasted roll and a scrambled egg, avocado, turkey bacon on whole wheat toast. Both were so delicious and well made. A bit on the pricey side but you're in Tribeca so I guess that's where those prices kick in. $17 for coffee, hot chocolate and two breakfast sandwiches. The staff is really nice and the woman woman at the counter who takes the order is really helpful!!
To preface, I've ordered from here 25+ times (most of which were not personally paid for) considering it's proximity to the office. In general, the food is well made, but isn't anything special or memorable. I usually order the Due Panini (smoked turkey, bacon, cheddar, and tomatoes on country bread) or the Ana Madama (the turkey burger with turkey bacon), which seem to be their better lunch/dinner items.
The real problems with this place are the obscene prices and the attitude of the staff. In regards to pricing, I understand it's Tribeca. However, take-out Bolognese should not cost $14, nor should a "Chicago Style" hot dog cost $11.50. Considering this place is one of the only delis left in Tribeca, it's usually a zoo around lunch time. Because of this, you will be haphazardly herded through line (which is usually more of a crowd standing around the salad area) as quickly as possible. You will be barked at if you don't immediately know what you want to order (borderline Soup Nazi style), and even if you do have it ready, you'll probably have to repeat it at least three times. To top off the Benvenuto experience, the guy at the register pretty much just screams random, unintelligible words across the restaurant the entire day, which only leads to more confusion.
In short, if you're into paying double what normal lunch or take-out dinner should cost, this place (less the terrible service) might be the place for you. For the rest of us, there are still a few places left in Tribeca that offer better service and better quality food for a significantly cheaper price.
Benvenuto is a godsend for days I forget to bring my lunch to work. This is a deli on steroids. Sandwiches, paninis, salads, pasta, etc. that are more upscale than your typical deli fare (and also slightly pricier because, uh, Tribeca).
You can order… beer and wine… in a deli. Wut.
On the loud side and their are a TON of flies in here for some reason.
I gotta say, I was extremely disappointed.
Came here because our promised breakfast at the nearby screening center was cancelled. Big mistake
The workers all look like they hate it there and I can understand, they might not be ready for the morning rush and I can understand. But common.
We had two eggs Benedicts and one medium coffee for me. The coffee was more of a size of extra small. Then I looked around me and realized. Hmmm maybe I should of asked for a to go which seems to be much bigger.. Unmmmm huh?
The eggs Benedicts too forever to come and when it did, it was so disappointing. Actually I stand corrected, the food tasted as bad as it looked. The English muffin was not toasted well and I could barely cut it: the potatoes are horrid and TASTELESS. The hollandise sauce was super weak and well.. On top of everything it was not cheap. $15 I believe.
I am sorry but I cannot go back. I am a huge eggs Benedict fan and so far, this place failed to impress me.
I personally love ordering from here and it's my new go-to for paninis. You can "build" your own panini on seamless, and there are a lot of choices of bread, which I like a lot. It's not the standard panini you think of when ordering from a deli. They have a good selection of ingredients to put in your panini.
Also, you can make your own salad. There are different types of greens you can choose from as your base. And again, lots of topping options. Different dressing options… It's very easy to be happy with your choices.
Delivery can take either a short amount of time or a while, but I think it's because they get a lot of orders, not because they're slacking. If you want to order something simple at night like I do, try this place at least once.
Stopped here with husband to seek refuge from a downpour and to get a hot meal. I ordered the garden pasta (zucchini, asparagus, broccoli, peas, scallions, tomatoes and onion) on angel hair with marinara sauce. Husband ordered chicken parm. My pasta was alright but it was missing the asparagus, tomatoes, onion and scallions. Also, my fork was dirty. Waited about 20 min for our food although we were the only two eating in the restaurant. Husband said the chicken was chewy. I also ordered a tea and the redeeming quality was that they use Harney and Sons tasty tea.
Overpriced upscale tribeca deli fare. Their salads and wraps are generally very good but they are very expensive. But then again I unfortunately have to work in tribeca. So it goes. I have eaten here a few dozen times, it is close, fast and the people there are generally smiling. If I really want to splurge I'll get a salmon burger and sweet potato fries – they are actually really good.
Avoid their breakfast foods though, they are awful.