Cucina & Company at Metlife Bldg
“Despite the commuter location steps from Grand Central the staff is consistently friendly and accommodating.”
“The blueberry muffin is full of blueberries, so many that my mouth turned blue, I love it!”
“Cucina & Co. has two sections, a take out deli and a sit down restaurant.”
Cucina & Company at Metlife Bldg
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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the food is decent, the three stars is because it's SO pricey. You could get a small container of salad, salmon, chicken salad, vegetables…and the scale always reads $8.50+ no matter the amount. i always go here for a quick lunch – they have really good corn soup, hot foods, bagels…would recommend if you want something quick to take for lunch back to the office or the train (and you don't care about price).
Reasonably priced for the area. Had their avocado and Sprouts sandwich which was surprisingly filling. Sure, it was something I could whip up at home. But it's perfect for those days when you don't have time to pack lunch and want something healthy. Their other food looked pretty good and a coworker gave her thumbs up approval on their pizza.
Outrageous prices. Decent food but very convenient. If you get a salad in the morning, before 10:00 am, note that it was probably made the day before. The soups are always good and the staff is very friendly.
Can't top the value for a quick prix-fixe dinner in this neighborhood. $35 for three courses for two persons, with separate starters and deserts and sharing a main plate with sides (we usually have the salmon which has always been both fresh and freshly cooked, they also have beef and chicken among other proteins). An a la carte menu is also available and their very brief wine list is fairly priced. Despite the commuter location steps from Grand Central the staff is consistently friendly and accommodating.
Decent amount of food for the price. Not a lot of diversity in this area so Cucina really delivers. This rating is only for the take out place as I've never had an experience in the dining room.
Many years ago, I worked in this building. Coming back to this place brings back a flurry of memories. This place sells some of the most delicious cookies and muffins around! Cookies like the macadamia nut cookie and peanut butter cookie melt in your mouth! I love the smell of this store. The aroma reminds me of walking into an Italian bakery.
During the holidays, Cucina sells original holiday cookies and culinary delights.
I find the staff members accommodating and warm. They are more than willing to answer your questions.
People find the location convenient to pick up some coffee before heading to work. Close to Amtrak, and the MTA, and located in the MetLife building this place serves as a focal point for people to meet.
I love this place even though the price can be steep. Come and stop by. Rest and enjoy the food in the near by cafe.
For quick "grab-n-go" breakfast, the cranberry muffin is terrific. Most mornings, they're still warm from the oven. Also, best unsweetened ice tea I've ever had. Breakfast and take out lunch buffet is a bit pricey, however.
At lunch, Cucina Cafe next door has become one of my favorite lunch spots in midtown — fast, good menu selections, high energy. The hostess is very friendly, the service is just OK because there's such an "in-and-out" feel to the place. The prices here are reasonable. A nice simple menu with a few daily specials hits the mark as far as providing diverse selection of food. I almost hate to reveal this secret but their Steak Frites, in my opinion, is one of the best bargains in NYC. I have such a big mouth! Darn it!!
Hot, fresh, and straight out of the oven morning baked goods served everyday! That's enough to win my business and my heart.
Cucina is where I satisfy my morning cravings for sweet pastries like an almond or chocolate croissant, muffins, scones, cheesecake brownies, and pound cakes. Top notch quality and tasty. I love that my pastries are still burning hot when I pick them up! Now, let's not forget the white chocolate macadamia cookie for the afternoon neither! Baked goods are fresh and so delicious. To go with my sweets, I would always get a large coffee. Coffee blends and flavors change everyday but repeats on the same day every week. I am not a big fan but variety is great.
Cucina also does a great job catering for office breakfast or lunch parties. Not only do they are prompt in delivering orders but they make sure they supply the sugar, cream/milk, and stirring sticks for coffee. Extra plates and napkins for the food. Excellent service!