Spiegel
“The shakshuka was amazing – poached egg in a tomato-based sauce with pepper and eggplant.”
“I arrived most excited to have some Verve coffee from Santa Cruz, CA and it did not let me down!”
“Eggs, warm pita, labne with za'tar, french fries, chopped Israeli salad, and coffee.”
Spiegel
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Very nice and cozy place to stop by for a coffee or lunch. My friend and I meet here for a cup of coffee, which was good. We didn't get anything to eat but what the people around us had looked delish.
The place as nice and clean and the service was nice and friendly – not much more to say. If I walk past Spiegel or need a place to sit with my computer I will think of this place as a possibility.
My friends and I had walked by this place several times & from the exterior we thought it would be a perfect place to grab a quick bite.
We came here around 5pm on a Sunday evening, and the service was definitely slow. However we each ordered the a different salad, & all were just okay! Nothing exciting. Mine came with spinach, goat cheese, roasted squash, pecans & pickled beets. The ratio between the veggies was all off & I didn't get many bits of the pickled beets, which was the reason I had ordered the salad in the first place!
We also shared a bowl of the sweet potato fries which were decent.
Overall place itself is cute but the service is pretty slow
I ordered the chicken skewers. They were extremely greasy and floating in a puddle of grease. The portion was small, too, but that doesn't matter if the food was good. I called and asked for a new one, describing the problem and they sent the same thing. Disgusting. Total waste of money – I threw it away. I think they must fry it in oil or something but a skewer is meant to be grilled, healthier food. I've been in their location too and the staff seems more concerned about taking your money than preparing a good meal.
Tasty Twist On Brunch!
Spiegel overs breakfast with a middle eastern flavor to it. I went here on a beautiful day and thought the outside seating here overs some great people watching to have with my breakfast. This cafe style restaurant is very casual and relaxed. It would be a great place to grab a quick bite.
When my group got there we grabbed an outside table right on 1st avenue and ordered coffee right away. The coffee was very good it did not even need any milk or sugar. For my main dish I ordered the Three eggs any style platter – which is 3 organic eggs, fries, Israeli salad, Labane, Zaatar and a choice of bread. The dish was exactly what I expected but it did not wow me and i thought the israeli salad was pretty bland. The labane with the bread dipped in though was delicious.
In regards to service they did mess up a few things but were quick to fix it. I will be back here for breakfast/brunch in the future because of how easy it is to get a table and the prices were very fair.
In short:
– Good Food / Great Coffee
– Great Location
– Fair Prices
I came here hoping to order the scramble egg croissant sandwich but they didn't have. I was told the spinach bureka with hard boiled eggs, tomato, tahini, and a side of Israeli salad, was similar. It wasn't, it was edible. There was nothing special to it. I also had the scrambled eggs and french toast which was equally boring.
The waitress was friendly and refilled my friend's coffee after we paid the bill! That was nice of her. We stayed and chatted for a long time and felt kind of guilty since it was starting to get crowded.
Apparently very similar menu-wise to Jack's Wife Freda (which I still haven't visited) but luckily not as crowded! Super cute place with lots of natural lighting, which is always a plus.
I arrived most excited to have some Verve coffee from Santa Cruz, CA and it did not let me down! Added bonus that the coffee actually comes in mugs from Verve as well. As for the food, all my friends and I were happy pigs when we left! I ordered the Chicken Burger, which came inside a toasty pita. The patty was not dry and had a good char without tasting burnt. So glad I chose the Israeli salad (tangy diced cucumbers, red onions, and tomatoes) as my side since it provided a nice, sour contrast to my burger.
Only major fault was that the staff seemed incredibly inexperienced – one of the waitresses was helping the table next to us and when they asked her about what I had on my plate, she had to ask me what I was eating. I would hope that a waitress would know what meals she is serving! Nevertheless, I'd still come back, even if it's just for the coffee since I think they're the only ones in NY to serve Verve!
This was a unique brunch spot. The chicken schnitzel is the bomb. The chicken burger was not the best as it was really dry. But every other order was really good that I tried at our group's table including the Israeli salad and the zucchini fritters. They had a decent draft beer selection. The staff were friendly.
A place with rather unassuming exterior but delicious brunch offerings. The price is average for brunch, though seemingly a tad higher given the casual feel. With that said…
Amaaaazing shakshuka – a must try! I couldn't resist adding the lamb sausages for an extra $3 and was so glad I did. There were plenty in the sauce and the flavor of the lamb was amazing. The egg was a bit too raw than it typically is, but I was fine with that. Hearty but not too heavy.
We had a super nice and bubbly waiter/host – it was refreshing to see someone so energized so early in the day, and his mood was enjoyably contagious. The location could be more convenient but I'd be back with no hesitation. Cheers!