Cafe Orlin
(Now Closed)Café, Mediterranean Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
East Village, New York
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Raquel GCMarch 5, 2017Delicious food and great coffee! I ordered the middle eastern brunch and i couldn't have been more impressed. The yemenite brunch and bread is also delicious. An absolute must visit in NYC
ChristianaNovember 26, 2016Amazing amazing brunch and service. I got the egg florentine and breakfast blend tea. Ask for their homemade hot sauce. I never tasted anything like this! It's to die for.
honeywhatscooking.comFebruary 7, 2016Everything from the Tunisian Eggs to the Huevos Rancheros to the Pumpkin Pancakes was so good, but the Home Fries were the best! And the Americano! TIP: They do Weekday Brunch!
Natalia MarinApril 23, 2016The benedicts were perfectly done with very savory house fries. The pumpkin pancakes are to die for. I was skeptic with the yogurt sauce but it's the perfect combination. The right portions. COME!
Ranu RajkarnikarNovember 8, 2014The crowd looks insane but tables move fast, don't let it scare you away. Steak and eggs and pancakes are the way to go. And the standard 4 brunch drinks - OJ, bloody, water, coffee.
Bitches Who BrunchOctober 16, 2015The Bitches Say: B+. This quaint East Village establishment is affordable and accommodating, but stick to the Middle Eastern menu items. Read more
Lane RettigJune 8, 2014Pumpkin pancakes and Tunisian eggs are to die for. Seriously. Likely the best brunch I've had in New York.
Katja HaackOctober 23, 2015Great selection of breakfast! I loved the potatoes which were served with the poached eggs. The pancakes with blueberries and banana were also perfectly fluffy. The dishes were definitely worth money
Sara RadakovicSeptember 27, 2016Perfect spot for breakfast. Middle eastern eggs ( scrumble eggs) was delicious and service was prompt!
Ale TowerJuly 10, 2016Very good, huge pancakes. Loved the eggs on muffin with lox and hollandaise (we called them Eggs Royale in England, they call them Eggs Norway or something). Coffee could be improved.
Iga JakubikOctober 2, 2016Both Norwegian and Florentine Eggs were fantastic. Portions were quite generous as well. Big plus for fresh orange juice and coffee included:)
Divya MenonApril 20, 2014Get the chicken pistachio sausage, they are sooooo good! Of course you can't finish brunch here without their famous pumpkin pancakes and delicious cappuccino!
One of my favorite places in NYC. So sad they took mushroom ravioli off the menu :( wonderful burgers, salads and pasta dishes. Also recommend hummus platter and fried calamari!
Jay GaoOctober 13, 2016Everything is great about this place, the atmosphere, the drinks, the food of course, the steak and eggs with their spinach sauce is absolutely amazing. My #1 goto place when I go to NYC.
Joury IbrahimSeptember 1, 2016LOVE IT! I tried the omelette with spinach and feta cheese and it was great. I went there on Sunday for brunch and the atmosphere was amazing. The whole staff were one of the best in NYC. Recommended- Nas BenaliAugust 1, 2015Loved the Eggs Norwegian and Eggs Blackstone from their Brunch Features menu. The capuccino was delicious.
HolidaySeptember 27, 2017After 17 years of hitting up Orlin for my favorite breakfast, Middle Eastern breakfast with side of chicken pistachio sausage, Cafe Orlin is closing. Thank you Cafe Orlin for your wonderful service.
Lee HoffmanOctober 4, 2012Indonesian Chicken is very good - hummus is pretty good (maybe get it without tomatoes and onions)
- Chad HornerMarch 6, 2016pumpkin pancakes come topped with cinnamon yogurt; not as sweet as you might expect
DinaApril 25, 2014Local gem. Around for years, always good, unpretentious food. A great stop for lunch and can always get a seat on a weekend. Hijiki salad with shrimp and grilled calamari with arugula - a must!
Chirag KotechaJanuary 17, 2016The two eggs breakfast was great! Scrambled eggs were lovely, with good cappuccinos and fresh fruit too. I'd definitely recommend for breakfast / brunch- DinaApril 29, 2014Great, inexpensive, unpretentious food. Same menu served all day, a great option for the twilight eating hours 3-5, when most places are closed. Hijiki salad with shrimp and calamari are a must.
Perri SilverAugust 11, 2013This one one of my favorite brunch spots in the east village! The smoked salmon Benedict and Mediterranean breakfast are delicious. The herb omelette is good too, but it is extremely herby so beware!
Andrew CMay 12, 2016wonderful brunch place - sat outside and got delicious iced Americano, best omelette I've had in ages, and just great atmosphere!!
Bobby NooromidSeptember 29, 2013While it's definitely a go-to brunch spot, the food's always delicious and service is always fast, note that they (surprisingly) don't offer free refills on coffee and don't take American Express.
Jinnie LNovember 14, 2014had a great brunch♥ pumpkin pancake with cinnamon yogurt was really delish! I don't like pumpkin flavored food/drinks, so good job cafe orlin!! :) cappuccino was good too!
ShivanDecember 5, 2016My gosh, the pumpkin pancakes are so good. But I prefer the Tunisian Eggs dish.
The Corcoran GroupJuly 9, 2013An East Village brunch staple - cheap and consistently delicious. The pumpkin pancakes are to die for, trust us!
Halstead PropertyJuly 10, 2013Help yourself to that warm, fall-time flavor we love during all 4 seasons. A creamy cinnamon yogurt served over a plate of hot, fluffy pumpkin pancakes captures a balance of sensational tastes.
Alyssa AndersonJanuary 7, 2016The best chicken I've ever had is the chicken schnitzel. I'm not joking. It's perfectly breaded. There is so many excellent choices (including the hummus platter!) and foods to broaden your horizons.
Betül YILDIZ 🌴October 12, 2014Great brunch! I love them giving really fresh squeezed orange juice and great coffee!
Genesis MJuly 15, 2014I ordered the breakfast sandwich & the bf ordered pumpkin pancakes. One bite of his breakfast and I didn't even want mine anymore. Girls (and guys), just get the pancakes. You'll thank me later.
Joanne ReinardMay 1, 2016Great service and food! We sat on the terrace since the weather was nice and couldn't have a better experience. The food was awesome too! I will go back for sure
Katie MillerOctober 15, 2012Reasonable prices, great food and a good selection of caffeinated drinks. Had the pumpkin pancakes with cinnamon yogurt sauce and they were delicious! Will definitely be going back to try more of menu
Mullica ZudsiriJuly 29, 2015Loved the chicken skewer and guava spritzer. Salmon was good but not the show stopper. Loved the outdoor seating.
American brunch with the right level of authentic middle eastern flair. Grab a side of lebni with pita as a starter. Graduate to the Tunisian omelette and ask for the homemade hot sauce.
Hal KirklandJune 9, 2013Order what u like but you simply have to talk to this guy. He works here. He's totally insane but he crushes furniture for fun. its AWEsome! just don't spill condiments on your hands he might eat you.
Ryan BrightSeptember 21, 2014Tried the Middle Eastern breakfast. Poached eggs weren't very flavorful. Labna had a perfect, creamy texture. Israeli salad was one of the best I've had recently. Overall, very balance dish.
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014Come for brunch and a chance to try the Mediterranean-inspired menu. Plates are all affordable, and include the typical omelette, sandwiches, and pancake options.
NetsirkJune 13, 2012Come here after a good night for some desserts or coffee before sobering up. I recommend their delicious tiramisu made just right with their iced mint tea (unsweetened). Beware: I saw a spider there.
David SiuOctober 9, 2017Delicious pancakes. Diana’s breakfast (hummus, tabouleh, fried eggs), I can eat these everyday.
Been eating here for as long as I have lived in New York. Patio is great in the warm and it's cozy inside during the winter. Goat cheese salad is wonderful!
The Local East VillageAugust 11, 2011Ajay Naidu -- AKA Samir from "Office Space" - calls this the best place to take out-of-town visitors in the East Village. "It has the most delicious food and the best ingredients. It's my home cafe." Read more- David MilbergJanuary 5, 2016I LOVE this place. As a banker who gets stressed out a lot, this place helps me unwind. Great food and great service. Not pricey either!
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- Mon–Thu
- 9:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Fri
- 9:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:30 AM–2:00 AM
(212) 777-1447
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Outdoor Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
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