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MoMA cafe serves savory small plates and local wines in a stylish setting with an outdoor terrace.

At a glance

#38 of 38 Art museums in New York

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.04

0.1 km from the center of New York

Rating breakdown

  • 5 ★46%
  • 4 ★25%
  • 3 ★11%
  • 2 ★8%
  • 1 ★9%
11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, United States
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Quick facts

What is the rating of Terrace Cafe?
Terrace Cafe is rated 3.9 out of 5 based on 107 reviews.
How does Terrace Cafe rank in New York?
Terrace Cafe is #38 of 38 Art museums in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Terrace Cafe located?
11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, United States — 0.1 km from the center of New York.
How can I contact Terrace Cafe?
Website: instagram.com
Eduardo A. Oyanedel
Had a wonderful lunch in the fall. It was a nice way to slow down and recharge energy to continue with the museum visit. Ordered a salad, wine and a dessert. Good food and good service. The staff was not intrusive but was attentive.
SP SO
We decided to visit Terrace cafe during our visit at MoMA. Terrace cafe was lovely and had helpful staff. I had beef burger and Mac and cheese. Both were OK, but I think it is a bit overpriced, even considering its location.
Fiona Ha
Great food, drinks and service. I especially enjoyed the cheese plate, chips with onion dip and my favorite, Stucco marmo. The price is reasonable given the excellent taste and presentation of their food and drinks. And all the servers were nice and courteous. Will definitely be going back!
M H (EUC RIDER)
OMG. The carrots cake was so tasty. The passion fruit sauce was fresh and yum.
Geraldine Hernández Al Attrach
We went to MOMA to enjoy a day of Art and when we felt that we needed a break we stepped into the Terrace cafe. We didn't have a reservation so we had to wait like 20 minutes, to get in. However, the wait was worth it. We enjoyed a table on the patio and ordered a Gazpacho, carrot cake and some other chocolate cake and coffee because we miss Spain, and as a surprise, it was really good.
The staff are very nice and friendly, the price is a little too high, but I guess is compensated by the great atmosphere of MOMA
Angela Brown
First stop while visiting MoMA to fuel up before heading into the museum. Wasn't sure upon arrival if you can get there without going through the museum..and I think you maybe able to. We took the long way around. Had reservations for 11:30 and was there for about 1.5 hours. Very simple decor and the seating was nice. If it wasn't so hot outside would have enjoyed the patio seating...just too humid for that. By the time we left, they were pretty packed.

Got the Mac & Cheese and the Roast Beef Sandwich with horseradish, cheddar and crispy onions. Both were delicious! Coffee was good too.

Our server was nice as we took a few minutes to order as we were catching up. Loved the ability to use Apple Pay upon closing the check. Would recommend for a bite before or after the museum and to make a reservation.
Libby Conn
Great place for a small lunch while visiting the MOMA. Food was delicious. Staff was attentive. It was a little pricey, but worth it for how convenient it is. I wish I got more pictures of the atmosphere and decor. It was beautiful. Indoor and outdoor seating available. We went on a busy July day at lunch time and there was no wait for a table.
Rocel M
Had a quick lunch during my visit at MOMA. It’s located at 6F west of the building.

They have a combo menu for savoury and sweet at $29 ,so I ordered roasted beef sandwich and chocolate cake with raspberry sauce for dessert. The sandwich is just okay for me, but the chocolate cake is divine-moist and not so sweet.

They are quite efficient in serving the food and overall the service is standard.

I will prolly come back for the dessert more than the main dish.

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