Goulash, bratwurst & other Austrian eats pair with Bavarian beers at this casual, brick-walled spot. Based on 685 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
79 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 219-9545
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Hours
| Tuesday | 5–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 12:30–3:30 PM, 5 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 12–3:30 PM, 5–11 PM |
| Monday | 5–11 PM |
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Reviews
Henk Poepjes
Very nice German/Austrian restaurant, prices of the food are a bit on the high side, but you get well cooked and big portions. The drinks are relatively cheaper, and the beer selection is very good. All in all definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for German/Austrian food!
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Becca Kellner
4. Came here for a quick drink and snack before dinner. The menu looks great and would have loved to stay and eat some more of the European classics.
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Lucas Allner
Very cute, friendly joint which offers yummy Austrian food, fun drinks all in a cozy atmosphere. The outdoor seating situation is really great for people watching, whether you want sun or shade. Pet friendly too!
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Kevin Hulme
While in Manhattan, I had a taste for German food, and my friend who lived there recommended Cafe Katja. What an excellent experience. The atmosphere was really nice (although slightly loud on a crowded weekend evening, but to be expected). The beer selection (Hofbrau, Spaten, etc.) was right up my alley. And the food was excellent. I went with the Goulash with absolutely no regrets. Our entire party loved it. I promptly returned on my next visit to the area, and plan to return again. Recommend.
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Camille Juco
Came for brunch on a Sunday at noon. Pet friendly establishment – we sat outside with our dog and they gave him a water bowl. The food is delicious. Don’t miss the asparagus menu – We loved the vinaigrette one. The buttermilk pancake is a must too. Would definitely come back
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Jordan Collins
One of my favorite restaurants in the city, have come for many occasions, including using Wi-Fi and their lovely espresso. Recommend the sausage dishes, pretzel with spreads, fried potatoes, and spaetzel. Also I dropped some cash on the floor one night that I came for dinner, and they kept it aside for me! Great people.
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Lillian Yu
Austrian food, the delightful blend of traditional flavors. Love the smooth and creamy Liverwurst!”
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Dean DuBois
Cafe Katja is a unique jewel in the NYC restaurant crown. This eatery specializes in Austrian cuisine and completes the menu with authentic drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Chef and host Erwin Schröttner is both welcoming and gracious, and infuses the passion and pride of his Austrian heritage into his cooking. The vibe is casual here at Cafe Katja. This neighborhood is lively, young, and pedestrian friendly. Outdoor dining is available. Indoor dining is set amidst brick-lined walls. And I highly recommend the schnitzel!
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Adam Forbes
Disappointed in the brunch that we had here. The red cabbage salad was very tasty with a lovely tang and texture, but the goulash was a bit tough and didn’t have the appropriate depth of flavor. The staff was very kind and nice!
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Alvoris Hood
Have to be brutally honest here (as much as it pains me)… I was excited for the Schnitzel based on all of the photos/reviews – – but almost irregardless of the price (and it wasn’t cheap imho) > it was utterly flavorless. It came with some peeled/boiled? potatoes and some lingonberry jam on the side which was the only saving grace to add some flavor to the dish (my fault for not asking for some salt & pepper). Potatoes had zero seasoning, the Schnitzel itself seemed to lack seasoning in the bread coating (very bland despite being doused with lemon juice). The only thing that had some flavor was the little side-salad which had some nice pickled onions on-top. The Schnitzel itself was pounded super thin and was lifeless (the only way to describe it). I also had a lackluster pretzel which was saved by the delicious cheese spread that came with it. On a more positive note, I was excited to see a couple of fantastic hefeweizen beers on the menu (in-particular I recommend the König Ludwig hefeweizen which they had on-tap). I’m born & raised in Germany, and have fairly high standards when it comes to food from the region, and have to say I am stunned at the 4.7 star rating for this place. Decent ambiance, good presentation & staff was pleasant… but for the money I think I would probably only come back for the beer.
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