Cafe Cluny

Pleasant. Urban. Neighborly. Quaint. Hip. Simple. Familiar. These words are what I use to describe my experience and ambiance at Cafe Cluny. This faux-American brasserie in the heart of New York's West Village, run by Chef Lynn Wagenknecht, has done a bang-up job with the consistent yet civilized menu. From salad frisée, topped with lardons and a poached egg, to duck confit and, of course, hanger steak, served with healthful portions of Swiss chard and fingerling potatoes, Cafe Cluny is sure to please the average palate. Dessert inside or out (they have an ice cream cart from which they serve homemade ice cream), you'll leave this place wanting to come back for more.

Cafe Cluny
284 W. 12th St.
New York, NY 10014
at 4th St.
212-255-6900

Hours:
Mon, 8am-3pm and 5:30pm-11pm; Tue-Fri, 8am-3pm and 5:30pm-midnight; Sat, 9am-4pm and 5:30pm-midnight; Sun, 9am-4pm and 5:30pm-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops:
A, C, E at 14th St.

Prices:
$17-$38

Check out the Slide Show, from New York Times online (Photo by Shanna Ravindra)