Cafe
East Village speakeasy energy, private-booth chatter, and cocktails reviewers recommend booking ahead for.
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Why go
With a 4.3 Google rating across 2,490 reviews, this $$ East Village spot is listed as a cafe, while highlighted reviewers describe it as a speakeasy with cocktails. The highlighted reviews converge on the same story: delicious, unique drinks, excellent service, and a private booth that worked well for conversation.
The practical data point is simple: book ahead. Reviewers call out long waitlists, a private corner booth for girls’ night, “spectacular” music and vibes, and cocktails interesting enough to reward leaving your comfort zone.
Neighborhood story
Highlighted reviewers describe an East Village speakeasy experience where booking in advance is recommended.
Despite being listed as a cafe, the strongest highlighted review signal is speakeasy-style cocktails and advance reservations.
What people say
From real reviewsAmazing speakeasy in the East Village. Make reservations in advance, wait list can be backed up and long. Delicious and unique cocktails. 🍹 🍸
we loved our girls night at please dont tell!! we got the little booth table in the corner and it was super cute and private to chat, the music and vibes were spectacular too. we LOVED the cha nom thai highly recommend getting it:)
Excellent service, delicious and interesting cocktails. Would recommend venturing outside your comfort zone to try their incredible drinks. Would recommend booking in advance.
brunch
Cardamom Waffle
Crispy cardamom-spiced waffle served alongside Norwegian brown cheese, butter and lingonberry jam.
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
Scrambled eggs, sundried tomato, arugula and herbed mayo on a croissant.
Falu Breakfast Burrito
Organic scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, sweet red peppers, house spicy mayo with your choice of protein in a flour tortilla.
Scandi Breakfast
A classic Scandinavian breakfast spread: hard boiled egg, ham, cheese, house pickles, fresh vegetables, jam, butter, Danish rye, Norwegian crispbread.
mains
Toast Skagen
Creamy Swedish shrimp salad garnished with trout roe on top of toasted white bread.
Roasted Chicken Sandwich
Roasted chicken, caramelized onions, sweet red peppers, lingonberry aioli, arugula on ciabatta.
Smoked Whitefish Sandwich
House smoked whitefish salad, red onions, lingonberry jam, house pickles, arugula on toasted sourdough bread.
soups
Falu House Lohikeitto (Salmon Soup)
Cream-based soup with salmon, bacon, vegetables, Minnesota wild rice, fresh dill, served with house croutons.
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4.3
2,490 Google reviews
$$
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Why go
With a 4.3 Google rating across 2,490 reviews, this $$ East Village spot is listed as a cafe, while highlighted reviewers describe it as a speakeasy with cocktails. The highlighted reviews converge on the same story: delicious, unique drinks, excellent service, and a private booth that worked well for conversation.
The practical data point is simple: book ahead. Reviewers call out long waitlists, a private corner booth for girls’ night, “spectacular” music and vibes, and cocktails interesting enough to reward leaving your comfort zone.
4.3
2,490 Google reviews
$$
brunch
Cardamom Waffle
Crispy cardamom-spiced waffle served alongside Norwegian brown cheese, butter and lingonberry jam.
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
Scrambled eggs, sundried tomato, arugula and herbed mayo on a croissant.
Falu Breakfast Burrito
Organic scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, sweet red peppers, house spicy mayo with your choice of protein in a flour tortilla.
Scandi Breakfast
A classic Scandinavian breakfast spread: hard boiled egg, ham, cheese, house pickles, fresh vegetables, jam, butter, Danish rye, Norwegian crispbread.
mains
Toast Skagen
Creamy Swedish shrimp salad garnished with trout roe on top of toasted white bread.
Roasted Chicken Sandwich
Roasted chicken, caramelized onions, sweet red peppers, lingonberry aioli, arugula on ciabatta.
Smoked Whitefish Sandwich
House smoked whitefish salad, red onions, lingonberry jam, house pickles, arugula on toasted sourdough bread.
soups
Falu House Lohikeitto (Salmon Soup)
Cream-based soup with salmon, bacon, vegetables, Minnesota wild rice, fresh dill, served with house croutons.
What people say
From real reviewsAmazing speakeasy in the East Village. Make reservations in advance, wait list can be backed up and long. Delicious and unique cocktails. 🍹 🍸
we loved our girls night at please dont tell!! we got the little booth table in the corner and it was super cute and private to chat, the music and vibes were spectacular too. we LOVED the cha nom thai highly recommend getting it:)
Excellent service, delicious and interesting cocktails. Would recommend venturing outside your comfort zone to try their incredible drinks. Would recommend booking in advance.
Neighborhood story
Highlighted reviewers describe an East Village speakeasy experience where booking in advance is recommended.
Despite being listed as a cafe, the strongest highlighted review signal is speakeasy-style cocktails and advance reservations.
What kind of food does PLEASE DELETE serve?
PLEASE DELETE serves Cafe cuisine.
How expensive is PLEASE DELETE?
PLEASE DELETE is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.
How do I check in at PLEASE DELETE?
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