A beloved East Village institution serving authentic Moroccan food for over 40 yrs. Known for great brunch, lunch, & dinner.
For over 40 years, this East Village institution has been serving up authentic Moroccan cuisine, making it a beloved mainstay for locals and visitors alike. It's a go-to spot for a delightful brunch, satisfying lunch, or a cozy dinner, consistently delivering a great experience.
This restaurant specializes in Moroccan cuisine and is highly recommended for its authentic dishes. Customers particularly enjoy their brunch options, with shakshuka and malawach being standout items. The harissa condiment is also noted as exceptional. It is also seen as a good option for those with stomach issues due to its generally bland-ish nature.
"Customers frequently recommend the shakshuka, especially when paired with merguez and malawach for breakfast or brunch. The lamb tagine and hummus are also noted as enjoyable dishes."
Customers consistently praise this restaurant as a favorite, highlighting it as a long-standing, reliable choice for authentic Moroccan cuisine and a great overall dining experience.
Important Note
One opinion suggests the restaurant is more of a scene than a place prioritizing truly exceptional food, recommending another establishment for better Moroccan cuisine. Another user advises skipping it if the person you're dining with is a discerning foodie.
"Cafe Mogador was recommended."
Neutral"Mogador is suggested as a place where one can spend around $120 without alcohol, indicating it's not in the 'fancy' category but offers a good meal for a 10-year-old."
Neutral"Cafe Mogador is considered more of a scene than a place prioritizing good food, and Dar lbahja is recommended for better Moroccan cuisine."
Negative"The commenter asks if Cafe Mogador has declined in quality since 2019."
Neutral"The commenter suggests skipping Cafe Mogador if the uncle is a foodie, implying it might not meet high culinary standards."
Negative"Cafe Mogador is recommended for Moroccan cuisine."
Positive"Suggested Cafe Mogador as a place to get bland-ish food when experiencing stomach issues."
Positive"Cafe Mogador is usually easy to get into, and they have a bar area for waiting if there is a queue."
Positive"Mentions Cafe Mogador in the East Village, noting they sometimes have duck confit which is pretty good, though it might be outside the user's price range."
Positive"This comment suggests Cafe Mogador as a lunch spot that is good for kids and healthy."
Positive"The author had dinner at Cafe Mogador in the East Village, enjoying the lamb tagine and hummus."
Positive"The user planned to have Sunday Brunch at Cafe Mogador."
Neutral"Cafe Mogador is recommended for brunch and lunch."
Positive"Cafe Mogador is mentioned as a default option for brunch."
Neutral"Cafe Mogador is suggested as a cozy, old-school East Village option for a meal."
Positive"This user suggested Cafe Mogador as a straightforward recommendation for a cafe or brunch spot."
Positive"Mogador was recommended as a great place to eat."
Positive"This user agreed that Cafe Mogador is worth the trip."
Positive"This user insisted Cafe Mogador was worth the trip despite not being in the requested neighborhood."
Positive"This user recommended Cafe Mogador, though it is not in Hell's Kitchen."
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