Esteemed American eatery w/ a cult following. Renowned for its top-tier Reubens & year-round Thanksgiving vibes.
Viand Cafe is a popular American spot that has garnered a loyal following, with one commenter noting it as a top ten frequented establishment. It's particularly celebrated for its Reubens, which come highly recommended by a discerning husband and a father who considers it his favorite. The cafe also offers a year-round turkey and dressing meal, reminiscent of Thanksgiving comfort food.
This American cafe is praised for its excellent Reubens, with multiple mentions of them being a favorite. Additionally, their turkey and dressing meal is available year-round and is noted as a comforting choice. However, several reviews point out that the restaurant has become prohibitively expensive, with some dishes like plain pancakes costing over $16 plus tax and tip, leading to a perception that it's no longer a good value.
"The Reuben sandwich is frequently recommended, and the year-round turkey and dressing meal is also a suggested comfort food option."
Customer feedback is mixed, with strong recommendations for their Reubens and turkey dishes, but also significant criticism regarding high prices and a perceived decline in value.
Important Note
Some customers find the prices to be excessively high, and one past experience was described as 'god awful'.
"Viand Cafe on the UWS serves a good turkey and dressing meal year-round and is known for its roast turkey. This was suggested in response to a craving for Thanksgiving food."
Positive"This user explains that the point of a diner is to sell cheap ingredients in simple dishes at a profit, implying Viand deviates from this by being expensive."
Neutral"This user explains that the point of a diner is to sell cheap ingredients in simple dishes at a profit, implying Viand deviates from this by being expensive."
Neutral"This user agrees with the sentiment that Viand's prices are criminal and that it's bizarre it's always packed."
Negative"This user agrees with the sentiment that Viand's prices are criminal and that it's bizarre it's always packed."
Negative"This user questions if Viand was always considered a diner given its prices, and suggests that perhaps in earlier years it felt more so."
Neutral"This user agrees that Viand's prices are criminal, citing $16+tax and tip for plain pancakes, and finds it bizarre that the place is always packed with senior citizens."
Negative"This user agrees that Viand's prices are criminal, citing $16+tax and tip for plain pancakes, and finds it bizarre that the place is always packed with senior citizens."
Negative"This user found The Viand next to the Beacon theater to be god awful, based on a past experience."
Negative"This user found The Viand next to the Beacon theater to be 'god awful'."
Negative"This user states Viand has become ridiculously expensive and is no longer worth it."
Negative"This user echoed the recommendation for Viand Cafe, stating it's their father's favorite Reuben."
Positive"A user recommended Viand Cafe as a place with great Reubens, according to their husband who is very particular about them."
Positive"Viand Cafe is listed as one of the commenter's top ten most frequented spots in the area."
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