Cafe Katja

Cafe Katja

Austrian Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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Cafe Katja
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    Ranked #7 for dumplings in Lower East Side
  • Stars
    The experts at Village Voice and New York Habitat recommend this place
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    • New York Habitat
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    lisa r.
    "Sausage sampler is the best deal in the house!!!"(8 Tips)
    Donna C.
    "Yummy spatzle, cute decor, and the nicest service ever!"(13 Tips)
    Catherine P.
    "Emmental sausage and the cheese Spätzle"(5 Tips)
    Isabelle Z.
    "a stein, a pretzel, and some schnitzels - perfect combination"(15 Tips)
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    LukeNovember 1, 2015
    Ok neighborhood spot, but not worth a trip on its own
  • ana m.
    ana m.September 28, 2014
    Try the Eliminator cocktail
  • Michael C.
    Michael ChowMarch 13, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Naomi is the shiznat.
  • Gabriel S.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel SeidelJanuary 15, 2024
    Meatballs, beer & sausage.
  • suneel
    suneelFebruary 7, 2023
    Extremely cozy
  • Steven L.heart icon on user image
    Steven LehrburgerDecember 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The best mustard.
  • Christine L.heart icon on user image
    Christine LustigMarch 12, 2011
    Have to get the emmentaler sausage with a side of spazle and a Stien!
  • Melissa
    MelissaAugust 7, 2017
    Quark cheese dumplings
  • Patrick K.
    Patrick KoltsMay 10, 2012
    If they have the pork belly get it!!!
  • Mathilda L.heart icon on user image
    Mathilda LaneDecember 24, 2017
    I make exceptions for the liverwurst here
  • Grant M.heart icon on user image
    Grant MichaelAugust 18, 2014
    Literally everything.
  • Mark P.
    Mark PhillipsJune 17, 2011
    Try an Alpina - like an Austrian Martini! Yummy.
  • Jen L.
    Jen LiangMarch 1, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Pretzel, bacon-wrapped pork loin (special) and a glass of gosser = heaven
  • Brad P.heart icon on user image
    Brad ParkJuly 10, 2013
    Pretzel must
  • Jacob C.heart icon on user image
    Jacob CohenJune 8, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    They're showing the World Cup 2014.
  • Umair Z.
    Umair ZiaJuly 8, 2014
    Get the Spatzle
  • Nicky D.
    Nicky DigitalOctober 25, 2011
    Try the food or the beer!
  • Rick M.
    Rick MoserMarch 27, 2014
    I guess they serve dished that resemble giant cocks.
  • Marc M.
    Marc MJune 7, 2011
    Really good meatballs and sausage.
  • Trey
    TreyFebruary 15, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Say hi to Naomi and demand Amanda comes back!
  • James J.heart icon on user image
    James JAugust 25, 2014
    Ausgezeichnet!
  • Blue J.heart icon on user image
    Blue JamesonMarch 21, 2015
    Ratatouille !!!
  • Elizabeth L.
    Elizabeth LadzinskiApril 17, 2011
    LCD soundsystem goes well with German food. Who knew?
  • Moses
    MosesJanuary 12, 2013
    Don't speak German? No seat for you!
  • sarah d.
    sarah dennisDecember 7, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Do not come here. Do not tell anyone about it. When I crave the BEST GOULASH of all time, I don't want to have to wait for a seat. Katja cannot be real. Austrian food with vegetarian options? Come on!
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingDecember 12, 2010
    Try the Pork Bellly Reuben
  • Jane K.heart icon on user image
    Jane KimDecember 27, 2014
    The goulash was disappointing :/
  • Andrew D.heart icon on user image
    Andrew D.November 29, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Best liverwurst in the world!
  • Andrew D.heart icon on user image
    Andrew D.March 17, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    The wurst is the best!
  • Andrew D.heart icon on user image
    Andrew D.February 23, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Best Austrian in NYC
  • Chris L.
    Chris LinSeptember 1, 2009
    try any sausage with spaetzle and sauerkraut
  • Georgios H.
    Georgios HadjistylianouJanuary 26, 2012
    hey guys what's uuuup.
  • Gabrielle K.
    Gabrielle KellnerOctober 28, 2009
    My favorite neighborhood joint. Keep Out ;)
  • David Z.
    David ZazaAugust 18, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    and eat the amazing liverwurst.
  • Elise C.
    Elise ContarsyDecember 18, 2010
    Pretzel!
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Cafe Katja
79 Orchard St (btwn Broome St & Grand St)
New York, NY 10002
United States
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Cafe Katja is a small Austrian restaurant on the Lower East Side. Open for Brunch, Lunch and Dinner!
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Open until Midnight (Show more)
  • Mon
    • 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
  • Tue–Thu
    • 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
  • Fri–Sat
    • 11:30 AM–Midnight
  • Sun
    • 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
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(212) 219-9545
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Reservations
Yes
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Street
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Yes
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Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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