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Cafe Mogador

Moroccan Restaurant and Middle Eastern Restaurant$$$$

East Village, New York

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Cafe Mogador

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Ranked #2 for falafel in the East Village
The experts at Village Voice and Serious Eats recommend this place
"Get the vegetable tagine with crispy okra if they have on special!!"(89 Tips)
"Hummus is amazing, middle eastern eggs amazing, omelette is amazing"(13 Tips)
"The hummus & Moroccan eggs benedict were delicious & flavorful!"(10 Tips)
"Moroccan tea with cookies is a must-have finish to a great meal here"(9 Tips)

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Simon KratzerJanuary 7, 2017
The food is delicious. I especially liked the potatoes that come with the standard brunch. Unlike other places it has lots of space so the waiting time is usually quite short.
Upvoted 4 weeks ago
AbbyFebruary 23, 2016
everything is good. the best part of this place is that it's nice without being pretentious and it's good value for the food. always a great go to for dinner out with a friend or date.
Village VoiceJune 3, 2013
Served with puffy homemade pitas, you can easily make a meal for two from five of the appetizers. Our favorites: fried eggplant with tahini, yogurt with olive oil, and spicy cumin-scented carrots.
Christine DaCruzApril 24, 2014
Been here 5+ times
I come here specifically for brunch and always order the same thing, country breakfast with two eggs over easy. I love the labne and Israeli salad on the side. Let's not forget the zahatar pita, yum!
DensDecember 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Grab the corner spot at the bar for brunch on a super busy, super crowded weekend morning. Oh and the Turkish coffee is the real deal if that's your thing.
Adrian PhillipsMarch 21, 2017
Spicy carrots, grilled haloumi and lamb tagine with couscous was incredible. Be sure to get some hummus and dunk your pita into it and the spicy red stuff that comes on the side.
Muthu BMarch 17, 2019
Been there for Sunday brunch and tried Malawach its absolutely delicious. The Yemenite bread they give is yum and so is the labne. Also had Falafel with Tahini and babaganush. Everything was super yum
Nate BeattyJune 23, 2015
Been here 5+ times
It's settled - this is my new brunch favorite. A Moroccan twist on classic NYC brunch deviates just far enough from the norm, but still satisfies my Sunday Eggs Benedict cravings
Kadir SengulMarch 29, 2018
I’ve almost eaten my fingers! The food were so 😋 sausage which were made from beef lamb was so good and I also recommend kadayif with pistachios,feta cheese and lavender honey on. Excellent
Ivona HrnciarovaMay 13, 2018
Love their happy hours at the bar - with wine or drink you get small tapas to spoil your taste buds
Giovanni D'PalmaApril 23, 2016
Been here 5+ times
One of my favorite brunch places, trick is to arrive before the brunch rush. I've never been disappointed by a meal. Try the Moroccan tea with your meal it's outstanding.
Joury IbrahimOctober 16, 2016
This place is incredible! One of the best breakfast spots in the area. I had Moroccan eggs and I regret coming here on my last day! I could've visited this place again if I had more time. RECOMMENDED
KEJanuary 2, 2017
The space feels right out of the film Casablanca, romantic lighting et al. Food is delicious; try the potato leek soup & combo platter with naan, hummus and baba ganoush. Can be hard to get a table!
DoubleDeuceOctober 25, 2015
Been here 5+ times
This menu always pleases my palate as it's always fresh & unique. It can be bustling since it's on St Marks but a great spot for 2. Ask the hostess to seat you away from the door to avoid the draft.
RcLADecember 22, 2015
Great service, great food, great drinks! I had a Oaxacan Sour, The Mixed Platter, and the Lamb Charmoulla. All were amazing! You will not be disappointed.
Josh BeckermanJune 1, 2016
Been here 50+ times
One of the greats of NYC. Hummus, all breakfast items(middle eastern eggs is my fav) everything is magical! (King of hearts) -#FoodieMagician
Upvoted Oct 15
Justin OrdovezaJanuary 12, 2017
The bastilla, a sweet and savory chicken pastry, is excellent. It takes twenty minutes to prepare. The restaurant has plenty of seating and staff is friendly.
Nancy AckenhausenJuly 22, 2015
Don't be deceived by the simplicity of the menu! The food here is fresh, organic, well prepared and consistent. I always come back for the grilled chicken kebob over basmati rice w/ dollup of yogurt.
Sana CurrimbhoyAugust 7, 2014
Everything on the menu is extremely healthy and delicious. The dishes are large and have a comfort food feeling. The cous cous with chicken has a lot of flavor, it's my favorite dish on the menu.
Fawziah QadirNovember 21, 2015
Been here 5+ times
I always love the food here! The middle eastern appetizer platter is great. And the chicken lemon and olive ravine is Divine! Get a pot of mint tea too!
Jeremiah BaumannMarch 27, 2018
Great atmosphere. Some of the best baba ganoush I’ve had — and the vegetable tagine might be the best vegetable dish this meat-lover has had (other than Momofuku’s water spinach...)
BasakNovember 3, 2013
Amazing Moroccan food. Get chicken tagine with lemon and olives OR lamb tagine with Casablanca sauce and cous cous! They have a great wine selection too. You might wait a little but it's worth i
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014
Go after 5 p.m. when, first off, they bring a lovely tray of small dishes and let you take your pick. Try the cumin-laced beet salad, the verdant tabouli, or the carrot salad. Read more
EvanJanuary 18, 2013
Fresh pita, creamy hummus, and any kind of tagines. The fare here is flavorful and some of it hearty, but never heavy. A fairly-priced wine list and delicious cocktails makes this my St. Marks go-to.
dilay yalcinMarch 2, 2016
great middle eastern breakfast. great coffee. cozy. employees are very nice. i tried the warm chocolate cake, it was really good.
Patricia Andrews-KeenanJuly 22, 2014
Very nice surprise as we just saw the folks eating outside. Spicy tomato omlette was relish as was the lamb sausage. Wonderful mint tea to compliment the meal. Felt like something out of Casablanca
AdrienMarch 30, 2016
Mogador for breakfast. Mogador for brunch. Mogador for dinner. Mogador for lunch. Mogador alone. Mogador with group. Mogador with a date. This place is basically your second home.. with fine cuisine
Rock RainesSeptember 30, 2019
Loved mezze plates and the lamb tagine. Thought cous cous portion that came with tagine was kinda small, probably because it’s labor intensive to make. Hopefully they give reinforcements upon request
refinery29August 3, 2014
You'll find all the staples at this low-key Moroccan joint, like babaganoush and merguez sausage sandwiches, plus a few fancy-pants dishes like a bastilla chicken pastry. Read more
Jaimee EstrellerFebruary 24, 2013
Been here 10+ times
One of my favorite spots for brunch & dinner. Brunch - bloody mary, americano, app of labne, middle eastern eggs, side bacon. Dinner - soup of the day, mixed app plate, chx tangine w/ charmoula
JillianDecember 25, 2014
The tomato ginger soup was piping hot and just the trick for a cold & rainy day! My lemon and olive chicken tagine was flavorful and took me back to Morocco.
Lauren MacSeptember 20, 2015
My Bastilla was a warm, flaky pastry filled with chicken and slapped with cinnamon - tasty! Although my friends duck confit was divine...fun atmosphere and fast service.
CharlottesApril 19, 2015
I loved my Mediterranean breakfast - poached eggs, tabouli, hummus and za'atar bread. Really fresh and delicious. Can't wait to return and work my way through menu.
AlleycatDecember 30, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Always so good here - best brunch in lower Manhattan! Service is good, food is good, price is good. Always busy in here, might have to wait a bit for a table, but it's worth it.
Yami AlonsoJuly 21, 2016
Amazing falafel, hummus. Such rich in flavor and quality food. Pretty packed. No lunch on weekends only brunch + dinner
Erika DjerfApril 9, 2017
falafel & hummus are amazing. the halloumi breakfast over roasted tomatoes with zaatar was one for the books.
HectorApril 3, 2016
Moroccan tea is a MUST (doesn't need sugar). The veggie or lamb tagin are the way to go. Cozy authentic spot, be prepared for a wait.
Lauren VeharOctober 8, 2021
The hummus, falafel, and tagines are great!! Kebabs are good, too, but nothing fancy
Santi AmayaJune 21, 2015
Try the Middle Eastern Eggs for breakfast. They're healthy and filling. Ask for a side of Harissa if you want a little spice. Show up early to avoid a wait!
Alexis BendjouiaOctober 23, 2014
Excellent dinner spot with very reasonable prices, delicious food and a low-key vibe. Salmon was great. Tagines are awesome.
Maggie WalshJune 16, 2016
Really good service, super attentive, kept bringing more pita when we finished it! Sat us regardless of the fact they were closing in 30 min, and they didn't rush us out. Better falafel than mamoun's
Toral PatelAugust 20, 2017
Great for brunch, expect a long wait during prime brunch time (12-2pm), get the halloumi eggs because halloumi
Julie DbjayDecember 17, 2014
Roasted eggplant w/tahini and grilled lamb for dinner, moroccan eggs for breakfast, pancakes for brunch, greek salad for lunch, you name it, its good! And that new bread...
Ina LiFebruary 6, 2015
Falafel platter(12dollars) for one is more than enough but so delicious!!! The pumpkin chickpea soup is also worth trying
AngieJuly 15, 2017
The outside area is small & cramped, but the kind manager had a table inside cleaned up for us. The hummus & Moroccan eggs benedict were delicious & flavorful!
George WallaceOctober 17, 2021
Chicken tagine with preserves lemons and olives was delicious.
Henry SongDecember 6, 2022
First time trying turkish coffee. Had interesting flavor, enjoyed the coffee experience. In terms of the amount, u can get 2 espresso shots with turkish coffee.
GNTLMNJune 28, 2012
Take eggs, minus toast & potatoes, plus humus, harissa, & pita. Middle-eastern meets western brunch surprisingly well. There's a much needed 2nd location in BK as this joint is always causing a cue!
Natalie AApril 3, 2016
Get the vegetable tagine, has a lot of flavor and vegetables are perfectly cooked. Moroccan tea without sugar and ask for sugar on the side.
Lizzy SaxeNovember 30, 2016
Ugh. So good. Order a tagine for lunch or the Mediterranean eggs for breakfast. Great atmosphere, great Moroccan tea. No complaints here.

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