The Grey Dog - Union Square
Café, Breakfast Spot, and American Restaurant$$$$
Greenwich Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and Serious Eats
"The Grey Dog Breakfast is amazing and there is beer on tap as well:)"(9 Tips)
"Great hats and scarves and the breakfast quesadilla is tasty too!"(7 Tips)
"Get the Cuban, #2, and wash it down with a raspberry lemonade"(7 Tips)
"The sliced apple, turkey, and Brie sandwich was amazing!"(5 Tips)
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the music. the super staff. awesome eats + large hot beverages. and the fookin vibe mate! its a magical Alice in wonderland psychedelic warm chill buzz. extrapolate this cafe to all of life please :)
Upvoted Dec 21, 2024
Simon KratzerJanuary 14, 2017Simple, healthy and fresh food in a cozy atmosphere. Get the seasonal fruit cup as a side.
Everything is delicious, portions are big! Try baked oatmeal! Or breakfast cesadilla! Coffee is amazing and the cup is huge. Staff is supernice.I loove the place and recommend it often.
S. O.August 14, 2018Killer banana bread, omlettes and americanos. Pancakes are not the best choice. The interior is so hip kust as it should be as we are only metres away from NYU. Will definitely come here often.
Gaia BennettJune 8, 2015Great menu and great vibe. Unlimited refills on coffee! They have a great selection of sandwiches and salad, too. The ideal place to meet a friend for breakfast during the week. You are lovely, GD!
NicoleDecember 28, 2015Small space with 1 line for both coffee and food, but worth a trip. Great eggs with avocado as well as sweet potato tots. Breakfast quesadilla kind of falls apart but feels healthy with little cheese.
Kimmie OhhDecember 15, 2019Great, strong coffee. Order the Grey Dog Breakfast (eggs any style, French toast or pancakes & bacon, sausage or avocado)
Serious EatsDecember 3, 2013This cute and quirky cafe has an extensive selection of sandwiches, soups, and salads. Also good for brunch and, unlike most cafes, serves beer and wine.
Village VoiceMay 3, 2013The sweet potato fries here are incredible. They're light, crisp and not at all greasy, but be careful stopping by during brunch or you'll have to wait a while for your sweet potato fix.- Nate BeattyJune 18, 2015Super reliable spot for lunch. The Grey Dog has a cool, slightly crunchy atmosphere that I really dig, and good food.
MatthewMarch 3, 2017Try Grey Dog's Breakfast (pictured) on a hungry morning. Coffee, with free refills, is an extra.
Natasha MoriniMay 26, 2015Love this spot. Great for any meal and I love the idea of ordering then seating and just having your food right there. Everyone is very nice and friendly on staff.
Megan LuffFebruary 28, 2021Very aesthetically pleasing meals; including the French toast and egg whites with avocado. Loads of vegetarian options available.
Michael HurwitzSeptember 29, 2014Baked oatmeal at brunch, mac 'n' cheese anytime. Reuben and Cuban are only OK - bread wasn't buttered, Reuben had roast beef instead of corned. I've been coming here for years and keep coming back
Jennifer HaackJune 6, 2017Love the hazelnut coffee and muffins/baked goods they have. Great breakfast spot with pretty big menu.
- Lindsay CApril 18, 2016Avocado toast is simple and delicious. The salads are awesome! My fave is the country style salad with grilled chicken. That house vinaigrette is insanely good!
The Corcoran GroupSeptember 23, 2011We love this tiny place for a delicious brunch – Get your fill with the Grey Dog’s Breakfast or be a bit healthier with the Homemade Granola. Expect to wait during the weekends.
Delicious food with many options for eaters with dietary restrictions. Funky crowd, great coffee, lively atmosphere. Definitely an NYU student hang out.
Ieva VarneckaiteAugust 21, 2013what an amazing place for breakfast! good prices, good food and atmosphere. loved it and strongly recommend it! ps. Zachary Quinto made our breakfast even better, heh.
Tom MaxwellAugust 31, 2015Slightly pricey and the place is crowded, but great tangerine (clementine?) orange juice and my turkey & brie sandwich was great. Used harvarti cheese, which I don't see often.
If you can, eat in. I've ways found the food to be better when you stay rather than take out or delivery. My go to is the palm of hearts and grilled chicken salad and pitcher of sangria!
My favorite place for a casual bite to eat in the village. Best atmosphere ever due to EXCELLENT music, local artists' work and the most perfect lighting for relaxing.
Crystal FerreiroMarch 6, 2016Challah French toast was good! Not great but good! I would definitely try some of their sandwiches next time (like the Guacamole grilled cheese with bacon)
Julia MontiNovember 2, 2015Seriously the friendliest staff you'll ever interact with in Manhattan. Come here with friends on a Saturday for an affordable brunch and good vibes.
Ms HeleneMay 11, 2014Country salad with grilled tasty marinated & grilled tofu and swapped for the Asian ginger dressing but they gave me both $11.50
ᴡ ElliotAugust 20, 2015if nothing else, get an Arnold Palmer. The arugula salad with salmon and poached egg is good, tofu wrap has an interesting sauce, cookies are worth it- Jess ArnoldDecember 29, 2015The sliced apple, turkey, and Brie sandwich was amazing! Definitely get a side of fries too.
Entering Grey Dog's rough-hewn cafe is like stepping back in time, but recently added, spicy, robust Bongo Java coffee brings one into the now. The seldom seen bottlomless cup lives on, here.
Henry WoottonOctober 31, 2016I turned up in my 'hangry' mode. After inhaling a grey dog breakfast we left carrying an 'On the house' scone. Home run! Loved it. Recommend to all!- CollegeFashionistaFebruary 3, 2014People who go to The Grey Dog are die-hards. Try anything out on their diverse brunch menu and you'll quickly become a loyal as well.
Great place for a meet up! Vegetarians: get the Country Style Salad with marinated tofu (sans onions). Huge portion and the tofu is cooked PERFECTLY- still hot with a cold salad. Delicious.- Lindsay CApril 18, 2016Healthy, tasty and convenient for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. You can order delivery / pickup or eat there.
Great breakfast spot and amazing coffee. Iced cappuccino and. Breakfast quesadilla is a must.
Olga EpsAugust 27, 2014I love the coffee (strong!), the dessert, as well as the lunch menu. It gets a bit crowded - a bummer
Amazing breakfast spot for casual meetings. Ideal for fundraising or serious BD talks.
Matthew SpectorFebruary 23, 2015A great all-around neighborhood haunt - lots of college kids cramming for finals - a nice bar snack and drink selection.
Saranya ManoharanAugust 28, 2014The chicken melt sandwich the environment is super cool and the place is casual and different
Great coffee spot (with good muffins etc) near union square where all the cool tech kids hang out. Hear it's good for lunch too but haven't been. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Fast CompanyFebruary 14, 2011Students at NYU (a 2011 Most Innovative Company) are drawn to this close-to-campus cafe, known for free Wi-Fi and good eats. Order a cup of the house blend and a chicken pesto sandwich.
Baked oatmeal, just do it. Also this is a great spot for meetings b/c it can be over coffee, tea, snacks beer or wine, it's a winwin
Perry AzevedoAugust 26, 2015Breakfast is great. Love the croissant sandwich. Coffee is better than most in NYC but not near the best.
Generous omelettes, great coffee, great atmosphere for a quick meeting or catching up with an old friend.
Wesam SaidFebruary 4, 2017I love this place. I usually order the rice and bean bowl with avocado, and it satisfies!
Amelia CarpenterJanuary 22, 2013The owner went to University of Michigan, and this place is based on the famous Zingerman's concept from Ann Arbor!
Andrew FurmanMarch 16, 2015The kitchen doesn't open until 7:30am. Check out the cool maps on each table!
Wide selection of gluten free items, including sandwiches, scones and muffins. (And their sangria rocks, too.)
Geraldo GomesOctober 30, 2012lOne of my favorite places to hang out on a random night and read a book or chat with a friend. Their coffee is in my NYC top 7.
Peter SApril 24, 2011Surprisingly good burger. Amazing fries with old bay on them. Everything is tasty, though. Also... staff is really friendly. A good hangout when its not overcrowded.
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The Grey Dog - Union Square
90 University Pl (btwn E 11th & E 12th St)
New York, NY 10003
United States
New York, NY 10003
United States
Coffee shop/cafe with four locations in NYC. Serving eggs, salads, burgers, tacos, & more. Oh, plus we've got great wine & beer. Come on in!
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 966-1060
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Cocktails
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