Lindsay Aiello

A lovely lunch stop on the way to the Met. I got a beet salad and my companion ordered a liverwurst sandwich. Both were fresh and flavor-forward, well presented and served promptly. We also got the Adele dessert, a passion fruit and coconut mousse cake. Oh, it was phenomenal balance of rich and light flavors on the tongue. A delectable sweet to set is up for the rest of our art-laden day. The waitstaff was very attentive and we didn't have a problem getting a seat but I could tell there was a line forming when we left. Best recommend a reservation if booking at the traditional meal hour.

+3

Marli Decarvalho

What a lovely place! Piano, ambience, food and service are great! The deserts are to die for and the hot chocolate is high quality! Everything was amazing and the staff are lovely

+6

Christian Alvarez

The Schnitzel was wonderful which is made better with them using veal, full of flavor and fried to a nice crispy texture. The goulash was pretty amazing too, so rich in flavor and the creamed spatzle that comes on the side is definitely a nice addition. I had tried the weisswurst, which was my first time trying it and loved it so far! Luckily for me, I had looked up weisswurst and learned that the casing is not edible so make sure you peel it off!

+6

Jazz Chomboon

Lovely atmosphere with delicious food! First time having Weisswurst in NYC, they were yummy and my Austrian partner loved his dumpling too. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We didn’t feel pushy even it was a very busy day and there was a long line outside. Wonderful lunch experience!

+1

Sixi Ma

I think I like this place. The food isn’t exactly what I’d call refined, but at least they do a great job with their signature dishes. I really enjoy the potatoes that come with the Bratwurst. They’re incredibly tasty, rich but not greasy, and even though they’re a staple, they feel refreshing. In fact, they make the sausage seem a bit less impressive, though the sausage itself still tastes good. I wasn’t a big fan of the Wiener Rindsgulasch mit Spätzle. The meat was tender, but the seasoning just wasn’t to my taste. However, the Spätzle was really good bc the texture was perfect. Butter and cream never fail. The desserts and coffee are also worth a try. The decor of the restaurant creates a charming atmosphere, giving you a pleasant feeling like you’re in a small European spot. People gather around small tables and chat enthusiastically, but it doesn’t feel noisy or overwhelming. During the day, the light coming through the windows is also great for photos. They come out naturally beautiful without any need for editing. Just make sure to come on a nice day, because you definitely don’t want to wait outside for almost half an hour in the freezing wind. It’s the kind of cold that makes your nose run and then freezes it.

+3

Mara

Cafe Sabarsky, nestled within the Neue Galerie on New York's Upper East Side, offers an authentic Viennese café experience that transports you straight to early 20th-century Austria. The ambiance is enriched by dark-stained wood interiors and period furnishings, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu features traditional Austrian fare, with highlights like the Wiener Schnitzel, all prepared with exceptional attention to detail. Desserts such as the Sachertorte, Kaiserschmarrn and Apfelstrudel are standout offerings, perfectly complemented by their robust kaffee creme. Service is attentive and polite, enhancing the overall dining experience. Whether you're seeking a leisurely breakfast, a light lunch, or a decadent dessert, Cafe Sabarsky provides a delightful culinary journey into Viennese café culture.

+21

Café Sabarsky is renowned for its Viennese cafe experience and the food genuinely delivers — beautifully prepared Austrian pastries, cakes, and savory dishes that are authentic and memorable. The kitchen is clearly the strength here. Service was decent but a little inconsistent and could be more polished for a cafe of this reputation. The atmosphere, surprisingly, was the biggest letdown — feeling somewhat flat and failing to capture the grand, old-world Viennese charm the concept promises. The food alone makes it worth visiting, but the full experience needs work.

장재희

Walked in to enjoy coffee and cake. We ordered the dark chocolate cake, and the hazelnut cake. I have no complaints about the former, but the latter was so hard to cut with a fork. We asked if they could heat it up in the microwave for about 5 seconds to soften it up, but they said they don’t do that, so we ended up just bringing it home. It must have been a hardened by the cold outside during delivery because when we got home, the texture was perfect. It tasted like hazelnut chocolate with a hint of cake though. Perfect for chocolate lovers? Overall, it was a nice spot. I will definitely go back to try their dinner menu.

Amanda W.

I should start this review by stating there are two separate cafes in the building with the same menu, one in the basement and one on the main floor. I peeked into the basement cafe when using the restroom, and while it seemed fine, the vibe is definitely not the same as the upstairs. The main floor cafe had a huge line the entire time we were there, and with good reason. We probably waited in the line for around twenty minutes before being seated, although it was prime lunch time. It is a pretty, well lit space, and although crowded, you don't feel like you're sitting right on top of the people next to you. Service was helpful and friendly, although the man refilling the water chose to do so while our server was trying to take our drink orders, just stepping in front of her and blocking us from being able to talk to her, which was really weird. The four people in our party ordered the chicken paprikash, the goulash, the schnitzel, and the spätzle, and everyone was very impressed with the flavor and quality of food. We also split a dessert, the passion fruit and coconut mousse cake, and it was also delicious. I would definitely come back again!

E. Y

I stopped by Café Sabarsky when I went to see the Klimt paintings upstairs at the Neue Galerie. It was quite busy at the time — there was even a line to get in. The atmosphere is elegant, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I ordered coffee and cake; to be honest, the dessert was just okay, nothing too memorable. I’m not sure how the rest of the menu is, but it might be worth trying other dishes.

Jonna M

I came to Café Sabarsky prior to my visit to the Neue Gallery. I arrived at noon and I was seated with no wait. I was mostly interested in coffee and dessert but I felt like I should get an entree because I was taking up a table. Not that I thought they would have a large vegetarian selection, but wow, there is literally nothing on the menu without meat in it. I got an almost meatless potato dumpling dish that was really good. I just picked out the bacon bits. I had one of my Lifetime Best cups of coffee, Kaffe Cremé, which I highly recommend. I had a slice of the signature chocolate hazelnut cake. The flavor profile was very rich, harmonious and balanced but the cake was so, so, so dry. Again, flavor of the cake was great but it was so outrageously dry I could have dunked the whole thing in my coffee.

Ramakrishnan K

(July 5, 2025) This restaurant was in my bucket list for about a year then as an Austrian cuisine restaurant where I wanted to try the Sacher Torte cake. The décor was posh with tall ceilings and live piano music. The three of us tried the following: 1. Beet salad -- Cold and refreshing. The beets were sweet in a nice way. 2. Pea soup -- Warm and thick. Felt wholesome. The floating oil (unmixed with the soup) was noticeable to taste. Went well with the bread. 3. Sachet torte --- It was NOT like the original in Vienna. The icing isn't solid enough, the cake isn't chocolatey enough. It felt like "too much alcohol", my friend pointed out. A fancy place at a very nice location that requires advance table reservations where the food is decent and somewhat overpriced.

J L

Security check for a cafe? Seriously? This place shares the doorway with a museum, but they do have separate entrance, so I believe they can relax the security requiment and make a breakfast enjoyable. Coffee is fine, dessert is OK, chairs are not comfortable, especially not for this price range.

Amos Grünebaum, MD

We really wanted to love this place, but—wow, what a letdown. The atmosphere is stunning, but the food? Overpriced and utterly disappointing. The goulash soup was so unbearably spicy it felt like a dare, not a dish. The beet salad? Bland beyond belief. And let’s talk about that $9 coffee—sure, it looked nice, but at that price, it should have brewed itself and given a TED Talk. Service? Nonexistent—we had to hunt down the register just to pay. Very un-European. The waitress gave us a lip and cold shoulder when we complained. And the final insult? Two coffees and two appetizers for over $80. But wait, the museum shop takes the cake—$1,000 for six tiny cups?

+1