I love a late night burger at Fanelli's. Tonight was made even better with incredible service from Lily and Jean. The bar was packed but Jean made sure to find us in the crowd for our table. Lily w…

I love a late night burger at Fanelli's. Tonight was made even better with incredible service from Lily and Jean. The bar was packed but Jean made sure to find us in the crowd for our table. Lily w…

Such a good tuna melt! I love sitting outside at the corner table! The service is fine but the food and ambiance make it!

Such a good tuna melt! I love sitting outside at the corner table! The service is fine but the food and ambiance make it!

Wonderful wonderful team and management. The inside is so cute and the food is great too. Plate of fries is a must!

Great food , great price , good portions, you will leave full . I ordered their cheese burger with onion rings with some clam chowder all very good . Great ambiance as well . Service was phenomenal…

Classic NY Cafe in the middle of Soho. Compared to other restaurants in the area, this one is very simple and decently priced. Perfect for lunch during a work break, breakfast (delicious breakfast,…

Came in for lunch on Sunday 8/17/25 and sat outside under their awning as inside was sold out. My sister and nephew were in town so we met up at Fanelli’s as they were in the area shopping. I haven’…

Fanellis is a great old school bar. Beautiful old school interior. We had the chili and a grilled cheese sandwich. Perfect for a rainy cool day.

Fanellis is a great old school bar. Beautiful old school interior. We had the chili and a grilled cheese sandwich. Perfect for a rainy cool day.

Delicious burger and fresh french fries. Friendly service. Buzzy atmosphere. Feels like an English pub inside but food is delicious. Would definitely recommend.

Delicious burger and fresh french fries. Friendly service. Buzzy atmosphere. Feels like an English pub inside but food is delicious. Would definitely recommend.

Delicious burger and fresh french fries. Friendly service. Buzzy atmosphere. Feels like an English pub inside but food is delicious. Would definitely recommend.

Delicious burger and fresh french fries. Friendly service. Buzzy atmosphere. Feels like an English pub inside but food is delicious. Would definitely recommend.

Delicious burger and fresh french fries. Friendly service. Buzzy atmosphere. Feels like an English pub inside but food is delicious. Would definitely recommend.

Our main aim today was to visit @fanellis for lunch, then to randomly explore SoHo. Fanelli’s is an iconic and charming bar and cafe and has become a favourite with the New York diners. Established…

I like the place. Irish bartender is on top of her game. Dogfish 120 is a nice throwback beer. No complaints. Wouldn’t mind coming back to try their burger.

We went to Fanelli cafe on the first night of our stay in NYC - what a great find! The cafe was busy with locals even on a Monday night - always a good sign - but the owner managed to squeeze us …

C Hill

Great waitstaff at this iconic cafe. The omelettes are good and also the breakfast sandwich. Fries are thin and fun to eat. Salad was good too. We came here after a taping of Kelly and Mark.

Peter Bee

an old school dive bar in Soho? definitely. a really nice burger, proper martinis and great pour of Guinness. they even have Chimay on draft. we certainly be back back for the friendly bartenders and staff.

+1

A Alija

Never had I received faster appetizer… It arrived within 2 minutes of placing the order. Idk if they just pre-cook, reheat these, or what..the atmosphere is always nice tho, good service

Debbiebag

Popped on for breakfast/brunch, really friendly service, did just what we needed coffee, sandwiches, good to go.

+2

Rovik Robert

Much more of a pub vibe here with a focus on simple no nonsense drinks. Food is basically bar grub and they’re not bad but nothing to shout about as well. You’re here for the institutional nature of the spot.

Gabrielle B

Not cheap, but cheerful. This New York bar/ restaurant is a classic hit but also can be a tourist trap. Good for pre dinner drinks for people watching in Soho. Got the chicken strips and they were actually pretty good, just pricy. I recommend but know what you’re getting into when you sit down at this NYC staple.

Mad Professional

Fanelli Cafe is the perfect spot for a cozy escape on a cool, rainy day. It can get so crowded here that I have often just avoided it for years (decades actually). I was lucky this past Friday. We stopped in for just a coffee and a shot of bourbon and some time to write and talk, but the atmosphere was what really stood out. The old boxer photos lining the walls gave it a nostalgic charm, and the staff was genuinely friendly. Whether you're there for a quick drink or to soak in the history, it’s a timeless gem in the heart of SoHo. You can definitely feel the old school charm here and you definitely want to taper your expectations but for me, it's the sort of old, beautiful, beat up that I like.

Priscilla

We walked into this café on a beautiful sunny day and chose to sit outside to enjoy the weather. The food was delicious—simple yet full of flavor. The breakfast sandwich was particularly satisfying and hit all the right notes. However, the service was not very attentive. Our waitress forgot two items from our order and rarely checked in on us. We also ordered a drink that never arrived, even though we received our food first. While the food was great, the service could use some improvement to match the quality of the dishes.

Alaleh - FoodyTO

We came here for a late lunch after walking in Soho for hours. There was a lineup, so we put our name in and waited for tables to become available. The good thing was that it was fast and we only waited for 15-20 minutes. It’s a cozy café that has a “home” vibe. The staff are friendly , too. We ordered beef chili and Fanelli Burger with Fries and enjoyed our food. Chilly was definitely our favorite.

+2

Melissa Naja

Super busy place and full of tourist :D, LOL. My friend and I want to try anyway as we saw line up and this place is crowded. Honest review, I actually went to this bar many times and all the time before I didn't get any table or even space to stand. I don't understand obviously, why people are killing to hang out at this place. On the wall, they have nice old picture of many famous people. Food is American style, nothing special or high quality and I understand as full of customer the server hardly goes to every table. All I wanted to say is as I was able to get a table, I complete the task and that it! I don't want to come back or if it is not too full of ppl, maybe? My friend and I shop in Soho often and after shopping we like to have place to rest and hang out.

+8

The croque monsieur was not properly prepared on this last visit. Just call it a grilled sandwich instead. I have fond memories of the croque monsieur of years past here but it was still tasty, so I'…

The croque monsieur was not properly prepared on this last visit. Just call it a grilled sandwich instead. I have fond memories of the croque monsieur of years past here but it was still tasty, so …

The atmosphere is awesome and we got seated quickly. Our waitress was also very nice! And while the food is pretty decent the prices are crazzzzzzzy for what you get. I know it's the area but becau…

The atmosphere is awesome and we got seated quickly. Our waitress was also very nice! And while the food is pretty decent the prices are crazzzzzzzy for what you get. I know it's the area but becau…

The atmosphere is awesome and we got seated quickly. Our waitress was also very nice! And while the food is pretty decent the prices are crazzzzzzzy for what you get. I know it's the area but becau…

They are always busy, waitresses are usually nice and the food is always decent - fries are delicious! A solid, classic SoHo haunt for many years.

Perfect place for American food in soho! Love the ambiance & their staffs are friendly!

As both a Downtown local and a Fanelli's regular, it's true, the staff is generally miserable and one we just put up with because it used to be a descent space to drop by for drinks between events …

There is outside seating and a bar area, but you can sit inside in a quieter area, though the tables are quite crowded together. The atmosphere inside is amazing, like old-time Greenwich Village. The…

There is outside seating and a bar area, but you can sit inside in a quieter area, though the tables are quite crowded together. The atmosphere inside is amazing, like old-time Greenwich Village. T…

The man at the entrance is very friendly , we waited 15 minutes and were seated inside. There's not a lot of light so our mobile phone flashlight had to help to be able to order. burger okay , fren…

The man at the entrance is very friendly , we waited 15 minutes and were seated inside. There's not a lot of light so our mobile phone flashlight had to help to be able to order. Burger okay , fren…

Very mediocre experience. Great location. The amount of money we spent for our dinner did not align with the level of service we expected to receive. Our waitress was having a bad day and unfortu…

Nicole D.

Perfect place for people watchinng if you seat outside as it very well located in a corner between the streets with the most fashionable stores! Definitely NOT the best place to eat, as the fries were extremely oily and the steak sandwich was not tasty. Going for drinks should be fine!

+4

i came with friends and ordered the veggie burger and fries. the burger had the smallest amount of pesto possible so it was a little dry. its unfortunate because the flavor itself was quite del…

i came with friends and ordered the veggie burger and fries. the burger had the smallest amount of pesto possible so it was a little dry. its unfortunate because the flavor itself was quite delicio…

Stop in for the atmosphere and drinks at the bar, old school New York spot - stick to the burger. Don' know if it was on off day, but fries were bland, tasteless and soggy,

T Y

Probably hands-down the worst meal I had in New York during my trip there. Burger bun was soggy, patty was unappetizing and a bit slimy, and the fries were so dry that even the ketchup couldn’t save them. Resturant was also very crowded and noisy inside. It was very dark and cramped feeling. The cup they gave me with water also some sort of food or plastic particle hanging off the side which was gross enough that I did not touch it once despite the food being so dry. We also ordered some chicken fingers which weren’t as bad as the burger but they were also quite tasteless even with the sauce. Overall, I would not recommend this place. Food, service, and atmosphere are all subpar despite it not being cheap. You can get better value at restaurants in the tourist trap areas near Times Square for not much more.

Winter resort for flys. Seriously gross .OMG. It smells like a pet store, dirty beer glasses with some type of debris floating on the surface. Place is like drinking in a men's room. Only cool thin…

I stopped here for lunch while wandering about. I was seated quickly and just ordered a grilled cheese sandwich with American cheese, fries and a Coke. When the food finally arrived, I took one b…

Awful service and very bad food... Cannot believe how they can be so many years open... Nothing positive to comment... Waiters do not attend you, you must look for them to be serviced.. Sorry for…

C T

In all my years of dining out, this was by far the worst experience. Mostly because of the service. We were seated outside and when the waitress girl with longer brown wavy hair pulled into a braid in back, came to take our order, she didn’t write anything down. She just walked up to the table and stared at us with an irritated look. Then she said, “what do you guys want?” She didn’t ask if we wanted a salad or fries with our order (I realized later that we had a choice) and she got one of the orders wrong. One of our party had to get up and go ask at the front for some ketchup (because the bottle we were given had very little ketchup) and more water. The water glasses were tiny. She didn’t check on us to see if we needed anything. The BLT was okay but the steak sandwiches and cheeseburger, which was supposed to be only a burger were mediocre, according to the rest of our party. The waitress was cold and inattentive and acted as if we were putting her out. While we were still eating after we got our food (which was about 20 minutes) the cold waitress came up and started taking our plates. I wasn’t finished with my food and she started taking my plate and I had to grab my sandwich off the plate. She didn’t offer any take out bags/boxes and just walked away. Then she brought the card machine for payment and stood there looking at me and was watching what I was putting in for a tip. It was very intimidating and her service did not warrant a tip. We did not leave a tip and she went over and started talking to the owner and was pointing at us. We left and I would not return to this place. It really surprises me that based on others reviews of what sounds like the same waitress, that she is still there and her behavior condoned by management. I hope that some day she will find the right job for her personality.