Eva Kuo

What an amazing hidden treasure by Belt Parkway! Was stuck in the traffic for 2 1/2 hours, Needed so badly for the restroom stop and food around 10:45 pm . Doing Google map randomly research find this charming place open till 2 am . First I thought it probably just a regular diner . When I walked in, it’s more like a beautiful bar , and Pleasantly surprise there are some gourmet delicacies serving till midnight. I ordered skirt steak with a glass Malbec. Reasonable price. What a beautiful dish with Absolutely the most of flavorful skirt steak I ever had . While I was busy taking pictures and share my experience with friends my discovery , here came super friendly chef Alex ! Alex making sure the steak served perfectly and I really enjoying my steak . We end up making friends 😄 He promises he will fix me a very nice Traditional Russian meal next time I stop by if I text him ahead of time. Alex is that cute young man at 2 of the photos I took . The beautiful bartender Alina is another treat of Anyway Cafe . She is an very experienced bartender not only making great drinks also knows how to engage with guests. Love the special Ginger infused shot she made for me . I have been in hospitality business in New York City for over 20 years. I highly recommend this charming café. Anyway Cafe is one of my favorite stops after I drop off my clients at JFK now. It’s Literally by Bell Parkway exit 7B and subway station near by. If you stuck at belt parkway traffic. It will be a great place to refresh yourself. BTW , Anyway Cafe is Cash only , just be aware of it. There is a ATM inside Maybe see you there ?!

+9

Irma Zandl

Came to see my friend Rob Mastrianni play here on Monday evening and LOVED it. It's a total dive situation but they make a great Perfect Manhattan and are known for their infused vodka drinks. The menu is slavic/nordic - I had the gravlax and the beet salad. The food is OK, nothing to write home about but the vibe of the place is fantastic. They have live music every night of the week supposedly. There's a tip jar for the musicians. People get up to spontaneously dance (which is really awesome) and it seems like it attracts a big musician crowd. I will be back. IMPORTANT: CASH ONLY!!!!

Demetris Demetriou (Dimi)

Great first time experience! The food was absolutely amazing! I also tried their warm wine with fresh orange so delicious! Especially now that’s so cold outside. They had live Russian music, truly wonderful! Omar was my waiter and he did an excellent job!!

+1

prettie lissie

oh I love it here! From the live band, to the friendly staff and tasty drinks. It’s a small spot, but you know small spots are always the best. My friends and I come here when we wanna get nice and tipsy.

Sujil Maharjan

This is a great place for an amazing vibe. Its a Russian bar and the place is small and cozy. There was a live band too when I went there. When I say live band, there was a musical performance which was all in Russian! I loved it. The place might get packed pretty fast but i loved the experience. Food was also great. Be sure to try their amazing drinks like a lot of different kinds of Russian and Eastern European beers.

Alyona D

This place is amazing for food, drinks and live music. Although it can get a little too loud so be prepared and maybe get a seat in the back. Very romantic place but great for going out with friends too. Their avocado salad is amazing although the portion is small but the chicken salad is amazing.

Helen

Love this place. This is a neighborhood gem with jazz music playing everyday. The food is delicious and the drinks are great too. Particularly great lychee martinis with a perfect balance of sugar and vodka. Romanoff salad is really good and the ravioli, both duck and mushroom are wonderful. The atmosphere is dark and candlelight cozy, perfect place for a date or a relaxing evening.

+1

Grgrvs Yprvsk

Cozy nice place that's got a feel of a mix between brasserie and speak easy with relaxed live music - acoustic guitar, blues, jazz, etc. - friendly staff, tasty food, wide selection of cocktails and spirits, draft beer, and non alcoholic beverages. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a place to relax with friends or go for drinks.

+8

Oscar R.

Only stopped by for a few drinks, but had a great time. The selection of flavored vodkas was so numerous and creative it took a long time to decide what we all wanted to sample! The atmosphere is charming and cozy and the owner is an absolute pleasure. They also had some live music playing when we were there.

+2

Michelle Durán Ruiz

I'm going to give it 3 stars because I liked the place, the decoration and the atmosphere. The food was also delicious especially the chicken stroganoff and they had international beers. Something that I loved was the live music.. What I did not like about the place was the waitress. One of my friends couldn't drink alcohol and asked for a coffee because it was cold outside and we assumed that they have coffee for the name of the place (ANYWAY CAFE), but The waitress was very rude and told us that if we wanted coffee should to go to the corner. Really? The whole night she was rude, she looked like drunk.

TheRareCoin

I wanted to like this place cause I live nearby, I've been to many bars/restaurants and rooftops to know what to compare with. I'm not coming back and here is why: Pros: location, hip place, the ambiance of the dining area, first drinks, food was okay. Cons: -when I asked to replace the drink (done wrong), the waiters and the bartender .... got visibly upset, which made me feel uncomfortable. - Restrooms, omg, the door lock was broken and they need renovation. - and for this kind of service mandatory tips... P.S. prices can easily compete with Brooklyn and Manhattan rooftop bars.