Cafe 53
A central Midtown cafe with a pay-by-weight buffet, drawing mixed reviews over its food quality and high prices.
- Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 22:30; Sat, 08:00 – 21:30; Sun, 08:00 – 17:30
- 1301 AVE OF TH AMER
- 3.9 (541 reviews)
Description
Beyond the self-service counters, the space includes small indoor and outdoor seating areas monitored by an ongoing cleaning service. Aside from the main food line, options cover fresh coffee, beverages, and packaged snacks. Visitor reports range from finding the environment comfortable for a quick bite to citing notable quality issues like bland salads and dry noodles. Note that restroom access requires a purchase, and opinions on value remain divided between typical Manhattan rates and steep local markups.
Good to know
Buy to use restroomLimited seating