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Cafe Habana

17 Prince Street @ Elizabeth, New York City, NY 10012
212.625.2001
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Ranked #221 of 8,929 restaurants in New York City
Price range: $0 - $25
Cuisines: South American
Good for: Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

This place is a real gem. Awesome corn, ice cold beer and a great place to hang out and people watch on one of the best blocks in and around the village. If you are in Soho, West Village area (especially in the summer) this place is a must visit.

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Warwickshire
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26 reviews 26 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Ummm just looking at the pictures is making me hungry. If I went back to NYC this would be one of the first places I went back to. Quirky little cafe, where the staff are friendly and the customers practically sit on each other's laps because of how small it is. Don't think i'm saying this is a negative this... More

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Herzlia, Israel
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9 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Just ate there this morning. First I stepped in to the regular section which was really nice , good service - but didn't have the main thing I came for - the Corn - it was breakfast time... Then - not wanting to give up on it - after I finished at the Cafe I moved to their TOGO section... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013 via mobile

We got this this a recommend from a local friend at Friday night drinks and boy, was she ever right (thanks V!). Cafe Habana is great little space that is going the whole time. The staff were fantastic, very accommodating and looked like they enjoyed their gig. We sat at the bar while they blitzed their way through serving a... More

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Tucson,Az
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48 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

we had a large party (7) but our son and his gf, local NYer's, insisted it was worth the wait. We put our name in, hung for a while in nearby bar, then had great food. As others have said, corn worth the wait. Wow. I thought my Cuban sandwich was one of the best Ive ever had and Ive... More

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Chester, Virginia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

This place is really popular! It's very small and getting a seat is really hard, but once you get in, the food is fabulous! We started with the Mexican Corn (which we've never had anywhere) and wow! It was amazing!! Who would have thought that corn on a stick could be so good?!?! We split the Cuban sandwich which was... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

This place was recommended to us by a friend whose daughter lives in New York. Out of all of the places recommended this was by far the best! The service was great, our waitress was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant has a very cool feel to it as well. The corn though !!! I was floored that corn could... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 via mobile

My wife and I stayed in New York for 10 days and ate at this place 3 tones during our trip but the food was ao good that we could have eaten here every day! The food is fresh, tasty and healthy, which can be hard to find in New York. While we didn't eat at the restaraunt (as it... More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

Delicious Food off the grill. Busy and lively. Well organised by very hard working staff! Not expensive.

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210 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 82 cities Reviews in 82 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013 via mobile

I walked by this place and decided to do take out. The place was crowded and fairly small. I got steak burritos that were yummy. It was seasoned well and a lot.

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