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12 Chairs
56 Macdougal St
New York City, NY 10012
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#1,442 of 6,757 restaurants in New York City
  • Cuisines: Middle Eastern, Russian, Israeli
  • Price range*: $10-$20
  • Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch
  • Address: 56 Macdougal St, New York City, NY 10012
  • Phone:  (212) 254-8640
  • Fax:  (212) 924-2617
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“The waiters here SMILE and are so attentive!”
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5 of 5 stars
BaltimoreGiGi 1 contribution
Baltimore
Sep 22, 2008

AND - the bountiful and wonderful bread baskets served with yummy spread were a hit! Delicious iced lattes and the poached egg dish cooked in a tomato sauce, served in its own cast iron mini-skillet with Israeli cold chopped salad on the side was so good (can't remember the name - it tops the breakfast menu and is worth it).... more

“Food is healthy, and for...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 18, 2008

Food is healthy, and for the price, is pretty big portion. more

“Not so fancy Israeli...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 22, 2008

Not so fancy Israeli food, but fresh and truly tasty. Get the shakshuka and you won't be sorry. Atmosphere is nice too...the windows open up, staff is friendly and you can linger. more

“Nice lunch place.”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 28, 2008

Nice lunch place. more

“Love the Greek omelet.”
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4 of 5 stars
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Mar 25, 2008

Love the Greek omelet. more

“Great for breakfast...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 3, 2007

Great for breakfast. Good coffee. more

“Great Neighborhood Cafe”
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5 of 5 stars
spiketop 5 contributions
Los Angles, CA
Oct 22, 2006

Whenever I am in the neighborhood I always try to hit this place for lunch. A great low key, kick back vibe with friendly service. Eclectic menu, reasonable prices, great salads. Eat, relax, dessert, coffee or just hang, there's no rushing you out. I give it 5 stars because it is the best that this type of place can be...... more

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12 Chairs Address

56 Macdougal St, New York City, NY 10012
Tel: (212) 254-8640 Fax: (212) 924-2617
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