Inside the Neue Galerie at 1048 Fifth Avenue, Café Sabarsky brings Viennese café style to Museum Mile. The dark wood, period furnishings and piano give you a handsome place to pause between galleries, whether you come for coffee and cake or a full Austrian meal. Order a Wiener schnitzel, sausage with a soft pretzel or apple strudel; the menu also includes beet salad and liverwurst sandwiches. Leave room for the dessert case, then visit the German and Austrian art upstairs.
A Viennese café inside the Neue Galerie
Café Sabarsky is on the ground floor of the Neue Galerie, at 1048 Fifth Avenue on Museum Mile. Its setting takes cues from early 20th-century Viennese cafés, with dark wood, period furnishings and a warm, softly lit dining room. Banquettes and a grand piano add to the old-world café feel. The address puts it within easy reach of a day spent exploring museums along Fifth Avenue.
The café works for more than a sit-down meal. You can stop for coffee and cake, or order breakfast, lunch or dinner. A coffee with a slice of cake makes a shorter pause; the menu also has soups, salads, sandwiches and Austrian mains. Live piano music has accompanied some meals, though it is not guaranteed at every visit.
What to order
For a savoury meal, the menu includes Wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten and bratwurst, as well as lighter choices such as beet salad and smoked trout crêpes. A soft pretzel is served with Bavarian sausage. The selection gives you room to make the café either a full meal stop or a smaller break between museum visits.
Coffee and Viennese pastries are a natural pairing here. Apple strudel and Sachertorte are among the established choices, and the dessert selection can include other cakes, such as the Adele, a passion-fruit and coconut mousse cake. The drinks list includes Wiener Melange, cappuccino and espresso. If you prefer a milder cup, ask for extra steamed milk. Hot chocolate can also be ordered with rum.
Planning your café stop
Café Sabarsky is part of a museum, so allow for the building's entry procedures when you arrive. One account describes bags being searched and water bottles emptied at the entrance. The café can draw a queue, especially at meal times; breakfast and lunch without a reservation have involved waits of at least 30 minutes. Reservation availability may depend on the meal, so check the café website for current details before setting out.
The Neue Galerie upstairs holds German and Austrian art, making it easy to combine a meal with a gallery visit. Check the café's website on the day you plan to go, since private events can affect its closing time. If you only want food or a drink, staff have directed some people to a downstairs area where the same menu is available, though the view is different.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is Café Sabarsky?
It is inside the Neue Galerie at 1048 Fifth Avenue in New York City, on Museum Mile.
What should I order at Café Sabarsky?
The menu includes Wiener schnitzel, bratwurst with pretzel, beet salad and smoked trout crêpes. For dessert, look for apple strudel or Sachertorte.
Do you need a reservation?
Booking ahead is recommended, particularly at meal times. Without a reservation, breakfast or lunch can mean a wait of 30 minutes or longer.
Can you visit the Neue Galerie after eating?
Yes. The gallery upstairs has German and Austrian art, so you can pair a café stop with a museum visit.
