Cute spot with bar, indoor and outdoor seating. The space is pretty big and when we went there was one server for both so we made sure to order all that we wanted at once so as not to have to flag him down continuously. Husband and I got the brunch special with coffee, the turkey burger with a salad and sweet potato fries, honey habanero wings, and the chicken dumplings. The dumplings were flavorful but had a tiny amount of stuffing compared to the casing. After one bite, the rest of the filling would fall out when trying to dip it in the sauce. The honey habanero wings were delicious as was the brunch and turkey burger. 181 is a fairly relaxed space where you can come for a lazy brunch, lunch or dinner. We definitely enjoyed ourselves and plan to come back for other items. read more

Love this neighborhood gem!! This LGBT-friendly restaurant and bar is just what the doctor ordered way uptown!! Cabrini features a bar with both bar seats and tables. We visited this area of the establishment yesterday for a RuPaul's Drag Race viewing night. We got there early before the show to make sure we had seats, and the bar table that we snagged was perfect for viewing the show. We stated our night with Happy Hour drinks, which were priced right (the cosmos and margaritas were our favorites). We then ordered some yummy wings as an appetizer. Later on, after probably too many drinks, we ordered dinner. I am glad to say that each dish we ordered was on point! The entrees we ordered were the Beef Burger, the Lamb Ragout, the Gnocchi Bolognese, and the Beef Goulash! I would re-order any of these! The back of Cabrini features a dining room if you aren't in the mood for a bar scene, but i definitely prefer the front bar area because it's easy to chat with other patrons and socialize there. Definitely check this place out if you are in the area!! You are sure to enjoy. read more

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I trying to support this business was an impossible task. I met 2 people there for brunch on 4/11/26 today . I was there first as I stood there 5 minutes what's seems to be 10 minutes the place was not crowded but this young men behind the counter did not even acknowledge me therefore I decided to go and outside on the sidewalk until the two other people I was meeting arrived. Finally when my 2 other friends arrived. We went in. We sat and checking out the space . A few minutes later this young man came over with some menu deliver some water we then order 3 Bloody Mary 3 . They were tasteless and all you can taste was the vodka. Meanwhile observing the one waiter that greeted us. Who was very involved with his two female friends seating at the end of the bar. I would not dare asking him for anything . Once he took our order he never once came to our table to see if everything is ok either way the food nor the drink being very busy with is visitors friend. The food mediocre and the service was HORRIBLE. Neither one of us will never return to "181 CABRINI" whomever own this place must be out of their mind to let someone like that gentleman run the place . I Will never recommend this place to anyone. Not even those I dislike. read more

Friendly neighborhood restaurant with good , mostly predictable choices. It has a welcoming vibe that makes one feel very comfortable.

Really nice place. Atmosphere is chill and you can decide between a quiet outside or bar inside. Came here after a run, was not disappointed. Nice, strong lemonade. Decent drip coffee. Bacon was perfect. read more

181 Cabrini - Pork nachos & French toast w/bacon - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Friday's are the best night. Love it here: the clientele and their energy. Also RuPaul's Drag Race watch party. The drinks are on point, the food is always good with fast service. Love the crew read more

We both had some most delicious Huevos Ranchero here. We were on our way to the cloisters and some 'unexpected transit rerouting' landed us in the area. We enjoyed every last bite. Nice little neighborhood spot. read more

181 Cabrini - Huevos Ranchero - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious breakfast! Hector's Piccadillo was delish and the coffee was great. Gerardo behind the bar was awesome. Fab energy!

My favorite neighborhood place. Really good food, friendly waitstaff and a great place to watch soccer and other sports. read more

I used to absolutely love this place but it's changed a lot since 2020. Sometimes the food is a hit or miss and the ambiance is pretty cute. I haven't come to this location in a while but I still have high hope for them. read more

This is the best local spot for beer, stellar food, and community. I go to trivia here weekly on Wednesday nights and always have a great time--James, Jasmin, and the whole Cabrini crew make this such a welcoming place! read more

Luv this spot for its location and convenience. Babe had late eve wine and munchies here and brunch on way to the park.

Stopped in for an early lunch and was glad to see that they were serving salads at 1030am. Yes, I like having a breakfast salad at the bar. I got an arugula salad with chicken, walnuts, grapes, and goat cheese. Nice, quiet place! Definitely would come back again. read more

181 Cabrini has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with engaging conversations often happening at the bar and a fitting soundtrack in the background. The food and coffee are always satisfying, and even the clean, freshly stocked bathroom shows their attention to detail. It's a hidden gem. read more

One of our favorite neighborhood places! Good food, good service, friendly relaxed vibe. Big fan of the chicken wings (though I miss the blueberry sauce). Nice bar to hang at with friends or to meet and chat with neighbors. - And we love that they've recently starting having LIVE JAZZ on Saturday evenings! Really excellent players, but you an still have a conversation with friends (or just sit in listen). A real asset to our community! read more

We went here for brunch and the food was excellent- filling and delicious, and reasonably priced. Their signature dishes are tasty! Service was friendly and very good. read more

The Jerk Chicken is delicious. It is also hot. As I ordered, the waiter warned me, "it's really hot. Are you sure?" This piqued my curiosity so I affirmed my intention. While I eat a lot of hot food, I'm used to generally restaurants diminishing the Scoville scale so to avoid food being returned. This was not the case. Also I wasn't going to be that person: the one who says they can eat hot food, and then sends it back. That guy happens a lot, and in those cases, deal with the pain, or order something else and pay for it. The waiters will warn you. Even for a seasoned veteran of hot food, it will be an enjoyable and nice surprise. Finally, a restaurant gets "hot," I thought. And they were nice enough to warn me. The sauce was tasty, savory, and a hint of sweetness. It was a delightful dish, and I would definitely order it again. The waiters were solicitous and kind, and glad that I could eat what they served. The house wines were good, well respected entry level wines that will please most palates. read more

When the gods invented grilled chicken sandwiches, James's Zanny Chicken Sandwich was exactly what they had in mind. Pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and black olives with melted mozzarella on a grilled ciabatta: Perfection. My guy had the French toast which was equally spectacular. Acoustically, the outdoor seating is significantly quieter than the spots right on 181st. Ok, now go eat. read more

This small local restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere, but more importantly, I have never had a disappointing meal here. Whether it's the fresh soups, breakfast choices, or the more extensive than you'd think choice of main dishes, everything is fresh, well-prepared, and served with grace. read more

I feel bad cause the guy was pretty kind to us and was attentive but I should've known to leave when he said he didn't know how to make a whiskey sour. I ended up ordering a margarita against my better judgement and there was a roach frozen into the ice. I ended up taking a few sips from it. I didn't throw up everywhere because I had just gotten my food and hadn't tried it yet (THANK GOD). read more

181 Cabrini - Lovely Margarita with a roach inside - New American Near Me - New York, New York

A nice chill casual local spot. You order all your food at the bar. The lunch was good. Tomato soup was tasty and the Cuban sandwich had all the flavors of a traditional Cuban and was nicely pressed. The best was the coffee which was on the house with the meal. read more

181 Cabrini - Cuban - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing food and drinks, very affordable. Good portion sizes. They close at 10 pm on weekdays due to covid. read more

181 Cabrini - Chicken strips with fries and mushroom quesadilla with fries - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Nice hipster eatery. Three of us had a late brunch inside. The table seating arrangement was comfortable and roomy. The three of us each ordered differently from the menu and enjoyed our meals equally. I liked that we all were given a bowl of fresh fruit to enjoy. Our waitress was pleasant and knowledgeable and we were not rushed at all to eat and leave. We all talked about our meal when we left and all agreed that we made the right choice today. I will be returning. read more

181 Cabrini - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Great food, cute bartender guy and nice. The vegan option is basically avocado toast but it was done very well and tasted fresh

181 Cabrini is actually a sister establishment to Buddha Beer Bar (http://www.yelp.com/biz/buddha-beer-bar-new-york) where you will find a strikingly similar menu for a slightly cheaper price. The main difference between the two is that BBB is a little bit more friendly toward non-regulars than 181. In full disclosure, I was invited here by a friend who happened to work here. It was cool to see that everyone knew his name and vice-versa (how cliquey). What wasn't cool was the awkward stares from the other folks by the bar. "I wonder who that guy is...?" "I don't think he's from around here." Wow, kids, if I wanted to be judged, I would've gone down to a drag queen bar. Fortunately, this attitude changed a bit when they realized I knew someone - yes, now I was vetted! The drinks were okay. The food was.... better at BBB. The service was more miss than hit. If it were not for my friend, I don't know when we would've received our order of sliders and fries. (He had to fetch them fro the kitchen himself). I was so hungry that the fries tasted amazing. The sliders were... okay; Nothing too noteworthy. The bar staff (of two) was so overwhelmed that there was no way they could be expected to take care of the 40+ people constantly trying to get their attention. Moving on. read more

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Had brunch outside in a light drizzle but my lord, our omlettes were steaming hot and delicious! Everyone should experience an omlette from this place. Do it. read more

3 stars for decently prepared, fresh food but the bottom line for me is taste. 2 turkey burgers with fries came with not one ounce of seasoning, even the most basic of salt & pepper. To sum it up... YUK and never again! read more

I came here for a brunch on Saturday morning. We were seated right away and there was absolutely no wait. The bar area was a little busy but it was only because there was a soccer game on TV. Once we sat at the table we were given the complementary muffins along with the strawberry butter. The muffins were very fresh and soft and the butter was amazing also. I could easily make that my meal they were so good. The brunch menu had lots of choices all of which came with coffee or tea and a Bloody Mary or mimosa. For my meal I ordered the double cured Lox with eggs Benedict on an English muffin. I almost ordered the huevos rancheros instead but decided to go with the Benedict. Food came out quick and was excellent. Service was excellent also. Our waitress was constantly available and checking up on us to see if we needed anything. I'll definitely be back here. read more

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Great neighborhood bistro in Washington Heights. Staff is very professional and friendly, bartenders are on their A game, and the bar has a great selection, especially the tap list. Menu has something for everyone and the food is excellent. I go to trivia hosted by Uptown Pub Quiz on Wednesdays whenever I can, but they have great events on other nights throughout the week that bring the most fun people in the neighborhood out. read more

BRUH. Can we talk about their tacos?? I had the pork belly and the minute I bit into them, my eyes rolled to the back of my head in pleasure. These are so friggin delicious it's disrespectful!!! The vibe of the bar seems fun but unfortunately they aren't able to do bar service now (#fckRona). I am excited to go when we can!! Would definitely order again and loved the host (Robert..? Great eyebrows!)! read more

I can't speak for the rest of the food but the "French toast" I just had was terrible. The menu said "oven baked challah" French toast. Which I'd had before at another place. I expected bread that had been soaked in batter, and then baked, so the I inside is soft tender and puddingy, and the outside is crispy. NOPE NOPE NOPE. I am not sure why this is called "French toast." The bread was warned and crusty, but I detected no egg batter. The bread was dry. I ate it because I was starving. read more

181 Cabrini - "French toast" dry bread - New American Near Me - New York, New York

'She'll like it. Does she like #alcohol?' As per the above quote, a friend suggested I drag my arse to #NYC's #181Cabrini for happy hour. I checked in at 7:00pm just in time to enjoy the last hour (available every day from 5 to 8). Right away I noticed there were tons of drinks for 5bucks or so, none for more than 10 bucks. We were on the clock and ordered a first round on the spot (tick tock!). Cabrini's has a TV/ bar area in the front, as well as booths and a more kid friendly space in the back. We had a toddler in tow so we really appreciated the flameless candles and booster seats.. Our drinks arrived promptly- great taste at a great value! Damn near legendary bartender abilities. The waitress recommended the Sabrini wings and the calamari, but we opted for the homemade beef empanadas along with the calamari. Truthfully both were mediocre but necessary to coat our stomachs for the heavy drinking that ensued. I wish I'd tried the wings instead of the seafood. Overall, this is a decent Hudson Heights spot to keep in mind for happy hour. 2 for food. 4 for drinks. So a solid 3. I RECOMMEND: The white sangria. Yum!! EXTRA TIP: Do not order with a few minutes left. to go The bar/order clock is ahead and will time out the option for happy hour prices. read more

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Nice little brunch place. Omelets were tasty, portion sizes were just enough without being overwhelming, and prices are hard to beat--$6 for a draft beer is unheard of in manhattan read more

181 Cabrini - Meat lovers omelet with home fries - New American Near Me - New York, New York

So I've heard some mixed reviews about this place, I was a little worried to go for brunch. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. I had the chicken zanny sandwich, it was pretty good. I'm not big on eggs, so I can't say much about that side of the menu. Overall, for a Sunday brunch, it was pretty laid back, not a big crowd. We showed up around 3:30pm, so this place def. keeps brunch for longer hours than most other places in the area. Other friends in the neighborhood have mentioned that dinner is a diff. experience here. So I repeat again, this review should only be looked at for breakfast/lunch menu. read more

We've been here a couple of times. Nice local place with GREAT Cuban sandwiches. Drinks are strong too. read more

181 Cabrini - Cuban sandwich - New American Near Me - New York, New York

This is one of the best restaurants/bar in the neighborhood. The food is good and reasonably priced. The bartender? She's awesome--remembers your drinks and nice!! If only they could offer a chili option the doesn't set fire to your mouth screaming 911!!!! Good sliders, calamari, etc. and excellent drinks. they have not been open for delivery. I hope this us not their demise. read more

They give a lot of food and it tastes okay. If I was Gordon Ramsey, I would say it's a 2.5/5 stars. If I was Guy Fieri, I would say it's a 5/5. They have the worst taste in music. It sounds like ska without being ska. read more

This is an absolute neighborhood favorite for my partner and me. We come here at least once a week for a weekend brunch and I often find myself coming for a weekday breakfast when I have the day off off from work, bringing a book or some school work to work on. Coffee, service and food are all excellent and I'm happy to return every time. The dinner theme (tacos, pasta, etc.) nights are also a great deal and a delight when I find myself out for a bite to eat locally. read more

Guys. We stopped in for a quick drink last Sunday night after a gorgeous walk through most of Fort Tryon Park. Full disclosure: we had intended to hit the local Irish bar but as live Irish music was happening there, nary a seat was to be had. The call of a cocktail was strong so we simply crossed the street and moseyed into 181 Cabrini. It was a happy substitution. We ordered a simple vodka soda heavy on the fresh lime and settled into the bar to watch Massimo Bottura https://www.osteriafrancescana.it on the large flat screen go through his magic on Chef's Table https://www.netflix.com/title/80007945 (seriously: do yourself a favor and watch every episode). It was a perfect moment. The service was strong, our drinks solid, and the patrons, friendly and cheerful. I'm sure we'll have many more drinks there as the summer unfolds. Pro-tip: that chunk of Manhattan is SERIOUSLY hilly so do wear appropriate footwear, no matter what your Sunday afternoon plans are. read more

I've been here before and loved it but will not be returning after today. The food was really good but we found a black beard hair in our rice toward the end of the meal which totally made me feel nauseas wondering if I had ingested any other hair. When we pointed it out they didn't even apologize just quickly took the food away and no comp or discount or anything. I've worked in the service industry for a VERY long time and know that you should at least do SOMETHING when a customer finds hair in their food... Also, the toilet in the big bathroom isn't secured to the floor so it wobbles back and forth read more