The waitress was very helpful, courteous, chill and very willing to assist. Im a fan of dimmed lights, music was good and matches the ambiance, volume of the music was just perfect. This place is perfect for a lunch break date; bar looks good too. Food was very tasteful, in the menu you will find few dishes that are not common, which makes this place different. For drink i had the Tennessee whiskey- it was flavorous, but i didn't feel nor taste the bourbon, i recommend you mention you want it as strong as possible. I had the chopped salda- very fresh ingredients. Sautéed scallops & shrimp and Porcini & eggplant meatballs were excellent, i recommend read more

Banc Cafe - French Onion Soup Tennessee whiskey - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Not a bad experience! We made a reservation for a party of 8 on a Sunday morning. Quick service and lots of food and drink options to choose from. I love their $11 drink deal for brunch! As far as the food, it was good but not mind blowing. I ordered the Nova and my husband got the chicken and waffles, which he felt lacked flavor. For drinks we tried the Lemon Shandy and Banc Iced Coffee. I felt that the Banc Iced Coffee was more bourbon than I would've liked. Curious to try more of their lunch options if I were to come back! read more

Banc Cafe - Nova - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Upscale facade with not great food. The restaurant itself is very nice and the staff are nice but it is not enough to compensate for the quality (or lack thereof) of the food. With so many options available in the city, do yourself a favor and choose somewhere else! The general tso's cauliflower was the only ok food choice. The goat cheese croquettes were tiny, and the shrimp did not taste like shrimp!! The cocktail was also super super tart read more

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This is a great place to sit outside and grab a drink when the weathers nice, which is exactly what we did. On Sundays they have $23 wine bottles so we came for dinner as a party of 4 and sat outside. The vibes were great. I felt the food was pretty average, nothing stood out to me. I ordered the pasta and thought it would have more of a sauce. The fig flatbread wasn't bad. Overall it's a good vibe but I'd only come back for the drinks. read more

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Went for dinner and was able to do happy hour and liked the selection. Enjoyed the appetizers and meals. read more

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Came for to meet a date and it's a nicely decorated dinner with a full bar. Nice bartenders. Bonus they have live music which i enjoyed. And happy hour! We set at the bar for happy hour and I ordered the Watermelon sugar high drink and I have to say it was my favorite; it's very refreshing and good. For food we order the Scallops risotto which was very tasty. The Scallops were well cooked and just melted in my mouth. The risotto which was my first time having tasted very good, even the asparagus was good. I enjoyed it. The live band was great and they even take request. The place got packed around 10pm I belive just after the band arrived. Cool crowd read more

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A 1920's bank that was converted into a neighborhood cafe and bar with a nice vibe. The weather was nice so we were able to get a table outside. Ambience and service gave this place an extra star. Food was fair and nothing to write home about. General Tsos Cauliflower - sauce was bland and the cauliflower was overcooked and not crisp. Blackened Chicken Wrap - again bland and the chicken didn't look taste like it was blackened. Wrap came with avocado, which was nice, lettuce, tomato, and fries. The fries were the winner. They were fresh and crisp. Atmosphere is nice. Location is great. I'd go back for drinks and try something else.0 read more

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We really enjoyed our time at Banc. They had 1/2 off bottle of champagne during brunch as well as $11 brunch cocktails. (you don't have to order food in order to participate in these deals) service was amazing at the bar. we will definitely be going back! also a beautiful huge space. read more

I have dined many times at Banc and have always had a very good experience. Their food and drinks are very good and they even have live music. In my most recent experience, I was very disappointed in the service we received. We sat at the bar for brunch and given the time we arrived, it was quite empty. My family and I ordered eggs and a salad, nothing too complex. After 45 minutes waiting and watching the couple next to us arrive and finish their meals before ours even arrived, we asked the bartender to check in on our order. She kept telling us it was coming but never checked in with the kitchen. It turns out that the kitchen had thrown away the ticket and they weren't even working on the order. We were quite agitated at that point and what was most frustrating was the attitude we received from the bartender. She was telling us that this wasn't McDonalds and we shouldn't expect our food to come out immediately. We called over the manager who was very nice and even comped our meals. Once our meals finally arrived an hour later, the bartender didn't even check back in on us. I had to get up and ask the manager for the check and a takeout box since I didn't finish my food as we were rushed at that point. While I understand this is a unique experience, I am very disappointed in how we were treated by the bartender and the service we received. I am appreciative in how management handled the situation but definitely left a sour taste in my mouth. read more

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I really liked it here. It was quiet and nice decorated. A mixture of booths and tables. I came here for brunch and it was kinda sparse when I went. Service was ok (kinda slow IMO). We had to ask for things a few times. The food was good and the portions were good, especially for the price. I saw groups here, to solo diners. I liked the casual vibe. Also, it was quiet. No blasting music. So, overall a good place to go if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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Brunch was worth it. Sadly your time is limited I would have loved to enjoy the view more it was stunning. Was disappointed that our entrees were given to us before the appetizers. We ended up canceling them. Service is a little slow but I'd give it another try. Huevos rancheros were tasty my friends steak was a tad overcooked. read more

Great stable place. They should add more apps such as dips (queso, spinach dip etc, fried mozzarella) just more vegetarian options and some more pastas and it would be perfect read more

I had this place bookmarked due to their happy hour deal for the cocktails and bar bites. I went on a Tuesday to check it out as HH is only on Mon-Tues. I only got the bar bites - the parmesean truffle fries which comes with truffle sauce and sweet chili wings. Both were great choices. I would definitely order the wings again, but I was in a hurry. The service could've been better. Everytime I wanted something no one was around and when I wasn't ready people were around. Oh wells. The person at the front was nice as he explained the happy hour deal and stated that we can sit at a regular table and not at the bar for happy hour. All in all, I would go back just for the wings. read more

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Checked out Banc Café on a Monday evening for quick bites and a glass of white wine. Loved the unique setting in an old bank building, and service was quick and friendly. We tried a few apps--the goat cheese balls were okay, the calamari was tasty, and the flatbread with prosciutto was fine but not a standout. The DJ this night was all over the place--distracting at times, but we kept laughing about it. Decent spot to come in and grab some drinks and food! read more

Banc Cafe - Calamari, flatbread, and Goat Cheese Croquettes - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

My girlfriend & I stopped here right around happy hour and man we were NOT disappointed! Our server was a kind young man who was on point and offered good recommendations. The food is well priced for what they serve and the decor over all is just amazing! Can definitely expect another read more

02/24/24: Late night stop after the movies. NYC is really the place that doesn't sleep. Needed a quick bite, pretty crowded but then again it was a nice day and it's Saturday night. Very lively, standing room only. Live band at the time. Chose to site in their outside enclosed area too loud inside. Ordered my usual grill chicken wrap. Yummy as usual. My son had a bacon cheeseburger equally satisfying. Bang Bang shrimp were ok. My only disappointment was my pornstar martini. I've have a few unfortunately this one was a bit lack luster. But all in all, decent dine. read more

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Very friendly staff besides delicious foods and cozy ambiance. Many interior details have been preserved from the original bank. read more

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Delicious dinner with friends on Sunday night. They have half price bottles of wine which was very nice to pair with our meal! Great atmosphere with the live music which started just after 8pm! read more

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I've been wanting to check out Banc for a while and finally had a chance to on a recent Friday. It was unseasonably warm, and I was delighted to be able to immediately snag a table outdoors. There is a lot of outdoor seating (they're on a street corner) and the setup is fairly nice, so this can be a go-to spot if you're primarily concerned with dining or drinking al fresco. I wasn't expecting the food or drinks to be off the charts, but I was surprised by how uneven everything was. We did a starter sampler, which comprises smaller portions of four starters of your choice, along with a full order of the burrata. The burrata, served with arugula and tomato slices, was quite good. Although it wasn't the creamiest or most flavorful burrata, it was fresh, and the toppings of pesto and balsamic made for a complex, all-around enjoyable dish. The accompanying little toasts were great. Our sampler platter was a little more mixed. The presentation of the plate itself was nice. -Chicken taco - served in a soft shell with pico de gallo and a fresh slice of avocado, these were good. Served with a flavorful salsa that added some zest. -The goat cheese croquettes, coconut shrimp, and tuna and avocado tartare all sounded great, but they were kind of meh. The shrimp were tough and didn't taste like much, and I didn't notice any coconut. The tartare was also bland and would've benefited from some sesame oil. The drinks were like night and day. My first, the Gin Blossom, was gorgeous to look at and pretty tasty. The notes of honey, lemon, and pomegranate were pretty mild, and the drink overall tasted (and looked) a bit like a subdued Aviation. I think it would've benefited from a touch more sweetness to bring out the other flavors, but overall I enjoyed it. My second drink, The Natural (vodka, lime, basil, agave, club soda) seemed like it would be difficult to screw up, but it was bad. I couldn't taste any club soda, basil, or agave, so it ended up just tasting like a vodka with a splash of lime. The basil was literally a handful of basil plunked into the drink; it turned into a gloopy mess that only served to block my straw. Not at all worth the $15. Our server was really friendly, which I always appreciate. I would probably only come back if I really wanted an outdoor spot and having trouble finding anywhere else. read more

Banc Cafe - Sampler platter: coconut shrimp, Tuna Tartare, Chicken Tacos, goat cheese croquettes - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Cute spot. I enjoy the holiday decorations and how vibrant the place is at night. The food was delicious. I had grilled chicken and pear salad. Also tried burger and fries. Everyone was very friendly. read more

Banc Cafe - Quinoa & Beet Salad - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Went here for happy hour and tried all the cocktail! For $9 each they were strong so it was well worth it! Here my rankings from most to least favorite: - Tennessee whiskey: fruity and sweet, tasted like pineapple juice - rose sangria: refreshing - cucumber: light, great for summer - watermelon sugar: a spicy marg Food: - banc burger- really good! Lives up to the hype and had a great balance of savory and umami flavors - fig flatbread: liked the Brie with the fig and bread - filet mignon baguette: too much blue cheese but otherwise ok - coconut shrimp: nothing special Worth checking out and happy hour drinks are a good deal! read more

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I've been to Banc Cafe several times throughout the years (including shortly after it first opened), and I've always had a great experience. There's definitely a reason why it's remained popular for 20+ years while so many other spots in the neighborhood have come and gone (especially since the pandemic). The vibe is fun without being pretentious; the food is tasty with a diverse range of options (including plenty of vegetarian-friendly dishes); and the drinks are strong and well executed. I've always found the service to be on point as well (either seated at a table or at the bar). A few of the menu standouts for me are the coconut shrimp, the gnocchi, and General Tso's cauliflower, and the calamari. They also make one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had. I've never stopped by for brunch before, but I hope to someday soon. The brunch menu looks amazing, and I look forward to having one of each of their Bloody Mary options! read more

Really great brunch place! We came on Saturday morning and were seated right away. There is plenty of seating and the ambiance is old timey but classy as the same time. There are booths as well as tables and a bar area. I ordered the goat cheese wrap and really loved it! The portion size was great if you're hungry. The goat cheese and pesto in the wrap was soooo delicious and definitely something I will add to my wrap rotation at home. They also have lots of vegetarian friendly options. The staff was helpful and let us stay for a while even after we paid the bill. I really appreciated their patience and I will definitely be coming back! read more

Banc Cafe - Goat cheese wrap - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

By far my favorite bar/restaurant in NYC! Drinks and food are always consistent. Tom and the staff are amazing!! read more

My friends and I were enjoying our evening when an unexpected incident occurred. While having a polite conversation with someone, a man intervened, placed his hand on me, and attempted to stop the interaction. I calmly asked him not to touch me and inquired if the person I was speaking with was his companion, to which he did not respond. Choosing to de-escalate, I walked away. Shortly after, I was approached by the bouncer and what appeared to be the owner, who asked me to leave without providing any explanation. I complied, paid my tab, and exited without issue. This experience felt unfair and unwarranted. The treatment I received seemed biased, potentially favoring certain patrons or regulars. I am deeply disappointed by this lack of professionalism and respect, and I believe this incident may have been racially motivated. I would not recommend this establishment and am considering legal action to address this matter read more

This restaurant was very well decorated with holiday cheer, which added a half star to my review. Service was typical although we did have to loiter at the front for a bit before the hostess came over. My friend and I came for a lunch, and I ordered the chicken & waffles. I was expecting more than what I received. The chicken was sandwiched in between two quarters of a waffle, which made the chicken soggy. It was topped with what looked like one strawberry cut up and plated with some maple syrup. The portion size was small and there was nothing particularly special about the food, but I do have to say that the chicken was well cooked and quite tender still. read more

Banc Cafe - chicken & waffles - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Located in an old bank, this was the perfect place to meet family for a Saturday brunch in Manhattan. Love the converted interior. The ceiling was so interesting and copper counter on the bar and tables were so rich. Love the chandeliers. Our niche was so cozy. Outdoor seating was available, but the restaurant was not crowded when they opened at 11. Reservations are recommended. Our family got a combination of bennies and salmon toast. The salmon toast was delicious. Served with potatoes and a light salad, it was the perfect way to start on a very rainy day. The bennies are unique. Each one is topped with a different hollandaise sauce. Classic, chipotle, or blue cheese. The Nova Benedict is a classic Benedict which substitutes smoked salmon. One of my favorites. My nephew had the Banc Benedict which has turkey bacon and chipotle hollandaise served on a cheddar black pepper biscuit. Both were accompanied by potatoes and a light salad. Delicious! Great service and comfy place for brunch on a very rainy Saturday in Manhattan. read more

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Went to an event during happy hour and was very pleased! Their chicken tenders are essentially breaded and fried chicken breasts then sliced after cooking which were SO good! Also very flexible in modifying their drinks (ex. regular tequila instead of jalapeño infused for the Watermelon Sugar High! read more

Best fries anywhere and best espresso martinis anywhere. Other food items for our Christmas party were great including the burata accompanied by perfectly seared toast. Love the live music that starts later in the night. It's a very fun dance scene where all ages feel welcome. Highly recommend. read more

Banc Cafe - Bar area - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

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If I could have made this a 3.5 star, I would've. I'm here in nyc for the week so I met up with some friends before seeing a movie at the AMC right nearby. The vibe and ambience of the place was stellar. The service was fine and the food was fine. We got seated pretty quickly and got our food in a reasonable amount of time. It took forever for us to get our check however and since we were going to a movie right afterwards, we started to run a little late because of it. The chicken sandwich was alright, nothing special. The fries were pretty good too. Their happy hour seemed like it had pretty good deals on drinks if that's something that you're into! read more

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Had my birthday party in the back private room. Tom, the manager was super friendly, helpful, and welcoming. He coordinated the night and made sure everything ran smoothly. Definitely recommend having a birthday here and coordinating with Tom! read more

This place has a wonderful patio! We sat outside and sipped on their yummy watermelon and frozen mango margaritas. Their food was really good too, loved the vodka sauce in the pasta and the roast chicken was also a hit. Our waiter was awesome and super patient as we decided on what to order. read more

Banc Cafe - linguini alla vodka - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

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I went to Banc café with a large group on the day of the St. Patrick's Day parade. We were a group of 10 + 1 baby and had a 12:30 reservation. I was a bit concerned it would very crazy and poor service given the occasion however I was pleasantly surprised! Service was good throughout the meal and the atmosphere wasn't bad at all. They refilled waters often and our food came out quickly for a large group. They had a limited/Irish themed brunch menu that day. My California omelet was really good and filling. The burgers were huge. The avocado toast looked underwhelming. Their espresso martinis are on the sweeter side. All in all, it was a good time. read more

Stopped in for a round of espresso martinis, coffee and dessert after brunch. Fast service. Nice atmosphere! I had a cafe mocha (asked for it because it's not written on the menu). My friends loved the espresso martinis. I also had the apple crumble- delish. read more

Banc Cafe - Apple Crumble - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

I stumbled across this place on a walk and had to come in! They have happy hour specials from 4-7 and brunch served everyday. We got the bang bang cauliflower and the porcini eggplant meatballs - omg i would come back for both! It was served super quick and the waiters gave us great suggestions. The espresso martinis are also 10$ as part of their brunch menu so strongly recommend!! read more

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We were in town to be with our son who had emergency heart surgery at NYU. Tom befriended us immediately and took excellent care of us. We stopped by each night after the hospital on the way back to our hotel to grab a drink and a late bite. Banc's food was delicious and healthy; the wine and beer were great. We got to hear some wonderful live music the first night. We can't thank Tom and his caring crew enough for their generous hospitality and friendship. We highly recommend Banc! read more

Food was good. Drinks were good. I wish we went here at night time to experience the full service with the music. The ambiance was super cool reminded me of the roaring 20's read more

Following up on my previous post. I have not returned since the man with the blonde hair, who I believe is the manager, was incredibly rude to me. Not only that but I was overcharged for food. The service is SO SO bad. Needs a new manager. read more

Nice place . . . best part is the size of it . . . the bar area is huge . . . ambience is also nice - lots of seats near a window. Great lighting (not too bright). Two large separate dining areas, which keeps the noise level down. Food is just okay - no better, no worse than any other bar/restaurant. I always order the mussels - huge amount served and it's just an appetizer!!! read more

This is a great happy hour option by work. I had the jalapeño margarita which was not as spicy as and a bit sweeter than I anticipated. We shared several apps, including the dumplings, cauliflower and tuna tartare. The tuna tartare was not as flavorful as I would've liked. We loved the quinoa and beet salad so even though the grilled pear salad was good, it did pale in comparison. For my entree, I got the skirt steak fries, which was done well but nothing spectacular. I would come here again for happy hour. But it wasn't so special that I would go out of my way to come again. read more