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    Cafe Skye

    4.7 (31 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 7:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Richa T.

    I came here as part of the Tippler and absolutely loved this spot. 100/10 Would recommend this place and will definitely be back soon. This bar is absolutely stunning!!!! It's perfect for a cute date night or girls' night. This place is tucked away in Lower East Side - so it may not necessarily be one I would have stumbled across easily. The Whiskey Sour is incredible. They do make the original one with egg whites. However, if you're not into raw eggs in your drinks, they can easily leave it out for you. Still a great find. My favorite part of call was the cheese course. I ordered a 3 cheese plate which came with a Goat Gouda, Pecorrino, and a third one I cannot remember. The accompaniments were fantastatic and it was more than enough for dinner. The staff here are extremely knowledgeable. Absolutely loved this place and would recommend everyone come back here soon! IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC

    Sarah P.

    This spot is very border line 3/4 for me. If I'm being up front. The food was just ok, I wasn't overly impressed with the flavors and don't see myself coming back for the food. That being said, you can get one of the best happy hour deals/ weekly deals in the city. So, let's break down the food. We split: - Tune Poke Nachos: I loved the wonton chip but the tuna didn't taste the best quality I also feel like this needed more sauce, or something. It fell flat for me. - Scallion Mac & cheese (sans Bacon): not what I was expecting but the best of the 3 dishes I tried. The pasta was a bit on the tougher side but I enjoyed the sauce. - Yuzu Tuna Burger: maybe I overdid it with the tuna but again, I wasn't impressed with the meat. It felt under seasoned and lack luster. Maybe I just tried the wrong menu items, but I was a bit disappointed with my meal. Now, the drinks were great. An awesome selection of natural wines and very generous pours for only $15. This is a deal you gotta come in for. So, given this, why is my review standing at a low 4? The service here is awesome. You can tell the people that work here are really awesome. There is a great energy in this place that really allowed my friends and I to enjoy our evening. Well, that and the awesome deal on wine. So, my advice: definitely stop by for drinks, maybe skip the food. 3.8/5

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    Cindy W.

    A very charming spot with a lovely daily happy hour! We sat by the bar and enjoyed getting to know the bartenders. The daily happy hour was a nice bonus as they didn't advertise it on the website. Try the whiskey sour; it was so delicious. Will return again for the food next time!

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    Jessica M.

    Rented Cafe Skye for a birthday celebration with friends last night and I am so happy I did. My friends and I so enjoyed our time so much so that I needed to remind them quite a few times we really needed to make our way out the door for closing lol. The staff was so hospitable, friendly and attentive. They really went above and beyond to make the night perfect for us. I worked with Cam who was so helpful and kind. He helped me come up with a menu and a signature drink. I also really loved that the staff allowed me to play my own music as well. Food and drinks were amazing! Highly recommend & looking forward to hosting more events here!

    El Manana - the best chocolate espresso martini in NYC or on earth. That piece of Gouda? Dip it in your drink. You'll love it
    Lorraine S.

    I'd give 10 stars if I could ! New place but what drew me in was the cozy inviting interior. It's lit nicely with tea lights and warm , inviting decor. And the music. Alt rock that was played at a perfectly balanced level of a bar yet a place to talk to your companions. Alas, my companion was my dog Bonnie. I didn't ask if I can sit inside with her bc they do serve food and that's usually a no-no in NYC. Food and dogs don't mix. Anyways, no worries for me bc they do have a cute covered street patio with overhead heating ! It's Wednesday and wine flight night. 3 tastes for 15. Cameron, the owner, brought over the menus himself. Since it was orange wines I had to go for it as well as a cheese platter. The cheeses come from Valley Shepard creamery and if you know them you know they are some damn good cheeses. The wines are natural wines btw. And not some that you can find just anywhere. That's what sets this place apart. It's never fun to look at the wine menu and see yellowtail offered ha! All the wines I got were amazing. Cameron brought out the bottles which was nice and talked about each one. He's such a cool laidback guy- you'll feel like you knew him forever. He had his chef , Annie (yes- they introduce themselves !) bring out the cheese platter so she can explain the cheeses. A nice size board with 4 different ones and with this damn good cranberry compote made in house with a few olives, nuts and wheat crackers. The cheeses matched perfectly with the wines. Great choices and I want a gallon of that cranberry compote! I wasn't ready to leave here after I was done with my wine and cheese. I'd miss here and the folks too much haha. So I ordered another drink. This time I got to meet the bartender William. See where I'm going ? This is place has top notch service! I asked him whether I should go for the el manana ( an expresso martini ) or the passion roads ( a mezcal drink ). William recommended the El Manana it's the time of the year for a nice dark espresso drink. I concurred. And William brought me the best espresso martini and one of the best drinks I ever had ! It comes with a piece of truffled Gouda that William added a bit of chocolate on. He outdid himself. And trust me , I found out the cheese dipped into my drink and taking a bite works. Pls try it. I came here to scope out a date place. And they promised to pretend I'm a new patron every time lol. But it's a place I'd come by myself to just enjoy the hip without trying hard to be atmosphere and amazing drinks ! I can't wait to try their food! Prices: well , around the LES it's usually 17-18 for a drink. Here 15 ! And the food prices ? The only thing that is more than 15 is the brisket sliders. And that's bc they look , in pics I see , enough to split or fill you up nicely for dinner. I will get those next time and keep you all posted Love Skye Cafe !

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    Skyler B.

    I've been eager to try this new place in LES and we decided their biweekly trivia night would be a fun night to go. The place is a nice combination of cozy, yet cool and nice. Great place for friends or a date night. My friends all commented on how much they loved the vibe. The place is relatively small so I'd recommend making a reservation just in case. I got the Talea Paradise Punch Sour Ale ($9), and my sister got the Passionate Roads cocktail ($15). I love sours so I was happy to see that option on the board, and my sister's cocktail was delicious. They have a great cocktail list to choose from and even some orange wines, which can be hard to find. We also tried the banana bread, which was more like a banana cake in a good way. It was delicious and I'd recommend it to anyone. Overall we loved this place. The owner was super nice, overall atmosphere was great, and the trivia was fun. It's a great addition to Clinton St. and we'll definitely be back to try their happy hour or wine flight Wednesday!

    Omelette with mushrooms and side of greens :)
    Bhavishya B.

    I went to this place when the USA world cup (like THE match that determines if they are still in) was happening. We initially booked a different brunch place but that place was PACKED. I didn't want to wait and it was also pouring outside. I called the nearest other brunch place and this place was the only one that would take us in. The omelette was DIVINE. it was so so yummy and the waiter was so nice to us and was having a conversation about the game and the rain. Overall a super small place but amazing vibes and amazing staff. Will definitely go again!

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    Elysia P.

    Very good drinks! We loved Anthony and Cameron they are the best! The espresso martini is a must!

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    Excellent atmosphere, Excellent food and drunks. My niece booked it for a baby shower and we all live the place. perfect

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    4 years ago

    Beautiful space, the food is delicious, great music and the service is fantastic. 100% recommend and will be back.

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    Incredible ambiance and an amazing drinks/food menu. I'll definitely be visiting Cafe Skye regularly

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    Amazing vibes and energy about the place, food and drinks are fresh and definitely impressed. Think I found my new favorite spot

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