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Cafe Mogador

Name: Cafe Mogador
Address: 101 St Marks Pl, New York, NY, 10009, US
Telephone: (212) 677-2226
Price range: value

Contemporary•East Village•value

Cafe Mogador is one of the best contemporary restaurants in New York for east village night out, especially if you want a strong option in East Village.

Cafe Mogador has been on St.

Editorial review•Jan 13, 2026

Cafe Mogador has been on St. Marks Place since 1983, which in East Village years is roughly geologic time. It didn't set out to become a brunch institution and a dinner anchor and a reliable argument for Moroccan-Mediterranean cooking in the same room — it just outlasted everything around it, and the neighborhood eventually caught up to what it was doing. The crowd reflects that longevity: regulars who stopped pretending to cook, people on third dates, NYU professors who treat the back garden like a faculty lounge. Mogador is the kind of place that holds a block together, and the East Village has fewer of those every year. The menu centers on North African technique without any of the reverence that tends to make that cooking feel museum-like. The Bastilla is the dish that draws the most conversation — flaky layered pastry over spiced pigeon or chicken, finished with powdered sugar and cinnamon, a sweet-savory combination that diners consistently describe as the thing that reframes the whole meal. The Moroccan Eggs, a brunch staple here, are known for arriving in a shallow pan over spiced tomato and pepper — simple in structure, purposeful in execution. The Moroccan Tagines are reportedly slow-cooked and aromatic, built for a table that isn't in a hurry. The Hummus Platter and Seared Halloumi Cheese round things out as straightforward, unfussy options that regulars return to specifically because they don't overcomplicate themselves. Practical reality: Mogador takes reservations, and you should use that fact, because the weekend line is reportedly real and unpleasant. A weekday dinner is the lower-friction version. The back garden, when it's open, is widely considered the best outdoor seat at this price in the neighborhood. Start with the Bastilla, anchor the table with a tagine, and leave Sunday morning open for the eggs.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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East Village · 101 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009, USA

Price

Good value

Google rating

9.0 from 3,063 reviews

Phone

(212) 677-2226

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What to order

Signature dishes at Cafe Mogador

Hummus Platter

with chickpeas and schug, + falafel 5

Seared Halloumi Cheese

with a vegetable skewer and za'atar pita

Bastilla

festive Moroccan filo pastry with chicken, almonds, and spiced onions, served with casablanca sauce and green salad

Moroccan Tagines

Chicken 25 | Lamb Shank 29, served with rice or couscous and choice of sauce: Stewed Apricot and Prunes, Casablanca (chickpeas, raisins, caramelized onions), Preserved Lemon and Olives, Charmoulla (spicy green herbs)

Mixed Grill

with herbed rice, vegetable skewer, pickled red cabbage, cucumber yogurt

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What makes Cafe Mogador worth the move

Cafe Mogador is a clean first click in East Village in New York when you want a contemporary option you can trust. Hummus Platter and Seared Halloumi Cheese also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,063 Google reviews.

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9.0 from 3,063 Google reviews

Best used for

East Village night out and casual night

Style

Contemporary in East Village

Spend

Good value

Best for

East Village night out casual night late night

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Google rating: 9.0 from 3,063 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Hummus Platter, Seared Halloumi Cheese, Bastilla

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9.0 from 3,063 reviews

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For now, Cafe Mogador holds a 9.0 rating across 3,063 Google reviews.

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Address: 101 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009, USA
Phone: (212) 677-2226
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.0 (3,063 reviews)
Cuisine: Contemporary
Neighborhood: East Village

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What cuisine does Cafe Mogador serve?

Cafe Mogador is a Contemporary restaurant located in East Village, New York. Cafe Mogador has been on St.

What is Cafe Mogador best for?

Cafe Mogador is best for east village night out, casual night, late night. Cafe Mogador is a clean first click in East Village in New York when you want a contemporary option you can trust. Hummus Platter and Seared Halloumi Cheese also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,063 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Cafe Mogador?

Cafe Mogador is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 3,063 reviews

What should I order at Cafe Mogador?

Start with Hummus Platter, Seared Halloumi Cheese, Bastilla and Moroccan Tagines. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Cafe Mogador worth visiting?

Cafe Mogador holds a 9.0 Google rating from 3,063 reviews. Cafe Mogador is a clean first click in East Village in New York when you want a contemporary option you can trust. Hummus Platter and Seared Halloumi Cheese also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,063 Google reviews.

Where is Cafe Mogador located?

Cafe Mogador is located at 101 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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