American Art Cafe Reviews

We had a coffee at the museum, I remember the prices being high, though. But we liked the view and the atmosphere of it! Also we had some time to update our facebook statuses, as there is WIFI at the restaurant.

Make sure that you carry in your own bottled water - as it is $3.75 each at the Cafe. I had a Turkey Sandwich ($11.75) and bag of chips (chips was $3.50), my spouse had a cup of soup ($5.75) and a cupcake ($5.75). With tax - $26.75. (and we brought our own bottled water!).

The food is surprisingly good for a museum. Plan on eating here for your break. It is quiet and relaxing.

We ate here with our 4 children during a trip to the museum. It is extremely overpriced even by NYC standards; maybe it can be justified by thinking it's all going to the museum. The grill serves standard burgers/chicken/fries; the salad bar and hot entrees were more interesting (wild rice and chickpea stew day we were there). Tap water is free in the seating area (though they don't advertise this). There are desserts as well but again, overpriced and nothing special. If it is nice, pack a lunch and eat it in Central Park.

We stopped by at the cafeteria, not for full meal, but juts for refreshments before heading out to lunch. The selections seemed very good and the food appeared to be of very good quality. Juices, cookies and cake were great tasting although I think the prices were a bit high. Better that paying almost the same price for crappy food though...

A very nice spot to stop, refresh and refuel for exploring the museum - sandwiches, salads and deserts - and more.

Its inside the Met so of course the atmosphere is wonderful. Wish I could say the same thing about the food. The portions are a bit small and nothing really stood out. Not to mention that the place is a bit expensive. Even by New York standards. The desserts are really good though. I recommend stopping by just for coffee and dessert while exploring the Met but save your appetite and your wallet for something much better around the upper East side.

This is billed as something different than the Met cafeteria, but it is still a cafeteria. There is no table service, and you may need to wait to get a table. You wait in a sometimes long line for salads, sandwiches, etc. On the plus side, my turkey sandwich was quite good. Prices were reasonable.

Very long lines around lunchtime although the museum itself was not that busy. Insufficient seating and having to choose food first meant that some people were walking around with trays waiting for somewhere to sit. Staff as helpful as they could be. Don't choose the sandwiches - even heated they were not good.

The convenience and romance of being able to eat here is wonderful if you are visiting the Met, but frankly, my fiancé almost passed out from some sort of allergy that was put into the food, and I received the unfortunate "back-door-trots" that upset my whole intestinal system. It's tasty food, but what in the world happened? (Ordered the prix fixe scallops, kingfish, and wine.) We made our way back to the hotel to recover and rest for the evening. The service was OK, not excellent, yet not terrible. The person who deserved the best tip was the bus boy - spot on and friendly.

We love to tour the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Boston and as there is so much to see we always go to the New American Cafe in the courtyard. Interesting cafe menu and you can order a glass of wine with your lunch. Serving staff great and very attractive place to dine right inside this massive museum!

This is an easy and quick meal, with great choices, right in the heart of a fabulous museum. I love stopping in here - the food is good, the line moves very quickly, and there are plenty of tables to eat at. The location can't be beat.

There is so much to see. Make sure you come rested, take your time. Food is available if you get hungry. Best time to get there, EARLY, middle of the week.

Are here for lunch while touring the great works of art. Of course the food was expensive, but what else would you expect? I had the turkey and the flavor was pretty good. No real advice here, just be prepared for long lines and expensive food.

I was the Met, hungry for art ....... hungry for wings. After gazing upon body armor, I was spellbound by a framed masterpiece. "The American Wing Cafe.". I thought about all the wings of America. All the flavors. All the breading. I was ready to enter a true wing museum. However when I entered, it was only light snacks and salads. The dream was dead. Hoping no one makes the same mistake I do.

This was a spacious, relaxing cafe, with a view of the park through large windows on its north wall. It is self-serve and convenient; we didn't eat much, but were pleased with the selection and relative comfort. We'll try it again before long and get a better sense of the quality of the food.

I should have went to the hot dog cart outside the building. 2 hot dogs, one with fries, one without $15.00 Cafeteria style, much to do about nothing. Eat before or after your visit

This cafe had wonderful, fresh salads, sandwiches desserts and refreshments. The Cafe has a view of Central Park so there is a bright, outdoor feeling about it. It is self service so it is quick and easy. It is an inviting spot to rest and think of all the beauty around you. Enjoy!

Everything is "okay". What you'd expect from a museum cafeteria/cafe. Pricey. The food not as good as the MOMA. But taking in the view of the New American Wing while sitting with a coffee or tea and making leisurely notes in the journal made it a worthwhile twenty minute pause in an otherwise hectic pace that seems to consume everyone's visit to NY.

ok the location is magnificent looking at the park and a indoor courtyard with Tiffany windows. And you pay for the location, because 4 think lumps of bread and Turkey and coffee/water just shouldn't be this much. Outside I saw a line of fast food trucks and penty of people eating there - now I know why and will do similar should I visit again.

Tis si a lovely spot to grab a quick bitewhile in the museum. They have a somewhat limited menu but it is carefully thought ou. I like being surrounded by art when I dine and you will too.

We had a quick lunch here before embarking on our rounds of the museum itself. For New York, the food was amazingly edible and reasonably priced.

The café in the New American Wing is a beautiful setting, but get ready for some major price gouging. My family of 3 got 2 turkey sandwiches (nothing special - just turkey and condiments on a couple of slices of wheat bread), one bag of chips, and one bottle of water for $36. Even by New York standards, that's shameful.

If you visit museums you are aware that 1) food is not a priority 2) the cost of food will be high for what you get. The American Wing Cafe is in The American Wing. It is cafeteria style dining with ala carte pricing. We had sandwiches and drinks. We expected the prices. They have a gelato bar, but I do not eat gelato outside of Italy. Of the dining choices in The MET, American Cafe is a good one.

for relatively mediocre food. the waiting period from order to receiving the appetiser was forty five minutes. The staff were apologetic but it seemed that they were short staffed and the restaurant busy. There was a very long line when we left eventually. I felt sorry for them.

Prefix is very good, service can be a bit slow but otherwise the pace is fine. Food was delicious, we picked the wine pairing-decent value for NYC

We sat at bar and the service was fast. The wine list is decent, the food real good. Everything around us looked good..but the decor left a lot to be desired.Fresh salad greens!

Had a lunch at the Met...the rooftop rose garden terrace was closed, so we went to the American Wing Cafe because it was easier than having to leave the museum only to come back to finish our tour. I loved the curry carrot soup. Fantastic curry and carrot flavor...really well balanced. The sandwiches were only so-so.

On the bright side, this cafe is pleasantly aesthetically, with a view of the obelisk toward the Central Park side of the museum. The cafe has a minimalistic tone. The food is actually quite good. On the other hand, the attitude of the staff is definitely uppity. They push the very expensive price fix menu and wines. The waiter acted offended that we ordered tap water, rather than bottled water and that I ordered salad without the option of a protein (extra charge). I asked for additional bread from 3 different people, all nodded yes, and none brought it. I finally asked the waiter the fourth time, and he reluctantly brought me a roll. My partner had a very good tasting burger with house-made chips and a cappuccino that he enjoyed. At the end of the meal, a bill arrives with "suggested" tips all above 15% with an option to write in an amount (presumably they want something higher, not lower). After we didn't order "sparkling" water, the waiter dismissed us as unworthy and fawned over adjacent tables, to pour their water and dispense bread rolls freely. If you have to eat at the Met, there is a more pedestrian cafeteria that I wish I had chosen.

We had a hot drink and a snack here. The café is lovely with great views and reasonable prices. We went at lunch time but had no problem with queues or lack of free tables.

This is the first time I have actually been able to get food here; usually the line are so long, I choose to eat somewhere else. I went to the cafe as soon as I arrived at the museum at opening time, hoping to enjoy a nice tea, before I started touring the museum. I was so glad I did. NO LINE and lots of open tables. I had a large paper cup of earl grey tea and an orange brioche. I think that was $8. Most of the tables were still empty when I sat down near window to watch the rain in the park and enjoy my morning tea. By the time I finished most of the tables were full and there was a long line waiting to get in.

I stopped into this first floor cafe for a late lunch and was seated immediately at a small table facing Central Park--I was right next to the kitchen and the view a little close to the building--but I was happy to be there without a wait. In fact by the time I left around 3:30 p.m. there was a line of people waiting to be seated. This is a busy museum, especially around the holidays.My server was excellent and friendly. I had a bowl of mushroom soup that was one the the best I have ever tasted. The portion was smallish but with the nice side of bread and butter, I was satisfied. The server also brought me a cup of hot water without blinking an eye. I have dined in the Trustees (members get a free entry once a year) Dining room at the Met but I enjoyed this dining experience just as much.

My husband and I went to the new public cafeteria for dinner. We ordered pasta and garlic bread for a somewhat high price but since the neighborhood offers no easy options we expected decent food. Our pasta was dry and cold even with the addition of tomato sauce. The bread was dry and cold. Trying to find something for dessert we had the self serve ice cream. It was nearly melted and had no taste. We know that cafeterias can do better.

The food is good, though a bit pricy. This is probably a nicer place to dine if you were a more fashionable crowd than we were.

We had a papardella with veg and an eggplant on toast with broccoli rage pesto, followed by cappuccino and an espresso (both decaf). Everything was ok and the service was prompt.

Price very expensive for sandwiches and sweet dessert. If no choice but the turkey sandwich is good, but better go outside.

Really pricey salads and sandwiches that aren’t that nice. Rude and uninterested staff. Terrible coffee. Good cupcakes though.

How can you go wrong with anything at the Met.....a world treasure of a museum. They have a great works of art, a wonderful gift shop, concerts and lectures galore, art classes, and even a wonderful travel program....what more could you ask for? Oh yes, Wonderful food with portions that do not put you to sleep so you can see more art!

Food will be priced how, be average too. But if nothing else, have coffee or something. Soak in the surroundings. You don't know when you will be there again.

The Met is an awesome plce to visit I see new things everytime I go. The cafe is pricey but Its NYC and the food is worth it, great service.

When visiting the Met we usually stop for lunch. It has a view of Central Park and excellent service. The food is good but the best is the atmosphere.

Wanted to see how the new dining area had changed since my last time here years ago.The food choices were upgraded, and the design layout much improved. However, the quality of the food and service had not improved at all, and the pricing was way out of line for what you received. Still my favorite museum in the world, though!

Definitely plan to eat before or after your visit to the MET. Great museum but the food is below avg. Long lines too with very limited food choices. Pricey too.

The American Art Cafe is located by the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum. You access it by walking through an amazing indoor sculpture garden, with majestic bronzes, marbles and other compositions. It is a cafeteria style cafe, without table service. There are about 25 tables, located between a superb view of Central Park gardens to the left and the sculpture garden to the right. It is a relaxing, soothing feeling to sit there and enjoy an excellent (Illy) coffee, a sandwich or a cookie or pastry. The food is good, although not great. The coffee is excellent and there is plenty of cold water.

the food was fine but pricey as to be expected . The atmosphgere is worth it with thegarden rightthere. A pleasant respite

The American Wing Café is an easy solid choice for lunch. A reasonable selection of different sandwiches, salads and soups, with prices about the same as any other top landmark. I found the food to be better than expected. The simple café ambiance is complimented by a window view of Central Park. We ordered: • Fresh Roasted Turkey with pesto sauce and cheese on sourdough bread (2) • Fresh Fruit Cup (shared) • Chocolate Chip Cookie (shared) Tip: Although we stood on a long line, the line moved very quickly and the wait was very short.

Stopped in for lunch around 11:30 and had a very nice pastrami sandwich, my wife had the salmon salad. Both were quite good. As a few other reviews have mentioned it does get crowded and seating can fill up. I suggest going a bit early or late (depending on your jet lag status) to avoid a seating crunch. Price was good for museum eateries. $23 for two. Atmosphere? Well, it's in the Met so, not too shabby :-)

Once you are in, this is the food you get, not bad but pricey. It's a typical museum canteen, in a splendid hall, full of ancient statues and with the colourful queue of thousand of people from all over the world coming to see one of the very best museums on Earth. Food is good, price is on the NY high .

We went to the met & decided to have lunch there. There is a wide variety of food options. I had the burger and fries. The fries were cold and hard & the burger was pink! Ew. The workers were very friendly though, the apologized and gave me a new burger and new fries. The total came to 15$ for a burger, fries and a fountain drink. Way to expensive. & it wasn't that great. I wouldn't recommend the food.

I think the quality of the food at the American Wing Café is very good. I had a chicken salad sandwich on a onion roll ( a touch soggy) and they should have used another type of bread as this got a little soggy but was still good. With a bag of chips and a coke the meal came out to almost $20.00. Not bad for all that food but at least as a member they could offer us a discount. That is the only bad part about the place. The view in the Spring, Summer and Fall is amazing and it is fun to look out at the park.

Expectations may be high when walking around this amazing museum, but the cafe did not fulfill our expectations unfortunately. The food was of no more than average quality and the service people not really interested in servicing us. The number of tables were not very large so at peak hour expect to wait a little to find a seat and a short rest. On the other hand if you just need something fast it may be the right place for you.

$12 for a sandwich and almost $4 for bottled water. But if you are in a crunch for lunch while at the Met, sandwiches here are very generous, somewhat fancy, and tasty. Recommend (based on this scenario). Cafeteria style.

The cafeteria here was always great but the new cafe is so much better. It's a nice place to take a break from walking around the exhibits, the food was great here.

I had a turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with lettuce, tomato, and avocado. It was very tasty and fresh. My husband had an italian sub where they had a huge sandwich that they were selling slices of. It was also very good. We shared a piece of lemon coconut cake, and a chocolate chip cookie. They were fresh and tasted great. The iced tea was also really good. Prices are a little bit high for what you get, but it isn't like you have a lot of choices as you are in the museum.

A very nice selection of foods and beverages in wonderful surroundings. The sandwiches are tasty and it was fast both getting the food and finding a table. It does get crowded, so I would go early if you can.

What a deliciously 'savant' place to rest up awhile and to take in some much needed snacks/beverages after a long morning's "culture vulturing"! We simply loved the location of this well stocked cafe ... right in the middle of a hall of statues and other sculptury. We'll be back to do the other 80% or so of the Met we couldn't cram in first time!

Quite a few choices for a snack or lunch. You pick from prepared food, pay and take it to a table, so you may need to see if there are free tables. Food is fine. The space itself and the views are great.

We were wondering why nobody else rated this café before (although there are a lot of comments in Tripadvisors MET reviews). First it has nice and not so expensive refreshments and little dishes. (My friend liked very much the noodle soup.) Second it is located in a really nice ambience in the American Wing of the MET right behind the Egyptian temple in a huge hall with art of the Indians etc. You sit right next to the high windows and look into the Central Park. Don't go in the other café (in the basement); this here in our opinion is much better to have a break when visiting the terrific exhibitions of the MET. The young woman behind the self service desk was a bit slow and sure not a professional. Maybe she was new...

I've eaten in many of the nations's museums and state parks. I can't believe this is the best such a great museum can do. Outrageously expensive. A sandwich of mostly bread which was extremely dry and chewy. Very little to select from. Too little seating with chairs and tables too close together in a very loud atmosphere. Most expensive lunch that we had in New York and we were staying in Times Square. Enough said.

We choose the rolled up fish, which was dry, but the beans (not my favourite) were really good. I should have stuck to my self-imposed rule of not eating in a cafeteria after 2pm, as most foods are prepared for 11am onwards.

This is much better food than one would normally expect in a Museum- also a reasonable wine list. You need to get there early to avoid lengthy queues. A very modern settting.

Its nice to sit amongst beautiful sculptures and Tiffany mosaics as you enjoy lunch. The food in this cafe is a bit pricier than in the museum cafeteria one floor down, but its good for a quick bite or as an easier to find meeting place for lunch.

The view of Central Park is pleasing, the prices are not. $3.50 for a cardboard cup of indifferent coffee is a bit of a rip-off. The food may well be better, but cheap it is not. Best to avoid this place unless you absolutely need to eat to get your caffeine fix.

Selection is limited. Food is mediocre and overpriced. The woman who seated people was very grumpy but the rest of the staff was competent & friendly.

Had a delicious burger for lunch served by a charming gentleman in pleasant surroundings. I just wanted a comfortable place to snatch a quick snack and thats exactly what I found. Good value and nice atmosphere

A la carte and salad bar self-service; hot dishes and cold (including sushi); wide variety of options. All tasty; hot dish servings ample. The quality of the salad bar offerings is high. Dessert selection skimpy. Wine and beer, soft drinks, waters, milk, etc. The New York prices are not cheap, but the quality is worth it. I always skip desserts because I think they are overpriced. The dining area is large with table arrangements for 2 and 4; at lunch it is crowded and noisy with families, but even then I've always been able to find a seat. They serve straight through from opening in the morning to the museum's closing time, or until 7 pm on late nights.

we entered for a short bite on lunch time. beside having to wait outside for 15 minutes (it was a Saturday), we were quiet disappointed from this place, which pretends to be fancy. The prices are really exaggerated- a bottle of still water, 1 liter, cost $8.40, before tax! a small bowl of soup, in the size of a large cappuccino, cost $11.50. The soups were not hot enough, and they serve with it only a tiny bun. The green salad we ordered was dry- almost nothing was put on it as dressing, barely olive oil. We ended up this "bite" with a bite to our wallet- $50 total. If you can conquer your hanger and eat outside- do it.

It's nothing especially fancy but decent food and the prices for this kind of establishment are reasonable enough.

Excellent New York experience and there is always something new to see and experience. Food downstairs is very expensive so avoid the cafes at all cost.

My Mum, my friend and I ate here after visiting the American Wing and while we just had a quick bite and a coffee and yes it's expensive, but you are looking at a lovely view and Tiffany exhibits so it's worth the price. Also, when you travel with an 80 year old, you have to allow time to stop and rest so we were thrilled to find somewhere without a line where we could do just that. Recommended

The price of the food is expensive and as it is you have to pay a small fortune for admission to the museum

Too expensive. Staff lacking. We didn't have much, cookies and cheese plate, but it was lacking too.

Being inside one of the most important museums in the world, prices, for obvious reasons, are higher than average. The food isn't bad, it's an easy refreshment point for a regenerating break while visiting the immense rooms of the museum.

Grabbed Lunch here with a friend and our kids. Long line moved fast. Nice healthy tasty menu. The kids loved the cupckes. Sandwiches and salads that really were better than I thought could be done in such a setting. Will definitely go back.

After a long day of walking and crowds we needed a break. We stopped by this cafe to get a snack and some coffee. The choices were wonderful with fruit, sandwich, parfait options among many others. Everyone was able to find something they could eat (special diets) and the coffee was hot and just hit the spot. We got a table by the window and just loved the sun, the view, sitting all while taking our time to enjoy our food. It was our oasis in the hustle of a full and fun day.

We went in here by mistake (wanted the Moma) but had the city pass so it was free. We decided to get food for lunch in the American bit (sorry not very helpful I suppose, but the bit with the statues next to it). We got 3 drinks and 5 sandwiches and it was over $71.00!! It was also very busy and hard to get a table. I'm not a huge fan of museums (I get museumitis very quickly) but worth a look even for me.

This cafe's food is insanely overpriced - either grab a hot dog outside or run downstairs to the grill where you have a chance at getting something decent. Also, this cafe does not allow the Met discount, which it ought to considering the outrageous prices for the incredibly impossible to eat sandwiches. I was incensed at spending so much money on a sandwich whose bread was so stale it was inedible. I tried eating it and ended up throwing it out. The apple cider was good and not too expensive but if the line is long, save yourself the time and effort and go elsewhere.

We went for a quick lunch here while spending the day at the Met. I had soup (carrot and ginger, with saltines) and my daughter had a cheese roll with sundried tomatoes and rocket which she said was really good! My only criticism is that where we were sitting (by the window) was very draughty so we spent a lot of time chasing napkins and plastic cutlery! It's not the most exciting place but it's fine when you just want a short break while viewing the amazing art!

If you are a member of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, you will have access to the member's only dining room. If you plan on visiting the museum more than once it's definitely worth the membership for all the little perks you get. The member's dining room is a nice place to dine and I loved the quiet atmosphere and just getting away from all the excitement and busy streets of the city. The restaurant is overlooking Central Park and you can request a window table, although they can't guarantee it, but they will try their best to accommodate you. The menu has some nice choices and my daughter is a vegetarian and she had no problem ordering. The service was excellent as well and all in all we had a really nice three course brunch there.

Three of us had sandwiches and we all thought the bread was on the stale side and none of us could eat more than half our sandwich. Not a great selection of food. Was probably the worse dining experience I've had at the many museum restaurants I've eaten at throughout the world! The tables weren't being kept clean. On the bright side, the setting is very bright and airy, seemed to be a few tables that were always vacant and a noise level that was very low. Overall, disappointing.

This café is well situated next to a courtyard with statues and artificial plants that look good. At peak times, it does get crowded but nevertheless it has a peaceful atmosphere being next to a large open space. Food was expensive and we had filled rolls which were good together with a cake and flavoured tea. Well refreshed we were then able to carry on with our tour of the galleries.

After you have entered the museum and done some walking this is the first place to get a coffee and collect your thoughts … and the management obviously take advantage of this fact It is in a bright airy atrium featuring the US artefacts and adjacent to the wonderful display rooms of Armour from bygone ages ….. and that is where the good news stops We were early in the morning and the scones/pastries were already stale and dry …. early in the morning but already the staff were lacklustre, jaded and careless What a fabulous opportunity to serve up the pride of US home cooking and an excellent coffee …. but you are shrugged off and waved towards the many Coffee vacuum flasks that are poor value considering the prices Where are the fruit juices and carbonated drinks that the US are renowned for? …. they must have been in that parallel universe where other reviewers were visiting the same Cafe …… so we cleared our own cups and plates away as the cleaner was leaning on his mop chatting with the other staff the whole while It seems that a smile, world beating service and quality foods have become antiquities in themselves

This restaurant offers a wonderful respite within the even more wonderful museum. I highly recommend it for food, service and ambience.

I love sitting in the sculpture park, so beautiful. All marble and you can see the Tiffany windows, the Frank Lloyd Wright rooms, and the entire American Wing. Kind of pricy, 1.75 for a banana and $3.50 for a cup of coffee, but still a great place to sit for 20 minutes.

A 1pm visit to this lunch spot inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art may be a good choice, since it is less crowded than the noon hour. Sandwiches and salads are the main choices, with coffee, tea and juice or smoothies accompanying the eats. The views of sculpture on the American Wing and Central Park make the food taste better than it really is.

The food's good, it's a self-service, which means that the lines can be quite long around lunch time. Plenty of seating though, and a fantastic view on the courtyard and the facade of Martin E. Thompson's Branch Bank of the United States.

Now that the Met have made the Petrie Court Cafe another counter-service snack place at the museum, and since the Met restaurant has had such poor reviews, my wife and I decided to try the cafe in the American Wing. I don't suppose it made any difference, as the same sandwiches etc. are listed at all of the Met eating locations. My wife had a yogurt parfait, which was nothing special, while I had a tuna salad sandwich, overpriced at $14 and on a stale roll. The serving lines were chaotic, the furniture uncomfortable, the eating area noisy. Next time, unless we hear that the restaurant has improved, we'll try to find something simple at the Petrie Court, where at least there's elegant seating and a nice view of the park.

We stopped briefly for a coffee and to take a phone call. Pleasant not-too-crowded spot in the museum to do so.

It can get crowded and you may have to wait on line and extra long for the food. The food is good and the view is very nice and relaxing.

The museum is a wonderful place to just hang, and the cafe is a good place to meet up with friends. The food and drinks are good, and you can just settle down with a book or your diary to jot down all that you have done for the day or plan to do. Excellent place to meet people. Cant get lost !

The selection at the American Wing Cafe can be limited but their sandwiches and soups are always good but a little pricey. There is no discount with membership unlike the MoMA or the Museum of Natural History but still you can have a nice lunch for under $20.00. I had the hero sandwich, which was fresh and must have had a pound of meat in it. It was so filling I did not need dinner that night but could cotinue touring the musuem. Match it with a fresh juice or soda and a bag of chips and you have the perfect meal. Hint: you can get the same food in the cafeteria downstairs for a $1.00 less in price and there is a better selection there but you are here for the view and the people watching. Try to snag one of the two tops by the windows.

No seating and the prices are insane. $12 Peanut Butter And Jelly sandwich that was barley average, nothing special.

Crowded seating and unappetizing-looking food. Pricey, as expected from a museum cafe. Avoid if possible.

Well laid out and plenty of options. Prices were even reasonable. The only bummer is that you have to finish everything before moving on as the museum does not allow food or drink anywhere else. Although you could hide a bottle in your bag or purse and no one will get on you for sneaking a drink every once in a while.

When you have exhausted yourself winding through the Met exhibits, refresh yourself with soup, salad or sandwich and a lovely, calming atmosphere. You will resume your explorations with renewed vigor without ever leaving the building. Collect your thoughts while still immersed in the museum's magical spell. This was one of those times I was more than happy to pay a little more to get exactly what I wanted to eat when I wanted it where I wanted it. Love the Met!

It was not worth eating here, over priced for a very average meal. We had to wait for a table and then found that the meals were smaller than we had hoped and not overly nice.

This has a really nice setting withing the museum but I was disappointed with the limited selction they had and shocked at how expensive things were. I heared a few people complaining about the price of items. You'd be better off eating outside and coming back in as your ticket covers three days.

One (minor) issue with spending a day at this wonderful art museum is that there are really no nice dining options in the immediate vicinity without walking several blocks, so we decided to try this cafe. It is a small cafeteria-style setup with limited choices, pre-wrapped refridgerated sandwiches and over-priced pastries. Fortunately my wife selected a chef's salad which, while not exciting, was fresh. If you need sustenance while at the museum its OK but probably worth the effort to time your visit so as to avoid it. Seating can also be a hassle at busy periods. Overall it simply does not balance well with the

The food is decent and quick. Tables are pretty close together, but fun if you like talking with fellow museum goers.

Food selection was tasty and waiters were friendly. Good scenic view of Central Park and Cleopatra's Needle

Poor food. Wish i had not eaten here. Few choices,dry bread, Tasteless Not inviting Go somewhere else to eat

This cafe is in the American Wing in the middle of the MET. The scenic view is beautiful but the food here isn't much. Bought a turkey salad but there were only three thin pieces of turkey in it. There is wifi here though.

There is just so much to see - you need the entire day and then more. Make sure to plan a break for lunch in the middle. Food there is not great but you can go out and come back in later

I had lunch her with my daughter, the setting and location were lovely, the food for the price was average at best and the service was so-so...So why bother there are a gazillion restaurnts in NYC...............But sometimes an experience is just that an experience in that case go for it, its better ambience than the cafeteria and a pretty view

The food was very good. But -- the service was very nice and expectantly helpful. They server really great dishes. i love them.

We shared a Veggie Salad, a Turkey Sandwich, coffee and pumpkin cake. Good fare, price fair, and a welcome break in long day of experience the culture of our world … BUT … plan ahead, have some one stake out the tables and grab a spot while partners go for the chow. Folks cycle through, some linger for a long rest bit - as the crowd flows some have to stand to eat. You want to enjoy food, beverages and a relaxing break. For safety of artworks, you cannot carry food & drink, nor backpacks about the galleries. So plan ahead and enjoy the exposure.

Typical rather expensive food. Beautiful windowed ceiling and sculptures in rotunda. Café looks out on Central Park.

The Cafe at the Metropolitan Museum is best avoided. I believe they recruit a serving staff from a pool of obnoxious art students merely to give the place tone. There is virtually no service, certainly no civility. There is however a shameless sense of entitlement. As you prepare to leave, the dimwit pretending to be a waiter magically appears with the check. You'll wait forever for mediocre food, a stiff price and nasty attitude.

I had the soup of the day which was tasteless chicken noodle and a turkey roll which was so stale and tired , I could only eat a part of it. How hard is it to have fresh rolls and tasty soup ? The choices were fine and suited the “ easy bite cafe meal” that people want in that setting. But it was inexcusable to have stale food .

This was a nice break to sit down for lunch after all the walking. Lunch was very nice I had the pasta and my husband had the lobster roll. The service was very good prices $$$ for lunch but that is what we expected.

I have been to many museum cafes around the world and this is pretty much rock bottom. It has a poor selection, horrible food in a cold dreary setting. To top it off, though you would expect to pay more for food at a museum, this was way out of line for the amount and quality of the food.

Options here are good and throughput surprisingly well managed with the number of visitors to the museum! Choices were all good and staff professional. We particularly enjoyed the salads. Seating turnover is adequate so queuing is not really a big issue

Nice spot at the Met to take sometime to share a coffee with your partner in art...busy, but quick service...try the soup!

It was the only dining option open. Food was okay. We shared a sandwich and salad. Met our needs for a light lunch.

Although the prices are a little high, this cafe provided my wife and I with a great break and some very good food. We were attended to whilst still in the line to be served and were assisted with our ordering. We got a table with a vista of Central Park. The cafe is situated beside a large open interior courtyard with large sculptures. Our coffees were good and our food (my roll and my wife's salad) were excellent.

The American Wing Café at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the nicest restaurants to eat in the Museum. On a sunny day, try to grab one of the tables by the window. It is such a nice view of Central Park. The food is wonderful too. I think that the museum has caught on that the visitors realized that the sandwiches in the Cafeteria were a $1.00 less and now have matched the prices with the café. No matter. The sandwiches in the American Wing I think are fresher due to the high turnover of food in the café. It really moves fast. I had a turkey and brie on raison bread that was an unusual combination but worked and it was very good. The sandwich was so fresh and the greens were really crunchy. Match it with chips and a Coke and it is a nice meal. The food is usually very good but a little pricey and you don't get a discount with your membership that you do at other museums. Still outside the Members Dining Room, it is the best place to eat in the museum.

My wife and I both had the Sumac Spiced Salmon with sweet potato, jicama, black beans with ancho-agave vinaigrette over salad greens. We both thought it was good and at $15 not overpriced for a generous serving of salmon. A number of tables overlook Central Park but get there early as these tables go quickly.

The restaurant does not have enough seating and even if there is people land up putting their things on chairs or sit and talk for a long time after finishing their food - so, tough finding a place.

Limited menu selection. A few sandwiches, muffins and coffee. Great view of Central park and some museum exhibits.

The food is cafeteria ordinary as is the seating. But the setting is wonderful just beside a huge, high-ceilinged atrium full of sculpture, architectural touches and the hush which seems to surround large museum spaces (like a city street in the midst of snowfall).

I had the club sandwich, wife had the cobb salad....both were plentiful, and tasted pretty good for museum food....actually, they tasted pretty good, period....the view from one side was of central park, and from the other side was the open area/great hall filled with interesting statues and tiffany stained glass pieces....

Good value and a casual eatery, with a glorious over the top view! We had breakfast and it is quite good. I have had lunch there many times, and never disappointed.

Yes, it will run $15-20/person, but the food is good, cheaper than Petrie Cafe, view is good, and it's a good stopping point to sit, without having to go all the way down to the cafeteria.

Although the line is long, it moves quickly. They have a fair selection of pre-made, fresh food. The Cobb salad ($11.50) was very good, as was the sushi ($14.25). It's not easy to find a seat, but thankfully the tables turn over fairly quickly.

My husband and I have eaten here every year when we visit NY for many years and we had always been happy with the food. I don't know what has changed but the quality of the food on this visit was way below previous standards, but still very expensive. I had an extremely small salad with wilted lettuce and no flavor. The shrimp in the salad had an odor-not very fresh. I also had a soup that was watery and tasted like flour. No flavor in the soup either. Basically everything tasted and looked like cafeteria food. Very disappointed, we probably won't go back next year.

We had lunch here during our day at the Met...only negative I would say is that there was a long and understandable wait in line and you have to have someone scout out a table to hold. Sandwiches were good quality and oversized, view of Central Park on a rainy day was great, and the courtyard on the other side filled with beautiful Tiffany windows...what's not to like!

The café in the Petrie Wing provide a nice respite from the busy museum. The food (table service) was excellent. The atmosphere was calm and plain. We enjoyed it.

The seating is a little hard to find because some folks are camping out, nursing their drinks and chips. But the prices are decent for a museum restaurant -- where you should always expect a premium -- and the view of Central Park is pleasant. Food is better than most you'll get takeout style.

Wonderful! Just lovely. The Rodin garden is near Tea Room. I prefered when the main food court was on the main floor as it is now in the basement. Whatever one prefers to see is there.

The Cafe has a large selection of food at a typical NYC price. This is the go to place to eat when visiting the Met and there is a dish for everyone.

What a wonderful location, with a glass wall overlooking Central Park that can be wonderous in a snow, and the museum's ever diverting galleries a few steps away. Bur it always seems a battle to find a seat at a table, let alone a clean one. (The place needs more tables!!) and the food is institutional bland. (More and better choices desperately needed.) Still, it is better than the basement cafeteria, and a convenient way station.

Lovely view of Central Park while you eat. Plastic plates unfortunately. Line move quickly for the food. The Veggie Baguette was fair.

I was really amazed by The Met. I chose to do just a few sectors in a day, to try and do ALL would be impossible! The modern and contemporary sections are particularly impressive. I enjoyed the various Picassos spread around, and the Degas sculptures. The food at the Petrie Court Cafe and Wine Bar was highly delicious, and the Met Store had a fabulous array of gifts and keepsakes. There is a Met Store on the ground level which seems to mainly sell On Sale items, it's worth browsing through as it wasn't as crowded.

Had lunch here on a recent visit to the Met. Was a little pricey, but that's to be expected. I had the salmon and was not disappointed - it was cooked perfectly and beautifully presented. My husband had the burger and enjoyed it. The service was friendly and professional. Will eat here again on our next visit...

Last afternoon for a quick snack to make it through the day until a late dinner that night. Great place to people watch.

The attached photo is a muslim warrior on the first floor not in the cafeteria. Good quality food and snacks. Basic setting. Grab a bite, rest and resume.

When spending a day at the Met Museum you can't go wrong with the New Wing Cafe. The specials are always good. There can be lines so time your visit early or late.

I stopped in here with my family more as a rest stop, but we ended up having a drink and a small snack as well. Basically, it is a glorified snack shop with very high prices for very mediocre food. In addition to this, there is always a very long line at the counter and checkout register, so count on standing in line for at least 10-15 minutes. Once you do purchase your food, the tables are almost all completely filled, and even if you are lucky enough to find a table it will be for two people, so families of 3-4 or more are out of luck. I did not enjoy my time here or my food here. I would recommend finding someplace else to eat or get a drink. Nothing here is worth the price.

I liked the speed and location of the cafe. Best in the whole of the museum. This is my go to for when I have out of town guests and they want to do something I take them to the met. we have lunch.

This is very convenient location and facility but at the lunch hour, it tends to get very crowded and hard to find a table. Try the downstairs cafeteria instead which is less glamorous looking but has a broad menu and many more tables.

While visiting the Metropolitan Museum, I dined with family at the American Wing Cafe. (At a busy lunch-time all the other eateries were either too busy, or hard to find.) We stood in line at this cafeteria-style cafe to get food, drinks etc., That was strangely disorganised as customers had to hop between counters (one for hot food, one for sandwiches, another for drinks, another for payment....) which led to delays and confusion. The food was somewhat bland but what (sadly) made my visit memorable was the dangerous dining tables! They are small pod type tables and we quickly discovered that the base of each table,was actually quite unstable; we had to quickly save 2 mugs of hot coffee spill onto our knees as the table tipped over!! A less fortunate couple at a nearby table had a similar experience, but while the drinks actually spilit all over them and their bags etc., their drinks were ice-cold, so no major scalds took place. Had I seen a Manager before we departed I would have pointed out the hazard - but staff were absent on the cafe area. How can such a major tourist attraction as this show such a disregard for patrons' safety? I do hope somebody removes those tables before a customer is actually scalded/injured. The experience certainly overshadowed our visit to the Met.

well healthy option if you re in new york, very affordable. Everytime i go to new york, i eat at this place

Huge museum one feels to take a rest in between shuffling the galleries. the place has a limited version of food but coffee is nice had a coconut cake and a croissant. the view of the central park on one side and the artifacts on the other is mind soothing

There is no much choice if you want to have a lunch without leaving MET. The place is nice. The food absolutely average, although pretty pricy. The staff is friendly. You have to expect some waiting time to get a table during lunch time.

Nice views, good pricing (for NYC), sometimes hard to find a table.

Great place to take break from sensory art overload. reasonably priced. can get crowded. nice selection of bevrages, sandwiches, salads, etc.

Somehow I am always in museums at lunch time. We have generally gone to the cafeteria style lunch area in the Met but wanted to just relax. This little corner is a great choice: not fancy, not new but food is good, service is good and the lunch portions are the right size. Just right for a break before heading back to the galleries.

The line moves fast and you are seated quickly. Service is quick too for the amount of folks they are serving and feeding. Healthy options abound, especially salads. Service with a smile. We wish they did not seat couples across from each other--would have preferred being seated next to each other, but its a small gripe and they need a system that works for them. Good for kids, but busy.

Not up to what it was in the past. Cold bread very cold cheese and not fresh salad. Very disappointed what this restaurant has become.

The best thing about the cafe is the view of Central Park and the magnificent art of The Met. Customers go through a self-service line to select slightly overpriced items; not so overpriced as to discourage a snack and a moment to pause and reflect on the beauty which permeates The Met.

The food and service we received while eating there sucked. The food was extremely overpriced for what we got (a normal meal of a sandwich, a drink, an apple and chips cost $25), and didn't have many options for those who don't like all the "fancy" stuff they have. My friend who has a tree nut allergy, a potentially fatal one at that, could not get an answer as to whether the peanut butter and jelly sandwich contained any tree nuts and we were all afraid we'd have to try and save him. All the drinks were also shook up so that when you opened them, they sprayed you down. The food itself was made well but obviously made a while ago so it was difficult to eat and there was no room for change on what you were eating. Just overall a poor and disappointing experience.

This is a happy sight after walking around in the museum feeling tired and hungry. Their prices are high, though this is to be expected. Still they do not have a way to warm up their sandwiches ... a pity

Sometimes difficult to get a table if it is crowded, but has a nice selection of sandwiches, salads and snacks

We spent the morning touring the Met, so it was perfect to also take time out here for lunch. My friend and I split a tuna sandwich and we each got a fruit cup. All was fresh and tasty. We sat by the windows and watched the people in Central Park. This cafe is very sunny and relaxing. The prices are moderate and you serve yourself cafeteria style. It is located by the New American Wing.

Okay food, if you need it, as my friend did, to deal with low blood sugar. But I recommend eating before/after you visit the Met and avoid the way overpriced, average food.

Wonderful location at met for a nice snack coffee view of central park nice rest from walking the museum and a wonderful view of central park happily recommend jimbo bateso

We had lunch at the American Wing Cafe on a full day excursion to the Met. At more than $30 it was expensive for two prepacked sandwiches, two filter coffees, and a small bottle of water, but we did enjoy it. My roast turkey sandwich on walnut raisin bread with brie, maple mustard and spinach was fresh and tasty. It’s a pleasant place to sit overlooking a court filled with beautiful sculpture and stained glass, but I can’t help thinking the Met is overcharging, particularly when they also encourage visitors to pay such high admission fees.

We had no illusions about good food when we ate here; we just needed a nosh in the midst of our museum day. To sit and sip an iced tea and watch the people in the light-filled American sculpture hall is wonderful. I could sit here all day with a sketchbook. Is this a missed opportunity for the Met to actually offer delicious food to its patrons? Sure. But then it would be more crowded here!

The cafe is conveniently located in the American Wing next to the Frank Lloyd Wright room. It offers a small but satisfying menu of prepared salads and sandwiches. You serve yourself and bus your own table.

This is a noce break from your day of touring the museum. Our food selection was good, that and a drink did us just right to continue on our full day. Nice spot in the atrium, overlooking the sculpture courtyard and Central Park to the west.

Average cafe in the museum with a good view of the park. Coffee was good but the iced tea was horrible. Good selection of sandwiches. Quick service

Open, spacious. Unfortunately, long lines but they move pretty fast. Clean tables, reasonable prices, food was good but uneventful.