
About Olive Tree Cafe
Longtime joint above the Comedy Cellar with Middle Eastern fare, Chaplin films & chalkboard tables.
What People Are Saying
from Google & Yelp"In 1987, when my dad was 27, he spent a few months in NYC as a young Hungarian construction worker. One of his favorite places was the Olive Tree Café - he used to tell me about the Chaplin films playing on the wall and how you could draw on the tables with chalk. He and his best friend came here often after work. Now it’s 2025, I’m 27, and visiting New York for the first time with my best friend. We came here last night; watched Chaplin films, drew on the table, had amazing truffle fries, and a long, heartfelt conversation. It was truly unforgettable. If I ever have a child, I’ll tell them to come here too one day. Thank you for keeping the magic alive. ❤️"
"Such a beautiful place and the vibes were immaculate. You can even play or write something on the table. Music was the best and by far the best cocktail drink I’ve tried."
"Great restaurant. Very healthy food. Very cozy. Great for a date night. I went by myself before a comedy show but i can't wait to go back with my wife!"
"Good spot to hang out before seeing a show at the cellar. But service can take a while and food was ok. The set up was nice for a quick catch up and can double up as a date spot."
"We came for a drink before seeing a show downstairs and the live music was amazing. Six person band, brass, guitars and singers singing everything from Christmas songs to Bob Marley. Bartender was great, just good vibes all around."
"The service was great, the server made sure we got the table we wanted and the manager checked in on us a couple of times. We got wings, hummus and a..."
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