Cafe Katja - New York

We visited during a busy Saturday, and the service and food were fantastic. We had the salmon and bratwurst as entrees, and both were delicious. The staff was gracious, attentive, and kind, and we had a great overall experience.

Disappointed in the brunch that we had here. The red cabbage salad was very tasty with a lovely tang and texture, but the goulash was a bit tough and didn't have the appropriate depth of flavor. The staff was very kind and nice!

As an Austrian who was excited to share my national cuisine with some friends in NYC, I'm so disappointed to say that this was perhaps the worst attempt at genuine Austrian food I've ever had.The Frittatensuppe basically tasted like nothing and the Frittaten (shredded pancakes) were way too thin so the texture was off. The schnitzel was the most expensive schnitzel I've ever had and yet it was dry and the crumb was only slightly crispy on the outside and way too doughy on the inside. On a real schnitzel, the crumb is a dark golden colour and so thin and crispy that it separates easily from the meat. I have a feeling that the issue may have been that it was cooked in oil that was not hot enough (a mistake that I make at home but not one that a restaurant specialising in schnitzel should make). The only thing I liked was the Zweigelt (Viennese red wine).I gave more than one star because the staff were kind and attentive.

Austrian food, the delightful blend of traditional flavors. Love the smooth and creamy Liverwurst!”

Passed by this spot when I was walking through LES and this place was amazing. Our server Felippe went above and beyond and provided a level of service I've never experienced anywhere else in NYC. The pretzels and beer were phenomenal and are apparently shipped in from Germany each week. I plan on coming back to try their bratwurst!