Cafe Mogador
Moroccan restaurant · Williamsburg ·
Moroccan tagines, couscous, brunch, mint tea, happy hour
Moroccan tagines, couscous, brunch, mint tea, happy hour
"Founded by Rivka Orlin in 1983, Cafe Mogador was a pioneer in the East Village dining scene back in the day when options were mainly limited to Italian, Eastern European, and Latin American fare. The menu was a novelty, focusing on the cuisine of the Moroccan Jewish community, which meant a plethora of small appetizing dishes based on vegetables and yogurt, and mains that focused on tajines and couscous — all served in a laid-back, coffeehouse setting. It’s especially liked amongst the brunch crowd. There’s a second location in Willamsburg." - Robert Sietsema
"“Shout out to the East Village location as well, they're great. But the Williamsburg location has a little sort of indoor-outdoor moment in the back where they've got plants and the ceiling's quite high and it's quieter in there. It’s also pretty good for a gluten-free person. They have a gluten-free bread substitute until 4 p.m., I wanna say, which is nice if you don't do pita. They'll also give you cucumbers and crudite on the side if you're gonna have the hummus—best hummus I've ever had in my life. And their Greek salad is insane. I don't know how they do it, but it's perfect. And the french fries, oh my god…f*cking disrespectful how good those fries are. They come with a harissa ketchup, and then there's another sort of Moroccan hot sauce. I always get them both, the ketchup and hot sauce. Double dip, delicious.”" - brennan carley
"This Moroccan spot is open every day for lunch, dinner, and that awkward time in between when wanting a drink and having an empty stomach are like the devil and angel on your shoulder pulling you in different directions. Fortunately, it’s a dilemma Mogador can help solve thanks to their daily Happy Hour from 4-6pm that includes a free mezze with the purchase of two drinks." - matt tervooren
"Not every date is a special occasion. Most aren’t, actually - and that’s why you should know about Cafe Mogador. It’s a restaurant on Wythe Avenue where you can sit and eat some good Moroccan food that doesn’t cost too much. The original location is in the East Village, but the Williamsburg space is a little nicer, and it it has a greenhouse-like room in the back." - bryan kim
"You could argue that grilled meat and couscous are both kind of healthy for you and, actually, we’re going to make that argument. Come to Mogador and have some vegetarian couscous or a chicken tagine with rice and chickpeas, or a big salad. Your meal will be filling, and you’ll leave feeling like a spring chicken. Plus, there’s a pretty atrium/greenhouse in the back where you can eat your dinner, which is a huge plus in our book." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, will hartman
