CafeDelia

Amazing food and great prices! Cute atmosphere with plenty of places to sit. Lady was very friendly who served us our food and it tasted so fresh.

OMG! The best Georgian food I have ever had in USA! I had Khinkali, Mushroom Pie, Kada and Honey cake! Everything was delicious, fresh, tasted like homemade and you can tell they are using quality ingredients. I can’t say enough great things about this place! If you ever in the area don’t hesitate to stop by and try something new. There is a menu on the wall that explains every dish, for customers who are not familiar with Georgian cuisine. I am definitely coming back to try their Kubdari!

I have been saving this place for so long! Finally, I tried, and I'm super satisfied. The boat cheese was amazing, and beet balls were interesting. It's always a pleasure to try something new. It's a small cute place, but it still has many seats + very kind service. I'd like to come back again, and I definitely recommend to try!

Wow! Absolutely loved this place! Don’t let the low key, casual atmosphere distract you from the amazing quality and homemade authentic Georgian food. I highly recommend for affordable and authentic Georgian

A warm local Georgian place which is owned by a super friendly and easy going owner with a simple but cute decor. The service is also great with the owner happy to recommend the dishes. I wanted to tick off the traditional Georgian dish, Adjaruli Khachapuri. It's basically a bread boat filled with cheese and raw egg yolk. It's a baked dish and is best eaten when hot. One needs to mix the raw egg yolk properly within the cheese and then devour it. The bread was easy to break with crisp sides while the cheese was really creamy and smooth. It basically felt like a better version of NYC cheese pizza minus the marinara, and I would happily choose this one over pizza! The dish is simple, filling and soul satisfying which made me love it. The prices too are pretty decent compared to the neighborhood they are located in. Overall an amazing experience with Georgian food, would definitely come back to try their Khinkali (dumplings) next time!

A Georgian casual eatery in Manhattan offering all things one could find in a fancier sit down restaurant. The staff were all very friendly and patient. What makes them unique is they offer all the pies in vegan versions. The mushroom dumplings and pie were great and so were the salads (walnut, spinach, eggplant). Highly recommend.

Very reasonably priced good Georgian food! Service is very pleasant. Especially recommend the Khinkali and any of the khachapuris. While I do prefer Khinkali with lamb, these are very good and much more affordable. This is the perfect kind of place to go when you don't need anything fancy and just want tasty comfort food at a good price. Highly recommend.

Been here twice, once ordered the beef stew and another time ordered chicken stew. The price might be a bit high for casual food, but this is no big deal knowing the amount of food it comes with. Make sure to leave an empty stomachs because these are packed with meat. Soup in beef stew has a thicker texture and is well melded with flavor of the beef. Soup in chicken stew has more veggie taste, making chicken thigh not as bland. The only thing is that some part of the dish is not as warm as other parts that are burning hot. This may be from heating up in a microwave, not too sure. Beef stew has a more balanced taste and will be more satisfying, while the chicken stew has more protein. The bread that came with the two dishes is unexpectedly good. It’s freshly baked, crispy on the outside and soft inside. Lady at the check is sweet and friendly, always with a smile on. Overall, this place is great for casually getting a snack and a satisfying meal.

My friends and I were beyond blown away by CafeDelia. The staff went above and beyond to recommend dishes that we would like. They were so patient and accommodating! I have never had a better experience in a restaurant before! It was our first time eating Georgian food and we can't wait to come back. We ordered: Megruli Khachapuri, beets with walnuts, spinach with walnuts, ajapsandali, chvishtari and Tarragon Lemonade. Everything we ate was delicious! The Megruli Khachapuri was so cheesy and delicious! We dipped some of the pieces in the ajapsandali and it was 10/10! The flavors were amazing! Please make sure you try the tarragon lemonade!! It has such a good flavor!

This is my first time trying out Georgian food and I have to admit. It's pretty amazing! The flavor is so different and tasty. I had their eggplant with walnut and cheese pie. The cheese pie is so good because it wasn't too cheesy but like just cheesy enough for the flavor to stick with the crust. Just when I thought things couldn't get any better the staff said I should eat it with the eggplant with walnut combine. I was blown away how much the flavor changed after that. It was a combination of cheese but very balance with the settledness of the egg plant and walnuts. It was just unique and balanced. I would come back here to try out their other dishes. Also price is pretty good as well with average being around 9-15 dollars. Not bad at all for something unique!

I've never had georgian food before and this was an amazing introduction to it. I'm a big fan of the penovani khachapuri and mushroom pie. Taking a bite out of the two blew my mind for how amazing and tasteful they were able to make something seemingly simple. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly and tasted so good that I couldn't stop eating it. Next time I come here, I would definitely want to try the adjaruli khachapuri. I did also order the spinach pie but wasn't a fan, there was too much spinach to my liking personally. Service was also amazing. My friend and I came in almost right before they were closing, yet the staff were so friendly to serve us, and asked to make sure we had or wanted utensils. Loveable staff. This is a local georgian place near washington square park and for the price that you pay, its pretty decent in comparison to the surrounding area that it is in. Its a little small inside so its more so a take out place, but there is some seating near the windows if you want to eat inside.

A warm local Georgian place which is owned by a super friendly and easy going owner with a simple but cute decor. The service is also great with the owner happy to recommend the dishes. I wanted to tick off the traditional Georgian dish, Adjaruli Khachapuri. It's basically a bread boat filled with cheese and raw egg yolk. It's a baked dish and is best eaten when hot. One needs to mix the raw egg yolk properly within the cheese and then devour it. The bread was easy to break with crisp sides while the cheese was really creamy and smooth. It basically felt like a better version of NYC cheese pizza minus the marinara, and I would happily choose this one over pizza! The dish is simple, filling and soul satisfying which made me love it. The prices too are pretty decent compared to the neighborhood they are located in. Overall an amazing experience with Georgian food, would definitely come back to try their Khinkali (dumplings) next time!

Staff is so friendly. The restaurant itself is spotless and the menu organization is so visually pleasing. The prices are really fair, bordering on a steal. I mean getting a cheeseboat for 14 bucks is almost half the cost of Cheeseboat in Brooklyn and just about the same size. The cheeseboat is made fresh to order and the bread is crisp and absolutely perfect. The pastries are maybe six bucks and packed with filling. The honey cake is amazing.

Georgian food! Yum. They even have tarkhun. You can order whatever they have ready or wait a few minutes for freshly baked food. The mushroom and spinach pastries are spectacular, and they have spinach and eggplant spreads. I will definitely be back to try all of the vegetarian menu items. There's quite a bit of counter seating or you can take things to go. Don't forget to get a grape nut sweet :)

Fast casual Georgian food? Only in New York! They forgot the Chashushuli in our take out order and my dining companion had to go back to Cafedelia to get it. They were appropriately apologetic when I called about the missing beef stew and threw in some free cake. The Megruli Khachapuri was extra cheesy, as you'd expect from a "traditional Georgian double cheese pie with a rich top layer of crusted cheese." Quite possibly a little too cheesy for this cheese lover! As a carb connoisseur, I appreciated that the hot dishes come with a choice of mashed potatoes or rice. We, of course, had both. I'd definitely order the Tabaka (marinated oven fried chicken with Georgian spices) and Chashushuli (slow cooked hearty beef in stewed tomatoes, sweet onion, Georgian spices, and fresh herbs) again. And next time I'd try the Adjaruli Khachapuri. After all, who can resist the call of a "boat-shaped, oven-baked dough stuffed with molten cheese, topped with egg and a choice of a butter?"

This is my favorite place to go back to when I visit NYC. The staff/owners are incredibly friendly and always recommend great options based on what you want to try. The food is made fresh, and always delicious. It truly feels like comfort food and as my friend said, "you can taste the love." I highly recommend this place!

Food is top notch, but a couple improvements could be made: - the high chairs have a footrest that is way too low for any normal human being - the place could use some music for some sort of atmosphere. It's eerily silent

such good georgian food. great pricing, mix of healthy and not so healthy which i love. pkhali is delicious, chicken chakhokhbili is my favorite (the pickles on the side!!!) a staple for us

I have only tried the varies savory pies they have and they are delicious! Going back to get the dumplings. The service is super nice and very friendly. The mushroom pie is exceptional. I am not vegan, but they have many vegan options. Great food!

great hospitality - the worker was so friendly and accommodating. She explained everything on the menu to me :') great food - I got the beef stew for myself but I def want to come back for the other pastries. The side of bread was probably my favorite bc it was HOT, perfectly salted, crunchy outside & soft inside. Divine smell. Nice ambiance - nice chill setting and v clean. Was skeptical to try something new but I 100% recommend

The vegan penovani lobiani is most likely going to be my craving. Not familiar with Georgian food but for my fellow latin food lovers this bean pastry is giving empanada and pupusa deliciousness. Staff was sweet even thought it was almost closing. Extremely happy about this find.

This is a hidden gem in the neighborhood. The food is fresh out the oven. The kubdari meat pie is deliciously savory. The khachapuri is gooey and cheesy. The khinkali dumplings are juicy. I encourage everyone to give them a try!

The staff was super kind and the food was delicious! Everything came out faster than expected and the portion sizing was great. Cheese boat had the perfect amount of cheese

Leave it to a city like New York City to help make Georgian food accessible. Cities have sit-down Georgian restaurants, but this spot is more fast-casual. It's a tiny spot with friendly service. Pictures of the dishes decorate the walls, but a server is more than welcome to recommend items. My wife and I split a khachapuri, warm flat bread from the oven with cheese, butter and egg. Mix it together for cheesy goodness. It was delicious! There are tables inside or you can get your order to go.

The guy at @cafedelianyc quickly persuaded me into ordering these Georgian dumplings, and he was right! They were delicious! Loved the fillings with meat, herbs, and spices. They were filled with hot broth as well!

Fantastic to have another Georgian option in the area. I've had several dishes from there, everything was spot on. But I don't think I'll be getting meat from them. The Chicken Mtsvadi was way too salty for my taste. They are great at baked stuff and veggies though. Extremely nice service, too!

This was such good comfort food for a rainy day!! omg i was so warmed up and it really was SO delicious!! i LOVED the soup and they weren't stingy on the meatballs. The spinach and cheese pie was SO good. im not the biggest fan of feta, which it included feta and mozz, but that's more personal rather than anything about how they made it. The staff was SO friendly. It was very clean inside and just a good place to sit for a quick meal. I will say be ready to wait for your food because they do make it fresh, but it's so worth it!!

Whenever I visit the city, I always eat in my tried-and-tested places, as well as try something new. For this trip, I finally managed to stop by this little Georgian cafe and taste their dishes. I wasn't disappointed. We sampled their famous cheese pizza and left wanting for more. It was as good as it looked. To be healthy, we also ordered the spinach and beet walnut salad; those little balls were delicious. Too bad I don't live in the city anymore coz this place offers delectable goodies at affordable prices. No complaints on the service. I think they even give discounts to NYU students and staff if I recall correctly.

easy grab and go place as there's not that much seating inside. The workers were very kind. bright and open atmosphere. I got the vegan spinach pie for six dollars and it was very tasty, loved the crust surrounding it. it was warmed up for me and the crust was still crunchy which was a +1 for me. kinda got sick of eating the spinach filling the more i ate it but still good overall!!

Came here for lunch, the owners are extremely friendly and take time explaining how to eat the georgian dishes. We got the Khinkali dumplings, which were full of soup and huge. I didn't expect to be so full from three dumplings. We also tried the mixed spinach and beets with walnuts, which had an interesting hummus like texture. Next time, i really want to try the khachapuri or kubdari.

Casual Georgian food near me, finally. This place is pretty great in terms of quality and price. I've tried: Penovani lobiani (bean pie): 4/5 Spinach cheese pie: 5/5 Chakhokhbili chicken stew: 5/5 Cheesy corn bread with spinach salad: 3.5/5 Honey cake: 5/5. Cheesy corn bread was kind of a letdown, it was not as soft and buttery as Oda House. Maybe that's just because in comparison everything else is so good. Also, sometimes you're served the food already cut into little kid-size bits which is annoying... I can cut my own food. But I mean, I'm still going to try the entire menu.

After knowing that it was my first visit, the girl who took my order patiently walked me through the main options and explained what the items were like. I ended up getting the eggplant walnut rolls and the dips, which came in a set of two of the same flavor, but she kindly offered to mix one spinach and one beet dip for me! The eggplant walnut rolls were really good, though rather oily, and the dips were good as well - subtle and natural flavors, not overly processed. I actually liked the beet one more though I'm not a fan of beets! I also got to try the mushroom pie, which was SO good. The pastry part was perfectly doughy and flaky, filled with generous amount of sautéed mushrooms. I really appreciated that everything tasted natural and subtle. It's a small storefront but spacious and very clean. Their customer service is absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend!

A Georgian casual eatery in Manhattan offering all things one could find in a fancier sit down restaurant. The staff were all very friendly and patient. What makes them unique is they offer all the pies in vegan versions. The mushroom dumplings and pie were great and so were the salads (walnut, spinach, eggplant). Highly recommend.

The Spinach & Beet salad felt more like a dip or spread, YUM! Sliced Eggplant wrap walnut thingy was tasty too. Tried the Grape dessert it was really interesting! My first time, it's grape juice mix with flour, then harden somehow becomes line gummy sorta. Very interesting texture in a good way. Staff was super friendly.

I want to like this place so much more than I do. I've been here before (a couple years ago) and gotten hard chalky churchkhela, but coming here for Georgian food is so much easier than going to Brighton Beach, and it's one of my favorite cuisines, so I really wanted to give them another chance. This time the churchkhela was great - a thin skin with a jellylike give and a strong grape-skin flavor - but the eggplant walnut rolls were thickly dry like peanut butter with barely any spice and the cheesy bread was also thick and dry. I felt like the entire meal ended up on the roof of my mouth. I guess a long rolling seasick ride on the D train is in my future.

Short review: Fantastic cheap Georgian food with very nice staff. Would recommend their khachapuri, pkhali/spinach dip, and honey cake and I plan on going back to try a lot more of their dishes (khinkali/soup dumplings and their stews in particular.) I walked here with another after seeing the glowing reviews and everything listed is accurate and more. I'm quite familiar with Georgian food and this is easily some of the best in the city at a lower price point than most Georgian places outside of a few hole in the wall bakeries in Brooklyn. The staff here is super nice and accommodating (almost a bit too much so with one of the guys (I believe the owner) giving away things to us and others) and they also explain the menu patiently for those unfamiliar. Before ordering, they had samples of some of their desserts. Churchkhela/grape and walnut "candle:" The version here was a lot softer than others probably as it was fresher. Unique texture and tasty Qada/Kada cake: A good buttery/sugary cake. Good version of it also. They also had a sample of their cigarette cake (which also has walnuts and raisins among other things) which the other person enjoyed. We decided to order a bunch of different appetizers. Along with the rest of the menu, they had a special mushroom pie of the day which we ordered along with a few other things while waiting for their khachapuri. Spreads: Pkhali/vegetable spreads with walnuts: The very accommodating staff allowed us to get one each of their spinach and beet spreads. As per usual, I preferred the spinach version which is excellent here but both were fantastic. Badridzhani Nigvsit/Eggplant with walnut sauce: Also well made. Better texture than the other places around there. Chvishtari/corn bread with cheese: They gave us each one for free which was very nice of them. It's not my favorite thing but they make quite a good version here. Pies: Mushroom pie: Don't know the Georgian word for it. This was a special. The mushrooms had some wonderful roasted flavors. Would recommend they add it to the menu. Mkhlovani/Spinach pie: Good version. Good texture though I preferred the mushroom version Adjaruli Khachapuri/bread boat with cheese/egg/butter: This comes out with an egg yolk in the middle. You put the butter in and then mix everything together. Excellent version; especially for the price. It's probably the most famous Georgian dish and for good reason. Very cheesy and rich and you could make a meal out of it alone. We decided to get dessert to go and the man again gave us two of their offerings for free. She wanted the chocolate cream cake while I got the honey cake and we cut a small part of each. The former was quite good being moist and better than expected (but then again everything was good here so I don't know why I expected different.) The honey cake here is fantastic. Very moist and not overly sweet and the best version in Manhattan by a mile. Their drink selection is what you find in other Georgian spots and the prices are similarly pretty cheap. Good lemonades (get the pear one) and borjomi along with some other things I didn't recognize. This small place is yet another good restaurant on 8th. Very nice staff and the food is both affordable and delicious. Great place to introduce people to Georgian food and highly recommended. Everything was either good or fantastic. Will go back (presumably multiple times) to sample the rest of the menu. Upper 4.

Love this place! We came in two days in a row while we were attending a conference down the street. The staff is super friendly, and the food is both affordable and delicious. It's a mix of Eastern European and Georgian (Khachapuri!) street food classics and vegan alternatives. It's pretty challenging to find a place that does both, and this place is one of those rare gems. Highly recommend the pea soup. My four-year-old, who usually is a big bread and carbs in general person, picked this and loved it (as did I). We'll definitely be back!

I ordered every soup they had (I had jaw surgery and was on a liquid diet) Everything was delicious. I am definitely coming back just to try the other food that's actually solid lol

Some of the freshest food I ever ate. Very interesting menu that will please any American palate.

Excellent Georgian fast casual at reasonable prices. They offer some of the national specialties, like khachapuri (cheese stuffed bread) and khinkali (meat dumpling); but many of the items are versions of traditional dishes adapted to make them easier to take out or eat on the go. The highlights for me are the vegan mushroom and spinach pie, the ajapsandali, which is a sort of differently spiced ratatouille, the walnut-stuffed eggplant rolls, and the lobio, a spicy bean stew that comes with pickles and chvishtari, a cheese-stuffed cornbread. Among the desserts, the grape/walnut-based churchkhela is very unusual and delicious, especially if you prefer less sweet desserts. The staff is great, very friendly and accommodating. The pretty illustrations on the wall do a great job of explaining the dishes; but the staff is more than happy to help you out if necessary. I would highly recommend it.

What makes Cafedelia is the service. Jeez. Warmer than the complementary tea I was served. The staff will explain all the menu options if you've never had Georgian food before and (for now) offer samplings of the various desserts. Fantastic place to stop by for a quick meal (though some items require an extra wait as they're prepared fresh). Do it! Lemon ginger tea Cheesy pastry flakes in mouth Satisfied again

Went here for the salad and pies, left super impressed with the hospitality amd care that the staff showed. Was guided on best sellers and recommendations, each one explained carefully. Service was quick too.

I love this place, my husband and I love Georgian food and when I am too lazy to cook it myself, this place helps. Our classic set is lobio, kharcho and chakhokhbili. Sometimes we also take chashushuli and khachapuri. And in general we have tried almost all the menu. And everything is very homemade and tasty. I absolutely recommend this place.

Absolutely wonderful! Only my second time eating Georgian food and the owner was so kind and considerate to us, explained the menu thoroughly and answered all our questions. Showed us how to eat different dishes and even gave us a student discount r even though it usually only applies during the week. The cheese boat and beef curry are both delicious. Have to come back to try the appetizers and salad. And of course, more Georgian lemonade.

A new Georgian spot with the fast-casual ease of take out, delivery and catering offerings! Check out their: _ Penovani Lobiani ($5.99), a savory pastry stuffed with beans. It's warm & tasty. _ VEGAN Spinach Pie ($4.99) looks similar to Spanakopita. Will try this next time! _ Adjaruli Khachapuri ($11.99) is known as a Georgian pizza. No tomato sauce, though. This dough is topped with cheese & EGG. I look forward to trying this next time! _ Khinkali ($10.99) is akin to soup dumplings! They currently only have a meat option, but will soon offer a vegetarian option. Looking forward to trying those! They have VEGAN, VEGETARIAN and GLUTEN-FREE offerings, and NYU Students get a discount! The staff & owner are friendly and will answer any questions that you may have. Recommended!!

It was still good as I got the spinach pastry and also the parsley carrot mushroom soup. I would not get the soup again as it was bit basic. The pastry wasn't bad, but some of their items felt inflated as I was still hungry after the meal. Would still come back but order the usuals.

Cute Georgia restaurant/cafe. I love the flavor and quality of their food. Its one of the few affordable Georgian places. The meat pies are definitely worth coming back for. Good crust and flavorful beef meat filling. They have other pies too, like a veggie or cheese one. The chashushuli was again a flavorful beef stew with bread with either mash potatoes or rice. Definitely made me full on its own. Would get again as well. The eggplant roll wasn't bad either. I like how they are introducing new menu items as well so be sure to check out the new items on the chalk board new the cash register.

First time I've tried khinkali, and it was outstanding! The chicken meatball soup was delicious as well. Reasonably priced, and the friendliest service around too! Tip: They ask that you give them 15-20 minutes to prepare the food, which is more than reasonable for the quality they offer. Can't recommend highly enough. Will return often.

Great food, very friendly staff who help explain which Georgian foods to try if you aren't that familiar with it. The cheeseboat and the dumplings were fantastic

very small and unassuming spot. came here with a friend who had raved about it to me. we came right after brunch and didn't have the space for another whole meal, so we tried just the honey cake and it was delicious! i loved the layers on the cake, it was a good amount of "decadent" and was perfect to share between the two of us! i'd go back to try some of their other dishes! i liked the drawings and pictures of the other food on the wall. they show all the ingredients too, which can definitely help if you had allergies to anything and wanted to know what was in the popular dishes. super helpful!

I was hungry enough to feel faint and had 15 minutes before I had to be somewhere. I'm sure I came off as hurried when I asked the woman behind the counter if they had anything immediately ready to eat, but she was remarkably kind and patient with me--and also speedy, ha. About 90 seconds later I was out on the sidewalk stuffing a cheesy bread into my face. Saved my blood sugar and tasted far better than I would've settled for. Would definitely recommend. PS-What is up with Yelp reviewers being so dramatic when talking about a restaurant? Some of y'all crack me up talking about the glint of moonlight bouncing off the staff's eyes when they hand you a piece of bread.

Tastes real! Delicious Georgian cuisine. Highly recommended! P.S. Acharuli Khachapuri is just perfect!

There aren't many Georgian restaurants so when I see one its a no brainer for me! They were patient with me considering I cant pronounce half of the menu. I shared the Chicken stew, flat cheese pie and Churchkhela (grape and walnuts) with a friend and was more than enough. Absolutely delicious! Gives you a home cook feel. Can't wait to go back!

As my plate can tell. It was GREAT. Lovely stuff. Offer coffee or tea for free after lunch. I also happen to get a sample cookies (Free). After I finished. Highly recommend!

Loved this place! Really great customer service. The owner or staff is clearly super passionate about the food abs with good reason-- it's delicious. I got the beef stew on his recommendation and I'll definitely be back to try other things. I also got to sample several pastries and they were lovely.

I've been wanting to try Georgian food for awhile and then I stumbled on this new opening on East 8th, between Broadway/University. I was warmly greeted by a woman who asked me if she could explain the menu to me... I was happy to listen to each delicious item she described before deciding on one of the cheese pies (megruli khachapuri, dough with melted cheese filling, plus extra cheese nicely browned on top) and the chvishtari (cornbread and cheese stuffed in dough, which they usually serve with their salads). The cheese pie looks like a personal deep dish pizza but tastes very different. You have no idea where the pillowy dough ends and the cheese begins. A small casual spot with the most gracious and welcoming service. They also offer complimentary coffee or tea with your order. Khachapuri $8-10 small, $16-18 large, depending on the type you order. I got a small and easily had more than half leftover for the next day. While I was delighted with my all-carb meal, they also have soups, salads and desserts. I will be back!

Ordered a vegetarian spinach pie. Very good, lots of spinach, could use a little more spice! Friendly service, small but clean space.will try other offers! Do they have hot sauce? I'll ask next time.