The Grey Dog - Nolita

Last week, I ate here and, contrary to a past experience of mine at this location, I really enjoyed it! I got the kale caesar salad and tomato soup; starting with the former, the salad tasted extremely flavorful, and the chickpeas were a great touch as well. Likewise, I loved the tomato soup. I definitely recommend coming here for anyone in the area!

Ordered $18 pancakes and they were colder than room temperature. I asked my waiter to send them back and he arrived with them the same exact temperature. The pancakes themselves were good but not exceptional at all. The service was good but considering the fact I wasn’t going to ask for them to be reheated a third time, I will probably not come back.

Things I love:

Prime Location: Situated in the heart of Manhattan, Grey Dog is conveniently accessible for both locals and visitors.

Popular Among Locals and Visitors: Its popularity is evident from the bustling atmosphere and multiple locations spread across the city.

Generous Portions: Grey Dog offers consistently delicious food with generous portion sizes, ensuring diners leave satisfied.

Seating: The restaurant provides ample indoor and outdoor seating, making it an ideal spot for gatherings with friends.

Things to keep in mind:

Peak Hour Challenges: Snagging a table during peak hours can be challenging, if you prefer walking into a restaurant without reservations for a leisurely brunch experience then this place isn’t for you.

Bathroom Queues: With only a single bathroom, customers need to exercise patience during busy hours, as lengthy queues can occur.

Fun, relaxed atmosphere with staff who clearly enjoy their work and tasty, well made food. I enjoyed an iced chai, side salad, and chicken and waffles for a late Monday brunch and spent about $24, would be easy to spend more or less and there are happy hour deals later on in the afternoon.

Honestly I was so unsure of this place. My father and I were both really hungry and just needed somewhere to eat so it was kind of random we chose this place. It was jam packed— so if you want to go on the weekend I’d get a reservation— and they ended up sitting us at the bar. I didn’t love the menu so I ended up just getting a soup, but omg I am so glad I did. This soup was literally so good. Warm salty chicken broth with chicken meatballs, little elbow noodles, beans, and a little bit of cheese. While these ingredients feel like they shouldn’t work together, they really do. It feels like something your mom made out of stuff you had left in pantry— and I mean that in a good way. The soup came with two pieces of sourdough, which I thought were too charred, but ended up working well dipped in the soup. The service was good and the prices are reasonable, overall a really good lunch or brunch place.

This place is outstanding. A perfectly pleasant and high-energy atmosphere. That screams Bohemian. I loved this place and the food is amazing. The drinks are awesome. It is absolutely the place to go. It made 6 more worth a trip, and Kayla, the manager, was an outstanding people leader. Her team was efficient and professional service-oriented. And in her direction was in comp you control of their surroundings. I never felt more welcome in a place.

I was pleasantly surprised at this place for brunch. Seemed like more of a pub but the omelette was great. Omelette with sausage, mozzarella and caramelized onions alongside their sweet potato fries and the toast was a lot better than I expected. Orange juice was good

Was a bit cramped for space inside but well decorated