12 Chairs Cafe

Chef Mayaan Glass makes the best homemade hummus in Manhattan! It’s absolutely delicious and fresh. You can have a dinner party just around this recipe. 12 chairs in MacDougal continues to be an excellent Mediterranean restaurant for delicious food, drinks, events and elevated evenings out while enjoying home comfort cooking. I would highly recommend not only for brunch and dinner, but also as a beautiful event space.Kate Amrani hosts the best experiences, whether it’s a coffee, dinner or a lavish event in the space next door. Genuinely kind and passionate for the company, she treated me with a lovely experience. I always knew the food was great but I very impressed with how beautiful the popups and events she organized. I’m definitely planning to come here regularly including bringing friends for a dinner to explore unique dishes and recommending for events :)

This Israeli brunch spot shines with dishes that feel both comforting and refined. The Jachnun is outstanding - rich, tender, and full of slow-cooked flavor. The Masabacha arrives warm and deeply satisfying, a true tribute to homestyle Israeli cooking. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, the kind of place where the energy lifts your mood the moment you walk in. For anyone craving thoughtful Israeli flavors and genuinely great food, this restaurant is an easy recommendation.

I assume this restaurant is named after a very funny 1970s Mel Brooks movie. Middle Eastern or Israeli restaurant. I liked the food. Chicken skewers were excellent and so was the Israeli salad. Chicken schnitzel was a little dry but good. Loved the pickles but they were a little on the spicy side. I would go back again without any hesitation.

12 chairs is located in SoHo just off of Houston street and is near popular venues such as the Comedy Cellar. My group of friends attended on a Friday night. They advertise serving Middle Eastern food, specifically Israeli. Food: 5/5 - We ordered a variety of spreads and small plates which came with pita and falafel. The hummus was some of the best I've ever had, incredible! I also ordered the Arayes, which are crispy stuffed pita with spiced ground meat, which were also amazing. Service: 4/5 - Service was friendly and helpful, however we were reminded multiple times that the table after us needed to be seated by 7:30 (our reservation was at 6:00). We are not slow eaters and did not ask for more time deciding on drinks or food, so we felt that if we were taking too long that it wasn't on us. Atmosphere: 3/5 - We were packed in like sardines. Seating is in small wooden chairs. I was sat towards the end of the table and my legs were essentially on top of my friends' who was sat at the head of the table. It is also quite loud with upbeat music being played even when we walked in at 6:00. I was told that the restaurant is popular on social media and that they bring out tambourines and people get up and dance, however none of this occurred while we were there. None of the decor choices particularly stood out to me. All in all, delicious restaurant with wonderful food, but could be an uncomfortable or overstimulating experience for some.

Amazing food Amazing service I love 12 chairs. My go to for brunch, birthday celebrations, date nights, you name it! For brunch today I had my go to borek- which is so amazing here pefectly crispy w potato and runny egg. Upgraded to an Israeli breakfast so it came with an OJ, coffee, delicious Israeli salad and bread and dips. I love how fresh the produce is! The labneh and tuna are my favorite dips but they are all amazing! My friend had the SMOKED SALMON SCRAMBLED- Soft-scrambled eggs over toasted challah bread, served with smoked salmon and capers with tea and grapefruit juice and really enjoyed it as well. She said the lox was very high quality and the eggs were perfectly cooked. We were not rushed at all and enjoyed a lazy, laid back brunch. We ended the meal with a chocolate pistachio halva mousse to celebrate her birthday that was exquisite. 12 chairs you will see me again!

It’s our first time at an Israeli cafe recommended by our daughter. It was such a great meal. We ordered shakshuka and arayes as recommended by our server. I really like the arayes which when eaten with the spicy salad is perfect.

12 Chairs Cafe is a small restaurant tucked away on a hidden street in Soho. It has about 10-12 tables, so reservations are highly recommended. The tables are pretty close together, making it more cozy than private. The service is great—quick and efficient—but they'll pressure you to leave the table quickly. The food, however, really shines. Prices are quite reasonable, especially considering the generous portions per plate. All dishes are shareable. I personally recommend the chicken and potatoes as the main dish!

The food here was delicious! The orange juice was fresh and delicious, the pita was hot, soft, and chewy, and the baba ghanoush was light, creamy, and savory. The spicy platter was addictively tasty and hot. The cucumber tomato salad was SO good -- I ate almost two bowls of it. Overall the appetizer-type items were very excellent. I got the smoked salmon and scrambled egg. The egg was extremely creamy and a bit cheesy, and paired well with the not-too-salty salmon. I would've enjoyed this more if I wasn't so stuffed from the apps! We also got a special chickpea dish which was like a chunky hummus -- very interesting! I'd definitely come back! The salad and apps alone are worth the visit.