Nolita
Get directions | 242 Mott St., New York, NY 10012
Hours | Sunday 8:30am-11pm, Monday 8:30am-11pm, Tuesday 8:30am-11pm, Wednesday 8:30am-11pm, Thursday 8:30am-11pm, Friday 8:30am-11pm, Saturday 8:30am-11pm
Ever see a crew of smokin’ hot models – female or male – walking down the street and wonder, ‘Where have these fine human specimens been all my life?’ Lunching at Cafe Gitane, that’s where. There are so many European runway jockeys and uber-cool celebs in this place, you’d think they’re giving away free Diet Coke and cigarettes. Nope, they’re just serving avocado toast, dusted with pepper flakes.
Cafe Gitane is the epitome of the ‘it’ downtown cafe – a quintessential Nolita eatery and place to See And Be Seen that so many places try (and fail) to replicate. The food is actually pretty good. Dinner can be underwhelming, but brunch is solid, and the prices aren’t as bad as you might expect. But Cafe Gitane isn’t for everyone. The place is tiny, and staring down a bunch of really hot people while you cram your fat ass into a little chair isn’t always awesome. You are also pretty much guaranteed to face long waits, but during the summer it’s a great warm weather dining destination, and can be worth hanging around for a table on the street or near one of the big windows. Especially if you’re looking to drink some coffee and watch the action go by.
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LES TARTINES et PETITS PLATS
New York’s first! Avocado Toastv Lemon juice, olive oil, chili flakes, toasted seven grain8.00with an egg (fried or hard boiled) and/or tomatoadd 2.00 each
Smoked Salmon crème fraîche, cherry tomato, red onion, lemon zest, fresh basil, toasted 7 grain9.00
Hummus Tartinevv cucumber, rose blossom, sesame oil, toasted seven grain9.00
Spicy Moroccan Oranges and Olivesvv French baguette, or toasted pita7.50
Baked Fetav tomato, black olives, capers, thyme, French baguette11.00
v = vegeterian, or vv = vegan (option available)
LES SALADES
add egg 2.00, add organic chicken 6.00, add grilled salmon 8.00
Hearts of Palmvv, gf with avocado, oranges, endive, chili fakes and cilantro and lemon olive oil dressing14.00
Smoked Trout Bowlgf black lentils, arugula, avocado, walnut, dried cranberry, cherry tomato, goat cheese, vinaigrette14.00
LES SPECIALITES
Moroccan Couscousvv red pepper, eggplant, potato, golden raisin, toasted pine nut, hummus, mint, red pepper spread on baguette
with organic chicken
with Merguez sausages15.00
add 6.00
add 5.00
Pomegranate Glazed Salmon Fillet on a bed of mixed greens, watercress, oranges, radish and black olives, in an orange pomegranate vinaigrette18.00
Hachis Parmentiergf organic ground beef with mashed potatoes, garlic cream and organic mixed greens with cherry tomatoes and basil17.00
Grilled Eggplantv with tapenade, goat cheese and pesto
on watercress16.00
LES PAINS GARNIS / SANDWICHES 15.00
served with mixed greens
Breakfast Sandwich with baked eggs, parmesan, roasted tomato, chipotle mayo on French baguette or brioche bun
with merguez sausages
add 2.00
Organic Roasted Chicken on Baguette parmesan, chipotle mayo, and tomatoes
with anchovies
add 1.00
Kimolosv tomato, eggplant, red peppers, potato, feta, olives, housemade focaccia
Gluten free 7-grain bread $.50 extra per slice
v = vegeterian, or vv = vegan (option available)
LES DESSERTS9.00
Guilt-Free Berry Chocolate Pievv, gfBread Pudding
LES CAFES
all also available “iced”
Espresso4.00Latte / Cafe Creme5.00
Macchiato4.25Americano4.25
Cortado4.75Mocha5.50
Cappuccino / Flat White4.75Chocolat Chaud5.00
milk options: dairy, almond milk +0.50, oat milk +0.75
LES BOISSONS FRAICHES
Lurisia water, still or sparkling4.00Fresh Citron Presse6.25
House Brew Ice Tea Mint or Hibiscus5.75Boylan Ginger Ale4.75
Fresh Orange Presse add ginger +17.00Coca Cola, Diet Coke4.25
Fresh Watermelon Presse7.00
LE PALAIS DES THES6.00
THE DES LORDS EARL GREY
Strong bergamot flavor, enhanced with safflowerBIG BEN ENGLISH BREAKFAST
Rich blend of Indian Assam and Chinese Yunnan tea. Mild and invigoratingTHE DU HAMMAM BERRIES GREEN TEA
Chinese green tea with roses, dates, berries, and orange blossom water
THE EN VRAC / LOOSE LEAF7.00
MOROCCAN MINT TEA
Whole mint leaf, with a hint of gunpowder green tea
