After 100 years, it was time for a restaurant. -Jen
Be sure to check out the wallpaper in *both* bathrooms, and enjoy the Jason Polan drawings hanging in the hallway as you wait. -Jen
“The Café is a master class in how to court both the old and the new, imbued with a hard-earned air of authority and gorgeously designed to pay detailed homage to Russ & Daughters’ history.” -The New Yorker
The seltzer is free! -Jen
Check out their brunch. Get a classic spread of smoked fish, cream cheese, and a bagel, or go for one of the egg dishes, like matzoh brei, or scrambled eggs with lox and onion. -Eater
Portions are a bit small so make sure you order enough food. Everything is really good but you might end up spending a bit more than you'd think. -harryh
The new old New York. -Jen
a bit pricier than the shop, but great options (including egg dishes) and a _beautiful_ design. -Jon
Ess gezunterheyt! Can't go wrong with anything but if it is your first time, go with The Classic board. R&D dominates the lox game. -ben
The Halvah Ice Cream for dessert is a must. Sweet, a little nutty, and a total delight. -Courtney
This is Jewish brunch heaven. Just get there early if you don't want a long wait. Super Hebster -- whitefish salad, salmon, wasabi infused roe on bagel toast -- and the Lower Sunny Side (pictured). -Noah
I like it here. Nothing like a lox and bagel in NYC. Gets super busy even for a solo diner, so go during off peak times or be ready to wait. -RTWgirl
Get the Halva ice cream. Not too sweet, and the perfect way to balance your palate after having fish. -Simon
Gotta get the classic smoked salmon with cream cheese bagel. -Kate
Bartender Dimitri and hostess Zoe are wonderful and great at their job. Get to hot/cold smoked salmon and the super heeb -Wesley
Breakfast Martini, Pastrami Russ, French toast. Perfect. -David
Coffee soda is sweet, fizzy, and delicious. Add milk for an egg cream like experience. Like Vietnamese coffee but bubbly! -alicetiara
I've honestly never been huge on lox until I came here. Get the eggs benny with a bagel on the side. Don't skip the egg cream and Bloody Mary, either. Also, the coffee is incredible. What a place! -Yera
The Eggs Benny is served on Challah instead of the usual English muffin. My skepticism disappeared after the first bite - it's amazing. -Nate
Expensive for the portion sizes. -Elie
