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title: "Union Square Cafe"
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# Union Square Cafe

Homepage Main content starts here, tab to start navigating Slide 1 of 6 Slide 2 of 6 Slide 3 of 6 Slide 4 of 6 Slide 5 of 6 Slide 6 of 6 hero gallery paused, press to play images slides Playing hero gallery, press to pause images slides Union Square Cafe is a neighborhood restaurant founded in 1985 by Danny Meyer. Today, helmed by Executive Chef Lena Ciardullo, it remains one of New York’s most essential restaurants. Our menu draws inspiration from the Union Square Greenmarket and the experience is centered around warmth, comfort, celebration, and hospitality. At Union Square Cafe, you will always find a place to call home.       Union Square Cafe is open from 11:30am on weekdays and 11am on weekends. We serve lunch, aperitivo hour, dinner, and weekend brunch. You can find us on the southeast corner of 19th & Park Avenue. Menus     Hours & Location     Reserve