Roof Garden Cafe at the MoMA

Anybody and everybody who’s heard of New York has heard of the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. Actually, anybody who has the slightest of interest in art anywhere in the world would’ve heard of the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art.

Well, what many people may not have heard of is this drinking spot that is perched on the fifth floor of one of Manhattan’s greatest museums. The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden, also simply known as the Roof Garden Café, is considered to be the crown jewel of MoMA.

This café is a really charming way to impress your date. After looking at some of the greatest art work in the world, you can stroll casually to this roof top restaurant and gaze at the impressive views of the Central Park. In our knowledge, rarely anyone has come away without being wowed by what this place has to offer.

When we talk about offering, it’s less in terms of food and drinks and more in terms of satisfaction. To be very honest, the Roof Garden Café is little more than a concession stand that offers a few kinds of beers, some mixed drinks and daiquiris, mojitos. Accompanying the drinks are sandwiches and for desserts you can opt for brownies and ice cream.

However, even if it doesn’t offer the best dining option, it has to be one of the most romantic places in New York. During the day when the weather is fine, you can grab a shady spot underneath the wisteria-laced trellis. Be prepared for some competition, since the regulars guard these spots ferociously. At night, you can sit under the stars and watch the Manhattan Skyline twinkling below you.

If you are hard pressed for topics of conversation, you can look at the various sculptures on the roof deck and start talking about them. This small exhibit of sculptures changes very often and it’s just as much a feature of interest as the entire feel of the garden.

So, whether it is a low key date that you are out on, or you want to grab a quick bite before you head to work, or you want to escape the stuffy rooms of your office – the Roof Garden Café welcomes you. It’s peaceful, serene, quite, and there is something about it that puts you in an introspective mood.

The Place: The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden, the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Address: 1000 Fifth Ave., 5th fl, New York, NY 10028 at 82nd St.

Phone: 212-535-7710

Days and Timings

Monday: Closed (Except Holiday Mondays)

Tuesday–Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

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One Response to “Roof Garden Cafe at the MoMA”

1. Sandy Siebert says:

   February 2, 2011 at 11:26 am

   What and when is the 2011 roof top garden installation?