HUMMUS
$12.00Smooth, house-made chickpeas blended with silky tahini, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and Middle Eastern spices.
Smooth, house-made chickpeas blended with silky tahini, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and Middle Eastern spices.
Traditional creamy hummus topped with crispy, golden herb-packed falafel balls and a drizzle of rich tahini.
Rich house-made hummus topped with warm sautéed mushrooms and sweet caramelized onions.
Smooth hummus topped with seasoned ground beef, toasted pine nuts, and tender sautéed mushrooms.
Seared, grilled Halloumi cheese served with sliced fresh tomatoes, aromatic za’atar, and mellow garlic confit.
Roasted cauliflower tossed with fresh oregano, spicy jalapeño peppers, and sliced red onion, served over smooth tahini.
Tender roasted beet salad tossed with fresh herbs and garlic, finished with crunchy pine nuts and creamy goat cheese.
Whole charred Baladi eggplant drizzled with silky tahini sauce and sprinkled with toasted pine nuts.
Juicy lamb kebabs infused with Middle Eastern spices, grilled to perfection and served on soft pita bread with tahini.
Delicate homemade Russian dumplings filled with savory meat, served hot with sour cream.
Pan-fried homemade Russian potato dumplings topped with sweet caramelized fried onions and cool sour cream.
Crispy chicken schnitzel wrapped in warm pita with fried eggplant, tangy pickles, spicy matbucha, and rich tahini.
Flavorful Tunisian-style tuna salad with boiled potato, hard-boiled egg, zesty harissa, and creamy tahini tucked into pita.
Traditional pita filled with crispy fried eggplant, hard-boiled egg, fresh Israeli salad, mixed herbs, tangy amba, and tahini.
Tender grilled chicken served on crusty ciabatta bread with sweet honey-mustard dressing, crisp mixed greens, and sliced tomato.
Premium Acme smoked salmon on toasted ciabatta with scallions, smooth cream cheese, sliced tomato, red onion, and briny capers.
Crispy, golden house-spiced potato cubes fried until tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside.
Crispy hand-cut sweet potato fries cooked until golden brown and lightly seasoned with sea salt.
Creamy, velvety whipped potatoes prepared fresh daily with butter and fine seasoning.
Thick-cut, oven-roasted potato wedges seasoned with herbs and garlic.
Fresh mixed garden greens tossed in a light, refreshing house vinaigrette.
Finely diced fresh cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, red onion, and parsley dressed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.
Crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, bell pepper, radish, red onion, fresh oregano, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Cured tuna served over crisp romaine lettuce, tender potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, radish, capers, preserved lemon, and hard-boiled egg.
Fresh mesclun greens topped with sliced avocado, tart grapefruit segments, crunchy roasted pecans, and signature 12 Chairs vinaigrette.
Crisp romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and fragrant za’atar croutons.
Tender sliced grilled chicken breast over mesclun greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and sliced mushrooms in a honey-mustard vinaigrette.
Crispy breaded chicken breast schnitzel served over fresh Israeli salad and finished with a rich tahini drizzle.
Grilled pita stuffed with seasoned minced lamb, served alongside a spicy cherry tomato salad and silky tahini.
Pan-seared sea bream fillet served over smooth mashed potatoes with a fresh herb salad and spicy harissa lemon sauce.
Two grilled chicken skewers spiced to perfection, served with a spicy cherry tomato salad, tahini, and crispy potato wedges.
Golden, crispy breaded chicken breast served with smooth mashed potatoes and tangy honey mustard dressing.
Marinated grilled chicken breast served with seasoned potato wedges and honey mustard dressing.
Rich chicken livers sautéed with caramelized onions, served over a bed of buttery mashed potatoes.
Tender cabbage leaves stuffed with ground chicken, rice, and herbs cooked in tomato sauce; served with mashed potatoes.
Butcher’s signature burger blend topped with signature 12 Chairs dressing on a toasted brioche bun, served with sweet potato fries.
Spiced Middle Eastern lamb patty topped with feta cheese, red onion, Israeli pickles, and spicy mayo on a brioche bun, served with hand-cut fries.
Sea bream fillet slowly simmered in a rich, spicy Moroccan tomato and pepper sauce, served over light couscous.
Slow-cooked seasonal vegetables simmered in a fragrant Middle Eastern broth, served over fluffy couscous.
Traditional beet-based soup cooked with root vegetables and aromatic spices, served piping hot.
Comforting chicken soup slowly simmered with traditional Yemenite hawaij spices and fresh herbs.
Chef’s daily homemade soup crafted from seasonal ingredients and herbs.
Crunchy toasted oat granola served with fresh seasonal fruit and creamy yogurt.
Warm, creamy oatmeal topped with fresh seasonal sliced fruits and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Fluffy, golden pancakes served warm with fresh seasonal fruits and maple syrup.
Thick-cut challah bread soaked in sweet egg batter, pan-fried and served with seasonal fruits and cinnamon.
Two eggs cooked any style, served with fresh Israeli salad, assorted cheeses, artisan dips, bread, coffee, and freshly squeezed juice.
Two eggs poached in a simmered, spicy Moroccan tomato and bell pepper sauce, served bubbling in a cast-iron skillet.
Two sunny-side eggs baked in warm tahini sauce in a skillet, served with fresh Israeli salad, green olives, and pita bread.
Crispy, golden cigar dough stuffed with potato puree and a soft runny egg, folded and fried to perfection.
Smashed avocado on toasted artisan bread topped with spicy harissa chili flakes and crumbled feta cheese.
Fluffy three-egg omelette filled with diced tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and savory ham.
Soft-scrambled eggs folded with premium Acme smoked salmon and capers, served over warm toasted challah bread.
Light, fluffy egg white omelette folded with chopped scallions and fragrant fresh herbs.
Refreshing freshly brewed iced tea infused with vibrant mint leaves.
Selection of chilled carbonated soft drinks.
Pure freshly squeezed citrus juice made to order.
Chilled carbonated mineral water.
Freshly brewed hot black coffee.
Concentrated, rich double shot of espresso with layer of crema.
Rich espresso diluted with hot water for a smooth finish.
Espresso combined with steamed milk and topped with dense milk foam.
Smooth espresso blended with steamed milk and a light foam layer.
Warm brewed tea infused with fresh fragrant mint leaves.
Aromatic caffeine-free herbal tea infusion.
Shredded kadayifi pastry layered with warm melted gabneh cheese, drizzled with orange blossom syrup and topped with crushed pistachios.
Traditional Eastern European crepes folded and stuffed with sweet ricotta cheese, lightly pan-fried.
Silky coconut-milk pudding topped with ruby-red pomegranate syrup, toasted coconut flakes, and crushed pistachios.
Rich Belgian chocolate mousse infused with fine brandy, topped with delicate angel-hair style halva and pistachios.
Creamy Israeli-style baked cheesecake served with fresh sliced strawberries.
12 Chairs Cafe brings the vibrant, herb-laden flavors of Tel Aviv and the broader Middle East straight to MacDougal Street. Originally starting as a modest neighborhood nook, this Greenwich Village/SoHo staple has evolved into a beloved culinary destination celebrated for scratch-made dips, sun-drenched produce, and authentic Eastern European-Levantine comfort classics.
Tucked away along MacDougal Street, the dining room is famously tight and cozy, featuring closely nestled tables that create an energetic, communal vibe. Warm wooden finishes, rustic table settings, and dynamic street-side al fresco seating frame a bustling room where high-tempo service keeps tables brimming with pillowy warm pita, fresh herbs, and fragrant Middle Eastern spices.
The menu transitions seamlessly from sunlit morning feasts to lingering evening mezze spreads, anchored by scratch cooking and fresh sourcing:
With small plates ranging from $12 to $17 and heartier entrees holding between $22 and $27, 12 Chairs offers exceptional value in lower Manhattan. Generous portions encourage family-style grazing, particularly when opting for shared dip spreads and warm pita baskets that comfortably fill a table without inflating the check.
Vegetarians and gluten-free diners will find extensive options, from velvety Baladi Eggplant to spice-infused Shakshuka and crisp Shouk Salad. Given the narrow footprint, indoor reservations are strongly advised well in advance, while outdoor tables offer a prime walk-in option for casual afternoon dining.
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The Israeli Breakfast ($25) is a comprehensive morning spread featuring two eggs prepared to your liking, paired with a vibrant chopped Israeli salad, artisan dips like labneh, an array of cheeses, fresh bread, coffee, and freshly squeezed juice.
Yes, 12 Chairs Cafe caters extensively to dietary needs. Naturally gluten-free items include house-made Hummus topped with mushrooms or ground meat, Baladi Eggplant, Beets Salad, and Sea Bream a la Plancha. Vegetarian highlights range from Shakshuka and Sabich to Knafeh and Malabi.
Dishes with higher spice levels, such as the Moroccan Fish ($25) and Shakshuka ($16), feature aromatic North African pepper sauces and harissa with moderate to bold heat. Guests seeking milder options can opt for classic Hummus, Pelmeni, or Dreamy Calloumi.
The MacDougal Street dining space is intimate and tightly spaced, holding roughly 10 to 12 cozy tables. Indoor reservations are strongly recommended in advance, while outdoor patio tables are often available for walk-ins seeking a casual meal.
The dessert menu highlights traditional Middle Eastern and Eastern European sweets, including crisp shredded Knafeh with melted cheese ($16), rose-tinged Malabi pudding topped with pomegranate syrup and pistachios ($13), and pan-fried ricotta Cheese Blintzes ($13).
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