Fanelli's Cafe

Legendary locals only spot that has a warm vibe and some fantastic homemade food...if you're solo, have dinner at the bar, everyone is having a bite there. It gets pretty packed starting on Thursday through the weekend but the other nights are calmer, friendly and filled with people who like talking to strangers (like me!) Recc: Veggie Burger, Chicken Tenders, Hamburgers here are probably the best in Lower Manhattan, love the vibe here! It's less hectic and it's a super nice calm space to grab a bite or warm up with a cup of coffee, spiked if you like it that way, and a great escape from the crowds of Soho! This is said to be the second oldest drinking establishment in New York, but it's a lot more than that, this is like a private clubhouse without a fee. A+++ (the food isn't an afterthought here, it's GREAT and made with love )

I have been going here for almost 20 years. Today was my first time back since the pandemic and will definitely be my last visit.I agree with many of the other reviews here. The service is racist, rude, and indifferent. I got asked to move during my meal to another table. When I said no they kept coercing me and when I finally did move they didn't even help. The food is sub at best. Expect a half portion of whatever you ordered accompanied by a mountain of soggy French fries. Any ambience this place might have had is ruined by the service or lack there of. This place will never make the Green Book and should be eliminated from the phone book.

One of the best, old school pubs in lower NYC. Just walk in and you feel like you're being whisked 50 years backwards, and that's a good thing. The decor and lived-in ambience sets you at ease and tends to melt away whatever current cafes are looming back outside. The servers are all friendly and attentive, and the bartenders are especially comfortable holding court while pouring a great selection of tavern staples at very reasonable prices. The menu offers a variety of casual eats, all of which will hit the spot depending on your mood. Classic Italian dishes come out hot and tasty, while burgers are fresh, juicy and satisfying. Fanelli's is the perfect place to while away a few hours chatting with fellow escapees from the big city grind.

We came here for a late lunch after walking in Soho for hours. There was a lineup, so we put our name in and waited for tables to become available. The good thing was that it was fast and we only waited for 15-20 minutes.It's a cozy café that has a "home" vibe. The staff are friendly , too. We ordered chilly and burger and enjoyed our food. Chilly was definitely our favorite.

Not many places brave enough to put a hot dog on their menu these days, which is a shame. Fanelli's is really a trailblazer in the industry in this respect. Can't name a better spot to post up with a glass of wine/appy spritz and an espresso & people watch

Cool little dive bar on a good block in fun area. It was packed so I bit hectic and no space and people were bumping into me so I'll try another time when it's not happy hour or have a drink somewhere else before I come. They are super nice and it's really pretty.

Seriously haven't been here in twenty years! My first encounter was my then boss took me to this place and bragged about the tomato soup.. she compared the soup to " tomatoes in vodka sauce". Was she right? Yep.As I continue to eat my through SoHo via my lunch break , I'm finding new gems and revisiting some old ones.So let's start with ..it's a Friday afternoon and I see outdoor tables with heaters. There is a stand that you wait near to be seated. The guy was very nice when I originally stated I can sit outdoors with a heater. He stated I think I have a table opening up inside. Two minutes later he escorts me to a cozy table near a window. First smile on my face..The place is packed from bar to dining room. The friendly waiter served me water and I ordered quickly. I wanted the tomato soup for sure and was going to pair it with a side salad but the chicken fingers stared at me in the menu ( this was going to be a cheat thus lunch/dinner combo). As I waited for my food, I did read the reviews about pricing and there are some disconnects like $18 for half a tuna melt or $20 for a full sandwich. Huh? My tomato soup was $9 for a cup $11 for a bowl. Etc. So , yes, there are some disconnects. As far as service, my waiter was terrific. Place was packed and he followed up with me to see that my soup was served and gave me a big smile "Enjoy". First sip, yep, tomato soup in vodka sauce and shredded cheese on the side. He then checked to see if my chicken arrived. Another big smile. He handled the bustle effortlessly. A pub is a pub..I have to say every pub I've visited from Spain to London to Chicago is bustling, the prices range from low to high ( if you're lucky to catch a happy hour).The food is what it is: mozzarella sticks, Croque Monsieur to burgers. After twenty years, the tomato soup dazzled me the same from my first taste. Will I come back, yes, because I can eat their tomato soup everyday.There are menu pricing disconnects for sure but it's up to the diner what she wants...

Super busy place and full of tourist :D, LOL. My friend and I want to try anyway as we saw line up and this place is crowded. Honest review, I actually went to this bar many times and all the time before I didn't get any table or even space to stand. I don't understand obviously, why people are killing to hang out at this place. On the wall, they have nice old picture of many famous people. Food is American style, nothing special or high quality and I understand as full of customer the server hardly goes to every table. All I wanted to say is as I was able to get a table, I complete the task and that it! I don't want to come back or if it is not too full of ppl, maybe? My friend and I shop in Soho often and after shopping we like to have place to rest and hang out.

I started going to Fanelli's pretty recently and so far it hasn't disapointed. The few times I've been here with friends, we've somehow had the same waiter, and she's fantastic. (I forget her name but she's blond) She's friendly and always chats with us here and there and alwyas makes the whole experience better.The food is just as good. The burger and fries are my go to, the wings are honestly some of the best I've had in the city. We especially love it bc it's always busy and kinda crowded so you can often strike up a random conversation with the table next to you.Fanelli's has definitely become one of our favorites in the city and I highly recommend!

Best burger in NYC...!!!great service, great food... We sat outside in 30° weather and were perfectly comfortable.. Can't wait to come back...