While We Were Young

I knew I had to come back after one bite but I moved and life took over. I'm finally back and the burger and truffle fries are even better than I remembered. That usually doesn't happen when it comes to food. These are the type of burgers where dreams are made of. Run don't walk to get their brie cheese burger. The flavor is unbeatable. Truffle fries: 5 stars Watermelon juice: 5 stars And their cocktails are excellent as well.

Had drinks outside seating this past summer with my 2 small dogs.I found the staff to be rude to ne and my cute dogs.I found the customers to be unfriendly as well and spread false rumors !!Avoid !!Go next door to St.Jardim.....better food !!!

3.5 / 5.0 - I came here for weekend brunch with a friend and we had a nice time catching up.While We Were Young is such a cute place, with a stylish decor. The dining area is quite small inside, but because of the large windows and layout of the tables, it didn't feel claustrophobic at all.The service was great. The staff was welcoming and offered us 2 table options.The food was a bit of a disappointment. We both ordered the Spring Salad ($22+) with dressing on the side. It was mostly lettuce and quinoa, with very little goat cheese and strawberries. The lettuce was not very fresh, either. Considering the price, I'd had higher expectations. Unless you want mainly lettuce and quinoa, I would recommend trying a different dish.

The sun was injecting life into New York City so I needed a Spritz injected straight into my bloodstream.We were just wandering around the West Village, looking for any place where we could be photosynthesized by the sun. I had St. Jardim bookmarked as I walk by there all the time and their outdoor seating is about as idyllic as it gets, but they went all Hollywood on us and were fully occupied.While We Were Young was right next door and had an open table, so we snagged it quick because it was one of those days where everyone is looking to grab a spritz in direct sunlight. I cannot hate a man who has the same dreams as me.They have eclectic drink names here that range from "Plan B" to "Texts From Last Night" to "F@$king in the Morning." This got a good laugh out of me. I respect this riskiness. You gotta take risks to be great. You gotta risk it for the biscuit.I just got my spritz because you know why I'm here, but my girlfriend got a drink named "One Night Stand" .... DAMN THAT HURT... I'm still licking my wounds from that tbh... but it did taste fantastic at least. Tequila, Watermelon, Chili Agave and Lime is a beautiful mixture.We got a second round because the spritz and the One Night Stand were both performing at a high level, and the weather compelled us to stay outside. I could be hit by a bus tomorrow. Another extinction event could hit at any time really. Might as well enjoy these days while I can.IG @jnov_Tiktok @jnov_reviews

This was an unusual and adorable, pretty with the most incredible kale salad, gin cocktails, and truffle fries. Loved it with my lifelong best friend. Seemed like a girls night kind of place. Pink walls, only a few tables so reserve.

Super attentive staff. The inside is small but cute. Because of its size, there's a limited menu but let's be honest, they had something for everyone. My only critique would be that while the dressing presentation is fun, it did overwhelm the salad a little bit. Our server was really nice and my glass was always full. A bit higher price but hey, it's west village and rent ain't cheap.

(Overall: B) - This past weekend, I checked out a new and intriguing brunch place in West Village! Overall, I felt that While We Were Young offers some upscale brunch options with unique premises that almost hit the mark for me, but have some fine grained details that could be perfected. They have innovating menu items and respectful staff, with a cute interior and a very intriguing design for a toilet. I found the place to be a bit cramped and the window seats to get a few too many direct rays from the sun, but otherwise a pleasant experience. (Chicken & Kale Waffles: C) - The chicken and waffles is presented with a large piece of chicken breast, which was surprisingly juicy throughout the entire piece and seasoned spicily on the exterior. The waffle was equally crispy as the chicken and was quite pleasant with the refreshing green color from the kale. The hot honey buffalo butter also added some unique flavor profiles as your palette is hugged with notes of sweet, butter, and spiciness. However, given the richness of this dish, I think the palette needs some sort of fresh acidity that could come from fresh berries or other fruits to help cut through the richness of this dish. It is also kind of expensive at $25, but very interesting otherwise.(Kale Salad: B) - We opted to add the steak accompaniment which totalled to $30, which is kind of pricey for a salad, but it tasted quite good. The beef was thoroughly seasoned all round with the fat nicely rendered; I would've liked to see it cooked a minute or two less as it was a medium toward medium well starting to lose its juice. The kale was light and refreshing and did not associate with any unpleasant common with raw kale; the acidity and vibrantness of the greens worked well with the nutty complexion of the peanut sauce and was overall very tasty and a good meal to start the day.(Something Fruity with Gin: B) - The base of the drink is gin, which was prepared expertly to be quite mellow instead of sharp so it is quite pleasant. However, given the name of the drink, I wish it was indeed more fruit-forward as I was getting more hints of the lemon hibiscus rather than the peach, which I think would be more comforting. The presentation is quite elegant with that controlled layer of bubbles and clipped basil.(Kale and Pear Drink: C) - This drink was rather unpleasant with the lumpiness of the pair compounded by the combination of pear's natural subtleness and the strength in flavor coming from the kale. I feel like kale drinks could work with perhaps other fruits, but this one feels like something one chooses to drink while trying to appear to be healthy rather than choosing it for enjoyment.--Food: E Presentation: +1Price: EAtmosphere: EService: +1Menu: +1Overall: +3 BInsta/Beli: @amei_eats

Cute little cocktail bar! Usually stop here for a mid afternoon cocktail after brunch. Like their "while we were young" and the other gin based cocktail the best. The only food I have tried are the dumplings, chicken and vegetable, both pretty good.

This was a stumble upon restaurant that me and my friends happened to find while we were wandering around NYC one day. Tiny and cute, typical NYC.Opted for the burger and truffle fries! Definitely filling but provided the fuel to get through the rest of the night.Service was friendly and prompt.If you happen to be in the area, a nice little spot to enjoy some good food.

Came here for the Prix Fixe brunch, which isn't bad at $39 for two courses. Unfortunately, the Kale Salad was drowning in sugar/honey and just inedible after a while. Which is too bad because it was huge. The Grilled Wild Salmon was tasty, however. So...50%Where WWWY really shines are the cocktails. The namesake is a smooth, gorgeous little number that goes down easier than a stick of butter. The Pillowtalk is fun, the Something Fruity With Gin is light, and the If You're a Bird, I'm a Bird is the most 'grammable way to drink out of a bird's ass. One note: The pastel decor wasn't really happening when we were there, which saddened me. Maybe they went dark for fall?