It's on 4 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- AddressSt. Marks Place near First Avenue
- From my guide, updated March 2026.
St. Marks Place near First Avenue. Take the 6 to Astor Place.
Mogador has been here since 1983 and it feels like it. Not rundown. Just settled. The kind of place where the staff knows the regulars and the regulars know what they’re ordering before they sit down.
The Moroccan eggs are the move. Poached in spiced tomato sauce with warm bread on the side. Simple, warming, perfect. The hummus plate is also excellent if you want something lighter. I’ve had brunch here in every season and it never disappoints. There’s a reason it’s survived four decades in a neighborhood that reinvents itself every five years.
Celebrating more than 40 years in the neighborhood, at Cafe Mogador you’ll find an exciting lineup of breakfast classics with a Mediterranean twist. If you’re playing it safe, stick with the eggs Benedict or buttermilk pancakes (both delicious).
Otherwise, go with the Middle Eastern Breakfast (eggs any style, hummus, tabouli and Arabic salad) or Moroccan Eggs (Poached eggs, spicy tomato, pepper sauce, house-made merguez sausage) for a punchy brunch meal.
Celebrating more than 40 years in the East Village, at Cafe Mogador you’ll find an exciting lineup of breakfast classics with a Mediterranean twist.
Opt for the Middle Eastern Breakfast (eggs, hummus, tabouli and salad) or Moroccan Eggs (poached eggs, spicy tomato, pepper sauce, house-made sausage) for a punchy New York City brunch meal. If you’re playing it safe, stick with the creamy eggs Benedict or airy buttermilk pancakes, both delicious.
Celebrating more than 40 years in the neighborhood, at Cafe Mogador you’ll find an exciting lineup of breakfast classics with a Mediterranean twist. If you’re playing it safe, stick with the eggs Benedict or buttermilk pancakes (both delicious).
Serving some of the best brunch in the East Village, you’ll find an array of breakfast classics like eggs Benedict and Middle Eastern staples like malawach (Yemeni flatbread, egg, grated tomato, Yemeni hot sauce, & labne).
If you’re not into the brunch scene, pop in for dinner or casual appetizers and cocktails. Don’t sleep on the beautiful mezze platters (the tahini is worth the trek alone).