Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieMoMA cafe serves savory small plates and local wines in a stylish setting with an outdoor terrace.
From Google Maps reviews.
After finishing our visit to the 5th floor of the Museum of Modern Art, we went up to the café on the 6th floor to rest our legs. I didn’t have high expectations because the reviews weren’t very good, but the food was delicious and the server was extremely friendly. The café atmosphere on a rainy day was also very nice.
If you need a break from the crowds at MoMA, the Terrace Cafe is the place. The salmon was fresh and well-prepared, and a cold beer was exactly the "refreshment" I needed to keep the energy up. Great atmosphere and much-needed seating!
I have travelled the world extensively over 40 years. I ate at all restaurants ranging from pop & mom’s to Michelin three stars. This is my honest review of the cafe Terrace inside MoMa, NYC, USA. A pleasant café on the top floor of the MoMA, with a beautiful terrace that must be great in warmer seasons. Since the weather didn’t allow it, we sat indoors, where the space is nicely decorated with artwork. The tables are fairly close to each other, which makes the café a bit loud, but in a lively,
From the Jun 30, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
The required wash-your-hands sign wasn't posted.