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Rustic cafe specializing in coffees, teas & daytime bites, with shelves of home items for sale.
What to order: Smoked salmon toast · Scrambled eggs with sourdough · Cloud iced cappuccino (with maple cold foam) · Breakfast burritoFrom Google Maps reviews.
great little spot with really good food and a laid-back, character-filled setup. lots of little trinkets to buy as you wait in line if you go on a weekend (only down side). perfect spot to grab a coffee and go for a hot girl walk on the west side highway. we just got food and a coffee and went to the wsh to eat brunch with some people watching - which is what we did. i did the scrambled eggs with sourdough - AMAZING. and my friend got the egg sando. all great. coming back sans line.
LOVE THE ELK!!! Great coffee, plenty of healthy and fresh snacks and food options, and of course... friendly and smiley staff which does not have to be taken for granted in NY! 10/10
THE ELK is a cozy, rustic café tucked away in the West Village that feels like a calming retreat from the city’s buzz. With wooden interiors, soft lighting, and a minimalist aesthetic, it strikes the perfect balance between stylish and homey. It’s the kind of place where you instantly feel welcome, whether you’re stopping in for a quick coffee or settling down with your laptop for a while. I ordered a flat white and their smoked salmon toast both were excellent. The coffee was smooth and flavor
From the Sep 19, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.