American Wing Cafe Info
Amenities
Service options
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great coffee
Popular for
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Lunch
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Coffee
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Quick bite
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Wine
Dining options
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Lunch
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
Crowd
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Family-friendly
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
Best WLM Reviews
By far the worst coffee I’ve ever had in my life! $4 muffin tastes like plastic! Paid $40 for coffee, 2 waters and 2 muffins then they offer you tip option! It should be a crime to be this bad!
The French bloke working here has an attitude just to mach this place too!
My visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art was overshadowed by an unfortunate experience at the American Wing Café. I was charged $36 for a disappointing meal that included an old, fatty, overly sugary brownie, a rotten turkey sandwich, and a disgusting coffee. The coffee was the worst I’ve ever had—filled with sediment, it tasted as though it was brewed with stale water, and at $4.50, it felt like an insult.
What made matters worse was the unpleasant environment. A staff member (a white male) seemed to be monitoring and unnecessarily barking at visitors, especially targeting non-white patrons. This behavior was deeply unsettling and unacceptable in such an esteemed institution. The café experience left me feeling sick—not just from the sandwich but from the overall treatment and quality.
Tip for Museum Visitors:
Bring small, packed snacks to enjoy in the designated dining area. The museum also has water fountains for refills, so you can avoid spending unnecessary money on subpar food and drinks.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a cultural gem, but the management urgently needs to address the issues at this café. It detracts from the otherwise enriching experience of visiting the museum.
RUDE staff who didn’t let us add milk or water to our tea. I noticed a lot of people complained about this on here, MET, do something! I saw reviews on hot chocolate, tea, coffee, the staff won’t let you adjust your drink unless you pay $2 for hot water on top of the drink that you already overpaid for.
I also saw a staff stopping a group from leaving, shouting “CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELVES!!!,” so remember to clean up and DON’T TIP because there’s no service (well, some bad service with attitude at the cashier)!
All the food tasted horrible, eat anywhere else in the MET but here. You’ve been warned.
Photo of the rude staff explaining why we can’t make the tea how we like it. Photo of our receipt attached also.
The only reason I did this was because I hadn't eaten or drank all day and I felt like I was going to faint. That was mistake number 1. Mistake number 2 was picking that last lonely muffuletta sandwich.
$22.54... 15 bucks for the sandwich, the difference in a Sprite and the tip. They gave me a glass of free water. Thank God because that sandwich was a salt bomb. The olive salad packed inside was nice, helped overcome the day old dry bread... almost.
The cafeteria style setting is uber American so it's fitting for the American wing. Good luck grabbing a table along the courtyard edges. It's more enjoyable if you have a view that doesn't consist of exhausted tourists. The staff was Midwestern American friendly with all the smiles. As a native NYer I find it weird anywhere but especially here. So tip them. They deserve it.
With its limited selection this wouldn't be my first choice of eats at the Met. So don't do like me, eat before and/or after. Even the food carts outside are a better option.
Inflation at its worst. $19 cheap quality Sushi , $20 mediocre dry sandwiches, no table service but still forced to tip. If you are hungry be smart and eat somewhere quality for less.
Awful service (no hot water refills!), undrinkable coffee and the tuna salad was not fresh. Shame.
This is a place to go when your kids are hungry and crankyat the museum and you just have to get some food. Prices er $-$$. Cheap eats in the area. This is a cantina. Nothing wise.
We spent $40 for our lunch. My wife Oder hot tea and try to asked for more hot water before it’s too strong. And the staff refused to give her a hot water and act like ignored us.
Quick Facts About American Wing Cafe
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
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