Opening hours
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in New York: 6:36 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ.
About Cafe Gitane
Located at 242 Mott St in New York, New York, Cafe Gitane is a French restaurant. It is one of 5,477 places to eat and drink we list in New York.
Cafe Gitane is open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM. It stays open late, until 11:00 PM on most nights.
Cafe Gitane's menu features 36 dishes and drinks across 7 sections, including Breakfast - LE PETIT DEJEUNER, Lunch & Dinner, Lunch & Dinner - LES PAINS GARNIS / SANDWICHES, Lunch & Dinner - LES TARTINES et PETITS PLATS, and Lunch & Dinner - LES SALADES. Listed prices range from $6.00 to $22.00, with a typical item around $16.00. Dishes worth a look include Le Pain, LA SOUPE DU JOUR, and Breakfast Sandwich.
You can visit for outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Quick facts
- Category
- French Restaurant
- Address
- 242 Mott St, New York, NY 10012
- Price range
- $20 to $30 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Menu
- 36 items · $6.00–$22.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for French restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Cafe Gitane’s weekday schedule with 37 other French restaurants in New York. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:00 AM, earlier than 73% of them (the typical opening time is 12:00 PM) and closes at 11:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:30 PM.
In total it is open about 97 hours a week, 27 hours more than the local median of 70. 86% of French restaurants in New York open on Sundays, and Cafe Gitane is one of them.
Compared with 37 other French restaurants in New York that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for French restaurants in New York
Based on 19 menus with 1,253 priced items from French restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $16.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $23.00.
At Cafe Gitane the median listed price is $16.00, close to the typical $16.00 for French restaurants in New York.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Croque Madame | 37% | $20.00 |
| French Toast | 32% | $18.50 |
| Croque Monsieur | 32% | $21.00 |
| Coq Au Vin | 21% | $30.50 |
| French Fries | 21% | $10.00 |
| Mashed Potatoes | 21% | $10.00 |
| Hot Chocolate | 16% | $3.50 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 16% | $20.00 |
Calculated from 19 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cafe Gitane there are 670 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 1,727 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (280), Bars & Pubs (227), Chinese (142), and Bakeries & Desserts (123).
Competition is strong: 24 other French restaurants are within a mile and 61 within three miles. The closest is Balthazar, 0.2 mi away.
700 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaPrince Street Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsLittle Cupcake Bakeshop< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanCafé Habana< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternBoni & Mott< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast Food7th Street Burger< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a French restaurant
This group covers French bistros, German beer halls, Spanish tapas bars, Irish and British pubs serving food, and Eastern European kitchens from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and the Balkans. Many are family-run restaurants that keep alive the cooking of a particular immigrant community.
What to order
- Pierogi – Polish dumplings, boiled or fried
- Schnitzel or bratwurst – German classics
- Steak frites or onion soup – French bistro staples
- Tapas – a mix of small plates for sharing
Good to know
- Bistros and tapas bars are often busiest late in the evening.
- Ask about imported beers and wines matched to the food.
- Seasonal events such as Oktoberfest bring special menus.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Cafe Gitane's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Cafe Gitane open on Sunday?
Yes, Cafe Gitane is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Cafe Gitane located?
Cafe Gitane is located at 242 Mott St, New York, NY 10012.
Does Cafe Gitane offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Cafe Gitane offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Cafe Gitane?
The typical price range at Cafe Gitane is $20 to $30 per person. Menu prices range from $6.00 to $22.00.
Is Cafe Gitane wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Cafe Gitane open late?
Yes – Cafe Gitane is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Cafe Gitane?
There are 1,727 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cafe Gitane. Nearby options include Prince Street Pizza (< 0.1 mi), Little Cupcake Bakeshop (< 0.1 mi), and Café Habana (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other French restaurants near Cafe Gitane?
24 other French restaurants within a mile. The closest is Balthazar, 0.2 mi away.
How much do French restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 19 menus with 1,253 priced items from French restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $16.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $23.00.
