Union Square Cafe – American
This iconic New York institution hums with a sophisticated energy, where warm lighting and polished service welcome guests into a space that feels both timeless and vibrantly alive. The kitchen masterfully pairs the briny freshness of Island Creek oysters and zesty Bluefin tuna with soulful comforts like buttery Parker House rolls and decadent duck liver profiteroles. Every table sparkles with the conviviality of shared polenta fritters and crisp garlic potato chips, creating a dining experience that celebrates the very heart of urban hospitality.
235, Park Avenue South, 10003 +12122434020 https://www.unionsquarecafe.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Union Square Cafe
Dairy-Free at Union Square Cafe
Union Square Cafe in New York has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Potato Chips, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes and Roasted Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Union Square Cafe
Union Square Cafe in New York has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Mushrooms, Bluefin Tuna Calabrese and Citrus Cured Fluke. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Union Square Cafe
Union Square Cafe in New York has 32 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bibb Salad, Garlic Potato Chips and Candy Roaster Squash. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Union Square Cafe
Union Square Cafe in New York has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail and Lamb Scottadito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Union Square Cafe
Union Square Cafe in New York has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roasted Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Union Square Cafe
Union Square Cafe in New York has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Paillard, Steak and Eggs and Roasted Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Union Square Cafe
Union Square Cafe in New York has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roasted Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Union Square Cafe
Union Square Cafe in New York has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Potato Chips, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes and Roasted Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Union Square Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Spaghetti fra Diavola | 2.3 g | 27.4 g |
| Pastry Basket | 177 g | 26.8 g |
| Crispy Fingerling Potatoes | 45.9 g | 26.8 g |
| Trout Almondine | 23.6 g | 26.3 g |
| Chili Glazed Carrots | 7.1 g | 26.3 g |
| Winter Citrus Salad | 62 g | 25.9 g |
| Bibb Salad | 11.4 g | 24.8 g |
| Spaghetti alle Cozze | 50.5 g | 22.1 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Lamb Scottadito | 30.5 g | 19 g |
| Crème Fraiche Cheesecake | 0 g | 18.3 g |
| Roasted Rutabaga au Poivre | 55.4 g | 18.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Snacks & Starters
- Garlic Potato Chips - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Liver Profiterole - $6: Black Pepper Craquelin, Quince Mostarda Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polenta Fritters - $18: Perigord Truffle, Honey, Fontina Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parker House Rolls - $12: Caramelized Onions, Gruyère Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastry Basket - $16: Ginger Cardamom Bun, Feta & Herb Scone, Spiced Pear Muffin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Raw Bar
- Island Creek Oysters (Half Dozen) - $24: Fennel Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Island Creek Oysters (Dozen) - $48: Fennel Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $26: Cocktail Sauce, Remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bluefin Tuna Calabrese - $25: Spicy Sundried Tomato, Apricot, Mint Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Faroe Island Salmon - $22: Carrot, Coriander, Crema Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Citrus Cured Fluke - $23: Apple, Dill, Squash Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- USC Seafood Platter - $56: Habanada Island Creek Oysters, Top Neck Clams Oreganata, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Mussels Gremolata, Daily Crudo Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soups
- White Bean Soup - $19: Charred Escarole, Pecorino, Black Pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Citrus Salad - $22: Brown Butter, Toasted Almonds, Bahri Dates Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bibb Salad - $19: Gruyère, Garlic Croutons, Dijon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicory Caesar Salad - $23: Parmigiano Breadcrumbs, Bottarga Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli - $21: Pomegranate, Candied Pecans, Yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Candy Roaster Squash - $22: Whipped Feta, Pickled Peppers, Herb Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Agnolotti al Limone - $26: Sheep’s Milk Ricotta, Meyer Lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti alle Cozze - $26: Mussels Marinara, Basil, Chili Breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mafaldine all' Anatra - $29: Duck Ragu, Pistachio, Amaro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchono di Patate - $24: Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti fra Diavola - $28: Ruby Red Shrimp, Fermented Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Roasted Rutabaga au Poivre - $34: Frisée, Green Peppercorn Gremolata, Crispy Shallots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trout Almondine - $35: Brussels Sprouts, Almonds, Brown Butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Paillard - $34: Chanterelles, Melted Shallots, Sauce Fine Herbes Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Milanese - $35: Honeycrisp, Radicchio, Horseradish Butter Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- 19th Street Burger - $32: Cheddar, Heritage Bacon, Herb Aioli, Rosemary Shoestring Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Swordfish Piccata - $38: Puntarelle, Melted Cipollini Onions, Lemon Caper Butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coriander Crusted Duck Breast - $58: Prunes, Parsnip, Red Wine Jus Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Scottadito - $48: Squash Scapece, Aji Dulce Peppers, Whipped Feta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Koji-Rubbed Brandt Farms Ribeye - $168: Choice of Two Sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
Brunch Classics
- Fig and Yogurt Bowl - $19: Granola, Chia Pudding, Fig Preserves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Whipped Ricotta Toast - $21: Persimmon, Honey Verjus, Black Pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $24: Lemon Mascarpone, Winter Citrus Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak and Eggs - $40: Beef Tenderloin, Béarnaise, Tarragon Verde Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Sides
- Roasted Mushrooms - $14 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fingerling Potatoes - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Glazed Carrots - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $16: Mascarpone Mousse, Pavesini, Espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crème Fraiche Cheesecake - $16: Almond, Cranberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Apple Cake - $16: Samascott Orchard Apples, Caramel, Fior di Latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Hazelnut Tart - $16: Praline Crunch, Hazelnut Whipped Cream, Maldon Salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Greenmarket Cheese Plate - $22: Selection of local cheeses with Andrews Honeycomb and USC Pear Mostarda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- USC Americano Cocktail - $19: Bordiga Rosso Vermouth, St. Agrestis Inferno, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sunday in the Park - $19: Rosemary, Neversink Gin, Apple Aperitif, Honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Bronx Brewery Well Earned Pilsner - $14: Draft Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Cachumber Cooler (Spirit Free) - $14: Cucumber, Jalapeño, Cilantro, Lime, Tonic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
Frequently Asked Questions about Union Square Cafe
- Is Union Square Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Union Square Cafe has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Potato Chips, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes and Roasted Mushrooms.
- What can I eat at Union Square Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Garlic Potato Chips, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes and Roasted Mushrooms carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Union Square Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Garlic Potato Chips and Crispy Fingerling Potatoes.
- Is Union Square Cafe gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Union Square Cafe?
- Spaghetti fra Diavola, at roughly 27.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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