Friend of a Farmer

4.3 (986)

$30 and under

American

77 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Romantic
Innovative

Since 1986 Friend of a Farmer has been a pioneer in the farm-to-table movement. We’ve created a reputation for seasonally fresh and local ingredients within an atmosphere unlike anything else in New York City.

To provide our guests with a warm familiar feeling found only in the countryside, we’ve carefully crafted and hand built all of the wooden columns, ceilings, floors, and fireplaces.

Our specialty cocktails and homemade juices are all pressed at the farm. The seasonal ingredients, homemade syrups, infused liquors and balanced pours blend beautifully to create a unique and delicious finish.

Our wines are carefully selected and primarily focused around the boutique, family owned vineyards, many of which are sustainable and bio-dynamic.

Thirty later and Friend of a Farmer still remains a family owned business that has stayed true to its roots and concept.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://friendofafarmer.com/
Payment Options
Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
With our central location, Friend of a Farmer is perfect for any business related or personal breakfast, lunch or dinner. We offer many private dining arrangements, which can accomodate both large functions and smaller groups looking for an intimate setting. There are three dining rooms which can be joined for larger events or rented individually for smaller gatherings. Parties of 25 or less can reserve the secluded back dining room. Closed off from the main upstairs dining room, it provides a cozy atmosphere for private celebrations

Location
77 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003
Area
Gramercy Park
Cross Street
East 19th Street
Parking Details
None
Public transport
4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R trains to 14th Street-Union Square.
Additional
Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Homemade GranolaUS$10.00
all natural, with low fat yogurt, topped with fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit MixUS$9.00
seasonal fruit, with a maple cream sauce
PorridgeUS$10.00
with fresh cream, topped with strawberries, bananas & cinnamon
Fresh Baked BreadsUS$10.00
lemon, banana, zucchini, corn, homemade apple butter

Eggs

egg whites $2

Irving Place OmeletteUS$13.00
cheddar cheese, bacon & tomato
Buckley's OmeletteUS$12.00
roasted red peppers & mozzarella cheese
Farmers Market OmeletteUS$13.00
fresh spinach, sautéed mushroom & cheddar cheese
Oakley's OmeletteUS$14.00
smoked ham, sautéed onions & american cheese
Gramercy OmeletteUS$13.00
broccoli, cheddar cheese & sautéed onions
Country OmeletteUS$13.00
bacon, onion, potatoes & cheddar cheese
Salmon ScrambledUS$14.00
smoked salmon, tomatoes, scallions & cream cheese
Eggs BenedictUS$16.00
poached eggs, Canadian bacon, hollandaise
Crab BennieUS$26.00
poached eggs, crab meat, hollandaise
Salmon BennieUS$19.00
poached eggs, smoked salmon, hollandaise
Eggs FlorentineUS$16.00
poached eggs, spinach, hollandaise
Egg White ScrambledUS$13.00
onions, spinach, mushrooms, american cheese
Smoked Salmon PlatterUS$15.00
smoked salmon, onion, tomato, cucumber, cream cheese, & bagel
Boomer SpecialUS$17.00
scrambled eggs, choice of: buttermilk / blueberry / apple / pumpkin pancakes or french toast, choice of: bacon, ham or sausage
South Western OmeletteUS$13.00
tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, guacamole, salsa, sour cream & american cheese
Healthy Farmers OmeletteUS$14.00
egg whites, feta cheese, spinach & tomato
The Working FarmerUS$16.00
bacon, ham, onions, spinach, tomato, mushrooms, broccoli, cheddar & american cheese
Down Home Hearty Corn Beef HashUS$17.00
with choice of egg

From the Griddle

additional maple syrup $2

Carrie Dee Buttermilk Apple PancakesUS$13.00
bursting with homemade apple butter
Old Fashion Pumpkin PancakesUS$14.00
with toasted walnuts & maple syrup
Weston's Blueberry Buttermilk PancakesUS$15.00
bursting with fresh blueberries
Taylor's Tasty ToastUS$14.00
french toast, made with our own cinnamon raisin bread
Belgian WaffleUS$15.00
with strawberries and bananas

Sides

Canadian BaconUS$6.00
homemade sausage, thick hickory smoked bacon or smoked ham
Cheddar BiscuitUS$4.50
Home FriesUS$5.00
Four Cheese GritsUS$8.00

Hot Beverages

French Press CoffeeUS$5.25
Large French Press CoffeeUS$11.00
Decaf CoffeeUS$4.75
Espresso or AmericanoUS$4.75
CappuccinoUS$5.25
Decaf CappuccinoUS$5.50
Cafe LatteUS$5.25
Hot ChocolateUS$3.75
Hot Mulled Apple CiderUS$4.50

Artisan Crafted Whole Leaf Tea Pouches

$4.50

Organic English Breakfast
a robust wide blend of organic black tea leaves
Organic Mint Melange
mint leaves from the middle atlas mountain range in, Morocco
Organic Earl Gray
gold tipped buds of organic black tea leaves with citrus notes of bergamot
Organic Green Dragon
delicately pan fried, smooth, highest grade longjing green tea leaves from, China
Chamomile Citrus
soothing Egyptian chamomile flowers with a subtle slice of fruit

Cold Beverages

Coke - Diet Coke - SpriteUS$3.00
Boylans Birch BeerUS$3.75
Brooklyn Sparkling
- SmUS$3.00
- LrgUS$6.00
Saratoga Still Water
- SmUS$3.00
- LrgUS$6.00
Sparkling Apple CiderUS$3.75
Iced TeaUS$3.75
Iced CappuccinoUS$5.50
Iced CoffeeUS$4.75
LemonadeUS$4.50
seasonal
Cranberry / LemonadeUS$4.00
seasonal
Chocolate MilkUS$3.25

The Farm's Fresh Juice

Orange Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Apple Cider
Homemade Cranberry
Tomato

Farmers Garden In a Glass

$2.50 for additional fruit

Farmer's Blood BoosterUS$9.00
beets, apples, blueberries, fresh ginger
Montague's Energy JuiceUS$9.00
beets, carrot, apples, spinach
Vitamin C ShotUS$9.00
orange, tangerine, lime, passion fruit
Southern Youth ElixirUS$9.00
pomegranate, blueberry, strawberry, chia seeds
Brooklyn BeautifierUS$9.00
fresh cranberry, raspberry, blueberry
Farmer's VeggiesUS$9.00
tomato, celery, cucumber, parsley, carrots, red bell pepper
Green JuiceUS$9.00
kale, celery, cucumber, flat leaf parsley

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Friend of a Farmer.

4.3

(986)

4.2Food
4.0Service
4.2Ambience
2.9Value

Noise • Energetic

986 Reviews

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TerriC
Kansas City / Kansas4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 2 July 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Atmosphere is great. We are an older couple and of course, they sat us near a work area....but we didn't let that spoil our experience. I had the Irving Place Omelet, the menu makes it look like it doesn't come with any sides which makes you think you need to order a side.....but it does come with potatoes. Also, if you are a coffee lover, the large French coffee press is excellent but won't be enough for two if you are used to having 2 mugs in the morning.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 July 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the menu and outdoor seating!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter, Ari, was beyond delightful. Not only was he fun while we were eating, when I left behind some papers he ran almost 2 blocks to find us and return them to me. Ask for Ari!
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CaitlinD
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious breakfast. One of the best I’ve ever had in the city.
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chyphenj Gold
New York City18 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 June 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service by Ari, food was phenomenal and the atmosphere is really lovely.
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anonymous
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 June 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I would recommend Friend of a Farmer for breakfast, but dinner was disappointing. My chicken pot pie had virtually no chicken in it. The dish consisted mainly of scalding hot liquid with some cooked (almost like from a can) vegetables. The crust was unremarkable. My friend's salad also was disappointing. Plus the room became so noisy that it was hard to hear one another. We left as soon as we could.
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MelodyC
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on 23 June 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Poor service and the food was bad for how much it is. Not going back, is unfortunate because it was one of my faves in NYC.
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JCoh
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cauliflower appetizer was amazing, as was the signature cocktail. Everything our server recommended was delicious and he was also very funny. Will definitely be going back!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was good!
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bcarry
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, great atmosphere, and quieter neighborhood location. Can't express how glad I am to have found this hidden gem.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://friendofafarmer.com/
Payment Options
Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
With our central location, Friend of a Farmer is perfect for any business related or personal breakfast, lunch or dinner. We offer many private dining arrangements, which can accomodate both large functions and smaller groups looking for an intimate setting. There are three dining rooms which can be joined for larger events or rented individually for smaller gatherings. Parties of 25 or less can reserve the secluded back dining room. Closed off from the main upstairs dining room, it provides a cozy atmosphere for private celebrations

Location
77 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003
Area
Gramercy Park
Cross Street
East 19th Street
Parking Details
None
Public transport
4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R trains to 14th Street-Union Square.
Additional
Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Friend of a Farmer

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Eye Openers

Homemade GranolaUS$10.00

Fresh Fruit MixUS$9.00

PorridgeUS$10.00

Fresh Baked BreadsUS$10.00

Eggs

Irving Place OmeletteUS$13.00

Buckley's OmeletteUS$12.00

Farmers Market OmeletteUS$13.00

Oakley's OmeletteUS$14.00

Gramercy OmeletteUS$13.00

Country OmeletteUS$13.00

Salmon ScrambledUS$14.00

Eggs BenedictUS$16.00

Crab BennieUS$26.00

Salmon BennieUS$19.00

Eggs FlorentineUS$16.00

Egg White ScrambledUS$13.00

Smoked Salmon PlatterUS$15.00

Boomer SpecialUS$17.00

South Western OmeletteUS$13.00

Healthy Farmers OmeletteUS$14.00

The Working FarmerUS$16.00

Down Home Hearty Corn Beef HashUS$17.00

From the Griddle

Carrie Dee Buttermilk Apple PancakesUS$13.00

Old Fashion Pumpkin PancakesUS$14.00

Weston's Blueberry Buttermilk PancakesUS$15.00

Taylor's Tasty ToastUS$14.00

Belgian WaffleUS$15.00

Sides

Canadian BaconUS$6.00

Cheddar BiscuitUS$4.50

Home FriesUS$5.00

Four Cheese GritsUS$8.00

Hot Beverages

French Press CoffeeUS$5.25

Large French Press CoffeeUS$11.00

Decaf CoffeeUS$4.75

Espresso or AmericanoUS$4.75

CappuccinoUS$5.25

Decaf CappuccinoUS$5.50

Cafe LatteUS$5.25

Hot ChocolateUS$3.75

Hot Mulled Apple CiderUS$4.50

Artisan Crafted Whole Leaf Tea Pouches

Organic English Breakfast

Organic Mint Melange

Organic Earl Gray

Organic Green Dragon

Chamomile Citrus

Cold Beverages

Coke - Diet Coke - SpriteUS$3.00

Boylans Birch BeerUS$3.75

Brooklyn Sparkling

Saratoga Still Water

Sparkling Apple CiderUS$3.75

Iced TeaUS$3.75

Iced CappuccinoUS$5.50

Iced CoffeeUS$4.75

LemonadeUS$4.50

Cranberry / LemonadeUS$4.00

Chocolate MilkUS$3.25

The Farm's Fresh Juice

Orange Juice

Grapefruit Juice

Apple Cider

Homemade Cranberry

Tomato

Farmers Garden In a Glass

Farmer's Blood BoosterUS$9.00

Montague's Energy JuiceUS$9.00

Vitamin C ShotUS$9.00

Southern Youth ElixirUS$9.00

Brooklyn BeautifierUS$9.00