Paris arrives in the Big Apple this week, as the West Village prepares to welcome The C Café, a new kind of gathering place that feels both timeless and distinctly of the moment. This Wednesday on September 17th, The C Café will open its doors for the first time at 552 Hudson Street, debuting as a dual-concept café and wine bar that blends Parisian elegance with neighborhood intimacy in New York City.
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The C Café is the latest concept from The Consulate Group, the team behind The Consulate UWS and Midtown. Known for layering hospitality with design and storytelling, the group continues its tradition of creating spaces that feel transportive while rooted in the neighborhoods they serve. Here, “The C” stands for curated, comforting, classic, and chic—words that define both the space and its menu. It also nods to the café’s signature indulgences: crêpes, Champagne, caviar, coffee, cocktails, and croissants.
Visitors can enjoy the sunlit space serving artisanal pastries, flaky croissants, and delicate crêpes alongside top-tier coffee and playful mocktails by day or drop by in the evening when it transforms into a candlelit wine bar with coupes of Champagne, curated cheese boards, and charcuterie towers.
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Executive Chef Alan Vargas has curated a menu that celebrates both whimsy and tradition, beginning with croissants, danishes, and pastries paired with espresso or a strawberry matcha latte, followed by savory and sweet crêpes like smoked salmon with crème fraîche and roe, Nutella & banana, or cheesecake à la fraise.
Afternoon brings heartier fare such as panini and the French classic croque monsieur, alongside petite snacks of olives, nuts, and crostini, before the evening menu evolves into curated cheese boards, charcuterie towers, and caviar served with blinis, finished with desserts like tiramisu and gâteaux du jour. The beverage program mirrors this progression, with inventive daytime mocktails such as a pistachio Espresso Martini or raspberry matcha with elderflower and a robust coffee program, transitioning at night to an international wine and spritz list complemented by craft beer and cider.
The interiors marry Parisian sophistication with West Village soul—mosaic tiles and aged wood floors grounded by earthy neutrals, vintage European décor, and brushed brass sconces that cast a flattering glow. A custom C-shaped bar anchors the 1,300-square-foot space, inviting guests to linger morning to night while the warm crackle of vinyl records spins softly in the background.
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The C Café
Cafe Hours: Daily, 7 AM – 4 PM
Wine Bar Hours: Daily, 4:30 PM – Close
Instagram: @thec.nyc
Website: www.thec.nyc