Is Union Square Cafe Still Open? Update (New York, NY)

Current status

As of September 2026, Union Square Cafe is listed open on unionsquarecafe.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The 'Snack Attack' episode featured Union Square Cafe, an American restaurant at 235 Park Avenue South in Manhattan's Union Square/Flatiron neighborhood. The restaurant's website (unionsquarecafe.com, accessed 2026-09-08) described a menu built around Our Story, Community, and seasonal offerings, alongside private dining and nationwide shipping options. According to the site, checked 2026-09-08, Union Square Cafe operates an online reservation and ordering system, with sections for gift cards, shop, and pre-order and pickup, indicating the restaurant continues to serve walk-in and online customers from its Park Avenue South location. The site's navigation also included Gallery, Hours & Location, and a direct Reserve link, showing the restaurant accepts same-day bookings through its own platform. No closure, relocation, or ownership-change reports were found for Union Square Cafe.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 6
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Snack Attack
What was featured
a snack-style dish at Union Square Cafe
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Union Square Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Union Square Cafe still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Union Square Cafe is listed open on unionsquarecafe.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Union Square Cafe after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The 'Snack Attack' episode featured Union Square Cafe, an American restaurant at 235 Park Avenue South in Manhattan's Union Square/Flatiron neighborhood. As of September 2026, Union Square Cafe is listed open on unionsquarecafe.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Union Square Cafe located?

235 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Union Square Cafe?

Season 2, Episode 6 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Snack Attack”.

Is Union Square Cafe still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The restaurant's website (unionsquarecafe.com, accessed 2026-09-08) described a menu built around Our Story, Community, and seasonal offerings, alongside private dining and nationwide shipping options. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
235 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
unionsquarecafe.com

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