Restaurant in New York City, United States
Counter & Bodega
100Pearl PointsCasual Chelsea Stop

About Counter & Bodega
Counter & Bodega is a practical Chelsea pick when convenience matters more than a fully choreographed dinner. Use it for a casual meet-up or flexible repeat visit; choose El Quijote for a more defined room or Sushi Seki when the meal needs a clear sushi focus.
Counter & Bodega is a New York City venue with casual dress and late operating hours on several nights. The verified details are limited, so the safest way to think about it is practical rather than highly specific: use the confirmed schedule and casual dress code to decide whether it fits your plans. If you need to compare it with other New York City options, El Quijote or Sushi Seki may also be worth considering.
A flexible New York City stop, with limited published detail
The useful confirmed information is direct: Counter & Bodega is closed Monday, opens at 2 PM Tuesday through Saturday, opens at 12 PM Sunday, stays open late on several nights. Dress is casual. Beyond that, verified details such as cuisine, chef, pricing, menu format, booking policy, service style are not available here, so it is better not to build expectations around a specific dish, format, or occasion.
That makes the venue easier to evaluate by timing than by a detailed culinary identity. It may fit plans where the confirmed hours and casual dress code are enough to make the decision. If the meal needs a clearly documented format, published menu details, or a more specific occasion plan, compare other New York City dining options before committing.
Use it when the confirmed basics fit your plan
For a first-timer, the grounded takeaway is simple: Counter & Bodega is a casual New York City option with afternoon openings Tuesday through Saturday, a noon opening Sunday, late hours later in the week. Do not assume details that are not verified here, including cuisine, prices, reservations, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or a particular menu structure. If you are cross-shopping New York City more broadly, the full New York City restaurants guide is the better place to compare by occasion.
For repeat use, the same rule applies: let the schedule and casual dress code do the work. Counter & Bodega is easiest to place when timing is the primary constraint. For another New York City option, consider El Quijote; for a different kind of stop, Doughnut Plant is another venue to compare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Counter & Bodega?
Counter & Bodega is a casual New York City venue. The verified schedule is: closed Monday; Tuesday and Wednesday 2 PM–12 AM; Thursday 2 PM–1 AM; Friday and Saturday 2 PM–2 AM; and Sunday 12–11 PM.
Does Counter & Bodega handle dietary restrictions?
No venue-specific dietary policy is verified for Counter & Bodega. If you have restrictions, ask the venue directly before you go rather than assuming the menu will cover every need.
Is lunch or dinner better at Counter & Bodega?
The verified hours show that Counter & Bodega opens at 2 PM Tuesday through Saturday and at 12 PM on Sunday. A specific lunch or dinner format is not verified, so choose based on the confirmed hours rather than assuming a dedicated meal service.
How far ahead should I book Counter & Bodega?
No booking policy is verified for Counter & Bodega. If reservations or wait times matter to your plans, check directly with the venue before going.
Is Counter & Bodega good for a special occasion?
The verified details do not establish Counter & Bodega as a special-occasion restaurant. What is confirmed is casual dress and the listed weekly schedule, so decide based on whether those basics fit the occasion.
What are alternatives to compare with Counter & Bodega?
Other venues to compare include El Quijote, Sushi Seki, KEI, Doughnut Plant, Teruko. Use the confirmed details for each venue when deciding which one best fits your plans.
Location
216 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011
New York City, United States
Compare Counter & Bodega
| Venue | Location | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| Counter & Bodega | New York City | , |
| El Quijote | New York City | , |
| Doughnut Plant | New York City | Donuts |
| Sushi Seki | New York City | Sushi |
| Teruko | New York City | , |
| KEI | New York City | , |
How Counter & Bodega compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- El Quijote, Notable alternative
- Doughnut Plant, Donuts, Donuts
- Sushi Seki, Sushi, Sushi
- Teruko, Notable alternative
- KEI, Notable alternative
How it compares in New York City
Counter & Bodega is the easier, lower-commitment choice in this set. El Quijote is the stronger pick when ambiance and a more established dining-room feel matter, while Counter & Bodega makes more sense when Chelsea convenience and a casual plan are the priority.
Sushi Seki is the clearer choice for diners who want sushi as the point of the night; Counter & Bodega is better for a mixed-purpose stop where the group has not committed to one cuisine. Doughnut Plant is not a dinner substitute, but it is the cleaner value move for a quick, specific craving.
Teruko and KEI are better cross-shops if the reader wants to compare newer or less-defined New York City options by mood. Counter & Bodega wins on ease; the others may be more useful when the night needs a stronger reason to travel.
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