Banter

Banter, an all-day Australian cafe in New York

Banter is an Australian-inspired cafe operating in New York with a menu of healthy, flavorful food available all day. Its offering combines house-made dishes with espresso coffee and a selection of cocktails, in a format designed for dine-in as well as takeout and delivery.

The company presents itself as a neighborhood cafe where a warm welcome is part of the experience, and describes its food as "health-conscious Australian fare." Since 2023 it has been an employee-owned business.

Three locations in Manhattan

Banter has three locations in Manhattan, each with its own hours and service features:

• Greenwich Village: operates as a walk-in only cafe, with no reservations. When there is a wait, the location takes the customer's name and phone number and texts when the table is ready; it also offers a remote waitlist.
• West Village: operates under the same walk-in only policy with a remote waitlist, and offers takeout.
• Murray Hill: is the only location that accepts reservations, managed through the Resy platform, and the only one that offers an evening menu separate from the daytime menu.

All three locations offer takeout and delivery.

Menus and services

The menu is organized into a daytime menu shared by all three locations and an evening menu exclusive to Murray Hill. The company also provides catering and hosts private events for groups, with an inquiry form available on its website.

Additional services listed on the site include the sale of gift cards and the option to place orders online.

Hours by location

Hours vary by location. Greenwich Village and West Village open from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday and from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Murray Hill stays open until 9:00 pm Monday through Saturday, while on Sundays it closes at 4:00 pm.

Company profile

Banter has described itself as an employee-owned company since 2023. Its public communications include sections dedicated to its story, press and career opportunities, indicating an organized structure with media presence and hiring activity.

Locations

Greenwich Village location: 169 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012

Murray Hill location: 201 East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016

West Village location: 643 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014