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Restaurants, bars, and cafes near Blue Note Jazz Club - New York

Planning a meal around your Blue Note Jazz Club show

Blue Note Jazz Club. New York sits on West 3rd Street in Greenwich Village, surrounded by restaurants, bars, and cafes in every direction. Within roughly 100 meters you can walk to pizza, Chinese, Italian, Japanese-inspired spots, falafel, wraps, coffee, and several bars. That density makes it realistic to decide fairly late whether you want a sit-down meal nearby or just a quick bite or drink before or after the music. What you cannot assume from this page are exact opening hours, how busy any place will be at showtime, or whether they take reservations. If timing is tight around an early or late set, it is worth checking each restaurant’s current hours and any reservation options directly before you build your evening around it.

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Closest food options on West 3rd Street

Several places on West 3rd Street sit effectively next door to Blue Note Jazz Club, so you can keep your walking time to a minimum. These are useful if you want to stay on the same block as the venue and keep your route simple between your meal and the show. The options below are all within about 50 meters of the club, which is roughly a minute or two on foot. That proximity makes them practical even if you are watching the clock between an early and late set or meeting friends right before doors.

  • Artistic PizzaAbout 33 m from Blue Note Jazz Club on West 3rd Street; identified as a pizza-focused restaurant.
  • 3 Streets SaloonRoughly 34 m away at 134 West 3rd Street; a bar close enough to walk back to the club in a couple of minutes.
  • Wolfnights. The Gourmet WrapAround 37 m from the venue at 121 West 3rd Street; categorized as a sandwich restaurant with vegan and vegetarian options.
  • PokeeApproximately 40 m away at 121 West 3rd Street; listed as a Japanese-category restaurant.
  • Me Chicken RiceAbout 49 m from the club at 120 West 3rd Street; a nearby restaurant on the same street.
  • GrooveRoughly 50 m away at 125 West 3rd Street; a bar that keeps you within a short walk of the venue.

MacDougal Street spots a short walk from the club

MacDougal Street runs just east of Blue Note Jazz Club and has a tight cluster of restaurants and cafes within about 100 meters. If you are comfortable with a slightly longer but still quick walk, this stretch gives you more variety while keeping you close enough to return to the venue without needing transit or a car. Because MacDougal is so close, it can work well if one place has a wait and you want to move a few doors down without losing much time before your set.

  • La Lanterna di VittorioRoughly 57 m from the club at 129 MacDougal Street; listed as an Italian restaurant.
  • Ben's PizzeriaAbout 64 m away at 123 MacDougal Street; identified as a pizza restaurant.
  • Caffe ReggioAround 70 m from the venue at 119 MacDougal Street; categorized as a coffee-focused cafe.
  • Mamoun's FalafelApproximately 77 m away at 119 MacDougal Street; a nearby restaurant known by name for falafel.
  • Pommes FritesAbout 95 m from the club at 128 MacDougal Street; a restaurant on the same side of the neighborhood corridor.
  • Olympia PitaRoughly 97 m away at 126 MacDougal Street; categorized as a kosher restaurant.
  • MunchiezApproximately 102 m from the venue at 126 MacDougal Street; listed as a Chinese restaurant.
  • Catmint Wheel CakeAbout 104 m away at 124 MacDougal Street; a nearby restaurant option on MacDougal.

West 4th Street and nearby Chinese and Italian options

If you are willing to cross over toward West 4th Street, you gain a few more restaurant choices while still staying within a short walk of Blue Note Jazz Club. These can be useful if you specifically want Chinese or Italian food close enough that you do not have to factor in extra travel time. All of the places below are within roughly 60 meters of the venue, so you can comfortably plan to eat there and then stroll back to West 3rd Street before your set.

  • Shanghai VillaAround 52 m from the club at 144 West 4th Street; categorized as a Chinese restaurant with vegan options noted in its listing.
  • Washington Square DinnerRoughly 57 m away at 150 West 4th Street; a restaurant close to the northwest side of Washington Square area.
  • Vol de NuitAbout 57 m from the venue at 148 West 4th Street; a nearby bar on West 4th Street.

Bars and cafes within an easy walk

If your priority is a drink or coffee rather than a full meal, the streets around Blue Note Jazz Club include several bars and cafes within about 100 meters. This makes it straightforward to meet friends for a drink before the show or grab coffee nearby without leaving Greenwich Village’s core. Because these places are so close, you can decide on the day whether to stop in based on how much time you have after arriving in the neighborhood.

  • 3 Streets SaloonApproximately 34 m from the venue on West 3rd Street; listed as a bar.
  • GrooveAround 50 m away at 125 West 3rd Street; another nearby bar option steps from the club.
  • Olive Tree CafeRoughly 90 m from the club at 115 Minetta Lane; categorized as a bar with cafe-style service.
  • Caffe whaAbout 92 m away on Minetta Lane; listed as a bar and performance spot near the venue.
  • Caffe ReggioAround 70 m from Blue Note Jazz Club on MacDougal Street; categorized as a cafe and coffee shop.

A bit farther, but still walkable choices

A few additional restaurants sit just beyond the immediate corners but remain within roughly 100 meters of Blue Note Jazz Club. These can be useful backups if closer spots are busy, while still keeping your overall walking time short. Because they are slightly farther out, factor in a couple of extra minutes to get back to the club, especially if you are timing your arrival for a specific set.

  • Criollas baked empanadasAbout 87 m from the venue at 333 6th Avenue; identified as a restaurant with pizza noted in its category listing.
  • Olive Tree CafeApproximately 90 m away on Minetta Lane; a bar that also appears in the immediate bar and cafe options list.
  • Caffe whaRoughly 92 m from the club on Minetta Lane; a nearby bar and performance-oriented spot.

What to double-check before you go

Restaurant details around Blue Note Jazz Club can change, and this guide focuses on location, distance, and broad categories like pizza, Chinese, Italian, bar, or cafe. It does not include live data on opening hours, menus, or how busy each place is on show nights. If you are coordinating with a specific set time at Blue Note Jazz Club, it also helps to look at the walking distance estimates here and build in a small buffer so your meal does not cut into the performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I find restaurants within a 5-minute walk of Blue Note Jazz Club. New York?
Yes. There are many restaurants, bars, and cafes within roughly 100 meters of Blue Note Jazz Club on and around West 3rd Street, MacDougal Street, West 4th Street, Minetta Lane, and 6th Avenue. Nearby options include pizza at Artistic Pizza and Ben's Pizzeria, Chinese food at Shanghai Villa and Munchiez, Italian at La Lanterna di Vittorio, Japanese-category food at Pokee, wraps at Wolfnights. The Gourmet Wrap, falafel at Mamoun's Falafel, and several bars and cafes such as 3 Streets Saloon, Groove, Olive Tree Cafe, caffe wha, and Caffe Reggio. All of these are close enough to walk between your meal and the venue without needing additional transportation.
What types of cuisine are near Blue Note Jazz Club?
Within a short walk of Blue Note Jazz Club you can choose from several cuisines and categories. Pizza-focused spots include Artistic Pizza, Ben's Pizzeria, and Criollas baked empanadas. Shanghai Villa and Munchiez are listed with Chinese restaurant categories, while La Lanterna di Vittorio is categorized as Italian. Pokee appears under Japanese restaurant categories, Wolfnights. The Gourmet Wrap is categorized as a sandwich restaurant with vegan and vegetarian options, and Olympia Pita is listed as a kosher restaurant. Caffe Reggio is categorized as a cafe and coffee shop, and there are multiple bars such as 3 Streets Saloon, Groove, Olive Tree Cafe, caffe wha, and Vol de Nuit.
Are there bars close to Blue Note Jazz Club for a drink before or after the show?
Yes. Several bars are within about 100 meters of Blue Note Jazz Club. Very close options on West 3rd Street include 3 Streets Saloon and Groove. On nearby streets, Olive Tree Cafe and caffe wha on Minetta Lane, and Vol de Nuit on West 4th Street, are all listed as bars in the immediate area. Their proximity makes it easy to walk back to the club in just a few minutes.
Is there a cafe near Blue Note Jazz Club if I just want coffee or a light stop?
Caffe Reggio on MacDougal Street is categorized as a cafe and coffee shop and is about 70 meters from Blue Note Jazz Club. Olive Tree Cafe on Minetta Lane is also nearby and listed as a bar with cafe-style service. Both are close enough to visit and still walk back to the venue quickly.
Do restaurants near Blue Note Jazz Club require reservations?
This guide does not include reservation policies for individual restaurants. Some nearby places may accept or encourage reservations, while others may operate on a walk-in basis. If you are planning to eat at a specific time before or between sets at Blue Note Jazz Club, check each restaurant directly for its current reservation options and how they handle waits.
How should I time my meal with a show at Blue Note Jazz Club?
Because there are many restaurants and bars within roughly 100 meters of Blue Note Jazz Club, you can keep your walking time short and focus on how long you expect to spend at the table. Check your ticketed show time, then confirm restaurant hours and any reservation options directly. It is sensible to leave a buffer between when you expect to finish eating and when you want to be at the club, so that a longer-than-expected meal does not overlap with the start of the performance.
Does Blue Note Jazz Club itself offer food so I can skip eating nearby?
This page focuses on nearby restaurants, bars, and cafes and does not cover food or drink service inside Blue Note Jazz Club. To decide between dining at the club or at a neighboring restaurant, check the main venue information or contact the club directly for up-to-date details on their menu and any minimums.