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Food and Nutrition Services

Upon admission, your child's doctor will order an appropriate diet. Dietitians are available to offer guidance on the nutritional needs of your child. If your child is on a special diet, a dietitian may work with you directly to coordinate this diet during hospitalization. If you have any questions about your child's diet, menu items, or about bringing food from home, you may reach out to the dietitians by calling, (212) 305-9094. A Food Service Supervisor is available at (212) 305-4230 for further questions.

Patient Meals

A nutrition host will help you and your child choose meals from the Hospital menu, which offers a variety of children's favorites and healthy choices, including main entrees, salads, sandwiches, and snacks. Special requests, including Kosher and vegetarian diets, can also be accommodated. Staff of the Hospital's Food and Nutrition Services deliver breakfast, lunch, and dinner to our patients. You can request snacks and meals anytime of the day by calling your nutrition host directly.

These are food items available at all times and your nutrition host can provide a list of items available. Children never have to miss a meal because they are having a test or just not hungry. A nutrition host is available to fill your requests from 6 am - 7 pm and your nurse can provide you with most of these items after hours.

If you would like to bring home-cooked meals, please find out if your child has any diet restrictions. As many patients are on very specialized diets, we request you do not offer any food or drinks to any other patients. Guidelines for storage of food are posted on all refrigerators designated for family and patient use.

For snack time, family alcoves on each inpatient floor are stocked with milk, juice, cookies, and a small ice machine for patients and their families. Please note these refrigerators are not for storing individual patient items. Family lounges have microwave ovens and refrigerators for storing patient food. A Kosher refrigerator is also available for use on 6 Tower across from the family lounge. It is important to label and date all food placed in the refrigerator, even if it will only be in there a short amount of time.

Parents (including breastfeeding moms) staying overnight may request guest meal trays. Please ask the nutrition host for more information regarding this service.

The following dining services are available on site:

JouJou Cafe offers Grab and Go service of gourmet sandwiches, soups, and salads, fresh baked goods, Kosher meals, specialty beverages and coffees, lattes, and teas. It is located in the Tower lobby of the Hospital. The hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 7:30 pm, and weekends, 8 am to 3:30 pm. For more information, call (212) 342-8489.

Streets of New York Cafe offers hot entrees, Boar’s Head deli, grilled paninis, salad bar, sushi, soups and chilis, gourmet Grab and Go salads and sandwiches, Kosher meals, beverages, and desserts. It is located in the Milstein Pavilion, 2nd Floor. Hours are Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 3 pm. For more information, call (212) 305-4527.

The Garden Express at Milstein offers Grab and Go service of gourmet sandwiches and salads, fresh baked goods, soups and chilis, sushi, hot entrees and Gevalia coffee. It is located in the Milstein Pavilion lobby. The hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 12 am, and weekends and holidays, 7:30 am to 12 am. For more information, call (212) 305-3655.

Windows on the Hudson offers elegant served dining with a great view of the Hudson River. It is located in the Milstein Pavilion, 9th floor. The menu includes everything from salads and sandwiches to pastas and filets. The hours are Monday through Friday: lunch, 11:30 am to 3 pm, and dinner, 5:30 pm to 7 pm. For more information, call (212) 305-4242.

The Garden Cafe offers Grab and Go service of gourmet salads and sandwiches, chicken wings, burgers, sushi, pizza, a breakfast bar, soups and chilis, hot entrees, fresh baked goods, Kosher meals, and desserts. It is located in the Harkness Pavilion, 1st floor. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 3 pm. For more information, call (212) 305-2186.

The Garden Express at Energy Court offers Grab and Go service of fresh baked goods, soups and chilis, sushi, gourmet sandwiches and salads, Kosher meals, and Gevalia coffee. The Energy Court is located off the Broadway entrance, main floor. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 2:30 pm. For more information, call (212) 305-2186.

Vending machines are also available on 7 and 9 Tower.

Food can also be delivered to the Welcome Desk from any local restaurant offering delivery services. Please note: No food is allowed at bedside in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

(*Free Delivery)

Carrot Top
The best carrot cake and muffins in Manhattan and more (soups, salads, sandwiches, etc).
3931 Broadway between West 166th and 167th Streets, same side of street as the Hospital
6 am to 9 pm, Monday - Saturday
9 am to 4 pm, Sunday
(212) 927-4800

Coogan's
A full-service restaurant featuring a variety of beers, good food, and friendly service.
4015 Broadway at the corner of West 169th Street, same side of street as the Hospital
11 am - 12 am, 7 days a week
(212) 928-1234

Dallas Barbeque*
A full-service restaurant featuring ribs, chicken, and steak 3956 Broadway at the corner of West 166th Street, across from the Hospital
11 am – 12 am, 7 days a week
(212) 568-3700

D'Vinci's Cuisine Restaurant
A full-service restaurant featuring Italian and Spanish specialties.
1091 Saint Nicholas Avenue, at the corner of West 165th Street
11 am - 4 am
(212) 543-1200

Famiglia Pizza*
4007 Broadway, between West 168th and 169th Streets, same side of the street as the Hospital
9 am - 12 am, 7 days a week
(212) 927-3333

El Presidente*
A full service restaurant featuring Spanish and Italian specialties
3938 Broadway at the corner of West 165th Street, across from the Hospital
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
(212) 927-7011

El Malecon Restaurant
A full-service restaurant featuring Dominican specialties. 4141 Broadway and West 175th Street
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
(212) 727-3812

Hispaniola Restaurant
A full-service restaurant featuring Dominican-Asian fusion fare.
839 West 181st Street at the corner of Cabrini Boulevard
11 am - 4 pm, 5:30 pm - 12 am
(212) 740-5222

Mike's Bagels
Fresh bagels made on the premises, sandwiches, coffee, drinks, etc.
4003 Broadway at the corner of West 168th, same side of street as the Hospital
5 am - 5 pm
(212) 928-2300

New Leaf Cafe
A full-service restaurant featuring American cuisine; serves brunch on Sunday.
1 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park (accessible by A train, West 190th Street stop)
12 pm - 3 pm, 6 pm - 9:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday; 11 am - 3 pm, 6 pm - 9:30 pm, Sundays
(212) 568-5323

Parrilla Steakhouse*
A full-service restaurant featuring Spanish specialties.
3920 Broadway between West 164th and 165th Streets, across from the Hospital
11 am - 3 am (212) 543-9500 (main); (212) 543-9012 (delivery)

Plum Pomidor Restaurant and Bar
A full-service restaurant featuring an array of Italian specialties; serves brunch on Sunday.
4009 Broadway between West 168th and 169th Streets, same side of street as the Hospital
11:30 am - 2 am
(212) 781-3333

Subway
Sandwich shop
3920 Broadway between West 164th and 165th Streets, across from the Hospital
8 am to 12 am
(212) 740-9180

Sushi Yu 2
A full-service restaurant featuring Japanese fare and sushi. 827 West 181st Street between Pinehurst and Cabrini Boulevard
12 noon - 11 pm
(212) 781-8833

Wendy's
Fast food chain featuring hamburgers, salads and other fast foods.
Corner of West 165th Street and Broadway, same side of the street as the Hospital
10 am - 2 am

X-Caffe
Upscale coffee shop offering sandwiches, soups, pastries, snacks, drinks, etc.
3952 Broadway between West 166th and 165th Streets, across from the Hospital entrance
7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week
(212) 543-1999