Kakes NYC — Restaurant in New York

My friend made a reservation for us on a Saturday at 1030p. As expected it would be busy. We arrived at 10:18 just to be on time and glad we did. You will have to complete an online waver when you arrive and they check your id through a system. No big deal we were just were excited to try the place. So after a 10 minute wait we were seated by a table by the bathrooms. A lot of service people were also coming in an out from that area as well. We admired the atmosphere and the music a busser came over and gave us waters. After 10 minutes he came back with this device to scan with our phones to view the menu. He took off after I scanned it. My friend had purchased a membership online and paid a reservation fee and knew that he was supposed to get some benefits from it but wasn't sure how to redeem it. The servers we had didn't ask if it was our first time (it was) or if we had questions. I watched a couple come in after us and was ordering food and we had been sitting at the table for a while at this point with just waters and our order hadn't been taken. I flagged the waitress down like I know you see us.. I must say although it's a 2 hour experience it's really an hour wait just to order. I would also say don't make your reservation at 1030 because you won't have enough time to order anything else you have it order it all at once. Food we ordered wasn't bad it just wasn't packed with flavor. After we received our food my friend asked about the membership benefits.. the waitress said she was going to talk to the boss about it and would come over. He came after we finished and introduced his self and comped the bill for $25 to wave the reservation fee. He then explained the benefits and gave his number for the future so he use the benefits that come with a membership. Be aware for 2 people for 2 drinks and 2 entrees we paid about $170 with gratuity. We did also get a free Oreo cake to take home. The cake was good just lacking the Oreos lol Suggestion just add like whole Oreos to the cake when it's done or cut them in half and put them inside and it would be perfect. It was definitely an experience just wish service wise that our server provided a bit more information on the place and how it works once we were seated or from the busser that brought our waters. But we will try again with earlier...

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED VIBE HAVEN! From the moment I made the reservation to the last bite of infused deliciousness—KAKES NYC understood the assignment.

Let’s talk service: Every single staff member, from the check-in crew to the back-of-house boys, the DJ with the vibes, the servers with the smiles, the bouncers who lowkey double as hype men—everyone was attentive, friendly, and made you feel like you belonged there. It was giving hospitality meets homie energy, and I was absolutely here for it.

Puff and Paint with a sing-along was Great Vibes. We laughed, we sang, we puffed, we painted—pure magic.

Now let’s get into the menu—because baby, the options are plentiful. Whether you're there for finger foods, appetizers, full-on entrees, or sweet treats—infused or non-infused—they got you. Same goes for the drinks.

Cherry on top? You can BYOS (Bring Your Own Supplies). Perfect for birthdays, 4/20 celebrations (like mine!), or a random day just because you can. Entry is $25 for a day pass, which is already a steal, but if you're a local cannabis connoisseur—get the membership. (Certainly on my bucketlist)

Bathrooms? Spotless. Aesthetics? Chef's kiss. Outdoor seating? A literal dreamscape. I went at night and it was stunning—can only imagine how beautiful it is during the day. Indoor vibes are equally on point, from the decor to the food presentation. And yes—selfie moments are absolutely everywhere, from the front entrance to your seat. Content creators, take note!

This is not a one-and-done. This is a “run it back,” “tell your friends,” and “maybe even get a membership”...

The place is definitely a vibe for the correct group. There is a 25$ to get in. The place is very nicely decorated. I went with my family with a 530pm reservation. The slot is for 2 hours I suggest coming ahead of time because their is waiver everyone in the group has to fill out & it takes away from your time. There's a DJ which was nice & the music was dope. The roof opens and closes to add to the ambiance. They showed us to our area and we were given a QR code for the menu. They have infused and non infused options (more infused tbh) for drinks and food. They also have desserts but they are all infused. I didn't have a lot of the food, however some off my family said it was okay.

Warning The prices for infused and non infused are the same. I ordered a side of Non infused French fries under the impression that it would be the price of the add on price ($10), when we got the bill I noticed they were $25. When I asked the waitress if it was a mistake she informed that the prices are the same since they don't generally accommodate foods to not be non infused from the infused menu. I was pretty upset because I wished I was told this at the time of me ordering it. The manager came over to talk to me and explained what happened. He was nice enough to adjust the price due to the miscommunication.

The place is a vibe if you love smoking and want to make a stop during a night out. If you are someone that does not smoke or does not enjoy it, I wouldn't recommend this place for you. It's also a place I wouldn't recommend going to if you're...