A compact West Village Australian brunch cafe known for its tight ~10-table dining room and a fast-moving walk-in waitlist.
643 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014



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Banter's West Village room is small by design — The Infatuation's brunch guide notes it has 'only about 10 tables,' which caps how many parties can be seated at once during weekend brunch rushes.
Despite the tight footprint, The Infatuation reports 'the waitlist tends to move quickly,' and the guide lists Banter under its 'Walk-Ins' category, signaling that showing up without a reservation is the normal way in rather than an exception.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Primarily walk-in, per The Infatuation
Walk-ins: Yes — listed as a walk-in spot with a fast-moving waitlist
No exact minutes are published, but The Infatuation says the waitlist 'tends to move quickly' even though the West Village cafe has only about 10 tables, so expect a short wait rather than a long one during weekend brunch.
The Infatuation's guide lists Banter under 'Walk-Ins,' indicating it's typically a walk-in spot rather than a reservation-first restaurant.
Yes — walking in is the standard approach per The Infatuation, which notes the small room's waitlist moves quickly.