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Watchlist // West Village
Australian cafe · West Village, ManhattanNO. 1190 / 1966

Banter

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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//The line

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.

//When the line peaks
Weekend brunch hours, per The Infatuation's West Village brunch guide, are when the small dining room fills and a waitlist forms.

Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.

//Getting in

Reservations: Primarily walk-in, per The Infatuation

Walk-ins: Yes — listed as a walk-in spot with a fast-moving waitlist

//FAQ
How long is the wait at Banter?

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.

Does Banter take reservations?

The Infatuation's guide lists Banter under 'Walk-Ins,' indicating it's typically a walk-in spot rather than a reservation-first restaurant.

Can you walk into Banter?

Yes — walking in is the standard approach per The Infatuation, which notes the small room's waitlist moves quickly.

Sources: The Infatuation — West Village Brunch Guide

Banter — Line, Wait & How to Get In · West Village, NYC | damnlines