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The Corner Store

A classic American restaurant and 13-seat bar at the landmark corner of Houston and West Broadway in SoHo, known for a hard-to-get reservation and a walk-in line that forms outside well before opening.

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//The line

The Corner Store is a classic American restaurant and 13-seat bar at Houston and West Broadway in SoHo. It releases table reservations two weeks in advance and reportedly does not accept walk-ins for tables, which pushes demand onto a small first-come bar and a limited number of walk-in slots freed up by cancellations or no-shows.

Reporting describes a line forming outside the restaurant around 4pm ahead of the 5pm opening, sometimes stretching around the block, as people wait for a shot at bar seating or a walk-in cancellation. Since table reservations open two weeks out and go fast, arriving well before the doors open is the reported strategy for anyone hoping to get in without a reservation.

//When the line peaks
Around opening (5pm) draws the earliest and longest walk-in line as people queue for bar seats or cancellations Dinner hours generally, since the restaurant is only open 5pm-11pm daily and reservations are scarce Weekend evenings likely see the heaviest demand given how far in advance reservations reportedly book up

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

//FAQ
How long is the wait at The Corner Store in SoHo?

Damnlines does not have a live camera at The Corner Store yet, so we can't show a real-time line count or wait estimate. Reporting on the restaurant describes a walk-in line forming outside around 4pm, ahead of the 5pm opening, that can stretch around the block as people wait for one of the 13 bar seats or a table freed by a cancellation.

Does The Corner Store take reservations?

Yes. The Corner Store reportedly releases table reservations two weeks in advance, and they are said to be hard to get. It reportedly does not accept walk-ins for tables directly, though walk-ins may be seated if a cancellation or no-show opens up space.

Can you walk in at The Corner Store?

There's a 13-seat bar near the entrance that keeps some seats for walk-ins on a first-come basis, plus occasional table openings from cancellations. Arriving early, before the 5pm opening, is the commonly reported approach for walk-in hopefuls.

What are The Corner Store's hours?

The Corner Store is reported to be open daily from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

What kind of restaurant is The Corner Store?

It's described as a classic American restaurant and bar located at the landmark corner of Houston Street and West Broadway in SoHo, New York.

Sources: Yelp — The Corner Store · The Corner Store official site — Hours & Location

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