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See beautiful photos of vintage New York restaurant menus

Take a tour of classic New York eateries with this appetizing collection of retro menus

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Vivienne van Vliet
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In a world wonderfully spoiled by the convenience of food and drink delivery services, as well as apps like Seamless and Grubhub, it's hard to imagine a time when menus weren't always instantly accessible. While we wouldn't give up the ability to browse hundreds of menus from the comfort of our couches, we do love to look at the classic menus of yesteryear, like these vintage examples from New York restaurants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Photograph: Courtesy New York Public Library

Au Chat Noir Hotel and Restaurant, 1900-1901
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The Cotton Club
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Photograph: Courtesy New York Public Library

Crossroads
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Dainty Pastry Shop
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Hotel Metropole and Golden Rod Rathskeller Daily Menu, 1900-1901
Photograph: Courtesy New York Public Library

Jack's Nest
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Photograph: Courtesy New York Public Library

Hotel Knickerbocker Dinner Menu
Photograph: Courtesy New York Public Library

Park Lane Sunday Brunch, 1959
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Photograph: Courtesy New York Public Library

Ruby Foo's Daily Menu
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Spencer Dining Hall Daily Menu, 1905
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Photograph: Courtesy New York Public Library

The Tree Houses: Restaurant of the African Pavilion
Photograph: Courtesy New York Public Library

The World Famous Ubangi Club
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Photograph: Courtesy New York Public Library

Waldorf-Astoria Breakfast Menu, 1899
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