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Cachapas y Mas NYC has been feeding Upper Manhattan for two decades, and if you have not made the trip to Inwood yet, this is your sign. Tucked into a stretch of Dyckman Street, the restaurant is impossible to miss thanks to its bright orange-and-green storefront and a grinning cartoon corn mascot that has become a neighborhood icon in its own right.
What began in 2005 as a food truck called El Dugout has grown into one of the most beloved Venezuelan counters in the city, drawing everyone from lunchtime regulars to a rowdy weekend crowd chasing plantains and cheese at 3 in the morning.
The Vibe at Cachapas y Mas NYC
- No-Frills Counter Service: Order at the register, grab a number, and let the open kitchen do the rest.
- Homegrown Charm: The corn mascot, hand-painted signage, and fresh-squeezed juice station give the space a distinctly Venezuelan, distinctly Inwood personality.
- Built for Late Nights: This is where the neighborhood ends up after the bars close, not just where it grabs lunch.
Inside the Kitchen
The dining room is small, bright, and unpretentious, with subway tile, communal benches, and a straight sightline into the kitchen. Watching the cooks griddle cachapas and rebuild patacones to order is half the fun of eating here.
What to Order at Cachapas y Mas NYC
- Cachapas: Sweet, golden corn pancakes folded over thick, hand-pulled queso de mano — the dish the restaurant is named for and the one regulars order first.
- Patacones: Two crisp, flattened green plantains standing in for bread around your choice of protein, garlic sauce, and melted cheese.
- Arepas: Griddled cornmeal patties stuffed with classics like pabellón — shredded beef, black beans, and sweet plantain.
- Tequeños: Thin, flaky pastry wrapped tightly around gooey melted cheese, best eaten hot and dipped.
Save Room for Dessert
Near the register, a bakery case stocked with grab-and-go pastries and sweets makes it easy to end the meal on a high note without waiting on a kitchen ticket.
Smart Timing: Late-Night Hours
- Weeknight Hours: Open daily from 9:00 AM, with service running past midnight most nights.
- Weekend Power Hours: Stays open until 5:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, making it one of Inwood’s few real late-night options.
Location & Transit Guide for Cachapas y Mas NYC
The flagship location sits at 107 Dyckman St, New York, NY 10040, right in the middle of the Dyckman Street strip.
By Subway (Recommended)
- The A Train: Get off at Dyckman St and walk west about 2-3 blocks; the restaurant sits on the north side of the street.
- The 1 Train: Get off at Dyckman St (Broadway) and walk east roughly 3 blocks instead.
By Car
Street parking along Dyckman is metered and gets tight fast, especially on weekend nights. Plan on circling nearby side streets, or skip the car and take the train.
Quick Planning Facts
Address: 107 Dyckman St, New York, NY 10040
Hours: Daily from 9:00 AM, open until roughly 2:00-3:00 AM on weeknights and 5:00 AM Friday and Saturday.
Delivery & Takeout: Both available directly through the restaurant.
Contact: +1 (212) 304-2224
Final Thoughts
Between the corn-pancake cachapas, the plantain-bread patacones, and hours that stretch well past sunrise on weekends, it is easy to see why The Infatuation named Cachapas y Mas one of Inwood’s best restaurants — a distinction you can read more about in their full Inwood review.
If you are making a night of it in Inwood, Cachapas y Mas pairs naturally with La Casa del Mofongo a few blocks over, or browse more of our Food & Dining coverage for other Upper Manhattan spots worth the trip.
