Looking for a place to eat or have coffee, come here!!!…read more It is a hidden gem in the Upper East Side. If you are just meeting for coffee and dessert or dinner after the museum this is the spot. It is a small yet cozy place where the food is fresh and though it's a small stuff, they are extremely efficient. I had a cappuccino as well as a very delicious cherry soup. I also had their cappuccino and their different type of strudels, including cabbage and poppyseed. Service is good and hard working I strongly recommend you to come here.

Budapest cafe is a staple on the UES and has been here for decades, even before I moved to the UES…read more We decided to go for lunch, they do have a lunch menu (3 course that includes soup, entree, and a slice of cake). The Goulash soup was ok, just tasted like vegetable soup in a tomato paste with a few pieces of boiled veal. My schnitzel was good! And of course the apple crumble cake was the highlight of my meal! Budapest is really excellent for that dessert! All homemade desserts that hit the spot. This spot is really a gem of the upper east side.

We were walking around in Greenpoint and suddenly the neighborhood turned Polish, which is super…read morebecause I love Polish things...especially stuffed cabbage. I saw a couple pointing and nodding, so I asked, is this place amazing? They said yes. We were sold. We were wanting a drink and conveniently, they had a bar. Polish beer and incredible Polish cabbage on the way to meet friends for dinner at another restaurant? Duh!! Im Jewish - not religious - but it's important because beef/rice is the norm in my world. Karczma makes a pork version which was so so good. Big fat pieces. Thick, perfectly wrapped cabbage. Juicy, flavorful filling. The sauce was bright with tomato flavor. The wagon wheel decor was a curveball, but the warm and comfy vibe in the restaurant is what mattered most. We loved it.

Well, it has been 11 years since I first reviewed this place. Time flies! I have not been here in…read moremaybe 6 years and I can tell you the food is very sad now. I got the schnitzel (breaded chicken cutlet) and it came with a side of coleslaw and mashed potatoes. You used to be able to pick two sides, but anyway... There was zero seasoning in the whole dish. The coleslaw tasty like nothing. It was full of mayo but tasted like nothing. The chicken was super dry and tasted like it had been fried yesterday and then heated in the microwave. The mashed potatoes had an annoying amount of chopped dill on top, but no salt. The biggest sadness came when I tasted the pickle soup. It is a shadow of its former self. It is light on pickles and full of under-cooked potato cubes. It was badder than bad. What is going on here? SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED CASH!

As someone who is Polish and grew up eating a lot of Eastern European food, Veselka felt like a…read moreplace I could happily eat at again and again. Everything I ordered was delicious. The pierogies were exactly what I was hoping for, and the potato pancake was fantastic. The menu does a great job of showcasing Ukrainian classics while also offering plenty of diner favorites, so there is something for everyone. One of my favorite parts was the diner atmosphere itself. I grabbed a seat at the counter, which is always my preferred diner experience, and it made the meal feel even more authentic and welcoming. My only regret is that I spotted their famous egg cream after I had already eaten a mountain of pierogies and a potato pancake. Otherwise, I definitely would have ordered one. Whenever I am in New York City, Veselka is one of those places I try to visit if I am anywhere nearby. Great food, great atmosphere, and a spot that absolutely lives up to its reputation.

Cozy spot for a late night dinner! Loved that this place is open so late - it was perfect for a…read morecozy meal after a night out. There are two sections to the place, one part was a to-go area and the back section was the restaurant for sit-down service. Definitely try the borscht - this soup actually felt like it was healing my soul. The pierogis were also yummy! I tried the stuffed cabbage as well - pretty good but I think the borscht was better. Quite large portion sizing! Service was excellent and they were very quick with bringing out the food. Definitely want to visit again!

Food was excellent! Karlina our server was extremely helpful and expedient!…read more This is a must go for great comfort food at a very affordable price!

I can confidently say these are the best pierogies I've ever had! They are the most flavorful ones,…read moreand the wrapper is tender and not too thick and heavy. The potato and cheese one blew me away. For something so simple and traditional, it was executed so well and packed so much flavor! I also really liked the Murray cheese one, especially the crispy bacon pieces that come with it. I ordered takeaway, but the service was very fast and friendly, and I could tell the ambiance inside the restaurant was nice for those dining inside. I highly recommend giving this place a shot!

Outdoor seating across the street from a beautiful garden and the cathedral. Inside just as comfy…read moreand relaxing. Unfortunately to respect people's privacy no photos but def has its charm. There was a line but the staff moves so efficient it was just a short wait and well worth it. The pastries were a mix of sweet and savory. I was surprised to taste the quality of food was not diminished from the speed of service. Cheese danish was my favorite. Light and very warm.

Delightful and incredibly popular place. 10:30am on a Monday and a line outside. Friendly staff,…read moreand a large selection of Hungarian pastries. Coffee and tea selection too. The atmosphere is a little bohemian and divey. A little loud because there's a ton of tables in a tight space.

I ordered quite a few items - the Linzer cookies, a giant rainbow cookie cake slice, apple strudel,…read morea butter chocolate shell type cookie with raspberry filling and some of the lacy cookies with chocolate layer between. I also got a very nice iced coffee all for $30. They fortunately take Apple Pay. The bakery is very small, standing room only but the staff was helpful and I have enjoyed the cookies.

I came back to try the cookies, and they've got to be my favorite to order here so far! They're not…read moredry. The chocolate has the perfect amount of sweetness. The crunchy chocolate cookie with peanuts has such a unique cookie flavor! The price is reasonable as well. The service was great. Someone called me while I was in the middle of ordering, and the staff was really patient. This is such a nice, cozy local bakery.

Really solid neighborhood joint. I first heard of this place featured from an episode on Eater with…read moreGeorge Motz saying he loved coming here, funny enough the day I went, which was 1/24/26, George was eating dinner at the bar. It's a cute place, nothing fancy but a place you really can come hang out any day of the week. If I lived in the area I could see my myself ending up here any day of the week. I guess that's why when I went with fellow Yelper Sara L she said she has gone many times and wanted to take me since she knew I would enjoy it. The food: Gebackene Champignons- Fried Mushrooms- OK to preface they are kinda plain and boring the first few pieces. But the more I ate it the more I was like wow, these are actually good and kinda addictive. I enjoyed these and I enjoyed they gave a nice big portion. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=wXMnSOv4x6gNG-gHh3t40Q Potato Latkes- These were on the specials page and they were good, nice crunchy and fried well but these were mixed with something since the taste was a bit different and the color wasn't that nice golden brown color you associate with latkes. Goulash- This was a dish George had and honestly, they were amazing. Highly recommend. I thought the flavor but more importantly the texture was amazing. A lot of times when you have slow cooked beef, they could sometimes get stringy and chewy, no not here. Also the spätzle was a really great pairing. Mussels- These were some fat ass mussels. The flavor of them was good, the night I went they were spicyyyyyyy. This was a well made dish and i appreciate their creativeity but I do prefer a simple garlic shallot butter and white wine where I want to drink the broth afterwards. The broth on this was too spicy too drink. Roasted Boneless Pork Chop- Pork chops are always a gamble and the one here was just OK. The sauce it came in was nice, kind on the heavy side but a delcious cream sauce. The pork was cut super thin and unfortunely they came out dry and chewy. The fries were a nice shoestring fry which were nice and crunchy. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=14_-Katrn9Glu-wA65-CHg

They're celebrating 10 years in business next week. I hope they get another 10 years in business…read more This is a great little restaurant celebrating a unique cuisine underrepresented in NYC. Go here in person, order for take out or delivery, you can't go wrong. They even have brunch on the weekends. Full bar too! Their food is made with love that you can taste in every bite. Portions are generous. Large pretzel with 2 dips is great for sharing. Same with the delicious fried mushrooms, ask for extra sauce since it's that good. The brunch spatzel with scrambled eggs and bacon was large enough that it lasted me for 3 meals. Prices are very reasonable.

A bit delayed with this review but figured I'd start off 2026 Yelp posts on a very good note! In…read moremid-December I came here for the second time (first was pre-pandemic). Food quality and homey feel haven't changed though I think they may have done some renovations. On a freezing night, everything was really satisfying and provided the definition of warm, comfort food, especially the venison goulash (special for the day) and the bread dumplings, which were definitely unique. I had the jagerschnitzel as my entree with potato salad. Massive portions that I took home for the next night's dinner as well. The schnitzel was delicious--creamy, perfectly crispy but tender. But the potato salad...literally the BEST I've ever had. Have and would recommend to all my friends. Tip: come as close to opening (5pm) as possible if you like to hang out at your table for a while/order a lot. The waitress told us abruptly that the kitchen closed at 8 so we had to put our dessert orders in quickly, but she was very nice about it! Service was great overall.

I'm not the biggest fan of Czech food, so I'm trying not to let that bias me. Biggest reason the…read morecuisine is not for me, is I'm pescatarian, and there is hardly any options for me to eat. Not holding it against them, so the best option for me was the salmon, and it was alright. Nothing mind blowing. The atmosphere of the place is quite nice though and I really like how spacious it is. Feels quite homey almost.