Eat Pretty is one of my favorite coffee spots on the Upper East Side. The family who owns it is so…read moresweet, and it's such a cute neighborhood spot. I always get an iced latte with coconut, and it's truly unmatched. But this time I tried their peanut butter latte, and it was so good! They also have the best treats, and there's always something new I want to try whenever I stop in. It's one of those places where everything looks delicious!!!

Eat Pretty is hidden away on a side street but it is a gem of a city place. Every time I have gone…read morehere I have gotten great service they have a great selection of coffee, teas, wraps, bagels. It's a small spot with limited seating inside and a couple of spots outside to sit. Service has been great and a local family spot you really can't go wrong with this place.

This has become a weekly stop for me! I coach in the neighborhood and got tired of going to…read moreStarbucks so I decided to checkout this place next door. They had a buy one get one 50% off which is truly what caught my attention. Theres limited seating outside and inside but enough for 20-30 people. The place is clean and well kept. The workers are truly so nice and welcoming. They introduced us to their app for more points and perks. They are also always willing to provide suggestions based on what I'm craving. At this point I've tried multiple bowls. The coconut and pitaya are my favorites. Their OG granola is amazing. I also really like the PB Cacao and Super Green smoothies. Prices are pretty typical NY prices. So happy I found this place and plan on coming back!

I wanted to love this acai bowl and smoothie spot, which is just a few blocks away from Central…read morePark, but it didn't feel like great value for the price. The kids-sized bowl is a light portion size for a midday snack, but cost $11 and was more than halfway filled with toppings rather than the smoothie base. It was basically a small fruit bowl with some granola and a thin layer of smoothie. Service was also super slow, even for pickup orders. It was nice that they kept all pickup orders refrigerated to keep items at a cold temperature, and the ingredients were all fresh and tasty, but I'd go somewhere else for a larger bowl at a better price.

Finally tried the Brazilian cafe located in the UWS! Let me just start off by saying that the…read moreenergy of this place really radiates the warm and loving essence of Brazil. The staff were so welcoming and kind. Helped us even find a bathroom to use while we visited. We got the pao de queijo and was it delicious. And honestly the best that i've had and i've been to brazil a few times (sssh don't hate me lol), but it was so flavorful and I thought it was a great size! I will most definitely be back and glad that I finally tried it!

The Progeny are little assassins. They're getting scary good at jiu jitsu, a Brazilian martial art…read morethat I consider one of the most effective marital arts for real world use, especially when it's taught in conjunction with aikido. As luck would have it, their dojo is a hop and a skip away from an excellent Brazilian cafe, Tap, where we often stop in for a snack before or after, in keeping with the Brazilian theme. Tap is a mini chain (or soon-to-be chain) with three locations in NYC and one in Miami, with additional locations planned in both cities. We are passionately fond of the pão de queijo, a gluten-free cheese bread made out of tapioca flour that has a consistency similar to mochi. I make excellent pão de queijo at home -- but.... as much as I hate to admit it, Tap's pão de queijo are better. They're toasted / reheated to order and served with a wonderfully crisp crust, but tender, chewy, mochi-like innards. They come in three flavors: classic (flavored with only cheese), pesto, and spicy. You can order them filled like sandwiches. (They call them paninis on the menu.) In any configuration, they are magnificent. The menu also includes acai bowls or cups, which of course are all the rage. (I think there are three or four acai bowl specialists within a few blocks of Tap.) We like the ones at Tap because they're a more manageable snacking size for the Progeny. Some competitors serve bowls that eat like two meals. We've never tried them, but there are beautiful tapioca flour sandwiches (that look like half moon omelettes), as well, and filled egg wraps that look like burritos -- all gluten free. Our only complaints: The Upper West Side location does not have a bathroom for patrons, though there is a little sink for handwashing. Service, while usually very nice, can be a little sluggish. And the matcha, while refreshing, is very wimpy on the matcha flavor. (No ceremonial grade stuff, here.)

Really good fro-yo. They had a lot of different flavors, I ended up getting the pumpkin, cookies…read moreand cream, and birthday cake flavor. All of them were really good, super creamy and sweet. They had all their toppings available fresh including gummy bears, italian cookies, fruits, popping boba, cookie dough, and more. My order was around $6.50. They had some seats and tables inside but I took it togo and it was still good. Will definitely be returning !

this is my Fav location in the city .. it's so spacious so you aren't maneuvering around the other…read morepeople in the shop. They have tons of flavors .. my Favs at the moment are Salted Butter & Oat Milk iced coffee ..

I was pleasantly surprised with my experience at Honeybrains. For the quality, it is very…read morereasonably priced, and although it falls under the realm of fast food, the vibe inside of the restaurant feels slightly more upscale. I had the Protein Pepper Steak & Eggs for breakfast. It comes with steak, over easy eggs, a side of sautéed spinach, and au poivre sauce. I loved that the steak is cooked well done and my over easy eggs were slightly more over medium. The spinach is spinach, but I didn't love the au poivre sauce. I would probably ask for a different sauce next time. Service was phenomenal. The employees went above and beyond for me and I could really feel the genuine love they have for their customers. One thing that does bother me, however, is they don't recycle at all. Try to bring a reusable cup if you can!

I'm looking forward to coming back! The Upper West Side has become home to a lot of new small…read moreindependently operated coffee shops and niche cafes. Honeybrains is one that opened a few months back. I decided to check them out, and although I only got an iced coffee, I'm looking forward to my next visit to try other items! Their menu seems interesting and eclectic. WiFi available! Only a few seats, but I'd be willing to bet it fills up quickly during the week! Allegedly there are no bathrooms for the public here. So plan accordingly

Wonderful place for quick bites. While not everything is gluten free, they have a wide range of…read moregluten free and dairy free food - both savory and sweet. It's been a while since I enjoyed a good gluten free and dairy free poptart, and theirs was excellent. They also have gluten free bread that's actually pretty goodz Counter service because this is a cafe with self seating, but they make the most of their limited space with both indoor and outdoor seating. Tables were clean and the indoor space was very bright.

Vibe/ambiance: some seating, cute yellow themed Service:…read morestandard, there is a bathroom Items ordered: - breakfast burrito: the burrito crisp was 9/10; the filling was 7/10 (weird pickled jalapeño); salsa was 6/10 (oddly goopy)

I simply love this place. They are across the street from my house and I like to visit it almost…read moreevery morning when I'm in town. The food is always perfectly fresh and delicious and the service is always great and super friendly. I love that they lean my preferences and I don't even need to repeat myself every time. This is very clients oriented. Hubert, Amua and Carlos always welcoming me as a friend which is very nice especially in the morning . Thank you guys see you

One of my new favorite breakfast spots…read more I've been wanting to try Black Star for the longest, and now that I finally have... baby, I haven't been disappointed yet. The first time I ordered, I got breakfast for me and my mom. We both got one of the breakfast plates, and it came with eggs cooked your way, a side salad with avocado, fresh berries, and toast. You also get to choose what kind of toast you want, which I always appreciate. Everything was fresh, light, and just really good. Now let's talk about the coffee. Y'all know I love me an iced cappuccino. I got the iced lavender cappuccino, and it was so good. My mom loved her coffee too. They definitely know what they're doing when it comes to coffee. Today I decided to switch it up because I'd been wanting to try a few more things on the menu. I ordered the yogurt bowl, which came with fresh berries, honey, and almond halves, and it was exactly what I was hoping for. Then I got the avocado toast. Baby... Y'all already know I love a good avocado toast. The bread was nice and sturdy, so it actually held up to all the toppings without getting soggy. It came with feta, microgreens, and cherry tomatoes, and everything worked together perfectly. Delicious. I also grabbed an iced apple cider with cinnamon for later, and I'm already excited about that. One thing I really appreciate is how well they package everything for delivery. Nothing is thrown together. Your food stays warm, everything arrives looking the way it's supposed to, and it still feels fresh when you open it. That attention to detail really goes a long way. Honestly, Black Star has quickly become one of my new favorite breakfast spots. The menu has so many things I still want to try, the food is consistently fresh, and it's one of those places that makes eating a little healthier feel easy instead of boring. If you haven't tried it yet, definitely put it on your list. I know I'll be ordering from them again.

Came up here for a coffee date, and it's a genuinely cute spot tucked into a quieter part of the…read moreUES. We sat outside and enjoyed the space and the weather, and the décor really commits to a specific aesthetic. If I had to describe the vibe: a couple from the Midwest who read a lot of Emily Dickinson and probably summer in Greece. Somehow it works. My date picked the spot, she said she comes here a lot to get work done, and you could tell it fit her energy perfectly. I don't usually make it this far north, but I was coming straight from the Met, so the timing lined up. Places like this make me think about someday having a family and bringing them somewhere exactly like it. Charming, distinct, worth the trip uptown.

While coming back from the MET, we stopped here for a quick coffee. It was around 6 PM, so I'm…read moreguessing it was close to closing time. Whenever I go to a coffee shop--especially a local one--I prefer getting my drink in a proper cup instead of those plastic ones. Anyway, I ordered a classic latte, but the taste felt very generic and nothing special to me. The ambience was good and the service was nice too; I just didn't really connect with the place.