I have passed by here before but never tried it. I wasn't sure of the type of food from the name but it had a good setup so we gave it a shot. Looking at the menu this is a pricier lunch which is expected in nyc but it is hard to fathom paying $25+ for lunch. I ordered the poached eggs and avocado with toast. This is pretty much an avocado toast with a poached egg. The problem was I couldn't bite through the crust of the toast. The meal overall wasn't bad but tough to eat with the bread. I enjoyed the salad that came with it though. It was perfectly dressed and the acidity in the dressing cut the fattiness of the dish nicely. My colleague got the vegetable panini and although it was pricey it was a big portion. It was loaded with all sorts of vegetables and worked well. Bocado fit right into the 3 star category. It isn't a place I am dying to come back to but I can see why people come. read more

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Had a great brunch here today with some friends! The whole menu looked great, I stuck with my basic eggs florentine, but would love to come back and try something else. Even though they were busy it didn't take long for us to get seated. However, the food did take a little while to come out. BEST PART: The homefries! Some of the best I have had BONUS: Brunch menu options come with a choice of mimosa, bellini,or fresh squeezed orange juice. That is something I am definitely in favor it. read more

Bocado Cafe - Eggs Florentine - New American Near Me - New York, New York

We came to this place on a whim and it was amazing! Every food item delicious, the servers were attentive. The ambiance was amazing. We can't wait to come back! read more

Bocado Cafe - New American Near Me - New York, New York

A terrific place for a glass of wine or to sit at the bar as the ambiance is relaxing, with a laid-back vibe. The jazzy, soft vocals music was also very inviting. The food was fair. The cheese plate, save for the lightly toasted goat cheese ball, was something I could put together as home and the pastas had no redeeming flavor. The linguine bolognese had a nice texture but was bland. There was no signature taste from the chef. The fusilli primavera was saturated with capers, so unpalatably salty. The bread was tasty but not warm and didn't have a homemade flavor. I would go back for a glass of wine, but I wouldn't waste the $78 for a meal that I could only recall the next day as salty. read more

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After an early morning appt in the area, my BF and I stumbled upon Bocado Cafe after googling breakfast options in the area. (Once I saw "caramelized banana French toast - I was sold! *wipes drool*) It was a little before 10am and only one other family inside at the time. We were offered a cozy table beside the side window. Our waitress (Mariana) was super attentive during our time there, and even helped us decide between two options. I say "us" but I really mean, helped my BF, because again -- they had me at the caramelized bananas French toast! Haha Our food was delicious and the portions were pretty substantial. I found everything to be reasonably priced, especially because, even with our hearty appetites, we had tons of leftovers. (That we polished off at home later in the day, yesterday!) The restaurant itself was beautifully rustic and cozy, and I found myself happy that they survived COVID after walking over and seeing so many shuttered spots. I look forward to coming back in the near future! read more

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Took my 4 yo daughter for a big pancake breakfast and it didn't disappoint! Great vibe and friendly staff.

Their food is very good, especially the guacamole and the tacos. The service is pretty good. It can get a bit noisy though so going early helps with that. read more

Solid food, American and Italian, ordered penne a la vodka which was decent and also chicken fettuccine which was flavorful.

super delicious food; first there; saw so many new things to try on menu, will definitely return!

Came for brunch on a Sunday with my husband. Ambiance is cute and upbeat yet still relaxing. The place wasn't packed inside which was great because we were able to choose our table. Service is great, food came out quick and was delicious. Portions are large, which I appreciate for the price! Would definitely come back! read more

Bocado Cafe - Asian Chicken, French Toast, Bacon, Scrambled eggs with Swiss, Breakfast Sausage, Cappuccino - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Great place to grab a bite after an afternoon at a museum. I've been here a couple of times and thankfully always been seated quickly. It gets crowded as the evening passed. They serve an eclectic mix of mostly American cuisine so everyone in your group can find something they'd like. Service was good; they're attentive but don't hover. Seating is comfortable, not crowded and you can carry a conversation. The food came out quickly but it was hot and tasty. I had the house salad and Bocado avocado burger with fries. The fries were excellent! My cocktail was a bit watered down. Still I'd give them another shot by checking them out for brunch and trying their lamb burger. read more

Good covid protocols: temps, sanitizer, masks, proper 25% occupancy inside. There's a lovely outdoor seating area with heat lamps if you're uncomfortable indoors. Service was friendly and efficient! Our lovely server even split the pasta dish into two bowls for us to share. Truffle fries were SO delicious and it was a huge portion! Also enjoyed the penne ala vodka and Mushroom Flatbread (yes, it was a carb heavy day!) They do a great $30 prix fixe with choice of starter, main and desert. read more

Delicious salmon on Caesar Salad. Rainbow carrots nicely roasted. Robust wine list. Friendly wait staff. Welcoming environment.

"My dining experience at Bocado Restaurant was truly exceptional. From the moment I entered, the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff made me feel right at home. The menu offered a delightful array of dishes, each expertly crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Every bite was a culinary delight, and I can't wait to return and explore more of their delicious creations. Highly recommended!"The ambiance of this restaurant was perfect for any meal you want.. Breakfast, Lunch or dinner. The food was superb! Delicious!!! read more

Happen to be on the UES around lunch Stopped in here we were very happy Great burger see picture wife got the chicken quesadilla also see picture Great service all was well If you are in the area stop in read more

Very welcoming staff and hidden gem near busy Lexington street. Their burger is high recommended along with their crab cake. Thumbs up for sure. read more

A little loud and jammed on a Thursday night, but hey, it's the UES after a Candlelight Concert on a Thursday night, right? Great food, great service. Price point for the quality of food was on point. My friend had the burger and loved it. I had the skirt steak and they cooked it perfectly to order (as rare as they legally can). The balsamic glaze worked perfectly on the potatoes and haricot verts, but on the steak itself it was a little lacking. Still an excellent cut of steak, so the rating stays. Great for a date or dinner with a friend. Definitely recommend. read more

I did the "choose 3," a Caesar salad as the app, chicken and asparagus as the dinner and tiramisu as the dessert. Worth the dollar, very well prepared dinner and portion. The lentils were so delicious. Some people may like this, but we didn't enjoy the service as it was overbearing. You take a sip of water someone is next to you pouring more. No time to look at the menu. As we were still eating so many different people came and asked if they could take our plates. We had a long day and wanted to relax at dinner but had many servers interrupting our conversation. They were all very kind people, it just was overbearing. Maybe too many people working too small size of a restaurant. If you're hungry, the food comes out fast! But the constant checking in was too much. Restaurant was very beautifully decorated and cozy. read more

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2 eggs over easy, 1 slice of wheat bread, 2 strips of bacon, and some home fries on a plate cost $22. My partner's huevos rancheros was cold to the touch. When he asked for it to be warmed up, he was told that it's like that because of the salsa. He's has plenty of HR elsewhere, but he's never had it served cold. The place was tight and uncomfortable. read more

Really enjoyed this spot.. friendly staff.. excellent quality crab cake no taking short corners here w bread crumb fillers...it's the real deal. read more

Bocado Cafe - Local IPA beer.. tasty Ithaca,NY - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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We had dinner before attending a concert. Had been pre-Covid and enjoyed it very much. The service was wonderful- very attentive. Any request was attended to immediately. The food was well presented and delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. read more

Had a bite to eat with a friend after visiting the Guggenheim! What a nice place, the interior is very romantic and moody. Only selections of wine and champagne, no cocktails if that's what you're considering when ordering drinks. We got there around 4:30 which was still considered lunch. I got the Bocado burger with fries and my friend had the crispy chicken sandwich with fries. Both meals were delicious! Plate and basket of fries was cleared for each of us. But we were also starving so hard to say is the food was amazingly good but it was far from terrible. I would definitely consider coming back again if I'm around the area. read more

Bocado Cafe - Bocado burger with fries. Glass of Prosecco. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The food is great. Love the wide variety. The service is friendly and quick. The ambience is nice. A little noisy but well worth it.

Amazing dinner spot. Not a huge pasta person, but I ordered the bolognese on a whim and it was PHENOMENAL. My friend ordered the penne alla vodka and loved that, too. We split the calamari, and it was pretty good. High praise for both the pasta and the vibe. Good place for a casual but classy dinner on the UES. Good service, too. Will be going back. read more

Bocado Cafe - Linguine Bolognese - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious Italian food and cozy ambiance! I made a reservation, which I suggest because it was very crowded that Friday night. The waitstaff was super kind and attentive, the food came out pretty fast, and we got to watch snow falling through the huge windows. The pasta and steak were amazing, as well as the Brussel sprouts appetizer. The french onion soup tasted good but very Italian. Definitely recommend this place for a romantic dinner :) read more

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I came here with my friends from school for brunch after our finals. We stumbled upon this place because of its cute lights inside. Since we came on a Monday afternoon, we got seated immediately with no wait. The waitress was very friendly and she took our order and brought out our food pretty quickly. We all ordered different items and everything was absolutely delicious. I went with the eggs benedicts which came with a side of home fries and it was amazing. I did wish the home fries were more crispy, as these were the soft potato kinds which are not my favorite but the flavors went together amazingly. One of my friends got a nutella crepe with bananas and it was super good, the crepe itself was filled with nutella and there were slices on banana on top. Overall, the food here was solid, all my friends loved their dishes and I could see myself coming back here. My bill came out to be around $18 with tips and tax which is pretty standard for a NYC Brunch. read more

Bocado Cafe - Mocha Lattes - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Overhyped American bistro spot with shockingly long lines/waits despite a pretty unremarkable menu and underwhelming food options. $30 a person. 2.5/5 stars as a brunch spot. read more

This was by far my fav resto we visited during our stay in nyc. great ambiance, service and the food was absolutely amazing. Got the chicken quesadillas and they were so crispy, it was so much better than what i was expecting. Def check this out if you're ever in the area!! read more

Bocado Cafe - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Ambiance is 5 stars. Service is really mediocre like any nyc restaurants unless you order double the dish price or super fancy restaurants. The appetizer I ordered is named grilled octopus which is 99 % veggie and mixed potatoes with ONE piece of octopus and 20 bucks. It really doesn't match the dish name even if it's in the appetizer section. Wine is fine. Just terribly overpriced, unless you have money to burn and don't care about the value. read more

Very nice place to stop by at UES. I was seating right away during the brunch time Saturday. Was busy but still 1-2 tables available. I had Benedict eggs and kids pizza. My food was good tasty but it felt like some rocks between my teeth sometimes when I was chewing . I would say they didn't clean very well spinach ..... my son pizza in my opinion was good but my son don't like it at all and ate only one slice. Personal was very friendly and polite. I will come back to give them second chance as I felt very comfortable over there. Hope next time the food will be even better and I will order for my son something else ..., read more

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Awesome place for brunch! Brunch entrees come with a complimentary drink, so it was an affordable brunch as well. They have creative Benedict's and something for people with sweet tooth's as well! The potatoes that come as a side were also great, very well seasoned. read more

Bocado Cafe - Quesadilla Benedict - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Was in the area and decided to try this place for the first time. Although I did not sit there, the bar area is very cute. I did not see any alcohol besides beer & wine, though, so double check that if you're looking for other types of drinks. The prices here are a bit high for something with "cafe" in the name. I ordered the caesar salad ($19) with skirt steak (an additional $8). My friend had the Black Angus Burger ($20). They brought out our food and his order was correct, but mine wasn't. I reminded them of my order, waited a bit longer, and was then brought a plain caesar salad. I reminded them again that it was supposed to have steak in it, and finally, I was given a side of steak to add to my salad. The steak was bland and the dressing wasn't very flavorful either. My friend found his burger to be very bland also and needed to add condiments to it to add some flavor. They did end up bringing out a free dessert for the salad mishap (tiramisu). A nice gesture on their part but it was nothing to write home about either. I would not return here. Although the staff was courteous and very apologetic about getting my order wrong, it's overpriced and lacking flavor. read more

We stopped here after a Candlelight ABBA string quartet performance around the corner. The place was very nice and our server very professional and attentive. We shared 3 apps and some wine and the shrimp app was the star. The calamari was decent as well as the salad. Nice place on the UES. When I'm back in the area I'll stop again. read more

This is a great place to eat. The visual design of the space is great. The service wonderful and attentive. The food top drawer for fast casual. Being a tourist and dropping in someplace is always a crapshoot, but we RETURNED to Bocado during our four day stay in NYC because we liked it so much. Great job Bocado! read more

Perfectly fine American cafe My wife and I were in the area and wanted a reasonable lunch. Not crazy expensive, not a quick serve, just a nice quiet meal. Bocado fit the bill perfectly. I had the avocado poached eggs - the eggs were poached perfectly, the avocado was a little underripe, the bread was marvelous, and the salad a little overdressed. My wife had the Asian chicken salad - the greens were wonderful, the crunchy wonton was oddly served in rounds that had to be disassembled, and the chicken breast was dry and somewhat flavorless. The service was good and the decor is that of a fun, 'normal', cafe. In short, I wouldn't hesitate to eat here again if I was in the area but wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

This is a great option in a neighborhood of either upscale or takeout places. They have two large year-round outdoor structures that have both a roof and (good) heating for inclement weather, and a bar and indoor restaurant. The food is decent and consistent. They make their own french fries, which are thin and quite good. I've had a number of their menu items and it's always been good fare. The chicken halloumi sandwich is a reliable favorite and I've heard good things about the burger(s). They have flatbreads and salads and fish and fresh pasta too. They also do brunch. Sometimes they have music piped out on the sidewalk, but it's not loud. The prices are a little high, but hey, it's the Upper East Side - but it's a down-to-earth, relaxing place. Always has a crowd, but never feels crazy and chaotic. read more

Didn't eat any food but I was down bad having to use the restroom and they were very accommodating. I'd come back and try. It looked good. They have happy hour too. read more

We were pleasantly surprised how good the food was. We have ordered Bocado Burger and gnocchi. The burger was good but the gnocchi was one of the best i have had. I told coworkers about the cafe today. I liked it better that the music was low and it wasn't noisy. Not quiet but quiet enough you can enjoy your food and company. read more

Great food and excellent service, one of our favorite places to go when visiting the city!

Came in for breakfast. Totally unwilling to do dietary substitutions unless you are persistent. A member of our party is pregnant and couldn't have certain foods, and her food arrived about 20 minutes after everyone else was already done eating. Everything here is either frozen or made from powder. Hollandaise was powdered. Food arrived cold, and the cheese wasn't even melted on several dishes. We asked to speak with a manager, and he never even bothered to show. Disappointed, and won't be returning. Only one bathroom was working, and the other was dirty. Avoid this place read more