this was an amazing experience, we dropped by before heading over to the moma and it was the perfect premuseum meal. TRY THE PEACH BLISS SMOOTHIE!! incredible and very affordable. read more

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Amazing food and great customer service . Smoothies and croissants were amazing! Definitely a go to spot now

This is a small service counter. The food was pretty mid, but fairly inexpensive. The seating was super nice in an outdoor area with a waterfall. read more

We stayed at POD51 across the street and found this gem! A small urban park with a lovely waterfall feature. Carol's classic western omelette breakfast with a smoothie was great and inexpensive! read more

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Large portions. We all had bagel sandwiches for a late breakfast. Pretty loud though inside due to the hard surfaces.

Incredible! Tucked away, with a beautiful waterfall and quaint seating, Carol's is a hidden gem! The food is so reasonable and absolutely delicious. Went for Essa-Bagel and the line was too long. Walked a half a block and got better food for cheaper! Absolutely will be coming here again. read more

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Unexpected gem in a park-like setting. The only thing visible from the street is the sandwich board. the food was good quality, amazing because it was produced in a space the size of a walk-in closet read more

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Delicious breakfast sandwiches!! Our terrace overlooks the park where it is located so we see people eating there all of the time and smell the amazing aroma of the food!! Such a peaceful place to enjoy a meal by the waterfall! read more

Not to insult but the food was not like the pic far from it . Coffee was great .. maybe I'll give them another try . Probably

Convenient, cute, caring cafe- and non-NYC prices. Don't miss out. Found it near our hotel, a bit tucked away, but a good place to start the day. read more

Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant was excellent! It was large enough that we could have split it. Searing was in an outdoor garden with waterfall and beautiful plants. read more

Horrible attitude from the waitress. If you don't like something, tough luck, she double-charged us and thought we wouldn't notice. It's near a waterfall, but you can get anything else and eat near the waterfall with better customer service. I'm also pretty sure she spit in our food because I sent something back. Do yourself a favor and just go somewhere else. read more

Shaded lush respite from the chaos of the city with relaxing breeze from the cascading waterfall. Great food. Good vibes.

So I came here for brunch and I'd say the location is the biggest redeeming part about the cafe. It's next to this gorgeous waterfall-super relaxing and definitely a hidden gem in bustling NYC. But I got the chicken wrap, which was pretty disappointing. Also, I didn't know it came with cheese and mayonnaise, neither of which I like or can eat a ton of since I'm lactose intolerant (and it wasn't in the menu description). So I was not happy about that. My friend got the vanilla cinnamon French toast, which he said was pretty good, but the toast squares were kind of small. Coffee was a little watery-they don't have milk substitutes either. Though prices were decent, I'll come back for the environment, but not necessarily for the food.. read more

What a lovely spot for breakfast. The food was delicious and affordable, and the waterfall provides an oasis in the city. There was even a heater near us. We were so happy we ate breakfast here. read more

Awesome little spot in the city. Little window serving up big flavors. We went in the pouring rain and still had a great time. It's a little slow serving but totally a cool experience. I recommend it in a nice day. read more

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Location was wonderful. The guy behind the register just ignored me for 20 minutes while getting other orders ready. I was the only one in line. He didn't even say that I will be with you in a minute. He could have easily wrote my order down...so that I could sit with my wife and enjoy the scenery while waiting. When I finally got my order...it was missing 1 of the 2 sausages and I got no toast that it was supposed to come with. No napkins, ketchup or syrup were given to me. This guy pissed me off first thing in the morning. I expected faster and better service from a New Yorker. Coffee was great. Meal was less than average. read more

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Amazing oasis in the middle of the city. Great coffee, serene scenery with a waterfall and lots of seating.

Great breakfast, service and location. It's a magical place. We had pancakes and scrambled eggs. read more

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My friend and I were planning to go to The Smith for breakfast but by the time we got there, breakfast wasn't served anymore. We bumped into Carol's Cafe and it was the thank goodness we didnt pay $20 for a piece of toast there. We both got Loaded which had pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 sausages and a hash brown for only $8!! Price was great for midtown and it was delicious. The overall path to the waterfall was super tranquil and calming, perfect for my friend and I to catch up. I also got a tropical smoothie in a small size for $5. Very refreshing and the small size was pretty big! Definitely will be coming again. read more

a really cute spot (there's a waterfall like what more can you ask for) with a good selection of decent, affordable food :) I got a large Caribbean smoothie, which was delicious, and the French toast, which was not bad but also nothing special. The (outdoor only) seating area has an overhang thing that protects you from the rain as well :") read more

The food, the service and the ambiance all hit the Tops ratings. I had breakfast that hit the spot! Carol, herself, aims to please. The private Greenacre Park with its cascading waterfall, offers surroundings with greenery and singing birds in the trees! What more could you ask for? read more

Stop by to get a bacon egg and cheese on a croissant once i received it i opened the sandwich to my surprise there was only 1 piece of bacon in my sandwich... i then proceeded to go back to her to ask if the sandwich only comes with 1 piece of bacon and she looked me in my face and said yes. I repeated the question in case she didn't hear me the first time and she made it clear that it comes with 1 piece. For a $8 sandwich this is a rip off and waste of money. Do not recommend read more

Carol's Cafe - an omelet with bacon and cheese - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Great service definitely recommend carols cafe the lady that works there is amazing good energy. The food is always good.

I went there to have breakfast with my friends. We arrived early and they were closed which gave us some time to catch up on our stories. The place is really beautiful and calm . We tried their French toast and it was yummy . read more

I enjoyed the location of this spot, it's nestled away in small park with its own little waterfall. You don't hear any of the street traffic and it's a nice break from city life when you just want to enjoy a bite to eat. If you're in a rush- this spot isn't for you. We ordered a bacon egg and cheese croissant and the loaded plate, and waited over twenty minutes for the food to be done. The food was meh- burnt bacon, decent eggs. The drinks were amazing- I highly recommend it if you're in the mood for a cold smoothie or refreshing drink on a hot day. read more

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Carol's cafe is a small stand in Greenacre Cafe, one of Manhattan's privately owned public spaces with a secret waterfall! Based on one hour of people watching, people love to take photos here or just zone out. You don't hear any traffic because the sound of the water is so loud. I ordered the Carol's Special. The eggs were a bit salty, and the toast was well toasted and well buttered. Coffee was also surprisingly good. Food came out in less than five minutes! read more

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Closed during winter time. Opens up april 2020. We were excited to try it but after searching and calling them we finally saw the sign that said closed during winter read more

The wife and I were in the city and looking to grab a quick bite and found this place on Yelp. We could not be more please, the food was just great, and price was downright cheap. We loved just sitting and enjoying the waterfall; it for sure helps charge the batteries to tackle more of the city. Would recommend this little hideaway to anyone looking for a quick bite and some serenity! read more

Anyway, this is such a gem and such a beautiful place to have breakfast because how often can New Yorkers get to eat with a waterfall next to them.? Carol's Cafe is basically like a stand in a public park. It's a bit tricky locating this place but try to find the sign out on the sidewalk to help you find it! Got their yummy Vanilla and Cinnamon french toast for about 6 dollars and it came in 6 slices, which was more than enough! Definitely come if you're looking for a cheap breakfast around the neighborhood and for a good view! read more

Carol's is amazing!!! My son had her pancakes and we ordered a side of scrambled eggs as well. He said her scrambled eggs were the best he'd ever had!! I need to get her recipe! LOL! My husband had the oatmeal and I have the garden omelette and both were equally as good! Great coffee too. I highly recommend! Not to mention the amazing ambience!! The waterfall and trees are so relaxing. read more

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Great hidden spot for breakfast. Good diner type food with a great outdoor location for patrons. It is easy to miss while you walk by.

Seated at the waterfall. Zen like setting. A very nice place. Variety of foods for breakfast or lunch including smoothies and hot beverages all very good. The owner is really nice! I would come back many times. read more

5 stars because although this place is just your standard deli food with your standard deli prices, the people working there are always super nice and fast with the food. Not to mention this is probably the world's most convenient location for a little concession stand. The waterfall is beautiful and blocks out all the noise of the city. This is the perfect spot to come to relax, meet someone, or study and grab a bite to eat I'm actually surprised that the prices are not super high because of the location and convenience but I'm not complaining. read more

Got the loaded breakfast with a tropical smoothie, and the Western Omelette with the healthy parfait and it was a very delicious breakfast and since there's only one person working the small cafe we were generous with the tip. The private park is almost like an escape from the busy streets with the sound of the waterfall drowning out noisy sounds. Definitely recommend! read more

Amazing spot to just chill and have a latte. It's in a park that has a gorgeous waterfall and right now its all decorated for Fall with pumpkins. read more

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Great fresh smoothies and HUGE croissant sandwiches. The park setting by the waterfall feels like a tropical setting in midtown.

Good breakfast and coffee in this little cafe. Is a cozy place in Greenacre Park. I god eggs and pancakes and it taste good and my americano was perfect. read more

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Was a little walk up stand with a waterfall in our party was 3 adults and 4 kids found seating by the waterfall really nice spot the food was amazing the pancakes, eggs, bacon and also the bacon, egg sandwich the pineapple lemonade was the best I've had.. Service was really good from the guy taking orders to the lady cooking!!! Will come back read more

The prices are not expensive, but you can honestly get better food at McDonalds for a cheaper price and better quality. I got the pancakes which were small, flat, and tasteless. The bacon egg and cheese was marginally better. The owner said cash only when he clearly had a square and had to go in the back for change because he clearly had a no cash in the register. Didn't give me a receipt because he also clearly overcharged me by a few dollars so I wouldn't notice. Clear example of taking advantage of customers because he thinks he can get away with it. If you come, just the view and don't order the food. Won't be coming back. read more