Surprisingly- so freaking good for a touristy spot. The…read moredrinks are STRONG. The food comes out super fast. Multiple employees are ensuring your waters are filled and plates cleared asap. Fast and efficient. The shrimp and grits were so savory and cheesy- the kind of craving you can't stop eating when you're full. Great brunch spot. Come early to wait less. Once it gets busy there's a line and no where to wait inside.

It is FUN to be at Mom's, especially during a day where there are others at the restaurant. The…read morevibes kinda increase when everyone's energy feeds off of each other. Music is always pumping. The service is great at Mom's. Everyone is so helpful. The food is delicious. Maybe the sweet items have too much sugar but yolo ig? My main gripe is the pricing at Mom's. You won't get a bang for your buck, but you'll have a good time. Maybe that's all that matters? Idk up to you.

Way to spoil my dinner appetite... but I just couldn't help it…read more Happened to be strolling by about an hour before what should have been dinner time and the smell from Wafels & Dinges caught my nose. Oooh, what is this sweetness? I took to Yelp to read more, and I was expecting something not great, but surprise! The positive Yelp reviews led me to order a cheeky evening snack from here... which yes, did end up spoiling my dinner appetite - but was worth it. I enjoyed the atmosphere the most - being able to grab a little two-top table and to eat my waffle, taking in the city sights. Super easy to order through the kiosks - can either do a DIY or one of their standard creations. 2025: 78/100

Visited Wafels & Dinges on a Saturday in Decemeber and it was quite a disappointment. I get that…read morethey were busy, but it seemed like I was waiting forever for a single waffle and a hot chocolate. There were patrons that placed their orders after me that got their food before me. I checked in multiple times and was told, "It's not ready yet". When I finally got my things I was disappointed. They didn't taste bad but they were pretty basic, and for the price it's definitely not worth it. Definitely a skip.

The service was amazing and the drinks were delicious! Luis is the best bartender in Kips Bay.read more

We were looking for a place not to far from our hotel to have a couple drinks before we met up…read morefriends and we found this place. The inside looked really nice with some nice pictures on the wall and lots of space for seating. They also have a downstairs that has a bar and plenty of seating. We just ordered a few Aperol Spritz and chilled at the bar. The drinks tasted really good. Hard to mess that up but you never know. They had music playing from something in the background which was really good. The bartenders were alway asking if we needed anything so that was good. We didn't order any food but the plates that we saw looked really good. Definitely a place you need to check out if your looking for a cool spot to drink and get some bites to eat. They also have a good happy hour and from the looks of it a nice brunch with bottomless mimosas. Have to come check out this place if your in town or live near the area.

Salads and soups were well-seasoned and enjoyable, though the steak was a bit flat. Tableware and…read morepresentation were refined, making for an above-average experience

Had reservations for 2 on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. We got there about three…read moreminutes late, but they seated us within 5 minutes in a booth. It was our first time eating at a Friedman's location. It had a nice diner feel to it, with a mix of booths and tables. The brunch menu has a variety of breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and burgers, starters, and entrees (fish tacos, grain bowl, fried chicken). I like that several of the items are naturally gluten free, and some can be made gluten free by request. We decided to go with three breakfast items from the brunch menu: I got the shakshuka, my sister got the Nova Benny, and we got the lemon ricotta pancakes to share. All 3 dishes were great. The shashuka came with grilled ciabatta, perfect for dipping into the sunny side eggs and tomato sauce. My sister loved that the poached eggs and smoked salmon of the Nova Benny came on top of a crispy potato latke. The pancakes were fluffy and the lemon ricotta and lemon zest elevated their flavor. Our server was friendly and attentive, and he asked us if we had any allergies when he took our order. He came by several times to check on us and refill water. I would return to Friedman's when I'm in the Herald Square area, or check out one of their other locations in the city.

Stopped by Grace Street while looking for something sweet and a little different, and this…read moredefinitely fit the bill. We saw the milk tea boba toast on the menu and had to try it. It came out as a thick piece of deep-fried toast topped with ice cream, boba, caramel popcorn, and strawberries on the side. Not healthy at all, but really good. It's one of those desserts you probably wouldn't get every day, but worth trying at least once. Fun to share and definitely something different from the usual desserts.

Usually when I learn that something is pricey and hyped up it fails to deliver. When I found out…read morethe cheesecake at Grace St was $15 almost 2-3 times the cost of cheesecake from places like Veniero's or Eileen's (which in my opinion are top tier cheesecakes) I was a bit skeptical about Grace Street and their cheesecake. Anyway, I ordered the matcha cheesecake to go. The place itself was rather busy but the to go service was fairly quick. The matcha cheesecake was very good and very unique. It was fairly dense as compared to the cheesecakes I mentioned, which is think is why it's more pricey. I would go back to dine in and try their other cheesecakes.

Nice place to sit for desserts and drinks. Our family shared waffles with Nutella with banana and…read morestrawberries toppings and hot chocolate. The waffle was soft with a crisp outside. The Belgian hot chocolate was thick, not super sweet somewhere between American and European style. Cute place and quick service.

Absolutely delicious! My favorite here is the "WMD", it's a big waffle with bananas, strawberries,…read moreBelgian chocolate, and whipped cream. Yum! I also love their ice cream and sundaes, which goes well with their coffee or hot Belgian cocoa. There's plenty of seating and some outdoor seating.

Chicken and waffles. It's kind of funny that this combination doesn't sound like it goes together,…read morebut mannn, you need to try for yourself!! Never judge a book by us cover. /

It was soooo good! Wasn't a big fan of the waffles but EVERYTHING ELSE HIT! The bozzy lemonade was…read moredef hitting too. Service was amazing as well.

Came to little Collin's this morning, and it is in fact little. Lol. But it's really cute and I…read morelike the blue and white theme. There weren't that many options for sitting, so you have to be prepared to wait for a second for a table. Thankfully, upon arrival, we were able to sit down almost immediately as a couple tables opened up. The menu is pretty short and sweet. They have sandwiches, pancakes, French toast, potatoes, bakery options, etc. it seems that they are more of a coffee shop, so there were plenty of coffee and tea options. The homefries were really good, just a little oily and not as crispy as I would've liked. The restaurant makes their own jam, which seemed to be dragon fruit, and it was tasty but i don't think it went well with my sandwich. My friend gave her French toast a 7.5.

After finishing a late lunch nearby, my friend and I continued our catch-up at Little Collins. It's…read moresupposedly an Australian-style cafe, so I went with a flat white. It was good, but not particularly memorable and didn't quite live up to expectations. The little cookie on the side was a nice touch, though. The latte art was intricate and very pretty. We sipped our drinks at the high-top tables, which was much more casual. The sit-down tables were filled with late brunch diners. The cafe seemed pretty and well-liked, so I'm open to try their food in the future.

Food was AMAZING!!! Wait Staff, friendly and helpful…read more Cannot wait to go back!! Small restaurant with BIG flavors!'

Buvette was able to accommodate me for an early dinner shortly after my arrival in New York,…read morespecifically the West Village. Buvette is one of five W. Village eateries helmed by power-chef duo Jody Williams and Rita Sodi; four are within a block of each other. I passed the other three (Bar Pisellino, Via Carota, I Sodi) on my way and all had lines out the door. Carota and Sodi are Italian, Buvette is French. There are 2 other Buvettes in Asia and one coming soon in London. Buvette does not do reservations. Buvette is a charming but tiny/cramped space, made more tiny within the last year by NYC's removal of pandemic-era street patios which greatly helped dining capacity. Buvette may sometimes have a few front sidewalk tables, and there's a tiny outdoor patio in the back. The tables and dishware are also tiny. There's a kitchen in the back, but some food is also prepared below the bar in front, where there seem to be some ovens. The food seems reliably consistent here. The menu is short but there are daily specials. I ordered a non-alcoholic ginger soda, crab tartine (a special), lobster a l'Americaine (lobster pot pie) and frites. The soda is always on the menu and is refreshing, with a nice snap of ginger. The crab tartine was fab, a fresh crab salad with avocado atop toast. The lobster pot pie was made in the under-bar oven, a small serving of lobster and veggies with a golden puff pastry topper. Delish. The frites were nicely crisp, served with an aioli. Service was okay, but my hot food took about 45 minutes to come out, apparently because my ticket was lost. Overall a pleasant meal, my first during this visit.

On Christmas Eve, my cousin and I caught the Waffles & Dinges truck and decided to indulge--and I'm…read moreso glad we did. She got the S'mores waffle, and I went with the WMD, and honestly... both were so good. The smell alone was irresistible. It was the perfect sweet treat for the holiday. My WMD was loaded just right--fudge, whipped cream, bananas, and strawberries--everything you want, nothing missing. Her S'mores waffle had the whipped cream, graham cracker, and chocolate, and it was just as good. We were both very, very happy. It hit that perfect balance of warm, sweet, comforting, and indulgent without being too much. Exactly what you want when you're treating yourself. If you see the Waffles & Dinges truck, go to the truck. Don't think about it--just get you something delicious.

The flavor was good but the price was way overpriced. It's expected to pricey since it's the…read moreholidays but definitely not worth the price or long wait.