I stop in here when staying with friends that live in a building on 68th street, about a two minute walk away. Always friendly service, fresh bagels and lox, tasty pastries, and good coffee. Cozy too if you don't take out. Prices are reasonable for NYC. read more

Laid back, warm and friendly family atmosphere. The manager was very attentive, checking on us frequently. The salad and coffee were spot on!! The vinaigrette was a bit sweet for me but not bad. read more

Gotham Cafe - Cortado and espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Cute coffee shop with lots of seating and a large menu. From griddle items (pancakes, etc) to bagels and pastries, there's something for everyone! read more

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I really used to like this place and came frequently. They must have new owners, new staff that make the food or they've just become extremely cheap. Came in the other day for a Cajun chicken sandwich on a ciabatta bun. What an absolute joke! There was barely anything on the sandwich and what was there was mostly vegetables. Literally had a few bits of chicken and then a bunch of peppers and onions. The Cajun sauce had no Cajun flavor and no spice, so it was pretty much tasteless! Every bite for the most part was bread, Some red or green pepper and flavorless sauce. If you're gonna charge $17 for a sandwich... Give a reasonable sized sandwich! You can tell from the ratings this place has gone downhill so I would highly suggest going elsewhere! read more

Gotham Cafe - Very little chicken, lots of red onions and sauce. flavorless, unappealing and cheap sandwich with barely any chicken for $17! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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I can't really say that the food here is anything great but overall this is a great spot. I've had everything here from sandwiches to wraps to salads to breakfast and it's all decent. I've never been disappointed but I've never been impressed. I do however come here extremely often as it's by far the best spot in the neighborhood to get some work done while having some food. The café is huge which is a rarity so there's plenty of table space and while the food is nothing spectacular it does the job for sure and is always good. Staff is friendly enough and always accommodating. Overall, this is no spot to seek out for the cuisine, but if you need to get some food and get some work done for a while, this is the perfect place. read more

I tried the iced caramel macchiato, which was delicious and reasonably priced at just $7. The place is well-equipped with plenty of charging ports and comfortable seating, making it an ideal spot for studying or working. The Wi-Fi is a huge plus, and the overall atmosphere is both quiet and conducive to productivity. The service is great ! read more

Gotham Cafe - Caramel macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Rude staff. There are so many other good cafes in the area, we haven't waisted our time/money here again. We asked for a drink to be fixed, as it tasted off. (We had previously come here about 4 times at this point, we liked the ample seating). We received such attitude and push back from the women working the register. They ended up charging us extra to fix a drink that they made poorly. Most places just say no problem, but they seemed personally offended we didn't like one of the two drinks they made. They made a scene, totally embarrassing me. Hopefully those grumpy ladies don't work there any more, but we are not going back to find out. They have plenty of seating which was nice, the food was fine, but nothing to rave about. read more

staff is pretty helpful and walked me through the menu. The food itself was pretty mediocre and a little bit on the pricey side. There's a lot of people studying inside. typical café vibes read more

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I've been walking by this place for months and finally decided to stop in for breakfast. Overall, it wasn't great but not bad. I got a bacon egg and cheese on a bagel - they only had turkey bacon so I had to get that even though I prefer pork bacon. We also got the french toast which was good but nothing special. The fruit on the side tasted like it was a little old. Food was definitely overpriced - we paid $35 for a drink, a sandwich, and a breakfast item. But, I liked my iced vanilla latte a lot. I got a medium and I think it was a good value for the price. When we ordered at the counter, we both felt like the girl had a bit of an attitude and seemed annoyed that we took a few minutes to look at the menu and were asking questions about the food. Overall, it's okay if you're passing by or in the area. I'll be back for the coffee but probably not the food. read more

Gotham Cafe - Turkey Bacon Egg & Cheese on a bagel, French Toast, Medium Iced Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Happened to bump into this cafe on a rainy day when I was craving a hot soup and an iced tea- which were excellent btw. However, I am knocking off one star because the place looked very dirty. Tables had crumbs on it, and the floor had a lot of trash on it and a bunch of flies inside that u kept having to seat away. Other than that, service was great- they brought my soup to me, and the food was tasty and I loved how I could people watch through the windows. Very old school, New York feel. I'll definitely return when I am looking for some comfy food or a nice drink to sip on. read more

Gotham Cafe - Lentil soup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Cozy, clean and good coffee...u can relax over your coffee without being rushed...nice food menu....nice decor, huge windows bring in light...my go to place for casual dining read more

The chai latte with oat milk was very good and I would highly recommend it. The service was quick and the servers were nice. I had the bacon egg and cheese with turkey bacon, it was a lackluster sandwich in comparison to other BEC that I have had. It was okay but left me unsatisfied. The ambiance is casual for those relaxing and also people working from the shop. read more

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Was planning to sit here for an hour and enjoy some treats. I had to use the bathroom very badly so while ordering asked for the restroom code. The cashier very rudely told me that I had to order something before giving me the code. I was ordering already - they treat the bathroom like area 51 even for customers. When someone is obviously about to pay for something, the lack of customer service is shocking. Espresso was also bad. read more

I walk by here all the time and wanted to check it out! There are some tables and a decent amount of seating and they have wifi. It felt very cozy inside and a good place to do work. I got a large Peppermint Mocha ($6.80), which was honestly not that good. Service wasn't anything special, no warm smiles or small talk. I would maybe come back to sit and catch up with a friend, given the ample amount of seating/space. read more

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the cafe had enough outlets and wifi for studying. its nice, calm, and quiet, but felt a little rushed. muffin tastes great! read more

Gotham Cafe - banana chocolate muffin and iced cappucino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

This place wasn't awful but it wasn't great either. The vibes when you walk in were kinda strange to me and the croissant was stale but had okay flavor. The cappuccino itself was way too big. A medium cappuccino should not be a thing, I think it should always be one size. This place feels like a place you would only come to because it's right by your house. I didn't hate it I didn't love it, wouldn't come back though. read more

Gotham Cafe - Medium cappuccino and croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Chill place, nice staff, mid pizza but great for on the go You can snag a seat at the little ice cream shop right next-door to if you want to grab a seat. read more

I went here to take out a coffee! It is a small establishment that has good food and good coffee! The employees were very friendly and helpful! Everyone was sitting and having their food, except that there was a homeless person in the corner! It is rampant all over the city- so sad. People were trying to help her so that was positive. read more

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Great neighborhood spot! Fresh salads and sandwiches. Kind people and great food:) definitely stop by if you're in the area.

Gotham Cafe is cozy local cafe not only to grab a bite to eat, but also get some work done without too much noise. My favorite place to sit is near the window where there is an outlet nearby. It's cool how you can either take your food to go, or you can have it delivered to your table with your number. A quasi takeout/sitdown place further contributes to the relaxed atmosphere, which initially attracted me to the cafe. I usually get an iced coffee with oatmilk and an egg salad sandwhich. While the food is good, it can be a bit pricey! Overall, Gotham Cafe is a neighborhood favorite and I'm looking forward to coming here more in the future. :) read more

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Another place to get bagels. Gotham Cafe is a pretty crowded cafe. It has a typical look. Customers order at the counter and pay before they eat. The place needs some work. Bagels are the main thing here. It has a pretty large menu. The menu is pretty typical. It's about $5 for a bagel and a spread. They have a pretty large variety. A few other menu items include sandwiches, if you don't want a bagel. The last time here I came with my smoking hot friend. I had a poppyseed bagel with the tofu vegan cream cheese. She had a sesame bagel with the same spread on it. The bagels were okay but they were kind of stale. I might decide to come back. It didn't really impress us at all. The restroom always is out of order which is the most annoying thing. read more

Gotham Cafe - Poppyseed Bagel With The Tofu Vegan Cream Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by because I wanted a cheese danish. It is what you expect but a bit sweeter than most (in my opinion). Quite big in size and pricey ($4.90 after tax). read more

Gotham Cafe - Gotham Cheese Danish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped off here in the pouring rain. Nice place inside. Excellent selection of deli type food and drinks. Staff all very helpful and friendly. Prices reasonable for NYC. Will definitely come here again if in the locality. read more

New go-to breakfast AND new go-to lunch spot on UES! So many coffee/tea choices it will blow your mind, best choice of pastries in entire City, guy on the griddle deserves a James Beard Award and super-friendly staff! (funny how all the neg reviews complain about the prices, this is the frickin UES, prices actually less than every other bkfst joint in the neighborhood!). Come back later for lunch and you'll never want to leave! If this isn't the best (BEST!) salad place in the City, then you don't know arugula from romaine! Sandwiches are de-lish across the board!With their super-fast WiFi, Gotham is a real winner!!! read more

Rude staff. I wanted a cold brew tea, so I asked which ones they had for the day. The cashier made a face and murmured in Spanish to the other attendant. She said, "This bitch always asks the same thing. Tell her which ones we have." I left immediately, of course, to teach my Spanish/English translation course just a few blocks away. read more

Coffee and variety of food is great. Has a real NYC feel. A nice place to have a coffee and relax for a while.

The workers were rude and the food was stale. I kindly asked for a honey packet and they looked at me like I was an idiot. When I sat down to eat my croissant and it was hard as a rock (great they will love this). I was scared to ask for something else since they already seemed to not like me. I went up and explained and they were so upset and rude about it. They told me it was my fault since I got it warmed up, i had to bang the croissant on the plate to show how stale this thing was. They were losing it and rolling their eyes. So that was fun. read more

So many options! I stopped by for a coffee and a pastry and it took me awhile to decide what to get. There's so many choices for coffees, pastries, bagels, salads, and so much more. I ended up getting a small Cafe Mocha (which wasn't that small tbh) and a muffin. Service was fast and the drink was ready in less than 5 min. The coffee was good but very sweet. The muffin was delicious and also slightly sweet. Overall a nice spot to stop by for a quick coffee, bagel, or lunch to go. read more

Gotham Cafe - menus and coffee machines - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Enjoyed the iced coffee and chocolate croissant. I like that they have a lot of nondairy milk options and don't charge extra for it. Price was very reasonable. Lots of seating inside and some outside as well. It's a bit dark inside for doing work imo, though there were people on their laptops. read more

Gotham Cafe - Pumpkin iced coffee with oatmilk, chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Noise - not loud - no music - ambient white noise Service - a bit curt but speedy Food - drip coffee is great - strong and hot - have to let sit - tuna bagel sandwich is above average Ambiance - nice old wood floors - picture of Glenn Gould near the entrance read more

Gotham Cafe - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Catch me here on a Wednesday morning taking care of business. And by business, I mean this coffee and sammich. Rich espresso and flavors. Opened my ‍ and got right to it. An UES FAV read more

Gotham Cafe - Mocha and sausage egg and cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I went to the cafe and bought a water and it was priced at $4.32 they do not know how to price the food correctly and rude to customers

I was running my errands and saw this place that had old school vibes! Love that already. Plenty of available seats on a weekday and people working on their laptops. Checked out their menu and was like wow that's a lot! Ordered cappuccino it was pretty big for a medium size.. so worth the money. Staff was super friendly and they were cleaning right after people would leave their table. Another yes from me! Overall this just might become the right place for me until I'm done trying everything on their menu. Good work Gotham Cafe! read more

Gotham Cafe - 2nd and 68th - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Great local spot. Fresh coffee, pastries and bagels, quick and friendly service. Highly recommend especially if you're gluten free- great bagels, wraps and bakery selection. read more

Dirty and awful! Hot chocolate tasted like dirt water! The cashier had no idea what they used for their hot chocolate! I opened the lid 2 mins after I got it and the milk was luke warm read more

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Gotham Cafe has been my go-to spot in the Upper East Side for the past 8 years. This place has everything that a classic NYC cafe should have. Their breakfast options extend from your traditional bagel with cream cheese and lox, to delicious breakfast platers and of course, avocado toast. They have really great coffee and quick staff. For dining-in orders, they give you a numbered ticket and they deliver your food to you. They have great pre-made options too for a quick bit on-the-go. read more

Gotham Cafe - Amazing traditional bagel with cream cheese and lox. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Gotham Cafe is as unsafe as Gotham City. Their prices will leave your wallet gasping for air. To put things in perspective I paid $10 for a BEC, $10 for a BACON EGG AND CHEESE! The bagel was severely burnt as was the bacon. Keep your wallet safe and travel elsewhere. read more

Back when I used to live around the corner, I scoured this neighborhood from top to bottom looking for cafes with seating. One of the key categories missing from this neck of the woods is somewhere with guaranteed seating, lightning-fast WiFi, and tasty pastries. Well, Gotham boasts the seating part. I've never had to wait for a table to open up, even on the busiest of Sunday mornings. WiFi is a little on the fritz: you have to toggle it on and off a few times. Let's talk about the food. Everything has been uniformly served on the cold side, temperature-wise. Maybe it's an issue with staffing, such that food gets left out and forgotten for a few minutes before being brought to the table. And I suppose it's a good thing I've never had to choke back a scalding mouthful of soup but, particularly in the winter time, food served piping hot should be the standard. The pressed paninis are quite small - I don't have the biggest appetite in the world but I scarfed mine down and could have easily fit in another. Besides, paninis are like half of a real sandwich anyway. I do like their breakfast offerings. Their egg, Swiss, and tomato on a toasted everything bagel is a thing of simple beauty. Don't miss their croissant sandwiches, though I would ask them to leave the croissant in the toaster for a few extra seconds. As for the service, all my interactions have been pleasant, even bordering on friendly, though I will say that everyone, from the smoothie operator to the sandwich-maker, looks perpetually confused. read more

I used to come here often for convenience since I lived around the block. I had an issue with one of the drinks I ordered, and the manager or head staff person behind the counter was rude and combative. I brushed it off the first time, but it happened again a couple weeks later and now I'm officially done with this place. It was a pretty awful way to treat a customer when I was nothing but polite, especially considering that I was a regular to the cafe. Super disappointing. read more

Lunch, coffees, and ambiance are great! I highly recommend this coffee shop for a quick pop in and working.