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    Gotham Cafe

    3.2 (235 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:30 pm

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    GOTHAM CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for working

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    Very little chicken, lots of red onions and sauce. flavorless, unappealing and cheap sandwich with barely any chicken for $17!
    Dave G.

    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!

    Caramel macchiato
    Jad F.

    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 !

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    Claire S.

    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

    Turkey Bacon Egg & Cheese on a bagel, French Toast, Medium Iced Vanilla Latte
    Caitlin C.

    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.

    Lentil soup
    Christina H.

    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.

    Kierra P.

    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.

    Alexa T.

    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.

    banana chocolate muffin and iced cappucino
    Tenzin C.

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

    Medium cappuccino and croissant
    Evan N.

    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.

    spacious
    Betsy S.

    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.

    Isabella P.

    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. :)

    Poppyseed Bagel With The Tofu Vegan Cream Cheese
    Steve A.

    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.

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    Great coffee and service. I'm a regular and it's a great place to pop into for a snack or coffee. No frills, classic vibe.

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    Gotham Cafe is fair. The sandwiches and wraps are good to grab on the go to eat lunch.

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    11 years ago

    Great hazelnut coffee.My morning hang out. Place is cozy and bagels are always fresh. Love this local place.

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    Love this place. A centerpiece of the neighborhood. Let's all send them business now if they're open. Be safe!

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    This is not a sit down and yap/sit down and work kind of coffee spot. It's small and there's only…read moreone table in the tiny corner of the shop where it's mainly people sitting to quickly drink their coffee or wait for their friends to get coffee. Most people are in and out. The coffee is rich and flavorful. The pastries are not bad either. Definitely a good neighborhood spot for those that aren't looking to spend their whole day in a coffee spot but instead are looking to grab and go.

    Let me tell you why this coffee shop stands above the rest:…read more 1. They use quality beans. I'm a home barista and use Oslo's beans for my americanos. When I moved to the UES, I was worried finding a new local roaster. I've had bad experiences where the beans are too oily or something is off that messes with my usually grind size/extraction time. No issues with Oslo's beans. 2. They actually know how to make a proper americano. Every coffee shop takes a standard cup, puts in the espresso shot, and then fills hot water to the brim of the cup. This destroys the flavor of the espresso. You end up with hot water that tastes slightly like coffee. Oslo chooses quality over quantity. They don't fill the water up to the brim, so you have a cup with 2/3 of liquid; however, this is a proper americano. You can taste the difference. At other shops, I just get drip coffee because they don't know what they're doing. Oslo knows what they're doing. That's why I come here.

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    San Babila

    4.4
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    Place looks nice, service was good but unfortunately, food was fair. Started with the burrata…read more Visually appealing and looked like a large portion with all of the accoutrements. Unfortunately, it was totally bland and not large at all. The side sauce added nothing and over 30$ with tax/tip. For entrees, we shared the lobster pasta and the guazzetto di Pesci. The pasta was good. Reasonable amount of pasta but we would have liked some more chunks of lobster for the price. I thought the sauce was only ok but my girlfriend liked it. The guazzetto di Pesci was only fair. The sauce was lacking flavor. Also a very small bowl of broth with maybe 3 small shrimp and muscles, a few small chunks of fish. and two sad, tiny pieces of bread on the side. Since we were still quite hungry after the meal, we ordered the lotus chocolate caramel dessert. This was the only dish we really liked. kinda hard to mess up gelato though. It came with a hard outer candy shell and a very small cookie center that was sweet and delicious. Overall, an average meal at best that we both felt was lacking in taste and size. Won't return.

    We came here for brunch on a Saturday afternoon as a group of six. Overall, the food was pretty…read moregood and the service was fine, but both the service and food were noticeably slow. They did bring out complimentary bread, which was appreciated, though it felt like something that should be standard rather than a highlight. One item someone in our group wanted -- the octopus burger -- was unfortunately unavailable, which was disappointing, especially given that it was brunch and still relatively early in the day. That said, the dishes we did order were good and well prepared. The space itself is nice: the front functions as a cute coffee shop, while the back has tables for sit-down dining. Because of that setup, the vibe feels more casual, but the menu offers solid options. Overall, it was a good experience, just not a great one -- a decent brunch spot, but nothing that blew us away.

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