I'm a croissant lover; met a friend who is also a croissant lover for coffee and croissants this…read moremorning. BUT, my husband and I recently took a trip to Paris and I also love pain aux raisins. To our delight, Cafe Bilboquet has those too, so my friend and I each had a small coffee and a pain aux raisins. The pastry was as good as any that my husband and I had in Paris! I've also had lunch here with a couple of other friends in recent months. They have a good variety of pretty authentic French sandwiches and some quiches, eggs, etc. Not inexpensive, but the food is top-notch. You order at the counter, then move up to the cashier, tell them what your order is and pay for it. If you're lucky, as we were around 9:45 this morning, you'll get one of the little round tables where you can sit and chat and relax; in good weather there are some tables outside as well; a lovely boulangerie or patisserie experience!

Cafe Bilboquet caught my eye as I meandered toward Central Park. I couldn't make out it's name, but…read moreI saw many customers coming out with coffees and pastries, so I decided I must try it. Upon getting closer to the door, I learned it's part of Le Bilboquet restaurant on the same block. It wasn't too crowded when I visited on a Tuesday mid-afternoon. Every table except 1 was full, but most people were heading outside on such a beautiful day with their drinks and pastries. The cafe is very cute and French. They have so many pastries I couldn't decide, so I ordered a pain au chocolat and tea. They serve Harney & Sons teas. This is a lovely spot, and I'll return to try more.

3.5/5 My friend and…read moreI stopped in after a cold walk in Central Park for a little pick me up. We got our order for here and there weren't really any tables. It was more of standing tables. We got: - 2 hot chocolates: this was super chocolatey and it came with some milk - which was needed - fruit tart: this was super yummy! I would say this was overpriced for what we got ($33.75).

This is the second Sant Ambroeus that I've tried, and the espresso was just as good as their UES…read moreshop. I had a cappuccino that tasted great, no bitterness or aftertaste. As of February 2026 there's a crazy amount of construction out front, meaning there's a single entrance/exit and outdoor tables that adjoin street construction barriers. Exterior aside, the interior was a bit chaotic, with tables and standing room almost on top of each other. The espresso drinks are good enough to brave the pandemonium that is ordering/waiting for your beverage, but plan on taking it to go if you come here!

I had a fantastic dinner here with a friend! She called for a 7:30PM reso in the morning and when…read morewe arrived there were tables empty so it definitely wasn't necessary! Even though it wasn't fully packed, the ambiance, food, and service were great! We shared the cornbread, chinois chicken salad, and ahi tuna bites and everything was fantastic. The cornbread came with this tomato jam that paired well with the jam and the chicken salad and ahi tuna bites were both extremely refreshing. I'd definitely come back!

I've been back now and my rating is lower because the quality went down …read more I had a steak and without asking they cut it in kitchen which I don't like . Service ok but so so food now .

got the matcha latte. the service was good and got my drink quickly. I paid $6.50 for my small…read moresized drink. the matcha itself tasted decent, nothing crazy good or bad. LA matcha has been better overall in my experience compared to nyc

My friend made me take a sip of her iced blackberry latte and I fell in love . Ran to go get it and…read moreit was soooooo goood. This is a cute little coffee shop and gets packed but they are super fast.

The ambience of this dining is so fun and cool and there's a bunch of other rooms to go check out…read moreabsolutely love it. You never know who you're gonna see there. It's really awesome. We had the raviolis which was really delicious and also the burger, which was so so so yummy definitely a go to for the meal. The service was impeccable. They kept him refilling my glass, which was so nice and they made some really really cool cocktails hands-down one of my favorite places to take somewhere new who is visiting from out of town.

Today, my friends and I enjoyed Sunday brunch at Chelsea Cafe inside the Chelsea Hotel. One of my…read morefriends immediately commented that it felt like we transported to Paris, as we were further surrounded by interesting artwork and a French ambiance. We started with a bottle of the Alsace wine, which perfectly complemented our food and the Parisian vibe. I opted for the omelette with Gruyère which was delicious, although I found myself very full by the end, as it came with two sides. The fries were a must-have -- so crispy, salty & fresh. I'd recommend that at least one person at the table order them, but the portion is pretty generous. :) The service was nice, albeit a bit slow at times. However, the staff was friendly and the overall atmosphere is chill -- we weren't in a rush at all! Sitting at a booth in the back, we had the perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy our meal, making for a lovely brunch with friends or family.

Favorite coffee and eats on the upper east side. Great vibes, warm and welcoming…read more Peaceful.

TikTok led me to Caffe Aronne and for that I am so grateful! I happened to be visiting the UES and…read morerealized I was nearby to the shop. So of course I made my way over and immediately fell in love with the ambiance! The cafe is reasonably large by nyc standards. My group was able to snag some of the comfy chairs in the back. I ordered the iced honey oat latte and loved it. The honey was subtle but did add a lovely touch of sweetness. And of course I need a pastry with my coffee and decided to switch it up and go savory because balance, right? The spinach pastry was AMAZING! Exceeded my expectations and was the perfect snack size- but I almost went back for a second one! Friendly neighborhood cafe that is worth a visit! The community obviously loves this place (rightfully so). So go show some support!

Incredibly kind and attentive staff. Staff are welcoming and the cafe is clean/organized. The music…read moreis a great volume making this spot an easy place to study or catch up with a friend. I plan to stop by on my lunch break again soon. A special shoutout to Yuriel for being wonderful!

The baristas at 62nd and Lex were so charismatic. I have never felt so charmed without being…read moreflirted with (compliment!). One was bald with a wide smile, and another had a moustache and a neck tattoo. While I was waiting for my order, another customer expressed discontent with hers (to the point where she thought she ordered the wrong thing); and the baristas did everything reasonable to get her a drink she'd like with a smile and a quip. They answered my questions about why olive oil is such a prevalent ingredient in the juice options and complimented my sneakers. The tip I gave was not enough to express how much I enjoyed my ~15minute stint in the store, frankly. I got the Green Sport, and it was embarrassing how quickly I drank it down. So refreshing in the summer.

Amazing Creme (Croux) Puffs!!!…read more I got the green tea, black sesame, & earl grey. The cream filling is very generous and the pastry isn't too thick. Loved the outside flavoring. Each one was perfectly made and absolutely delicious. Would come back if ever in New York to try everything else! I still think of these cream puffs often!

Went to get their black sesame and match cream puffs, but looking at their pastry case, it was so…read moredifficult not to buy everything because they have so many cute options!! Especially the macaron with the llama face is the cutest pastry I have seen in a while. Both cream puffs were huge and filled generously with delicious creamy filling which wasn't sweet but had a very distinct black sesame and matcha flavor. The black sesame filling was runnier compared to the matcha one, but we liked them both. I would definitely come back to try their other cream puff flavors - especially the seasonal ones.

Had a very good latte from here today. Best coffee shop in the immediate area especially if you're…read morearound the corner at the hospital.

Actually really liked the Alyssa latte a lot. Coffee flavor was good and the service was good as…read morewell.

I love Bel Ami! It's great to sit outside when it's nice out and people watch…read more There's a single stall bathroom by the counter where you order and it's down some stairs. I got an iced strawberry matcha and it was actually one of the better matchas I've had in NYC.

Very cute, UES neighborhood spot. They have all sorts of pastries, drinks, cafe tables inside and…read moreout. Nice spot to meet a friend and sit alone.