This place was such a letdown! I got the sandwich with mortadella, burrata, and pistachios on…read moreciabatta and simply did not enjoy it. The ciabatta bread tasted factory-made and the sandwich overall could have used some sort of seasoning or something. Just was disappointed. Having foccacia might have made it better but I was not willing to pay $5 extra for that...

I got the penne and meatballs for dinner with MealPal. The penne was not too cooked despite having…read moresurvived shopping at Fairway and my commute home. The meatballs are pretty decent, but I have made better ones with a recipe I got online for best meatballs ever. If you are on the UES and need to redeem your MealPal credits, this is a good choice to try once. The guy who worked there was nice and at my request allowed me to try the truffle sauce they sold there for $20 for a large container. I guess this is what they use for truffle pasta. However, there is no way I could use all of it in 7 days so I didn't buy it. The sauce was pretty trufflely.

Delicious sandwiches and coffee. Baguettes perfect, sandwich options divine. All is generous,…read morefriendly and bright. Am currently obsessed!

Generous sandwich! Thick slices of Brie, ham, and veggies. I come here on the weekday a lot. Cute!…read moreAnd friendly service. I went today on a Thursday and it was packed in there for lunch.

Came to check out this famed sandwich spot to see how their sandwiches held up to the growing…read morecompetitive sandwich game of the UES (looking at you Panineria and La Sandwicherie). It was good, and I think they have a menu with enough variety for you to find something that you'll enjoy (also some vegetarian sandwiches as well) but I don't know that I'll find myself feeling the need to come back (but also I'm not HUGE on sandwiches in general). The bread was good, fairly fresh and had a nice dusting of flour on it, the meat was a solid portion, and the quality of ingredients was good/fair. I think if I lived closer I would definitely give them another shot. People really seem to like them and this is one of a few of their locations, which are all successful! So come check it out, especially if you live in the area!

Came here one day randomly as I live in the area. Really cute shop with one guy working. I got the…read moreham and Swiss sandwich which was good but nothing special. The worker was really nice and this would be a great spot to pick up some lunch meat I think but the sandwich its self was pretty standard.

I've been clamoring - CLAMORING - for a place like this in the Upper East Side. Most Asian…read morerestaurants in this neighborhood are fancy sit-downs, so it was exciting to see a quick, casual stop for Asian "finger food" (for a lack of better word) within my vicinity. Joju specializes in modern Vietnamese cuisine, serving meals like bahn mi, loaded fries, and rice meals. The menu recently added soy garlic wings, and since I am a fiend for Asian-style fried chicken, I of course had to have it. While all of the beverages looked tempting, especially their non-alcoholic soju refreshers, I needed caffeine to offset the afternoon slump that was about to follow, so I ordered a Vietnamese coffee. The wings were huge! It was notably crunchy, saucy, and juicy. There was a decent skin to meat ratio, (I so hate biting into a mouthful of breading), and the meal came out piping hot. It was clear the chicken had been fried per order. Those who know me know that I can't live without rice and would eat it with almost any meal, including fried chicken, so I did request it on the side, although the wings don't come with it. The man who took my order did me a solid and served it with mine, anyway. Good lad! I've been wanting to try Vietnamese coffee for a while now, and it was everything I imagined it would be. Sweet with a bitter backend - but not too bitter! I'm still new to coffee, and I pucker up at anything too intense. This was just right. My meal at Joju satisfied me, mind, body, and soul. I hope it is here to stay, and I hope that a shop like this is a catalyst for other quick Asian food stops to follow. Korean and Filipino restaurants - I'll be waiting!

I grew up in the neighborhood Joju started (shout out Elmhurst). Now I live in the UES not to ofar…read moreaway from their new location in the UES. I can't emphasize how excited I am for them to be here, bringing one of our best neighborhood bites to a new neighborhood which desperately needs more affordable and diversified options. This modern Vietnamese sandwich spot offers banh mi inspired by other East and Southeast Asian flavors. I personally like reaching for their regular banh mi and their lemongrass chicken banh mi. You would be remiss if you didn't get the banh mi or kimchi fries, and their monster rolls which are a newer creation but are essentially giant lumpia with any and all of the sauces they have available. Another plus is that they have pretty creative drinks, like their refreshers and virgin mojitos, for a nice little drink that isn't too calorie-dense depending on what you get. Welcome to the neighborhood Joju and I wish you all the success.

This is a meat store/ German market that has been around in this area for ages. I don't think I…read morehave ever had a sandwich from here before. I got turkey with crispy bacon bits, guac on the side and there were tomatoes on here too. It was pretty tasty. They have many other kinds of meats here and other german items here. I am going to be back and check out more of their sandwiches. The people who work here are nice. This is a small place, but it has alot in it.

* Adding another LOVE....especially when you're sick: BEST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP in the area!read more

Lyly makes the best beef broth and that is absolutely on my regular rotation. Their varied phos…read moreare like warm hugs especially when you're feeling unwell but even when you're just fine and living. They also take great care when packing to go or delivery items. Some dishes include optional sauces-- always get the sauces--, vegetarian options and build your own combos. Service is effective and quick. They keep theur prices reasonable in this economy and ask that you order directly from them, instead of the apps. Do whatever works for your budget but check them out and youll see just why I'm a fan.

Overall: 3.5/5 A…read moredecent but somewhat mediocre Vietnamese spot on the Upper East Side. I definitely came in with higher expectations since it's Michelin guided. Lyly tries to bring a modern twist to traditional Vietnamese cuisine UES Pho (3/5): They are known for their 5-spice smoky short rib pho, but personally, I didn't love the smoky flavor profile in the broth. The short rib itself was also overcooked, leaving the meat a bit tough and rough. On the bright side, I ordered an extra side of brisket and enjoyed that much more than the short rib. The broth overall lacked a deep, rich beef flavor. Saigon Shaking Beef (4.25/5): The standout dish of the night. The beef was absolutely delicious and perfectly flavored, though pairing it with arugula felt a little odd. Beef Wrapped Betel Leaf (3.5/5): This was just okay. It felt unique conceptually, but the flavor profile was pretty average

Such an excellent addition to UES. Haven't had a single bad thing and priced reasonably well for…read morearea. Quick delivery, no complaints!

I really disliked the sauce in the meatball in the Duke sandwich. The hog has decent meat. Overall…read moreit's mediocre to me.

The bread displays at Milano have always drawn my attention. On one afternoon, my husband and I…read morefinally decided to try something from this market, namely, an item from the deli that we could pack for our Central Park picnic. There was a line, of course, there always is, and the wait was longer than what we were willing to endure for fare as simple and as common as a sandwich. It was worth the 20-minute wait. We ordered the Milano special, packed with cold meats, tomatoes, pickled peppers, cheese, and lettuce between two soft sesame rolls. It looked magnificent. It tasted magnificent. It was a sandwich to rule all sandwiches. I'd brave the line for that any day.

wow wow wow. We went today on mother's day around noon and only waited 30 min. We got two…read moresandwiches and a few cookies, OH and tried the cheesy pasta shells (the sauce and melted cheese was everything) Also, the feel of the market is cozy and special. The staff is super nice and eager to help. It feels like a special neighborhood gem and you can really feel the family owned vibe. 1. Proscuitto burtata (amore) - fresh fresh fresh and quality ingredients. The proscuitto was perfect along with the burrata, arugula and balsamic glaze on ciabatta which was sweet mix. We were deciding on this one and the proscuitto tomato but we are glad we got this one! 2. Chicken caesar salad wrap- I think I could easily say this is the best caesar salad wrap i've had. The dressing was light and not overpowering with the mix of the chicken, croutons and outside wrap was a truly stellar combination. Very fresh and wasnt soggy one bit. the cookies: small black n white cookie, rainbow cookie and chocolate sprinkle and all were hits! my favorite was the black n white because the icing melts right off the soft cookie texture and tastes more like a cake than a cookie. All were amazing and is a must try when visiting. absolutely rec when you're on the east side!

All'Antico Vinaio means "to the ancient wine merchant" (Thanks, Google). I thought it would be…read morecloser to Italian for delicatessen like salumeria. This is in a ritzy part of town on 60th St between Madison Ave & Park Ave with Ferraris & Bentleys parked on the street, so you have to guess that the storefront rent must be astronomical. But oh, these gastronomical sandwiches are off the charts and can justify the price. Once you decipher the names of the sandwiches on the menu and see what's between the bread, you will want to try all of them. I settled on 2 finalists, but decided get both anyway. All sandwiches are made fresh with some of the best looking meats & ingredients I've ever seen! And what's better is that they bake all the focaccia for the sandwiches fresh and in-house. You see the bread oven right behind the register. I wonder if I could buy a slab of that bread? The L'Inferno brought images of Danté Alighieri's version of the Underworld to mind, but was a spicy hot masterpiece of sandwich art. The combination of thinly sliced roasted porchetta, nduja, spicy grilled eggplant & arugula was fantastic! The fresh baked focaccia took it even further. But I did learn something new today besides Italian pronunciation, which was that nduja (silent n) is a spicy sausage from Calabrese that's spreadable like butter. I gotta get me some of that stuff! The La Paradiso sounds like the third installment of Danté's Divine Comedy trilogy, but is a very mild, but tasty sandwich with mortadella, stracciatella & crushed pistachios in pistachio cream. The pistachio cream is a stroke of culinary genius and gives the sandwich an amazingly smooth texture & taste. The only part of the Divine Comedy missing from their menu is La Purgatorio and I do not want to find out what would go into that sandwich!

All' Antico Vinaio…read more Excellent sandwiches, fresh in store bread. This sandwich shop offers huge, flavorful Italian sandwiches on freshly baked schiacciata bread with high-quality ingredient La Paradiso Mortadella, stracciatella, pistachio cream, pistachio is a heavenly combination Just a simple tasty sandwich that fills you up.at a reasonable price. Works everytime for me

Yes, you're going to deal with a semi-pretentious crowd here. All of the food is health-nut…read moreoriented and it's a bit scene-y. The UES is changing, so we have to get used to it. That said, the food is consistently excellent and service is top-notch. The managers here are kind, listen to diner needs, and are so incredibly helpful. Don't miss any of the wraps. 5/5. Glad to have Pure Vida in the neighborhood.

Drink 4/5 Service 1/5…read more Ambiance 5/5 Extremely disappointed by the chaotic service here. We waited a total of 30 minutes just to get a simple coffee. First, my hot Butterfly Latte came out iced. When they remade it, it came out in a for here cwith oat milk which is not allowed per their policy so they had to retake my order with diff milk of choice. At that point, I was in a rush and told them I would just take it as is, but the manager forced a remake anyway, adding even more to my wait time. There is an army of staff working in the back, making the incredibly slow service hard to understand. Other customers around us were dealing with the exact same delays. The drinks taste decent, but management severely needs to work on training their staff and streamlining their operations.