Great spot to meet friends for brunch or get takeout! Numerous healthy options and delicious…read moredrinks. We got the Banter Bowl, which includes pickled carrot, cabbage, watermelon radish, cucumber, edamame, avocado, quinoa, and miso ponzu dressing. You have a choice of meats, so we chose the grilled chicken. Second, we ordered the falafel bowl that includes three falafels, pickled onions, avocado, cucumber, whipped garlic feta, kale salad, romesco, and Za'atar dressing that had a delicious flavor. However, our ultimate favorite had to be the Thai Crunch Wrap with sweet potato fries. It was fairly busy, and our drinks took a while to come, but the food arrived shortly after. The next time I'm back, I will be sure to reorder the Thai crunch wrap. If you have food allergies, they are extremely accommodating and have numerous vegan/vegetarian/GF.

Cute spot to come for brunch with friends and family. I…read morehonestly thought it was bigger than it really is. Our service was a bit on the slow side with our coffee orders. Everyone I was with enjoyed their meals. I had the fried egg and bacon sandwich on sourdough. I wish something came with it like a small side salad or a hash brown. I mean the sandwich itself was filling. My iced latte was a bit on the milky side and I wish it came in a tall glass. I would try out another dish and another coffee drink from here though.

We ended up at Take Care mostly for convenience since it was attached to our hotel--but it turned…read moreout to be one of the most memorable meals of the trip. I ordered the burger, and honestly, I'm still thinking about it. It was cooked perfectly, incredibly juicy, and served on a soft, pillowy bun that brought everything together. Sometimes a simple dish done really well is all you need, and this absolutely delivered. It was an unexpected standout and a great reminder that some of the best bites come when you're not even planning for them.

I visited this restaurant a couple of weeks ago while on vacation and unfortunately did not have a…read moregreat experience. The dining room was extremely hot, and there didn't appear to be any air conditioning, which made it uncomfortable throughout the meal. The food also took quite a while to arrive. I ordered a tequila mule, but it was lacking flavor and was underwhelming. For my entrée, I ordered the steak medium well, but it came out medium rare. Despite being undercooked, the steak was surprisingly tough and chewy, and it did not seem like a quality cut of meat considering the price. The waiter was friendly and provided good service, which was the highlight of the visit. However, due to the uncomfortable atmosphere, slow food service, disappointing drink, and poor-quality steak, I would not recommend dining here.

One of my favorite spots in NYC. Consistently has delicious food, great service, and cute ambiance…read more Highly recommend their duck confit, steak-frites, and the crème brûlée!

Not coming back. The hot chocolate tasted good, but it was served in a chipped saucer. In my…read moreculture, serving food or drinks in chipped or broken dishes is considered bad luck, and unfortunately I only noticed it after taking a few sips. The Earl Grey tea was $6.50 for a medium, and it wasn't even freshly brewed--it was just a cheap Lipton tea bag dropped into hot water, which felt very disappointing for the price. I didn't try their desserts, so I can't comment on those, but based on this experience, I won't be returning.

One of my favorite spots when I'm in town. It's usually crowded so expect a wait but it moves…read morequickly. Nice brunch spot with a very diverse menu offering everything from breakfast to pasta. Highly recommend the Ricotta Pancakes. Fluffy pancakes topped with seared bananas and served with a nice honeycomb butter and real Vermont syrup. The Spicy Sausage Breakfast Sandwich has spicy pork sausage, fontina, a nice chili jam, a scrambled egg and a nice lemon aioli served on a bun. I was a little hesitant of this one, but this is very good. Food is always good and service is exceptional. It's a solid brunch spot.

This place is always buzzing with tables packed (tables are a little too crammed into the space…read moreIMO). Australian cafe culture. Personally I love that they serve brekkie until 4pm... love their egg sandwich with sunny side egg, bacon, hash brown, tomatoes, arugula... it's worth the messy hands situation it causes. They also have great bowls, salads, sandwiches, pasta. My friend ordered the eggs, with sourdough and salad... plus lattes. $14++ egg sandwich.

We stopped here for our arrival dinner and within walking distance from our hotel in Manhattan on…read moreour way to visit Grand Central Station. We enjoyed the food and ambience. Service was great and we had a relaxed meal. I ordered a grilled chicken Cobb salad (photo included), which was substantial, fresh and delicious. We also meandered to the lower level and discovered another lovely bar area on our way to the restrooms. The stairs are a bit steep, but great decor with a nod to NY subway entrance as you descend.

First time here on a biz trip and met up with a friend for dinner…read more Was seated for my reso right away and had a cushy banquette table. The service was no nonsense NY efficient. They have a solid menu with standard tavern offerings. We ordered a burger and the special chicken with rice and beans. The food was good -- not great-- overall. The comeback chicken was nice and warm but a hit anemic on the portion while the rice and beans were room temp. The sauce was delicious! The burger was solid as were the fries. All in all a good experience and I'd come back to try other things on the menu.

Wednesday girl dinner is a must try. For $25, you get a martini, salad (Cesar or market), and fries…read more(truffle or regular). I got the market salad with grilled chicken which was very filling and packed with flavor. The grilled chicken was an add on so cost a little bit more than $25 but still an amazing deal. 10/10 recommend!

Stopped into Cask Bar & Kitchen in Murray Hill for a casual dinner and loved the quirky, cozy vibe;…read moreit kind of feels like having dinner in your grandma's living room (in the best way possible). Think vintage wallpaper, little knick-knacks, and warm lighting. It's got character. I ordered the market salad with mixed greens, honeycrisp apples, goat cheese, candied pecans, and sherry vinaigrette. It was a hearty portion - super fresh and flavorful, and honestly more than I could finish (not a complaint!). I also ordered a Diet Pepsi with grenadine; they don't carry Diet Coke, which I almost docked a point for, but the mix was unexpectedly delicious. Highly recommend it. My date ordered the hanger steak and said it was absolutely amazing. Only hiccup: his first glass of wine he got came out hot... like, microwave-level warm. Fortunately, the server brought a new (cold) one and the rest of the meal was smooth sailing. Service was friendly, the vibe was homey and relaxed, and the food was solid across the board. Would definitely come back, especially for that salad and another round of grenadine magic.

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.

Love the look of Friedman's. Nice dining room that they pack in comfortably. Came for an early…read morebreakfast and the dining room filled so fast that I was happy we got there early before the rush. I got myself delicious sunny side up eggs with the pastrami hash. I was impressed by the chunks of pastrami throughout. Very hearty and very delicious! My husband indulged in the Nova Benedict. They packed on the lox. He didn't even finish but found it amazingly delicious. Service was okay. Nothing too spectacular. I almost felt an inconvenience to the server but we didn't have a fussy order nor was it busy (we ordered before the rush). Maybe she was preparing for the rush. Lol either way, it wouldn't stop me from returning.

Had such a fab time here for bottomless brunch! Very chill, drinks kept coming. CJ was absolutely…read moreincredible!! Get the Bellinis!

Great local neighborhood bar. Came here for a drink with my son…read more It wasn't too busy, just a few tables filled with people and we were able to get seats at the bar. It's your basic local bar with beer on tap, wine, and cocktails. There's a food menu, I've had the wings before and they were nice and crispy. Weekend Breakfast and Brunch served from 11-4. Best to go during Happy Hour daily from 4-8 for reduced price drinks and beer is only $6. Located in between 33rd and 34th on 2nd Ave. Close to my sons apartment... for some reason, I always find myself here at least once when I'm in town. It's fun, and it's close with a fun vibe.

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.

Visiting New York, we did our research! Talked to our guide and I researched beforehand and anyone…read morewho's anyone said Sarge's is the place to go for the classic New York pastrami sandwich. Let me tell you?!?!? They were NOT lying!!! Oh my gosh! It was amazing! The meat was so tender, peppery, juicy! My mother and I got the half a sandwich and soup. I decided to get the matzo ball and pastrami. I had never had matzo ball (we got a first timer here!!!!) ahhhmazing although I don't have anything to compare it to but the broth, was so fresh and clean, the dough/noodle? was so soft and tender, just melted away. Ah it was heavenly. My mom got the mushroom barley and of course the pastrami. I tried a bit of her soup too. It was also delicious. It was beefy (from mushroom) and thick and hearty. Definitely a meal in itself. The meals came with coleslaw and 2 types of pickles I think...and don't hold me to this one was a kosher pickle and the other was a sour one? Am I dumb? Maybe. But they were delicious as well, I'm a pickle girl. My Experience Now tour guide Jason (a regular at Sarge's) said you must get a Doc brown's soda for the full NY experience, when in NY you must do as they do. I got the Black Cherry, 10/10! The service was quick and efficient. The vibes inside were that of an old school restaurant/deli and reminded me of a simpler time. Very nostalgic. Don't go to Katz and wait in those lines people! Go to Sarge's!

French onion soup: topped with gooey mozzarella. It wasn't hard to break into the soup--the onions…read morewere chopped evenly. The broth was rich with notes of caramelized, buttery sweet onion and chicken broth. I couldn't stop eating it, spoon after spoon. ​The atmosphere is genuine, full of amazing, happy folks who are incredibly welcoming. The customer next to me, Joe, ordered an enormous chicken sandwich and generously offered me some. Thank you, Joe! I politely declined because I wanted to save room for the soup and the cheesecake I knew I would end up finishing. We did, however, exchange photos of each other's plates. ​The cheesecake's consistency was thicker than freshly made butter. I've never had a slice as good as this one. The texture was outstanding