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I had a lovely experience at Coffee 787! Ingrid made me a delicious coconut latte, perfectly…read morebalanced, smooth, and full of flavor. Her friendly service made the experience even better. Great coffee, great atmosphere, and wonderful customer service. Thank you, Ingrid! I'll definitely be back! P.s it's not cheap but it's worth it

Great hole in the wall coffee shop. Iced lattes come in this cute bag with a straw and ziploc like…read moreclosure. I came in around 10am on a Monday, they get a decent crowd for a small place. I ordered the dulce de leche latte and while it is 8$ it is well worth it. They play a lot of Latin music which I like. Besides the one Frank Sinatra song which always reminds me of my grandpa who passed a couple years back so that was a nice touch for me personally. They also handed out free ice water with your coffee to stay hydrated, take that Starbucks. This will be my go to spot when I'm in NYC (UES). They have wifi and plug in outlets to charge electronics as well as some pastries and cute stickers and merch.

1.9 mi•Upper East Side, Yorkville

The Daniel Cappuccino

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Blueberry Muffins

Inès

4.3(166 reviews)

Wanted to write this review based on the wheelchair accessibility and laptop areas…read more There are coffee shops in the neighborhood with laptop rules that say you have to sit at the high tables. Obviously as a wheelchair user, I cannot sit at the high tables, and when I have asked the staff for understanding, other places have denied me. Ines let me use my laptop at a wheelchair accessible table without any fuss. Mark was very gracious. When I asked, he said, "we will make an exception." I felt heard without advocating for common sense and I greatly appreciate the humility. Thank you!

The place is cute and small. They have good happy hour prices on wine. The food we tried wasn't…read moreso great. My friend had been here before and raved about the escargot and meatballs. The escargot was covered with pesto that tasted like the basil wasn't fresh. Also, I'm sure there was plenty of garlic because the restaurant smelled like it, but I would have liked more garlic in this dish. The meatballs were mostly bread (there may have been some meat). After we complained, the item was removed from our bill by our friendly, polite, and conscientious server. Note: This is a French restaurant, but they didn't have any butter for the bread.

Inès Mediterranean Wine Bar. Happy Hour: Open-7 $10/Glass Planeta Rosé Souvenir Pinot Noir Terre Del Trebbia Delle Venezie Pinot Grigio

Almond croissant and iced latte

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Caffe Aronne

3.8(67 reviews)

2.4 mi•Upper East Side

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Family-owned & operated

One of the best coffee shops in the upper east side for a quick coffee or something to eatread more

I used to come here almost every day and their west village location when it was still around. The…read morefood and drinks are good, the staff are also great but then they started becoming openly political and religious to where it seemed in bad taste so I slowly stopped coming. The location itself is small but nice; there's almost never any available seating.

2.3 mi•Upper East Side, Yorkville

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4.1(113 reviews)

They are the best always nice friendly and the chocolate almond croissant out of this world the…read morefocaccia bread with tomato sauce and mozzarella excellent

IT's usually fresh, lines move quickly, and same fare as all the other Breads in the city. Large…read morearea to sit compared to some of the other locations. It's pricey but food is fresh.

2.1 mi•Upper East Side, Yorkville

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Ella's Cafe Espresso & Wine Bar

4.6(151 reviews)

Great coffee and pastries, and I love their Bourekas…read more But they got me through the summer, as they carry Iced Decaf coffee, which at 4PM is a welcome alternative. Not the Decaf Espresso shots over ice (aka Americano). Staff is friendly, efficient, and and welcoming which is why Ella's generally is pretty full, but you can always get a seat.

Incredibly chaotic brunch experience... I'd be surprised if they don't mess up anyone's order given…read morehow disorganized their system is and how overwhelming the crowd is. I presume this place is popular primarily due to its rather reasonable prices? Food was good, but not mind-blowing.

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787 Coffee

4.4(105 reviews)

2.1 mi•Upper East Side

I went to 787 at the E 80 St location. The server Isabella displayed very good customer service…read moreskills with enormous ability to sell. She used a very understated approach with such a simple and friendly demeanor . I sat there for an hour nursing my coffee as much as admiring her service skills. She could teach a class in customer service. She is a pro.

So, I obviously had to get the Iced Coquito Latte. It was good and unique, but not $12 good (or not…read moreworth the $3 for the nicer coffee). I drank it pretty fast. The barista was a little standoffish, but I liked sitting in the velvet chairs for a little bit. It's a great spot for people watching.

Tres Leches Latte (~$8)

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Le Reveil Coffee

4.1(218 reviews)

2.2 mi•Upper East Side

This was a great little coffee shop to pop into while we were running errands in the area. I…read moreordered a cold brew and an iced latte. Both were great, especially on a hot day. I also noticed their Portuguese Pastel de Nata which I regret not ordering!!! It looked so delicious. The barista was very friendly, and it wasn't very busy when I popped in. This is mainly a pop in and pop out type of place, and I'd definitely pop in again

Nice little cafe on the upper east side, great assortment of espresso drinks and teas. I had a chai…read morelatte that tasted great, will definitely be back for a coffee next time I'm in the area. The space itself is small, but they do a great job of making it feel inviting. If you manage to find a seat, there's WiFi available to post up for some work. Friendly staff, and it's always nice to shop local!

1.9 mi•Upper East Side, Yorkville

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Oslo Coffee Roasters

4.3(298 reviews)

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.

What a neighborhood gem on the Upper East Side! it's a very cozy little spot, and every time I went…read morein while we were in town they were always playing classic rock (the way to my heart ). I adored their cappuccino -- you can tell just how high quality their coffee is upon the first sip (we had to buy a bag of beans to take home with us!). The staff are super friendly as well -- Oslo checked all the boxes for a local NYC coffee shop in my book!

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San Babila

4.4(68 reviews)

2.2 mi•Upper East Side

Absolutely incredible pasta from this easy-to-miss UES spot! To start - the Strawberry Fields…read morecocktail is honestly one of the best drinks I've had in a while: the perfect mix of strong and not too sweet. The 2 of us split 3 pastas: the Truffle Gnocchi (my favorite item of the evening), the Cacio e Pepe (one of the best renditions of this dish I've had!) and the Rigatoni Alla Diavola. I would skip the focaccia if I came back - loved the butter but it was nothing special. 10/10!

This cafe/restaurant is super cute! During the day it functions more like a coffee shop/ cafe and…read morethen it turns into a bar/restaurant in the evening. I really liked the green and gold color scheme decor. The place is visually very attractive! Even the bathroom matched the elegant warm decor. We had a reservation for 7:30 and unfortunately I was late but they were able to seat us with no issues. The hostess was very welcoming and friendly. Our server however seemed distracted and quite frankly uninterested during our entire meal. We only saw him when he took our order and then later when he brought the check. There was no checking in to see if we enjoyed the food or needed anything. Thankfully the other waitress came by and refilled our water glasses. We were there until around 9pm and then it seemed as though they were getting ready to close as you could smell the cleaning products. Perhaps that was the reason our server was MIA as he just wanted us to leave so they could close as soon as possible. The food was good but the overall dining experience was not very enjoyable.

2.1 mi•Upper East Side, Yorkville

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Frame

4.5(124 reviews)

Loved the camera! And the waffle croissants. Good place for serious conversation. Excellent…read morecoffee!

Coffee is amazing. Staff is lovely. Fav coffee place in the UES. Wish I could come here every…read moremorning

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Interior

Iced Maple Latte (w/ almond milk) & Smoked Ham Sandwich

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Amela D.

16 years ago

My fiance & I decided to come here after a long day at work. We wanted to sit outside so we could smoke and enjoy our beer. Unfortunately though, there weren't any seats available. We told the hostess that we didn't mind sitting inside and to let us know when there are seats available so that we can relocate outside. After 30 minutes or so, a teenage couple had left [there were many youngsters here]. We thought the hostess would come and get us but actually she let another couple sit in our seat. My fiance and I were shocked and furious! She had the worst attitude! Now I know for a fact just as well as everyone else that the hostess is the first person you meet and SHE REPRESENTS THE RESTAURANT. So basically the restaurant is perceived as a shitty one with her attitude and careless behavior. Well sweety I will not take your bull! I was furious! I couldn't take it anymore! There was another seat available 20 minutes later and once again my anger was growing. It's not that I have anger issues it's the mere fact that I felt unimportant as if the cafe was saying "Thank you for your money, here's the shitty service you're paying for" Finally I got upset, I asked the cute little waitress who was such a sweet heart and it must've been her first day but I was so furious here's why! I told her about the situation and she spoke to the hostess. Then she told me that the hostess told her that there weren't any seats available yet (NO SHIT) and that she will seat us right after she seats 4 other people. Okay so, I have been to a billion restaurants and when I was teenager I used to be a hostess so from both perspectives my experience tells me that: FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. I would confront the hostess but that is not my job I am a costumer, the waitress should know of this rearrangement. The hostess should have remembered this, it's part of her job! I'm not saying she should be a computer and memorize everything but at least invest in a 99 cent booklet and 99 cent pen and write down a reminder in case you feel overwhelmed or forgot. It was obvious that actually, SHE DID NOT FORGET SHE WAS JUST BEING A B*TCH! HER ATTITUDE WAS DISGUSTING! We spoke to the manager he was kind, he let us sit in a non-smoking section, he gave us two of our drinks on the house. It's not his fault he should depend on his employees but then again it is his fault because he shouldn't have people represent his establishment in the worst way possible. After this vibe... I'd like to see what else Astoria has to offer. read more

Eduardo M.

Elite 23

133

4 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Avenue Restrobar, and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations in every way. The lunch prefix for $20 is an absolute steal, and I couldn't be more impressed with the quality and taste of the food. To start, we had the hummus and the soup of the day, which was a delightful seafood soup. The hummus was creamy and full of flavor, while the seafood soup had a delicious depth of taste that left me wanting more. We also couldn't resist trying the spinach dip for $15, and it was worth every penny - warm, cheesy, and served with crispy Chips. For our mains, we shared the cheeseburger with fries and the chicken penne Alfredo. The cheeseburger was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful, while the fries were crispy and well-seasoned. The chicken penne Alfredo was creamy, with tender pieces of chicken and perfectly cooked pasta - a true comfort food. But the pièce de résistance was the dessert. We shared the strawberry cheesecake for $12, and it was divine. The velvety, smooth cheesecake was beautifully balanced with the sweetness of the strawberries and the crunchy crust. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff were friendly and attentive. It's a hidden gem that I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. Don't let the modest exterior fool you - Avenue Restrobar is a culinary treasure that you won't want to miss! read more

Luis R.

2 years ago

I recently dined at Avenue Restobar and, unfortunately, my experience was quite disappointing. Despite having a reservation, I had to wait 10-15 minutes to be seated, which was frustrating. Once we were finally seated, the service did not improve. We waited a while before our server came by to ask us for our order. Then we waited over an hour for our food to arrive even though the server said 30 min. While the boss was very apologetic and offered complimentary desserts to make up for the long wait, it didn't quite make up for the overall poor experience. The food itself was average at best and not worth the extended wait. She offered free dessert which was actually the best tasting thing we had. Overall, I would rate this restaurant a 5/10. The complimentary desserts were a nice gesture, but the long wait times and mediocre food left much to be desired. The Valentine's day decor and music was good though. read more

Ath E.

259

7 years ago

Avenue cafe just reopened last year after a large renovation. I feel like it looked better with the old layout but it doesn't matter. When i go to avenue my ideal seating is outside when it's warm and maybe in the high tops near the windows when it is cold out. The menu is simple with a typical Greek inspiration. Standard bar food and burgers plus some great Greek dishes and simple sandwiches. Their brunch menu is great, with staples like avocado toast and smoked salmon eggs Benedict. They have a pretty limited collection of liquor-something that should be worked on-- they should look into hiring a mixologist-- it's important to stay on trend but we were glad to see that they had don julio reposado -/ we ordered Mexican miles and a few appetizers and we enjoyed our drinks and our meal. Service is excellent and consistent. read more

Chris S.

371

11 years ago

I hosted a professional brunch event and the team at Avenue prepared a really fantastic fruit platter with the works -- and on a tight schedule with a really packed house on a Saturday morning. A perfect splash of color and flavor to the buffet. The process of setting up for events like this can be very stressful, but the owner contacted me a few weeks before and also a day or two before the event to make sure I had what I needed for the brunch. It really made the preparatory process so much easier. A BIG HOLLAR TO YIANNI FOR BEING SO AWESOME AND HELPFUL! Everyone was talking about how nice the set up was and has been asking about the places that supplied the food and beverages. Evxaristo poli! read more

Erin C.

11 years ago

The food was mediocre at best and the service was slow. I ordered the breakfast burger and there was only cheese on 1/2 of it. It also had a glob of aioli sauce on one side of the burger. I could tell that the cook just slapped it together and took no pride in it. I tried my husband's sandwich and it was bland. As for the service, the waitress was okay, but she had so many tables that we had to wait 20 minutes for our drinks to arrive. The busboy also only brought out only one water. How hard is it to assume that everyone wants a water with their meal?! Overall, there is no reason to go back here. It was a waste of $70 for brunch. read more

Sebastian L.

11 years ago

Tried this place one last time and I will not return. Both times, the waitresses were incredibly rude, probably because I'm American and not Greek or Serbian. My orders were prepared incorrectly and when asking to get it fixed, no one was around. On both occasions, I've seen the owner/manager either sitting on a laptop at the edge of the bar or smoking a cigar out front. Completely unaware of what's going on in the restaurant. Had he'd been involved with the customers experience, I would have given this place another chance. read more

Suzan M.

15 years ago

Are you looking for a spot to sit, relax, and not be bothered? Avenue Cafe is the spot to do so. Though it might be constantly packed, the friendly staff makes you feel welcome. The food is always delicious, (ceasar salad, octopus salad, waffles, crepe, frappe and freddo- amongst my favorite) and there is usually timely service. Also it is now not cash-only. During the weekends there is a dj, and the music is pretty great, it gives you a feel of a club without actually having to go to one. read more

Cornelio B.

15 years ago

Looks like this cafe caters to the younger folks as evidenced by the usual crowd waiting outside. I used to frequent this place with my buddies just to hang out, drinks some frappes and shakes, and eat light food. The food is just like the other cafes in Astoria. Nothing really exciting that differentiates it. We never had any problems with their service and they are relatively friendly. Great for hanging out with friends over drinks. read more

J T.

15 years ago

I have been coming to this place for years. The food is always right on the money...the service has always been decent and it definitely is a place that has a scene. It is very european and is more of a social venue to eat rather than a restuarant. I am not really sure it apeals to the hipsters that have recently taken over astoria but it definitely apeals to the ethnic euros who love to hand out, smoke cigs, and drink tons of coffee. read more

Liliana H.

11 years ago

I decided to write a review after my 5th time there bc a friend and I agreed that the food and drinks are good but the service is really bad. The most of the times we have to wait for so long to get our waitress if we need more water and it has been 3 times that I have to go inside to look for her/him to get the check. They should be proactive and more careful about their costumers! read more

Linda C.

12 years ago

I come here all time, thought I'd write a little review. I mostly come here Friday or Saturday nights with a few friends and have a few beers and a nice platter. I never had any problems with service or food. They could choose better DJs though. They have a nice little bar and cute waitresses. For those who don't know the place is very European. read more

stavros l.

15 years ago

If you want a place to eat drink and have fun, avenue can easily do it. I really like to go there to have coffee (i'm greek that is what we do) but their food is also excellent (their pizza is one of the best). They are friendly and the service is better than average. Prises are where they should be for Astoria and the location is perfect. read more

Steven B.

4 years ago

I've been going to a lot of new places in Astoria ever since I moved to NYC and I gotta say I'm in love with Avenue Restobar. Had a great time with my friends and they killed it with the crepes! Need to make sure I order more next time. Was a little loud but I guess I have to get used to that since I'm from the south lol read more

rita l.

6 years ago

HORRIBLE MANAGER AND HOSTESS! Standing in front of the restaurant for a table for 3 for me, my 5 year old son snd husband. They both claim they cannot sit us on the only table available for 3 on the floor because they have reservation, but no reservation show up. great food and place with a disgraceful staff! read more

Sharon P.

4 years ago

I've visited many places in Astoria for the occasional drink and get-together and the is a great spot to hangout and meet new people. Stopped by one night and ironically they had the lakers game I had money on so I invited a couple friends and had a great time. Try the braised short ribs they were delicious. read more

George T.

15 years ago

Well if you're Greek, You know what to expect: Frappe, Greek sandwiches, etc. but also diner stuff done greek style like their greek burger which is reallllly good. The place to be if you just want to relax and talk with your friends over coffee (frappe of course) and if you want to see and be seen. read more

Brett M.

4 years ago

Perfect spot to have lunch with a few friends! I'm picky when it comes to seafood however the calamari was great! The guacamole (freshly made) was great as well. The cocktail list is nice and overall atmosphere is great. I will definitely be coming back soon, the Avenue burger will be my next item! read more

Donald B.

4 years ago

I like to go with friends to this restaurant with my warmest recommendations. I visit this restaurant often. This recommendation is always successful. The meals are tasty and the staff are efficient and cooperative. Whenever we go to this place we have a delightful evening. Highly recommend! read more

Vicko A.

12 years ago

Horrible service, I you need coffee go to Starbucks, is much better the Bold waiter with the awful accent was absolutely clueless about wine and service in general, a total douchebag, I work In the industry and I was shock to the rudeness of this asshole, may be sexually frustrated? read more

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4.2

(21 reviews)

Communion Party I do not know where to start. From the…read morebeginning I guess. From the time that we began planing the party, until the big day finally came and went, everything was excellent. Christine helped make the party come alive and made our family feel so special. She thought of every thing to make it all come together. The food was excellent! Thank you Laurel and Kurt, the chefs who not only made the food but who were there checking in with us throughout the party to helping to make the day perfect and made us feel like family. The food just kept coming! No one left with an empty tummy! Table 21 is a neighborhood restaurant, but with the ability to a GREAT party venue. We danced from start to finish it all went by so fast. The wait staff at Table 21 made it that we worried only about having a good time! We are looking forward to going back.

The place looked nice when I walked in, but I soon became extremely disappointed. After being…read moreseated, we had to wait a while for the guy, who was not friendly when we walked in or when we sat down, to even bring some water. I ordered risotto riceballs as an appetizer. It took an extremely long time for them to come out. The breading was nice on it, but it was mostly melted cheese and not that much risotto. The tomato sauce with it was pretty good. After ordering my app, I realized my napkin had something super sticky (almost like a glue) on it that it couldn't even open the napkin. I was trying to get the guy's attention but he had disappeared until the app was ready. I ended up having to get up and getting a new one from another table. During the course of my meal, there were flies flying around the table and near the food. I ordered the penne vodka as an entree. The pasta was cooked well but the sauce had zero flavor and definitely didn't taste like a typical vodka sauce. Then as I'm drinking the water I noticed several small pieces of plastic inside the glass. I don't know if it was in the water, came from the water pitcher or the actual glass. By then I was so turned off by everything I decided to just leave. The only positive thing is there is both metered and non-metered spots in the area so plenty of parking. As for the restaurant itself, I definitely will not be going back.

Floribella Restaurant

4.8

(13 reviews)

In one week, this is my third time at this place. And each time it gets better. Today we started…read morewith the Burrata and prosciutto. So fresh and cold. The special was the pork chop with Gorgonzola cheese and mashed sweet potatoes. I had the grilled steak beef with rice, plantains and lentils. The lentils tasted like my summers in Ecuador. What a walk down memory lane. This paired with a mango juice (fresh mango juice with water and less than a tablespoon of sugar). It was chilled and perfect. Not too thick. Not too watery. And finally the orange cake. So good. Thank you Francesca for a wonderful warm time. It feels like I'm at my aunts house each time I come. Family!!

Floribella is an Italian, Ecuadorian, and American fusion restaurant. It has been on my bookmark…read morelist for quite some time. I was glad to have tried it out with a friend. We ordered the Bolon Mixto and the Carne A la Plancha. Both dishes were flavorful especially with their housemade spicy sauce. The restaurant itself is quite small, with limited seating and only a handful of tables and chair. It's not best to go with a large group. One thing to note is that there isn't a restroom available for diners. While the food was great, the service left room for improvement. The staff wasn't that attentive and it didn't feel as welcoming as I hope it would be for a family restaurant. Overall, I was glad to have finally try it out. The food was the highlight.

Swick 2 Go

4.2

(50 reviews)