Blu Cafe

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.

Typical Café with your usual pastries, and menu of beverages. I like their coffee for sure…read more The service is great but it could definitely get really busy, and you do have to wait. The space is self is very chic in its design, and there is a reason I came to visit .

Yes, it can be crazy.

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Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar at Loews Regency Hotel

4.0(97 reviews)

1.3 mi•Upper East Side

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!

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).

Coffee Bar

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SHAKERATO

August Cafe

4.1(15 reviews)

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 .

Stumbled into Café August on a sunny Friday and lowkey felt like I teleported to a cute European…read morestreet café-major vibes! Outdoor seating was chef's kiss perfect for the weather, but all tables were all taken already. Enter Mr. Doggo + Solo Dude, who graciously handed over his spot to our squad of four. Big mood: kindness exists! Shoutout to the French waitstaff who instantly brought an extra table for Mr. Solo- talk about next-level hospitality and brainpower. We sipped iced lattes, hot chocolate, and munched on macarons, no food ordered but still got to chill like royalty. So chill, so European-no rush, just good vibes and great service. Aude, you're a legend! If you want a cozy spot with that Upper East Side charm but European soul, this is the move. 10/10 would café again. #CafeGoals #UpperEastSideFinds

Look at this adorable interior

Ham croissant sandwich

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Another view of outside seating

Birch Coffee

4.2(293 reviews)

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.

Teeny coffee spot but does the trick. I got a cappuccino and everything croissant and perched in…read morethe window for a few minutes to scarf down my snack. This Birch in particular packs a lot into a small space in terms of decor and ambiance. It feels like an oasis from the UES bustle. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to come to this spot again, but it's definitely convenient and reliable.

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Pretty but dusty!!!!

Chelsea Cafe

3.6(7 reviews)

1.3 mi•Upper East Side

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.

I waited 15 minutes for oatmeal that never came and when asking the waiter, he told me it would be…read moreright out but it never came so we left.

Norwegian

Ravioli party

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Burger, ravioli french fries so delicious

Caffe Aronne

3.8(64 reviews)

Such a neighborhood gem. I walk in to pick up a coffee and a treat whenever I walk by and I am…read morealways greeted cheerfully. It's the perfect feel good establishment and I'm lucky it's in my neighborhood!

The atmosphere isn't welcoming to those with a moral compass. And there was burnt smell in the air…read more Go across the street to Blank Street for a better cup of coffee.

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JOE & THE JUICE

3.2(56 reviews)

First time at a Joe Juice... place was clean, staff was friendly, service was quick. Juice was a…read moretad warm- but not the end of the world world. The place was warm-ish... so I figured they were just getting started for the day. I'm comparing to Juice Generation and Jamba Juice. Not bad... I'd come here again.

3.0 / 5.0 It was hard to tell from the product name what…read morefruit was in the smoothie. It's nice that they make it on the spot. But it wasn't cold. I'm a little disappointed because I had high expectations. What I ordered was: ・PICK ME UP

1.0 mi•Theater District, Midtown West

From inside LOOKING OUTSIDE. 7.11.22

Looks good. I'll try next time

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Pick Me Up 16oz

Bibble & Sip

4.4(6.1k reviews)

Small shop, great service, excellent drinks, & tasty treats!…read more Of the two drinks, the black sesame latte was by far one of the best lattes I've had in a while (granted I have had a latte in a while...). If texture doesn't bother you (liberal amount of black sesame!), I'd suggest getting this latte (10/10). Both pastries were great in their own right. For my second matcha of the day, this matcha was like your everyday/average matcha. Can't go wrong, but it wasn't mind-blowing. If you're in the Theatre District, I'd definitely recommend popping in for a drink & a treat!

Stopped in to peruse the scrumptious bakery items Wednesday. They had so many beautiful choices!…read more Service was great. Very nice ladies helped us. The pastry was like a cloud of cream. All the flavors were so yummy! The outside of the pastry was crunchy and delicious. The inside was soft, creamy and melted in your mouth. There are coffee and tea items to order and other merch. Inside of the cafe was quaint and quite busy. There are tables and chairs with fun decor. The Llama is very cute. I will return to try other pastries.

Matcha White Chocolate Cream Puff

Raspberry Lychee Tart

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Soup Dumpling Cake.

Daniel’s Coffee And More

4.2(68 reviews)

Came here on Sunday for some pastries…read more Didn't have to wait long, as only one other person was there. Theres a shared bar table along one wall with high top chairs and menu options at the counter + a chalkboard with seasonal drinks. I left with a Balthazar Bakery box with 4 items. The 2 Everything pastries were filled with what looked like spinach and cheese. Incredible when reheated, but I wish they were served warm. The cinnamon roll was good, but not standout. The pain au chocolat was tender and flaky. Some of the seasonal drinks, like the Grinch, looked really good and I'd come back to try one, but I likely wouldn't swing for a pastry this time.

Ordered: Iced Biscoff Cookie Latte (~$9)…read more Aya's take: I needed an afternoon pick-me-up and found myself at Daniel's. The Iced Biscoff Cookie Latte caught my eye as it was part coffee, part dessert. I really wanted to like it. It was definitely rich, nutty, and sweet but not creamy and smooth like a typical latte. It also had a chalky aftertaste which I couldn't look past. For ~$9, I expected much more. Overall, the flavor profile is promising but the execution was off.

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Bel Ami Cafe

3.7(21 reviews)

1.4 mi•Upper East Side

Bel Ami consistently offers delicious soups, sandwiches and decadent desserts. Additionally, there…read moreare delicious yo go food, water and other treats. If you are dining in, the comfy seating, especially small booths near entrance, are wonderful to sit in, dine and people watch. The service is friendly and professional as well as the display, food is beautifully presented. Today we decided to stop by for a quick treat and hot drinks. The pear almond tart hit the spot: the crust, almonds and pear were scrumptious and enough for two people to share. I did not enjoy the Chai... just tasted meh but my friend enjoyed her cappuccino. There is Al fresco dining and lovely to dine in the summer. Bel Ami is located on 866 Lexington Avenue Take F train to 63rd and Lexington

Nice spot, good coffee. Inside service is fast and it's a mix of local residents and those who have…read moregotten off of work in the area plus some students. The tiramisu was good but did not taste award winning per se. Would come back!