Stopped by this morning for a matcha craving and decided on the spot to order a smoothie instead of…read morethe normal matcha latte. Got the green glow, however I guess I was expecting something else? Not really sure what I was thinking. But it was really nothing special. It was basically a matcha with banana which I paid almost $10 for! Was it worth it? Absolutely not. I will just stick to my normal matcha latte next time. Otherwise definitely a busy spot in the mornings. Will always support this spot but will get something else next time.

Madame Bonte Cafe has a lot of great points like customer service, comfortable seating, tasty…read morecoffee, free WiFi, opens 7am weekdays. I had to give them 4 stars because for this neighborhood the food prices are more than a Senior Citizen can handle. Maybe I'll suggest they have a Senior Citizen Discount. If you live or work in the neighborhood and want a clean comfortable coffee place to park your butt, get here early. I'll be back....for coffee sometimes.

Vibe/ambiance: some seating, cute yellow themed Service:…read morestandard, there is a bathroom Items ordered: - breakfast burrito: the burrito crisp was 9/10; the filling was 7/10 (weird pickled jalapeño); salsa was 6/10 (oddly goopy)

Might be best to dine in? Place might be new and trying to get its bearings together? Tried out…read moredelivery and was a bit disappointed given what I paid. I was excited about the turkey meatball bowl, but it was cold and btwn the pomegranate seeds and stale pistachios just presented too many hard bits. The lentils and rice were also a bit dried out as well. I also tried the kale salad and subbed for salmon amounting to $30. This salad is unfortunately nowhere near justifying that price. Not to mention the kale was not 'marinated' or even massaged for that matter (see pics) Given the minimal ingredient inclusions and tough nature of the roughage, it definitely needs some work. I love beets and were excited for them but they weren't remotely sweet, which was a bummer. The turkey sandwich included was not as the menu described and contained avocado, which was for the one guest who does not like avocado. Gentlemen who answered the phone was nice therefore and extra star

Back again to give it another hundred star rating! Excellent restaurant with a lovely lady who…read moreanswered the phone today. I had the couscous dinner delivered, which is my favorite meal even though I love all that I've tried at this restaurant. I highly recommend the couscous, and I also highly recommend the falafel platter which is so nutritious and filling! The EFFY'S salad is also delicious. Perhaps they can add a pasta dish! You will love everything here whether it's dining in or ordering for delivery. The delivery is great and dining in is a whole lot of fun because it's a friendly atmosphere. Enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack! Come alone, or bring friends! Barbara T. 7/30/26

As I'm prone to do with anyone I dine with, I said to my lunch companion, "rate your salad on a…read morescale of one to five." "Five!" she said before taking a bite. (She's been ordering the same thing for years and says it's consistently delicious.) Effy's is 100% meatless with a nice array of choices. Her 'usual' btw is Effy's salad with added salmon. The salad's made up of kale, roasted sweet potato, almonds, avocado, beets and honey balsamic vinegar. Not my thing, but it looked nice. I in turn ordered the smoked fish platter. My photo somehow makes the portions of fish salad look larger than they are. Dollops of white fish, baked salmon, a slice of lox. Came with an everything bagel, cream cheese, capers, a little bit of salad and two eggs. (Rather than over-easy as requested, they were over-hard. Eh.) This is a cozy little cafe, apparently packed on the weekends. A pleasant outdoor area, which is often my preference, but just as well that it was raining. My companion avoids outside pollutants. Late afternoon timing was perfect with the arrival of two talented singers with a recognizable repertoire. The woman sounded like Emmylou Harris. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner they serve wine and also dessert. Yesterday's choices were strawberry shortcake, chocolate cake and mango mousse.

Classy place. They serve coffee in mugs and glass vs only paper cups. Espresso was good. Friendly…read morebarista too!

Was in the area early morning and decided to try breakfast here. Place was smaller than we expected…read morewith only two small tables for two and a few window seats, but while there was a steady stream of customers, most appeared to grab take out orders so the cafe never felt too crowded. I tried the classic egg sandwich (eggs, sautéed spinach, tomato, beet tahini on brioche) - it was okay, I like the ingredients and it felt like a healthy breakfast option but it was a bit bland. Husband tried the egg in a pita and he thought it was fine, also somewhat underseasoned. He got a large coffee and also deemed it "okay". I was still hungry after the sandwich so I got the custard pastry the cashier recommended. It was average; the pastry wasn't flaky and each bite doughier than I expected. I wished I could have tried the guava croissant but they were sold out. Service was nice and the menu has a good variety of options. Perhaps worth trying other selections if we happen to be in the area again.

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

I came back after about 6 months on Saturday afternoon for brunch. As usual the place was busy…read more Thankfully we came at the right time just when people ate finishing up. We were able to quickly place our orders and get a table. The place is small with a few tables and few outdoor seating. Simple decorations. The staff are friendly and quick with service. The food are freshly prepared and pretty tasty. Price is average for Upper Eastside. I would come back here.

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.

Very busy on a Saturday morning but good service and we were able to get a table for four people…read morepretty quickly as people were leaving. Food and drinks came out quickly. Tostini was my favorite and the flakiness of the malawah, wish it came with some meat on the side to make it more savory. Shukas were standard

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.

Outdoor sitting area, nice, food is great…read more.. Ordered a raisin granola square and it was fresh, with honey and it seems like it's 2 servings, for only $6.00. The Vanilla coffee is excellent. No bitterness.

I stop in here when staying with friends that live in a building on 68th street, about a two minute…read morewalk away. Always friendly service, fresh bagels and lox, tasty pastries, and good coffee. Cozy too if you don't take out. Prices are reasonable for NYC.