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    First Cup Cafe

    4.8 (16 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Mango Matcha Spritz
    Lauren Y.

    Clean quiet cafe! The mango matcha spritz was refreshing! I was afraid the amount of matcha would be overpowering but you definitely get the mango spritz taste with a hint of matcha. The workers were all really nice. And they have wifi and a few tables to sit at

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    Claire Y.

    I enjoyed my visit to First Up Coffee in Astoria. They have a fun menu with lots of unique flavored coffees and teas that you don't see everywhere. The shop itself is clean and cozy, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I ordered the lavender matcha latte and it was really good. I'm already planning to go back to try their rose latte and biscoff pastries. Such a cute coffee shop to have in the neighborhood!

    Seating Area, Chocolate Chip Muffin, Iced Biscoff Latté
    Dustin S.

    I did not need another coffee this morning but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to visit this cute little coffee shop I came across on my travels last night. I ordered the Biscoffe Latté and a Choclate Chip Muffin. The Biscoff Latté was unlike anything I have ever had before in my life. Beautifully creamy, caramel, and not too sweet at all. The Chocolatye Chip Muffin was warm and bursting with chocolate chips! Very well done. The décor is wonderful - I love the neon sign "selfie" area, and the coffee professionals here were all very warm and welcoming. I voted about 1:15 PM on a Tuesday and there were a handful of people in the shop, it wasn't too busy. Please consider a visit to this wonderful small business the next time you are in Astoria.

    Raspberry Hibiscus Lemonade, Chai Latte, Mocha Latte
    Fawzia N.

    I went to this cafe with my mom and sister, and on top of drinks, we also ordered the Dhaka Chopped Cheese and a Kathi Roll. It was early in the morning, we were hungry, so we forgot to take a picture of the food. I only remembered after finishing the food because the entire time we were eating, I kept telling my mom and sister how good the food was. The Dhaka Chopped Cheese had meat, cheese, sauce, and other toppings. They served it with a small container of a pickled jalapeño, and it paired so well! The Kathi Roll was also just as tasty. It didn't feel too heavy, just the perfect amount. The atmosphere of the cafe just brings everything in together. There aren't too many crazy decorations, just simple and pleasant to the eye. There is a beautiful drawing on the wall, which I wish I had taken a picture of. You could also rent out games, I don't remember the exact price. Also, we had the opportunity to meet and speak to the owners! They are incredibly sweet, hospitable, and friendly. They kept asking for feedback on their food, but I honestly had nothing bad to say because the things I ate were perfect for me. This cafe is definitely worth a visit! :)

    Iced biscoff latte
    Amani C.

    I ordered the iced biscoff latte and the Dhaka chopped cheese. The latte was sooo good! It wasn't too sweet and had the perfect amount of caffeine for my taste. The Dhaka chopped cheese was also very tasty! I definitely will order from here again!

    Clarissa B.

    Sometimes you can tell if a cafe or a restaurant is someone's dream to open and it shows in the amount of effort that they put into the space. I definitely sensed that when I entered this cafe - it's gaining its homely charm through the effort they are putting into decorating and murals. They were very inviting and while it's just the second day, I could tell they were trying their best. While I wish they had a menu that I could see when entering, they did have laminated menus at the counter. I got some Jaal and Samosa Chaat as well as a Bengali dessert which was quite delicious and had pink sprinkles on top which really fit the theme of the Cafe. I can tell that the owner is trying really hard and I want to recognize that through this review. At their soft opening in early October they had samples of the Jaal which were quite delicious. I think it's about time that this side neighborhood gets a cute cafe and I'm really happy that it reflects the culture of the area. I didn't get a drink this time, but they looked really pretty, plus it's on my commute walk home so I'll definitely be back!

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    Very nice quiet lowkey cafe in the neighborhood. The service and americano were great.

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    A cute coffee shop with lots of sweet treats to choose from. Owner was really nice. Will be going back to try their brunch items.

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    coffee tasted very artificial. would not return and try again. the cafe itself is cute and lowkey if you need a place to do work

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    The décor is wonderful - I love the neon sign "selfie" area, and the coffee professionals here were all very warm and welcoming.

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    Inès

    Inès

    4.3(165 reviews)
    1.4 miUpper East Side, Yorkville
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    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.

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    Breads Bakery - Upper East Side - Black & white cookie

    Breads Bakery - Upper East Side

    4.1(113 reviews)
    1.8 miUpper East Side, Yorkville
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    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.

    Breads Bakery does a fab job with holiday preorders. The process was seamless and so much better…read morethan stressing out and running to multiple locations to try to get doughnuts. They have a table to pickup preorders so you don't have to wait in the main line. I ordered a dozen for $39. You can select your assortment. Here's my review in order from the best to the least desirable, according to our group. Vanilla custard- the filling was thick and speckled with vanilla beans. It wasn't too sweet. This was the best according to our group. Strawberry filled- this is most traditional and Breads Bakery does a nice job. The jam is homemade. Pistachio- this doughnut was filled with smooth pistachio cream and was topped with a few pieces of pistachio. Not traditional, but they did a good job. Chocolate- the filling tasted like a semisweet or bittersweet cream/custard. Like the others, it was smooth. The vanilla was more popular among our group and I personally didn't love this doughnut. Mango- this was the one that those in my group felt missed the mark. It wasn't cloyingly sweet, so that was good, but the filling didn't do anything for us either. If you're looking for a mango dessert the one at Lysée is a real winner.

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    Le Reveil Coffee - Pastel De Nata

    Le Reveil Coffee

    4.1(217 reviews)
    1.6 miUpper East Side
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    Loved this little hidden gem on the Upper East Side! It's the perfect spot for getting some work…read moredone between 3-7 when it's a little quieter while having a global snack (The Portuguese Pastel de Nata are my favorite and with a $10+ purchase you get one for free). I had their Peach Iced Tea but the Rose Matcha is also a favorite & although I don't drink coffee it seems that the French Kiss Latte is ordered a lot so grab one and leave your own review! Lol . The Banana muffin was really tasty too. I split it with a girl I met in the store and she said it paired really well with their iced coffee so that's a plus. It can get a little busy in there in the morning & at lunch since there's a hospital nearby (and they give them a discount which is really ni but they're quick so service isn't a problem. Finally, their little anonymous words of encouragement jar & the book crossing are super cool and a great way to spread sunshine in the city. Definitely check it out! FlightsxForks

    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

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    San Babila

    San Babila

    4.4(65 reviews)
    1.6 miUpper 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!

    Place looks nice, service was good but unfortunately, food was fair. Started with the burrata…read more Visually appealing and looked like a large portion with all of the accoutrements. Unfortunately, it was totally bland and not large at all. The side sauce added nothing and over 30$ with tax/tip. For entrees, we shared the lobster pasta and the guazzetto di Pesci. The pasta was good. Reasonable amount of pasta but we would have liked some more chunks of lobster for the price. I thought the sauce was only ok but my girlfriend liked it. The guazzetto di Pesci was only fair. The sauce was lacking flavor. Also a very small bowl of broth with maybe 3 small shrimp and muscles, a few small chunks of fish. and two sad, tiny pieces of bread on the side. Since we were still quite hungry after the meal, we ordered the lotus chocolate caramel dessert. This was the only dish we really liked. kinda hard to mess up gelato though. It came with a hard outer candy shell and a very small cookie center that was sweet and delicious. Overall, an average meal at best that we both felt was lacking in taste and size. Won't return.

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