Looking for a place to eat or have coffee, come here!!!…read more It is a hidden gem in the Upper East Side. If you are just meeting for coffee and dessert or dinner after the museum this is the spot. It is a small yet cozy place where the food is fresh and though it's a small stuff, they are extremely efficient. I had a cappuccino as well as a very delicious cherry soup. I also had their cappuccino and their different type of strudels, including cabbage and poppyseed. Service is good and hard working I strongly recommend you to come here.

I just stopped by and picked up an apple turnover to go. I brought it home and my mother ate it…read moreimmediately and said it was delicious. My friend recommended the Budapest Cafe as we walked by tonight. She loved their Linzer Tart's. I can't wait to go back and get their spinach and feta pie, apple streusel, and the seven layer cake. It is always nice to discover a new restaurant in the neighborhood.

We went to Transilvania for my son's birthday with my parents this year. My son was looking forward…read moreto trying Hungarian paprikash, only because it was mentioned in the book Dracula lol. He was not dissapointed. The rest of us got a burger, Hungarian sausage, a panini, and steak. Our waitress was very pleasant and I was impressed with her creepy contacts lol. We'd told her it was Alex's birthday, and were surprised to see his birthday dessert come out on fire - with 2 donut people impaled by sticks and oozing strawberry jam. It was very cool. I got an espresso creme brulee and my parents shared pistachio cheesecake. Everything was delicious. Not to mention the vibe in the restaurant was very relaxed while slightly eerie. The decorations were very appropriate for Transilvania. Its a little bit of a drive for us, but I'm looking forward to going back soon

Great ambience and service. A fun time overall with friends! Had the fried cheese with toasted…read morebread and apples and it was good.

I really like this little Polish resto, it has a very extensive daily menu: 6 soups, 5 pork dishes,…read more4 chicken dishes, 8 sides, plus 4 or 5 salads. Go to the hot line point at what you want, at the end is the register, pay, take your plate; find a place to sit; let the feast begin. Taste of Poland is the real deal, excellent tasty food with a verity that's sure to please everyone. I have yet to pay more than $13 dollars for very generously sized portions. I'm a fan!

Fabulous pierogis and kielbasa !! Basic ambience with great food…read more A lot of take out happening We got pierogis to go as well

Great food bartender great Jay really helped us out. He's…read morewonderful. I asked him about a glass. He got me look it up and find it. We had the sausage platter. It was fantastic.

Came in the other day with my wife for a quick bite to eat. We had the Ferris wheel. It had fried…read morepickle chips, frites, pretzel bites, fried cheese curds and pretzel wrapped mini hotdogs. It was happy hour so we both got $6 draft beers. There was a nice variety of German beer options. It was a cool little place. Friendly staff. Next time I'll have to try some of the meats.

I stopped by the Hungarian Pastry Shop on a rainy Sunday afternoon, knowing I would be in the…read moreManhattan Valley area. Despite the foul weather, the bakery was packed to capacity with a small line forming outside waiting to order to go like me. The line moved efficiently and I was positionrd to order within about fifteen minutes. I ordered the baklava, apricot hazelnut cake, and the cherry cheese strudel, the latter seemingly drawing lots of attention, but accompanied by some disappointment in the reviews I read. Whole standing there, I noticed the fruit tarts on the left in the display case and ordered a plum and an apricot tart. If you're Guyanese or from the Caribbean, you know well the pine (pineapple) tarts. The young lady wrapped them individually in parchment paper and within a box constructed with seasoned hands and this string that is dispensed from an overhead spool that looks like an overhead hanging light without the light. It seems rather ubiquitous, but I don't recall ever seeing such. The apricot hazelnut cake is the most refined of all these treats. The top layer is a type of merengue or whipped cream and the apricot forms the bottom layer with a thin layer of hazelnut in between and hardly makes its presence known. It's not a sweet sugar bomb and would be accompanied well by some Earl Grey tea. The baklava I had two days later and this is the one best consumed the same day or the next day at the latest. The thin flaky layers of phyllo dough are presumably only accomplished by butter like a croissant and this must be experienced fresh. The nuts and other filler are very good, but you should experience the phyllo counterpoint afresh. This could be the best of everything had I had it fresh. The baklava is made for coffee. The cherry cheese strudel was great. I don't know why there are some mixed to disappointed reviews, but I found it delicious and definitely would order this on repeat. It's not too sweet and the balance between the cherry compote and creamed cheese seemed just right. Coffee or tea would pair well. The apricot tart was better than the plum tart. The plum tart had a grainy plum filling, but the apricot filling was on point. The triangle pastry is a bit large in pastry with relatively little filling, but the balance is still pretty good. Tea accompanies these fruit tarts nicely. I appreciate immensely that nothing was overpoweringly sweet. Sugar is often used as a substitute for real baking expertise and you can count on the Hungarian Pastry Shop to deliver treats a mature palate will recognize and appreciate. Service was good and the place was packed when the weather was bad. 4 quality stars and very return worthy!

Finally made it uptown to The Hungarian Pastry Shop. The block is actually quaint and across the…read morestreet from St. John's Cathedral. Got there around 1 PM on a weekday, they were just starting to run out with some items. The pastries were very fresh & delicious in a comforting way. Got a Cardamom Bun (mild flavor, with light layer of apricot jam in the layers) & the Sacher Torte (Excellent! Austrian hazelnut flour torte, raspberry jam). I'm not familiar with a lot of the items & wish they were labeled. Would have ordered more. The cafe was *very crowded & kind of loud. The ambiance didn't seem enjoyable compared to the calm UWS streets. The outdoor tables looked calmer even though a short line blocked the front of it. There's only a line because the counter is close to the front door and little space to wait. The 2-3 counter staff was very nice & patiently answered questions (labeled & priced pastries - with ingredients/nut disclaimer still would have helped & move the line along) . Took the treats to the community garden on the corner. Keep exploring NYC y'all!

Walking into this shop feels like stepping straight into a Budapest side street where the air is…read morethick with smoke, spice, and family history. The counters are packed, the shelves are stacked with imports you haven't seen since childhood, and everyone behind the counter treats you like you've been coming here for decades. The kolbasz that tastes like home The star is the kolbasz. Deep color, real smoke, that sweet‑warm paprika profile that hits you right in the memory. It's the kind of sausage that doesn't just taste good, it tastes correct. The gyulai, the cserkesz, the hams, the salamis, all of it carries that old world confidence. Nothing rushed. Nothing modernized in the wrong way. Just tradition done right. The vibe It's cozy and full of regulars who know exactly what they're here for. You hear Hungarian, English, and that universal language of people pointing at meats they've been dreaming about all week. It's a cultural anchor for the neighborhood, and you feel that the second you walk in. The only heartbreak They don't ship nationwide

My mother was Hungarian and I grew up to appreciate Hungarian cuisine, especially their smoked…read moresausages. The Hungarian Meat Center, owned and operated by the Rozsa Family since 1988,specializes in everything Hungarian. The store is on the small side but upon entering smells of smoked sausages, garlic, paprika and cumin which permeate the air. When in the area, I stop in to pickup some Hungarian delicacy or another. This last visit, I bought a gyulai $16, Cseresz kolbasz $8, and a container of prune and apricot jam, $4.75 each. It's difficult to find Hungarian products in Northern New Jersey let alone at reasonable prices and at this quality level. I must add that their apricot jam has the right texture, no added sugar however the sweetness of the fruit remains. I love it. They also offer torta, punies, kremes/sampit, spices and seasonal candies.

Food was amazing, and the staff made me feel like I was apart of the family! Definitely will be…read morereturning again soon!

Outstanding traditional biers and an equally outstanding menu…read more The service was spot on as was the food. The Jager Schnitzel was the star of the show!!! The bier garten was pleasant and felt like one. Don't pass this place by.

Finally made the visit out here! This restaurant is closing in July, so visit while you can! I…read moredefinitely recommend a reservation. They do get tough to make but while I was waiting to be seated, I saw a few people put their name down and the wait time was hours (for lunch) The location is small a quaint, hence the small amount of reservation. I believe it seats about 23 if memory serves me correctly. We came by after a run and were VERY glad there's AC inside. We ordered the breakfast plate, tuna melt and potato pancake. Food came pretty quickly. Our seats had a great view of the staff working in the kitchen. The potato pancake was very crunch and tasteful, a bit on the salty side but paired well with the breakfast plate. Tuna melt was the main event, and it was as creamy as I imagined. I heard they were out after we ordered but the chef provided another 5 orders. I'd definitely try to visit before they close. They're going to relocate but no timeline on when or where!

This was it.. my last hurrah.. my last…read more. -last time dining in this beautiful gem -last delicious Tuna Confit and Caraway Chocolate Chip cookie. -last time sitting at the counter and hearing " Behind" "Corner" "Order up".. -last time being served by my favorite employee, Louis. -last time mingling with counter patrons, we talked about how great this place is and made recommendations on what to order -last Dirty O -last time enjoying the delicious Pogacsa -last ( for now) talking to owner Jeremy Salamon who is truly spectacular. - last time enjoying a truly amazing dining experience that I hope will continue somewhere new. I'll drop a hint: Bay Ridge -last meal that was equally delicious to my first, the Pogacsa I want to thank every one at Agi's for a truly amazing dining experience. As Jeremy said to me " this is not goodbye just see you later." 818 Franklin Avenue will be etched in my memory forever.

Authentic and delicious . I hope they stay forever. The mashed potatoes are ridiculously good.read more

I went to this restaurant with a group a good while back, as can be seen from Andie's old review…read more This is one of two Czech restaurants in the city, along with Bohemian Spirit, located in the Bohemian National Hall, and the food here reminded me much more closely of what I had in the Czech Republic, or rather, now, Czechia. The inside looks and feels like a tavern, and there was the typical no-nonsense staff you find in Central and Southern European restaurants. They have a very reasonably priced beer menu, especially on tap, and I got a BrouCzech Dark for $7 for half a liter, with a 1/3 liter option for $5, with the other tap options being the pilsners Czechvar and the more standard Urquel. They gave us some free bread to start, before our very heavy shared meal. The first thing to arrive was the Boiled Perogies, consisting of 12 pieces for $25, topped with bacon and sour cream. I usually slightly prefer the fried version, but these were very tasty. It wasn't super doughy compared to most spots, and it had a nice filling. As per usual, the dumplings, which were a bit rich, were balanced by the sour cream. In short, I preferred these over the boiled pierogi from Karczma, among other spots. While we were eating, another smaller plate arrived, the Broiled Klobasa for $13, served with horseradish sauce. I am very particular about sausage quality, as my old hometown has a butcher shop that makes 25/30 homemade products, including many sausages, and this was very tasty. The klobasa had a good smoky flavor and had a good snap. The horseradish, mustard, and pickles on the side helped with the richness. I would recommend this also. For most people, their favorite dish of the evening was the Halusky for $27, or potatoes spaetzle with sheep cheese, topped with bacon. As per the other dishes, the portion size was very generous. The spaetzle had a good texture, and the dish was quite rich, creamy, and salty from the cheese and bacon. This version was comparable, if not better than, the excellent versions at the various Eastern European spots in Manhattan, and I would recommend this as well. Our least favorite dish by a lot was the Pork Schnitzel for $28, made with a potato pancake batter and topped with cheese. This came with a salad and a side item of our choice. The salad was very plain but fresh, with some potatoes and pickled vegetables on the side. The schnitzel lacked a bit of flavor and salt compared to the other dishes. This was the only miss of the evening, but it was still decent as the chicken had a nice breading. Next time, I would probably try their Svíčková, or in other words, beef and cream sauce, to compare it to Spirit and other dishes, such as the roast duck, if it's hopefully available as one of the specials. This was an above-average spot serving a less common cuisine, and I would recommend it.

Very small bakery I came after 3pm so there weren't many things left I did get a little cake with…read morechocolate and different colors as well as an iced coffee which was much needed due to this heat. Iced coffee was big and refreshing and the cake pretty good. Unfortunately I didn't get to take a pic of it since I ate and drank on the go. Lady behind the counter was nice and prices were very decent for both items.

I ordered quite a few items - the Linzer cookies, a giant rainbow cookie cake slice, apple strudel,…read morea butter chocolate shell type cookie with raspberry filling and some of the lacy cookies with chocolate layer between. I also got a very nice iced coffee all for $30. They fortunately take Apple Pay. The bakery is very small, standing room only but the staff was helpful and I have enjoyed the cookies.