Jake's Dilemma never disappoints. This bar is pretty spacious so it's good for going out with groups of friends and the food is always so good. I love their sweet potato tots and grilled cheese, but you can't go wrong with your order. The bartenders are all so nice as well. I usually come to watch Sunday football because they have great drink specials. It's definitely a NY staple. read more

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Jake's a cute place, spacious neighborhood bar. I have been for lots of Wednesday trivia as well as once or twice on a weekend. It is fun and sometimes crowded, sometimes not. The bartenders are usually nice in my experience, as are the servers. The food is just okay - pretty typical bar food. I like their boneless wings and have had mixed reviews of their burger depending on the day. Good mozz sticks! read more

I've come here a few times over the years and it's a really large spot that a large group can gather and watch sports and have a good time. As for service, depending on how crowded it is it can be a little bit of slow service. The food is pretty good bar food and they have decent variety for a good price. read more

Best bar deals in NYC! My group was here on Monday for my birthday and the drinks were half off all night. The bar was very spacious with plenty of room for my friends and I to watch the MLB Home Run Derby. The bartender Wade was super friendly and made us feel right at home. The sweet potato tots were really good! I will definitely be back next time I'm in the area. read more

Jakes Dilemma - Grilled cheese and Sweet Potato Tater Tots - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Honestly the 4 stars is for their daily specials (Wednesday is a GREAT DAY). Food is typical bar food (7/10).

This place has a heartbeat like no other! I love this place it's my home. They play the best 2016 club bangers. Im talking Drake and Nicki best era of rap and vibes bro. The bouncers are lovely and the drinks are a bit expensive but it's cool, just come drunk from dead poets down the street. I really like their T-shirts that they wear "all disco no dilemma" I want one but they don't sell them sadly. Service is good and Im not talking table I'm talking the service that the dj does read more

Jakes Dilemma - American Near Me - New York, New York

I came here for a work Happy Hour and had a great time. Their deals are actually pretty unbeatable-- they have 1/2 off the bar every day until 7pm which is honestly a steal. Coincidentally, the day we were there they also had $2 mugs after 7pm which meant you could have a mug filled with anything on tap for just $2 (they had some beer and cider). There is surprisingly a lot of room for a NYC bar and the ambiance feels very young, lively, and casual. They had trivia that night which was also very fun and made me want to come here more often. They drink selection is decent, and they also have some food which some of my coworkers tried and they liked-- especially their chicken tenders. Overall, I thought this was a great place to host a work happy hour! The bar does get very busy after a certain time, even on a weekday, so it might be hard to find seating for a large party after 7pm, so I would try to get there earlier if possible. Great location as it is very central in the UWS and near several other food spots. Chill place. Good vibes. Would come back again! read more

I liked it, their happy hour goes till 7pm and everyday it's half off the bar. Their chips and guacamole were just okay, but their wings weren't bad. I'd come back for the drinks. read more

Came here for a happy hour work outing around 3pm on a Monday and it was pretty empty which makes sense but I felt that I enjoyed it because it wasn't as crowded or loud. I enjoyed the drinks here and the servers were very kind and they smile a lot too. We got the appetizer sample platter, Mac and cheese bites and chicken tenders. My favorite had to be the mac and cheese bites. I definitely could've eaten more of these and if I come back, I would choose to order more of these alongside one of their drinks. read more

Jakes Dilemma - App Appetizer Sampler Platter - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Best bar in the neighborhood for happy hour. They have deals every day of the week and the bartenders were very friendly and nice (especially Wade!). We didn't try any food but we will likely just come here to have drinks. So happy to have this place nearby! read more

Stopped in here the other night on the way home. My husband and I were able to grab seats at the bar and a $3 bud light seltzer and a $5 tap beer It's your basic neighborhood bar on Amsterdam nothing fancy and always has ll a crowd drinking and plying pool and foosball Service was great, the bartender and manager were super friendly and very funny. Wasn't my first time here and won't be my last! read more

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I came here for a private event so I didn't get to try the spot's food offerings as our party had outside food but I did get a bunch of drinks at the bar in the private area. The bartender was efficient and friendly despite having to man an open bar alone with at least 20 people in attendance. The private area was very cozy, clean and had its own bathroom which was super convenient. read more

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We always love this neighborhood spot. Glad to have it a block away from its sister spot, the Gin Mill. This a pretty standard bar with lots on tap. The food is tasty (and made at Gin Mill and then brought down the block). We like going here because of their happy hour ($5 pints). Never been at night when it's busier with a crowd on Fri/Sat but when we need it, it's always a good option. read more

Jakes Dilemma - American Near Me - New York, New York

We were looking for something close to The Beacon Theater and we stumbled upon this great awesome gem. Jake's Dilemma was slow when we got there but I will say within 20 minutes it picked up and we placed our order and all came out great. We got a cheeseburger and tots, fried chicken sandwich with fries and both orders were prefect. Friendly service, great food and atmosphere. I totally would go again and highly recommend. Thanks Jake's for a really good pre show dinner ! read more

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One of my favorite bars. I've only gone on the weekends and the experience is amazing from the decent priced drinks, the crowd that comes in, and personally I like the sound track of 2010's hits that often comes up that gives me some nostalgia with my friends. I love the area it's in too read more

My friends and I had a fabulous times at Jake's Dilemma and will definitely be back. We met up around 8:30pm for casual drinks. There were about 6 of us and we easily found a table at that time. A couple hours later, a dance floor opened. We didn't realize Jake's had dancing and were pleasantly surprised! Our casual night turned into a late night dancing and having fun with DJ orange bananas. I will be coming back. I love that I found such a friendly bar in my neighborhood. read more

Jakes Dilemma - Becks NA - American Near Me - New York, New York

I was in the area early for a comedy show at the beacon theatre. I had a couple of hours and stopped by at Jake's Dilemma as it was walkable to the theatre and had a great happy hour menu. We sat there to have a couple of shots and share a pitcher of beer. The service was fast, clean and ambient. This looks like a great sports bar to sit down and watch a game. read more

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Reason For Coming: I came to this establishment as a guest at a birthday party. -------------------------------------------------- Pros : (Space, Options, Decent Seating, Exclusive Private Room) The establishment provides a private room for private events (I paid $80 to intend it; You should ask the actual store owner for more details [I had a party of 12-15), which was nice to see since I would not expect most bars to have such sections within their place. They provided us with food and an open bar (and the open bar was open). They were allowing us to choose which drinks we wanted. The only downside for this is the time limit they set for these events, which was 3 hours. After the 3 hours, they send you back upstairs to enjoy the open music with the rest of the folks there. On the main floor, there are two sections from which to grab drinks--making getting yourself a drink conventional and not a hassle. Regarding the seating arrangement, they have more than a moderate enough seats for people there. Out of all the sports bars I've ever been to, this one was the most decent in arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------- I wouldn't mind coming to this bar and grabbing 1-2 drinks on a casual off day but just going there for night outings. I wouldn't come through, as Afro-beat & Caribbean Music (The one thing that draws me to stay at any establishment for more than one drink was rarely played there. read more

In my heart, this is a five-star place. I've been coming here since before I had a smartphone, so Google can't even tell me. But it's been probably 15 years. The prices have gone up some, but that's to be expected. They still have the cheapest beers and drinks on the UWS, and the food isn't bad either. The servers/bartenders are always friendly and welcoming, and if you come on a day when it's not packed with bros, it can be very nice to sit at the bar and meet some new people. If it is packed with bros, well, they have a patio outside. LOL. But the real reason I have to give this five stars is because my wife and I went on our first date here. It will always be special to me for that. read more

Great place. Always have a good time there. Bartenders are cool. Staff friendly Food good. Nachos, wings, fries etc Large space to hang out in for the night. read more

My favorite bar in the city!!! Friendliest and kindest staff around, seriously I love the late night vibes but the people who work there (and good deals/prices) keep me coming back over and over again. read more

Ohhhh Jake's Dilemma how I love you! The food is incredible and very well-priced. I suggest the Tater tots! The restaraunt is very well decorated and cute. The staff is amazing and very friendly. Writing this makes me realize I need to go back rn! read more

Trash customer service. Didn't get asked if I wanted any food. While I was sitting at a table I had to go to the bar to order instead of a waitress taking my order on an open tab. read more

We came for drinks late at night and there was a live DJ. Place was definitely popping. I would only come here for drinks. Don't bother getting the food. The only reason I gave it two stars because the prices of drinks were very good. Bud light seltzers were $3 each. Otherwise i would have given it 1 star for the awful food quality. My friend ordered me an order of tater tots and boneless wings. Both were soooooo disappointing. Everything tasted like it was from a microwave. Some staff members were wearing masks. Great vibe, music, and atmosphere for hanging out, but just don't get the food. read more

This place is great for watching a game! Our waitress Katie made the experience 10X more fun. She was so sweet and fun to chat with. The food was delicious and the drinks were great! Reasonable prices too. Fun music bumpin' & dive bar vibes. They also changed the TV for the game we wanted. We'll definitely be back next time we have a game to watch. read more

I came here for happy hour with classmates. As we were descending into the hard life of a medical student, we intended to make it a night to remember. This place was picked as our happy hour congregation. The bar is decently sized, with plenty of room in the bar area up front, as well as toward the back (which has beer pong tables). There is also a reception room downstairs open to rent, but we didn't rent it this time around. The bar is clean, and got a good amount of foot traffic while we were there. The prices for the drinks were decent, and the drinks came out strong. The staff was friendly, as were the locals here. I had some nice conversations with non-classmates as well. This place allowed us a great night out, and was walking distance to many great eateries in the area. Kudos! read more

Jakes Dilemma - American Near Me - New York, New York

Great vibe from the guy who signed us in to sit indoors (you gotta fill out a Google form) but imagine our surprise when we were told we had to order one entree for each person in our party and also were told they had only one cocktail available on their QR code menu - so why have all the other cocktails listed? The menu left much to be desired and I had no interest in ordering more than a salad so we walked out. Best of luck and see you guys in the future when the BS is over. read more

Great place to come and have a drink anyday of the week. Everyday they have a drink special corresponding with the day. I love the restaurants in the area but I dont like the food much here. Great pitstop to get where you want to be (alcohol reference)either before or after your gourmet experience nearby. I have came here multiple times, the service is quick and cost effective, they have secured my future business. read more

Jakes Dilemma - Great beer great atmosphere - American Near Me - New York, New York

Katie is the f-ing BEST. It gets a little rowdy at night but if you're coming on a Friday (and I think Saturday) Katie takes care of you and she will make sure you have a great ass time!!!! Worth it if you get table service! Love ya Katie! read more

I've come here a number of times when I was way younger. As well as the Gin Mill. I still have no idea what the difference is other than typically picking the bar with less people in it. A number of months ago came in after trying to find a place to watch football on the upper west side that wasn't outrageously expensive. It was a win. Got a table and tvs in the back room. Came back again recently for happy hour with a friend and as usual a solid win. Except for the woo girls. You know what I'm talking about. When you see a gaggle of girls and everyone is like "scream if you rose all day! WOOOOO!" Somehow that ended up here. I'm mostly here for the $3.75 craft beer (half off the entire bar) until 8pm. That's what's up. They also sell pretty generic but really tasty looking bar food for a reasonable price. read more

Jake's Dilemma/The Gin Mill have the best buffalo wings in the UWS. They are so crispy and perfectly coated in sauce. The sweet potato tater tots are also delicious! The fried pickles and sliders are good. Jake's actually doesn't have a kitchen, so they walk the food over from Gin Mill. Good to know in case you're just craving the wings and can't find a table at Jake's. This is our favorite neighborhood bar. It is so chill and they have good happy hour specials. We've been coming here for years and will continue to do so. Love this place. read more

Jakes Dilemma - Buffalo wings and sweet potato tots - American Near Me - New York, New York

This place is your typical NYC pub. So don't set your expectations too high. With that being said, the quality of the food for the happy hour special prices are unbeatable, especially in this pricey-ass city. You can get wings and Mozzarella sticks for super cheap, and well drinks for $4. It can get loud and a little rowdy as there are beer-pong tables in the back. If you don't come at the beginning of happy hour, do not expect to get a seat unless you're lucky. The best thing about this place are the specials so definitely take advantage! Also a good pre-game spot to save some money for going out if you want a buzz before going to a classier spot. read more

Jake's is a hoot. Owned by the same people as Gin Mill up the street, and Stumble Inn on the other side of the park, this bar is every bit as rowdy and debaucherous as its sister establishments. And I don't hate it. We had some time to kill before dinner, so we decided to come here for some mid-day beer pong. There are 3 pong tables in the middle of the bar, and you can rent cups to play with the purchase of a pitcher of beer. Note that you are not allowed to buy mixed drinks at the bar and get cups of water to play. Good thing is pitchers are cheap ($7), so we just bought one to play without really drinking the beer. And when you buy a pitcher, you have the table for as long as you want. Our mixed drinks were weak and the small glasses were mostly ice--LAME. But good music and good energy still make for a good time. If you're looking for a chill place to have a cheap drink, look no further. read more

Popped in here to get drunk with some friends and the drinks/price point truly didn't disappoint. We were able to grab one of the booths for 4 people, which was perfect. The drinks are standard, i mean I you should know what you're getting when you stop in to any of these related sports bars. We had great service, the bartender and manager on staff the day we went were super friendly and hilarious. If I'm in the area I'm definitely stopping by again. read more

I've been here a few times. It's conveniently located by the 1 train and you can't beat half price drinks. This was my first time ordering the appetizer sampler which I shared with a friend. It came with wings, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers and Mac n cheese wedges. I enjoyed two of the four lol. read more

Jakes Dilemma - Appetizer Sampler Platter - American Near Me - New York, New York

Our waitress, Katie, took such great care of us to make sure we had an amazing experience! The pulled pork sandwich and sweet potato fries were a slam dunk at her review! read more

Only thing is good is a live music! It is a tricky they force us to order food in every people in a group. Food is so so, wine is ok. Service is kind of slow. read more

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Cheap drinks good food. Chill vibes. Waiter gave us free shots (can't promise that every time)

We all know drinking games, bro-ing out, and America, generally, are mutually inclusive, and Jake has no dilemma creating the frat house chat-house to offer all these things. Beer pong, pool, foosball tables, two video games, fifteen beers on draft, and fifty types of bottled beers from across the country fill this enormous space. The 3-8pm everyday half-price happy hour makes it economical for all the youths out there. For a bro-y sports bar, this is the ultimate. There is also a back room with no TVs for just hanging and talking, although the noise from the front can be heard if there's a game on. They also have daily drink specials, such as below: $2 Domestic Mugs  $10 Domestic Pitchers $4 Shots I'm past my beer pong days (although I may drop in here for some World Cup games), but if you're looking to party, drink, and get gritty, the only dilemmas you'll face are which beer to drink and which game to play. read more

Jake's is awesome. Especially since they took out the beer pong table. Classic sports bar vibe, where you can always find whatever game you want to see by asking the bartenders-- who, I may add, are all very friendly and fun hosts. They always have several quality craft beers on tap, in addition to the usual suspects. The happy hour prices are unbeatable. Maybe the only bar left in town where I can still get a $5 draft. I almost don't even want to write that, in case I jinx it! Food-wise, I saw some other reviewers dragging the tater tots and boneless wings... but let's be honest. If you ordered "boneless" wings, you should just get thrown out of a sports bar. Your wing-eating priveleges should be revoked, plain and simple. The bone-in wings are the way to go, here. They are top-notch. WAY better than the wings at a certain famous sports bar at the corner of 79th and Amsterdam that always seems to get the write-ups. ;) The burger here is also pretty decent, and the nachos are a generous portion to share with friends. Jake's food comes from the same kitchen as their neighbor, the Gin Mill, which has the same ownership. I just like Jake's better, the vibe is more neighborhoody. read more