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La Bomboniera

4.2 (74 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Posted with review 09/05/25
Marianne W.

La Bomboniera was an accidental stumble upon one morning. I'm a sucker for trying new cafes but this place is also a wine bar. It's a bit too fancy for me with that trendy European style. The morning I visited there wasn't much of a pastry selection. I thought the coffee price was reasonable. Customer service was excellent and there's plenty of seating inside and outside. I'm not going to return alone. I do think it's a good place to bring friends and family from out of town. Hopefully they'll cover the tab! If you enjoy museums you are very close to museum mile and Central Park too. I'm recommending if this is your style atmosphere.

Hot chocolate with a side of whipped cream.
Trinidad R.

Good spot right near the subway. It's clean, a little busy but the server was attentive. The star here is the hot chocolate, tasty served piping hot. I didn't think I would like the whipped cream but it was delicious. It's casual but a great place for a morning beverage. I wish they baked their own goods but the hot chocolate more than makes up for that.

Peta W.

Stopped in for a wine on a brisk fall evening. I liked the ambiance, it was lively, filled with chatter and dim lit , exactly what I was looking for. Love the outside option. Service was good and timely. I'll have to pop in next to grab a bite.

Alisa J.

Beautiful and authentic Italian cafe. The shakerato was strong and yummy. The bomboloni could have had more cream but it was good as well I really liked the sfogliatelle the most. Service was also good.

Outdoor
Grace H.

A very cute addition to the neighborhood. Extremely cute Italian European style decorated outdoor and indoor. A good Instagrammable spot Decent traditional pastries Decent taste coffee! Good spot to catch up with friends or causal date spot Very friendly service!

Melissa G.

This place is very popular. I went on a Monday around 2pm and every seat in the house was taken. The turnover for a table is quick, and I was seated within a few minutes. I had a cappuccino and a slice of Italian ricotta cheesecake, my boyfriend had a Nutella cream bomboloni and a latte. We were both happy. This is a cute place to try in the UES.

Plain croissant
Irina N.

This is a really cute coffee/wine place with a lot of seating. We came as a party of 3 in the morning and decided to dine in. We tried their pastries, affogato, coffee and tea. While the drinks were good, the pastries were not fresh, pretty hard and we didn't really like them. I got a plain croissant and my sister got the almond and we both had the same opinion. Unfortunate because we really wanted to like this place. They also offer sandwiches and other refreshments. You can even work from here but limit laptop usage to about an hour.

Spritz
Shannon F.

I LOVE this little spot. I've been now for coffee and cocktails and both are very good. The coffee reminds me of Italy they don't do any flavors and crazy it add ins but it is very good. The spritz was incredible and it's a fun corner to sit outside at

Anumeha T.

Absolutely loved this cafe! After having a long day exploring the upper east side, we were looking for a nice place to have coffee and relax. This was the perfect spot - ambiance, service and coffee everything were spot on. The cafe is maintained very nicely, no clutter and super clean. Love the chic atmosphere and the European feeling. There were many people working from this cafe. Both espresso and macchiato were not too strong for my taste bud, as well so smooth. Definitely gonna come back when I am in this area next time.

Hot chocolate with cream
Marianne F.

Cute little European cafe on the UES. The hot chocolate with cream is great for a cold winters day. Definitely get the cream, it's extremely rich on its own. The sandwiches looked a bit sad. Busy and seating was a bit squishy.

Joo Yeon Jessica H.

Food: this place is a hidden gem in UES. Im particular with my coffee but i ordered iced almond latte and i was very impressed. I will probably come in for coffees at this place going forward- better than Madame Bonte or other coffee shops in UES Service: overall good service but nothing particular Ambiance: really nice decor and makes you feel like you are in an European type of cafe. They serve drinks at night and i have a feeling it will be even better at night to visit this place

Jennifer L.

An Italian cafe by day & wine bar by night nestled in the UES is serving exceptional coffee, pastries, cocktails, and light bites in a warm, rustic interior. Theres plenty of seating for you laptop folks as well as outdoor tables for you people watchers. The vibes are definitely intimate and very cozy making it a true gem of the neighborhood. Not to mention the baristas are sweethearts & are enthusiastic about their craft, ensuring a perfect brew/pour. P.S. this spot is also walking distance from many museums and galleries! FEATURED: iced americano, shakerato, latte Salmond croissant, chocolate biscotti torta della nonna rossini, bellini, limoncello spritz bresaola panini, salame e formaggio salatini, peanuts

Cappuccino & Hot chocolate with creme
Becca F.

Came here based off all the reels and ads I've been seeing, and was disappointed. Service is wonderful and the space is nicely decorated, but the hot chocolate with creme is just SwissMiss. Great cappuccino and well priced. Not worth the 30 min on the uptown 6 for the cocoa.

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I went in for a quick dessert but was greeted by rude staff. The dessert was ok, service was not great.

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