This place was such a letdown! I got the sandwich with mortadella, burrata, and pistachios on…read moreciabatta and simply did not enjoy it. The ciabatta bread tasted factory-made and the sandwich overall could have used some sort of seasoning or something. Just was disappointed. Having foccacia might have made it better but I was not willing to pay $5 extra for that...

I got the penne and meatballs for dinner with MealPal. The penne was not too cooked despite having…read moresurvived shopping at Fairway and my commute home. The meatballs are pretty decent, but I have made better ones with a recipe I got online for best meatballs ever. If you are on the UES and need to redeem your MealPal credits, this is a good choice to try once. The guy who worked there was nice and at my request allowed me to try the truffle sauce they sold there for $20 for a large container. I guess this is what they use for truffle pasta. However, there is no way I could use all of it in 7 days so I didn't buy it. The sauce was pretty trufflely.

Generous sandwich! Thick slices of Brie, ham, and veggies. I come here on the weekday a lot. Cute!…read moreAnd friendly service. I went today on a Thursday and it was packed in there for lunch.

A cute little French cafe in the UES serving mainly sandwiches and coffees. While I enjoyed their…read moredrinks, my sandwich experience was suboptimal. My latte had a strong espresso flavor and mixed nicely with a good ratio of milk. Cold brew was also solid and not overly diluted. Also super affordable for a regular cup size! The Le Parisien sandwich featured good brie cheese and decent ham; however the bread was stale and to the point it detracted from the overall taste. I think I might have been a little disappointed cause I had high hopes for a French place to have solid and fresh bread. Curious to see if it was a one off thing or a trend. The store itself is super cute! Limited seating with only 2 tables inside and 1 outside but it has lots of cute French decorations mixed with a rustic vibe. Food came out at a reasonable time during brunch hours.

Came to check out this famed sandwich spot to see how their sandwiches held up to the growing…read morecompetitive sandwich game of the UES (looking at you Panineria and La Sandwicherie). It was good, and I think they have a menu with enough variety for you to find something that you'll enjoy (also some vegetarian sandwiches as well) but I don't know that I'll find myself feeling the need to come back (but also I'm not HUGE on sandwiches in general). The bread was good, fairly fresh and had a nice dusting of flour on it, the meat was a solid portion, and the quality of ingredients was good/fair. I think if I lived closer I would definitely give them another shot. People really seem to like them and this is one of a few of their locations, which are all successful! So come check it out, especially if you live in the area!

Came here one day randomly as I live in the area. Really cute shop with one guy working. I got the…read moreham and Swiss sandwich which was good but nothing special. The worker was really nice and this would be a great spot to pick up some lunch meat I think but the sandwich its self was pretty standard.

I grew up in the neighborhood Joju started (shout out Elmhurst). Now I live in the UES not to ofar…read moreaway from their new location in the UES. I can't emphasize how excited I am for them to be here, bringing one of our best neighborhood bites to a new neighborhood which desperately needs more affordable and diversified options. This modern Vietnamese sandwich spot offers banh mi inspired by other East and Southeast Asian flavors. I personally like reaching for their regular banh mi and their lemongrass chicken banh mi. You would be remiss if you didn't get the banh mi or kimchi fries, and their monster rolls which are a newer creation but are essentially giant lumpia with any and all of the sauces they have available. Another plus is that they have pretty creative drinks, like their refreshers and virgin mojitos, for a nice little drink that isn't too calorie-dense depending on what you get. Welcome to the neighborhood Joju and I wish you all the success.

I had a tasty banh mi here yesterday on my way over to the Met. The inside of the shop is very…read moresmall, with a few tables to sit down, but quite clean and bright, with a cool pastel green aesthetic. It's clearly more geared toward take out, and I fully intend to come back in the spring so I can take my sandwich to the park. I ordered the classic banh mi, with pork, headcheese, pork pate, mayo, carrot daikon slaw, cucumber, and cilantro. It was ready very quickly. The bun was perfectly toasted and fresh, crispy on the outside with a soft and light inside. For about $11 they packed a good amount of meat and veggies into the sandwich. The pork and headcheese were sliced nice and thin; and the fresh cilantro, crisp cucumber and tangy carrot/daikon complemented the meat nicely. My only complaint was that there was way too much mayo. I normally love mayo on a sandwich but even for me they put a lot. You can even see how much there is in the photo; I showed it to someone else and they thought it was cheese. Next time I think I'd tell them to go light on the mayo, or maybe get none at all.

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This is a meat store/ German market that has been around in this area for ages. I don't think I…read morehave ever had a sandwich from here before. I got turkey with crispy bacon bits, guac on the side and there were tomatoes on here too. It was pretty tasty. They have many other kinds of meats here and other german items here. I am going to be back and check out more of their sandwiches. The people who work here are nice. This is a small place, but it has alot in it.

Lyly makes the best beef broth and that is absolutely on my regular rotation. Their varied phos…read moreare like warm hugs especially when you're feeling unwell but even when you're just fine and living. They also take great care when packing to go or delivery items. Some dishes include optional sauces-- always get the sauces--, vegetarian options and build your own combos. Service is effective and quick. They keep theur prices reasonable in this economy and ask that you order directly from them, instead of the apps. Do whatever works for your budget but check them out and youll see just why I'm a fan.

I think bc it's michelin guided, I subconsciously just had higher expectations on the quality. We…read moreordered the hanoi pho, lump crab noodles, saigon shaken beef, and bun cha hanoi (mothers day special). Hanoi pho -- rich and beefy broth with flat white noodles; i personally rlly liked this dish and thought the noodles were perfect and soup had good flavor, but my mom and aunts did find it a bit salty for their liking. Lump crab noodles -- on the lighter side which i rlly enjoyed; it tasted like a light garlic noodle with some hints of parmesan. They do use real crab, but you can taste that it's made with frozen crab. I did find myself drinking a lot of water after a few bites and felt it was a lil saltier than my preference. Saigon shaking beef -- get this! Beef is so tender and cooked perfectly. The sauce and pairing with the arugula and veggies were so delicious. This was also my mom and aunts fav! The sauce was so good we used it on the crab noodles. Bun cha hanoi -- the grilled pork patties that come in a separate small bowl were the highlight of this dish. The main dish did lack fresh ingredients imo; half the veggies were wilted and the lettuce had some bitterness to it indicating it was prob not the freshest. The vermicelli was quite hard and imo not cooked enough. The grilled pork slices were good, but i think most viet places ive gone tasted similar. Id def come again tho! I think the prices are quite reasonable for the quality and the staff were honestly some of the friendliest ive seen! They were so attentive despite being so busy. I didnt have a reservation prior, but the staff were so nice and accommodating and got us seated quickly. I sat near the door and overheard some of their interactions with other guests, and def think service alone was amazing! There's a small tiki bar with some specialty cocktails that i def want to try next time, but despite it being quite a small restaurant there's quite a few tables. Def a cute spot that id come back again! :)

Such an excellent addition to UES. Haven't had a single bad thing and priced reasonably well for…read morearea. Quick delivery, no complaints!

I really disliked the sauce in the meatball in the Duke sandwich. The hog has decent meat. Overall…read moreit's mediocre to me.

wow wow wow. We went today on mother's day around noon and only waited 30 min. We got two…read moresandwiches and a few cookies, OH and tried the cheesy pasta shells (the sauce and melted cheese was everything) Also, the feel of the market is cozy and special. The staff is super nice and eager to help. It feels like a special neighborhood gem and you can really feel the family owned vibe. 1. Proscuitto burtata (amore) - fresh fresh fresh and quality ingredients. The proscuitto was perfect along with the burrata, arugula and balsamic glaze on ciabatta which was sweet mix. We were deciding on this one and the proscuitto tomato but we are glad we got this one! 2. Chicken caesar salad wrap- I think I could easily say this is the best caesar salad wrap i've had. The dressing was light and not overpowering with the mix of the chicken, croutons and outside wrap was a truly stellar combination. Very fresh and wasnt soggy one bit. the cookies: small black n white cookie, rainbow cookie and chocolate sprinkle and all were hits! my favorite was the black n white because the icing melts right off the soft cookie texture and tastes more like a cake than a cookie. All were amazing and is a must try when visiting. absolutely rec when you're on the east side!

I visited Milanos this past Sunday evening with my boyfriend and his daughter for our dinner. We…read morewanted to try the viral chicken cesar wrap, and I wanted to try lit anything with mortadella. there was a line but it moved very quickly. there is so much to shop and look through. the by the lb food looked okay, half good half ehhhh. To make this short, the wrap sucked. no flavor, lacked seasoning, best part was the croutons. The worker made me a special sandwich, so idk the name bc I believe it was a custom, chicken cutlet, mortadella, burrata, arugula, roasted peppers, and balsamic. delicious!!! I would say. steer away from the viral, and make ur own sandy. bread was delicious. ingredients were fresh. I would go back for a chix vodka parm.

I came here with honestly low expectations. Whenever something from abroad comes to the US, quality…read moretends to not be the same. However, this place exceeded my expectations. I got the La Paradiso which comes with Mortadella, stracciatella, pistachio cream, pistachio. The bread was fantastic. It was light, yet crispy and thin but thick enough that held everything together. The pistachio cream, cheese and meat ratio was just perfect. I honestly regret not downing 3 of these.

This is a busy place in midtown Manhattan. I stopped in for lunch and got in line. The line moved…read morequickly, thoigh as they make each sandwich to order. Mine was porchetta with a mild tasting condiment. The bread was crispy and delicious, but I found the filling to be underseasoned lacking flavor. The ingredients were all high quality and fresh, though. I found a stool with a narrow shelf where I enjoyed my sandwich. Overall, a pleasant stop for a quick lunch.

I've become a regular at this location and Guille is the best! He's always looking out for guests.read more

Yes, you're going to deal with a semi-pretentious crowd here. All of the food is health-nut…read moreoriented and it's a bit scene-y. The UES is changing, so we have to get used to it. That said, the food is consistently excellent and service is top-notch. The managers here are kind, listen to diner needs, and are so incredibly helpful. Don't miss any of the wraps. 5/5. Glad to have Pure Vida in the neighborhood.