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.

Delicious sandwiches and coffee. Baguettes perfect, sandwich options divine. All is generous,…read morefriendly and bright. Am currently obsessed!

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.

I've been clamoring - CLAMORING - for a place like this in the Upper East Side. Most Asian…read morerestaurants in this neighborhood are fancy sit-downs, so it was exciting to see a quick, casual stop for Asian "finger food" (for a lack of better word) within my vicinity. Joju specializes in modern Vietnamese cuisine, serving meals like bahn mi, loaded fries, and rice meals. The menu recently added soy garlic wings, and since I am a fiend for Asian-style fried chicken, I of course had to have it. While all of the beverages looked tempting, especially their non-alcoholic soju refreshers, I needed caffeine to offset the afternoon slump that was about to follow, so I ordered a Vietnamese coffee. The wings were huge! It was notably crunchy, saucy, and juicy. There was a decent skin to meat ratio, (I so hate biting into a mouthful of breading), and the meal came out piping hot. It was clear the chicken had been fried per order. Those who know me know that I can't live without rice and would eat it with almost any meal, including fried chicken, so I did request it on the side, although the wings don't come with it. The man who took my order did me a solid and served it with mine, anyway. Good lad! I've been wanting to try Vietnamese coffee for a while now, and it was everything I imagined it would be. Sweet with a bitter backend - but not too bitter! I'm still new to coffee, and I pucker up at anything too intense. This was just right. My meal at Joju satisfied me, mind, body, and soul. I hope it is here to stay, and I hope that a shop like this is a catalyst for other quick Asian food stops to follow. Korean and Filipino restaurants - I'll be waiting!

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.

* Adding another LOVE....especially when you're sick: BEST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP in the area!read more

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! :)

I ordered the Philly cheesesteak on semolina sourdough and it was fantastic. The bread really sets…read morethis sandwich apart--crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, with a subtle sourdough tang that adds great flavor. The game changer was the sesame seeds that gave just a little nutty flavor but not too overpowering. The steak was tender, well-seasoned, and packed generously, with perfectly melted cheese in every bite. A unique and delicious take on a classic cheesesteak. I'd absolutely order this again. Pictures don't show how amazing the sandwich is so definitely stop by & try it!

Coming back from the city and stopped by to try this place. I feel like I should know about it…read morefrom the reviews but I hadn't heard of them. Just know that they are somewhat new to the neighborhood. I ordered the Cubano combo. Combo comes with fries and a drink. The gentleman that took my order greeted me immediately. The place has seating in the back. He placed my order for fries to one of the two servers behind the counter and one was sweeping away. All I thought is I hope she washes her hands. Took my sandwich to go. Got home and wondered if I ordered a Cubano or a sandwich. Cubano's are pressed. So they are thin. This wasn't. Pork is shredded. Huge piece of ham and a huge drizzle of mustard. Tried to relayer everything but it was messy. Taste was ok but it was too overwhelming. Fries were tasty. I will go back to try one of the heroes they have. Won't be ordering the Cubano.

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.

The bread displays at Milano have always drawn my attention. On one afternoon, my husband and I…read morefinally decided to try something from this market, namely, an item from the deli that we could pack for our Central Park picnic. There was a line, of course, there always is, and the wait was longer than what we were willing to endure for fare as simple and as common as a sandwich. It was worth the 20-minute wait. We ordered the Milano special, packed with cold meats, tomatoes, pickled peppers, cheese, and lettuce between two soft sesame rolls. It looked magnificent. It tasted magnificent. It was a sandwich to rule all sandwiches. I'd brave the line for that any day.

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!

All'Antico Vinaio means "to the ancient wine merchant" (Thanks, Google). I thought it would be…read morecloser to Italian for delicatessen like salumeria. This is in a ritzy part of town on 60th St between Madison Ave & Park Ave with Ferraris & Bentleys parked on the street, so you have to guess that the storefront rent must be astronomical. But oh, these gastronomical sandwiches are off the charts and can justify the price. Once you decipher the names of the sandwiches on the menu and see what's between the bread, you will want to try all of them. I settled on 2 finalists, but decided get both anyway. All sandwiches are made fresh with some of the best looking meats & ingredients I've ever seen! And what's better is that they bake all the focaccia for the sandwiches fresh and in-house. You see the bread oven right behind the register. I wonder if I could buy a slab of that bread? The L'Inferno brought images of Danté Alighieri's version of the Underworld to mind, but was a spicy hot masterpiece of sandwich art. The combination of thinly sliced roasted porchetta, nduja, spicy eggplant & arugula was fantastic! The fresh baked focaccia took it even further. But I did learn something new today besides Italian pronunciation, which was that nduja (silent n) is a spicy sausage from Calabrese that's spreadable like butter. I gotta get me some of that stuff! The La Paradiso sounds like the third installment of Danté's Divine Comedy trilogy, but is a very mild, but tasty sandwich with mortadella, stracciatella & crushed pistachios in pistachio cream. The pistachio cream is a stroke of culinary genius and gives the sandwich an amazingly smooth texture & taste. The only part of the Divine Comedy missing from their menu is La Purgatorio and I do not want to find out what would go into that sandwich!

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.

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.

Terrific addition to the neighborhood for healthy dining options with a bright and breezy vibe…read morealong with a pseudo Miami beach feel. It definitely offers an alternative to all the Italian joints, delis, and bar food in the area. Bowls, wraps, salads all prepared fresh. Breakfast items to dinner options. Coffee, teas, hot and cold. Clean bathrooms and a pleasant staff. Pricing is ok but not the cheapest but the food is quality and good portion size. On weekends it gets crowded here for brunch so a bit of a wait is normal. Another reviewer wrote about dealing with a semi-pretentious crowd here, but that's not the case at all. I found it to be locals of Yorkville area while we were here just looking for a decent meal or a coffee, with friends and family, or by themselves relaxing in a nice spot to eat. Also, if you're looking for vegan options you won't find that many on the menu as it's not a place specializing in that type of food.