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    Stella & Fly

    4.6 (164 reviews)

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    STELLA & FLY ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    I recently hosted a charity event called Everyone Should Feel Beautiful, where we assembled 100 self-care kits for women experiencing homelessness, and Stella & Fly was the perfect place to host it. We used their downstairs area. Kassandra, the owner, is incredibly welcoming, sincere, and kind and that energy truly radiates throughout the space. The service was excellent, the beverages were great (I haven't tried the food yet, but I'm sure it's just as amazing), and the atmosphere felt warm and community-driven. Stella & Fly was incredibly accommodating and genuinely excited to give back to the community, which they consistently do. So grateful for this neighborhood gem on the UES. I'll absolutely be a lifelong customer.

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    Snehal D.

    Love this spot! You can come here for a hot cup of coffee or you can come here for a drink, totally up to you and how you feel in that moment! Got spot for solo dates too! Had gotten a cup of late and hot chocolate. The ambiance is sooo good! The lights were perfect, no big lights used, the playlist was nice too! Had a good time here! Fast service!

    05/18/21
    Marianne W.

    Stella & Fly is still a favorite for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a drink in the evening with friends. It's walking distance from my apartment. The employees I've met during my visits are friendly and welcoming. It's clean and comfortable. I go early because it's very popular and I want to get a good seat!

    Erik B.

    I love this place for a variety of reasons, but most importantly it's balance between casual coffee atmosphere and chic happy hour-eque vibes are what help this place stand out. Apparently the spot is family owned and you can tell by the level of service, with an attentive barista and I carefully tailored menu of drinks, even though this place is quite small. From 3 to 8 PM Monday through Friday, happy hour specials are available, including several dollars off wine, beer, and cocktails. They select a cocktail of the week which is listed on the whiteboard, and there is plenty of seating to listen to live music, and often jazz. They're also croissants and basic pastries available in case you're feeling "snack-y." You wouldn't recognize the level of complexity just from the outside but when you step inside, you'll feel the homey atmosphere that characterizes most of the upper east side.

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    Karan L.

    This is one of my favorite coffee shops on upper east side. Its a really cool looking bar/coffee shop with wifi, outlets, and a bathroom (that is very well kept and organized). It is a great place to study in the morning and get work done. The wifi does get a bit spotty at time so be aware. There is plenty of seating space for people to get work done (considering there is a whole basement of seating space, but not much sunlight is in the downstairs area). The service was really nice and attentive. I had one chai latte and it was delightful. I found myself sitting upstairs for hours just doing work with no concerns. Comfortable seating, a nice vibe (and the barista had an amazing music taste). I am not sure what time the "coffee shop" closes and it turns into a more of a bar vibe, but be sure to be aware of that. The lighting downstairs could be a bit brighter during the day. Lots of people coming in and out, and it can be hard to find seating upstairs (so if you want a spot be sure to be there early). The hours are a bit different from what they have listed online, so be sure to also call to check when they open. Loved it, got lots of work done, a few outlets, and wifi (that did crash at some point). In my opinion one of the best coffee shops on the upper east.

    Whitney D.

    What a cute coffee shop. They have limited seating inside, but they have a little hut outside for more seats. This is a great place to grab a coffee and a pastry and do work. Very chill atmosphere. I have heard that at night it turns into a bar and that some nights they have live music and performances. I have yet to make it to Stella and fly in the evening, But I am sure it is fun! Their iced lattes were tasty and their pastries looked good too.

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    Jessie K.

    Had a few standard pastries (different types of croissants). Good wifi. Nice music and not too loud. There's a bathroom downstairs. I saw they had a food menu online, but in the actual cafe the only things on the menu were drinks, and then the small array of pastries. This could be because it turns into a bar at night, so the food menu could be a night-only thing. Not the most spacious (could maybe hold 10 individuals comfortably doing work?), but a nice spot to do work for a couple hours. There are some large flies for some reason, but they never went near my food/drink, just something I noticed.

    Jamee L.

    My FAVORITE UES coffee shop!!! The staff is super nice and this is a great place to meet writers, comics, and poets. Very much functions almost like an open office during the day, great coffee and fun energy always. At night they offer a variety of open mics and other weekly events, I wish there were more coffee shops like Stella and fly! Pros: Great people, great coffee, tons of tables, WiFi, room downstairs, outside area for working as well, great environment for writers, great meeting place, staff is incredible. Cons: I wish there were more places like Stella and fly in NYC!!!

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    Good place, great vibe, good coffee. Will return for sure. Their pastries could be a lil better though.

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    Great little neighborhood place for working during the day, going on dates, grabbing a drink at night, or a coffee during the day.

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    Amazing ambiance, great place for a drink with friends or a first date. Lots of people here on weekends

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    Ask the Community - Stella & Fly

    What specific nights do they have live music?

    We have been aiming to have Live Jazz every Thursday night. Live Music on Fridays and every other Saturdays (alternating between comedy) and some Sundays.

    Is coffee served all day or just up until the evening?

    Yes

    How many on a team for trivia on Tuesday? Do you have to reserve your spot in advance or just walk in? What time does it run from/until?

    We have trivia every Monday. Walk-ins welcome. It starts at 8 p.m.

    Is food served here or just pastries?

    Yes! They just got a new menu

    Is this a good place to study?

    Hey Michelle! This is a suitable place to study before 6pm. After 6pm we have a no laptop use policy… Read more

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