Came solo on a Friday night to catch the end of a World Cup game and had a great time. Jennifer was…read morea very attentive server, gave suggestions, and checked in to see if I needed anything at the right times. Great service from the hookah guy too. DJ played a blend of hip hop and dembow - great selection. 5 stars for the atmosphere alone - I love the decor. Came back for another game with my friend and she was my server again. Great service once again, the wings and truffle fries were good, drinks were phenomenal. City Coffee & Bar will definitely be my go to place for hookah & drinks in the area. I look forward to seeing what it's like during the day as well.

They were doing well but greed got the best of them. NBA Monday game night Happy Hour was until 8,…read moreand even after we ordered all of our food and drink before then besides one appetizer which we ordered after. All but one round of drinks were at the happy hour price and each drink was now $20. It's odd because the food happy hour orders didn't go up but the drinks did? Either way, we didn't agree with the bill and after some discussion with the bartender, it was lowered but they tacked on an automatic gratuity (I guess as a way to compensate) but it was only two of us, so that should have never happened, especially since gratuity is optional. This experience honestly ruined the vibe and our willingness to come back again. It's really a shame because we looked forward to Monday happy hour because getting good drinks at that price is rare in the city and is a nice gem when it happens. I understand the desire to cash in on events like this, but your originality and integrity is what keeps customers and return customers. I'm sorry but I don't think I'll be back, even though it's a nice establishment. This experience was just too sour.

Love this spot ! Gets busy and staff is really cool , jus wish they had more food optionsread more

This is my favorite burger and fries. The bartender server is so fun and nice. I don't drink but…read morepeople there seem to be enjoying. The music is good. I f Usually get delivery but this was cool to eat there.

Very chill, delightful good food and absolutely kid friendly. I would recommend this place to any…read morefamily. They brought out the kids food right away to make sure that they would be eating which shows that they really cater to a lot of families. Because if your parent and your kid is hungry, you know how that time bomb can take away before there's an explosion. Waitress was so lovely. The lattes are yummy. The food is excellent. The only thing I was slightly disappointed in was the vegetarian sausage, but I'm not a vegetarian and I like my sausage a little old school. However, my wife very much enjoyed it. Highly recommend the salmon omelette!

Adorable cafe and it's kosher! They have really big and diverse menu. Sadly I was only here for a…read morecoffee meeting but the food looked very good. I had a hot oat milk matcha and it was great so I ended up ordering a second one. Inside is small but if you come early enough there is plenty of seating.

We visited Amity Hall to celebrate a friend and colleague's birthday, and it was a great experience…read morefrom the moment we arrived. Our group of twelve showed up without a reservation, yet the staff was incredibly accommodating and quickly arranged outdoor seating for all of us. We ordered margaritas, red and white wine, spritzers, and frosé. Every drink was excellent, and Happy Hour made it even better. We only ordered fries since we were mainly there for drinks, but the service truly made the visit stand out. The young women who took care of our table were patient, friendly, and very attentive. Even with a large group, we never felt rushed and were able to enjoy our time comfortably. It was a relaxed and enjoyable visit, and we would definitely return.

My sis and I came here for a quick bite and were pleasantly surprised at the happy hour and food…read morespecials. $6 espresso martinis and a $12 smash burger lunch special, so for $20 you can have quite a nice little lunch. The servers were great and checked in regularly to make sure we were good. We also appreciated what I think was the manager watching our drinks because at $6 a martini we had to have one more, yes, they were that good. We stood for maybe 2.5 hrs and left so happy with a full belly and new memories created. Definitely a cute little spot for a solo quick bite, a nice little date night that's more on the casual side, or coming with a group of friends. While we came here for lunch during the week they did have other great food options available and weekend specials if that's something of interest. The ambiance is sexy and grown and still has a sports bar vibe. It's warm and inviting as well as cozy with the lighting. They have a fully stocked bar with 2 bars front and back. As mentioned earlier, they have daily and weekend specials for both food and drink. This place is definitely a must try and I will be coming back.

Great food, great service, but how do you have only ONE person behind the bar in the middle of a…read moreWorld Cup - with at least 20 people seated at the bar and at least a 100 people standing behind, poor guy did the most and he deserves all the respect but I'm here seating at the bar feeling bad about ordering my next drink. Give that guy a raise, a helper - and me.. just a skinny mezcal margarita nothing on the rim - which they make so well here

I've been here about a half dozen times at least. I like the indoor and outdoor seating and it has…read morea lively atmosphere which is fun. The food is consistently underwhelming and rarely seasoned. I also think both the food and drinks are overpriced, save for happy hour. I would stop in if you were in the area and wanted a good vibe and strong drinks (pina colada was tasty!). The bartender was attentive. I would not recommend for a meal.

Our 'foodie week' in Manhattan hit an unexpected peak at The Ellington! We pivoted last minute for…read moreMother's Day, and it was the best decision we made. The outdoor seating was perfection and the food was delightful, but the real star was our waiter, Nahid N. Even with a packed house, he was the definition of grace under pressure--attentive, informative, and genuinely cheery. While NYC has endless dining options, we'll be returning to The Ellington specifically demanding that we sit in his section again. Nahid N., you are the man. Thanks so much for being a highlight in our New York trip. We will be back!

The Ellington generally offers nice ambience with a pianist, good food and good service, but my…read morefirst experience carries a caveat: their policies can be enforced against their interests and yours. I visited The Ellington on a rain soaked Sunday with a group of thirty, a Ministry from a Harlem Church. The restaurant has the room to host substantial groups and one of our Ministry members has been a regular at The Ellington for many years, more often for brunch, and she arranged for us to brunch at The Ellington. We were not seated exactly where we were supposed to be seated, but it worked out fine for the most part... I ordered the Skirt Steak and Eggs Frites, medium rare and scrambled soft, from the brunch menu, but had my eye on a few items from their regular menu, which I was told was not available during brunch. I also ordered a glass of Australian Shiraz they have on the wine menu. The steak was pretty good and cooked just a bit north of medium rare, but okay. The au poivre sauce put it over. The eggs were scrambled soft and the surprise was how good the fries and onion rings were, the latter particularly crispy on the outside. This would be most satisfying for most appetites. One person returned her chicken and waffles for lack of any substantial chicken on the plate, but the steak frites will stick to your ribs. The Australian Shiraz must be the sleeper on the wine menu. It's good. The confounding issue arose from the member who is a regular here, who brought her own tea bag and was charged five bucks for the hot water. This charge and policy was enforced by the manager with indifference, which is surprising for a regular who just brought the restaurant receipts of $1500 or more. I ordinarily choose not to comment on such matters within the discretion of the management, but, when the discretion is exercised with indifference to a regular, it is worth noting and adjusting my rating, even when most aspects were good. I cannot see how enforcement of this policy is in the interests of the restaurant or the patron for five bucks on an overall check of $1500 or more possibly. 3.0 stars

My friend and I were done with Sunday brunch but still seeking drinks and vibes. I'm glad she knew…read moreabout Lady Blue. Sunday is all day Happy Hour and I was very happy about everything I tried. After at least two rounds of Limoncello cocktails, I felt like I could nibble on a lil something, so I browsed through the bar menu. Deviled eggs topped with crumbled maple bacon were a very tasty light bite. Popcorn chicken was crispy, well seasoned and tasted like REAL chicken and not the processed kind. We ordered the garlic parmesan sauce on the side and it was great! I ordered barbecue wings, also with the sauce on the side. They were crispy and well done just like I asked. The bar at Lady Blue was a cool experience and a very nice way to end a rainy Sunday. Good stuff!

. I stumbled upon this gem after my original brunch spot across the street turned out to be closed,…read moreand I am so glad I did! The space has a gorgeous, upscale yet chill vibe, complete with an excellent soundtrack of old-school pop. Since I was dining solo, I sat at the bar. The bartender was incredibly friendly and attentive--she walked me through the brunch cocktail menu and we had a great chat about spirits (especially since I'm not a fan of Aperol). For food, I ordered the shrimp and grits with a side of bacon. It has been a while since I've had this dish, and it really hit the spot! The food was delicious, though the gravy was just a touch on the saltier side, but everything combined beautifully anyway. As an added bonus, the bathroom was spotlessly clean. I truly enjoyed my time here and will absolutely be back. Next time, I think I'll stick to the mimosas! Highly recommend.

We had scored an awesome street parking spot and there was no way we were giving that up, so hubs…read moremade sure wherever we ate was within this area. We reserved for a quick bite at Redeye Grill before catching Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway, but as soon as we walked up, some bouncer told us they were closed for a private wedding reception. We were dazed and confused because how was I able to reserve online? But the real plot twist was that it ended up being the best thing that happened. We actually stumbled into Tanner Smith's thinking it'd be the typical, boring bar-food spot. Nope. They first sat us at a hi-top by the door, but that wasn't our vibe, so we grabbed seats at the bar instead. Best decision. Our bartender, Josiah, was absolutely killing it. My cocktail had passion fruit, so of course I asked my usual question: "But is it real passion fruit?" He just nodded in agreement and that told me everything I needed to know. That drink was legit and had nice strength. The food was great too. My fish tacos were packed with fresh fish, the guacamole and salsa were chunky and full of flavor and hubs enjoyed his pastrami sandwich. I have no clue when we'll be back in Midtown, but one thing's for sure- we're sitting with Josiah again.

Drink of Choice: NA Hugo Spritz - this drink was great and refreshing for all the non-drinkers!…read moreThey also had a short list of NA drinks to try while here! For those who like a little drink with their food, during brunch they offered a number of brunch cocktails (bottomless) for $35 Food of Choice: I had the Truffle Mac and Cheese and a side of the za'tar cauliflower. Both dishes were great and filling. The cauliflower had a lot of bold flavors! The onion ring on top of the Mac and cheese was a nice touch. I couldn't really taste the truffle but I would still order the dish again.

Food 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10…read moreService 10/10 Everything about this place, including the food, service, the inside decor was amazing. Brunch menu had a little bit of everything, Mediterranean to classic brunch menus. Chai latte was served HOT which was awesome!!

One of my favorite cafes ever! in general I am not a fan of French toasts but I LOVE their…read moreblueberry mascarpone French toast, so delicious! I also tried their Lebanese coffee and the avocado toast and it's soo good! Service is very professional and polite. Beautiful ambiance, modern and cozy. The place has a classy cafe vibe with nice lighting and a cute outdoor seating.

We are babysitting in 5he UWS again. We were out for brunch and decided to return here for brunch…read more Our second experience here was excellent again. An extremely nice small unpretentious restaurant with great food. This time, I had the Murray breakfast sandwich which had salmon, eggs and a potato pancake on a brioche bun. My wife opted for the grilled cheese with avocado. Both dishes were great. Well worth going to when near Broadway and 79.

4 for food, 5 for location, 3 for service. This new…read morerestaurant is small and busy. We went for brunch on Sunday. The restaurant looked full, but we were seated within 5 minutes. My companions loved their French toast (i thought the middle was a little too mushy). I got simple scrambled eggs with potato kugle. The eggs were fluffy. I liked the kugle, but it was more like a flat potato pancake. I expected it to be as thick as the toast. The bacon (2 strips) was crisp the way I like it. The food all came out together which was a plus. But our server didn't refill our coffee, bring butter, etc. We had to request these items more than once. Note: our friends who live nearby said their chicken soup is really good.