Mexican Food Cart…read more The cutest little food cart. Prime location at 86th and Second Avenue. He opens daily at 9:30am my favorite time for brunch! The price is right, he's efficient, clean and there's plenty of room for social distancing while you wait for your food. The trouble is when I went today it was a different guy. I said give me extra beans because I didn't want meat and leave off tomatoes because I'm allergic. Well in addition I didn't find any grated cheese, it's like a cheese powder on it, and he said he puts guacamole on top but he didn't. The good news I'm full and it was cheap and fast. I don't plan to return though. It's a cute cart but not that cute! It's not good when you get to the location where you plan to eat and find your food isn't up to par. Maybe you will have better luck.

Located right next to the new-ish 86th street Q train subway entrance I started to hit up this food…read morecart of Mexican deliciousness during the pandemic months when restaurant dining was not a thing. And why not? The food here is fresh, fast, tasty, and quite affordable. The vegetarian tacos are my thing, while my gal enjoys their burritos. Nice people working the cart, and it's a good thing to support a hard working small biz like this. Dammit - now I want a taco and it's after midnight. Guess I'll wait until tomorrow and dream about them.

This deli/market has been a wonderful addition to this area of the Upper east side. It is well…read morestocked, organized and clean. Friendly staff that works here. They have a hot and cold bar and you can get sandwiches, salads, wraps here. They also have coffee, teas, specialty coffee drinks and such. The seating options are very little. There are a few window seats but this is more as a grab and go place that is also located on a busy bus route and next to subway station. Perfect spot to pick up your caffeine for the day or a late night snack.

Open 24 hours a day this deli market has been a nice addition to the neighborhood. Being that it's…read morelocated next to the Q subway entrance at 86th street grabbing something to eat or a cold drink when coming home late has been a nice experience. Clean, bright, and nice guys working here. Plenty of hot and cold sandwich options, wraps, snacks, breakfast items, hot & cold drinks, smoothies. A few spots to sit at the front window. Tasty iced coffee too.

Awesome neighborhood grab-and-go spot!…read more I come here almost every morning for a breakfast sandwich and iced latte. I get a bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant and it is insanely good! Generous, warm, and tasty. The service is also so quick and friendly. They recognize me as a regular Not a place you can sit and eat -- it's just grab and go! Also, if you're looking for a high end bakery, this isn't the place for you. This is more of a quick grab and go!

Snooty cashier. Mediocre delights that go in the microwave. Price is actually decent for upper east…read moreside but not worth the customer service

Really substantial and flavorful wrap, chicken is grilled fresh and they don't skimp on the…read moreprotein. Everything was packed neatly for pickup and the wrap was well-assembled.

I love this hidden gem. The guys behind the grill are the best and have so much personality this is…read morea no frills place for breakfast and smoothies. The burger and fries are good too if you're going for that diner vibe. One of the managers been there since 1997 that says a lot.

Delicious food people would love to come back for more with good service also wit family and…read morefriends Even delivery to enjoy at home too

Madame Bonte Cafe has a lot of great points like customer service, comfortable seating, tasty…read morecoffee, free WiFi, opens 7am weekdays. I had to give them 4 stars because for this neighborhood the food prices are more than a Senior Citizen can handle. Maybe I'll suggest they have a Senior Citizen Discount. If you live or work in the neighborhood and want a clean comfortable coffee place to park your butt, get here early. I'll be back....for coffee sometimes.

Omar's Food Truck on 72nd Street used to have the same owner as the one on my corner at 96th…read moreStreet. I can count on the same baked goods that are at my neighborhood location. In fact I have visited this location when I take a walk to buy muffins to freeze for my winter breakfast treats. It's the same friendly service and a reliable vendor for people entering and exiting the subway. I'm recommending!

If there is one perk about city living it's having these kinds of food and coffee trucks to enjoy…read morethat are parked all around. Whether you just want a soft buttered roll and hot tea on a cold afternoon, or tasty Halal food meal such as chicken or lamb over rice, or just a nice hot egg & cheese in the morning Omar's has it. I like this cart parked just outside the 72nd and 2nd Ave Q train stop. I usually grab a drink and bite when I get off the train here when headed to my bank branch or health food store close by. I feel bad for those who live in the burbs and don't get to enjoy these simple pleasures.

Same owners as the terrific Yorkville Deli up on 91st and 2nd Ave. It's a smaller location but they…read moreoffer pretty much the same menu items of wraps, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, breakfast items, bowls, fried food, drinks and snacks. Very clean, bright, and well stocked. A few tables and chairs on the sidewalk. Nice staff here and had no problems with my lunch order, the Ironman wrap. Gotta get in that protein!

Don't come here during the lunch rush. The staff gets confused and will miss or get your order…read morewrong. It's happened a few times to me and my fellow work colleagues. It's also why we don't go there anymore. The food is great, but not worth the frustration. I'm not sure if the online/phone orders are a new thing but they need to get rid of that service. Focus on the customers who actually made an effort to come to their location. Good luck.

I needed to get some work done and was in the area, so I popped into this cute cafe. The top floor…read moreis a traditional coffee shop, the downstairs has table service and a cute outdoor patio. I really just needed something casual to do work at, so I asked the barista if it'd be okay if I just stayed upstairs when he asked if my order was to stay, and he was fine with it. When I went downstairs to use the bathroom it was empty, so I think he was just looking out for the server downstairs and trying to get her some business (which he did succeed in doing - a few folks opted for downstairs seating vs. upstairs). I ordered a cold brew with almond milk, and an almond croissant. The cold brew hit the spot, though it was on the small side and all ice for $6, really wish the cup was a bit bigger. Wifi was free and worked properly, so no complaints there. I didn't realize that the top floor closes at 5 pm sharp - there was a woman who was clearing the place out around 4:45, so I packed it up to go. Solid spot overall, but you get more for your money if you order a hot drink for sure.

Charming and clean midblock coffee shop with cheerful sit down dining and outdoor space downstairs…read more I'd go back for a beverage or basic sandwich. The service was good, but the food was mediocre. The matcha latte was quite good. I ordered the herb omelet. The dill, whether it was fresh or dried - I'm not sure, was off-putting. The salad garnish was overdressed. It also came with 3 toasted pieces of a Balthazar baguette. Additionally, I ordered a croissant because they looked so good in the case upstairs. It wasn't particularly flaky nor buttery.