Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in New York City
1271 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Cafe was just next to the Top View hop on hop off bus step. Took a rest stop here before continuing with the tour. Ordered the French toast set with..."
Hedge Jey
"The desserts are worth trying. The environment and service are..."
H. Poyraz
"A good place for a quick bite at a reasonable price.
Everything from cold sandwiches, salad plates or hot panini sandwiches. Large selection of..."
Glen Mc Call
"This place is very good for a quick stop for pastries, the portions are a little too big and can lack some flavour. We ordered apply turnover, apple..."
EMBO ART
"The wife and I was on a Holiday Tour Bus coming from Greensboro NC. We rode the Top View On and Off bus. The Cafe was located at stop 17. It was very..."
Nathaniel Williams
"I have been twice and both times the service was really good. We are visitors and the staff were very helpful. The sandwiches, coffee tasted great..."
Joe Walsh
"Went here to get a giant red velvet cupcake I had been eyeing through the window for ages, and it was pretty good! Not anything mind-blowing, but..."
Lillian Morgan
"We slipped in here on a cold night, we were able to get a nice cuppa coffee a cannoli, and a slice of cheesecake. The cheesecake was absolutely..."
Josh B
"This place was my go to after coming back from concerts. Good pricing, good food, and I felt safe eating here at..."
Luis Ayala
"The cookies and red velvet cake delicious. I also had a cappuccino and my friend had the prosciutto sandwich which she loved. Came back twice for..."
Ashley
"It’s a fun cafe with good seating. Great sweets, much variety! Come watch people play chess or make your morning..."
Wanderlilly Taylor
"Excellent cafeteria where your family can have breakfast or snacks 24 hours a day, where breakfast is served with the best attitude, great music,..."
"great shop! sometimes hard to find a seat, but there’s an upstairs seating area as well. food and coffee is always good and prices are decent for..."
seb r
"Food here are delicious and service were awesome! The staff were really helpful and put the customer’s need..."
Jess W
"I have loved Pret ever since it came to NYC. Their food is fresh and good and, for the most part, healthy. A side salad and half sandwich combo was..."
Amanda M
"Great, strong coffee. When I can, I sit by the window and watch the people and cars go by. Very good salads and decent sandwiches. Staff have always..."
David DeBalko (DD)
"Usually have a great experience here, this is my everyday stop for coffee, oatmeal, parfait or Mac and cheese. I know most of the staff here and one..."
K R
"This Pret location has decent costumer service and I love to observe the baristas because I also am a barista and know what it’s like to be on the..."
Deanna
"Great location and a huge establishment. Coffee is ok, not amazing. They play good music. Not that clean though, especially toward the evening. There..."
Louis L
"Good place for coffee, sandwiches and other hot food. Have a variety of coffee as standard and likewise for food. Good seating with additional..."
Lijo Varghese
"The staff here is always pleasant. Nice and..."
debbi
"Deceivingly large place with plenty of space to sit and rest, good for families or independent ventures. Food is good, not a great place if you're a..."
Jose C
"Had the falafel salad, very good. Rosemary chips said it all. Liked the staff and the large seating area upstairs. Inspirational song..."
Gabriele Grassia
"This Pret is busy all day long. The employees are relatively fast. I think the place can be a little less messy, but that may be a result of how busy..."
Fred Alluso
"I found this spot randomly walking around Union Square
I have grown to love it! They have vegan and gluten free options which are always tasty and..."
"Starbucks are pretty much standardized in terms of how they run things and how they make drinks so I don't really write reviews for them because as..."
Joanne Uy (JT)
"Very nice area and a lot of people come here to hang out, do work and grab a..."
Phillip Ho
"Larger than average NYC Starbucks. Fair amount of seating and the piped in music is not actually bad there. They ay it a little louder than other..."
Gary Thurston
"Friendly and kind staff. They always greet you with a smile, and ask ask after your well being. Good atmosphere, you'll want to stay a..."
Judith Phillips
"Most comfortable place and courteous..."
Jawed Iqbal
"The staff is always welcoming, always kind, and always prepared to help. The staff makes sure to do their best to get to know their regulars and go..."
Jannina Marie Londono
"Wonderful neighborhood place with lots of seating for getting work done. The baristas know locals by name and everyone comes in with their dogs and..."
"Food was spot on, hot and very tasty. Coffee excellent says my wife. Service the only negative, female cashier looked really unhappy and didn't..."
Neil Parsons
"The staff was really nice. Iced coffee was pretty good! Mojito lemonade is a little sweet for my tastes but it was fresh.
There are bathrooms..."
Andrew Shaw
"Fresh bread out of the oven, can't beat that. I was there twice as they were opening, so the coffee had just been made and the bread was still in the..."
Marcos Carvalho
"cosi is one restaurant that i can never believe is zagat rated. it's a sandwich shop! for years my haunt was the one on 42nd between 5th and 6th..."
Carianne Carleo-Evangelist
"solid soup, salad, and/or panini combination together or alone. better for take out but one of the better real chains in the city. great tomato..."
Jennifer Okun
"if you want some light food and fun desserts cosi is a good place to go. i'm fond of the one in union square. it's not fancy and simple drinks are..."
Evelyn Kolidas
"Great food. Very fresh. Very varied menu. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. What more could you want..."
Ben Allen
"Great place to take lunch. Try the Korean bbq. Not the tea though. Tastes like they are using a dirty filter or..."
Ryan Wilbanks
"You have to try this pizza place out! Go with friends or a loved one. They make the best pizzas! That's all I have to..."
Linsay Kony
"Noodle soup + sandwich is amazing. Also the basil pizza. Amazing value for..."
Nilesh Parab
"Very clean place helpful staff today I had tuna fish sandwich love their food near distance to Grand Central..."
"😋The food is so delicious with good price. The staff are friendly and nice...."
Cynthia TS
"Cute, divey diner. Service was good, food too. Had the French toast with..."
Ella B
"My favorite breakfast place on the Upper West Side. Their bagels are made fast and taste delicious. The staff is kinda and welcoming and they have..."
Lucas Hanson Mathur
"No matter where I am in Manhattan, I'm making my way here again.
We stayed in the hotel right next to this cafe and it was like going to a personal..."
Stan x Ollie
"The best pizza I recently..."
Jakub Swiercz
"My new favorite place for a late night snack or early morning pick-me up. Discovered them earlier this year when I got back to hotel and just needed..."
Kevin Ray
"Love it. Had breakfast so many times here. Good Salmon-Avocado Bagels and much more. Very friendly..."
Seb Ur
"A dying breed in nyc. just a place to eat the things you imagined as a kid you would eat every day when you grew up at fair..."
Sam Willner
"Cheap and easy and nice and not stuffy. They are surprisingly nice here. I like to get the western omelette with chicken instead of ham. Its a good..."
Kyle Stewart
"Great service! Loved the burger and fries! The black cherry bread is a..."
Josie Santos
"Great place !!! Fresh juice, fresh sandwiches and pizzas. They also have coffee and whole selection of sweets. Everything you need is there..."
Imen Noferest
"Me and my boyfriend were very welcomed every night we ordered food there. They all are attentive, patient and entertaining. The food is very good. We..."
Lisandra Costa
"Really good sandwich at a fair price and comes with a fresh crispy mixed salad and a sane place to sit. Super fast deli man, nice people, great..."
Billypea
"This quickly became one of our favorite places based on location, variety and affordability. I hadn't had a Panini in quite a while and this was the..."
"Fantastic food!! A little pricey but everything else is too and this place is definitely worth the extra cost! And the staff is not rude, very nice..."
Stephanie Walters Riser
"We love this place. Great food, friendly and hard working staff. Great place to relax and watch people go..."
Jeff Marken
"Looked for something different while in New York. Came across this Majestic place. Most everything in one stop. Canola, Cheese cake were good...."
Phil Santarelli
"Been in the area for a week and eaten here a few times...it's always busy, but the service is great and the food even better! Will certainly be..."
Bill Jagdev
"Always the best cheesecake around! Friendly..."
Sara White Socks
"Great dining experience, close to our location. Price was in our budget. I had the best French Dip..."
Robin Carson
"Loved the food and the place has this quiet yet happy mood to it. Also, the service is great and the staff is friendly (Abrazo a los mexicanos que..."
Iván Solorio Santos
"Great staff, amazingly clean for Times Square and the food is fresh and..."
Samantha Rivera
"OMG this place was GREAT . The service was out of this world, they take your order and by the time you get to the register to pay for your food it's..."
Darla Darla
"Had nice breakfast here at Majestic Deli. Ordered Italian omelette. Nice fluffy omelette. It was too early to order their their pastrami..."
P D (PDiddy)
"Amazing for breakfast. The bagel with cream cheese and salmon was amazing, maybe just a tad too much filling but tasted amazing.
Service is fast,..."
Chris Longmuir
"My wife loved the Ruben! I had the cheeseburger. Stopped in while visiting time square. The only complaints would be the Ruben being $20, and also..."
Thomas Ranaldi
"My meal looked…sad, don’t you think? Like my eggs were dealing with post Christmas depression or something. Having sad that, everything was..."
Henry Voros
"Nice average New York deli located on times Square. Average prices but suggest buying drinks elsewhere due to cost. Good sandwiches and salads. Nice..."
Get Up Radio Media
"Came here twice for coffee and some of the biggest donuts cakes and pastries I've ever seen.
Reasonable prices for what you get here.
Lots of photos..."
Chris Larkin
"OK first of all I understand this could be considered a tourist place, BUT the food was great and we saw lots of locals eating inside as well! Lots..."
"Home Sweet Harlem is a place that has that mom and pop restaurant feeling, you are immediately welcome by a feel of warmth and a sense of family and..."
Sergio Larios
"Many restaurants and bars in the area of CCNY (City College) and Amsterdam Ave between 135th and 145th streets have opened since 2012. Several are..."
Kenny Whitworth
"The live jazz brought us in, and the food kept us there! I had the Salmon Croquettes which were delicious and iced green tea. Farm to table is a..."
Nora Valentine
"Donna and staff were amazing and the food was excellent. I had the salmon cakes, grits and garlic potatoes. Oh and the fresh lemonade - on..."
Toya L. Evans
"I was visiting from out of town and went here with my sister for brunch and the food and atmosphere were great. I definitely recommend this place to..."
Sharnita Croft
"This place is fantastic. Can’t recommend..."
Katy Lundberg
"My absolute favorite spot in Harlem. The owner, Donna, truly creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can enjoy healthy food for an..."
Imani Noemi
"I had a plate of Farmer's Skillet for the first time. And it was a bomb!! Great taste, and it really gave me the energy to get through the day! The..."
Renny Lestari Dewi
"We had an amazing time. The service was great (our server was really kind and attentive) and the food was..."
Claudia Loeber
"What an amazing experience we had! Ms. Donna and Chef Khalid made us feel extra special...and we loved every minute of it! I will definitely go..."
Shawntee White-Yates
"NY Black Nurses Association enjoyed our Post Nurses Week Brunch immensely! My Home Skillet with grits, biscuit and salmon cake with Bellini and..."
Sabrina Newton Lpn
"Just had brunch there this morning. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Home made biscuits, that have cheddar in them, to die for. And the..."
GingerBread Lane
"The Food was Great. And so was the ambiance. I Truly enjoyed it. I'm looking foward to hitting up their Brunch sooner then Later ..."
"Good cosy spot for breakfast or lunch. The food is decent, the ambience is good. Friendly place and a good location in the upper west side. I..."
Can
"My "go to" place in the neighborhood. For a time my local cafe was Cafe Lalo. But the place is pricey, noisy and always crowded. My new fave is..."
Nyckew
"It's awesome place,very cosy and cute. I love their desserts, food and always freshly brewed coffee. The wait stuff is extremely nice and friendly...."
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