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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"I did take out a slice of maroon and green tea crepe cake. So far, it was the most satisfying dessert in NYC to me (Magnolia and Junior's were not my..."
S LEE
"I went here with my friend in the afternoon around 4pm but it was already packed inside. It didn't take us so long to have a seat (luckily). This..."
Tram Santana
"Love coming to this shop for some sweets. We got the strawberry short cake and believe Mille Crêpes cake ( seasonal) Which was delicious because its..."
Asia Carter
"A monotoned colored Japanese cake store that is known for its "layered" cakes. The most famous is Monte Blanc, the chestnut layered cake. It is..."
C Neon
"Lady M cakes are light yet indulgent, with just the right level of subtle sweetness. So if this is your preferred flavor profile for desserts then..."
Augusto Paulino
"We had a nice walk in the Bryant Park and spotted Lady M next to the park. They only served takeout on the day, but we did enjoy the Tiramisu and..."
Chiahao Lin
"A few days ago, I finally dined in the Lady M Cake Boutique for the very first time since the pandemic. I was really excited to see that they..."
Ellie C.
"This place has many different, unique and delicious cake flavors to choose from. We chose earl grey and black sesame. Both were so good; flaky and..."
Jacob White
"Delicious dessert. Green tea mille crepes, signature mille crepes and chocolate mille crepes are our favourite. Perfect thin layer, not too sweet,..."
A. T
"Had to wait for a table but the hostess was very friendly. I was seated within 10 minutes and their cakes were as delicious as I remember them to be,..."
"A great spot for breakfast or brunch. They serve British breakfast food. The hot chocolate is delicious and a must try. The food was tasty and the..."
Praneeta Lakkapragada
"Incredible coffee and English breakfast (I think the best I’ve had in the city) in a cozy, neighborhoody place. How can you not love this..."
Prad Nelluru
"Get the full English breakfast. It is such a treat when you can find a place that does it right! Their tea selection was small, but it was nice to..."
Maegan Douglas
"By far the best place to have brunch. Reasonable prices, friendly staff and great drinks. Mimosa is made with fresh orange juice 😍😍. Chicken..."
Eileen Interiano
"Came by for a quick late breakfast and their waffles are to die for!! Highly recommend! Staff was super quick too. Walked straight in and was met..."
Caelynn Ferguson
"My favorite place for breakfast or lunch. I bring the grandchildren for Mac and cheese and burgers...."
Iris Pagan
"I just had an Iced Tea and it was perfect. It's also the nicest people and service I had in New York so..."
Florian Gaillochon
"Love the food and the folks!
(And the fries)
Legit the best French fries I've ever had .. soup is always great .. next up are the mussels
I think..."
"Good place to grab a Bagel in the way to Central Park. Place is very crowded, which is mostly a good sign. Ordering is a little bit chaotic and not..."
Christian Vrbek
"I'm staying with friends, so am not a regular here, but did grow up in Manhattan on a healthy diet of everything bagels and cream cheese. Came in to..."
Karla Mei Robertson
"okay I used to be a loyal H&H customer but decided to try out this place bc it's cheaper on grubhub and... this place slaps. the everything bagel..."
S
"Made a couple of visits for breakfast while in town for a conference at Columbia. Had the bacon egg and cheese and nova lox and both were fantastic...."
David Stroup
"Delicious, fast and affordable Bagel shop! Honestly I don't wanna compare Upper West Side with the Downtown prices but they are giving you the best..."
Mia Reidwood
"Stopped in for breakfast for the first time before a morning walk to Central Park and onto the Met. The place was busy ( a good sign!) and the..."
Roberta Knittle
"The bagel I got was amazing and price was very fair but I have to give 4 stars with the cashier woman having an attitude because I wasn't told my..."
Richard Whittle
"Bagels are huge with good chew. Had an everything bagel scooped and toasted with low fat scallion cream cheese. Wish the everything topping was..."
Kate J
"Great place to grab a Bagel. Perfectly grilled and delicious. Good atmosphere and perfect New York..."
Peter Grostøl
"I love the scallion cream cheese on everything bagel. I’d love to visit again next time when I visit..."
Angela Park
"The only reason there is no line is because the staff are crazy efficient. I'm not sure why everyone is obsessed with Absolute. Broadway bagel is..."
Hannah Logan Payne
"Like a well oiled machine. Quick in and out. Bagels are huge and a decent amount of cream cheese...."
hwbout
"Amazing choice of bagels and spreads, we’ve tried many and they’re all sooo good. You can’t sit inside but it’s very close to Central Park,..."
Marilù Feleppa
"Phenomenal bagels and quick service (I’m astonished by the assembly and delivery system they have!) it’s near Central Park so I would recommend..."
Chinmay Surpur
"Come for the phenomenal bagels, stay for the deep menu of deli favorites and quick, really good service (even when there’s a line). Lox spread and..."
Jason Reese
"Super busy but fast service. They forgot to give me my brownies (but I should have checked before I left). Bagels are big and lots of combinations..."
Monica Seward
"Broadway Bagel has been in this corner location at Broadway and 104th Street for over 30 years, and it is a charming and reasonably-priced restaurant..."
"Excellent breakfast place to grab a quick bite if you are taking a bus out of..."
Saber Chowdhury
"12 Corners at 155 East Broadway in Manhattan is a great coffee shop. My wife and i have coffee there every M-Fri early in am. Great coffee, great..."
Paul Sobel
"I've only ever gotten the chai latte but it's the best chai latte I've..."
Kara Hill
"One of best espresso's -good looking service with..."
Deniz Sharpe
"I am back in Oz and missing my morning muffin and coffee. Always a great start to the day with amazingly friendly staff. Thank you 12 Corners for..."
Sophia Jane Hill
"Best ever coffe in the City #NYC. Thanks Wally you transfer us to another places by a coffe cup...."
Carlos Ruiz
"I sat there like 2 hours to wait for my babe to come ! this place is clean with jamming music, staffs are..."
Huamei Guo
"Felicidades ! Nos llenas de orgullo a todos los ticos esperamos visitarles ..."
Manuel Esteban AV
"Hands down better lattes than Starbucks...."
Jeanne Desmond Lane
"The place we miss the most in NYC... Any chance for a branch in Israel? We miss you! And your heavenly coffee! Love, Liora, Guido and..."
Guido Mar Chaim
"They do a great pull. Costa Rican coffees which change every couple months and exhibit a great range of tastes. It it can range from strawberries to..."
D Bunji Fromartz
"Atendimento perfeito...gente muito simpática. Uma semaninha tomando cafezinho..."
Antonia Alves Magalhães
"Coffee: 5
Staff: 4
Environment: N/A
12 corners has amazing coffee! I ordered a cappuccino - it had a rich taste and didn’t border on too..."
a new yorker
"I didn't realize how rare coffee shops were in Chinatown until the other day when I found myself needing some caffeine in the area. Sure there are..."
Amanda Cheng
"My favorite coffee shop in the city! My go to order is an iced mocha - they use a really nice high quality chocolate..."
Sean K. Hawkins
"Tiny little coffee spot with super friendly staff and great coffee. Matcha latte was excellent! Strong wifi and outlets, but seating is..."
Michael Sierra-Arévalo
"If you're in Chinatown, NYC – don't pass this place up! This coffee shop is the absolute best... the people working there are kind, consistent and..."
mermaids bay
"super friendly and fast service, order through the window and no dine-in currently but there was an open table outside. great chai..."
Samantha Gustafson
"Lovely and small coffee shop in the middle of Chinatown's rush. The coffee is good and the staff is friendly. It's a great option in the..."
Gina Velázquez
"Great coffee - done right. The best espresso I had in..."
"Really delicious bagels. Had an interesting and delicious schmear: jalapeno & honey. Wow, really good! Service was very..."
David Seligson
"Liked the food quite a bit, but the gluten free everything bagel was small and under seasoned. The texture of the GF bagel was actually really nice...."
Ryan Humphrey
"Great local bagel option. The Everything bagels with cream cheese are a great go-to option. If you want to splurge then The Flatiron is good too,..."
Justin Clark
"Great Bagels. If you’re new, just go for The Traditional on the everything bagel and branch out from there. Skip the The Flatiron like I had -..."
Karl Rock
"We had the truffle egg sandwich and the fall special with peanut butter, banana, Nutella and pumpkin cream cheese. We really liked both sandwiches...."
Sarah Lodato
"They have delicious bagels! I ordered everything bagel toasted with lox spread and garlic bagel toasted with cream cheese. It was all good and coffee..."
Jiyeon Portnoy
"Great spot for breakfast and lunch. They have a good selection of options, from smears, sandwiches hit and cold. I had the Chelsea, chicken salad. It..."
Brian O'Donnell
"Good, fresh NY bagels, this is the stop. I picked up half a dozen for my crew and a Zucker’s Traditional Sandwich which is is tasty and flavorful...."
Jason C
"A great environment with some packed bagels. It felt like there might be more salmon than bagel which is probably why they have a 15 dollar price..."
Anthony
"I love Zuckers because it has so many bagel toppings options and most importantly really good gluten free bagels! I got the bacon (substituted turkey..."
"A bit hidden but a great place - coffee was good and not expensive, people very nice! I'll be there again soon..."
Florian Leuschner
"Excellent tasting coffee! We wanted go second time to watch closely coffee making process but they were..."
Naira Aslanian
"Too bad we live out of state..best coffee ever!! We'll be back our next..."
Iralys Enid Buttrum
"One of the friendliest places in NYC. Excellent coffee, too. A must have while in the..."
Angela Hewitt
"The tea is organic and I love that about it. The flavors are different and I like that to. There cookies are my favorite. The gluten free ones are..."
"Decent coffee and some really great light(ish) bites. There’s actually a wider menu than your average coffee place but the table set-up and general..."
Howard P
"Ordered their tri-color cake for my parents anniversary, which is basically a giant rainbow cookie cake covered in chocolate ganache, which was..."
Nancy Hine
"Ordered a red velvet cake for a birthday. The cake was beautiful and delicious. It was perfect from every perspective of taste and texture and will..."
Travis Shaw
"One of my fave bakery spots in Manhattan, and the Brooklyn one is great too! Lots of fun, tasty options, hearty mains and delicious coffee or..."
Barbara Mele
"I sadly was really disappointed in my birthday cake. I had never actually had a baked cake before but had always admired them while I was in there..."
Anna Kloots
"Love Baked. Awesome cakes (try the malt and salted caramel!!). Also love the savory cheddar biscuits and cookies. Been a favorite since the Red hook..."
Sharon Kapitula
"Great baked goods! Love them. The croissants and the pretzels make me feel like I'm in Germany because they're the closest thing I've had in the US...."
"This place makes the best unsweetened latte I've ever had. My stomach is sensitive to coffee, so I need very smooth, non-bitter coffee. I also don't..."
Lorraine Shaughnessy
"There are stairs to enter this cafe. Prices are typical NYC high end coffee. I like how they have a flat cost for milk regardless of oat or dairy...."
Jaye Aster Broder
"I have only been here once but I was very satisfied! I got an oat milk cappuccino and a ham and cheese croissant and both were very good. The..."
Lindsay Taylor
"I’ve been waiting to visit here for a long time. I felt it was worth the hype. I had a macchiato. The espresso was very good. Not too bitter, a..."
Eric Mishne
"I loved the ambience and of course its coffee.. i ordered capucino in the morning, when a bit drizzling in a cloudy summer. So nice.. the cafe is..."
Yanu Aryani
"We drank really good coffee there on our vacation. The great ambience deserves a special..."
Matthias S.
"Very cute, bought a bag of coffee beans and got a free drip coffee. Fast service too. Very cute..."
Dana Dorsch
"Lovely place with amazing interior. Close to the Arch and cute park. Nearby the Subway. Matcha is good. Drip coffee could be..."
Vadym Pinchuk
"Friendly staffs, nice community cafe!! A few blocks away from Washington Square Park!!! Closing at 7pm on Sundays is definitely a plus!!! 👏
Heard..."
Gracie Leung
"my go-to cafe for work in wsp 〰️ although they have limited seats, i am always lucky enough to secure a seat every visit. stumptown is one of the..."
Ticha Ungboriboonpisal
"Stumptown has such an inclusive atmosphere with rainbow flags galore. But this is NYC so somewhat expected. The coffee is done well here and you..."
Gay Vagabond
"busy coffee shop in Greenwich Village. a short walk from Washington Square Park. small amount of seating inside as well as some outside as well...."
Ruwan J.
"Customer service was beyond perfect.
Best coffee I’ve ever had. The cup of coffee was spectacular. We bought 2 bags of coffee to go and it’s..."
Grant Teaney
"Super cute spot! They have a decent amount of seating for a NY coffee shop. I haven't done laptop work there personally, but the tables are slightly..."
Savannah Morris
"Beautiful down town cafe with exposed red brick decor.
Coffee was good.
Nice spot to check if you are in..."
"For about six years now, every time I find myself in the meatpacking district excitement wells up because I know a spectacular cup of coffee..."
Milo
"I rented out Kobrick for my engagement party and I’m so happy with how it turned out! The owner and his staff worked so hard to make the night run..."
Gabriella Zacarias
"Hours listed are for the restaurant of Kobrick's. Cafe area hours are 7am - 8pm Monday through Friday, 8am - 8pm Saturday and Sunday (see..."
Reginald Harris
"Overall predictable experience. Coffee, the DRIP, is decent, definitely better the Starbucks down the block. Price is decent & fair, considering it's..."
Zhen Wu
"I only had a Chai Latte but the service is good and the atmosphere is very cozy. Got to sit on the divan and relax while waiting for the Whitney..."
Michael James
"Great chai and delicious acai bowl! They do get pretty busy in the early morning, and they are pretty..."
Taina “Minnie T” Wagnac
"Amazing spot on meatpacking district.
Went there for a musical event with friends. The ambient was relaxing, exposed red brick walls, large window..."
Hasanain Hasan
"Just stopped by here for a quick beer while waiting for a nearby appointment. Located in Meat Packing its a nice spot among several other bars and..."
Steve Dempsey
"Coffee was excellent, but at almost $8 for a small hot oat milk latte it would want to be. Person who served me came across as not wanting to be..."
John S
"Nice spot for coffee. They make really good coffee here. The food came out great as well. The only thing I was kinda disappointed was the service. It..."
Albert Husmillo
"A charming and trendy cafe in the heart of the meatpacking. Be ready to wait in line to order some coffee on the weekend. Also they don't encourage..."
HANE Xxxx
"Delicious coffee. Lovely breakfast menu. Staff was great. Lots of seating inside and..."
M Diota
"I love the smell of coffee in the morning, a lovely olde worlde cafe with lovely staff, great tasty bagels and hot steamy coffee. Sit inside or..."
Alan Staton
"Chill cafe - we stopped by after visiting Little Island. Excellent coffee & equally good pastry. I tried the seasonal special, a roasted hazelnut..."
UGP
"Service is kind of slow. Stood in front of the place for 5 mins and got served. The cups outside is not clean also. The food and the atmosphere are..."
Harvey Wang
"This is a really nice coffee spot in the heart of the meat packing district. The cappuccino is as good as in Italy and iced latte is very refreshing...."
Alisa
"Kobrick’s new, larger expansion next to their dark and cozy original spot is fantastic. It’s big, bright, has fantastic coffee (my favorite iced..."
"Excellent coffee at Abraco. A much larger space than their original location, so now there are seats and some room to move. The olive oil cake..."
Lydia Y
"Abraco is genuinely a lovely café. A year ago, this café moved across the street to a much larger space. Now there is seating and even a communal..."
Seby Singh
"Cash only Cafe. One of the best cappuccino ($3.50) I've ever had. There's only size and it's small but it is so smooth and rich with subtle..."
DineoutGal
"Absolutely felt like I was sipping the Latte of the Gods.Creamy, bold, smooth, amazing foam - the way all latte's wish they could be. Small..."
The Regular Guy NYC
"This little coffee place has no tables to sit at; only a couple of counters and a bench, which is fine if you're getting something on the go. I..."
James
"The right away to start a journey in the city. The espresso really gives you a kick of energy. The latte is creamy and perfectly balanced. Its a..."
José Azevedo
"Hard to beat. By far the best coffee in NYC! Coming from a country where we value ourselves on the fine blend and craft of coffee, Abraco definitely..."
Maz Hachem
"All that I hoped and expected. I saw a youtube video where some cute girl was reviewing the place. The sound was completely down so I don't know what..."
Richard Clingerman
"Deserves the Praise. Love this place, it definitely lives up to all the hype. Try the latte and cured olive..."
Amity Rules
"This is the best coffee in ny, if not the world...and the food is great..."
AdamT
"Excellent coffee - possibly best in New York. Quality beans, extremely well made - and really friendly..."
Fieky
"Coffee as art. Latte was outstanding; a work of art. Mocha used real unsweetened dark chocolate. Small hole in the wall place but what a..."
Emaniac
"O.K. this coffee bar is a good place to get an above-standard cup of coffee, but the real reason to go there is the cured olive cookie. The cured..."
The Gotham Palate
"Great coffee and pastry, friendly barista, warm store ambient. Abraco is everything you expect (or even more) from a great coffee shop to start your..."
Albert Jonathan
"A nice coffee shop in the East Village. Latte is strong and balanced, the perfect cup to wake up a sleepy afternoon. Macchiato is potent as well,..."
Patricia Jason
"We made a quick stop for coffee and olive oil cake for take out here. The cake was moist and tasted pretty..."
"Their omelets are amazing! Their chocolate is..."
Sheila Henriquez
"My fav location for tasty Brunch. I love this place so much. Staff treated us so kindly. It has a great interior. Menu is like a place in San..."
Janice Kramer
"Outstanding breakfast and lunch joint with fast, casual atmosphere and fresh, delicious, made to order dishes.
The salmon scramble and Greek..."
Thomas
"I’m becoming a huge fan of this place! The food is tasty and fresh. The service is also quite good. Very casual and..."
Phil Caracci
"Delicious and fresh food! Came with a group of friends expecting to wait for brunch, but there was plenty of seating. Food came out quickly, portions..."
Jas G
"This is the best lunch spot you’ll ever go to. The people in there genuinely care and will remember you by..."
Claire Larkins
"Delicious food. Great service. Very cool server..."
"I love this place! The food is impeccable and flavorful. One of the best fast casual eateries that I've been to in years. I'd definitely recommend..."
Kenni Javon
"Yesterday was my first visit to this little gem of an eatery. My diet is restricted to gluten-free, dairy free, refined sugar free, etc. Mainly..."
Lisa J Wollek
"Simply the best vegan restaurant in Manhattan. Le Botaniste also provided catering services at 2 events I organized (one of them for 160 people!) and..."
Arnaud Brohe
"Just wonderful. All the things I want especially when I have to eat out. Organic, vegan, gluten free, so delicious and great, informative, friendly,..."
Jacqui Errigo
"Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Perfectly balanced recommendations in a caring environment made by people passionate about food. We'll be..."
Mike Smith Rivera
"This is one of my go-to places in the city now.....great service, amazing food, amazing ambiance....love this..."
Liz Laurich
"Excellent and HEALTHY food. The staff is is so friendly and helpful. :) Can't recommend it..."
Briana Patten
"It was an amazing experience that any foodie looking for delish, highly creative, clean eating, gf vegan foods...this is your place!! It not only..."
Trisha Marley Howell
"My first time eating here on 1/19/18.... omg it was so good. My best friend came to join me and he loved it too. �� We will be back again and..."
Raina Love
"Absolutely delicious, pure fresh heavenly food...loved the nut milk cheeses wow..."
Claire Deroy
"Yasssss Tibetan mama rice bowl!! So good and the wine selection is quite nice. The ambiance of the place is lovely and I'm sure to be back whenever..."
Benjamin Ciordia
"Love this place.
The prescription pharmacy is adorable and unique.
Delicious healthy food and great wine!100%..."
Nellya Sevostyanova
"Even if you are not vegan you must try this..."
Bob Sanders
"Great vegan restaurant . Food is excellent , staff is very friendly . Always a great experience..."
"Very good breakfast nicely presented, consisting of scrambled bacon toast marmalade & excellent coffee options. Good fun music. But the BBQ chicken..."
Kylie Oliveira
"Excellent happy hour, great quality drinks and the service was on point. Jennis knows how to get it..."
Moses Ahn
"I enjoy every visit to this place. Good coffee and cocktail. They have funky menu and nice parties. I ll definitely come..."
Priya Elisabeth
"Coffee Bar has a great vibe and the food was delicious. Great Coffee, great wines, fine & kind service! Lovely spot and we'll be..."
Nurealom Siddik
"Really good Coffee and cocktail bar with good decor and extensive cocktail menu. Beautiful decor and very relaxing..."
Susanna Dorothy
"Brandon, the barista, was so welcoming and the coffee was wonderful. Charming atmosphere too, so I’ll be back for another relaxing cup of coffee or..."
Tricia Burke
"The interior is above the norm when it comes to craftmenship in this day and age and fits perfectly into the Woolworth building scheme of things! ..."
Curtis Reynolds
"Best, delicious, coffee in the city I really love it! It's best one I'm ready to come again and again..."
Donna Reidy
"The Five & Dime Coffee Bar offers ways to brew satisfying hot or iced java drinks in various container sizes and for a competitive..."
Penning Turner
"Lovely people, lovely coffee. If only we could come here daily! This where we learned to drink the real..."
"A real nice market style restaurant. It has all fares from breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desserts. There are separate bars serving specific types..."
C Neon
"Stopped by here while vacationing and while touring the Empire State Bulding. Everything was great. Very good relaxing atmosphere . Customer service..."
Anthony Dixon
"Good place for breakfast. There are big variety of freshly made sandwiches and pastries. You can also choose one of the breakfast options like eggs..."
Ul G
"My stay in Manhattan was short but oh how happy I was to have discovered Market Crates. I bought lunch here twice and I was not disappointed at all...."
Sherri W
"Absolutely delicious! I never heard of this restuarant until visiting a potential vendor at his midtown office. Market Crates offers an incredible..."
Ronald Reynolds I
"Loved Market Crates!! I wish we discovered it earlier in our trip!! The bagel/egg combo was perfect!! The coffee was very good as well!! Service..."
James Grubbs
"I ordered a custom vegetarian red sauce pasta and it was really good. One of the best I have had in US in a..."
Ankush Babbar
"Really enjoyed the option for a quick bite to eat on a busy day. Has a wide variety of options and all of honestly looks great. Took a lot of self..."
Noah Adler
"Very good quinoa bowls. It was nice to discover something that was fresh and open early during our trip. Our guts needed a break from all the meat..."
K G
"Nan iang xiao long BAO Manhattan location is good. Seems organized when you wait for the table only complaint Is it's cold inside. Need double door..."
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