Upper East Side places that don't suck

307 E 77th St (1st and 2nd Avenues), New York, NY

Restaurante italiano · Upper East Side · 10 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: No-frills, outstanding service, creative food such as coffee ravioli. Don't miss the eggplant parm 3 ways.

Flex Mussels is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

2. Flex Mussels

174 E 82nd St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY

Marisquería · Upper East Side · 180 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: Same deal as downtown. Mobbed on Thursday night. Saturday afternoon is better, try for one of the three outdoor tables.

Jones Wood Foundry is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

3. Jones Wood Foundry

8.6

401 E 76th St (btwn York & 1st Ave.), New York, NY

Restaurante inglés · Upper East Side · 156 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: Amazing british gastropub with hot bartenders, gorgeous patio, and inventive, if heavy, food. Don't miss the cod and the scotch egg.

B. Cafe is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

4. B. Cafe

8.5

240 E 75th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY

Bar · Upper East Side · 69 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: Traditional belgian cafe. Heavy, delicious brunch and wonderful beer selection.

Sfoglia is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

5. Sfoglia

8.3

1402 Lexington Ave (at E 92nd St), New York, NY

Restaurante italiano · Carnegie Hill · 56 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: Italian dining for the 1%. Good for parents.

Beyoglu is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

6. Beyoglu

1431 3rd Ave (at E 81st St.), New York, NY

Restaurante turco · Yorkville · 176 tips y reseñas

Poke Restaurant is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

7. Poke Restaurant

8.0

343 E 85th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY

Restaurante de sushi · Yorkville · 73 tips y reseñas

Cascabel Taqueria is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

8. Cascabel Taqueria

1556 2nd Ave (btwn E 80th & E 81st St), New York, NY

Restaurante mexicano · Yorkville · 219 tips y reseñas

Cafe D'Alsace is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

9. Cafe D'Alsace

8.6

1695 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY

Restaurante francés · Yorkville · 176 tips y reseñas

Le Moulin A Cafe is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

10. Le Moulin A Cafe

8.8

1439 York Ave, New York, NY

Restaurante francés · Upper East Side · 65 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: Traditional french bakery, great for hanging out on Saturday morning. Get there before noon if you want a croissant!

Pickles, Olives Etc. is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

11. Pickles, Olives Etc.

1240 Lexington Ave (at 84th St), New York, NY

Venta minorista de alimentos y bebidas · Upper East Side · 7 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: $10 for a pint of full sour pickles with brine. And every olive imaginable.

Jbird Cocktails is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

12. Jbird Cocktails

339 E 75th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY

Bar de cócteles · Upper East Side · 71 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: Not the best ambiance, but an extensive (and imaginative) cocktail list

Oslo Coffee Roasters is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

13. Oslo Coffee Roasters

8.8

422 E 75th St (btwn York & 1st Ave), New York, NY

Cafetería · Upper East Side · 80 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: Cash only, but they offer growlers of cold-brew

Java Girl is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

14. Java Girl

7.8

348 E 66th St (btw 1st Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY

Cafetería · Upper East Side · 57 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: Quirky coffee shop with a few tables. Feels like your weird aunt's go-to-spot. Good for lingering on a winter afternoon. Don't miss the hot chocolate.

Mamagyro is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

15. Mamagyro

1113 Lexington Ave (btwn 77th and 78th St), New York, NY

Restaurante griego · Upper East Side · 37 tips y reseñas

Orwasher's Bakery is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

16. Orwasher's Bakery

8.8

308 E 78th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY

Panadería · Upper East Side · 86 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: Old-school yorkville bakery. Best black & white cookie I've ever had.

Joe the Art of Coffee is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

17. Joe the Art of Coffee

1045 Lexington Ave (btwn E 74th & E 75th St), New York, NY

Cafetería · Upper East Side · 129 tips y reseñas

Plenty is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

18. Plenty

1457 3rd Ave (btwn 82nd & 83rd St.), New York, NY

Café · Upper East Side · 27 tips y reseñas

Hospoda is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

19. Hospoda

321 E 73rd St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY

Restaurante checo · Upper East Side · 31 tips y reseñas

Marché du Sud is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

20. Marché du Sud

1136 1st Ave (btwn E 62nd & E 63rd St), New York, NY

Restaurante francés · Upper East Side · 43 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: Poulet moutard + Sancerre = win

Calista Superfoods is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

21. Calista Superfoods

1217 Lexington Ave (btw 82nd & 83rd), New York, NY

Restaurante de ensaladas · Upper East Side · 9 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: The Digg Inn of the UES

Pig Heaven is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

22. Pig Heaven

1540 2nd Ave (at E 80th St.), New York, NY

Restaurante chino · Yorkville · 26 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: Allegedly awesome pork takeout, via a friend

Bemelmans Bar is one of Upper East Side places that don't suck.

23. Bemelmans Bar

9.0

35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY

Bar de hotel · Upper East Side · 130 tips y reseñas

Lauren Gilchrist: Exceptionally nice cocktails for an indulgent date night (plus jazz after 9:30). Heads up they charge $25 'cover' to view said jazz.