5 Best Cafes in Upper East Side, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 28 cafes in Upper East Side, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five well-reviewed cafes on the Upper East Side of New York, useful for anyone looking for a coffee stop, a pastry or a sit-down meal nearby. The list is ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one, drawn from the qualifying businesses in the area. Each entry notes the address, opening hours, listed features and the details reviewers bring up most often, so you can pick a place that suits the time of day and the kind of visit you want.
#1
787 Coffee
★ 4.9 (3,821 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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This 787 Coffee location is at 228 E 80th St and opens daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention a tres leches drink with rum-infused beans, rum and whiskey infused additions, an iced chai with balanced sweetness, and a very chocolatey mocha. Iced drinks arrive in a pouch-style container, and pastries are baked through the day. Some find the menu hard to read. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Infused specialty coffee drinks
- Address
- 228 E 80th St, New York, NY 10075, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#2
787 Coffee
★ 4.9 (2,593 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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This 787 Coffee branch sits at 340 E 70th St, open every day from 7 am to 7 pm. Reviewers describe a small, cozy shop with a few seats and swings to sit on while waiting. They mention coffee served in a bag, latte art, a dulce de leche drink and chocolate cookies baked fresh behind the register. Regulars say the coffee is consistently fresh. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: A cozy stop with swing seats
- Address
- 340 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#3
L B Coffee
★ 4.9 (393 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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L B Coffee is a storefront at 454 E 84th St, open daily from 7 am to 6 pm. Reviewers describe a small, warm shop with a couple of places to sit and a welcoming, personal feel, and note that pets are treated kindly. They mention very hot coffee, lattes, affogato with gelato, zaatar croissants and zaatar bread, with labneh and hummus also on offer. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Neighborhood coffee and zaatar pastries
- Address
- 454 E 84th St Store Front, New York, NY 10028, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–6 pm
#4
Artara Coffee (Cambodian)
★ 4.9 (280 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Artara Coffee is a Cambodian coffee shop in a basement space at 214 E 82nd St, open 7 am to 4 pm on weekdays and Saturdays and 9 am to 3 pm on Sundays. Reviewers mention the Phnom Penh coffee and a strawberry matcha made with fresh strawberry jam, plus cozy indoor seating and a shaded area outside. Khmer visitors say the decor feels like home. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Cambodian coffee and strawberry matcha
- Address
- 214 E 82nd St Bsmt, New York, NY 10028, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–4 pm; Mon 7 am–4 pm; Sat 7 am–4 pm; Sun 9 am–3 pm; Thu 7 am–4 pm; Tue 7 am–4 pm; Wed 7 am–4 pm
#5
Cafe d’Alsace
★ 4.7 (3,121 Google reviews)French restaurant$30–90 per person
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Cafe d’Alsace is a French restaurant at 1703 2nd Ave serving lunch and dinner daily, with brunch hours from 10 am on weekends. It identifies as LGBTQ+ owned and lists outdoor seating, cocktails, a wine list, beer and dessert. Reviewers mention steak, a weekday lunch prix fixe with a rotating main, moules frites on Fridays, salmon tartare and coq au Riesling, plus a large, comfortable room and attentive service.
Best for: French bistro lunch or dinner
- Address
- 1703 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Mon 11:30 am–3:30 pm, 5–9 pm; Sat 10 am–3:45 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Sun 10 am–3:45 pm, 5–9 pm; Thu 11:30 am–3:30 pm, 5–10 pm; Tue 11:30 am–3:30 pm, 5–10 pm; Wed 11:30 am–3:30 pm, 5–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 28 cafes in Upper East Side, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Cafe d’Alsace takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, 787 Coffee opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
787 Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 3,821 reviews. 787 Coffee is second at 4.9 from 2,593 reviews.
Which cafes in Upper East Side, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Cafe d’Alsace, at 10:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Cafe d’Alsace $30–90. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Cafe d’Alsace.
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