5 Cafes in Upper East Side, New York NY That Serve Alcohol
Updated 29 September 2026 · 7 cafes in Upper East Side, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five cafes and cafe-style spots on the Upper East Side where you can order coffee and also get a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail. It is meant for locals and visitors looking for a daytime or early-evening place to meet friends, work or eat. Businesses had to be listed on Google as serving alcohol and were then ranked by rating weighted by review count, from 7 qualifying places. Each entry lists hours, price range and what reviewers mention.
#1
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 weekend service from 10 am. Its listing notes a strong wine list, cocktails and beer. Reviewers mention a weekday lunch prix fixe with a rotating main, steak, salmon tartare and coq au Riesling, and service they describe as attentive. The price range is listed as $30–90, and there is outdoor seating.
Best for: French lunch or dinner with wine
- 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
#2
La Bomboniera
★ 4.7 (602 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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La Bomboniera is a cafe at 1378 Lexington Ave open from 7:30 am on weekdays until 8 or 9 pm. It serves coffee, pastries, brunch and small plates alongside beer, wine and cocktails, with a $10–20 price range. Reviewers praise the Americano and pastries, describe a bar along one side and tables inside and out, and mention friendly, quick service and a relaxed atmosphere for long visits.
Best for: Coffee, pastries and drinks outside
- Address
- 1378 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–9 pm; Mon 7:30 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–9 pm; Sun 8 am–8 pm; Thu 7:30 am–9 pm; Tue 7:30 am–8 pm; Wed 7:30 am–8 pm
#3
Ella's Cafe Espresso & Wine Bar
★ 4.7 (555 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Ella's Cafe Espresso & Wine Bar is at 1465 2nd Ave and is open daily until 8 pm. It serves breakfast, lunch, coffee, beer and wine, with vegan and vegetarian options and a $10–20 price range. Reviewers mention avocado toast, lattes and shakshuka, street tables for people-watching and a cozy room suited to catching up with friends. The listing notes it works for laptop sessions.
Best for: Breakfast and a glass of wine
- Address
- 1465 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–8 pm; Mon 7 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–8 pm; Sun 8 am–8 pm; Thu 7 am–8 pm; Tue 7 am–8 pm; Wed 7 am–8 pm
#4
Madame Bonté Café
★ 4.5 (400 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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This Madame Bonté Café location at 1834 2nd Ave opens at 7 am on weekdays and closes at 4 pm, with slightly longer weekend hours. It serves coffee, pastries, breakfast and brunch at a $10–20 price range, and the listing notes alcohol. Reviewers mention croissants, cafe au lait, iced lattes and banana bread, French posters on the walls and small tables beside the counter, and baristas they describe as patient and friendly.
Best for: Morning croissant and coffee
- Address
- 1834 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–4 pm; Mon 7 am–4 pm; Sat 7:30 am–5 pm; Sun 7:30 am–5 pm; Thu 7 am–4 pm; Tue 7 am–4 pm; Wed 7 am–4 pm
#5
Madame Bonté Café
★ 4.4 (390 Google reviews)Cafe$1–30 per person
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The Madame Bonté Café at 318 E 84th St has a back patio, a downstairs section that reviewers say is screen free, and a one-hour limit for laptop users at the front tables. Its listing notes beer, cocktails and happy-hour drinks and food, with a price range of $1–30. Reviewers mention pizza, chicken and olives with drinks, plus cappuccino and dessert. Hours are not listed.
Best for: Conversation over drinks and bites
- Address
- 318 E 84th St, New York, NY 10028, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
How we made this list
We looked at 7 cafes in Upper East Side, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Alcohol”, then by rating. 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 and Madame Bonté Café take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Ella's Cafe Espresso & Wine Bar 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?
Cafe d’Alsace ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 3,121 reviews. La Bomboniera is second at 4.7 from 602 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; La Bomboniera $10–20; Ella's Cafe Espresso & Wine Bar $10–20; Madame Bonté Café $10–20; Madame Bonté Café $1–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Cafe d’Alsace, La Bomboniera, Madame Bonté Café and Madame Bonté Café.
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