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Sarabeth's West
Categories: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Breakfast & Brunch, Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
423 Amsterdam Ave(between 80th St & 81st St)
New York, NY 10024
Neighbourhood: Upper West Side
(212) 496-6280
- Nearest Transit:
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79 St (1, 2)
81 St - Museum Of Natural History (A, B, C)
86 St (1, 2)
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 8 am - 10:30 pm
Sun 8 am - 10 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
374 reviews for Sarabeth's West
Review Highlights
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"The lemon ricotta pancakes are really tasty." In 58 reviews -
"Almond crusted french toast." In 14 reviews -
"The salmon eggs benedict is ridiculously good." In 19 reviews
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374 reviews in English
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Review from Gina S.
Manhattan, NY
5/15/2012
Four stars for their food and service. I had the eggs benedict which were absolutely delish. Their buttermilk pancakes were ok and the popeye eggs were ok. I do love thier homemade biscuits and like the fact their their mimosas are actually enough for two drinks.
Now lets talk about their prices and waiting time for a table. We were told we would have to wait at least 20 minutes for a table for two, which is understandable on a Sunday at 1pm in May when its warm out. 45 minutes later, right before my head hit the pavement, we were called in.
As far as their prices go, I understand its Manhattan, Amsterdam no less, but $18 for eggs benedict and $16 for plain buttermilk pancakes? Wait, what? -
Review from Diandra D.
New York, NY
5/3/2012 ROTD 5/21/2012
There's a reason Sarabeth's so frequently finds itself on those "Best Brunch" lists you see in New York Magazine, Time Out New York, and any other print or online publication that takes the time to generate such lists. Simply speaking, Sarabeth's KNOWS BRUNCH.
When my mom, brother, aunt and I went one Saturday morning, we got a sense of just how popular this place was in the neighborhood: the line was out the door, with people braving the cold in the hopes of snagging a table (even if they had to wait 30-40 minutes to do so).
Once seated, we decided to try a few things and sample each others meals (strategy, guys, strategy). On the menu: Eggs Benedict, lemon ricotta pancakes, almond-crusted french toast and the farmer's omelette.
There's nothing quite like lemon ricotta pancakes made the right way. The ricotta makes the batter extra light, so it seems like you're biting into a cloud of lemony sweetness - delicious. The almond crust on the french toast was not at all overpowering, providing a nice crunch to the sweet toast. Leeks, bacon, potato and Gruyere seem like a perfect mix for a nice winter soup, and that combo works equally well in an omelette: the creaminess of the Gruyere enhanced the saltiness of the bacon, while the leeks and potatoes managed to balance each other out. As for the eggs Benedict (which I ordered): sometimes this dish can be tricky if you don't get a good piece of Canadian bacon, if the egg isn't poached just right, or if the hollandaise is too heavy. No tricks here. Everything was great.
On a side note, my hilarious aunt was so in love with the Bloody Mary, she asked for a to-go cup to sip on the rest of it while we were walking around the city.Listed in: A Rose by Any Other ... ah,…
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Review from Richard L.
New York, NY
4/14/2012
This rating is for the Buttermilk Pancakes only. The service was fine but the food tasted like soft mushy bread. Tasteless. And it was $16.00 with 2 strawberries and 1/2 banana.
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Review from Barbara S.
Manhattan, NY
5/26/2012
Around forever!!! Makes breakfast my favorite meal.
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Review from Ashley R.
Scottsdale, AZ
5/24/2012
Best breakfast place ever! Seriously, this place is so cute. The inside is so quaint and homey. I felt like I was eating at some cute B&B on the New England coast. Yes, it's a little pricey but the food is excellent. I had delicious french toast and my boyfriend got the pancakes. We also ordered the basket of biscuits and muffins with preserves and we got the preserves sampler to take home because they were so yummy! The muffins weren't half bad either ;) We couldn't sit outside because it was pouring down rain but I bet it would be fun to just sit outside and leisurely drink coffee and enjoy your breakfast.
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Review from Allison C.
Manhattan, NY
3/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
Tasty, overpriced food in a nice Hamptons-esque setting.
I'd been to Sarabeth's near Columbus Circle years ago, and this location just last weekend. Both times I left satisfied but a bit underwhelmed given the price. I ordered the almond French toast, with strawberry sauce. It was so dry I needed to supplement every bite with a sip of water. Diner French toast is much better.
My boyfriend got the Red Roast omelette, which had some nice flavors but was nothing spectacular.
The best dish we ordered was the basket of muffins and preserves. The muffins were good, and the preserves were great. If I went again, I would try the potato waffles with pork apricot sausage. I've seen a few reviews lauding that one.
All of the pancake/waffle/french toast dishes were about $16 each. Not worth it.
And $4 for a small cup of perfectly average coffee? Get over yourself, Sarabeth's!
Their jam is awesome. My advice: pick some up here and then enjoy it on the carb of your choosing, in the comfort of your own home. -
Review from Michael T.
New York, NY
4/22/2012
Great brunch spot! A little expensive. The hundreds of reviews will confirm this. However, it was a sauna the day I was there for a Sunday brunch, there was a screaming baby at the next table, and I witnessed the hostess almost pick a fight with a customer who she thought was stealing a table - the customer was just saying hello to some friends.
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Review from Rosemarie T.
Diamond Bar, CA
3/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
Came here around 12:30 pm on a Wednesday (4/6/11 to be exact) and was seated immediately. We ordered the Classic Eggs Benedict ($17) & Lemon Ricotta pancakes ($15). The food came out pretty quickly, and they have really good service. The place is also decorated nicely and feels clean.
The Eggs Benedict was delicious. The English muffin was thick but still moist and soft. The ham was so good and tasty. There wasn't much hollandaise sauce but it wasn't necessary. There was also a small side salad of mixed greens that came with it.
The Lemon Ricotta pancakes came as 5 smaller, thinner pancakes with butter, syrup, and some berries on the side. I had no idea what to expect, but once I had a bite, it was really good! More lemon-y than cheesy, and not sure how they do it, but it works! -
Review from Nicole S.
Poughkeepsie, NY
3/5/2012
OK so here goes my first Yelp review!!!
Perhaps 5 stars is a bit exaggerate but I'm a big fan of customer service and everyone at Sarabeths was amazing yesterday. My friend and I had a 3pm reservation but she didn't show up until 3:45 (thanks a lot weekend MTA). The hostess was really nice about it and around 3:30 informed me that since brunch was ending at 4pm she would seat me so at the least part of our order could go in. The waitress was attentive, made suggestions and checked on us a few times.
The food was Great! The muffin basket was pretty good, I've definitely had better muffins but the homemade jam more then compensated. The four flowers juice is AMAZING!!! I'm usually not a fan of juice with banana in it but a friend gave me a recommendation so I went for it, and I'm so happy I did. In an attempt to not consume a weeks worth of sugar I passed on the ricotta lemon pancakes and went with the farmers omelette, substituting spinach for the leeks and egg whites. It was delicious, perfect amount of cheese and fillings, although a bit thicker than I prefer but still really good. Having already ordered the muffin basket, we skipped the toast and had a mixed green salad. I think the salad really sealed the deal for me, it complimented the eggs perfectly.
Another reason I enjoyed Sarabeths was the fact that we weren't rushed or given attitude for staying an extra hour and a half after finishing our meal. Of course I understand that it was after the brunch rush and it would have been a different story at 12:30. However, I've been to plenty of places that give you attitude if you stay too long when the place is empty. Great food and amazing customer service is worth 5 stars in my book. Yes this is probably one of the more expensive brunches I've paid for but, you get what you pay for and I was more than satisfied with this splurge. -
Review from Anne Marie B.
Manhattan, NY
2/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
I guess I just don't get the hype. I adore brunch, but Sarabeth's wasn't anything spectacular...certainly not worthy of the huge lines it garners on weekend mornings. Two of us had a nice meal, but I don't think it's really worth going back.
We decided to get two egg dishes and share them so we got the Farmer's omelet (leeks, bacon, potato, gruyere) and the Goldie Lox (scrambled eggs + lox). These come with your choice of bread so we both got pumpkin muffins (great until I took a bite and found raisins tainting the pumpkin, but that's a personal distaste). The omelet, while big, was very dry and the flavor was not that striking. The fillings were small and sometimes not present. The Goldie Lox was our favorite of the two because the eggs were much moister.
We also shared a side of pork and apricot breakfast sausage, which basically means pork sausage in a pile of apricot preserves. The sausage was tasty, sure, but I can buy similarly plump sausages from Trader Joe's just down the street and cook them up just as nicely.
Our waitress was very nice, so that was a plus, but the food was just mediocre and the prices were too high for the quality and quantity of food received. I would've like some breakfast potatoes on the side of my eggs or maybe a light salad and some fresh fruit. But no, just my dry omelet and raisin-infested muffin.
Maybe NY just doesn't understand what makes a brunch "1 hour wait"-worthy, but Sarabeth's isn't it. -
Review from Cleo K.
Manhattan, NY
3/31/2012
Thus far in my journey to find the city's best eggs benedict, Sarabeth's sits at the number two spot. Their thick english muffin is delicious, and the extra spices don't get lost in the thick hollandaise sauce. It's extra yummy, especially with a Sarabeth's bloody marry, which are always poured generously and come with lots of spice and junk inside.
For having the second best eggs benedict and the BEST bloody mary in the city, I should give Sarabeths a 5 rating. But they just jacked up the price on the eggs benedict by over 5 dollars a couple of months ago. In fact, they jacked up all of their prices. It's worth the price, but come on guys :) -
Review from Vina A.
2/9/2012
Walking into SBW is like stepping into a Martha Stewart magazine, which is cute and cozy if you don't think about it and adds a nice backdrop to the reliably tasty and satisfying breakfast foods.
The jams are amazing on everything. Farmer's omelet was beautifully made with gooey Gruyere, leek, potato and bacon bits and came with a good scone with jam and butter. The maple syrup really brought out the pumpkin in the pumpkin waffles. -
Review from Lacey R.
2/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'm still not 100% sure that the wait for Sarabeth's is worth it, but luckily this time the rest of our party was running late, so by the time they arrived, our table was ready. Yay!
I will say that the food is fantastic. If you don't order the bread/muffin basket with Sarabeth's signature jams, you're out of your goddamn mind.
I had amazing waffles with strawberries and banana, and the rest of our party raved about their food as well. Service was spot on, and for a crowded restaurant, you could still hear your own conversations pretty well. -
Review from Maggie M.
Boston, MA
2/26/2012
Had a great time at Sarabeth's a few weeks ago for brunch.
We sat outside (right!? crazy weather!!) and enjoyed the amazing weather. After reading the yelps I assumed we'd have a long wait, but for a party of 2 we only waited about 8-10 minutes.
The food was very good. I agree that the prices are steep for what you get, but my lemon ricotta pancakes were fantastic. I love that they serve them with REAL maple syrup. My fiancé had an omelette that he also really liked. The reviews of the jam are right - it really is delicious. Didn't feel the need to take any home, but it was definitely yummy.
Service was very friendly and attentive despite seeming a little understaffed. We didn't feel rushed (even though there was a definite wait for a table), payment was processed quickly, and we left feeling very satisfied with the experience.
Don't know if I would go back (prices are high for what you get) but I'm definitely glad we went. Prompt service, great food, and a nice (if small) outdoor space. -
Review from HL H.
Brooklyn, NY
2/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
Came on a Sunday for brunch. Got seated pretty quickly for a table of 3.
The almond French toast was delicious along with the apple sausage. I also tried the farmer's omelet which should be rich with gruyere cheese, but there was only a small piece of the cheese so it made the omelet pretty tasteless. The pumpkin muffin was also dry.
The decor is cute and great for groups. -
Review from Carlos R.
Corona, NY
2/14/2012
Sweet Benedict plate
Great farmers omelette
Freshly squeezed oh jay -
Review from G B.
Bronx, NY
2/15/2012 1 photo
Was in the mood for a Sunday Brunch, so into my favorite part of the city I go.
$$$- $15 Buttermilk pancakes were awesome. My girl friend's omelet was very good as well.
Service- Very nice and helpful.
The Wait- Im getting use to looking up a restaurant on Yelp!, and arriving at the place and being told 30-45min (11am-12pm Sunday) Its just the norm now. Also I figure all the tourist and other locals just do the same thing I do. Yelp is the best.
When crowded it feels very small, and a table for 2 will become a table for you, your guest and who ever is sitting next to you because your almost on top of each other.
Overall a great place to go for the time I went, I don't suggest groups but I do suggest their Jam.
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Review from debra p.
Teaneck, NJ
12/15/2011 Seated via OpenTable
I had always heard about how great Sarabeth's was but never actually went. Well, it worked out that very early Sunday morning my boyfriend and I grabbed the paper and had the most wonderful breakfast. The coffee was amazing (and a bit strong which we love) and the omelettes were simple but outstanding. It just goes to show that using incredibly fresh local products really does make a world of difference.
Can't wait to go back. -
Review from Jenny W.
Updated - 12/19/2011 3 photos
Okay, I lied, I did return to this location after being told at Alice's Teacup that it would be a 2.5 hour wait for 4! One of my friends was in the mood for pancakes, and so I whipped out my trusty Yelp app and searched for the nearest location, and lo-and behold, Sarabeth's was listed first. We walked the 7 blocks up to Sarabeth's and were told that our wait would be only 25 minutes (it was actually about 40).
By the time we were seated, we were very happy to be out of the cold (except for the occasional draft every time people went in and out. Try not to get a seat by the door!
Our very hungry tummies looked forward to the warm coffee (I forgot that it was so expensive here), the special soup of the day (crab and crawfish bisque), eggs benedict, salmon eggs benedict, buttermilk pancakes with strawberries and bananas, and almond encrusted french toast... Everything was delicious! The only one gripe I have was with the english muffins that my salmon eggs benny was served on... it left me wanting a bit more oopmf to the savoriness! I wish I didn't have to add salt and pepper to my meal but I did! Other than that it was a pretty good meal... til I got the check and realized how pricey this joint is (again).
This time I would say I would return happily, there are plenty of things on their menu to try!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/10/2010
Decor was cute, food was okay, service was meh.
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Review from J G.
Bronx, NY
3/27/2012
Sarabeth's is a good place for brunch, as long as you're ok with waiting. I've been there for Sunday brunch early in the afternoon twice and had to wait about 30 minutes each time. I wasn't in a rush so I was perfectly fine waiting.
On my first visit I had the buttermilk pancakes and on the second visit I had the classic egg benedict and split the french toast with my friend. All three dishes were good, and that's what you can expect at Sarabeth's, consistently good food. It's a bit overpriced for brunch, but it's worth the splurge from time to time because it's a nice atmosphere with good service and food that doesn't disappoint. -
Review from Elizabeth J.
Manhattan, NY
10/10/2011
Came here over the weekend with a friend and it was well worth the (30 minute) wait. I would say home cooking, but sorry mama doesn't cook breakfast like this. Nor would she pay $15 for some eggs. With that said the food overall was bomb!
You can tell everything is made fresh and with love.
Red Omelet: Always after some spice, this omelet was not to disappoint (even added some hot sauce to top it off) . Came w/a pumpkin muffin!!
Lemon & Ricotta Pancakes: I hate pancakes, and these made me have order envy! They were super fluffy and delicious
Cheese Blintzes w/sour cream and apple butter for dessert = heaven.
A little bubblie, a little OJ -set for a day of success.
I would recommend making a reservation. Worth the wait, but who likes waiting..... -
Review from Tim N.
Manhattan, NY
12/31/2011
I didn't think Sarabeth's was anything to write home about. We had the potato waffles and the salmon benedict. Both were good, but I won't be coming back here anytime soon.
So far I thought Popover Cafe was more delicious and they have popovers! yum! -
Review from Lauren L.
11/17/2011 3 photos
I dined at Sarabeth's last night and can't stop thinking about it! I came here somewhat on whim too and I'm thrilled that I chose Sarabeths as my eating destination. My friend and I wanted to meet for dinner and he was coming up from uptown so this was the middle. I quickly did some leg work to find a spot on the UWS and through playing around on Yelp, it lead to Sarabeths. I made a reservation for 6:30 and couldn't wait!
I had arrived a few minutes late, but on a Wednesday night they weren't too busy. It's a very quant eatery. You walk in and you first get the feel of a bakery but as you look towards the back it has more of restaurant feel to it. My friend and I were seated at a booth that was tucked away in the corner which was just perfect. Our waitress, Steph, came over and got us started with a bottle of wine. We had a Riesling that had just come in and was new to the menu, Steph highly recommended it, and while I'm no big wine-O it was fruity and delicious.
They then brought out some complimentary bread that was fresh out of the oven. The ones with the raisins was my favorite. When it came time to order, I knew what I wanted but I had to make sure I was getting the right thing! So I asked Steph how the scallops were and she didn't have anything bad to say. What really sold me was the polenta pumpkin cake that came with the entree.
I had the Grilled Maine Diver Sea Scallops pumpkin polenta cake, mini micro greens, sage brown butter sauce. I know this is going to be a seasonal item but I want it to stay on their menu forever. In fact, I would just like to have the polenta as an entree entree. It wasn't your typical polenta either, not creamy or really firm, they met in the middle. The polenta was surrounded by 4 big scallops that were drizzled in some of the best sage brown butter sauce I've ever had. The polenta with a little butter sauce was really the icing on the cake though, the pumpkin spice flavor was accented very nicely. The scallops were perpared perfectly and topped nicely with some fresh veggies. I'll be back to have this dish again before it's off the menu ... and that's saying alot because I don't usually hit restaurants twice!
My friend had the Pan-Roasted Free-Range Chicken Breast roasted garlic mash, haricot verts, chicken ajus. But instead of garlic mash he opted for spinach. He was ranting and raving over the spinach and they gave a really nice amount of it. The chicken was a nice sized piece and was gone in the matter of minutes so I assume it was good!!
After our meal, we just had to have dessert, and because I'm all things pumpkin right now we ordered the ... wait for it ... pumpkin tart!! A beautiful little round tart was brought to our table topped with whipped cream and pumpkin seeds. I'm not sure which dish made my taste buds dance more when it came to the pumpkin flavoring. The tart was delightful and just enough to satisfy ones sweet tooth. I will say though, the presentation of all the other dishes were shown some love but the dessert dish wasn't ... I would have enjoyed if the pumpkin tart dish got some decorative love even it was just sprinkling some cinnamon on the plate so it didn't look so sad and lonely!
And to round out the meal, we ordered another bottle of wine! One thing I really liked about Steph, she had a heavy hand so when she poured that wine, she didn't hold back! She was very attentive and more than helpful with the menu. It was just a relaxing dinner and the food was just outstanding. It appears as if they may be more of a brunch spot, which I will have to try but the dinner was a stand out for me! -
Review from Donna S.
New York, NY
3/15/2012 Seated via OpenTable
We had a reservation for three on a Monday at 1230p. The restaurant was far from full. I asked for a quiet table, as we had not seen each other in some time and were headed for a wake, following lunch. I pointed out a table in the rear corner and was told that was a table usually for 4 or 5, and we could not sit there, despite the restaurant having ample empty tables. .I was shown to a noisy spot on a row a tables against a wall. Not happy.
The service was otherwise good and the food good as well. Nothing special. -
Review from Nic L.
Queens, NY
1/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
A great brunch location but expect to wait since they don't accept reservations until 3pm. Also by "great" I mean the food. The service is good, the ambiance is boring. I love the green & white omlette & the Four Flowers juice (signature drink); and you can't leave with trying their jam, that's a given. Come for bruch fare; expect great food but not much else.
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Review from Jen N.
10/5/2011
A nice, little brunch spot located in Upper West Side! A friend and I made reservations online for brunch this past Friday. The restaurant was pretty full but there were still a couple tables open. There were also a few tables out on the patio but of course they were already taken because of the gorgeous weather this past weekend.
I ended up ordering the Popeye Eggs and it was fantastic. Popeye Eggs included scrambled eggs, ham, and sauteed spinach topped on an english muffin. It seemed like there were at least 4 eggs scrambled because it definitely was a lot of food. The english muffin was amazing! Sarabeth's english muffin seemed more like a thick slice of loaf bread rather than the kind you normally find in the grocery store. It was crusty, buttery, and so tasty.
I also ordered a pumpkin muffin on the side because, frankly, it's now fall and I will happily eat pumpkin everything! It was served with butter and their delicious preserves. The pumpkin muffin was just as I had hoped for. -
Review from Daisy J.
San Francisco, CA
10/11/2011
WAY OVERRATED
Waited 45 minutes, had red omelette, food is way overpriced and nothing distinguishable. Also they have a sanitation score of B, which is nothing to be proud of.
It seems like a tourist destination... I think locals would know of better places -
Review from Morgan P.
Manhattan, NY
10/10/2011 Seated via OpenTable
I heart, heart , heart this restaurant. I've only been here during brunch but i definitely recommend making a reservation via open table if you don't want to wait a while for a table on the weekend.
The food is to die for. The homemade bread and muffins are delish. I had to buy some of their jam to bring home. Makes you want to like the knife afterwards. The chicken sausage is also very good. The Red Omelet and the Ricotta pancakes are a must have. The price will make you do a double take, but once you taste them, you'll forget you just ate $15 eggs until you get the bill. Eh, you only live once. -
Review from Min K.
Manhattan, NY
2/27/2012
i've been to both on the east and west side.
it's just alright, but not a brunch place i immediately think of.
got the my red omelette and pumpkin muffin.
my friend got the eggs benedict.
can't say much because i don't remember much about the food.
came here for sunday brunch. it was busy but we didn't have any trouble finding seating. -
Review from Christine C.
Manhattan, NY
12/3/2011
Loved the four flowers juice! Perfect for the beginning of a day. Went here for brunch and had the gardens omelett. It was delicious! Would come back again and try others.
It was a Saturday - make sure you have reservations or get there early! The line is super long if not. -
Review from Albert S.
Manhattan, NY
3/2/2012
Dinner. Very slow night, maybe six other tables. Enjoyed the lobster prix fixe with two friends, great deal. Lovely country chic decor, server was attentive and very accommodating. Will have to return to try their brunch soon.
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Review from Lili K.
10/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
40 minute wait on a Sunday afternoon. I had the Red Omelet, which was fluffy with some light sour cream on top, but it needed more substance to it. For $15, it was pretty pricey. It came with a muffin of choice (I chose the berry corn), with some light butter and strawberry jam. All pretty nice, but without the wow factor.
Nothing spectacular about the service, either. The place has some light blue walls, with some cabinets, coat hooks, etc to make the restaurant look like you're dining at someone's home. -
Review from Patrick S.
Oakland, CA
1/31/2012
Nice breakfast spot, but I was a little let down on my visit. Sarabeth's is a little plain Jane. Perhaps I was not adventurous enough in my ordering. Will give them another try when I'm in town.
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Review from Rachel T.
1/31/2012
I came here with my dad for brunch and really loved it. The atmosphere was very hamptons-esque but it was light and a very nice setting for a more upscale brunch on the UWS. The coffee was excellent and the muffins were also moist and flavorful. I ordered the chicken sandwich with avocado, cheese, lettuce and a side of french fries. The portion was absolutely humongous! I had to take half of it home to eat later. The sandwich was excellent though- full of flavor! I would recommend this place for brunch anytime- however we did come on the later side which meant we didn't have to wait as long which might be something to consider.
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Review from Courtney T.
Nolita, Manhattan, NY
3/4/2012
Absolutely best brunch experience- that is of course after being seated. My only big gripe with this place is that they do not accept brunch reservations, so the four of us had to wait nearly an hour for a table. We didn't mind it at first, we already knew we would have to wait a while and it just gave us more time to catch up. Once finally inside, we were warmly greeted and offered superior service for the entirety of the meal. Everyone loved what they ordered- each item was truly delicious and I was a fan of my more-than-enough mimosa placed on the table for me to add more in the flute at any time- a real treat. The four of us had an amazing brunch here, it could have only been improved by an immediately available table for four.
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Review from Myah T.
Jersey City, NJ
9/12/2011
Went here this past weekend with a girlfriend and we both loved it!
Drinks: The pickled blood marys were extremely tasty and only $5 for a huge goblet - maybe a little light on the liquor content, but the huge size of the drink made up for it.
My friend had the four flowers fresh fruit juice and she was happy! You can tell they only used high quality fresh fruits.
Brunch:
I got their famous lemon and ricotta pancakes which totally lived up to everyone's reviews! They were AMAZING! Nice delicate lemon curd ricotta flavor, perfect pancake consistency, thickness and size. They aren't those typical oversized, overly bready types of pancakes. Whenever I order pancakes, I rarely finish them all, but these were gone in a jiffy! Also had a side of bacon for $7, over priced, but I needed some protein with my pancakes :) Bacon was good- nothing too out of the ordinary.
My friend got their potato waffles which were also a hit! Not quite on the same level as the lemon ricotta pancakes, but delish nonetheless. The sausage that came with were great! very farm fresh taste and everything was well cooked.
Got the raspberry bread pudding to go and heated it up in the microwave when I got home. totally yummy!!!
I would definitely hit up this place again. -
Review from sasha h.
9/30/2011
I know this place is cliche and now has many locations so less of a personal feel but i used to live nearby and was a frequent visitor so i guess i still remember it fondly. I only go for brunch which mind you is slightly on the pricier side for certain items (juice is $6 / granola is $9).
Juice: Four flowers is really good -just the right amount of sweet, their other juices are fresh squeezed
Sweet breakfast: Lemon and ricotta pancakes, French toast (apple cinnamon is really sweet but the regular is pretty good, very fluffy)
Eggs: Salmon eggs benedict, The red omelet, Spinach and goat cheese (these are good not great)
sides: Love the three pepper home fried potatoes
Muffin: they give this as a side with some dishes, the pumpkin is really yummy if you like the taste of pumpkins
I'd also add that sometimes it feels like the crowd has shifted to an older one so its the place i take my mom to now -
Review from Yoly O.
Manhattan, NY
2/19/2012
Since most everyone else seems to place a review about brunch, I thought it would be nice for people to know about their regular dinner menu. I made a reservation for a Saturday night, so didn't have to wait for a table. The staff was friendly, curtious and efficient. I had their creamy tomato soup, which was incredible.... smooth and creamy yet filled with chunks of tender tomato, onions and other veggies. I had the shrimp risotto for the main course, which was delicious and filling. I topped off the dinner with their creamy cheesecake for dessert and enjoyed the whole meal with a nice bottle of white wine that was affordable and delicious. Such a nice experience with great service. Now I'm looking forward to their brunch and will post about it later.
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Review from Joanna N.
Santa Ana, CA
10/21/2011 3 photos
I had brunch here on my last day in NY - we had reservations @ 8:30 am on a Sunday, so there was no wait! =)
This is home cooking style, but with very fresh ingredients. Their "three bears style" hot porridge is too cute!!!
I had the Farmer's Omelette (w/ leeks, bacon, chunks of potato, & gruyere cheese), a banana muffin w/ preserves, and a four flowers juice (blend of orange, fresh pineapple, banana & pomegranate).
The hubs had the morning crunch.
Highlights:
-the morning crunch is super filling! (& be careful with the honey - it makes it VERY sweet!)
-the banana muffin w/ preserves was AUH-MAZING!
-4 flowers juice - delicious!
All-in-all Sarabeth's was a great way to end my NYC trip!Listed in: NYC Edition
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Review from Lam N.
6/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm not sure why such a cozy, homey looking place feels so sterile and unfriendly inside. It might be the service, which wasn't terrible, but didn't really seem to want to be there.
I ordered the Farmer's Omelette, which sounds awesome but it felt more like Farmer's leftovers thrown in with some unseasoned eggs. My gf ordered the "fat and fluffy french toast," which may have been fat at one point, but were now just sadly bulimic and were fluffy much in the way that bricks are.
If i'm paying over $45 for a breakfast, I expect something more than uninspired, overcooked eggs and stale french toast.
Can't think of a single reason to go back to Sarablehs.
