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1. Australian Homemade
New York, NY 10001
Category:
Desserts
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District
Australian Homemade has been promising to open for months with big bold signs, to the point where I was convinced the business would never open. When it finally did, I was a bit mystified at my first visit. Rather than having the chocolates it's so…More »
2. Barney Greengrass
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-4707
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Delis
Neighbourhood: Upper West Side
New York City is a brutal place to have a business. If you last a decade it's pretty amazing, half a century is incredible. How about a century?! Any place with that kind of longevity deserved a look.
The front window of Barney Greengrass is full…More »
3. Bouchon Bakery
New York, NY 10019
(212) 823-9366
Categories:
Bakeries,
French,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West
Recently returned for a quick bite and tried their mini Lobster Roll. This thing was absolutely delicious. The bread was nice and soft, the lobster salad on it was buttery and delicious with perfect texture. I'm glad this thing was relatively…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/2/2010
My first exposure to Bouchon was a coworker bringing in some of their chocolate treats into work one… Read more »
4. Café Pick Me Up
New York, NY 10009
(212) 673-7231
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bagels,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
Fighting through the cold weather on the first day of January 2010, my sister and I were looking for a nice, comfortable coffee shop to hang out in. Sure there are Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts galore around the Village, but I wanted something…More »
5. D'Espresso
It's hard to pass by D'Espresso and not do a double take. Its motif involves wallpaper featuring rows and rows of book son shelves. Their retro-modern decor includes plain looking (but comfy) chairs, a very clean counter layout and a brightly lit…More »
6. Dunkin' Donuts
New York, NY 10019
(212) 315-2616
Category:
Donuts
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West
I've been to this location twice in the afternoon. Once during the weekend, once during the week. Compared to some other D&D's, this one is a hole in the wall. There's nowhere to sit and the staff ranges from unwelcoming to super friendly…More »
7. Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
New York, NY 10009
(212) 420-7030
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Donuts
Neighbourhood: East Village
For some weird reason, the area between 14th and 7th street on first avenue is almost devoid of anything resembling a Starbucks or comfortable cafe that you can sit in and chill out with a nice drink, so after some running around on a hot day I…More »
8. Dunkin' Donuts
This is the closest Dunkin' Donuts to my workplace, so I've visited on occasion to grab a nice cup of joe. While not huge, this is a moderate sized Dunkin' Donuts with a clean setting and it has the current "cafe" style of decoration with the brown…More »
9. Empire Coffee & Tea Company
New York, NY 10036
(212) 268-1220
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District
Tucked away in a corner of Hell's Kitchen right across from the Port Authority Bus Terminal is Empire Coffee & Tea company. Like its spiritual sister store Porto Rico, there are huge sacks of coffee beans inside and shelves lined with tea leaves…More »
10. Gregory's Coffee
New York, NY 10018
(212) 764-6730
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
I've been coming here regularly since my first visit and I haven't regretted it. The staff is always super friendly, be they original staff or new people just joining on. Lately I've gotten into their lattes, my favorite being the Soy Latte which…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/11/2011
I never thought I'd give any coffee place five stars, but Gregory's Coffee definitely wins. I've… Read more »
11. Gregory's Coffee
I'm a big fan of the Gregory's Coffee chain, having already visited two of their other locations in midtown, I was excited to hear about a new one opening on the East Side! I didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised when I entered…More »
12. The Grey Dog's Coffee
New York, NY 10003
(212) 414-4739
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Greenwich Village, Union Square
My friends and I had been walking for about ten blocks trying to find a place to chill after dinner, and Grey Dog Coffee caught my eye. Its wood and brick interior with dark, candlelit tables just looked so warm and welcoming on a cold winter day.…More »
13. Kosher Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts can be a mixed bag. It's a large chain in New Jersey, you can scarcely drive for five minutes without passing one in my parts, but some are grungy while others are immaculate. This particular Dunkin Donuts is definitely more of the…More »
14. Lily O'Brien's Chocolate Cafe
New York, NY 10018
(212) 575-0631
Categories:
Desserts,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
Normally I'm dashing past this place at about four miles an hour trying to get to my bus as I cross over from the East Side. However, last night a sign stopped me like a cartoon character with the typical puffs of smoke on my heels as I saw a sign…More »
15. Malibu Diner
New York, NY 10011
(212) 691-1369
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Diners
Neighbourhood: Chelsea
There's quite a diversity of food in this area of Manhattan, but sometimes you want one restaurant where all types of food from omelets to wraps to burgers are served. When I want that, I hunt for a diner - and last night Malibu Diner was chosen.
The…More »
16. Macchiato Espresso Bar
New York, NY 10017
(212) 867-6772
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Midtown East
The midtown east area is a weird one when it comes to food. It's not all high priced or low end. It's a mish mash of both of those and everything in between. Macchiato Espresso Bar is one of those places that stands out in the crowd. Its bold…More »
17. McDonald's
Wandering into Union Station at 7:45am, I didn't know what to expect to find in terms of food. I just knew I was starving. The Food Court was closed, oh well. I passed by a Starbucks that was jam packed with people (and no seating to boot). Blah.…More »
18. McDonald's
Manhattan, NY 10036
(212) 840-6250
Category:
Fast Food
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
The glitz and glamor of Broadway and nearby theaters is reflected in the design of this McDonalds. Having been featured on the Travel Channel's McDonalds special, it occurred to me that I never bothered to review this branch even though I've gone to…More »
19. Mei Li Wah Bakery
New York, NY 10013
(212) 966-7866
I grew up going to Mei Lei Wah, the predecessor to this version of the restaurant/cafe. Its new feel is very modern, looking more like a hip, bubble tea place than the old skool Chinatown dingy dive it once represented. Its staff has changed…More »
20. Newsbar
New York, NY 10003
(212) 353-1246
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches,
Bagels
Neighbourhoods: Greenwich Village, Union Square
Whenever i go to any place that bases itself on coffee I really look for a certain level of comfort. Does the place "welcome" me? With Newsbar I think I began to feel that welcoming when I saw the handle to the door was shaped like a partly curled…More »
21. Pinho's Bakery
When I moved to New Jersey about five years ago, I was very unfamiliar with suburban life. I was used to being able to go to a corner deli and get a good sandwich with some type of mayo packed salad. I missed having that, until I happened upon…More »
22. Porto Rico Importing Co.
New York, NY 10003
(212) 533-1982
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: East Village
I love coffee. The funny part is, I never had much of it as a teenager or even in my early 20's, but around my late 20's something clicked and I became a big fan of the bean and the wonderful drinks that can come from it. However, more often than…More »
23. Rize Coffee
New York, NY 10168
(212) 663-7493
Categories:
Cafes,
Coffee & Tea,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill
Set in the base of one of the older office buildings in the area, Rize Coffee is in a beautiful space. It looks like something right out of the 50's or 60's, classic New York City with dark colors, yellowish amber lights and lots of glass windows…More »
24. Rockn' Joe
Cranford is a beautiful little town, and in this concentrated area are all different types of food ranging from sushi to tapas. Rockin Joe stands out in the area as a coffee house/bistro with a different type of vibe. Its wood decor and big cushy…More »
25. Rockn' Joe
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-1660
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Sandwiches
I've been to the other Rockn' Joe a few towns away but that was more for dessert and coffee. This time around it was for a full fledged meal. Its decor mirrors that of its nearby counterpart. LP covers decorate the walls, there is a requisite…More »
26. Starbucks
Tucked away in the Aviation Plaza shopping center, near an AT&T store and Gamestop is a nice respite from the madness of shopping, a Starbucks. Here, outdoor seating, spacious indoors and a clean store await.
I'm not a regular at this Starbucks so I…More »
27. Stone Park Café
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 369-0082
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Park Slope
I used to live down the block from the location that would become Stone Park Café, so I was quite intrigued when what I used to know as an unused storefront (and one time bodega) was now a trendy looking cafe/restaurant serving breakfast. My friends…More »
28. Stumptown Coffee Roasters
New York, NY 10001
(212) 679-2222
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Flatiron
Tucked away into a section of the Ace Hotel, this small coffee shop draws a constant crowd even on a Tuesday night. A classic looking counter takes up a good portion of this relatively small space, with one wall covered in packs of their coffee…More »
29. The Chocolate Room
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 783-2900
Categories:
Chocolatiers and Shops,
Desserts
Neighbourhood: Park Slope
The Chocolate Room seeks to live up to its name in both appearance and every other taste related sense. When you walk in, a host of chocolate based items greet you as well as a display of chocolates and truffles. Among the items you can purchase to…More »
30. Three Star Coffee Shop
Tired, worn out from a long walk through Central Park and hankering for a quick snack, I dropped by the Three Star Coffee Shop mainly because of its ambiance and cheap menu. The inside looks like it hasn't been renovated for a few decades. Dark…More »
31. Trader Joe's
I LOVE Trader Joe's. Ever since I began to regularly shop at the Westfiled, NJ branch, I sing the praises of the store and its staff regularly. They're always so chipper, friendly and down to Earth I really enjoy shopping there for the product and…More »
32. Trader Joe's
I love Trader Joe's, and it is a regular stop for me when I shop week to week. I'm pretty sure I've developed a rather unhealthy dependency on some of their products and I say the term "three buck chuck" at least once a week. It's safe to say I'm a…More »
33. The Westway Diner
New York, NY 10036
(212) 582-7661
Category:
Diners
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District
Okay Westway, what happened?! Did the economy really hit you that hard? And where did the good waiters go? I recently paid a few visits to the Westway, and unlike the positive experience I had previously, the past few were lackluster at best.
First…More »
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5/17/2009
Living in New Jersey for the past few years, I've grown very accustomed to driving all of fifteen… Read more »
34. Whole Foods Market
New York, NY 10003
(212) 673-5388
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Greenwich Village, Union Square
Visiting food markets is a bit of a hobby of mine. I just love walking up and down aisles and seeing an awesome array of ingredients. Whole Foods has a fantastic reputation for carrying good ingredients and I applaud them for that.
This branch…More »
35. Whole Foods Market
New York, NY 10002
(212) 420-1320
Categories:
Grocery,
Health Markets
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
It's pretty amazing what a different perspective one can get on a chain of stores by visiting different branches. My first exposure to Whole Foods was the one in Union Square, whcih I'm convinced they should offer you combat helmets and Kevlar armor…More »
36. Yu King Bakery
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 996-3888
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Bath Beach, Bensonhurst
I was helping out a friend in the area and realized I needed some grub after a few hours, so during a break I walked down to 86 street under the elevated train tracks to see what I could find. I lived in this area in the 80's when it was still…More »
Recently updated lists from Benson Y.
Time to go food shopping! (15)Places I love to go to pick up the necessities of life! |
Desserts & Sweets and all that bad-for-you stuff (33)I believe in watching what I eat, but sometimes you've got to bust loose and let yourself have something that is undeniably bad for you. These are all venues that offer desserts or other tasty treats to enjoy in the NY/NJ area. |
Places to Stay Away from (11)When you go out to eat enough, some places just don't cut it. This list is for those businesses I would never send my friends or family to. |
Pizzalicious (11)Pizza is my favorite food in the world. Its diverse, you can put almost anything on it that's edible (emphasis on almost). This list represents some of the pizza venues I've visited in the NY/NJ area. Some are tasty, others make you cry but it's fun giving these places a try. |
Entertainment Venues (11)From plays to movies, this is a list of entertainment venues in the NY/NJ area that I've visited. Some are fantastic, others not so much, but the reviews are all worth a read. |
Chinatown NYC Hit List (11)Visiting Chinatown in New York City? Then here are some of the places you must visit! |
Diners rule! (12)Don't know what you want to eat? A diner is always handy. You can have breakfast, lunch or dinner ANY TIME! This list celebrates the various diners I've visited and reviewed on Yelp. Good or bad, I hope you enjoy the reviews! |
The Geek List (11)Some of my favorite geeky joints to visit for memorabilia, entertainment and fun. |
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Yelping SinceJanuary 2009
Things I Lovelaughing, loving, sharing, creating and improving.
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My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm dressed as a giant bat patrolling the rooftops of Gotham
Why You Should Read My ReviewsBecause you want delicousness in your reviews and your food.
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