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The East Pole Kitchen & Bar

New American Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$

Upper East Side, New York

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Ranked #5 for brunch food in the Upper East Side
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Time Out New York
"grilled beets and crushed the chicken kiev"(6 Tips)
"Yummy avo toast with a great homemade hot sauce."(11 Tips)
""Start with the Scotch egg, because it's an egg wrapped in sausage,..."(4 Tips)
"The kale Caesar is also delicious."(3 Tips)

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Zach HamedJuly 6, 2014
Awesome brunch spot on the Upper East Side. Sit outside if the weather is warm, or under the skylight if it isn't. Avocado toast, eggs florentine, or yogurt and granola are all great bets.
Time Out New YorkSeptember 16, 2014
Try the sundae, bourbon-vanilla & Scotch-chocolate ice creams form the base; the booze factor are cherries soaked in Pimm’s, and salted-caramel chocolate sauce & whipped cream mellow the alky punch. Read more
EaterNovember 7, 2013
Chef Nicholas Wilber's menu includes light dishes like fluke crudo, white gazpacho, and roasted heirloom carrots, as well as things like chicken Kiev and a bacon cheeseburger with duck fat fries.
Morgan McKeeJanuary 6, 2019
Casual brunch. Surprisingly busy, and even saw the Barefoot Contessa! Yummy avo toast with a great homemade hot sauce. Service a bit slow so order multiple drinks at a time 😉
Fati HussainJune 23, 2015
The crab toast was great, grilled cheese is pretty standard. I like the ambience here, it has a lot of natural light
Ramya VPFebruary 15, 2014
One of the best brunches in NY (best in UES). Simple yet so complex in its flavors - soul satisfying, no pretension, and incredible incredible service and people- feels like home should be.
Andrew D.June 24, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The Burger and Duck Fat Fries are great. The Chocolate Espresso Bread Pudding is delicious. Rocky, the hostess, is fabulous and Dennis the Maitre d' is fantastic too!
Thea RodgersOctober 30, 2013
All dishes were pretty basic, but delicious. Try kale Caesar salad, orecchiette, crab & avocado toast. Made us wait 40 minutes for our table, offered free crudo for the wait & then charged us for it!
Qian SunDecember 20, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The food is great. I wish the seats r more separate on the sofa side. All I hear is next seats's convocation. And very hard to walk around the tables. It's too crowded!!!
RCNovember 5, 2017
Really inventive cocktail list. Big enough for larger parties. The burger really is fantastic.
Hr RyuNovember 27, 2013
ORDER: Roasted cherry tomato and curry toast, Peekytoe crab on toast, Heirloom-bean salad with pig’s cheeks, Fish pie, Ice-cream sundae or Bread-pudding special
Morgan PolotanApril 6, 2015
Great neighborhood place, and amazing service. The owner comped several items because the fries we ordered never came.
Tracy QuashaOctober 30, 2017
Great spot for dinner on ues. Young fun vibe. Nice outdoor seating. Chicken Kiev is great.
New York PostAugust 18, 2014
Cheap and charming grilled cheese ($8). The Vermont cheddar, brightened with a chutney-like spread on crunchy Pullman toast, can feed two; it’s hipped up with house-made pickles. Read more
Claudia NewmanSeptember 11, 2013
Lobster & fennel pie a must. Chicken Kiev is special. Scotch egg snack is great. Share mains.
AmateurConciergeMay 14, 2017
Great patio brunch spot with indoor seating under a sunlight on a nice day. Food is average but you're paying for the ambience.
Daniel PowellNovember 11, 2017
Very good - swordfish was great and wait staff was friendly. A little crowded in the front but overall a really good meal.
Celena ChanOctober 11, 2015
Super cute brunch, the avocado toast with eggs were super delicious and no wait on a sat afternoon!
Anna MOFebruary 22, 2016
Very good brunch. Nice atmosphere and fresh food. Good option in the neighborhood.
miles lennonDecember 16, 2016
Surprisingly trendy for its location. Dim lit, cozy atmosphere. Get the whole roasted cauliflower appetizer
Patrick LoveMarch 24, 2017
Great service. Interesting cocktail and food choices. Great food. Pleasant atmosphere. Lots of natural light.
Paige CNovember 20, 2022
Wonderful service and ambiance. The food was delicious, as was the wine. Really enjoyed it here.
Alice EunjinApril 29, 2015
"Start with the Scotch egg, because it's an egg wrapped in sausage, then make moves with the Dutch apple pancake with bourbon maple syrup."
Odile RoujolMarch 7, 2019
Nice lights and tapas cocktails ( mojito is excellent).
Ryan ZolaApril 16, 2014
Start with the Scotch egg, because it's an egg wrapped in sausage, then make moves with the Dutch apple pancake with bourbon maple syrup.
Jordan MMarch 23, 2018
The rumors are true: the avocado toast IS that good.
AleNovember 18, 2018
English Breakfast and Avoca Toast with sauce on the side. Great place and nice venue
Kelsey LJanuary 16, 2019
Cute brunch spot. An intimate atmosphere where you can actually have a conversation
Marc SOctober 24, 2015
Good neighborhood bar and restaurant, if you're neighborhood is the UES where there are few options.
ChristineOctober 19, 2013
Delicious apple cocktail! Would recommend the pumpkin soup and apple cocktail for a perfect fall day.
Ashley MowreyApril 4, 2015
mmmm....Avocado toast comes with two perfectly sous vide soft-boiled eggs, house-made hot sauce, and a heaping crown of cilantro.
suneelAugust 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
brunch- the maple old fashioned, salmon toast, avocado toast. all amazing.
Lindsey KimJune 14, 2016
Get the macro plate! The kale Caesar is also delicious.
mgsweetenFebruary 28, 2015
Delish! Had the burrata with grilled beets and crushed the chicken kiev
The GorodMarch 4, 2015
Tomato soup is amazing here! Must try!!
Kimberly AllsebrookDecember 25, 2014
The best avocado toast with soft boiled egg and hot sauce - wonderful brunch!
Dana FlynnJune 7, 2014
Fantastic oysters, good food, but extremely underwhelming service quality. The waitress forgot our orders and left before we were finished eating. Time to step up your game.
Abigail KofflerJanuary 2, 2015
Try the macro plate, a symphony of veggies, at this cute UES spot.
Teymour GolsorkhiOctober 6, 2013
Food is pretty great, drinks are great...order the "smoked peach" from the cocktail menu...
Ricky SherrillSeptember 2, 2014
Be sure to try the Sundae with the bourbon-chocolate ice cream. 😍
Jen PSeptember 15, 2015
Raspberry mint lemonade is a great refreshing drink.
Greg MacDonaldMarch 18, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Great neighborhood spot with amazing food!
Andrea BarrezuetaAugust 17, 2014
Decent food with healthy portions and ingredients. Wouldn't run back to it but it's good alternative in the area
Michael HarperOctober 11, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Cocktails are great, dishes inventive and done with care
The GorodMarch 4, 2015
Perfect place for a Saturday brunch)!
Julie EschbacherOctober 24, 2013
Scotch egg, kale ceaser, and chicken kiev make for a solid order! Avoid the bass, pretty bland and uninteresting.
Armando GarciaFebruary 13, 2015
Christina must be stuck up, food is great, service was amazing!
Rob DSeptember 20, 2013
Don't make a reservation on Open Table, they will call you the day of to cancel it.
Odile RoujolMarch 7, 2019
Perfect with friends
Joe MontesJanuary 3, 2017
My friends and I went here for dinner on NYE and the service was awful. The food is pretty good, but definitely was way overpriced for a pre fixe.

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