4. Toasties East
8.2
6 E 48th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 25 tips and reviews
Vicky Davis: The hot dishes & daily specials are remarkable and the sandwich line is always the length of the place, but worth the wait. Not cheap, the portions are huge.
Victoria G: Finally get the hype for sandwiches. Best hot sandwiches I have ever had. Get the Sgt Sweet Pepper on a hero. It's off the menu.
David Li: If you enjoy being fat, have them keep the skin on the turkey. Perfection
5. Eclair Bakery
8.6
305 E 53rd St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Sutton Place · 46 tips and reviews
Kourosh Behnam: Great place for pastry. I wish the coffee was just as good. The creme brûlée was a bit eggy. One of the best tiramisu I have ever had.
Serious Eats: A small bakery with some excellent pastries. Don't miss the fresh croissants.
Zayed Khan: One of the better pains au chocolat I've had in NYC. Buttery w/o being heavy, perfectly flaky, and a healthy amount of filling (double chocolate rolls: rich and not overly sweet).
8. Le Pain Quotidien
7.4
16 E 44th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Bakery · Midtown East · 37 tips and reviews
Karen: The mushroom and gruyere quiche is delicious. Try the mixed berry tart for dessert.
Ignacio Sb: Good food, good drinks, good service and free wifi... What else?
JJay043: A Belgian classic, always a best choice for traditional European pastry, excellent traditional bread and savory lunches. I love this location close to commercial areas but in a quiet side street.