1. Buttercup Bake Shop
8.4
973 2nd Ave (btwn E 51st & E 52nd), New York, NY
Bakery · Turtle Bay · 71 tips and reviews
Diane Weiss: OMG try the choc pudding ( choc trifle) choc pudding, choc cake and whipped cream in layers.... Pure comfort food!
Tarrah: Red Velvet cupcake is by far the best in the city!! I also suggest the Peanut Butter & Jelly cupcake- jelly filled with peanut butter frosting ;) Read more.
New York Habitat: Get the banana pudding and some red velvet cupcakes. Eat it all in one sitting, rinse, repeat.
3. Starbucks
7.6
655 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 23 tips and reviews
David Willmore: Friendly service and well made latte, but they closed a few minutes earlier than their posted hours
V. Bella: The new Hazelnut Macchiato is a must have!
Sexy LF: Need an infusion of energy? This Starbucks gives you a double dose. If Josie takes your order you'll be upbeat even if there's a line. She's got such a great spirit. Positive energy + coffee = power!
5. Dishes
7.5
399 Park Ave (btwn 53rd & 54th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Midtown East · 49 tips and reviews
Olessya K: A bit overpriced but absolutely fresh and delicious! Try the tuna cheddar on Jerusalem bagel
Adam Rothenberg: Get the Tobago smoothie, you will thank me
Victoria Dweck: The most unbelievable salad/lunch place. Talk about high line deli, this is it.
6. Karizma Lounge
6.8
244 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hookah Bar · Turtle Bay · 27 tips and reviews
Kim C.: Opened 2 months ago, beautiful spot, good service & cheap drinks at happy hour.
Michael Clarke: I like the fact that they refill your hookah constantly
Joyce: awesome place, good music, drinks, and lots of flavorful hookahs! Try the "king tut" hookah.
7. The Smith
8.8
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews
Amy Mixa: Spicy blood orange margarita and the jalapeño cheese grits are my favs!!!
Jasmine Benun: Unisex bathroom, enter at your own risk.
AskMen: Aside from seafood towers & ceviche, the menu also includes smart comfort food like fried chicken & potato waffles, and St. Louis-style sticky ribs. Read more.