Chanel is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

1. Chanel

8.2
15 E 57th St (btwn 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Boutique · Midtown East · 16 tips and reviews

Wade H.Wade Howell: these folks are prissy and pretentious but when you pull 10,000$ in Chanel bags, shoes and accessories from your gym bag, they get all kinds of nice and happy to see you!

FiFi AwardsFiFi Awards: Uptown NY Boutique location of 2012's FiFi Hall of Fame Inductee Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's eponymous label. Did you know Chanel has won 26 FiFi's in the past 40 years?

Sthephanno de Bourbon S.Sthephanno de Bourbon Swaskophf Grimaldi: I love it my makeup bag @ChanelBeauty

Cartier is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

2. Cartier

8.3
767 5th Ave (59th Street), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · Midtown East · 9 tips and reviews

Pam R.Pam R.: The new temporary (next 2-3 yrs) store is right behind the Apple Store. More spacious/less pretentious than the original location. More selection (esp for watches on 1st floor) and good service.

RosanaRosana: My favorite store!!

Natalya D.Natalya D: When everything is perfect♥️

Bumble & Bumble is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

3. Bumble & Bumble

9.3
146 E 56th St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Hair Salon · Midtown East · 50 tips and reviews

Lauren F.Lauren Fernandes: Randy is the best for a cut and Clayton does beautiful balayage. This place is friendly and stylish without being pretentious

christina m.christina mcleod: coco is amazing, pricey but well worth it

amberleighamberleigh: Joey is the best for cuts; Grato is beyond amazing for color...

Le Pain Quotidien is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

4. Le Pain Quotidien

7.0
937 2nd Ave (btw 50th St & 49th St), New York, NY
Café · Turtle Bay · 46 tips and reviews

SQLRockstarSQLRockstar: When you want a pretentious breakfast, this is the place to go!

Nat F.Nat F: Organic blueberry and corn scone with jam and ricotta cheese is too die for!!! Asparagus and goat cheese Omlette so good!

Lukas B.Lukas Bauer: free wifi - i like

Monkey Bar is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

5. Monkey Bar

8.5
60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews

Hannah D.Hannah D: It may seem pretentious but go in with an open mind and read some Hemingway first. The food is good but some minor details are missing. Atmosphere is why you go.

EaterEater: Cocktail maven Julie Reiner revamped the list and the bartenders. As has always been the case, the room is dark, romantic, and old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink.

Bergdorf GoodmanBergdorf Goodman: It's a BG New York City Secret! Victoria Beckham loves this uber chic and classic bar. Read more.

Salon de Ning is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

6. Salon de Ning

7.9
The Peninsula New York, 700 5th Ave, New York (at W 55th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 85 tips and reviews

ММММ: Nice views (the Metropolitan Club has a better view of the same albeit private & more pretentious). But...$24 Dark n Stormy is atrocious given the TERRIBLE quality. Start here but go elsewhere. Fast.

ММММ: Good publicly available views (the Metropolitan Club has a phenomenal view of the same albeit pretentious). $24 Dark n Stormy is atrocious given the terrible quality. Start here but go elsewhere. Fast

amico8amico8: Nice out door Roof top bar try the malbec wine fantastic

Le Pain Quotidien is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

7. Le Pain Quotidien

7.3
16 E 44th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Bakery · Midtown East · 37 tips and reviews

SQLRockstarSQLRockstar: Looking for a pretentious faux-French breakfast? You'll find it here!

Vitta b.Vitta bella: Banana/Fig muffin is so good. Try the ice coffee with almond milk and then if you want more take a couple of mini brownies home or just sit and relax with FREE Wi-Fi and FREE coffee refills.

Ignacio S.Ignacio Sb: Good food, good drinks, good service and free wifi... What else?

Caffe Linda is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

8. Caffe Linda

145 E 49th St (Lexington Ave and 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 27 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Curry: Good food quiet enough to do a business lunch nice without being pretentious

Timothy J.Timothy Joyce: The salmon here is great! Cooked perfectly and not over seasoned.

KelleyKelley: So good. Everything is amazing. You can't go wrong. The pasta is served hot and is delicious. The staff is friendly and the service is great. Neighborhood gem- we will definitely be back! 🍰🍷🍝🍝🍝

CHOPT is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

9. CHOPT

6.7
60 E 56th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Salad Restaurant · Midtown East · 43 tips and reviews

Kellie H.Kellie Honeycutt: It may sound a wee bit pretentious, but the (seasonal) artisanal lettuce with herbs is incredibly yummy

Freka S.Freka Sexy: Adobo Chicken (seasonal) ceaser salad with creamy ceaser dressing.

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: I like chop't their salad is fresh n pretty good portion...but I don't know about this location... I like other locations better..

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

10. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.2
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1874 tips and reviews

Richard T.Richard Taylor: Take a free audio tour. Ignore the pretentious adult explanations and listen to the great kid ones

Katie S.Katie Schloss: Home to arguably the best modern art collection in the world, be sure to spend some time in the garden on a warm summer evening.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Read more.

Books Kinokuniya is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

11. Books Kinokuniya

9.4
1073 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 40th & W 41st St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Midtown East · 202 tips and reviews

Manny B.Manny Baez: Great bookstore. Really great English and Japanese book selection. Great Murakami selection of course. Love the cafe on the second floor.

nymagnymag: Tucked on the second floor of this Japanese bookstore is a counter selling perfect afternoon snacks. Food & Wine editor Dana Cowin loves the umebashi plum rice balls, she told us in her NY Diet. Read more.

🎀Karen🌈🎀Karen🌈: Don't be surprised if the security follows you around if you aren't Asian. I love kino but their security often turns me off to shopping there as I am not a thief.

Quality Meats is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

12. Quality Meats

8.8
57 W 58th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 317 tips and reviews

Russ A.Russ Allison: If you like beets, the beet salad is one of the best I've ever had. Deconstructed, with multiple surprises -- wow!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Updated take on the classic steakhouse with sights like a four pound rib steak to share.

Kim P.Kim Pham: Do not leave without trying the corn creme brulee. It is like nothing and everything you think it will be.

Sushi Yasuda is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

13. Sushi Yasuda

8.9
204 E 43rd St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 256 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Reservations needed for I've-died-&-gone-to-heaven sushi! No creative rolls here. All about fresh, raw fish & for sushi purists. Order Chef's starred daily fish & definitely splurge for the Omakase!

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Reserve a seat at the bar of this bamboo-clad space to watch Tatsu and Mitsu—as they’re called by regulars—dispatch purist renditions of nigiri onto wooden trays in elegant, efficient movements. Read more.

Dara H.Dara Hashemi: Make a reservation at the bar and ask to sit in front of Yasuda him self so he can learn you something. Very very expensive but unforgettable experience. Don't waste your time if you crave rolls.

Apple Fifth Avenue is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

14. Apple Fifth Avenue

8.9
767 5th Ave (btwn E 58th & E 59th St), New York, NY
Electronics Store · Midtown East · 1236 tips and reviews

EddieStarrEddieStarr: A Beautiful Location & World Class Service and Extremely Knowledgeable Genius help & FREE Classes , I highly reccommend . Save time and schedule and appoinent online, Apple 4 All

(RED)(RED): Choose the (PRODUCT) RED iPod nano & Apple gives a portion of the proceeds to help fight AIDS in Africa. It costs the same as all the others!

macnewsmacnews: Apple Store 5th Avenue, ΤΗΕ MOST popular Apple Store around the world!

Bergdorf Goodman is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Midtown East, New York.

15. Bergdorf Goodman

8.7
754 5th Ave (btwn E 57th & E 58th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Midtown East · 241 tips and reviews

Minka Monica L.Minka Monica Li: Love bergdorf's. Excellent selection of shoes. Comfortable shopping environment & not as hectic as other department stores.

BravoBravo: I love to work with Charles in Fendi and Tina in Personal Shopping. I love the Bergdorf shoe selection, and their gowns are among the best in the city. I always treat myself to lunch on 7th floor. Ask

LogoTVLogoTV: I love Bergdorf Men's store! I'd buy one of everything in there if I could. - Mike Ruiz, The A-List: New York