Fig & Olive is one of The 9 Best Places for Shortbread in Midtown East, New York.

1. Fig & Olive

7.9
10 E 52nd St (btwn 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Midtown East · 153 tips and reviews

Angela L.Angela Lin: Truffle Penne & the shortbread dessert with cherry pistachio and mascarpone cheese!!

ᴡ W.ᴡ Weldin: Might just be my most fave restaurant in Manahattan -- the Mushroom Truffle crostini is an absolute must-have!

B .B 💫: The food is delicious for your eyes and mouth. Love it!

The Modern—Bar Room is one of The 9 Best Places for Shortbread in Midtown East, New York.

2. The Modern—Bar Room

8.7
9 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 51 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Sublime and peaceful dining experience. Try any of the tasting menus with wine, they’re well worth the price. Nice place to take a break and have a drink while exploring MoMA.

EaterEater: The tarte flambee is one of the best bar snacks in NYC. [Eater 38 Member]

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: I just adore this place, decor-wise and food-wise. Prefer the bar room over the dining room. The mushroom soup is healthy and delicious.

Baked By Melissa is one of The 9 Best Places for Shortbread in Midtown East, New York.

3. Baked By Melissa

8.0
109 E 42nd St (btwn Park & Lexington), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Midtown East · 38 tips and reviews

Kristine Y.Kristine Yapp: Best cupcakes in the city hand down! You better try them if you haven't. Cinnamon is my favorite.

Lia Deliana S.Lia Deliana S.: Try all the flavors!!! One for each flavor ;p

Michelle M.Michelle Mu: Peanut butter cup to die for!

Nerai is one of The 9 Best Places for Shortbread in Midtown East, New York.

4. Nerai

8.0
55 E 54th St, New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Midtown East · 42 tips and reviews

John S.John Shrimp: Nerai offers a contemporary twist on sophisticated Greek food in the heart of New York

rahul d.rahul d: Great King Salmon w/ spinach rice & crispy leeks

Leon J.Leon Josowitz: Salad tomatoes not good, zucchini chips soggy. I've had better Greek food.

Starbucks is one of The 9 Best Places for Shortbread in Midtown East, New York.

5. Starbucks

7.6
600 Madison Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews

Joey F.Joey Frangella: Such a comforting and spacious environment compared to other Starbucks.

Jess B.Jess Borum: This Starbucks stinks! Always a long line and the employees clearly hate their jobs.

MeridithMeridith: Terrible location. Always a line, inefficient staff. Disappointing.

Tutuma Social Club is one of The 9 Best Places for Shortbread in Midtown East, New York.

6. Tutuma Social Club

7.1
164 E 56th St (3rd ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Midtown East · 9 tips and reviews

Carlos G. J.Carlos G. Jara: A deadly combination of peruvian cuisine and afro-peruvian jazz LIVE! This is a unique place in the entire east coast! if you come to New York, you MUST visit Tutuma!

Aksana B.Aksana Berdnikova: The most beautiful music I have ever herd!!

LaurenLauren: Music is always killin.

Starbucks is one of The 9 Best Places for Shortbread in Midtown East, New York.

7. Starbucks

7.0
560 Lexington Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 18 tips and reviews

Moses A.Moses A: Their new hazelnut macchiato is amazeballs!

James D.James Donegan: The Sunday manager (salt-and-pepper white guy) is a douche. Always so angry and annoyed.

Meghan C.Meghan C: Line is long on weekday mornings but the staff keeps it moving and are nice, as an added bonus.

The Smith is one of The 9 Best Places for Shortbread in Midtown East, New York.

8. The Smith

8.7
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: While dinner here is awesome, we prefer to eat at this hip spot for brunch - reservations are a must. The BLT+E is to die for, and what makes it extra delicious is that it's served on a croissant!

Jasmine B.Jasmine Benun: Unisex bathroom, enter at your own risk.

AskMenAskMen: 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.

Sarabeth's is one of The 9 Best Places for Shortbread in Midtown East, New York.

9. Sarabeth's

8.4
40 Central Park S (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 558 tips and reviews

Wayne H.Wayne Hinson: Awesome pumpkin waffle with a view of Central Park. Nice

Alya N.Alya Nasser: The cream of tomato is the best in the city.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This is a great place for Brunch or Lunch. Try the Cream of Tomato Soup and the Grilled Smoked Mozzarella Sandwich. The burger is pretty tasty too!