Inès is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. Inès

8.3
419 E 74th St, New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 16 tips and reviews

Lauren B.Lauren B.: Adorable cafe with neighborhood vibes and delicious food!

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Welcoming this new neighborhood café that carry a few of my faves: cold brew, breakfast sandwiches, Dough doughnuts & Kouign-Amman’s! :)

L E.L Erskine: Delightful food and service! A happy find.

Java Girl is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. Java Girl

7.9
348 E 66th St (btw 1st Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 57 tips and reviews

Bug E.Bug E: great neighborhood spot with good coffee & excellent food. the chocolate covered blue berries and ham and cheese croissants are a must.

Riana Z.Riana Zimmerman: Cute neighborhood spot to catch up with friends on the weekend.

Thalia P.Thalia Pl: Cosy atmosphere, good coffee, neighborhood feeling

The East Pole Kitchen & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. The East Pole Kitchen & Bar

8.3
133 E 65th St (Lexington), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 77 tips and reviews

Morgan P.Morgan Polotan: Great neighborhood place, and amazing service. The owner comped several items because the fries we ordered never came.

Greg M.Greg MacDonald: Great neighborhood spot with amazing food!

Daniel P.Daniel Powell: Very good - swordfish was great and wait staff was friendly. A little crowded in the front but overall a really good meal.

Stella & Fly is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. Stella & Fly

8.7
1705 1st Ave, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Yorkville · 10 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lieb: Great neighborhood spot, great drinks - better people working there.

Sidney S.Sidney Stehle: good coffee! there is also a quiet downstairs space with comfy chairs, couches and tables. best place to work on the UES.

JackieJackie: Cozy, friendly neighborhood wine bar/coffee shop that’s new. Happy hour until 9p with $9 wines. Menu with cheese plates and charcuterie coming soon.

St. Stephen's Greenmarket is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. St. Stephen's Greenmarket

7.7
82nd Street (1st Avenue), New York, NY
Farmers Market · Yorkville · 17 tips and reviews

Rebecca W.Rebecca W: Great neighborhood spot on Saturdays

Paige C.Paige C: I love all of the fresh produce, flowers and baked goods that grace this market every Saturday morning. What a neighborhood gem!

Georgia R.Georgia R: Correction: they DO take credit cards. Great produce, great prices. Open on chilliest winter days!

The Painted Lady is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. The Painted Lady

8.3
1825 2nd Ave (btwn E 94th & 95th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Yorkville · 9 tips and reviews

Q K.Q Kim: Lobster roll. good neighborhood vibes and the workers are really nice and caring!

Anthony M.Anthony Malchar: Happy hour till 8 and I loved the burger. Good fries too

Kate L.Kate Lieb: Burger is really good!

Donna Margherita is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. Donna Margherita

8.2
1304 2nd Ave (E 68st and 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Upper East Side · 10 tips and reviews

Nick C.Nick Conti: Absolutely delicious...pasta was like being in Italy!! A new neighborhood gem!!!

Natalie L.Natalie LeMoss: The staff is so welcoming and friendly, this restaurant is Italian approved! Recommend the grilled octopus, chicken Milanese, and the ricotta cheesecake

Darren C.Darren Camilleri: Bruschetta with ricotta and Parma ham: fettuccine al ragú; ricotta cheesecake.

83 1/2 is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. 83 1/2

8.3
345 E 83rd St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 22 tips and reviews

Morgan B.Morgan Buell: The ravioli of the day is a must! Classic neighborhood gem! Must dine! Ask for Vinny!

Paige C.Paige C: Always go for the specials - their menu is seasonal and sourced from local farms and vendors. Gnocchi is a favorite of ours. They have a new one to offer every time we come.

Chris T.Chris Towe: Ask about the 6 course 'blind' tasting menu. You sit at a bar overlooking the kitchen.

Salvo's Pizzabar is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. Salvo's Pizzabar

8.5
1477 York Ave, New York, NY
Pizzeria · Upper East Side · 29 tips and reviews

Carol S.Carol Schneider-Weinberg: pasta with garli oil and broccoli yummy great service neighborhood gem

Amy M.Amy Mixa: Really good pizza and not too pricey! I really liked the white pizza and the chicken parm pizza.

Mike G.Mike Gutkin: Really enjoy the food here. Brand new place and just what this Upper East Side block needed. Hits the spot.

Hutch and Waldo is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. Hutch and Waldo

8.3
247 E 81st St, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Yorkville · 26 tips and reviews

Paige C.Paige C: Super friendly owners and staff. What a cozy little neighborhood gem! Very sunny spot too.

Nina L.Nina LoSchiavo: Incredible espresso beverages from Parlor Beans! The owner is incredibly friendly and has created a lovely communal atmosphere at the shop.

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Don’t understand why this spot’s so popular..$11 for a regular coffee + a hibiscus iced tea is totally overpriced.

Le Charlot is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. Le Charlot

8.3
19 E 69th St (btwn Madison Ave & Park Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 30 tips and reviews

IsabelIsabel: The mussels are perfect at this lovely neighborhood restaurant ! The staff is very sweet and helpful especially with recommending wines.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A great date spot on the Upper East Side that typically draws in a younger crowd. The food is very classic French bistro and consistently delicious. The outdoor seating is lovely during the spring.

Jason S.Jason Schulweis: Small, cute, neighborhood-y feeling spot on UES. Not overly French with the cuisine but enough of the bistro vibe. Loved the salmon, tuna and off-menu Cajun chicken. Crab salad is a great starter.

Bel Ami is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

12. Bel Ami

8.4
30 E 68th St (at Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 56 tips and reviews

Derek F.Derek Fromson: Cute little neighborhood gem with sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries and good coffee. Not to be missed for a quick bite or coffee/tea if you're nearby.

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: French Inspired gem hiding at 68th and Madison. This is the ultimate spot for an afternoon pick me up. Quite small but the variety of sandwiches & pasteries are wide and the coffee is rather excellent

Kinjil M.Kinjil Mathur: Great stop post Central Park morning run for coffee and pastries.

Orsay is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

13. Orsay

8.4
1057 Lexington Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 46 tips and reviews

Rebecca P.Rebecca Plaine: Loved the laid back neighborhood feel. Very friendly staff.

heather p.heather pink: This is the most underated restarant in the city. The steak tartare is probably the best in the country. I've never had a bad meal here. Also, I've never had an issue with the servers being rude.

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: The BEST Steak Tartare in town!

Pil Pil is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

14. Pil Pil

8.7
265 E 78th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Upper East Side · 72 tips and reviews

Polina W.Polina Weitz: Fun neighborhood spot for Spanish tapas and wine. They don't take reservations, so could get busy.

theathea: Really delicious and filling tapas paired with helpful wine suggestions. Prepare for a night of fried food and cheese.

Chrissy F.Chrissy Fuego: Amazing happy hour! $3 Sangria $5 Tapas. Authentic croquetas de jamon.

Thai Hot Box is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in the Upper East Side, New York.

15. Thai Hot Box

7.5
1598 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Upper East Side · 2 tips and reviews

Polina W.Polina Weitz: Amazing Thai food in a tiny casual neighborhood spot. Service is great too. Highly recommended.

Debby B.Debby Butlien: Crispy pork with anything! Tom Kha soup!