1. Birch Coffee
8.6
750 Columbus Ave (btwn W 96th & W 97th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper West Side · 104 tips and reviews
Josh Olken: DELICIOUS grilled cheese and avocado, among other tasty small plates, and great selection of beer on tap (served in actual pint glasses, thank you).
Simon H: Grilled cheese avocado and tomato sandwich is highly recommended
Swati: Roasted tomato, avocado, grilled cheese is yummy (I got mine on multi grain bread). Wifi sign in is a little annoying, though not a huge deal.
2. Daily Provisions
9.0
375 Amsterdam Ave (at W78th St), New York, NY
Café · Upper West Side · 24 tips and reviews
Natalie LeMoss: Expensive, but great food and drinks! The hot chocolate is unmatched, and the grilled cheese and tomato soup are perfectly homey and comforting
Herman Thomas: If you want to refresh your mood then make sure to visit here. Its wonderful place to go with friends.
Elizabeth Burstein: Phenomenal flavors. Roast beef sando, blt, and black and white cookies
3. Alice's Tea Cup
8.4
102 W 73rd St (btwn Columbus & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Tea Room · Upper West Side · 205 tips and reviews
Julia Herrera: Good selection of teas, scones and grilled cheese!!
Zeba Siddiqi: Mad hatter tea platter , grilled veggies sandwich & off course their variety of teas! Do try the rose indian tea
Jenn Schwartz: Most playful brunch ever. Excellent scones, extensive tea list, and optional fairy dust. What more could you want?
4. Épicerie Boulud
8.0
1900 Broadway (at W 64th St), New York, NY
Café · Lincoln Square · 137 tips and reviews
Michael Galpert: The "Grilled Cheese Du Jour." The selection is by Anne Saxelby, one of the most talented cheese experts & affineur Hervé Mons, so there's always going to be something delicious between the bread.
Beth Bates: Amazing iced coffee and great sandwiches (I like the grilled cheese du jour made with Saxelby Cheesemongers' delicious cheeses)
Kayla Le Goff: As a general rule, the hot sandwiches are far better than the cold. Especially the pork belly BLT!
7. Amsterdam Ale House
7.6
340 Amsterdam Ave (at W 76th St.), New York, NY
Pub · Upper West Side · 117 tips and reviews
Jacqui The great: All around awesome Great prices, Fabulous food (goat cheese and grilled veggie sandwich yum!) Dog friendly! only buzzkills are they don't deliver AND hostess is NASTY but don't let that deter you
Mischa: Great selection of rotating drafts and fair price for a nicer beer than a Stella. Depending on your budget, the special bottles can be a good idea or just a great turndown if you're not a big beer fan
Akshay Patil: Surprisingly good selection of local seasonal brews. Order up a $6 glass of something 10%+ abv and feel just a bit smug about finding this place.
8. The Milling Room
8.9
446 Columbus Ave (at W 81st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 52 tips and reviews
Mon: The braised short rib hash is to die for, I will keep dreaming about it everyday for the rest of my life.
Zach Hamed: Hidden gem on Upper West Side with American/Mediterranean cuisine. Chicken, risotto, and codfish all delicious. Beautiful high ceilings and old fashioned decor.
Tracy Hixon: The special cocktail of the day had a huge jalapeno flavored ice cube in it, try it! Tasty octopus, salads and pasta in a relaxed atmosphere
9. Malecon Restaurant II
8.3
764 Amsterdam Ave (btw 97th St & 98th St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 44 tips and reviews
Sean McKenzie: One of the best and most consistent Spanish restaurant in NYC. The chicken with onion and green peppers is a great selection from their vast menu!
Village Voice: Readers' Poll winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Soup!
Eddie Marrero: On a budget? You need go any further than this local neighborhood eatery serving up authentic delights from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Try the Roasted Chicken! AMAZING!!!
11. Tropical Sensation
7.5
953 Amsterdam Ave (at W 107th St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 25 tips and reviews
Eddie Marrero: Another Excellent Latin American Restaurant serving up Caribbean inspired delights that will keep you coming back again, and again. Very affordable. Casual Attire. Friendly Staff. Muy bueno!
Martha Garcia: Extraordinary service, food is delicious, drinks are awesome n is an amazing atmosphere I just love it
Celeste Mota: Everything here is yummy :)
13. The Smith
8.4
1900 Broadway (at W 63rd St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 345 tips and reviews
New York PR: The grilled chicken sandwich and Caesar salad were overdressed so order anything with a dressing on the side.
BuzzFeed: The Smith is an NYC mini-chain, but this is its best location by far. It’s huge, with tons of outdoor seating and a great view of Lincoln Center. Read more.
The Corcoran Group: The newest of the 3 Smith restaurants, this one is a welcome addition to the area. We love to start with the potato chips and blue cheese fondue, followed by the lobster roll or roasted chicken salad.
15. Sarabeth's West
8.0
423 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 80th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Upper West Side · 139 tips and reviews
Nathan Rice: This is one of my favorite restaurant's in NY for brunch or breakfast. Great service, comfortable environment, good food.
Kim Hoedeman: The Tomato soup tastes like Angels peeing on your tongue :)
Sherry O: You can't go wrong with the fluffy French toast OR the lemon ricotta pancakes. Both are great dishes! Eggs Benny was good but ham could have seasoned more. Bon a petit!