La Bella Ferrara
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

108 Mulberry St
New York, NY 10013

Ed U. writes: "Someday - and that day may never come - I'll call upon you to do a service for me. But until that day, accept this justice as a gift on my daughter's wedding day."...I think Don Vito Corleone was talking about the cannolis from La Bella Ferrara,…

New Beef King
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

89 Bayard St
New York, NY 10013

Ted S. writes: Pretty much a surprise as I had no idea that China had any sort of established Beef Jerky tradition... who knew?  They seem to have all the other culinary bases covered in their vast repetoire so why not the fine art of drying beef (and pork).  This…

Pea & Pickles
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Brooklyn Heights

55 Washington St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

haley p. writes: After living in Midtown Manhattan for about 9 months, I was thrilled to move to Brooklyn Heights and find that there was a great 24 hour convenience store/deli/grocery store nearly right across from where I was living (St. George Hotel dorm). Aside…

Red Flame Coffee Shop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

67 W 44th Street
New York, NY 10036

Liz S. writes: I love diners. I REALLY love NY diners.  I REALLY REALLY love NY Greek diners.

Red Flame is a very reliable, traditional Greek diner.  It can get crowded at lunch time, so I enjoy it for a good greasy breakfast or late-night dinner.  

At diners, you…

P & C Bagels Inc
Neighborhood: Queens/Middle Village

7905 Metropolitan Ave
Middle Village, NY 11379

Jeff H. writes: The bagels here are pretty much the best in the Queens.  Though they may not compare with Murray's in the city, I've yet to have a bagel that tasted as good and was as fresh.  

The bagels are continually being baked and served.  The place offers other…

Le Tableau
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

511 E 5th St
New York, NY 10003

Flora G. writes: The first time I went here, I was so drunk, all I could remember was the food being amazing...but I didn't Yelp about it, because I wasn't sure if my intoxicated state had anything to do with the food tasting so good.  But I have recently returned…

The Ginger Man
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

11 E 36th St
New York, NY 10016

Jen D. writes: So 4 Korean FBI Agents and one roundeye girl walk into a bar... What does the roundeye girl see?

3 words:

CHIMAY...

ON....

TAP...

Fuck...

Me...

Good...

Yeah...

!!!!!!!!!

Marlow and Sons
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

81 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Kaelea A. writes: First off, to ensure the very best of Marlow and Sons do not sit in the front room. Charming as it is to dine in a vintage grocery store, the warmly lit rustic atmosphere in the back goes better with the food. And the amount of money you will be…

DT-UT
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1626 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10028

Atif I. writes: "How you doin'?" I asked the girl on the couch as I flashed her a slightly crooked smile.

"Great" she smiled back, "but, I am waiting for someone"

"Oh, sorry.. but can't blame a guy for trying... you know".

She nods understandingly. Her answer allows…

Ralph's Italian Ices
Neighborhood: Queens/Bayside

21413 41st Ave
Bayside, NY 11361

Jimmy J. writes: I'm not a big fan of sweets. Like ice cream, I prefer my Italian ice to be as bland as possible. Whenever I come here, I always go for the most unadventurous flavor available. Bubblegum flavored Italian ice? No thanks. I'll have a lime flavored one,…

Alt Coffee
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

137 Ave A
New York, NY 10009

Danielle H. writes: I miss this place. I forget what it's called now, it's still a coffee shop but it doesn't have the same vibe. It's sort of lame now.
True, the people that worked at ALT could be pretentious fuckfaces and the couches were old and it was kinda cave-like…

Eileen's Special Cheesecake
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

17 Cleveland Place
212.966.5585
New York, NY 10012

Sean T. writes: Recommended for: Miniature cakes...

Service 2, Selection 3, Quality 3.

I was relieved to find amongst all the glowing review that my dessert Professor, the guru himself gave this place the same rating I am.  I do remember reading awhile back that this…

Sweet Melissa Patisserie
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Cobble Hill

276 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Emily I. writes: This is a great place to go after a date.  The inside is fairly small, but they have plenty of chairs and tables set up outside.  On a nice day you can sit outside and enjoy the weather and the scenery.  The cappuccinos are excellent.   They managed…

Naidre's
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

382 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

karen b. writes: I love this place for their breakfast burrito (though it could have a side of salsa if they are looking for suggestions), energy cookie and my all time favorite, cardamom coffee. The service is SLOOOOOW, albeit friendly, on Mondays, but the rest of…

Smith and Vine
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Gowanus, Brooklyn/Cobble Hill

246 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231

angela h. writes: Thank you Smith & Vine for your 10 dollar and under table.  I used to pick my cheap-o wines based on the bottle labels.  The prettiest or most unique labels would win me over, which never really led to many enjoyable wine drinking experiences.  

So,…

Deluxe Food Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

79 Elizabeth St
New York, NY 10013

Sean T. writes: Recommended for:  Meats, poultry, pork, fish and pre-made eats.

Service 3, Selection 5, Quality 5.

Have you ever wondered what a place would be like if you crammed in 100 people into a space that can hold 60 and throw in hundred dollar bills falling…

St. Mark's Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

21 Saint Marks Pl
New York, NY 10003

stephy s. writes: Thank goodness for little markets selling fancy lime water with electrolytes! Cuz in this humidity, yuck.

Anyhoo, I was rollin around the St. Mark's area yesterday and found myself rather parched and thanks to this store, all was right in the world…

Juan Valdez Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

140 E 57th Street
New York, NY 10022

Srini V. writes: Great relaxed setting with a view to nurturing patrons who like to enjoy their coffee at a slow and deliberate pace.

It is these same people though who could perhaps tolerate the inefficiencies of the cafe--from when you place your order, the…

Elk Candy
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1628 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10028

kathy k. writes: does anyone know what happened to ELK? I grew up in Yorkville and whenever I go to the city a visit to ELK was always a must! The  marzipan was delicious and the dark chocolate perfect. All of a sudden it closed; when and why!?!?!?

The Pickle Guys
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chinatown

49 Essex St
New York, NY 10002

Scott P. writes: My recent journey to NYC from San Francisco landed me in the middle of everything --Broadway, Time Square, Chelsea, Grand Central Station, etc But the only thing I wanted to do was hunt down the Pickle Guys!

Took the subway to SOHO, found a NY Deli…

Blue Ribbon Bakery Market - To Go
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

14 Bedford Street
New York, NY 10012

Natalie W. writes: A small, charming neighborhood find tucked away on Bedford Street. From the storefront window of hanging milk glass light fixtures and marble countertops, you'll see an array of freshly baked breads, linen covered baskets, and a small open fridge…

77th Street Sunday Flea & Green Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

Columbus Avenue and 76th St
New York, NY 10024

Claire Y. writes: Since my first visit, I am completely smitten with this lovely market in the Upper West Side.  Yes, the fact that this is where Joe and Kathleen (Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan) have a conversation about ripeness of mangos in You've Got Mail adds a little…

Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meat Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

285 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10014

daniel m. writes: I am a chef and love this place to death.. I find it to be the best butcher in New York..

Whether its 25 pound of buffalo marrow, 20 pounds of foie gras, venison ribs, venison loin, quail, duck, goose, lamb, or aged ribeyes, this place has it all..…

Debauve & Gallais
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

20 E. 69th Street
New York, NY 10021

Edwin C. writes: If Richart is the elegant modernist of chocolate, La Maison the polished conservative, Vosges the trendy urbanite, Mariebelle the charming cutie, Jacques Torres the fun uncle, and Max Brenner the marketing MBA, then Debauve & Gallais is the refined…

Green Tea Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

45 Mott St
Ste A
New York, NY 10013

Myko L. writes: As a homage to Jaychan of SF and LA yelp fame:

Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Popcorn Chicken Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Mango Slushie Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba Boba…

Cafe Sutra
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Windsor Terrace

639A 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

omar a. writes: Cafe Sutra might just be south slope best kept secret in Brooklyn. The small coffee shop has a friendly atmosphere and wi-fi connection. It is a miniature version of the Tea Lounge. When I come to Cafe Sutra I order my favorite tea, a green tea…

Valhalla
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

815 9th Ave
New York, NY 10019

Brian K. writes: Valhalla is apparently the name of the hall from Scandinavian mythology for slain heroes.  It's also a pretty catchy name for one of NYC's best beer snob bars.  On a rainy Saturday with a couple of hours to kill, I spent some time in a nearly empty…

Tal Bagels
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

333 E 86th Street
New York, NY 10028

RoDERICK a. writes: I would say this is the Upper East Side's hidden treasure. But having been on lines that can go for about 15 minutes, its not exactly a secret. They specialize in bagels, hope I didn't give anything away there. Fresh bagels, and every variety you can…

Cousin Johns Cafe & Bakery
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

70 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217

BP K. writes: Without a doubt Cousin John's makes some of the best pastries and desserts I've ever tasted. I'm serious, I've never had a better eclair in my life.  And their cheesecake? Wow.  I don't even really like sweets and I find it hard to resist.

BREAKDOWN:…

Habana Outpost
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Fort Greene

757 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11230

Javier M. writes: What a perfect way to end the night! Habana Outpost could possibly be my new best friend. Not only it conveys a fun, lax and colorful (compliment definitely intended) environment, but the food is fantastic and the frozen mojitos were hijacked from…

Emack & Bolios Ice Cream
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1564 1st Ave
New York, NY 10028

Megan C. writes: Ohhh MYYY!!! Heaven opened up and poured buckets of creaaamy delicious ice cream all over me!

Emack... Bolio... please please pppleaaase!!! Open more locations and put all of the other horrible ice cream shops out of business! Your ice cream is so…

Grab
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Windsor Terrace

438 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Eden M. writes: Cerignola olives, homemade membrillo paste, and this stinky cheese with a mold crust that makes me drool and wrinkle my nose at the same time.  If I park myself on the tile floor and just go into a food coma, do you think that would be cool?  No.…

Ronnybrook Farm Dairy
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Meatpacking District, Manhattan/Chelsea

Chelsea Market
75 9th Ave
New York, NY 10011

diana r. writes: For someone who's lactose intolerant, I sure do love dairy.  I could sit at the milk bar drinking chocolate milk and blackberry yogurt all day long.  

But I wouldn't sit next to me if I were you.

Omonia Cafe
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

3220 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106

victoria h. writes: mmm baklava! Love it. This is the real deal here. Established in 1977,
they are currently renovating, so seating may be limited, though there were tables set up outside along the side of the cafe.

I learned tonight, that OMONIA in Greek "denotes…

Saurin Parke Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Manhattan Valley

301 W 110th St
New York, NY 10026

Rachel D. writes: 3 cheers for yelp for helping me find this excellent respite from the oppressive studying environment at school.  here's what I like about it:
1. delicious mocha with whipped cream
2. friendly staff
3. cool decor
4. diverse clientele
5. good selection of…

Citarella
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

2135 Broadway
New York, NY 10023

Andrea D. writes: Their fish is practically alive (only they are very, very filleted). Amazing, fresh fish that'll make your mouth water even raw. We stopped in here just after doing the heavy lifting at Fairway Market next door and I was so amazed at the selection…

Essex St Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

120 Essex St
New York, NY 10002

stephy s. writes: So after surviving the maddening "Sell, SELL, SEEEELLL?!!?!??" war zone that is NY's Chinatown area, my friend and I needed to grab some groceries for a din din party she was attending this eve. And so we decided to hit Essex since the reviews were…

Ninth Avenue International Foods
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

543 9th Ave
New York, NY 10018

kevin l. writes: This is one of my favorite international groceries in the city. Total character place. Looks like a no-go on the outside but the proof is in what you take home! I wish I went by this location more often -- I always have to make a point of going out…

Despana
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

408 Broome St
New York, NY 10013

Frank W. writes: A bit overpriced, but nice store specializing in meats, cheeses, and other treats from Spain.  I guess, I was a little disappointed that there weren't more Spanish sweets because I have fond memories of delicious baked goods, marzipans, and even…