Crema's Take
“Bel Ami's real strength is its Upper East Side charm and reliable pastry program rather than its coffee execution—expect sweet, thoughtful sandwiches and a pretty corner setup perfect for lingering over breakfast, but skip it if you're a coffee purist. The space has genuine appeal for a casual morning meet-up or people-watching session with outdoor seating, though inconsistent espresso work means you're better off ordering their food-forward offerings.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I love checking out new cafes when I’m in NYC and was excited to try this place but unfortunately did not have the best experience. I ordered a chai latte and tart which I have no complaints but when I was finishing my tart I noticed these greenish specs (it was not the white…
We went for a quick breakfast and really liked everything we had. I had the goat cheese sandwich which was really good (it’s quite sweet) and the mozzarella mini baguette. My friend had the boiled egg sandwich and ordered a second one. The banana muffin was also very good.
Place is nice!. But coffee sucks.. my milk tasted burn and coffee quality was below par. I asked for a latte and got a capuccino with lots of foam on top. They don't know the difference... i drank a little and i throw away the rest. Service is meh, could definitely improve too.
Cutest corner coffee shop on Lex. Has the perfect upper East charm. Has some nice decor. If you are in the area definitely add this on the list. It’s nestled in the quaint corner, has outdoor seating too. The pastries are fresh and lots of packed snacks are also available. I…
Out on a long walk around the upper east side. After lunch further uptown, I passed by Bel Ami and decided to go in. Last came here about 6 months ago. Today the weather was sunny and warm so this place was very busy, both inside and out. Stood in line 10 minutes to order but…
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