1. Le Pain Quotidien
7.4
1309 Lexington Ave (btwn E 87th & E 88th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 57 tips and reviews
Felipe De Negri: Great hot chocolate, french rolls and spreads.
Chantae Vetrice: Their special today was three bean chili (vegan) soup and it was YUMMY! A bit on the spicy side, if your taste buds can handle it, but definitely a winner!
Joanna B.: the new beverage special, the "watermelon cooler," with cucumber, agave and lemon is amazing.
2. Le Pain Quotidien
7.7
861 Lexington Ave (at E 65th St), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 52 tips and reviews
Michelle Coudon: I come here for their buttery croissants, apple pear turnovers, artisanal breads & organic teas. Forget about the listed calories & enjoy :) - MichelleC.tv
Margot Mazur: Their vegan options are identified by the carrot. Surprisingly, there are lots of em! The blueberry muffin is great.
Marisa Rosenthal: The quiche Lorraine is awesome!
4. Del Frisco's Grille
7.7
50 Rockefeller Plz (Rockefeller Center), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Rockefeller Center · 101 tips and reviews
Lauretta: For a vegetarian in a steak heavy midtown. They have a nice kale salad, add avocado for the win. And maybe some sweet potato fries.
Rewan Parti: Cheesesteak egg rolls, filet mignon and side of fries! Also order the flatbreads they are delicious.
Steve W.: Cheesesteak Eggrolls for the sweet and spicy win
5. Épicerie Boulud
7.9
1900 Broadway (at W 64th St), New York, NY
Café · Lincoln Square · 137 tips and reviews
Kayla Le Goff: As a general rule, the hot sandwiches are far better than the cold. Especially the pork belly BLT!
Time Out New York: Try the lemongrass-spiked sausage banh mi, a crazy-good riff that earns its hype. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Serious Eats: Dulce de leche and chocolate eclairs are both classically and perfectly done, which for an eclair freak is pure heaven.