Apples Deli & Catering
2875 Union Rd Ste 6, Cheektowaga, NY, 14227
Apples Deli & Catering Menu
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Diabetics at Applebee's
Diabetics must resist their temptations when dining at Applebee's. Most of the items on Applebee's menu is either stuffed with sodium or sugar. You must be extra careful and pick low-sugar and low-sodium diet at Applebee's if you are diabetic.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for Diabetics:
If you are starting your meal with appetizers then make sure you skip the Classic Buffalo sauce, Honey BBQ sauce, and sweet Asian Chile sauce on your wings order. It is highly recommended to skip the appetizers if you are dining alone and instead build your appetizer keeping nutrition in check. Among the steaks, you must stay away from the Applebee's Riblets platter as well as Bourbon Street Steak at all costs. Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin is also not recommended. Skip the sandwiches, wraps, and tacos as well. Desserts may be tempting but it is recommended to avoid them at Applebee's for their high sugar content. All the beverages except Iced Teas must be avoided as well to control your sugar intake.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Applebee's
Boneless Wings (Appetizer Sampler)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 17g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 800mg sodium, 25g carbs, 1g sugar, 2g fiber, 20g Protein
Caesar Salad (Sides)
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 18g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 380mg sodium, 11g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 4g Protein
Portsmouth Clam Chowder
Nutritional Facts: 160 calories, 7g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 530mg sodium, 18g carbs, 4g sugar, 2g fiber, 5g Protein
Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs, Half Rack (side NOT included)
Nutritional Facts: 430 calories, 32g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 15g), 330mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 1g fiber, 35g Protein
Garlicky Green Beans Side
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 14g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 7g), 310mg sodium, 11g carbs, 2g sugar, 4g fiber, 3g Protein
Steamed Broccoli Side
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4.5g), 210mg sodium, 6g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 3g Protein
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Nutritional Facts: 130 calories, 6g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 320mg sodium, 17g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 2g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at Applebee's
Most of the foods served at Applebee's restaurants are high in sodium. Unless you are visiting the restaurant or dining here in the group, there are hardly any options from the main meals if you wish to keep your blood pressure in check. You can rely on a few salad options though. If lucky, you may find low-sodium ribs as well at the restaurant.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for High Blood Pressure
Avoid Green Goddess Wedge at Applebee's. Broccoli Cheese Soup and French Onion Soup contain over 1000mg sodium and hence must be skipped as well. Skip all the chicken dishes and seafood at Applebee's except Grilled Chicken Breast and Baked Haddock without sides respectively. You must also skip Brunch Burger, Quesadilla Burger, Triple Bacon Burger, and Whiskey Bacon Burger at Applebee's. High sodium intake can be lethal for a high blood pressure candidate. Avoid ordering foods that contain over 1000mg sodium at Applebee's, especially if you're dining alone.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Applebee's
House Salad
Nutritional Facts: 120 calories, 6g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 200mg sodium, 12g carbs, 4g sugar, 2g fiber, 6g Protein
Caesar Salad (Sides)
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 18g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 380mg sodium, 11g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 4g Protein
Mixed Green Salad
Nutritional Facts: 70 calories, 2g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 105mg sodium, 11g carbs, 4g sugar, 2g fiber, 2g Protein
Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs, Half Rack (side NOT included)
Nutritional Facts: 430 calories, 32g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 15g), 330mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 1g fiber, 35g Protein
Steamed Broccoli Side
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4.5g), 210mg sodium, 6g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 3g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Applebee's
Well, steaks and ribs go hand in hand with cholesterol. Being their signature dish, it will be a challenge to find low-calorie, healthy food for those concerned with their cholesterol levels. However, you can always opt for their salads and other light foods to keep the cholesterol in check.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for High Cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol, then you must avoid eating sandwiches, wraps, and tacos at Applebee's. While the salads and soups sound healthy, you must skip the Fiesta Chopped Salad and Loaded Potato Soup at Applebee's. It is also advised to dodge the Three Cheese Chicken Penne and Chicken Fajita Rollup. Any main meal with over 100mg cholesterol is not idle for someone with high cholesterol. So, skip those items at Applebee's.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Applebee's
House Salad
Nutritional Facts: 120 calories, 6g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 200mg sodium, 12g carbs, 4g sugar, 2g fiber, 6g Protein
Mixed Green Salad
Nutritional Facts: 70 calories, 2g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 105mg sodium, 11g carbs, 4g sugar, 2g fiber, 2g Protein
Portsmouth Clam Chowder
Nutritional Facts: 160 calories, 7g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 530mg sodium, 18g carbs, 4g sugar, 2g fiber, 5g Protein
Fire-Grilled Veggies Side
Nutritional Facts: 150 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4.5g), 410mg sodium, 9g carbs, 6g sugar, 3g fiber, 2g Protein
Garlicky Green Beans Side
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 14g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 7g), 310mg sodium, 11g carbs, 2g sugar, 4g fiber, 3g Protein
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Nutritional Facts: 130 calories, 6g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 320mg sodium, 17g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 2g Protein
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Q & A on Applebee's
What time does Applebee's half price appetizers start?
Applebee's restaurant has launched the late-night happy hour where some of the listed appetizers are sold at half price. The offer is available at most of the Applebee's locations where one can enjoy the offer after 9 pm on weekdays and after 10 pm on weekends.
What time is the happy hour at Applebee's?
Applebee's Happy Hour Monday starts from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Apples Late Night Happy Hour Monday starts from 9:00 PM until midnight.
What can a vegan and Vegetarian eat at Applebee's?
There are almost no vegan option and sparse vegetarian option at Applebee's. If you are a vegan ask for steamed vegetables, baked potato, salads, or fried vegetables without butter. There are certain vegan dressings you can try to make your salad tastier.
What are the opening and closing timing at Applebee's?
Applebee's Restaurant operational hours on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) and Sundays start from 11 am until midnight. While on Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant remains open until 1 am. The timing may vary as per the location.
Does Applebee's remain close on holidays?
Applebee's remain closed on many holidays, but it may vary as per the location of the restaurant. For holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, the restaurant remains closed throughout the USA.
How to find the nearest Applebee's Restaurant?
Today Applebee's is located on 135+ locations in the USA and growing. The restaurant is famous for its lip-smacking ribs and steaks, seafood and fried chicken wings. There are healthier salads and sides for people who are health conscious. If you want to find nearest Applebee's restaurant in your area, just go through the Restaurant Listing Directory to find one.
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About Applebee's
Applebee is an American full-service restaurant brand popularly known for its signature Riblets. Applebee was conceptualized in 1980 by Bill and TJ Palmer in Atlanta, Georgia. At first, the restaurant was named T.J. Applebee's RX for Edibles and Elixirs. After the concept was acquired by W.R. Grace and Company, the restaurant was renamed as Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar. Later the company and the Applebee's concept changed hands with Abe Gustin and John Hamra who started the first Applebee's franchise restaurant in Kansas City.
Later in 2007, IHOP Corp. now known as DineEquity, Inc. acquired Applebee's and began their journey together to make Applebee's the world's largest full-service restaurant chain. Today, Applebee's serves at more than 1,830 locations worldwide. The Applebee's menu ranges from Appetizers and Salads to heavy meals consisting of ribs and steak. Although the trademark dish Riblets is a hot favorite among regular Applebee's dwellers, the restaurant also serves some amazing burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and salads.
Healthy Food Options at Applebee's
When a restaurant serves ribs as their main dish, then you can assume the diet-friendliness of their menu. Well, Applebee's is no different. However, you can dig deeper into their menu and pick some good healthy food options for sure. You can try the salads, light sandwiches, appetizers to ensure you don't order heavy items, etc. If you are really diet conscious, then you got to be careful with their steaks & ribs as well as desserts section.
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Address :
2875 Union Rd Ste 6
Cheektowaga, NY, 14227 - Phone (716) 681-6747
- Website https://www.applesdeli.com
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Angela M.
While visiting the museum we decided to stop here and get a bit to eat. The food was very good. It's a coffee shop type place with high end food. The specials are excellent. Tuna loin with sunchokes and hangar steak are some options. The prices are high but your on Madison Avenue and the food is definitely quality. Good choice if your in the area. Oh yeah even eggs benedict. The best
(5)Will T.
I came here hungry with my family expecting a decent meal. Knowing it's the UES, it maybe pricey & which it is. There's outdoor/ sidewalk seating. Since the exterior looked decent, my family and I decided to go try this place out. First off, This place has mediocre food. I had Western omelette which was nothing special. My wife had eggs Benedict and she had the same reaction. As for my kids, they had a burger deluxe which just looked descent. The waitress that served us was an older lady, who seem to be very impatient. She was hovering over our table like a helicopter. This place is cash only which was not easily noticed until the bill arrived. & Again, The waitress was impatiently awaiting for my payment at departure. This place doesn't even have a bathroom for their customers, which is ridiculous. Overall, a poor experience, poor customer service & mediocre food and I will be returning.
(1)Karma C.
A cosy and affordable diner near the MET. Nice and homely. The food is average but good. I really liked the omelet I had here. A good place to grab a quick bite.
(3)Arshi K.
Pro: Great spot near the MET to grab a nice strong cup of coffee and watch the world go by. Vibe: Nectar is a small cozy space that has an old-school diner charm that's going missing from the city pretty quickly. Service: Fast, efficient and didn't try to rush us out and free coffee refills.
(4)Elizabeth W.
Most unusual salade nicoise I've ever seen, but tasty and satisfying.
(4)Rebeca O.
Looking for a delicious breakfast I ordered eggs & potatoes with toast and end up getting besides the tiny little glass of water... My eggs and deep fried fries with old tasting over-toasted toast & a couple of jelly's. Would have been better off getting a gyro on the street since it's right on Madison Ave.
(1)Leslie S.
Service was courteous and the fare was a cut above the usual Greek diner standard. A great place to have lunch or dinner when the Met is the focus of your day.
(4)Taylor S.
Absolutely amazing Asian cuisine and dessert. Dining experience is great every time. Highly recommend the fried rice as well as doughnut holes for dessert. Would most definitely recommend to a friend.
(5)Lucia Z.
I like this place. The first time I was there I ordered three appetizers from the chef's special menu. The bill came to almost $60 (I had expected the high 40's), but I wasn't too concerned about the price since it is the ues, and the food was delicious. I had grilled octopus, an eggplant napoleon, and the other dish had guacamole, corn, salsa, and couscous. The waitresses are extremely nice. Service was excellent. I actually left some stuff at the restaurant the first time I was there, so I gave them a call and they were kind enough to hold it for me until I dropped by the next day. That day I had an omelette (which was slightly over priced in my opinion, since it didn't quite have the charm the appies did), and a glass of artificial tasting grapefruit juice. Service over food over prices.
(4)Amy T.
Great local joint. Staff is friendly and inviting. The food is amazing. Fast paced little cafe.
(5)Boris S.
We arrive hungry for something other than five minute galleries. We come hungry, as indie exhibits do not give us the nutrients to survive. Stranded in a world where suits, ties, and mercedes are understated but flashy at the same time. Two cheapest things in their repertoire: hot chocolate, and bagels; gucci, swiss miss galore. I think I have to pay. The air I'm breathing costs here, not to mention the fifty cents fee for every poppy seed on my bagel. No more house jam, save the Dickinson's. What did David say to Goliath? Nothing, he had to pay first. Hellen Keller never blind -or maybe she was, she just payed off her glasses. We pillage the candy jar, to make up for lost grounds, just don't tell mom.
(2)Jay D.
Pricy diner on upper east side. That being said best bowl of Manhattan clam chowder I have ever had!
(4)Nick B.
Decent breakfast near the Met. Neither amazing nor awful. Service was good enough and the food was reasonably good. It won't inspire you but it will do the trick on the way to the Met.
(3)T H.
Note to self: When looking for a cheap joint for lunch in NYC, the Upper East Side = NOT the place to go looking. Nectar Cafe was the best the BF and I could find on our limited budgets, and I'm sorry to say that it was not worth the $$. The place is tiny -- there are maybe 6 tables inside, all smooshed together, though there is outside seating. Service is fast but unfriendly, and the waiter looked distinctly frazzled as he barked out our orders to the chef. Maybe that's why he forgot to have the chef put the cheese on my cheeseburger...and to you know, cook the hamburger patty before slapping it on the cold bun with the ridiculously generous portion of lettuce. Yum, undercooked ground beef. The BF's turkey club sandwich was much better, though we were both confused as to why the mayo came in a dish on the side rather than on the bread. It's no fun to eat a club sandwich when you have to slather mayo on the damned thing every time you take a bite!
(2)G D.
I only ate breakfast here and it was dead perfect.
(4)Steve A.
$$$ Needlessly expensive. More than $60 for 2 small salads (a greek with only two anchovies for and 2 grape leaves for $15?!?!) a cheesesteak on a hamburger roll and 2 cups of soup and still hungry. Crazy. Service is friendly though.
(1)Larry S.
A good local diner, busy busy busy But we liked it!. We spent the good part of the day at Central Park and were walking back to our hotel when we turned the corner and saw the place was full, a plate what looked like baked chicken ( it was!) and we were hungry - so we went in. Funny, when I checked in I saw it has less stars than the 4 star breakfast place I just rated a "1". So with a little trepidation we ordered. What a great waitress we had. Clearly, the are busy here but she took the time to answer our questions and we made two good choices. The baked chicken had a wait time, which if we had the time we would have done, so we opted for a tuckey sandwich, served thick with turkey roasted there and sliced and a hot open faced pastrami reuben sandwich that was sooooo good. Go the the Met at 80th street and walk straight past all the food trucks one block down and turn right and in the door! Like most places in upper east side- pricey but we thought it was a good NY experience.
(4)Ashley T.
Incredibly expensive for a small diner. Almost 50 bucks for two people. $7 for a 10 oz milkshake is ridiculous. $6 for a plate of fries? $20 for chicken fingers and fries?? Really? Two stars only because there was a lot of yummy bacon on my blt. I wish after I saw the menu I had walked out and gone to a different restaurant. Not horrible but grossly overpriced for the typical dinner food received.
(2)Yasemin G.
Not pleased at all. I love diners because they are typically no brainers, but this one proved me wrong. I usually order Eggs Benedict as a go-to diner dish, but I was less than pleased. The eggs were terrible. I couldn't finish one. I was not pleased at all. Then I thought maybe it was just the dish so I tried the burger my mother ordered. There was nothing too offensive about the burger but it wasn't anything to write home about. I also tried my grandmother's turkey club, which was incredibly dry. Bottom line: couldn't find anything I truly enjoyed from this restaurant, would not recommend.
(2)Bernie G.
This is a great stop. It is expensive but the food is delicious and its the upper east side. What more do you need to know. The food is fresh and innovative. Great Desserts and fast moving. The area is full of places that have fast food so its nice to sit down in a small place and get a great meal. Beautiful fresh salads and a lot of great fish dishes too. Lots of regulars fill this place during the week but lots of tourist and visitors from the Met come streaming in. I think its a great fine and I have never been disappointed.
(5)C J.
Definitely overpriced. Surprisingly expensive for its decor and food. Close to Met so attracts many tourists. Wouldn't have walked in if I read yelp beforehand.
(2)Ammu K.
I know it's the Upper East Side, but really? A $21 salad? While the portion of the salad was large (could have used a bigger plate, or a bowl, very messy), the price of the salad was outlandish! I arrived five minutes earlier than my friend who was meeting me for lunch. It was sweltering outside so I popped in saying that I was there for lunch with just one other person. Many booths and tables were available. The woman at the front told me that I couldn't be seated until my party arrived and that I would have to wait outside. Great first impression, NOT! I would have given this place a 1-star rating if the salad was disgusting (which it was not, but still not worth the crazy pricing). Do not bother going here. Yes, it's nice and close to the museum, but so are many other places. It's places like Nectar that make real New Yorkers hate the UES. Do not waste your time.
(2)Kate S.
First time I've been back in thirteen years and they still make the best brunch in town!
(4)Vernon C.
Good hearty food. Great service. Try the butternut squash soup. Mousaka looked really good. Will try that next time.
(3)Christine G.
Meh, not the best I've had in NYC. We came after visiting the Met and the place is smaller then any other restaurant/ diner I've been in in NYC. The prices are ridiculous, even though you get a good amount of food. I got the linguini and wasn't impressed. Even with the garlic and capers, it felt like it was missing seasoning. I got the vegetarian soup with it and it tasted under seasoned as well. Service was good, but I don't think I'd come back because of the food and cramped style of the place
(3)Tim B.
I give them two stars because within New York City they a) have a clean restroom and b) have decent sized portions. However, those two wins do not justify the ridiculousness of their prices. Yes, it's the upper east side, but damn....you are a diner, maybe if you actually served quality diner food, but the eggs benedict was terrible. There was supposed to be hollandaise sauce somewhere, couldn't see or taste it. I can't imagine how the burger tasted, or anything else on the menu...I don't want to. There is much better, just keep walking.
(2)Vincent M.
I love this place. I've only taken out here but they are quick, they remember my order and they are super nice guys- Steve especially. While they are a little pricey, you can't find anything else cheaper in this area. I'm a big fan of this place. Make sure you have cash though, they are cash only!
(5)Amy F.
We had breakfast here while visiting the art museum and the upper east side. It was a nice place with good breakfast options. I had a bagel with lox and it was fantastic. They also served really strong coffee which was really good. I liked how my friend was able to sit inside and I sat across from her on the outside of the restaurant. We were both able to enjoy the beautiful weather and the people watching. The obit reason I took off one star is because the service wasn't that great. The lady hardly gave us the time of day. Oh well at least the food was great.
(4)Rockey A.
Good food, good customer sevice
(3)Heidi S.
I came here after visiting the Met with a youngster. I had the portobello chicken wrap (which was served with an undressed side of mixed greens that had clearly come out of one of those clamshell containers) and she had a burger and fries. I had a diet coke and she had a milkshake. The tab was $41 before tip, and because I'm not cheap with tips, I wound up shelling out about 50 bucks for that lunch. That's just absolutely ridiculous. Definitely overpriced, particularly for size of portions and quality. The wrap was actually pretty bland, but the fries were good. The rest of it was just - meh. The service wasn't bad, although they never asked me if I wanted a refill on my soda, and the floor was wet because of the snow outside, and I along with at least one other patron nearly slipped in what is a pretty crowded diner. Not sure why they don't have carpet in place for this or else have someone mopping what is obviously a slippery and dangerous floor. I guess with the prices, they can afford lawsuits? I'd avoid this place. If you want to spend that kind of money on a casual lunch, take the 4/5 down to 59th street and have lunch at David Burke at Bloomingdale's. It's also really expensive but you get a ton of food that is really well-made. Unlike...this.
(2)Doreen L.
My friends and I waltzed into this small establishment on a busy Sunday afternoon. The place was bustling and we had no where to stand. The wait staff was unfriendly. After we ordered many patrons finished, and there were two empty tables but the wait staff was hinting at us to leave. As for the food, I ordered two poached eggs and some sausages. The sausages were cold but the poached eggs were well done. The hash browns were disgusting: the outer layer of the hash browns were hard and had the consistency of bark. If I lived near this area and could not cook for myself I would go back but if there is another cafe in the next 5 mile radius, I would be happy to never frequent this place again.
(2)Priscilla K.
UES diner with lackluster food- we didn't want to walk far from the met after attempting to see cloud city since it was drizzling, so stumbled upon nectar. fyi, it's ~$16 for a turkey burger deluxe, and my patty was the toughest thing ever. took all of my might to cut pieces of it. we also had to hail down the waitress to take our order. wah wah
(2)Whit S.
We stumbled upon this restaurant on the way to the Whitney Museum. Nectar is very small but it has a lovely charm to it. The waiters were very attentive and nice. The food, which is more or less diner fare, was extremely good and filling. We had the gyro and chicken Caesar wrap and both were excellent. A little on the pricey side but for upper east side, what can you expect. We will definitely come back in the future for a nice, casual, and satisfying experience!
(5)Yasmin E.
Not so great food and overpriced. They're generous with their portions, however I had a better time chatting with friends than I did enjoying the food. The ambiance was decorated very nicely (xmas lights). It's very cozy, however if you're just going for the ambiance, don't waste your money and just order a few hot drinks on a cold day (or cold ones on a not so cold day). Definitely beats Starbucks if all you want is to share a cup of Joe on your first date. Bon apetite!
(2)Ernest I.
A classic diner in the midst of the museums, for when you need to refuel.
(4)Mischa A.
This place is a prime example of a UES diner... over priced and caters to people that lost their taste buds in the 60's... The food even though it was I guess "typical" diner food... What I mean is, it wasn't that it was bad... it just wasn't good. The overall experience was that I ate food, drunk coffee and left.. my stomach was satisfied by the fact I had eaten but my happiness level that should have changed was the same... But I have to say what saved it was the service, the service was great, and with a smile... hence the second star.. But, unless this is the diner at the end of your street and you are starving.. I wouldn't bother...
(2)Hermany N.
This might be the nearest diner around the MET, always lots of people during dinning hour. Cheap drinks and sandwiches, big size, fresh vegetables, nothing to complain. The waitresses are always friendly.
(4)Raven F.
We stopped in here after a day schlepping through the snowy park. It's a basic diner menu with sandwiches and breakfast served all day. Everything was fine and the coffee was decent. The servers were all really sweet and we never had to ask for more coffee. I definitely wouldn't go out of my way to go back there...there's nothing special that makes it stand out from any other diner in the city.... but if I were in the neighborhood and wanted a quick bite... I'd stop again.
(3)scott s.
Some May Gripe at the prices. A Cheeseburger and coke for 20 Bucks- But this is the upper-east side, so thats not all too bad. The food was fine as was the service.
(3)Jenna P.
Decent diner food. Tried a cheeseburger one day and eggs and sausage the next. Decent spread of prices on the menu but a $10 burger vs a $20 salad is odd. Small location and they try to herd you thru your meal to serve the line outside. Very convenient to The Met and Guggenheim.
(4)LS T.
Nectar Cafe is the first place I'm ever reviewing on Yelp. I've been using Yelp obsessively for more than a year but never reviewed, because my first name is unique (I'm the only person in the world with my name) and I didn't want my high maintenance bitchy whining to show up if my name is googled by potential employers. Hence the initials. There is a reason why Nectar Cafe is the first place I'm reviewing. Their salmon eggs benedict, known as Novia Scotia Lox Benedict on the menu are legendary and out of this world. I am a salmon eggs benedict connoisseur, I brunch every weekend and I only eat salmon eggs benedict. My friends know when searching for brunch places that it is a deal breaker if salmon eggs benedict isn't on the menu. I stumbled upon Nectar Cafe one random morning, wanting to grab a quick bite with friends before going to the Met. I ordered my usual brunch item. I've had all forms of interpretations of salmon eggs benedict before and Nectar Cafe's is the best I've ever had. They place a fluffy croissant into an oval casserole, layer insanely generous portions of smoked salmon and hollandaise onto it, top it with two perfectly poached eggs, more hollandaise, and then they bake the entire thing. The flavors blend amazingly and each bite is orgasmic. I totally forgot to take down the name of the place in my food coma and left without knowing what it was called. But it was so good that after I got home I was on Google Maps, and I spent a good 20 minutes using Street View to prowl the streets around the Met till I found the image with Nectar Cafe in it. I've brought friends who were visiting from Singapore to this place and they've been thinking about it ever since and complain that they can't enjoy brunch anymore because nothing ever compares. The wait staff are friendly and smiley, but probably in response to the fact that I'm always there by myself and positively radiating with happiness as I order my beloved salmon eggs benedict. But remember, this is still a tiny little diner. No mimosas, no bread basket, the decor isn't wonderful and the service isn't amazing, but hey, their salmon eggs benedicts are. Also, they have Illy coffee, which is a huge plus. The only thing keeping me away from visiting them every week is the fact that it's also a heart attack and more than a thousand calories in each casserole. But it's worth the indulgence once in a while, the extra gym time and the risk of a heart attack, trust me.
(5)Anna K.
My GO TO place for dinner, nectar is THE best neighborhood spot!!! I usually get the fresh salmon or any of the salads or something from the daily specials.... getting hungry just thinking about it! I don't know what these other yelpers are talking about... I am a regular, they are tourists maybe they don't know about NYC dining out charm ;)
(4)Irina D.
Last August my two friends and I were heading to the Met for "The Model as Muse" exhibition and we were looking for a place to eat. Since I could not find the two places I had written down as options, we just ended up going here. This place is pretty much a diner. An expensive diner. I am aware that the prices on the Upper East Side are high in general, but I was not expecting such high prices from a simple looking diner. I believe I ordered a turkey sandwich, it was of a reasonable size, came with lettuce and tomato, with mayonnaise and pickle on the side. If not for the mayo, the sandwich would have been completely bland, no sauce or anything at all, even the turkey tasted quite bad. My friends had a similar experience. The service was pretty lacking as well. It took a while for everything, to get the menus, to get our dishes and to have our water refilled. It is not often that I dislike a place as much as I disliked Nectar, but the bad service and the bland food, which really did not justify the high prices, just left a bitter taste in my mouth.
(2)Hetty W.
Expensive, and not really worth the price. They can get away with it, too, since there aren't too many dining options near the Met. I got a simple two eggs (poached) with canadian bacon that came with potatoes and toast. The poached eggs came in a tiny little container and were not poached very well--there was an eggshell shard in my egg white and there was a lot of water at the bottom of the container when I was done! Nothing else was really worth noting. My two friends got burgers which looked much better, but were still overpriced. Not coming here again. It was also pretty crowded, which I didn't understand since the food wasn't great.
(3)Allie W.
I give one star, because I cannot give zero star. Even in upper east side, this restaurant is extremely overpriced. Food is bad and price is crazy.
(1)Matthew N.
Great place for what it is, a fair priced diner on the UES. Constant refills of water for a thirsty guy like me were great. Waitress dropped off napkins without me having a chance to ask, she must have noticed that I coated about 1/10 of the table in ketchup.
(4)Valeriya E.
This is a perfect spot to grab food between partaking in the all the cultural glory that museum mile offers. We were seated immediately on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant is tiny, and has an almost 'diner' feel to it, except, unfortunately the prices. I had a chicken and portobello mushroom wrap which was delicious, but at $14 per wrap which only came with a small side of greens (not even a salad), the price is too steep. My friends had a burger deluxe and a turkey wrap and were happy with their food. Service is prompt and courteous. It seems that you pay for the ideal location and the convenience. With absolutely nothing on 5th avenue except hot dog and pretzel vendors, Nectar owners (and eateries around them) can get away with these prices).
(3)justin v.
I go to private events at The Met several times a month on Thursday nights and then realized at the end of it I am starving and have found myself at Nectar 3 times now. I've never found anything I've enjoyed eating. There is always a light odor, the servers aren't very friendly and the food is about $3-$4 too expensive per item when everything is a la carte.
(1)Clarise D.
We went in here to get coffee. When we walked in the waitress showed us to a table, she didn't ask us if we were there to eat or just get coffee. We ordered coffee and when she came back later to take our order, we said that we weren't there to eat, we just want coffee. Well she was really rude to us, she told us we had to get up and take our coffees to the bar because there is an $8 minimum for table service. The coffee was awful, it tasted burnt. If the coffee is anything to go by I wouldn't want to eat there anyway. I noticed that the cakes were all burnt at the top and the cheesecake on display was burnt on one side and rather soggy looking on the other. The prices were also ridiculous, especially for food that looks like it's dried out.
(1)Mike T.
Being from the South, the hostess and wait staff seemed very rude to my family of four. We asked the table next to us (from NY) if we came in on a bad day - they said no and that the staff is even considered rude for New Yorkers. Between the less than friendly wait staff and surprisingly small 6 oz glass of unrefillable ice tea my impressions of this place was didn't start off very well. I will say that my ice water never dropped below full as we could barely take a sip without it being refilled. That's not a bad thing most of the time. The size of the Rueben was fairly impressive however it lacked much flavor. My family got their chicken Cesar wraps which were drowned in dressing. While my dad still had food in his and was chewing away, they tried to take away his plate. We literally had to wrestle the plate out of their hands to get his meal back. When it was time to sign the credit card receipt, the hostess stood over me and once I had signed my name, the waitress snapped the receipt out of my hands and walked away. For me that was the last straw and I got my receipt back from her and negated the tip. I had some bad experiences in my life and this one ranks up there near the top. Thankfully this was just a place we stopped through for a quick bite during our visit to town - even so, we would not visit again during our next trip to New York.
(1)Bartholomew C.
After getting your culture on at The Met or The Frick don't be afraid to amble over to Madison and have a bite at Nectar. It's basically a diner, nothing fancy or pretentious just good food. The fries are crisp and the burgers have just the right amount of flavor from the grill to make you go Mmmmm.
(3)thomas b.
This place is good. Its a small cozy diner with good food for a diner. The service was good. The staff was pleasant and quickly came with my order. They made me a custom order. It is not cheap but then again neither is the neighborhood. I will come here again because it has a large and diverse menu.
(3)Phanmaly S.
I went here for lunch and received horrible service. I ordered the chicken caesar salad wrap and got a wrap with barely any chicken and lettuce w/out dressing. My boyfriend ordered a cheese burger and it was overcooked and flavorless. My iced coffee tasted like yuban coffee and it had coffee grinds. I would give it a zero rating if I could.
(1)Gail B.
This is good, solid diner food. Which is why I find it astounding that we paid three times as much as we would have in our own neighborhood (or any other diner, for that matter). This place was very expensive! Granted, it's location I'm sure drives up prices, but I paid $21 for a bagel and lox platter (that came with lettuce and tomato). The waffles and eggs with ham my husband and nephew ordered were also pretty ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, the food was tasty and the service was prompt and courteous. But we paid A LOT for breakfast (like, over $60!).
(3)Jill D.
Good food, close to the Met Museum. Sort of had a diner vibe. Super expansive menu...if you want it, they have it. The gyro was perfect.
(3)Collin L.
Overpriced mediocre food. 15$ for a turkey sandwich with no fries. Better off getting street food.
(1)Steven W.
It's amusing that people go into a restaurant on the Upper East Side at Madison Ave and complain about the prices. What world do they live in? This place is a nice coffee shop with pretty good food and no snobby bs, that's on the inexpensive side for this area. Definitely a good place to eat lunch if you're near the Met and don't want food-truck stuff. Nice soups, Italian dishes, sandwiches, desserts worth trying. We'd go again.
(4)Dana M.
This place had great diner food minus the grease. The service was good. And the prices were fair considering the upscale location.
(4)Tinamarie V.
After a day at the MET with my mother, this diner was nearby, and hit the spot. I was craving a french onion soup, and it was very tasty on the rainy day it was, and the prices weren't crazy for the area either. The waiter was very nice, and allowed me to charge my phone. A nice cozy spot. Will return.
(4)Ray X.
Nice neighborhood diner. Went in at a slowish time and got a seat in the corner of the sunroom, which was perfect for people watching. Quick service and okay breakfast for a reasonable price ($5.25). My poached egg was decent, but the home fries were too mushy and bland for my taste. The house-made marmalade and preserves were the real stars--awesome stuff! I also love that the meal came with a whole bowl of butter packets. I like my butter and they sure don't skimp here! Bonus points: I was able to sit here for a while and read without being bothered at all.
(3)Michael G.
We stopped here for breakfast before exploring the metropolitan. The place was packed, but we were seated quickly. We both ordered the omelette and it was amazing. One of the best I have ever had. We must have been lucky because the service was very good and we never felt rushed. Will be back.
(5)Ellie W.
So a girl walks into a restaurant and orders a burger...(no this isn't a joke, but er. maybe it is. A bad one. That leaves a bad and incomplete--read on--taste in my mouth.) Said cheeseburger arrives. With no lettuce, no tomatoes. Basically just a slab of beef between two buns. I mean, I get that this is a casual place. But I didn't realize we were rationing the basic burger add-ons like they were all fancy or something. I don't think I've ever ordered a burger at a restaurant and been given the bare minimum of beef and bread. It's borderline insulting. And just plain weird and cheap on the restaurant's behalf, really. Walked away having paid for a $20 piece of ground beef and white bread. Grossly unimpressed. For $20, I expect to be thrown at least a piece of rabbit food, for Lettuce sakes. Sure, this is the Upper East Side and it's expectedly $$, but for $$, I expect a halfway swanky burger. Or at least one that has enough self respect to dress itself with the basics.
(1)Catherine Z.
My boyfriend and I stopped in here for a late breakfast on a weekday afternoon. The diner is super tiny and as such was super crowded. The tables are so packed together that you literally have to squeeze by the person sitting at the table next to you to get to your seat. I ordered the huevos racheros - my usual go-to brunch selection. It was tasty. I especially liked that they used salsa verde rather than your typical tomato salsa. My boyfriend ordered french toast and he said it was the best he's ever had. The service was ok. Our server picked up the tip and counted it right in front of us as we sat there finishing up our coffee. Seriously?
(2)Theresa L.
I walked into this restaurant thinking I had just walked on to the set of Seinfeld. Something about this place told me I should get a cup of coffee, but I resisted. Instead, I chose to go with the $16 chicken sandwich with a side of cole slaw. First off, the waitress did not mention that there was a $1 up charge for tomato on the sandwich. Not that I would not have requested the "upgrade," but when service attempts to one over the customer into paying extra it makes me feel swindled. At the very least, if you're going to swindle me out of my money, at least make sure I leave with a smile on my face. For $17 ($16 sandwich + $1 tomatoes) at a restaurant in the upper crest of Manhattan, I was expecting the best d*** chicken sandwich of my entire life. With one bite, I knew that I was getting into a sandwich filled over-boiled chunks of chicken that lacked flavor. I will however say that the tomato was fresh. Congratulations Nectar for at least having fresh tomatoes. I applaud your efforts. This sandwich left me wanting to leap for the doors and find a street vendor near you. I've gotten better food off the street corner with a much higher food quality. Since I'm a systematic eater (I eat one part of my plate in its entirety before moving on to the next), I thought for some reason the cole slaw would redeem the tasteless chicken sandwich. I was unpleasantly surprised. Nectar must be placing their cole slaw next to the fish in their refrigerator. I bit into this cole slaw and got a mouthful of over-mayo'd fish market. It doesn't matter if you prefer your cole slaw more vinegar or more mayo because quite frankly, this was over fished even though it had no fish. In all of my trips to New York, never have I had such disgusting food at such an outrageous price. If you are what you eat, you should at least be paying the price should cost for what you are eating. Advice: I wouldn't wish it upon the lowliest of individuals to eat here. In fact, I may just rather eat a fallen hot dog smothered in juices from the streets of New York city before I went back to Nectar. Eat anywhere else.
(1)Peter D.
Simple fare, nice price. Friendly staff. You must try the marmalade at breakfast.
(3)Victoria X.
Sweet Necar! What a great place. It's all locals here, probably why I like it so much. Located a block from the park, it's an essential stopover before I do my walks. They serve Illy Coffee which and it's so delicious. Their food is great, and the pricing unbelievable, less $$ then most diners in NYC. They also have outdoor seating, as it's a local hang it's never too crowded. The decor, not so fancy, but that's what I like about it. They have their own charm and the staff is very attentive and kind.
(5)LK L.
Horrible case of food poisoning from a burger eaten at this seriously overpriced diner... my guy suffered with vomiting and diarrhea all night. Something bad is going on in this joint's kitchen. Met patrons who find it convenient, as we did: be warned.
(1)Eric H.
This place is straight up schwag diner food. It sucks. Don't go here.
(1)Matthew N.
Great place for what it is, a fair priced diner on the UES. Constant refills of water for a thirsty guy like me were great. Waitress dropped off napkins without me having a chance to ask, she must have noticed that I coated about 1/10 of the table in ketchup.
(4)Irina D.
Last August my two friends and I were heading to the Met for "The Model as Muse" exhibition and we were looking for a place to eat. Since I could not find the two places I had written down as options, we just ended up going here. This place is pretty much a diner. An expensive diner. I am aware that the prices on the Upper East Side are high in general, but I was not expecting such high prices from a simple looking diner. I believe I ordered a turkey sandwich, it was of a reasonable size, came with lettuce and tomato, with mayonnaise and pickle on the side. If not for the mayo, the sandwich would have been completely bland, no sauce or anything at all, even the turkey tasted quite bad. My friends had a similar experience. The service was pretty lacking as well. It took a while for everything, to get the menus, to get our dishes and to have our water refilled. It is not often that I dislike a place as much as I disliked Nectar, but the bad service and the bland food, which really did not justify the high prices, just left a bitter taste in my mouth.
(2)Hetty W.
Expensive, and not really worth the price. They can get away with it, too, since there aren't too many dining options near the Met. I got a simple two eggs (poached) with canadian bacon that came with potatoes and toast. The poached eggs came in a tiny little container and were not poached very well--there was an eggshell shard in my egg white and there was a lot of water at the bottom of the container when I was done! Nothing else was really worth noting. My two friends got burgers which looked much better, but were still overpriced. Not coming here again. It was also pretty crowded, which I didn't understand since the food wasn't great.
(3)Allie W.
I give one star, because I cannot give zero star. Even in upper east side, this restaurant is extremely overpriced. Food is bad and price is crazy.
(1)Theresa L.
I walked into this restaurant thinking I had just walked on to the set of Seinfeld. Something about this place told me I should get a cup of coffee, but I resisted. Instead, I chose to go with the $16 chicken sandwich with a side of cole slaw. First off, the waitress did not mention that there was a $1 up charge for tomato on the sandwich. Not that I would not have requested the "upgrade," but when service attempts to one over the customer into paying extra it makes me feel swindled. At the very least, if you're going to swindle me out of my money, at least make sure I leave with a smile on my face. For $17 ($16 sandwich + $1 tomatoes) at a restaurant in the upper crest of Manhattan, I was expecting the best d*** chicken sandwich of my entire life. With one bite, I knew that I was getting into a sandwich filled over-boiled chunks of chicken that lacked flavor. I will however say that the tomato was fresh. Congratulations Nectar for at least having fresh tomatoes. I applaud your efforts. This sandwich left me wanting to leap for the doors and find a street vendor near you. I've gotten better food off the street corner with a much higher food quality. Since I'm a systematic eater (I eat one part of my plate in its entirety before moving on to the next), I thought for some reason the cole slaw would redeem the tasteless chicken sandwich. I was unpleasantly surprised. Nectar must be placing their cole slaw next to the fish in their refrigerator. I bit into this cole slaw and got a mouthful of over-mayo'd fish market. It doesn't matter if you prefer your cole slaw more vinegar or more mayo because quite frankly, this was over fished even though it had no fish. In all of my trips to New York, never have I had such disgusting food at such an outrageous price. If you are what you eat, you should at least be paying the price should cost for what you are eating. Advice: I wouldn't wish it upon the lowliest of individuals to eat here. In fact, I may just rather eat a fallen hot dog smothered in juices from the streets of New York city before I went back to Nectar. Eat anywhere else.
(1)Peter D.
Simple fare, nice price. Friendly staff. You must try the marmalade at breakfast.
(3)Victoria X.
Sweet Necar! What a great place. It's all locals here, probably why I like it so much. Located a block from the park, it's an essential stopover before I do my walks. They serve Illy Coffee which and it's so delicious. Their food is great, and the pricing unbelievable, less $$ then most diners in NYC. They also have outdoor seating, as it's a local hang it's never too crowded. The decor, not so fancy, but that's what I like about it. They have their own charm and the staff is very attentive and kind.
(5)LK L.
Horrible case of food poisoning from a burger eaten at this seriously overpriced diner... my guy suffered with vomiting and diarrhea all night. Something bad is going on in this joint's kitchen. Met patrons who find it convenient, as we did: be warned.
(1)Mischa A.
This place is a prime example of a UES diner... over priced and caters to people that lost their taste buds in the 60's... The food even though it was I guess "typical" diner food... What I mean is, it wasn't that it was bad... it just wasn't good. The overall experience was that I ate food, drunk coffee and left.. my stomach was satisfied by the fact I had eaten but my happiness level that should have changed was the same... But I have to say what saved it was the service, the service was great, and with a smile... hence the second star.. But, unless this is the diner at the end of your street and you are starving.. I wouldn't bother...
(2)Hermany N.
This might be the nearest diner around the MET, always lots of people during dinning hour. Cheap drinks and sandwiches, big size, fresh vegetables, nothing to complain. The waitresses are always friendly.
(4)Raven F.
We stopped in here after a day schlepping through the snowy park. It's a basic diner menu with sandwiches and breakfast served all day. Everything was fine and the coffee was decent. The servers were all really sweet and we never had to ask for more coffee. I definitely wouldn't go out of my way to go back there...there's nothing special that makes it stand out from any other diner in the city.... but if I were in the neighborhood and wanted a quick bite... I'd stop again.
(3)scott s.
Some May Gripe at the prices. A Cheeseburger and coke for 20 Bucks- But this is the upper-east side, so thats not all too bad. The food was fine as was the service.
(3)Jenna P.
Decent diner food. Tried a cheeseburger one day and eggs and sausage the next. Decent spread of prices on the menu but a $10 burger vs a $20 salad is odd. Small location and they try to herd you thru your meal to serve the line outside. Very convenient to The Met and Guggenheim.
(4)Heidi S.
I came here after visiting the Met with a youngster. I had the portobello chicken wrap (which was served with an undressed side of mixed greens that had clearly come out of one of those clamshell containers) and she had a burger and fries. I had a diet coke and she had a milkshake. The tab was $41 before tip, and because I'm not cheap with tips, I wound up shelling out about 50 bucks for that lunch. That's just absolutely ridiculous. Definitely overpriced, particularly for size of portions and quality. The wrap was actually pretty bland, but the fries were good. The rest of it was just - meh. The service wasn't bad, although they never asked me if I wanted a refill on my soda, and the floor was wet because of the snow outside, and I along with at least one other patron nearly slipped in what is a pretty crowded diner. Not sure why they don't have carpet in place for this or else have someone mopping what is obviously a slippery and dangerous floor. I guess with the prices, they can afford lawsuits? I'd avoid this place. If you want to spend that kind of money on a casual lunch, take the 4/5 down to 59th street and have lunch at David Burke at Bloomingdale's. It's also really expensive but you get a ton of food that is really well-made. Unlike...this.
(2)Doreen L.
My friends and I waltzed into this small establishment on a busy Sunday afternoon. The place was bustling and we had no where to stand. The wait staff was unfriendly. After we ordered many patrons finished, and there were two empty tables but the wait staff was hinting at us to leave. As for the food, I ordered two poached eggs and some sausages. The sausages were cold but the poached eggs were well done. The hash browns were disgusting: the outer layer of the hash browns were hard and had the consistency of bark. If I lived near this area and could not cook for myself I would go back but if there is another cafe in the next 5 mile radius, I would be happy to never frequent this place again.
(2)LS T.
Nectar Cafe is the first place I'm ever reviewing on Yelp. I've been using Yelp obsessively for more than a year but never reviewed, because my first name is unique (I'm the only person in the world with my name) and I didn't want my high maintenance bitchy whining to show up if my name is googled by potential employers. Hence the initials. There is a reason why Nectar Cafe is the first place I'm reviewing. Their salmon eggs benedict, known as Novia Scotia Lox Benedict on the menu are legendary and out of this world. I am a salmon eggs benedict connoisseur, I brunch every weekend and I only eat salmon eggs benedict. My friends know when searching for brunch places that it is a deal breaker if salmon eggs benedict isn't on the menu. I stumbled upon Nectar Cafe one random morning, wanting to grab a quick bite with friends before going to the Met. I ordered my usual brunch item. I've had all forms of interpretations of salmon eggs benedict before and Nectar Cafe's is the best I've ever had. They place a fluffy croissant into an oval casserole, layer insanely generous portions of smoked salmon and hollandaise onto it, top it with two perfectly poached eggs, more hollandaise, and then they bake the entire thing. The flavors blend amazingly and each bite is orgasmic. I totally forgot to take down the name of the place in my food coma and left without knowing what it was called. But it was so good that after I got home I was on Google Maps, and I spent a good 20 minutes using Street View to prowl the streets around the Met till I found the image with Nectar Cafe in it. I've brought friends who were visiting from Singapore to this place and they've been thinking about it ever since and complain that they can't enjoy brunch anymore because nothing ever compares. The wait staff are friendly and smiley, but probably in response to the fact that I'm always there by myself and positively radiating with happiness as I order my beloved salmon eggs benedict. But remember, this is still a tiny little diner. No mimosas, no bread basket, the decor isn't wonderful and the service isn't amazing, but hey, their salmon eggs benedicts are. Also, they have Illy coffee, which is a huge plus. The only thing keeping me away from visiting them every week is the fact that it's also a heart attack and more than a thousand calories in each casserole. But it's worth the indulgence once in a while, the extra gym time and the risk of a heart attack, trust me.
(5)Anna K.
My GO TO place for dinner, nectar is THE best neighborhood spot!!! I usually get the fresh salmon or any of the salads or something from the daily specials.... getting hungry just thinking about it! I don't know what these other yelpers are talking about... I am a regular, they are tourists maybe they don't know about NYC dining out charm ;)
(4)Priscilla K.
UES diner with lackluster food- we didn't want to walk far from the met after attempting to see cloud city since it was drizzling, so stumbled upon nectar. fyi, it's ~$16 for a turkey burger deluxe, and my patty was the toughest thing ever. took all of my might to cut pieces of it. we also had to hail down the waitress to take our order. wah wah
(2)Whit S.
We stumbled upon this restaurant on the way to the Whitney Museum. Nectar is very small but it has a lovely charm to it. The waiters were very attentive and nice. The food, which is more or less diner fare, was extremely good and filling. We had the gyro and chicken Caesar wrap and both were excellent. A little on the pricey side but for upper east side, what can you expect. We will definitely come back in the future for a nice, casual, and satisfying experience!
(5)Clarise D.
We went in here to get coffee. When we walked in the waitress showed us to a table, she didn't ask us if we were there to eat or just get coffee. We ordered coffee and when she came back later to take our order, we said that we weren't there to eat, we just want coffee. Well she was really rude to us, she told us we had to get up and take our coffees to the bar because there is an $8 minimum for table service. The coffee was awful, it tasted burnt. If the coffee is anything to go by I wouldn't want to eat there anyway. I noticed that the cakes were all burnt at the top and the cheesecake on display was burnt on one side and rather soggy looking on the other. The prices were also ridiculous, especially for food that looks like it's dried out.
(1)Mike T.
Being from the South, the hostess and wait staff seemed very rude to my family of four. We asked the table next to us (from NY) if we came in on a bad day - they said no and that the staff is even considered rude for New Yorkers. Between the less than friendly wait staff and surprisingly small 6 oz glass of unrefillable ice tea my impressions of this place was didn't start off very well. I will say that my ice water never dropped below full as we could barely take a sip without it being refilled. That's not a bad thing most of the time. The size of the Rueben was fairly impressive however it lacked much flavor. My family got their chicken Cesar wraps which were drowned in dressing. While my dad still had food in his and was chewing away, they tried to take away his plate. We literally had to wrestle the plate out of their hands to get his meal back. When it was time to sign the credit card receipt, the hostess stood over me and once I had signed my name, the waitress snapped the receipt out of my hands and walked away. For me that was the last straw and I got my receipt back from her and negated the tip. I had some bad experiences in my life and this one ranks up there near the top. Thankfully this was just a place we stopped through for a quick bite during our visit to town - even so, we would not visit again during our next trip to New York.
(1)Bartholomew C.
After getting your culture on at The Met or The Frick don't be afraid to amble over to Madison and have a bite at Nectar. It's basically a diner, nothing fancy or pretentious just good food. The fries are crisp and the burgers have just the right amount of flavor from the grill to make you go Mmmmm.
(3)T H.
Note to self: When looking for a cheap joint for lunch in NYC, the Upper East Side = NOT the place to go looking. Nectar Cafe was the best the BF and I could find on our limited budgets, and I'm sorry to say that it was not worth the $$. The place is tiny -- there are maybe 6 tables inside, all smooshed together, though there is outside seating. Service is fast but unfriendly, and the waiter looked distinctly frazzled as he barked out our orders to the chef. Maybe that's why he forgot to have the chef put the cheese on my cheeseburger...and to you know, cook the hamburger patty before slapping it on the cold bun with the ridiculously generous portion of lettuce. Yum, undercooked ground beef. The BF's turkey club sandwich was much better, though we were both confused as to why the mayo came in a dish on the side rather than on the bread. It's no fun to eat a club sandwich when you have to slather mayo on the damned thing every time you take a bite!
(2)G D.
I only ate breakfast here and it was dead perfect.
(4)Valeriya E.
This is a perfect spot to grab food between partaking in the all the cultural glory that museum mile offers. We were seated immediately on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant is tiny, and has an almost 'diner' feel to it, except, unfortunately the prices. I had a chicken and portobello mushroom wrap which was delicious, but at $14 per wrap which only came with a small side of greens (not even a salad), the price is too steep. My friends had a burger deluxe and a turkey wrap and were happy with their food. Service is prompt and courteous. It seems that you pay for the ideal location and the convenience. With absolutely nothing on 5th avenue except hot dog and pretzel vendors, Nectar owners (and eateries around them) can get away with these prices).
(3)Eric H.
This place is straight up schwag diner food. It sucks. Don't go here.
(1)justin v.
I go to private events at The Met several times a month on Thursday nights and then realized at the end of it I am starving and have found myself at Nectar 3 times now. I've never found anything I've enjoyed eating. There is always a light odor, the servers aren't very friendly and the food is about $3-$4 too expensive per item when everything is a la carte.
(1)Phanmaly S.
I went here for lunch and received horrible service. I ordered the chicken caesar salad wrap and got a wrap with barely any chicken and lettuce w/out dressing. My boyfriend ordered a cheese burger and it was overcooked and flavorless. My iced coffee tasted like yuban coffee and it had coffee grinds. I would give it a zero rating if I could.
(1)thomas b.
This place is good. Its a small cozy diner with good food for a diner. The service was good. The staff was pleasant and quickly came with my order. They made me a custom order. It is not cheap but then again neither is the neighborhood. I will come here again because it has a large and diverse menu.
(3)Ammu K.
I know it's the Upper East Side, but really? A $21 salad? While the portion of the salad was large (could have used a bigger plate, or a bowl, very messy), the price of the salad was outlandish! I arrived five minutes earlier than my friend who was meeting me for lunch. It was sweltering outside so I popped in saying that I was there for lunch with just one other person. Many booths and tables were available. The woman at the front told me that I couldn't be seated until my party arrived and that I would have to wait outside. Great first impression, NOT! I would have given this place a 1-star rating if the salad was disgusting (which it was not, but still not worth the crazy pricing). Do not bother going here. Yes, it's nice and close to the museum, but so are many other places. It's places like Nectar that make real New Yorkers hate the UES. Do not waste your time.
(2)Kate S.
First time I've been back in thirteen years and they still make the best brunch in town!
(4)Vernon C.
Good hearty food. Great service. Try the butternut squash soup. Mousaka looked really good. Will try that next time.
(3)Tim B.
I give them two stars because within New York City they a) have a clean restroom and b) have decent sized portions. However, those two wins do not justify the ridiculousness of their prices. Yes, it's the upper east side, but damn....you are a diner, maybe if you actually served quality diner food, but the eggs benedict was terrible. There was supposed to be hollandaise sauce somewhere, couldn't see or taste it. I can't imagine how the burger tasted, or anything else on the menu...I don't want to. There is much better, just keep walking.
(2)Christine G.
Meh, not the best I've had in NYC. We came after visiting the Met and the place is smaller then any other restaurant/ diner I've been in in NYC. The prices are ridiculous, even though you get a good amount of food. I got the linguini and wasn't impressed. Even with the garlic and capers, it felt like it was missing seasoning. I got the vegetarian soup with it and it tasted under seasoned as well. Service was good, but I don't think I'd come back because of the food and cramped style of the place
(3)Vincent M.
I love this place. I've only taken out here but they are quick, they remember my order and they are super nice guys- Steve especially. While they are a little pricey, you can't find anything else cheaper in this area. I'm a big fan of this place. Make sure you have cash though, they are cash only!
(5)Amy F.
We had breakfast here while visiting the art museum and the upper east side. It was a nice place with good breakfast options. I had a bagel with lox and it was fantastic. They also served really strong coffee which was really good. I liked how my friend was able to sit inside and I sat across from her on the outside of the restaurant. We were both able to enjoy the beautiful weather and the people watching. The obit reason I took off one star is because the service wasn't that great. The lady hardly gave us the time of day. Oh well at least the food was great.
(4)Rockey A.
Good food, good customer sevice
(3)Angela M.
While visiting the museum we decided to stop here and get a bit to eat. The food was very good. It's a coffee shop type place with high end food. The specials are excellent. Tuna loin with sunchokes and hangar steak are some options. The prices are high but your on Madison Avenue and the food is definitely quality. Good choice if your in the area. Oh yeah even eggs benedict. The best
(5)Will T.
I came here hungry with my family expecting a decent meal. Knowing it's the UES, it maybe pricey & which it is. There's outdoor/ sidewalk seating. Since the exterior looked decent, my family and I decided to go try this place out. First off, This place has mediocre food. I had Western omelette which was nothing special. My wife had eggs Benedict and she had the same reaction. As for my kids, they had a burger deluxe which just looked descent. The waitress that served us was an older lady, who seem to be very impatient. She was hovering over our table like a helicopter. This place is cash only which was not easily noticed until the bill arrived. & Again, The waitress was impatiently awaiting for my payment at departure. This place doesn't even have a bathroom for their customers, which is ridiculous. Overall, a poor experience, poor customer service & mediocre food and I will be returning.
(1)Karma C.
A cosy and affordable diner near the MET. Nice and homely. The food is average but good. I really liked the omelet I had here. A good place to grab a quick bite.
(3)Arshi K.
Pro: Great spot near the MET to grab a nice strong cup of coffee and watch the world go by. Vibe: Nectar is a small cozy space that has an old-school diner charm that's going missing from the city pretty quickly. Service: Fast, efficient and didn't try to rush us out and free coffee refills.
(4)Elizabeth W.
Most unusual salade nicoise I've ever seen, but tasty and satisfying.
(4)Rebeca O.
Looking for a delicious breakfast I ordered eggs & potatoes with toast and end up getting besides the tiny little glass of water... My eggs and deep fried fries with old tasting over-toasted toast & a couple of jelly's. Would have been better off getting a gyro on the street since it's right on Madison Ave.
(1)Leslie S.
Service was courteous and the fare was a cut above the usual Greek diner standard. A great place to have lunch or dinner when the Met is the focus of your day.
(4)Taylor S.
Absolutely amazing Asian cuisine and dessert. Dining experience is great every time. Highly recommend the fried rice as well as doughnut holes for dessert. Would most definitely recommend to a friend.
(5)Lucia Z.
I like this place. The first time I was there I ordered three appetizers from the chef's special menu. The bill came to almost $60 (I had expected the high 40's), but I wasn't too concerned about the price since it is the ues, and the food was delicious. I had grilled octopus, an eggplant napoleon, and the other dish had guacamole, corn, salsa, and couscous. The waitresses are extremely nice. Service was excellent. I actually left some stuff at the restaurant the first time I was there, so I gave them a call and they were kind enough to hold it for me until I dropped by the next day. That day I had an omelette (which was slightly over priced in my opinion, since it didn't quite have the charm the appies did), and a glass of artificial tasting grapefruit juice. Service over food over prices.
(4)Boris S.
We arrive hungry for something other than five minute galleries. We come hungry, as indie exhibits do not give us the nutrients to survive. Stranded in a world where suits, ties, and mercedes are understated but flashy at the same time. Two cheapest things in their repertoire: hot chocolate, and bagels; gucci, swiss miss galore. I think I have to pay. The air I'm breathing costs here, not to mention the fifty cents fee for every poppy seed on my bagel. No more house jam, save the Dickinson's. What did David say to Goliath? Nothing, he had to pay first. Hellen Keller never blind -or maybe she was, she just payed off her glasses. We pillage the candy jar, to make up for lost grounds, just don't tell mom.
(2)Jay D.
Pricy diner on upper east side. That being said best bowl of Manhattan clam chowder I have ever had!
(4)Nick B.
Decent breakfast near the Met. Neither amazing nor awful. Service was good enough and the food was reasonably good. It won't inspire you but it will do the trick on the way to the Met.
(3)Gail B.
This is good, solid diner food. Which is why I find it astounding that we paid three times as much as we would have in our own neighborhood (or any other diner, for that matter). This place was very expensive! Granted, it's location I'm sure drives up prices, but I paid $21 for a bagel and lox platter (that came with lettuce and tomato). The waffles and eggs with ham my husband and nephew ordered were also pretty ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, the food was tasty and the service was prompt and courteous. But we paid A LOT for breakfast (like, over $60!).
(3)Jill D.
Good food, close to the Met Museum. Sort of had a diner vibe. Super expansive menu...if you want it, they have it. The gyro was perfect.
(3)Collin L.
Overpriced mediocre food. 15$ for a turkey sandwich with no fries. Better off getting street food.
(1)Steven W.
It's amusing that people go into a restaurant on the Upper East Side at Madison Ave and complain about the prices. What world do they live in? This place is a nice coffee shop with pretty good food and no snobby bs, that's on the inexpensive side for this area. Definitely a good place to eat lunch if you're near the Met and don't want food-truck stuff. Nice soups, Italian dishes, sandwiches, desserts worth trying. We'd go again.
(4)Dana M.
This place had great diner food minus the grease. The service was good. And the prices were fair considering the upscale location.
(4)Tinamarie V.
After a day at the MET with my mother, this diner was nearby, and hit the spot. I was craving a french onion soup, and it was very tasty on the rainy day it was, and the prices weren't crazy for the area either. The waiter was very nice, and allowed me to charge my phone. A nice cozy spot. Will return.
(4)Ray X.
Nice neighborhood diner. Went in at a slowish time and got a seat in the corner of the sunroom, which was perfect for people watching. Quick service and okay breakfast for a reasonable price ($5.25). My poached egg was decent, but the home fries were too mushy and bland for my taste. The house-made marmalade and preserves were the real stars--awesome stuff! I also love that the meal came with a whole bowl of butter packets. I like my butter and they sure don't skimp here! Bonus points: I was able to sit here for a while and read without being bothered at all.
(3)Michael G.
We stopped here for breakfast before exploring the metropolitan. The place was packed, but we were seated quickly. We both ordered the omelette and it was amazing. One of the best I have ever had. We must have been lucky because the service was very good and we never felt rushed. Will be back.
(5)Ellie W.
So a girl walks into a restaurant and orders a burger...(no this isn't a joke, but er. maybe it is. A bad one. That leaves a bad and incomplete--read on--taste in my mouth.) Said cheeseburger arrives. With no lettuce, no tomatoes. Basically just a slab of beef between two buns. I mean, I get that this is a casual place. But I didn't realize we were rationing the basic burger add-ons like they were all fancy or something. I don't think I've ever ordered a burger at a restaurant and been given the bare minimum of beef and bread. It's borderline insulting. And just plain weird and cheap on the restaurant's behalf, really. Walked away having paid for a $20 piece of ground beef and white bread. Grossly unimpressed. For $20, I expect to be thrown at least a piece of rabbit food, for Lettuce sakes. Sure, this is the Upper East Side and it's expectedly $$, but for $$, I expect a halfway swanky burger. Or at least one that has enough self respect to dress itself with the basics.
(1)Catherine Z.
My boyfriend and I stopped in here for a late breakfast on a weekday afternoon. The diner is super tiny and as such was super crowded. The tables are so packed together that you literally have to squeeze by the person sitting at the table next to you to get to your seat. I ordered the huevos racheros - my usual go-to brunch selection. It was tasty. I especially liked that they used salsa verde rather than your typical tomato salsa. My boyfriend ordered french toast and he said it was the best he's ever had. The service was ok. Our server picked up the tip and counted it right in front of us as we sat there finishing up our coffee. Seriously?
(2)Steve A.
$$$ Needlessly expensive. More than $60 for 2 small salads (a greek with only two anchovies for and 2 grape leaves for $15?!?!) a cheesesteak on a hamburger roll and 2 cups of soup and still hungry. Crazy. Service is friendly though.
(1)Larry S.
A good local diner, busy busy busy But we liked it!. We spent the good part of the day at Central Park and were walking back to our hotel when we turned the corner and saw the place was full, a plate what looked like baked chicken ( it was!) and we were hungry - so we went in. Funny, when I checked in I saw it has less stars than the 4 star breakfast place I just rated a "1". So with a little trepidation we ordered. What a great waitress we had. Clearly, the are busy here but she took the time to answer our questions and we made two good choices. The baked chicken had a wait time, which if we had the time we would have done, so we opted for a tuckey sandwich, served thick with turkey roasted there and sliced and a hot open faced pastrami reuben sandwich that was sooooo good. Go the the Met at 80th street and walk straight past all the food trucks one block down and turn right and in the door! Like most places in upper east side- pricey but we thought it was a good NY experience.
(4)Ashley T.
Incredibly expensive for a small diner. Almost 50 bucks for two people. $7 for a 10 oz milkshake is ridiculous. $6 for a plate of fries? $20 for chicken fingers and fries?? Really? Two stars only because there was a lot of yummy bacon on my blt. I wish after I saw the menu I had walked out and gone to a different restaurant. Not horrible but grossly overpriced for the typical dinner food received.
(2)Yasemin G.
Not pleased at all. I love diners because they are typically no brainers, but this one proved me wrong. I usually order Eggs Benedict as a go-to diner dish, but I was less than pleased. The eggs were terrible. I couldn't finish one. I was not pleased at all. Then I thought maybe it was just the dish so I tried the burger my mother ordered. There was nothing too offensive about the burger but it wasn't anything to write home about. I also tried my grandmother's turkey club, which was incredibly dry. Bottom line: couldn't find anything I truly enjoyed from this restaurant, would not recommend.
(2)Bernie G.
This is a great stop. It is expensive but the food is delicious and its the upper east side. What more do you need to know. The food is fresh and innovative. Great Desserts and fast moving. The area is full of places that have fast food so its nice to sit down in a small place and get a great meal. Beautiful fresh salads and a lot of great fish dishes too. Lots of regulars fill this place during the week but lots of tourist and visitors from the Met come streaming in. I think its a great fine and I have never been disappointed.
(5)C J.
Definitely overpriced. Surprisingly expensive for its decor and food. Close to Met so attracts many tourists. Wouldn't have walked in if I read yelp beforehand.
(2)Yasmin E.
Not so great food and overpriced. They're generous with their portions, however I had a better time chatting with friends than I did enjoying the food. The ambiance was decorated very nicely (xmas lights). It's very cozy, however if you're just going for the ambiance, don't waste your money and just order a few hot drinks on a cold day (or cold ones on a not so cold day). Definitely beats Starbucks if all you want is to share a cup of Joe on your first date. Bon apetite!
(2)Ernest I.
A classic diner in the midst of the museums, for when you need to refuel.
(4)Arshi K.
Pro: Great spot near the MET to grab a nice strong cup of coffee and watch the world go by. Vibe: Nectar is a small cozy space that has an old-school diner charm that's going missing from the city pretty quickly. Service: Fast, efficient and didn't try to rush us out and free coffee refills.
(4)Elizabeth W.
Most unusual salade nicoise I've ever seen, but tasty and satisfying.
(4)Rebeca O.
Looking for a delicious breakfast I ordered eggs & potatoes with toast and end up getting besides the tiny little glass of water... My eggs and deep fried fries with old tasting over-toasted toast & a couple of jelly's. Would have been better off getting a gyro on the street since it's right on Madison Ave.
(1)Leslie S.
Service was courteous and the fare was a cut above the usual Greek diner standard. A great place to have lunch or dinner when the Met is the focus of your day.
(4)Taylor S.
Absolutely amazing Asian cuisine and dessert. Dining experience is great every time. Highly recommend the fried rice as well as doughnut holes for dessert. Would most definitely recommend to a friend.
(5)Lucia Z.
I like this place. The first time I was there I ordered three appetizers from the chef's special menu. The bill came to almost $60 (I had expected the high 40's), but I wasn't too concerned about the price since it is the ues, and the food was delicious. I had grilled octopus, an eggplant napoleon, and the other dish had guacamole, corn, salsa, and couscous. The waitresses are extremely nice. Service was excellent. I actually left some stuff at the restaurant the first time I was there, so I gave them a call and they were kind enough to hold it for me until I dropped by the next day. That day I had an omelette (which was slightly over priced in my opinion, since it didn't quite have the charm the appies did), and a glass of artificial tasting grapefruit juice. Service over food over prices.
(4)Boris S.
We arrive hungry for something other than five minute galleries. We come hungry, as indie exhibits do not give us the nutrients to survive. Stranded in a world where suits, ties, and mercedes are understated but flashy at the same time. Two cheapest things in their repertoire: hot chocolate, and bagels; gucci, swiss miss galore. I think I have to pay. The air I'm breathing costs here, not to mention the fifty cents fee for every poppy seed on my bagel. No more house jam, save the Dickinson's. What did David say to Goliath? Nothing, he had to pay first. Hellen Keller never blind -or maybe she was, she just payed off her glasses. We pillage the candy jar, to make up for lost grounds, just don't tell mom.
(2)Michael G.
We stopped here for breakfast before exploring the metropolitan. The place was packed, but we were seated quickly. We both ordered the omelette and it was amazing. One of the best I have ever had. We must have been lucky because the service was very good and we never felt rushed. Will be back.
(5)Angela M.
While visiting the museum we decided to stop here and get a bit to eat. The food was very good. It's a coffee shop type place with high end food. The specials are excellent. Tuna loin with sunchokes and hangar steak are some options. The prices are high but your on Madison Avenue and the food is definitely quality. Good choice if your in the area. Oh yeah even eggs benedict. The best
(5)Jay D.
Pricy diner on upper east side. That being said best bowl of Manhattan clam chowder I have ever had!
(4)Nick B.
Decent breakfast near the Met. Neither amazing nor awful. Service was good enough and the food was reasonably good. It won't inspire you but it will do the trick on the way to the Met.
(3)Gail B.
This is good, solid diner food. Which is why I find it astounding that we paid three times as much as we would have in our own neighborhood (or any other diner, for that matter). This place was very expensive! Granted, it's location I'm sure drives up prices, but I paid $21 for a bagel and lox platter (that came with lettuce and tomato). The waffles and eggs with ham my husband and nephew ordered were also pretty ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, the food was tasty and the service was prompt and courteous. But we paid A LOT for breakfast (like, over $60!).
(3)Jill D.
Good food, close to the Met Museum. Sort of had a diner vibe. Super expansive menu...if you want it, they have it. The gyro was perfect.
(3)Collin L.
Overpriced mediocre food. 15$ for a turkey sandwich with no fries. Better off getting street food.
(1)Steven W.
It's amusing that people go into a restaurant on the Upper East Side at Madison Ave and complain about the prices. What world do they live in? This place is a nice coffee shop with pretty good food and no snobby bs, that's on the inexpensive side for this area. Definitely a good place to eat lunch if you're near the Met and don't want food-truck stuff. Nice soups, Italian dishes, sandwiches, desserts worth trying. We'd go again.
(4)Dana M.
This place had great diner food minus the grease. The service was good. And the prices were fair considering the upscale location.
(4)Tinamarie V.
After a day at the MET with my mother, this diner was nearby, and hit the spot. I was craving a french onion soup, and it was very tasty on the rainy day it was, and the prices weren't crazy for the area either. The waiter was very nice, and allowed me to charge my phone. A nice cozy spot. Will return.
(4)Ray X.
Nice neighborhood diner. Went in at a slowish time and got a seat in the corner of the sunroom, which was perfect for people watching. Quick service and okay breakfast for a reasonable price ($5.25). My poached egg was decent, but the home fries were too mushy and bland for my taste. The house-made marmalade and preserves were the real stars--awesome stuff! I also love that the meal came with a whole bowl of butter packets. I like my butter and they sure don't skimp here! Bonus points: I was able to sit here for a while and read without being bothered at all.
(3)Will T.
I came here hungry with my family expecting a decent meal. Knowing it's the UES, it maybe pricey & which it is. There's outdoor/ sidewalk seating. Since the exterior looked decent, my family and I decided to go try this place out. First off, This place has mediocre food. I had Western omelette which was nothing special. My wife had eggs Benedict and she had the same reaction. As for my kids, they had a burger deluxe which just looked descent. The waitress that served us was an older lady, who seem to be very impatient. She was hovering over our table like a helicopter. This place is cash only which was not easily noticed until the bill arrived. & Again, The waitress was impatiently awaiting for my payment at departure. This place doesn't even have a bathroom for their customers, which is ridiculous. Overall, a poor experience, poor customer service & mediocre food and I will be returning.
(1)Karma C.
A cosy and affordable diner near the MET. Nice and homely. The food is average but good. I really liked the omelet I had here. A good place to grab a quick bite.
(3)Irina D.
Last August my two friends and I were heading to the Met for "The Model as Muse" exhibition and we were looking for a place to eat. Since I could not find the two places I had written down as options, we just ended up going here. This place is pretty much a diner. An expensive diner. I am aware that the prices on the Upper East Side are high in general, but I was not expecting such high prices from a simple looking diner. I believe I ordered a turkey sandwich, it was of a reasonable size, came with lettuce and tomato, with mayonnaise and pickle on the side. If not for the mayo, the sandwich would have been completely bland, no sauce or anything at all, even the turkey tasted quite bad. My friends had a similar experience. The service was pretty lacking as well. It took a while for everything, to get the menus, to get our dishes and to have our water refilled. It is not often that I dislike a place as much as I disliked Nectar, but the bad service and the bland food, which really did not justify the high prices, just left a bitter taste in my mouth.
(2)Hetty W.
Expensive, and not really worth the price. They can get away with it, too, since there aren't too many dining options near the Met. I got a simple two eggs (poached) with canadian bacon that came with potatoes and toast. The poached eggs came in a tiny little container and were not poached very well--there was an eggshell shard in my egg white and there was a lot of water at the bottom of the container when I was done! Nothing else was really worth noting. My two friends got burgers which looked much better, but were still overpriced. Not coming here again. It was also pretty crowded, which I didn't understand since the food wasn't great.
(3)Allie W.
I give one star, because I cannot give zero star. Even in upper east side, this restaurant is extremely overpriced. Food is bad and price is crazy.
(1)Matthew N.
Great place for what it is, a fair priced diner on the UES. Constant refills of water for a thirsty guy like me were great. Waitress dropped off napkins without me having a chance to ask, she must have noticed that I coated about 1/10 of the table in ketchup.
(4)Whit S.
We stumbled upon this restaurant on the way to the Whitney Museum. Nectar is very small but it has a lovely charm to it. The waiters were very attentive and nice. The food, which is more or less diner fare, was extremely good and filling. We had the gyro and chicken Caesar wrap and both were excellent. A little on the pricey side but for upper east side, what can you expect. We will definitely come back in the future for a nice, casual, and satisfying experience!
(5)Yasmin E.
Not so great food and overpriced. They're generous with their portions, however I had a better time chatting with friends than I did enjoying the food. The ambiance was decorated very nicely (xmas lights). It's very cozy, however if you're just going for the ambiance, don't waste your money and just order a few hot drinks on a cold day (or cold ones on a not so cold day). Definitely beats Starbucks if all you want is to share a cup of Joe on your first date. Bon apetite!
(2)Ernest I.
A classic diner in the midst of the museums, for when you need to refuel.
(4)Mischa A.
This place is a prime example of a UES diner... over priced and caters to people that lost their taste buds in the 60's... The food even though it was I guess "typical" diner food... What I mean is, it wasn't that it was bad... it just wasn't good. The overall experience was that I ate food, drunk coffee and left.. my stomach was satisfied by the fact I had eaten but my happiness level that should have changed was the same... But I have to say what saved it was the service, the service was great, and with a smile... hence the second star.. But, unless this is the diner at the end of your street and you are starving.. I wouldn't bother...
(2)Hermany N.
This might be the nearest diner around the MET, always lots of people during dinning hour. Cheap drinks and sandwiches, big size, fresh vegetables, nothing to complain. The waitresses are always friendly.
(4)Raven F.
We stopped in here after a day schlepping through the snowy park. It's a basic diner menu with sandwiches and breakfast served all day. Everything was fine and the coffee was decent. The servers were all really sweet and we never had to ask for more coffee. I definitely wouldn't go out of my way to go back there...there's nothing special that makes it stand out from any other diner in the city.... but if I were in the neighborhood and wanted a quick bite... I'd stop again.
(3)scott s.
Some May Gripe at the prices. A Cheeseburger and coke for 20 Bucks- But this is the upper-east side, so thats not all too bad. The food was fine as was the service.
(3)Jenna P.
Decent diner food. Tried a cheeseburger one day and eggs and sausage the next. Decent spread of prices on the menu but a $10 burger vs a $20 salad is odd. Small location and they try to herd you thru your meal to serve the line outside. Very convenient to The Met and Guggenheim.
(4)LS T.
Nectar Cafe is the first place I'm ever reviewing on Yelp. I've been using Yelp obsessively for more than a year but never reviewed, because my first name is unique (I'm the only person in the world with my name) and I didn't want my high maintenance bitchy whining to show up if my name is googled by potential employers. Hence the initials. There is a reason why Nectar Cafe is the first place I'm reviewing. Their salmon eggs benedict, known as Novia Scotia Lox Benedict on the menu are legendary and out of this world. I am a salmon eggs benedict connoisseur, I brunch every weekend and I only eat salmon eggs benedict. My friends know when searching for brunch places that it is a deal breaker if salmon eggs benedict isn't on the menu. I stumbled upon Nectar Cafe one random morning, wanting to grab a quick bite with friends before going to the Met. I ordered my usual brunch item. I've had all forms of interpretations of salmon eggs benedict before and Nectar Cafe's is the best I've ever had. They place a fluffy croissant into an oval casserole, layer insanely generous portions of smoked salmon and hollandaise onto it, top it with two perfectly poached eggs, more hollandaise, and then they bake the entire thing. The flavors blend amazingly and each bite is orgasmic. I totally forgot to take down the name of the place in my food coma and left without knowing what it was called. But it was so good that after I got home I was on Google Maps, and I spent a good 20 minutes using Street View to prowl the streets around the Met till I found the image with Nectar Cafe in it. I've brought friends who were visiting from Singapore to this place and they've been thinking about it ever since and complain that they can't enjoy brunch anymore because nothing ever compares. The wait staff are friendly and smiley, but probably in response to the fact that I'm always there by myself and positively radiating with happiness as I order my beloved salmon eggs benedict. But remember, this is still a tiny little diner. No mimosas, no bread basket, the decor isn't wonderful and the service isn't amazing, but hey, their salmon eggs benedicts are. Also, they have Illy coffee, which is a huge plus. The only thing keeping me away from visiting them every week is the fact that it's also a heart attack and more than a thousand calories in each casserole. But it's worth the indulgence once in a while, the extra gym time and the risk of a heart attack, trust me.
(5)Anna K.
My GO TO place for dinner, nectar is THE best neighborhood spot!!! I usually get the fresh salmon or any of the salads or something from the daily specials.... getting hungry just thinking about it! I don't know what these other yelpers are talking about... I am a regular, they are tourists maybe they don't know about NYC dining out charm ;)
(4)Ellie W.
So a girl walks into a restaurant and orders a burger...(no this isn't a joke, but er. maybe it is. A bad one. That leaves a bad and incomplete--read on--taste in my mouth.) Said cheeseburger arrives. With no lettuce, no tomatoes. Basically just a slab of beef between two buns. I mean, I get that this is a casual place. But I didn't realize we were rationing the basic burger add-ons like they were all fancy or something. I don't think I've ever ordered a burger at a restaurant and been given the bare minimum of beef and bread. It's borderline insulting. And just plain weird and cheap on the restaurant's behalf, really. Walked away having paid for a $20 piece of ground beef and white bread. Grossly unimpressed. For $20, I expect to be thrown at least a piece of rabbit food, for Lettuce sakes. Sure, this is the Upper East Side and it's expectedly $$, but for $$, I expect a halfway swanky burger. Or at least one that has enough self respect to dress itself with the basics.
(1)Catherine Z.
My boyfriend and I stopped in here for a late breakfast on a weekday afternoon. The diner is super tiny and as such was super crowded. The tables are so packed together that you literally have to squeeze by the person sitting at the table next to you to get to your seat. I ordered the huevos racheros - my usual go-to brunch selection. It was tasty. I especially liked that they used salsa verde rather than your typical tomato salsa. My boyfriend ordered french toast and he said it was the best he's ever had. The service was ok. Our server picked up the tip and counted it right in front of us as we sat there finishing up our coffee. Seriously?
(2)Steve A.
$$$ Needlessly expensive. More than $60 for 2 small salads (a greek with only two anchovies for and 2 grape leaves for $15?!?!) a cheesesteak on a hamburger roll and 2 cups of soup and still hungry. Crazy. Service is friendly though.
(1)Larry S.
A good local diner, busy busy busy But we liked it!. We spent the good part of the day at Central Park and were walking back to our hotel when we turned the corner and saw the place was full, a plate what looked like baked chicken ( it was!) and we were hungry - so we went in. Funny, when I checked in I saw it has less stars than the 4 star breakfast place I just rated a "1". So with a little trepidation we ordered. What a great waitress we had. Clearly, the are busy here but she took the time to answer our questions and we made two good choices. The baked chicken had a wait time, which if we had the time we would have done, so we opted for a tuckey sandwich, served thick with turkey roasted there and sliced and a hot open faced pastrami reuben sandwich that was sooooo good. Go the the Met at 80th street and walk straight past all the food trucks one block down and turn right and in the door! Like most places in upper east side- pricey but we thought it was a good NY experience.
(4)Ashley T.
Incredibly expensive for a small diner. Almost 50 bucks for two people. $7 for a 10 oz milkshake is ridiculous. $6 for a plate of fries? $20 for chicken fingers and fries?? Really? Two stars only because there was a lot of yummy bacon on my blt. I wish after I saw the menu I had walked out and gone to a different restaurant. Not horrible but grossly overpriced for the typical dinner food received.
(2)Yasemin G.
Not pleased at all. I love diners because they are typically no brainers, but this one proved me wrong. I usually order Eggs Benedict as a go-to diner dish, but I was less than pleased. The eggs were terrible. I couldn't finish one. I was not pleased at all. Then I thought maybe it was just the dish so I tried the burger my mother ordered. There was nothing too offensive about the burger but it wasn't anything to write home about. I also tried my grandmother's turkey club, which was incredibly dry. Bottom line: couldn't find anything I truly enjoyed from this restaurant, would not recommend.
(2)Bernie G.
This is a great stop. It is expensive but the food is delicious and its the upper east side. What more do you need to know. The food is fresh and innovative. Great Desserts and fast moving. The area is full of places that have fast food so its nice to sit down in a small place and get a great meal. Beautiful fresh salads and a lot of great fish dishes too. Lots of regulars fill this place during the week but lots of tourist and visitors from the Met come streaming in. I think its a great fine and I have never been disappointed.
(5)C J.
Definitely overpriced. Surprisingly expensive for its decor and food. Close to Met so attracts many tourists. Wouldn't have walked in if I read yelp beforehand.
(2)Ammu K.
I know it's the Upper East Side, but really? A $21 salad? While the portion of the salad was large (could have used a bigger plate, or a bowl, very messy), the price of the salad was outlandish! I arrived five minutes earlier than my friend who was meeting me for lunch. It was sweltering outside so I popped in saying that I was there for lunch with just one other person. Many booths and tables were available. The woman at the front told me that I couldn't be seated until my party arrived and that I would have to wait outside. Great first impression, NOT! I would have given this place a 1-star rating if the salad was disgusting (which it was not, but still not worth the crazy pricing). Do not bother going here. Yes, it's nice and close to the museum, but so are many other places. It's places like Nectar that make real New Yorkers hate the UES. Do not waste your time.
(2)Kate S.
First time I've been back in thirteen years and they still make the best brunch in town!
(4)Vernon C.
Good hearty food. Great service. Try the butternut squash soup. Mousaka looked really good. Will try that next time.
(3)Tim B.
I give them two stars because within New York City they a) have a clean restroom and b) have decent sized portions. However, those two wins do not justify the ridiculousness of their prices. Yes, it's the upper east side, but damn....you are a diner, maybe if you actually served quality diner food, but the eggs benedict was terrible. There was supposed to be hollandaise sauce somewhere, couldn't see or taste it. I can't imagine how the burger tasted, or anything else on the menu...I don't want to. There is much better, just keep walking.
(2)Christine G.
Meh, not the best I've had in NYC. We came after visiting the Met and the place is smaller then any other restaurant/ diner I've been in in NYC. The prices are ridiculous, even though you get a good amount of food. I got the linguini and wasn't impressed. Even with the garlic and capers, it felt like it was missing seasoning. I got the vegetarian soup with it and it tasted under seasoned as well. Service was good, but I don't think I'd come back because of the food and cramped style of the place
(3)Vincent M.
I love this place. I've only taken out here but they are quick, they remember my order and they are super nice guys- Steve especially. While they are a little pricey, you can't find anything else cheaper in this area. I'm a big fan of this place. Make sure you have cash though, they are cash only!
(5)Amy F.
We had breakfast here while visiting the art museum and the upper east side. It was a nice place with good breakfast options. I had a bagel with lox and it was fantastic. They also served really strong coffee which was really good. I liked how my friend was able to sit inside and I sat across from her on the outside of the restaurant. We were both able to enjoy the beautiful weather and the people watching. The obit reason I took off one star is because the service wasn't that great. The lady hardly gave us the time of day. Oh well at least the food was great.
(4)Rockey A.
Good food, good customer sevice
(3)Heidi S.
I came here after visiting the Met with a youngster. I had the portobello chicken wrap (which was served with an undressed side of mixed greens that had clearly come out of one of those clamshell containers) and she had a burger and fries. I had a diet coke and she had a milkshake. The tab was $41 before tip, and because I'm not cheap with tips, I wound up shelling out about 50 bucks for that lunch. That's just absolutely ridiculous. Definitely overpriced, particularly for size of portions and quality. The wrap was actually pretty bland, but the fries were good. The rest of it was just - meh. The service wasn't bad, although they never asked me if I wanted a refill on my soda, and the floor was wet because of the snow outside, and I along with at least one other patron nearly slipped in what is a pretty crowded diner. Not sure why they don't have carpet in place for this or else have someone mopping what is obviously a slippery and dangerous floor. I guess with the prices, they can afford lawsuits? I'd avoid this place. If you want to spend that kind of money on a casual lunch, take the 4/5 down to 59th street and have lunch at David Burke at Bloomingdale's. It's also really expensive but you get a ton of food that is really well-made. Unlike...this.
(2)Doreen L.
My friends and I waltzed into this small establishment on a busy Sunday afternoon. The place was bustling and we had no where to stand. The wait staff was unfriendly. After we ordered many patrons finished, and there were two empty tables but the wait staff was hinting at us to leave. As for the food, I ordered two poached eggs and some sausages. The sausages were cold but the poached eggs were well done. The hash browns were disgusting: the outer layer of the hash browns were hard and had the consistency of bark. If I lived near this area and could not cook for myself I would go back but if there is another cafe in the next 5 mile radius, I would be happy to never frequent this place again.
(2)Priscilla K.
UES diner with lackluster food- we didn't want to walk far from the met after attempting to see cloud city since it was drizzling, so stumbled upon nectar. fyi, it's ~$16 for a turkey burger deluxe, and my patty was the toughest thing ever. took all of my might to cut pieces of it. we also had to hail down the waitress to take our order. wah wah
(2)Victoria X.
Sweet Necar! What a great place. It's all locals here, probably why I like it so much. Located a block from the park, it's an essential stopover before I do my walks. They serve Illy Coffee which and it's so delicious. Their food is great, and the pricing unbelievable, less $$ then most diners in NYC. They also have outdoor seating, as it's a local hang it's never too crowded. The decor, not so fancy, but that's what I like about it. They have their own charm and the staff is very attentive and kind.
(5)LK L.
Horrible case of food poisoning from a burger eaten at this seriously overpriced diner... my guy suffered with vomiting and diarrhea all night. Something bad is going on in this joint's kitchen. Met patrons who find it convenient, as we did: be warned.
(1)Clarise D.
We went in here to get coffee. When we walked in the waitress showed us to a table, she didn't ask us if we were there to eat or just get coffee. We ordered coffee and when she came back later to take our order, we said that we weren't there to eat, we just want coffee. Well she was really rude to us, she told us we had to get up and take our coffees to the bar because there is an $8 minimum for table service. The coffee was awful, it tasted burnt. If the coffee is anything to go by I wouldn't want to eat there anyway. I noticed that the cakes were all burnt at the top and the cheesecake on display was burnt on one side and rather soggy looking on the other. The prices were also ridiculous, especially for food that looks like it's dried out.
(1)Mike T.
Being from the South, the hostess and wait staff seemed very rude to my family of four. We asked the table next to us (from NY) if we came in on a bad day - they said no and that the staff is even considered rude for New Yorkers. Between the less than friendly wait staff and surprisingly small 6 oz glass of unrefillable ice tea my impressions of this place was didn't start off very well. I will say that my ice water never dropped below full as we could barely take a sip without it being refilled. That's not a bad thing most of the time. The size of the Rueben was fairly impressive however it lacked much flavor. My family got their chicken Cesar wraps which were drowned in dressing. While my dad still had food in his and was chewing away, they tried to take away his plate. We literally had to wrestle the plate out of their hands to get his meal back. When it was time to sign the credit card receipt, the hostess stood over me and once I had signed my name, the waitress snapped the receipt out of my hands and walked away. For me that was the last straw and I got my receipt back from her and negated the tip. I had some bad experiences in my life and this one ranks up there near the top. Thankfully this was just a place we stopped through for a quick bite during our visit to town - even so, we would not visit again during our next trip to New York.
(1)Bartholomew C.
After getting your culture on at The Met or The Frick don't be afraid to amble over to Madison and have a bite at Nectar. It's basically a diner, nothing fancy or pretentious just good food. The fries are crisp and the burgers have just the right amount of flavor from the grill to make you go Mmmmm.
(3)T H.
Note to self: When looking for a cheap joint for lunch in NYC, the Upper East Side = NOT the place to go looking. Nectar Cafe was the best the BF and I could find on our limited budgets, and I'm sorry to say that it was not worth the $$. The place is tiny -- there are maybe 6 tables inside, all smooshed together, though there is outside seating. Service is fast but unfriendly, and the waiter looked distinctly frazzled as he barked out our orders to the chef. Maybe that's why he forgot to have the chef put the cheese on my cheeseburger...and to you know, cook the hamburger patty before slapping it on the cold bun with the ridiculously generous portion of lettuce. Yum, undercooked ground beef. The BF's turkey club sandwich was much better, though we were both confused as to why the mayo came in a dish on the side rather than on the bread. It's no fun to eat a club sandwich when you have to slather mayo on the damned thing every time you take a bite!
(2)G D.
I only ate breakfast here and it was dead perfect.
(4)justin v.
I go to private events at The Met several times a month on Thursday nights and then realized at the end of it I am starving and have found myself at Nectar 3 times now. I've never found anything I've enjoyed eating. There is always a light odor, the servers aren't very friendly and the food is about $3-$4 too expensive per item when everything is a la carte.
(1)Phanmaly S.
I went here for lunch and received horrible service. I ordered the chicken caesar salad wrap and got a wrap with barely any chicken and lettuce w/out dressing. My boyfriend ordered a cheese burger and it was overcooked and flavorless. My iced coffee tasted like yuban coffee and it had coffee grinds. I would give it a zero rating if I could.
(1)thomas b.
This place is good. Its a small cozy diner with good food for a diner. The service was good. The staff was pleasant and quickly came with my order. They made me a custom order. It is not cheap but then again neither is the neighborhood. I will come here again because it has a large and diverse menu.
(3)Valeriya E.
This is a perfect spot to grab food between partaking in the all the cultural glory that museum mile offers. We were seated immediately on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant is tiny, and has an almost 'diner' feel to it, except, unfortunately the prices. I had a chicken and portobello mushroom wrap which was delicious, but at $14 per wrap which only came with a small side of greens (not even a salad), the price is too steep. My friends had a burger deluxe and a turkey wrap and were happy with their food. Service is prompt and courteous. It seems that you pay for the ideal location and the convenience. With absolutely nothing on 5th avenue except hot dog and pretzel vendors, Nectar owners (and eateries around them) can get away with these prices).
(3)Eric H.
This place is straight up schwag diner food. It sucks. Don't go here.
(1)Theresa L.
I walked into this restaurant thinking I had just walked on to the set of Seinfeld. Something about this place told me I should get a cup of coffee, but I resisted. Instead, I chose to go with the $16 chicken sandwich with a side of cole slaw. First off, the waitress did not mention that there was a $1 up charge for tomato on the sandwich. Not that I would not have requested the "upgrade," but when service attempts to one over the customer into paying extra it makes me feel swindled. At the very least, if you're going to swindle me out of my money, at least make sure I leave with a smile on my face. For $17 ($16 sandwich + $1 tomatoes) at a restaurant in the upper crest of Manhattan, I was expecting the best d*** chicken sandwich of my entire life. With one bite, I knew that I was getting into a sandwich filled over-boiled chunks of chicken that lacked flavor. I will however say that the tomato was fresh. Congratulations Nectar for at least having fresh tomatoes. I applaud your efforts. This sandwich left me wanting to leap for the doors and find a street vendor near you. I've gotten better food off the street corner with a much higher food quality. Since I'm a systematic eater (I eat one part of my plate in its entirety before moving on to the next), I thought for some reason the cole slaw would redeem the tasteless chicken sandwich. I was unpleasantly surprised. Nectar must be placing their cole slaw next to the fish in their refrigerator. I bit into this cole slaw and got a mouthful of over-mayo'd fish market. It doesn't matter if you prefer your cole slaw more vinegar or more mayo because quite frankly, this was over fished even though it had no fish. In all of my trips to New York, never have I had such disgusting food at such an outrageous price. If you are what you eat, you should at least be paying the price should cost for what you are eating. Advice: I wouldn't wish it upon the lowliest of individuals to eat here. In fact, I may just rather eat a fallen hot dog smothered in juices from the streets of New York city before I went back to Nectar. Eat anywhere else.
(1)Peter D.
Simple fare, nice price. Friendly staff. You must try the marmalade at breakfast.
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