GUIDES

Upper East Side, Manhattan

By
Coolstuff Team
July 28, 2021

Ah, the Upper East Side...a fabled neighborhood that is well known for old money, Gossip Girl, and grandparents, BUT it’s much much more than all that. The UES is where we love to go for a nostalgic taste of old New York, delicious diner food, and strong drinks before taking advantage of the many galleries and museums the neighborhood has to offer.

Ps. a big thanks to 2 of our favorite (former) Upper East Siders, Rebecca Schneider and Sara Wynn who sent us some of their favorites from their new homes of the West Village and Paris, respectively.

Ejs Luncheonette

For quite possibly the best diner food in the city. (Get the BLT!)

JG Melon

For everyone’s favorite burger. We love to go here before a day at the MET. The best item combo is a burger, side of cottage fries, and a cup of chili to dip yr fries in. PS- they are CA$H only!

Hot Dog cart outside the Mark Hotel

For the best $6 hotdog in the city, served by a Michelin starred chef.

Neils Coffee Shop

For an old-school diner with all the classics.

Lexington Candy Shop

For another classic diner serving up American-fare in a time-warp interior.

Ralphs Coffee

For an impeccable iced latte on the first floor of the Ralph Lauren flag shop mansion.

Brandy’s Piano Bar

For live music from 9:30p-4am.

Bemelman’s Bar

For a martini in a quintessential New York bar...a night here is bucket-list worthy.

The Corner Bookstore

For the neighborhood’s local spot for curated books.

Gabriella Hearst

For the only place in NYC to buy Officine Universelle Buly’s delectable fragrances and beauty products.

Belgian Shoes

For the classic footwear preferred by Upper East Siders of yesterday and today. (If you’re in the mood to drop a penny, or lots of pennies, on some supple slippers).

DONT MISS:

92nd St Y

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Neue Galerie

The Guggenheim

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