Bel Ami Cafe

Cutest corner coffee shop on Lex. Has the perfect upper East charm. Has some nice decor. If you are in the area definitely add this on the list. It’s nestled in the quaint corner, has outdoor seating too. The pastries are fresh and lots of packed snacks are also available. I recommend the cheddar chive biscuits and pain au chocolat. The mini croissant are the cutest

Out on a long walk around the upper east side. After lunch further uptown, I passed by Bel Ami and decided to go in. Last came here about 6 months ago. Today the weather was sunny and warm so this place was very busy, both inside and out. Stood in line 10 minutes to order but then got a hot chocolate and a chocolate muffin. Then another 5 minutes to find a table, inside. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Nice vibe. Will come again. Back again on a very hot day. Again very busy. No tables outside but grabbed a small table inside. Today decaf americano and a walnut muffin. Both excellent.

Place is so cute! But coffee sucks.. my milk tasted burn and coffee quality was below par. I asked for a latte and got a capuccino with lots of foam on top. They don't know the difference... Service is so so, could definitely improve.

This is one of my favorite places to go for breakfast and/or lunch. I’ve been going here consistently for a few years now and my experience with the staff has always been pleasant! Lorena for example is one of the most helpful employees. She’s very attentive and respectful! Always has a radiant smile on her face when she greet everyone which is always a great feeling waking into the cafe! She recommended a few items that I should try, the shrimp salad being one of them it was amazing and I’m glad I trusted her judgement! Thank you to Lorena and the entire staff

I used to really enjoy coming to Bel Ami Café, but unfortunately, this last visit was quite disappointing. I ordered a couple of cappuccinos, and they were nothing like a proper cappuccino. I also tried a few of the mini cookies, but they had a strange taste almost like detergent or even mold, which was very unpleasant. To make things worse, the person at the counter had no idea about the ingredients in the products. I asked about the muffins, and he said “I don’t know” several times. It’s really unfortunate, especially since I used to be a frequent customer. I strongly recommend reviewing the handling and freshness of your products, and it would really help to properly train your staff on what you’re serving.

A nice little café with friendly staff on Lexington. Pastries were good. The large cappuccino, however, felt unusually light. I looked inside and it was 50% just foam. That was disappointing.

Fell into this cafe and was pleasantly surprised. Excellent coffee, nice selection of sandwiches and delicious looking pastries! Friendly (and efficient) service (despite the high demand). Comfortable seating inside & outside. Warmly recommended!

Nice espresso and good staff, very quick service too, in and out within 2 minutes. Good atmosphere as the dimmed lighting makes the cafe feel warm. Solid prices for cafe considering the typical Manhattan prices for coffee/espresso