Cafe August

The cutest café in the Upper East Side!! They have an amazing patio outside and a cozy inside as well 🕯️🍂Everything we tried was spectacular!!! 🤩🤩had the most unbelievable, hot chocolate here and by far the best hot chocolate of our lives…

Cafe August is a lovely place to hang out. It is very small, just about 6 bistro tables and a total of maybe 14 seats. You can come here for a good cup of coffee and some sweets like a chocolate brownie ($10) which is served warm with whipped cream. There’s also a limited food menu. Meatballs tasted excellent with very finely mashed potatoes ($32). A glass of wine costs about $18. In other words, it’s a great place for a quick bite or having an informal meeting with a friend at a cozy little place. But you will probably spend a bit more money than you would have expected.

Very disappointed. We paid $15 for 6 cookies that were from a box. The waitress/hostess however was very nice and the cappuccino was good.

I had a disappointing experience. Since there were no outdoor tables available, we sat inside. As soon as some guests left, I asked the waiter if we could move outside, and he agreed. However, just a few minutes later, another group arrived, and we were told the table was actually reserved. There is no mention anywhere on the website or in the restaurant that outdoor tables can be reserved. This left me questioning whether the table was truly reserved before we asked, or if we were simply deprioritized when another party arrived. Transparency in policies is important — especially if reservations are accepted. At the very least, this should be made clear online or on site. The service otherwise was polite, but the inconsistency made the experience feel unfair and uncomfortable.

The service was excellent, food and drinks were amazing!!

Really cute restaurant in the UES! Food was pretty good but service was a little slow since there was only one server!

Charming, small neighborhood secret spot. The menu offers a variety of delicious items; the lobster roll is amazing

Went here on Friday (8/8/25) around 7:30 PM intending to enjoy dessert and drinks, but left feeling extremely uncomfortable due to what I believe was racial discrimination from our waitress. At first, I assumed she might just be having a rough day (as a fellow waitress, I understand this happens). However, I overheard her warmly greeting, laughing with, and engaging with the other two tables nearby—both of which were white customers. When she came to our table, she gave no greeting or smile, wore an unpleasant expression and simply dropped the menus in front of us which all of us felt. This stark difference in treatment made us feel unwelcome and disrespected. We decided to leave without ordering. I would usually leave a tip for the inconvenience, but I felt so disgusted by the experience that I couldn’t bring myself to leave a dime.

Don't sleep on those Swedish meatballs! Top notch! Lovely service in a warm and cozy space

Lobster roll and chips were delicious. The service was great and the decor . Please see previous review for more information.

Bad service ,the waitress just rude and arrogant and treat differently to the different customers. so disappointment.

Delightful cafe perfect spot after shopping. Beet and avocado salad was delicious along with the tomato soup!! Just like being in Paris

Amazing place great food and great staff. First time here and definitely will come back. The atmosphere is like a cafe in Paris. Definitely check it out.

This is such a delightful little place to stop for a leisurely meal out on the sidewalk. The waiter was amazing and so polite. It's on a quiet street perfect for some people watching and enjoying the quaint sights.

The perfectly adorable and delicious coffee shop and bistro I've been hoping for!! Incredible service, so cozy, and with indoor and outdoor seating. I almost don't want to tell you about it, but I will because I can't be there every day

I love cafe August!!!!! Such a great spot to grab a coffee and so so cute inside!!!!! The strawberry waffle is amazing!