Eli's Essentials

1291 Lexington Ave, New York
(212) 348-4940

Recent Reviews

Pauline Delapenha

I only get the Raisin Bran muffins and they are the best.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Crystal Yifan Xing

A friend got a PLAIN palm-sized heart-shaped bread for $8! Cold brew was $8!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

JHON RIVERA

Everything quiet and clean, the food is

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ken O

I got a large macaron and it was delicious. Highly recommend. Prices are a bit high but very convenient and quick. Good quality. I’m trying out this video thing, my first attempt at a video review….

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ralph Y

I bought a baguette and a latte. Average quality coffee. The baguette is not the most delicious I've ever tasted in my life. In my opinion everything is

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Tracy Lent

The staff is great. Food is always fresh and creative.Wheelchair accessibility: No steps to enter

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad Bar

Ashanti H.

Expensive and not worth it. I was charged $27.12 for 1 taco, 1 scoop of chicken pot pie and 2 chicken legs. I reached out to corporate thinking I had been overcharged and they responded with "nope our prices are in fact excessive". If the food was worth it I wouldn't be here but it was subpar. They used a really sweet breading for the crust of the chicken pot pie, the chicken was dry and poorly seasoned and the soft taco shell had been sitting there for so long, it had gone stale and I couldn't bite into it. Imagine paying almost $30 for food and being dissatisfied and still hungry. This place probably stays alive because of their location but I bet their customer retention is extremely low. There are better places with better prices, do not go here.

Annabel Clemens

Fantastic chicken soup! I tried the chicken and noodle one day, went back for the chicken and vegetable another, both were excellent. The soup is hot and ready to enjoy, especially on a rainy day, staving off a cold.

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Soup with Vegetable and Noodles

Pinar Ozcan

Today was the cashier very kind!But usually when I come here feel like the owner is a bit bitter. Just be nice man.. we are all trying.Other than that, the pastries are amazing. Definitely better than most chique bakery/coffee spots on the UES. I would still come here over any other spot in UES. Definitely a must try!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Kristin Jordan-West

Very cute NYC themed cookies and delicious food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Asad Anwar

Expensive without any reason egg and cheese bagel and Hot chocolate cost 15$ not worth for normal food nothing

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Chris Armstrong

We stumbled across this place when we were hungry and tired from sight seeing. We were met by James who was incredible, so friendly and interesting to talk to. Food was fabulous and his service was the best we had in NY. Can’t wait to come back. We were made to feel so special. Thank you for making our experience great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

junxia liu

Worst food I’ve ever eaten. This salad costed me 20 dollars, and the sauce tasted like it was stored for in the refrigerator for 6 months. Do not eat here, it’s a complete scam. If you are looking for some good food just go to nearby stores.

Brandon Martinez

The food is good but comically overpriced. Whole foods a block down tastes the same but is half the price. 8 dollars for a bottle of lemonade?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

E. Brown

The signs outside this place advertise sitting outside, wine bar and wine by the glass. Often they are not available.

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