'Essen

290 Madison Ave, New York
(212) 689-0800

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Sammy Quinteros

It's close to the library, so during my English break I'll stay here. Everything is clean and the food is fresh

Antonio Barros

Healthy food and good prices at the heart of Manhattan.

lianyi bai

I bought a cake, but when I got home, I realized it was already moldy. The weather’s been really hot lately, so please be more careful with freshness. The receptionist helped me return it, but overall it was still a pretty disappointing experience.

nevin kilic

Worst worst worst place ever, i got overcharged for one ridiculous sandwich!!! They gave me cold cheese not melted chicken sandwich that i couldn’t eat but i paid 22 dolar! Never again

Danbi Lee

I ordered pumpernickel bagel toasted with butter lettuce and tomato. The cook gasped.😳

Jamie L

The food is slightly overpriced, but it's solid quality, so no real complaints. The hot buffet options are great, and the location right outside the office building is very convenient. Overall, it offers a good selection of food, and the space is clean and well-maintained.

Courtney M

Service is SLOW they need more people in here because it shouldn’t take so long on the morning it’s the busiest. Hire more people by the juice maker or get more juice makers.

Dmitriy Margolin

Very good place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Huge selection of food of all cuisines. Recommend it! No alcohol served here.

Troy Gordon

Their breakfast buffet is top-notch, and the wait is quick! This place runs like a well-oiled machine, thanks to the super-efficient staff. You can be in and out in under five minutes—perfect for busy mornings!

Lunch can get a bit hectic with the crowds, but the staff’s impressive speed keeps your wait time to pay under five minutes. It’s a lively atmosphere, and you’ll be ready to tackle your day in no time!

One suggestion: it would be even better if they offered sriracha sauce to spice things up!

However, a minor criticism is the pricing; for instance, a small box of sushi costs $7.50 but has jumped to $9. A little adjustment there would make the experience even better!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Hot Breakfast Buffet

Master Alejandro Negri

Very good food, very friendly staff

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marc Gonzalez

While the food is indeed fresh, the prices are atrocious. Especially if you do order on app delivery services.

A plain turkey sandwhich, literally not even mayo or cheese. Close to $8. I understand rent needs to be made. But an extra couple ingredients goes a long way.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Papocho Pekka

Good place to eat on the go, it has several options. The moderate price. We chose some pasta and we were very satisfied. The cleanliness of the tables can be improved as can the friendliness of the people who work. But I recommend it to stop by and take a snack.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

SparkCreate LLC

They are scammers!!!

I ordered a bibimbap for $16.99 (which is already quite expensive, even compared to other places like this in Manhattan). I was about to pay with my credit card, they said it was $19.15. I was like, how did that happen? They said the rest is tax. I did the quick math in my head but it still didn't make sense. They said, if I pay by cash, it would be $18.50, which is correct if you apply a 9% NYC sales tax. There was no sign anywhere that there will be extra charge for credit card payments. They just prey on busy New Yorkers who blindly pay for anything and get on with their days.

Btw, the food is awful too. Just run! As far as you can from this place.

Food: 1

Service: 1

Sophie DEKONING-TEASDALE

Rude staff, speaking negatively about me in Spanish when they think I don’t understand. I speak fluent Spanish and could understand everything they said , I walked out and went to TableTime, it’s way better and staff are way more friendly.

Yani Ed

This is one of those food hall kinds of places with lots of variety inside, built to deliver fast food for the people working in the area. They have pre-made, prepackaged, and also assembly food.
The prepackaged food has some options that are more perishable than others. For example, the mochi I got was already moldy when I opened it.
Pre-made hot food has a good selection, same as cold food. You can find steak, chicken, noodles, and lots of mixes. However, if you come at an off time, the food will have been sitting there and getting overcooked on the hot plate.
Assembly food includes stations at the back of the store has options like udon noodle soup, fried rice, and the like. You pick proteins and vegetables to go with a generic base. It's inoffensive, ultimately just fills you up, but is nothing super amazing.
Overall, this is a lunch staple spot for some people, but I would prefer to spend my lunch hour somewhere else.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

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