Bel Ami Cafe — Restaurant in New York

Bel Ami is a solid choice for coffee lovers and casual diners alike, situated conveniently on Lexington Avenue. This café offers a welcoming atmosphere with ample seating both inside and outside, making it a great spot for a quick break or a relaxed catch-up.

Menu: The menu features a decent variety of options. From freshly baked croissants to hearty sandwiches, the food is satisfying. The quiche, with its flaky crust and creamy filling, is particularly good. Pastries like the chocolate almond croissant are a sweet treat worth trying.

Beverages: The coffee here is reliable, with a range of brews that cater to different tastes. The cappuccinos and lattes are well-made, providing a smooth, enjoyable experience. Tea enthusiasts will also find a nice selection of quality teas.

Vibe and Decor: The ambiance at Bel Ami is comfortable and laid-back. The decor blends rustic and modern elements, creating a cozy yet contemporary feel. With plenty of seating options, including a pleasant outdoor area, it’s easy to find a spot to relax.

Service: The staff are courteous and efficient, contributing to a pleasant visit. They handle orders promptly and are helpful with recommendations when needed.

Overall, Bel Ami is a reliable neighborhood café that offers good coffee, tasty bites, and a comfortable setting. While it may not blow you away, it’s a dependable spot for a solid coffee experience. Four stars for its consistent quality and...

Shockingly mediocre and awful. Ordered a prosciutto, brie, fig, red pepper and arugula sandwich. Couldn't taste the prosciutto and the brie was tasteless, just chewy. Opened up the sandwich to find one very thin, tiny slice of prosciutto that did not even come close to covering the baguette on which it was served. The predominant taste was red pepper and arugula. TOTAL RIPOFF!! Ordered the Sacher Torte, which was dry and overly sweet. The chocolate used on top was mushy and overloaded with sugar. Not even the most mediocre cafe in Vienna would dare serve such an awful Sacher Torte slice; a total insult to the Sacher name and tradition. Hot chocolate was supposedly made from melted chocolate, but was so sweet that the chocolate tasted like Hershey's syrup. It was raining and we were looking for a place to have a coffee. A man approached us and asked what we were looking for. He said Bel Ami was the best place in the neighborhood and was run by the wife of the owner of Le Bilboquet, a well-regarded French bakery a few blocks away. Then, he told us he was in the food business, so based on his recommendation, we decided to try Bel Ami. This place deserves zero stars and it was quite expensive for...

I usually only write good reviews. At first this place was great, great coffee, very friendly (notably friendly.) I went in for coffee just now. hot black and iced latte..the new girl gave me two hot coffees...I explained I ordered iced (very nicely) She said "no you ordered hot" and again said no I wanted iced. She rolled her eyes and said " Ok ill remake it but next time know what your are ordering" ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I just got home with my two coffees to find they put milk in my hot black coffee. She mess up both and was rude for absolutely no reason. Also I bought a salmon sandwich a few days ago and it was rotten. When I returned it, they asked if I wanted another out of the display case..I said no thank you the others could be unfresh also...It seemed as though they were planning on continuing to sell them others to customers. I understand customers on the UES can be crabby and notoriously rude...and from a waitstaff standpoint, it can be frustrating. I am not one of those rude people, I am respectful and polite and absolutely did not deserve that...