Guidebook for Upper East Side
Arts & Culture
One of the most famous museums in the whole world! I Highly recommend going to the Temple of Dendur (where you can walk through the ancient temple) at the very end of the Egyptian Gallery.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveOne of the most famous museums in the whole world! I Highly recommend going to the Temple of Dendur (where you can walk through the ancient temple) at the very end of the Egyptian Gallery.
Famous museum of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern and contemporary art.
1126 locals recommend
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveFamous museum of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern and contemporary art.
Food Scene
One of NYC's favorite breakfast/brunch spot. They have their signature communal table in the back!
247 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
861 Lexington AveOne of NYC's favorite breakfast/brunch spot. They have their signature communal table in the back!
I stop here some mornings to buy their bread from the bakery - it's the best bread in all of Manhattan in my opinion!
152 locals recommend
Maison Kayser
1294 3rd AveI stop here some mornings to buy their bread from the bakery - it's the best bread in all of Manhattan in my opinion!
Up Thai
1411 2nd AveOne of the best Thai restaurants in the neighborhood!
Pil Pil
265 E 78th StSpanish tapas & wine bar. Beautiful ambiance!
Lovely nearby French cafe restaurant with bakery. Their croissants are delicious!
23 locals recommend
Le Moulin à Café
1439 York AveLovely nearby French cafe restaurant with bakery. Their croissants are delicious!
My favorite restaurant in Upper East Side, and maybe actually my favorite Mediterranean restaurant in all of NYC. Definitely try their Meze Platter!
52 locals recommend
Beyoglu
1431 3rd AveMy favorite restaurant in Upper East Side, and maybe actually my favorite Mediterranean restaurant in all of NYC. Definitely try their Meze Platter!
This is an amazing hole-in-the-wall ramen bar. It's super tiny and there is usually about a 5-10 minute wait, but the ramen is delicious and the prices really cheap.
69 locals recommend
Naruto Ramen
1596 3rd AveThis is an amazing hole-in-the-wall ramen bar. It's super tiny and there is usually about a 5-10 minute wait, but the ramen is delicious and the prices really cheap.
Delicious selection of homemade, artisan bread and pastries. They usually sell out of their bread by late afternoon so I recommend stopping by earlier.
45 locals recommend
Orwashers Bakery
308 E 78th StDelicious selection of homemade, artisan bread and pastries. They usually sell out of their bread by late afternoon so I recommend stopping by earlier.
Two Little Red Hens
1652 2nd AveCozy and cute American cupcake shop
Cool cafe with comfy couches that make it feel like a hangout spot. They have coffee drinks and beer & wine.
67 locals recommend
DTUT
1744 2nd AveCool cafe with comfy couches that make it feel like a hangout spot. They have coffee drinks and beer & wine.
La Esquina - UES
1402 2nd AveAuthentic Mexican food, great tacos.
THEP Thai Restaurant
1439 2nd AveMy favorite Thai restaurant in Upper East Side
Ateaz Organic Coffee & Tea
1575 2nd AveCoffee, tea, and dessert!
Good for breakfast or afternoon tea. Their afternoon tea has unlimited tea pot refills, plus tea sandwiches and cakes.
21 locals recommend
Prince Tea House
36-39 Prince StGood for breakfast or afternoon tea. Their afternoon tea has unlimited tea pot refills, plus tea sandwiches and cakes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar/lounge with a Victorian/speak-easy ambiance! They have great cocktails and I love sitting on their comfy velvet couches.
68 locals recommend
The Auction House
300 E 89th StBar/lounge with a Victorian/speak-easy ambiance! They have great cocktails and I love sitting on their comfy velvet couches.
Neighborhood Irish pub with a great selection of beer. Pool table and darts downstairs, fireplace, movies, and occasional live music upstairs.
24 locals recommend
Ryans Daughter
350 E 85th StNeighborhood Irish pub with a great selection of beer. Pool table and darts downstairs, fireplace, movies, and occasional live music upstairs.
This is a casual pub, usually with a younger crowd, and some low-key dancing!
41 locals recommend
The Stumble Inn
1454 2nd AveThis is a casual pub, usually with a younger crowd, and some low-key dancing!
Sightseeing
Built in 1799, this is the official residence of the Mayor of NYC.
40 locals recommend
Gracie Mansion Conservancy
East End AvenueBuilt in 1799, this is the official residence of the Mayor of NYC.
Built in 1869, this beautiful castle in the park with an observation deck offers one of the best views of the park and surrounding cityscape.
46 locals recommend
Belvedere Castle
Built in 1869, this beautiful castle in the park with an observation deck offers one of the best views of the park and surrounding cityscape.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park right by my house if you fancy a stroll. Has access to the East River Promenade where you can walk alongside the East River.
Carl Schurz Park
East End AvenueShopping
francesca's
318 Washington StReally cute and trendy women's clothing and jewelry store.
Essentials
Duane Reade Pharmacy
176 Main StConvenience store, open 24/7