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Old-world. Beer-friendly. Neighborhood proud.
The Upper East Side's laid-back cousin—German roots, neighborhood pubs, and Carl Schurz Park.
Highly rated restaurants, bars, cafes, and things to do nearby.
Restaurants & Dining
From the seas freshest oysters to flame-seared steak, tender veal chops, and handmade pastas - every dish at Altamiranos is a love letter to Italian culinary tradition, infused with coastal flair and served with the kind of warmth that turns a meal into a memory.
Restaurants & Dining
Bagels & Co. is a favorite pizza spot in Yorkville, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.
Coffee & Casual
Blank Street is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Yorkville, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.
Coffee & Casual
Kossar's Bagels & Bialys is a cafe in Yorkville described by visitors as a cafe, brunch food and deli sandwich. Based on 10 reviews.
Restaurants & Dining
Yorkville Deli Market is a restaurant in Yorkville described by visitors as pizza and deli sandwich, moderately priced. Based on 10 reviews.
Restaurants & Dining
CAVA is a well-known mediterranean restaurant in Yorkville, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
Restaurants & Dining
Chick-fil-A is a well-known american restaurant in Yorkville, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
Bars & Nightlife
Saloon NYC is a bar in Yorkville described by visitors as an activity venue, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.
Coffee & Casual
Le Pain Quotidien is a cafe in Yorkville described by visitors as a cafe. Based on 10 reviews.
Restaurants & Dining
Hiromi Sushi is a sushi restaurant located in 1472 York Ave, New York, NY 10075, offering authentic Japanese cuisine in a welcoming setting. We are committed to using fresh, high-quality ingredients, dedicated to bringing guests an authentic and delightful dining experience.
Coffee & Casual
We see coffee differently, and think you will too. Our team works tirelessly to select our coffees and develop roast profiles that bring the absolute best out of each bean.
Coffee & Casual
Starbucks Coffee Company is a popular coffee/tea in Yorkville, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.
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Old-school German roots with new-school NYC energy
Yorkville is the Upper East Side's realest neighborhood — less polish, more personality. Its German and Hungarian roots show up in the beer halls and the old bakeries, but the new wave of restaurants on 2nd Avenue has turned it into a legitimate food destination. It's the UES for people who actually live here, not people who want to say they live on the Upper East Side.
Yorkville, stretching from roughly 79th to 96th Street east of Lexington, was once Manhattan's Germantown—and traces of that heritage linger in a few remaining beer halls and bakeries. Today it's a residential neighborhood that's more relaxed and affordable than the UES blocks south of it. Carl Schurz Park along the East River is a gem, with views of the Queensboro Bridge and Gracie Mansion (the mayor's official residence). Second Avenue has a solid stretch of restaurants and bars. The vibe is neighborhood-first: regulars at the bar, familiar faces at the coffee shop, dog owners who all know each other. It's the Upper East Side for people who don't want to perform being Upper East Side.
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Local lingo: “Yorkville is the UES neighborhood that UES people tell you isn't UES. Make it make sense.”
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