Such a cute Italian cafe with the perfect menu of coffee, Italian wines, and cocktails!

Here you can find the real Milano cappuccino and pastries!!!

Love this spot! Delicious coffee & pasties in a cozy atmosphere. Shoutout to our server Enzo.

This is one of my favorite little spots in the city. It has a cozy vibe and the drinks and pastries are consistently great. I’m always well taken care of by Zizi and Rozanna! Would recommend this spot to anyone who is in the UES area.

High quality pastries and coffee with excellent service. Everything is well prepared and the environment is welcoming and cozy. Highly recommend.

Feels like being in Europe at a pastry and sandwich shop. Service is great and very accommodating. Recommend for a quick bite or coffee/tea and dessert. Cheese cake is suoerb.

Lovely place! The waiter/waitress will come and take your order if sitting down.

+1

Such a busy place , crazy but such a vibe! You got a regular.

Our favorite spot to have coffee. Nicest service and lovely atmosphere with great coffee

Great cafe in the upper east side serving wine, cocktails, and small bites. Must try the hot chocolate.

Rozanna and staff were so friendly from the moment I walked in. This cafe & wine bar had the perfect ambiance. The drinks and food were delicious! Cannot wait to go back!

Adorable coffee shop & wine bar in the UES. Excellent iced macchiato and orange aperol spritz, perfect place to relax outside on a hot Sunday afternoon. The cheese and soppressata were delicious, as were the rosemary tarallini. Service was very friendly!

Amazing spot on UES with cute decor!! Had a blast with my family. Rozanna was so friendly and recommended us best hot chocolate ever!

Food & ambiance were great, as was the service from Enzo!! Really enjoyed the bicerin & torta della nonna 😋

This cafe bar is a hidden gem! Went with friends and tried everything - food, coffee, and cocktails - all were perfect! Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Definitely coming back!

Great service and warm atmosphere! Perfect place to start or end your day! (Enzo is the best!)

The coffee is amazing the pastries were next level good. Love that you can sit down and get table service, this place reminds me of my last trip to Rome. Would recommend!

Perfect spot! Excellent service, great food, normal prices! They are very dog friendly!Love it!

One of the best espressos you can have in USA. True espresso, not average NYs spicy soup.

Beautiful outdoor space especially if you seat at 91_street. You will enjoy in quiet your coffee. Excellent quality of coffee, I had and a lemon pie who also was good. Long time I had to enjoy a coffee with friend like this.

Nice and cozy place for a cup of coffee and glass of wine, right after your promenade in the Central Park 🍃 Special thanks to Rozanna, she was super helpful and positive ✨ Highly recommended 🙌🏻

Great atmosphere and attention! Loved the food, coffees were fine, not that expensive. Overall very good!

The hot chocolate with bomboloni is a must.

Such a cute neighborhood spot, Enzo was a great server!! Cutie wine bar

Loved the pastries and the cappuccino. The atmosphere was great! Wish the server would have checked if we needed something else outside but it was pretty busy. Will go again!!!

Come to this new place in the Upper East Side to experience the best cappuccino, pastries and paninnies!! Came on a Tuesday afternoon and had the best time, from the service to the food this is definitely a wonderful option!

European style cafe on the upper east side. Ordered the iced mocha for dine-in. Very rich and chocolaty. Drinks are brought to you with a small glass of water. Good amount of seating both inside and outside. Highly recommend.

Favorite coffeeshop in the neighborhood! It gets busy in the morning rush but great place to hang out at, day or night. Zizi is the best!

It's my favorite cafe in the area. I love sitting outside here. But I would wish they would offer Matcha, too <3 I have some friends who don't drink coffee or tea, so they won't go with me.

YES, here is one of the best cappuccinos I've tried! I absolutely recommend this place, felt a bit like I was in a movie, great atmosphere and interior. The staff is also very friendly and the pastries are solid. I’ll definitely be coming back.

My fav cafe in the UES! Hot chocolate, bomboloni, panino al prosciutto, and you have yourself a great afternoon ☕️ Enzo was our server!

Finally visited with a friend today after spending a few hours at The Met. Place was packed for late afternoon on a sunny Sunday. Tried the Shakerato, which was basically an espresso martini without the alcohol. Will definitely be back again. Great having a nice local cafe near my apartment.

We got the hot chocolate, it was amazing. Very thick and not too sweet with some bitter notes, the pastries were also great. Most of all, fantastic service, will definitely return!

This place is such a vibe! So cozy, elegant finally a cafe that doesn’t look like a pharmacy. Great staff and amazing cocktails. Will be back.

Came for a hot chocolate and it was delicious!! Will definitely be back

La Bomboneria has the best espresso drinks and Italian pastries in the area. An absolute must if you’re into coffee or cafe culture.

+4

Fantastic service, coffee and pastries at this restaurant. The almond croissant was very good. The coffee was strong and good too.

+3

If you cannot go to Italy soon - go to LA BOMBONIERA right now. Perfect espresso. True espresso. Fantastic atmosphere and very nice people who will make your espresso and your day. ☕️🇮🇹🛵

Love this spot! So warm and cozy. Rozanna & Minja were incredibly hospitable. Great place to talk for hours with a friend or get some work done— laptop friendly! Will be back soon :)

A perfect spot for drinks and light bites on the UES. The cheese and meat platter was a perfect pairing with the Aperol and limoncello spritz. We felt like we were transported on a European vacation.

+2

A true gem on the Upper East Side!!! Everything is spot on: coffee, service, ambient… highly recommend! And, they’re dog friendly! 😍 Nevena is the best server and Mihajlo behind the bar!

La Bomboniera is a cozy café in New York with a warm and inviting atmosphere ☕✨ Great coffee, delicious pastries, and a beautiful space perfect for photos 📸 A lovely spot to relax or catch up with friends 💛

Great breakfast if you’re looking for anything close to the Italian experience. Tried a pistachio milk alternative and it was heavenly. Not a lot of table space, so you sort of have to get lucky with timing.

I walked into La Bonboniera for the first time since they opened a few months ago and I was very impressed by the delicious latte that they made for me. This is the kind of cafe you could bring a date to and you’d impress that person by your good taste! The atmosphere is very welcoming and if you lived in the neighborhood, you Might want to bring your book or laptop and plan to relax, drink their delicious coffee and enjoy their selection of pastries.

+3

A small corner of Italy, where you can feel at home whenever you feel nostalgic for Italy or simply want to eat something truly 100% Italian. The staff is wonderfully friendly, a very welcoming place full of good vibes. 100% recommended, here in New York it will definitely be our fixed stop to feel at home.

Lovely cafe on upper east side with coffee and aperitif spritz’s. It’s nice warm weather. The affogato is beautifully presented. We did not feel super rushed.

An Italian cafe by day & wine bar by night nestled in the UES is serving exceptional coffee, pastries, cocktails, and light bites in a warm, rustic interior. Theres plenty of seating for you laptop folks as well as outdoor tables for you people watchers. The vibes are definitely intimate and very cozy making it a true gem of the neighborhood. Not to mention the baristas are sweethearts & are enthusiastic about their craft, ensuring a perfect brew/pour. P.S. this spot is also walking distance from many museums and galleries! FEATURED ☕️iced americano, shakerato, latte ☕️almond croissant, chocolate biscotti ☕️torta della nonna 🍷rossini, bellini, limoncello spritz 🍷bresaola panini, salame e formaggio 🍷salatini, peanuts

+5

La Bomboniera in New York, NY. Have you ever wished your local coffee shoppe turns into a beautiful wine bar at night? @labombonieranyc transports you to Italy by serving Italian savory and sweet treats along with the best Italian wine and espresso. The vibes here are immaculate-super cozy and romantic. The service was amazing too I can’t recommend it enough! Insta: @thehungrysw

+6

Amazing spot for coffee, wine, and pastries! Loved the croissants and donuts, and their hot chocolate is simply perfect. Cozy vibe and friendly staff make it a must-visit in NYC.🥐☕🍷🍩

My favorite place!! I am every day there 😊 pet friendly and such a European vibe 👌

Soo cute and cosy, the bresaola panino was delicious. Staff are so sweet too :)

Really enjoyed spending an afternoon here with friends. We all had paninis, various espresso items, and a lovely lemon torte for dessert. I would definitely come back for a glass of wine or even a weekend breakfast. I also appreciate that they have a 1 hour laptop policy because I’m sure people will be tempted to just park themselves here for much longer, since the ambiance is so inviting.

Cosy coffee spot with a nice darker roast Italian style coffees- espresso is spot on and perfect with a biscotti. Delightful staff and plenty of cafe style seating. Sandwich and pastry options too! Just the best service, lovely vibe and superb coffee!!

The best neighborhood spot!! Great team, food and coffee. They especially love my puppy and bring her treats outside when we are walking by. Zizi and Holly are standing outside!! Love the personal touch. 5 out of 5 stars without question. Ps….. they have pistachio milk!!!

As a first-time visitor, I was thoroughly impressed. The culinary quality here is exceptional; I opted for Enzo’s recommendations, and both sandwiches were expertly prepared and full of flavor. The establishment itself strikes a perfect balance professional service paired with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Truly a standout spot. Will come back again

trang ngo

Best hot chocolate I have ever had. A perfect stop in cold weather.

Alex Ostojic

A cozy neighborhood spot with great coffee and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The pastries are delicious and the service is always excellent. Special shoutout to Zizi, Teodora, and Holly for being so kind and friendly — they really make the place feel like home.

Reba Hasko

Perfect, cozy cafe. Excellent, friendly service. Delicious coffee. There’s a reason this place is usually packed! To the waiter who helped me make a cool surprise happen today, thank you for your kindness!

Roma Antonevych

I was there last week with my friend and we loved everything; the quality of food and drinks was the best. Our waiter Rozanna made our evening special! She’s the best! We will definitely come back next time when we are in New York

Lauren Rice

Very cute spot! Enjoyed sitting here with a hot chocolate and reading / chatting with friends. Very cozy, didn’t try the food

Jen Lee Lin

my friend and I stopped by this cafe on a rainy day and it was the perfect cozy spot to relax in. We got coffees and both the sfogiatelle and bombaloni with Nutella and they did not disappoint! Our server Enzo was also so friendly, helpful, quick and added to our wonderful time here :) thanks again!!

Mohammed Thahir

Delicious hot chocolate served here. One of the best in the city. Rosa was our waitress and the service was excellent.

Sofía H.

I had a fantastic experience here. The hot chocolate with panna was great!! My husband ordered bombolini and caffe latte and also liked them. The place is gorgeous and we had a nice date today. People are also nice and attentive. Will definitely come back again. We went on friday at 6pm. It was crowded but we only waited 5 mins for a table, maybe because it’s winter. In summer I’ve seen this place full.

Sheila

This review is about sustainability! Thank you for providing such a cozy café experience, without single use trash and plastics. By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean and fish, and over 95% of the plastic that we produce does not actually get recycled, even with the best of intentions. It makes me happy to find and support local businesses that are mindful of the New York City ecosystem, and our broader global one. I also find a for-here, reusable mug mix, dining in that much more welcoming and enjoyable. So thank you again for the wonderful service, delicious biscotti and cappuccino, and the trash-free experience. You are setting a great example for neighboring cafés and restaurants to hopefully follow suit!

Mohammed Alanazi

La Bomboniera is such a cozy café! The cappuccino was creamy, smooth, and perfectly made. A warm, inviting spot to enjoy great coffee.

Mary B

Thank you for such chance to feel like I’m drinking coffee in Paris . Delicious drinks and pastries exactly like in Europe Already on my way there from NJ 🙈

Marie Esedebe

One of the best hot chocolates I have ever tasted!! The place has such an incredible atmosphere, I never wanted to leave. The staff was also so sweet and accomodating when i was worried about my allergies. Me and my friends loved everything about that place, I can’t wait to go back!

Sarah Perkins

Love this place and will be back very soon! One of the best pastries I’ve ever eaten (torta de la nonna), maybe the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had and a perfectly crafted cappuccino.

Selina L

This place really has it all great vibe, good service, awesome coffee and desserts, plus a bar. I took the staff’s recommendation and tried the Lemon Zest cake, but next time I’m definitely ordering the chocolate cake I saw at the next table.

+5

Aryella Almeida

The bomboloni was PERFECT. Latte and tea were great. Definitely will come back to try more pastries. The atmosphere is so cool.

+2

Aicca

This is my new favorite spot on the upper east side!!! It’s such a cozy spot for a coffee, pastry and nice chat with friends. They are very busy but they always seat people very quick. Prices are reasonable too. Definitely recomment!

+1

cristina marin

I love this place! Surprisingly, we got a table in no time, given how busy this place was. Both the panini & sweets are really good! The coffee is flavorful & well done as well! It’s has the European charm, a mix o Italian menu and French vibes. A bit pricey, but given the excellent service and the overall atmosphere and quality, it is definitely worth it! 💯 recommended!

Nice place to sit and have a chat, really enjoyed their old school Italian cappuccino (try pistachio milk). And they do coffee even at night!

Great coffee shop. Great customer service.

+2

The waiters were very nice, specially Rosa

I went to this cafe to relax for a bit. Ordered coffee, sat quietly, and the place felt calm. Staff was polite and not intrusive.

Came in for a quick coffee but ended up having an even better experience. Was met with smiling faces as soon as I walked in the door. I asked for a cappuccino and the person helping me gave me two other suggestions of things that would go great with the coffee. I’m so glad I took their advice!! Will definitely be back!!

Went on Halloween of all days, food and coffee was tasty and everything was reasonably priced. Dog friendly

We stopped here for refreshments with our little girls before seeing a production at the nearby 92nd Street Y. The hot chocolate was extraordinary!!! However, the chocolate cake (torta caprese) and Italian cheesecake were surprisingly disappointing.

Olga Egorova

Stopped here for a cappuccino to go (good!); bombolone (delicious!) and a sfogliatelle (seemed a little stale). Inside looks cute but a bit too loud; they also have seating outside

+1

Khoi Pham

Good coffee and baked goods spot. There are a few seats outside, but most of them are inside, including table and counter seating. The panini is average, but the nutella bomboloni and caffee fredo were pretty good.

+1

no designated place to wait for your coffee if you just want to grab & go, especially during busy hours. staff is sort of all over the place and not very helpful. coffee itself was 6.5/10

Rosa was great! The salami were not- tasted like they were from the supermarket. Good wine

Fernanda Calvo

Great food and drink! The cioccolata calda con panna is wonderful, especially around the holidays. The place is cozy and cute, but can be uncomfortable when crowded. The service needs some work. We pretty much had our food and pastries thrown at us. It wasn’t even really that busy. The waitress was rude, frankly. I hate to call this out, as anyone can have a bad day, but it’s important that people leave happy with their dining experience and I wasn’t happy with the service I received. I would definitely come back, because the food is great, but I hope the service is better next time.

I was so happy when this cute neighborhood café opened—it has such a cozy atmosphere, and I really wanted it to become my everyday spot, my “third place.” But unfortunately, the way they treat regulars, especially around their laptop policy, is really disappointing. I wasn’t asked to leave, but the server kept coming over again and again, asking if I needed anything else—even after I told him I already had my coffee. Eventually, he started pointing out the laptop policy, even though the café was half empty. It felt more like I was being nudged to leave than anything else, and it made the experience uncomfortable. The female servers in the morning are generally kind, but some of the male staff could really improve their attitude. It’s a shame, because having loyal customers who come almost every day should be a good thing. I’ve started going to Mia’s Café instead. It may not have the exact ambiance I prefer, but the staff are so warm and welcoming. They’re genuinely happy to see me walk in—and that kind of hospitality makes a big difference. From other reviews I’ve read, I’m clearly not the only one who’s felt this way. It’s unfortunate, because this place has potential—but without a more thoughtful and friendly approach, it’s hard to feel at home here.

I’ve been coming to this café for over five months and first fell in love with it during the winter. The hot chocolate, the Italian-inspired coffee methods, and the overall ambiance truly stood out. In the beginning, the service was warm and welcoming—the waitresses were always friendly and polite, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Over time, however, the staff has shifted to all male waiters. While they are quick and efficient, I’ve often found them to be standoffish, disinterested, or even a bit rude, especially when it comes to handling payment or when guests are ready to leave. On several occasions, I’ve felt that if you’re only ordering a coffee, you’re treated as if you’re not worth their time or tips, which creates a disappointing atmosphere. This pattern has made me feel anxious about leaving rather than relaxed enough to enjoy the space. In hospitality, the way guests are welcomed and cared for is what encourages them to stay longer and order more, and it feels like that’s being overlooked here. I’ve also noticed that the staff tends to favor female customers with noticeably better service, which feels outdated and unfair. This café still has so much potential with its ambiance and quality drinks, but the service really needs to align with the experience they’re trying to create.

I’ve been here several times and the food and coffee are amazing; however, the service is very poor. There have been several unpleasant experiences at their Upper East location, including nasty looks from the waiters and clear differences in how customers are treated.

We had the unfortunate experience of bothering the two people here for a coffee. While the coffee was good, the wait staff was obviously bothered by our arrival and pretty much ignored us for most of the time. We were lucky to have been served and luckier even to have had the privilege to pay. We too are European but, this was at a whole new level.

I tried coming in here with my service dog and I was immediately halted by all front of house staff. I communicated with them that he is a service dog and I needed him for emotional support. I have my documents on file, all the staff proceeded to treat me rudely even mocked me regarding my medical condition. Zizi who’s name was the only one I picked up. Was very rude and unprofessional along with all staff (front of house) on Sunday, December 21st @2:00 were all as well

They have successfully packed as many tables next to each other to maximize profit, kudos . It feels like everyone is next to you, cozy. We got a sandwich for $18 bresaola that was literally bread with 3 pieces of meat, no side salad.. will not be going back