After Hours Food Finds on the Upper West Side

Start at Fellini Coffee for pistachio olive oil cake, then walk down Amsterdam Avenue to Made In New York Pizza for a slice. This pairing suits the hunter who likes a warm-up before the evening set, not another grand opening announcement. The cafe is the early cue, not the last stop: its listed closing time is 8 p.m. Check both venues' current hours before leaving, and photograph the cake before it disappears from your plate.

For a quieter second act, Jin Ramen Upper West Side puts house-made noodles and broth at the center of the mix. It suits someone who would rather choose a bowl than chase a rumored drop. Start with tonkotsu or black garlic shio; both are on the menu. The kitchen's former Bib Gourmand run ended in 2022, so call it history, not a current award. Check the evening hours before setting out.

RedFarm gives the photo-minded diner a reason to arrive for dinner rather than wait for an after-midnight kitchen. Pac-Man dumplings are the visual hook, with three chili chicken and XO prawns also on the menu. Pick the dumplings first if the table wants a shared starting point. This is a playful meal, not a secret release; the venue notes higher prices, and its listed closing time is 10 p.m. Check before going.

Le Vin Cœur shifts the route from dinner plates to a residential-street basement, where French wine and simple bites meet old-school funk. It fits a small group that wants a lower-key room after the earlier food stops. Look carefully for the entrance and consider fries with a glass pour; non-alcoholic options are also listed. The basement setting changes the tempo, though stairs may matter when planning access. Verify the current hours before you go.

Prohibition brings the loud room back into focus with live music and New American plates. For a food-scene hunter who also listens to the room, the red-door speakeasy offers a quieter counterpoint to the main space. Try the cheesesteak egg rolls first, then decide which side of the room suits the night. Its two-room setup is the actual hook, not an invented pop-up. Check the venue's current schedule before heading over.

Taqueria 86 makes a useful prelude for anyone who likes street-style flavors without mistaking a sit-down restaurant for a street stall. Start with the birria brisket, al pastor or carnitas; the menu offers all three. Elote is another option when the table wants a side. This is the earlier food stop in a late night Upper West Side plan, so check its hours and leave the speculative queue reports out of it.

Close the sequence at Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar - Upper West Side, where cheese and charcuterie meet a rotating glass list. It suits a friend who wants to compare notes instead of chasing one more plate across town. Choose a small plate first, then ask about the current pours; the selection can rotate. The late finish belongs to this wine bar, not every stop in the week. Check hours before leaving.