
Black Star Bakery & Cafe
A cozy Upper East Side cafe with fresh pastries, strong espresso, and a peaceful backyard patio made for unplugging.
- Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 16:00; Sat – Sun, 08:00 – 17:00
- 1597 York Ave Store 2
- 4.5 (378 reviews)
Description




Behind the counter, the kitchen serves up sweet and savory staples like smoked salmon toast, a filling prosciutto and cheese sandwich, and waffles with fresh berries and whipped cream. While there is some seating, this is not a work-on-your-laptop cafe; a sign reading "Talk to each other. Pretend it’s the 90s" encourages face-to-face conversation instead. For drinks, the lattes and hot americanos pack a strong kick, though note that the matcha is pre-sweetened.
Good to know
No laptop workPre-sweetened matcha