Café Blériot XI 226 East 83rd Street, Manhattan, New York 10028

"A cute cafe with a touch of France on the Upper East Side. Food was solid, but not mind blowing. The atmosphere is great. It's very small and as such, there isn't really space for laptop work as others have said, so be mindful of that."

"Don't come here for laptop work! It's a quaint coffee shop, though I wish I knew laptop work was not allowed before I ordered a coffee. I asked for the wifi password, and the barista told me I could do something quick on the laptop but would need to put it away. She gave me the wifi password, but I was taken aback by the fact that I could not do laptop work for the period I wanted. Thankfully, I had a book to read while sipping my coffee. Also, there are only 4 tables, so it can be a tight area if it's filled."

"I have been there several times. First time, I ordered a gluten-free banana walnut muffin and matcha mango smoothie, and it was delicious. Other times, I have been with my boyfriend, and we ordered coffee and other pastries. It never disappoints. Likewise, I like the interior of the place very much. It feels very cozy. I always stop by when we are in the area."

"Wonderful aromatic dark roast arabica with all sorts of milk alternatives including soy and oat. Delightful French cakes to accompany a wonderful blend. The service is warm and neighborly, perfect cafe stop for a morning jolt."

"A lovely spot that I may not have found had my regular coffee shop not had been closed. Very much an immediate french ambiance, and really helpful staff every time I've visited. The lattes are my go to, but somehow I fell into a routine of getting their ham and cheese croissant. Can't go wrong with any of the pastries! Take a little trip to this in between avenues spot if you like your espresso, highly recommend!"