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Cafe Lalo

201 W. 83rd St., New York, NY 10024
nr. Amsterdam Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-496-6031 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    5.4 out of 10

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    10 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Cafes, Dessert / Ice Cream Shop
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Official Website

cafelalo.com

Hours

Mon-Thu, 8am-2am; Fri, 8am-4am; Sat, 9am-4am; Sun, 9am-2am

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at 86th St.

Prices

$11-$14

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard

Special Features

  • Brunch - Daily
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Classic NY
  • Delivery
  • Great Desserts
  • Late-Night Dining
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

72nd St. to 96th St., Central Park West to Riverside Dr.

Profile

It’s a toss up whether this popular Upper West Side dessert spot is best known for its cameo in You’ve Got Mail or for the more than 100 cakes, pies and tarts that overwhelm its sweet selection. From the outside in, the mood at Cafe Lalo is decidedly pseudo-European. Light-strewn trees announce its presence on a brownstone-lined block and fin de siècle posters brighten the interior, though Central Perk-style oversized mugs and a track of throbbing house music give this meeting spot a decidedly youthful spin. A perfect place for teenage girls to share an illicit slice of cheesecake (there are 29 flavors), the crowd here at any given time is a lopsided mix of young and old. A limited menu of salads and sandwiches, daily brunch, plus some kosher selections add variety to the sugary repertoire. — Gabriella Gershenson

Brunch

Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4pm; Sat.–Sun., 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
60% Would you go back?
44% Would you take a date?
11% Would you take kids?
10% Would you go on business?
22% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 6.1
Service: 4.6
Décor: 8.3
Value: 5.1

favorite place in Manhattan!

CourtS from 10034 | Posted on 10/4/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 5
Décor: 10
Value: 10

I love love love this place. I go there almost every week. Such a cute atmosphere with the lit trees, wall of windows, exposed brick, decor of French posters and pots of lavender, and ballerina-esque costume of the servers. True, the service is less than excellent, but that is not why you go there; it is a great place for conversation as well as delicious coffee, homemade desserts, and brunch menu. I recommend the Lalo's special for brunch and any one of their magnificent pies or tortes. Charming.

Love it.

lavieboheme14 from 77840 | Posted on 7/24/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 7
Décor: 10
Value: 7

I've only been twice, but both times the coffee was great and the dessert was amazing. It's a little crowded, but I think it's definitely worth it.

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