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Bluestone Lane Upper East Side Café

Upper East SideManhattan

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Upper East Side

Manhattan

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About Bluestone Lane Upper East Side Café

Bluestone Lane Upper East Side Café is a trendy Australian-style café that specializes in expertly crafted coffee and wholesome brunch fare. The menu features health-conscious options including açai bowls, fresh juices, and organic ingredients that cater to various dietary preferences. The bright, modern atmosphere combines casual elegance with warm hospitality, making it an ideal spot for breakfast, lunch, or a leisurely coffee break in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood.

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Nora Kasapligil
a week ago

Bluestone was delicious. Peaceful atmosphere across the park, with yummy nutritious bites. Liz was very warm and welcoming and Abel took amazing care of my dining experience. Highly recommend stopping through here.

Response from the owner

This review completely made our day! We love that you had a total 10/10 experience with us across the park. There is nothing better than fueling a park stroll with fresh, delicious bites and the kind of high-energy, smile-first hospitality that Liz and Abel are famous for. Thank you so much for the incredible recommendation—we’ve shared the love with them both, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for round two!

Elmer de jesus CervantesLocal guide
2 weeks ago

This place is literally right across the street from Central Park, and it was a fantastic experience. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and we had a great time. I hope you all enjoy the pictures! I love taking photos of places I enjoy because they help capture the experience and give others a glimpse of what makes them special. Definitely a spot worth visiting if you’re in the area.

Response from the owner

This review completely made our day! We love that you had a total 10/10 experience with us right across from Central Park. There is nothing better than pairing a delicious, fresh meal with the kind of relaxed, high-energy vibe our crew is known for—and your photos are the absolute cherry on top! Thank you so much for capturing our space so beautifully and sharing the love. We can’t wait to welcome you back for round two on your next park stroll!

Yohei Ishiguro
2 weeks ago

Best matcha in town! Great service from the male server (Abel). Got a croissant on the house before closing time. Will be back for sure 💕

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you loved the matcha and that Abel took such great care of you—he’ll really appreciate the shoutout. Can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

Nicolas FLLocal guide
2 weeks ago

Bluestone Lane is my go-to spot on the Upper East Side for both coffee and food. The atmosphere is exceptional, and the team brings incredible energy every time I visit. Whether I’m stopping in for a quick latte or sitting down for a meal, they always make me feel welcome and at home. Abel, in particular, consistently goes above and beyond—staying organized, attentive, and genuinely courteous, even during the busiest rushes. Outstanding service and a great experience every time.

Response from the owner

We are absolutely thrilled by your high praise for Abel! He truly embodies the pinnacle of "best-in-class" hospitality. Remaining perfectly organized, attentive, and genuinely courteous during peak rushes is no small feat, and it's wonderful to hear how consistently he goes above and beyond to make you feel right at home. He is an absolute legend, and we will be sure to pass your sweet words along to him.

Nicole Rodriguez
3 weeks ago

Love this little cafe right by Central Park! The service is AMAZING, ambiance is calm and friendly<3 I specially love the fact that it’s a pretty small place & there is a cozy atmosphere since you step inside! The coffee is amazing, smoothies AMAZING! Shoutout to Abel, the kindest! Super attentive and honestly just cool human being spreading positivity! Noel is amazing too, the sweetest!! Perfect place to bring your besties to have breakfast before exploring the city

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Nicole! We’re thrilled to hear you love the cozy atmosphere, coffee, and smoothies—and that it’s become a special pre-Central Park breakfast spot for you and your friends 💛<br><br>We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Abel and Noel—they’ll really appreciate the shoutout. It means a lot to hear they helped make your visit such a positive experience.<br><br>We look forward to welcoming you and your besties back again soon!

Daniel “Finn” Finnelly
3 weeks ago

I am blown away by this spot! Abel took such great care of us, and gave me the best recommendation for the Chicken Parma Toasty… easily like top 3 best sandwiches I’ve ever had! Not only was the food phenomenal, but the atmosphere was so warm and Abel made us feel so welcome. Thank you Abel, and thank you to everyone that made such a great lunch for my wife and I!

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for the incredible review, Daniel! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear you and your wife had such a wonderful lunch experience with us. The Chicken Parma Toasty is definitely a favorite, and we’re so glad Abel’s recommendation was a hit!<br><br>We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Abel and the rest of the team—they’ll really appreciate hearing this. Creating a warm and welcoming experience is exactly what we strive for, and it means a lot to know we delivered that for you both.<br><br>We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

Caitlin Cruickshank
a month ago

We love bluestone lane. Our server, Abel, was incredible, amazing service. We’d come back here just for him - and the flat whites!

Response from the owner

Wow, thank you so much for sharing your amazing experience here at Bluestone lane!

Monica Meadows
Edited a month ago

Food is always fantastic! Drinks are great! Servers are always kind and friendly, and seem to enjoy the culture there. Noelle & Giancarlos are wonderful!!!!<br><br>Update: Great experience as usual! The staff in general is always so lovely and attentive, but we LOVED having Abel as a server today! He was so helpful with my friends’ dietary restrictions.

Response from the owner

Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you find our food and drinks fantastic and that our servers provide such kind and friendly service. It is great to know that the positive culture in our store is evident to you. We will be sure to share your kind words with Noelle, Giancarlos, and the rest of the team. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Savanna Fusco
a month ago

This was my first time here and it was amazing. The staff were so friendly especially our waiter Abel he was so personable and willing to answer all our questions and gave great recommendations. We ended up having the banana bread which was to die for, and I got a brown sugar vanilla latte his personal fav, sooo delicious!!!

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for sharing this lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear your first visit was such a great experience and that the team, especially Abel, made you feel so welcomed. He’ll be so happy to hear your kind words about his service and recommendations.<br><br>We’re also glad you enjoyed the banana bread and the brown sugar vanilla latte—sounds like a perfect combo! 😊<br><br>We truly appreciate you taking the time to write this and hope to welcome you back again soon for another delicious visit.

Mariana BruguerasLocal guide
a month ago

Amazing experience!<br>We came two times on the same week because we loved the place, the food and most of all the service!<br>Thanks so much to Abel for his kindness, he was simply great. Also Spanish speaker!!!!<br>Super recomendado!<br>Gracias, Abel por ser tan detallista y cuidadoso!<br>Will totally recomend to all my NY visitors friends

Response from the owner

Hi Mariana, <br><br>Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visits, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Abel—he’ll be so happy to hear this.<br><br>We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!

Talia Guiragossian
2 months ago

This was such a great brunch location. There are Bluestones all throughout the city, but this one is the one worth visiting. Aside from the beautiful interior, the food was superb and the service was incredible. Abel made us feel so welcome and checked in with us often, despite the busy nature of the establishment.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback, Talia! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, and especially your experience with Abel—he’ll be so happy to hear your kind words. It means a lot that you consider this location a standout, and we truly appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Alma TserezoleLocal guide
2 months ago

Very nice coffee brews and recipes, I benchmarked the espresso which rocks. We tried two sandwiches which had good quality ingredients and tasteful. Staff pleasant. A nice place for a pause during your day, with a touch of ambience and coolness, being adjacent to the church

Response from the owner

Thank you for the thoughtful review, Alma! We’re so glad you enjoyed the espresso, sandwiches, and the overall vibe — it’s great to know our team made your visit pleasant as well. ☕🥪✨ We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing pause soon!

Michelin GuideLocal guide
4 months ago

This location is really nice, you’ve probably already seen it in pictures. It’s a very small coffee shop, but worth visiting because of its unique setting.<br><br>The food was good, but the smoothies were extremely cold and a bit tasteless, probably due to the frozen fruit and extra ice.<br><br>The seating isn’t ideal, with mostly high and shared tables, but I went early in the morning, so it was fine.

Response from the owner

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!<br><br>We’re glad you enjoyed the unique setting and found the food tasty. We appreciate your feedback about the smoothies and the seating — we’ll be sure to share this with the team. We hope you’ll visit again soon, maybe at a quieter hour, to enjoy the space and a perfectly blended smoothie!

gabrielle hernandezLocal guide
4 months ago

The space is small so be prepared but the food was amazing. I had the chicken avacado and my daughter had the banana bread with the yogurt and fruit. We sat by the door so it was cold but our server Abel helped us with a heater nearby and also provided a blanket for my daughter which was very sweet. Definitely want to come back

Response from the owner

Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed the chicken avocado and banana bread. It is truly heartening to know that Abel provided such thoughtful service by assisting with a heater and a blanket. We take great pride in our team and their care for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another cozy visit!

Seungyeon Jung
8 months ago

I loved the blueberry matcha so much 😍 It was one of the best matchas I’ve ever had! Thank you for the recommendation, David! And David and Tanzim were soooo friendly — my friend and I really enjoyed our time here. Thank you for making it such a great experience!

Response from the owner

We’re so happy you loved the blueberry matcha! David and Tanzim will be thrilled to hear your kind words. Thanks for sharing your experience—we’re glad you had such a great time with us!

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