American restaurant

Good Enough To Eat

Upper West SideManhattan

4.1· 1,874 reviewsClosed nowWhole Foods
Good Enough To Eat — american restaurant — in Upper West Side — Manhattan — NYC
Good Enough To Eat interior — Upper West Side

Upper West Side

Manhattan

The brief

About Good Enough To Eat

Traditional American comfort fare and house-baked treats, featuring locally sourced ingredients.

Health inspection

NYC DOHMH Grade A

A

Score11(lower is better)

Inspected8/28/2025

Grade A is the highest mark from NYC's Department of Health — about 90% of restaurants earn it.

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Community Rating

4.1

out of 5

1,874 community reviews

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Reviews

What diners say about Good Enough To Eat

15 verified Google reviews · 1 with owner response

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Siobhan DesmondLocal guide
a week ago

What a lovely breakfast / brunch spot this is! The 5 star Google reviews are legit! Really liked this place, nice vibe to it and the breakfast menu is very cool.<br><br>My husband had the corned beef hash and I had the Gete Guac Toast, definitely recommend.<br><br>We got there early, about 09:05 just as they opened so it was almost empty but by time we were leaving I think nearly all tables were full or certainly close to full so a reservation might be a good idea.

Faith Taylor
3 weeks ago

My fave brunch spot ever. French toast and strawberry butter and biscuits are insane. If someone is visiting or if I just really want a good brunch, I take people here. I will travel all the way from Brooklyn which if you’re a New Yorker, you know that that’s a journey but it’s worth it

MaximeLocal guide
a month ago

I have heard about this place, Good Enough to Eat and today we were in the neighborhood so we decided to give it a try.<br>We had brunch at it was delicious. My daughter had the Deep South, my husband had “the best Reuben sandwich” he's had in his life, his words.<br>I am wanted a standard two egg with bacon. The bacon was so good, crisp and thick and the eggs were a perfect over easy.<br>Our server Ximena was super help and kind as it was our first time and had questions.<br>We’ll definitely be back for dinner next time!!

Matt Cook
2 months ago

This cute little farm house diner has the ambience and customer service down to a science. Greeted warmly and sat immediately, never had to wait for someone to refill my coffee or water. When it was time to bring the check, there was no rushed feeling at all.<br><br>I had the Provençal Omelette which was delicious and packed full of the good stuff. I expected minimal goat cheese but this thing was packed full - just the way I liked it. The eggs were fluffy and a plenty.<br><br>Where the food lost a star were the biscuits. Hard and dryer than a 60-year marriage, the delicious butter couldn’t even save them. It was like they made too many biscuits one day and kept them until they could finally get rid of them.<br><br>Overall, great place but I would sub out the biscuits for something else. I cane here several years ago and have always recommended this place, and I am happy to say my recommendation would stay. Looking forward to coming back in warmer temps so I can eat outside.

Response from the owner

Hi Matt, <br><br>Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the warm welcome, attentive service, and relaxed atmosphere—that’s exactly the experience we strive to create for every guest.<br><br>We truly appreciate your honest feedback about the biscuits. That’s not the standard we aim for, and we’ll be sure to share this with our kitchen team so we can improve. Your comments help us get better, and we’re grateful for your feedback.<br><br>We look forward to welcoming you back—hopefully soon on a beautiful day so you can enjoy our outdoor seating!<br><br>Best,<br>CP

NiJay Jordan
2 months ago

For starters, the food at this place is AMAZING! We ordered appetizers as well as entrées and I appreciated the exceptional service we received from Nelly! She brought our appetizers out with our drinks and made sure everyone’s entree came out together!<br><br>Although the atmosphere here is beautiful, clean and spacious, what really stood out to me was the service! Nelly was super attentive, friendly and helpful with recommendations! She even knew what to recommend for my 8 year old daughter! 10/10 experience!!!

Anais Mignon
2 months ago

We loved it. We are such a happy full couple. Thank you so much. Great food and hospitality! Love,<br>Anais and Amanesi.

Brittany Shinay
2 months ago

Great food, friendly service from Ximena B, our server who was amazing and helpful, and a fun and quaint atmosphere that’s perfect for an indulgent Sunday brunch. We’ll be back soon!

N Denise HammondLocal guide
5 months ago

We were a party of 5 (including my very finicky little cousin who is five) on Saturday January 17, 2026. We got there right when the opened. Ximena was our server and she was a delight.<br><br>The food and drinks were great!!! This is a spot you might find in Brooklyn but SURPRISE!!!<br><br>Guess what? I TOOK PICTURES!!<br><br>To start, we ordered the mango mojito and a hibiscus drink. Both were nice. We asked for more sugar cane because we wanted it! (So good) HOWEVER, skip both and order the rum punch!! BABYYYYYYY it was great!!! We ended up ordering it and my cousin had TWO. Trust me, order the Rum Punch.<br><br>The food was delicious! Be sure to ask for the homemade hot sauce. It is FIRE!!<br><br>The food: the salt fish and ackee spring rolls were good. We ordered chicken bites and they were delicious with and without the sauce!! It was “child certified” by our little cousin. We ordered fries and asked for the tamarind / ketchup. Loved it!<br><br>The Trini corn soup was devoured with barely any evidence soup was in the bowl!<br><br>The jerk chicken comes out on its own as an entree. The sides are al a cart. It did not need sides as the portion was nice!<br><br>The crab fried rice was delicious as was the curry vegetable fried rice.<br><br>The beef lo mein was delicious. The beef was tender and not too spicy .<br><br>Because it was going so well, we ordered cake: a carrot slice, and a coconut slice. The carrot cake we like better than the coconut cake. Both had icing we all loved. The carrot cake was a little different from any I have had, but it was good. The coconut cake was cold and I suspect it was the reason it was on the dry side. It had flavor just not as moist as we would expect.<br><br>So listen, this is a two restaurant experience. In the morning there is a different menu. We came after 5pm. This review is for the after five “set.” I will attach a menu pic.<br><br>Are we coming back? Yes we will!! Friendly staff that made sure we were happy and had what we needed. Great job and I look forward to my next trip and dining here! GET THE RUM PUNCH!!!🥰🥰

Annalise Irene Mariottini
5 months ago

Just checked out the new Bar Manje dinner restaurant and wow, the food is amazing. We got the corn soup and chicken bites appetizers. The soup had amazing spice and texture and the chicken bites were absolutely perfect (crispy, tender, flavorful), especially when combined with the habanero sauce. For the mains the jerk chicken was the standout --- just spicy enough and the chicken so well cooked. The setup for the fish was great, but just needs a little fine tuning on execution. We got the raspberry cobbler dessert, which was perfectly tart and a great end to the meal.<br><br>We can't wait to go back and try some more dishes! The fried chicken was already sold out on the day we went (it's only available Sunday), which we're super eager to try.

Varun Sai TadimarriLocal guide
7 months ago

Food was okay, no complaints, not super tasty nor bad. The portion sizes were huge like every other diner in the states. The orange juice was a bit sour and acidic. Avocado and cheddar sandwich was edible. A 3/5 experience based on food.

oscar GallardoLocal guide
7 months ago

One of the best places to have breakfast/brunch. The strawberry with roasted almons pancakes are amazing !!!! However, the regular and salmon Benedict are just perfectly done. We followed our server recommendation and got a side of the turkey sausage which was absolutely delicious. We closed our experience witha slide of the coffee cake (to go) which later my wife had and absolutely loved it. This place is always packed, but definitely worth the wait. Excellent food, great value, excellent service ... you can't beat it.

Sharon Yeun KimLocal guide
7 months ago

Went for brunch on a Sunday around 1 for 2 people. About a 15-20 min wait. Recommend their walnut banana pancakes :) it comes with strawberry butter

Carl FoisyLocal guide
8 months ago

Breakfast in the upper west side with no fuss. Hearty portions, friendly folks, good selection. We were hungry and ordered many side dishes along with our breakfasts….all was tasty. No wait, quick service, affordable.

Brandon BrownLocal guide
8 months ago

Good Enough to Eat has a cozy, classic feel and the staff was friendly and attentive, which I appreciated. The menu has a lot of options, and the portions were generous. That said, the food itself was just okay—nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out either.<br><br>It’s a fine spot if you’re in the neighborhood and want something casual, but I wouldn’t say it’s a destination meal. Overall, an average experience.

Connie KwokLocal guide
10 months ago

Highly recommended. This place bustling during brunch, so make sure your whole party is there to get seated quickly! This diner has such great charm. It's got lots of open space and sunlight streaming in, which creates a super inviting atmosphere. Plus, they offer bar seating, tables inside, and even outside seating!<br><br>They offer a classic menu that we absolutely loved. We really enjoyed the eggs Benedict and the pancakes for breakfast! Enjoy!

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