(212) 673-7231
145 Avenue A
New York,
NY
10009
40.7275
-73.9827
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Cafe Pick Me Up
The Editor
Kara Zuaro
Citysearch
In Short – This distinctive bohemian bistro evokes Paris in the '20s--intellectuals, young and old, engage in deep conversation, and the closeness of the mismatched tables inspires talk among strangers. Soup bowl-sized mugs of coffee caffeinate the crowds, and an array of standard desserts--cheesecake, cookies, brownies and pie--keep the regulars coming. Bottled beer and wine are available, along with a menu of veggie burgers, pancetta-topped pizza, lasagna, sandwiches and salads.
12/08/07
A Great Place & Note To a prior reviewer....
by coffeefreako
Anyone who thinks fleas live in a coffeehouse is in la la land. How some people allow themselves to make irresponsible comments about businesses with good, solid reputations for years, I'll never know. I am a long time customer of Cafe Pick Me Up and a regular since 1999 and never has such a thing happened to me or anyone I know, or anyone sitting around me. That's just idiotic. Go to Cafe Pick Me Up and enjoy the coffee, food, sweets, or whatever it is you order--everything is good. Just don't sit next to the guy that is scratching like a maniac, he may have fleas.
- Pros: Great view of the park, people watching, relaxing atmosphere
- Cons: Maybe two bathrooms would be more convenient for a busy place.
08/30/07
Fleas...
by johnnymac007
I really want to give the cafe a good review. The atmosphere is nice - layback and relaxing; food is cheap and filling; staff is pretty nice - no weird looks if you sit there all day. But I came back from there one day (after sitting there all morning) with flea bites all over the ankles and tops of both feet!!! I guess since I was in jeans and flip flops that was the only place they could bite......If you go, sit in the main room. gotta go scatch now.
09/26/06
I love this place!!
by dchi86
This place is fantastic!! I have been here many times (too many to count), and have never had a bad experience. The prices are very low, but the food and drinks are always fantastic! You can sit in this cafe for hours and no one will ever give you the slightest notion that you should leave. You can also leave your stuff on the table while you go out for a smoke and it will still be in the exact same place. I highly recommend this place, its one of my favorite places in all of nyc!!
- Pros: food, service, customer service
- Cons: none
The Details on Cafe Pick Me Up
The Extras:
When the weather is fair, the outdoor tables with chairs facing the sidewalk are the best people-watching seats in town.
Know Before You Go:
The staff will deliver food to your table, but be sure to place your order at the counter first.
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