Cafe con Leche

(212) 595-7000

424 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024 40.78403 -73.97768

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Neighborhoods: Upper West Side, Midtown

CAFECONLECHENYC.COM

Price:

$$$

Last updated 5.19.12

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Debit Card

Restaurant Special Features:

Breakfast, Food Delivery

Cuisine:

Spanish, Latin American, Caribbean

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Well lets start with the place, very cozy, romantic, nicely decorated.”
  2. “The food and the ambiance did not disappoint - from the sandwiches the kids had, to the entrees we ordered, everything was great.”
  3. “Very cute atmosphere, great food that is very cheap and they give you a ton, sangria was amazing!”
drinks
33.3299994468689% positive
  1. “Oh yeah, and the coffee ain't bad either!”
  2. “I'm a big fan of Cuban food and drinks, so I was really looking forward to trying this place.”
  3. “We were served by two very rude waitresses who slammed every glass and dish they brought onto the table, and then got so caught up by hanging out at the bar that I eventually had to hunt them down to pay my bill.”
food quality
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Very cute atmosphere, great food that is very cheap and they give you a ton, sangria was amazing!”
  2. “This resturant serves some great Spanish food.”
  3. “Ok, so the service can be a little spotty, but despite this Cafe Con Leche has good food, and decent prices.”
  4. “The food and the ambiance did not disappoint - from the sandwiches the kids had, to the entrees we ordered, everything was great.”
  5. “love the food at Cafe Con Leche, but both waitresses last Saturday had the worst attitudes and were so rude I will think twice about going back again.”
  6. “They need to teach their staff how to treat customers and they'll get a lot more happy customers because the food is nice.”
  7. “It's a hole in the wall due to the size of the place, but the food is DELICIOUS!”
  8. “We had dinner last Saturday night for a friend's birthday and the food was good for the price.”
  9. “Their cafe is excellent and you can also enjoy delicious mea.”
  10. “We were served by two very rude waitresses who slammed every glass and dish they brought onto the table, and then got so caught up by hanging out at the bar that I eventually had to hunt them down to pay my bill.”
  11. “As a matter of fact, i am going again tomorrow to have good spanish food.”
  12. “I'm a big fan of Cuban food and drinks, so I was really looking forward to trying this place.”
  13. “The food is great.”
  14. “The food here is very good.”
  15. “Had the worst meal of my life here.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It is a great place to meet with friends.”
service
55.56000232696533% positive
  1. “love the food at Cafe Con Leche, but both waitresses last Saturday had the worst attitudes and were so rude I will think twice about going back again.”
  2. “We were served by two very rude waitresses who slammed every glass and dish they brought onto the table, and then got so caught up by hanging out at the bar that I eventually had to hunt them down to pay my bill.”
  3. “was turned on to this place by a friend while working as a waiter down the street at a big corner restaurant (Nice Matin) which is way overpriced and way overrated.”
  4. “Ok, so the service can be a little spotty, but despite this Cafe Con Leche has good food, and decent prices.”
  5. “The service is quite fast and nice.”
  6. “The staff was very helpful and cordial.”
  7. “They need to teach their staff how to treat customers and they'll get a lot more happy customers because the food is nice.”
  8. “Worst service ever!”
  9. “It doesn't have the best service but its pretty good.”
value
90.0% positive
  1. “Ok, so the service can be a little spotty, but despite this Cafe Con Leche has good food, and decent prices.”
  2. “Very cute atmosphere, great food that is very cheap and they give you a ton, sangria was amazing!”
  3. “The prices are very reasonable, especially considering h.”
  4. “was turned on to this place by a friend while working as a waiter down the street at a big corner restaurant (Nice Matin) which is way overpriced and way overrated.”
  5. “We had dinner last Saturday night for a friend's birthday and the food was good for the price.”
3 Star Rating: Average

05/08/09

eh...

by green_frog

I'm a big fan of Cuban food and drinks, so I was really looking forward to trying this place. I ordered one of the specials, even though they were priced slightly higher than the items on the regular menu. I thought it was rather bland, and even the accompanying rice and beans lacked flavor. The food was just "okay." Waitstaff was great though!

  • Pros: friendly, attentive waitstaff
  • Cons: food
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/08/07

So Relaxed and Fun

by completeposer

Two words: Coconut Mojitos

I was turned on to this place by a friend while working as a waiter down the street at a big corner restaurant (Nice Matin) which is way overpriced and way overrated.

This place is so much more and such a find for the Upper West Side.

Incredible Atmosphere and Cheap. I love this place!

  • Pros: Coconut Mojitos
  • Cons: Waitstaff could be a little friendlier but it may be a culture difference
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/08/07

Great Place! Cute Atmosphere, Awesome Food

by curlysues27

Went for dinner with my boyfriend. Very cute atmosphere, great food that is very cheap and they give you a ton, sangria was amazing! We loved it....we know our food being of puerto rican descent and this place definitely competes with our fav restaurants. Definitely check it out!

  • Pros: Great Food, Cheap, Big portions, Cute Ambience
  • Cons: Service is not too great
3 Star Rating: Average

05/08/06

Amazing Food, Horrendous Service

by claudia374

My friend had talked up this restaurant to me so much that when she suggested it on Saturday night I jumped at the chance to go. The food and the ambiance did not disappoint - from the sandwiches the kids had, to the entrees we ordered, everything was great. Except for the service! We were served by two very rude waitresses who slammed every glass and dish they brought onto the table, and then got so caught up by hanging out at the bar that I eventually had to hunt them down to pay my bill. We came after peak time, so it's not like they were tied up with many tables. The owner wasn't there, as I am told he usually is, so maybe it was a "when the cat's away" type of situation.

  • Pros: Food, Price, Ambiance
  • Cons: deplorable waitstaff
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/14/05

Free Tequila!

by mia903

We had dinner last Saturday night for a friend's birthday and the food was good for the price. The best part was the free tequila shot for the whole resturant. Not sure if they do this every Saturday night for they patrons, but it was definitely a plus.

  • Pros: Tequila, Food, Price
  • Cons: Small place

The Details on Cafe con Leche

Place Categories:

  • excellent cafe
  • big fan
  • poor quality
  • great waitstaff
  • not disappoint ambiance
  • way overpriced big corner restaurant
  • rude waitresses
  • great everything
  • worst attitudes
  • worst service
  • great place
  • big corner restaurant
  • enjoy delicious mea
  • decent prices
  • very helpful staff
  • not bad experience
  • big nice matin
  • bad coffee
  • more happy customers
  • worst meal
  • great spanish food
  • amazing sangria
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