07/18/07

Best fried chicken anywhere; a real upper westside institution that is home away from home to many.

by mommy2amlysl

The All State is a neighborhood institution that I've been enjoying for the past 25+ years. I enjoyed studying there as a graduate student, going there after work with friends or on a date, and I continue to enjoy it with my husband and children. They make the best and most generous fried chicken you'll get anywhere -- crispy, juicy, with a rosemary and vinegar flavor that is deliciously unique. Their burgers are always excellent -- fresh, and prepared just how you order them. They also make great tuna salad and wonderful steak-fries. In addition, they have a tasty assortment of entrees that varies nightly. The loaves of bread are still yummy. The service is totally effiicient, ranging from matter of fact to friendly and familial -- but never rude. It's a home away from home for many many long-time upper westsiders.

• Pros: Food and friendly neighborhood ambience. Great pub ambience, which can be romantic.
• Cons: Waiting for a table on a busy winter weekend night.

04/01/07

An overpriced, obnoxious

by matthew1234

This place is awful. At first it may seem like a nice, cozy, neighborhood spot, but then you realize the food is overpriced and the staff is rude. Usually these types of places are right up my alley--simple, "dive" bars. But this place is just obnoxious.

There are a lot of much friendlier bars with good, resonably priced food in this neighborhood.

• Pros: they serve booze
• Cons: theyre mean, angry, and rude

06/08/05

underground find

by banix

have been to the place a couple of times. Like it a lot. excellent burgers. delicious chicken dishes and inviting bread loaves. reasonably diverse menu. very down to earth. not too crowded. reasonable service. excellent neighborhood restaurant. glad i found it. there are not many such places in this area.

• Pros: atmosphere, food

02/25/04

burgers, beers, friends and jeans.

by lafille

if this is the night you want, this is your destination. low maintenance, good food, pitchers. ... a favorite for after work mingling with munchies.

06/26/03

After Work

by CandyKane

This is the place to go after a long day in the office and you want to hang out with friends or office-mates. Enjoy the cold beer and order a bacon-cheese burger (the chili burger is a bit sloppy, but delish!) You can't got wrong, unless you order one of their pasta dishes...stick with burgers and chicken and you will be ready for another day in the office.

• Pros: Tasty Burgers, Good Jukebox, Quaint
• Cons: Can be loud

12/16/02

Cute & Cozy

by charlienyc

Happened upon All State Cafe after a long day of shopping. What a cozy spot! Lots of good beer on tap, good specials & menu selection, many regulars... Our waiter was a bit of a flake case - he forgot about us several times. Unfortunately, prices were in accordance with the Upper West Side. I will try it again, but not with the same waiter! On the whole, I'm jealous of all the regulars.

• Pros: cozy!, beer - mmmm
• Cons: older crowd