Sant Ambroeus

Upper East Side


Sidle up to the rust-colored marble counters and enjoy your espresso standing in the Italian manner. This coffee-bar outpost of the Milan-inspired restaurant of the same name offers a range of desserts and pastries, plus some of its signature mini panini ($5.75 to $7). Though located in the Loews Regency Hotel, the entrance is around the corner on 61st.


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