Earth Café

Upper West Side & Central Park


This charming neighborhood cafe-bar beckons you inside with its cheery, sunny interior of whitewashed brick walls and the scent of fresh-roasted coffee beans. Order an expertly poured latte, take a seat at the street-facing counter behind large French windows and watch the city glide past.

Vegetarians are spoilt for choice with the food menu (mains $10.50 to $22); come 3pm to 6pm for happy hour.


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