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Great desserts! Not so great service :(
Edgars is a FANTASTIC place to go, when you want to sit and have a nice dessert and cup of coffee or glass of wine on the UWS, but don't want to deal ...
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citysearch.com on
9/28/2006
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Good place for light meal... and of course desserts
I've been to Edgars on several occasions, and while the service can be spotty, in general I've found the salads and sandwiches to be reliable (though ...
From
citysearch.com on
9/19/2006
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People food atmosphere make it a 4 star
I was in NYC for work and found Edgar's 'accidentally'. When owner greeted me at the door with her heavenly smile I wondered how it could get any bett...
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menupages.com on
8/18/2006
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Amazing dessert!
You walk in to see a huge assortment of cakes and pies and cheesecakes - trust me - they're all good. The raspberry almond marzipan cake has huge pipi...
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citysearch.com on
6/30/2006
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Can be a quite place to hang out
After watching a movie on a Thursday night, my wife and I decided to have some desserts at Edgars Cafe. We were pleasantly seated by the wait staff at...
From
citysearch.com on
6/10/2006
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Adore the non-dairy desserts
This place is cute, high ceilings, gothic chandelier, but usually pretty crowded and not the best service. Still, I can't believe how incredible the n...
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menupages.com on
5/22/2006
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Decent food, but ambiance could improve
We really like the food. The cakes are splendid, and the prices are reasonable. However, the owner could be somewhat unwelcoming ? too bad. It could r...
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menupages.com on
5/12/2006
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Sub Average Desserts and Service
My sister and I went here to try out their desserts. Our father is a baker and we have tried desserts from many bakeries & cafes over the years, so we...
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citysearch.com on
2/4/2006
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Get it to go if you can
Dinner is alright here, desserts are incredible. Best cheesecake in town. BUT service is really tardy. Took them 30 mins to take our order, another 30...
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menupages.com on
7/9/2005
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Average desserts
I don't know what the big deal with this place is. The desserts are nothing but average and actually one of our cakes tasted stale. Our waitress was v...
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citysearch.com on
1/10/2005
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Bring some cash!
Such a nice treat for a date with a friend or such! Food is light and yummy, excellent salads (try the warm mozarella salad), cheesecakes including an...
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menupages.com on
12/20/2004
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Highly Reccommended
Edgar Allen Poe "themed," but not creepy or anything. Pretty bright - high ceilings. Lots of cakes/pies, also pizzas, salads, elegant sandwiches, etc....
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menupages.com on
10/18/2004
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One of the City's Best Secrets
Edgar's cafe has been one of my favorite dessert cafes in New York City for years. The desserts are to die for and their salads are also very tasty- a...
From
citysearch.com on
7/1/2004
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20 percent gratuity on tax
manditory 20 percent gratuity even on the tax for groups of 5 or more...
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menupages.com on
5/18/2004
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Pretty Good
I've been reading the reviews of Edgar's Cafe, and I'm shocked to find such awful reviews of the service. While I would certainly not call the service...
From
citysearch.com on
8/16/2003
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JRA38
I "stumbled" upon Edgars on a rainy, cold saturday night. I had to wait online before getting inside, and was greeted with a big smile by the owner, w...
From
citysearch.com on
8/7/2003
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Rude Owner
I live two blocks away from Edgars and will never go back again. During a recent lunch we ordered four entrees and three drinks. While we waited for o...
From
citysearch.com on
4/13/2003
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Atrocious Service
The service at Edgars has gone from good to being absolutely atrocious!! I have been a frequent visitor and enjoyed the famous Edgars Cheese Cake. Aft...
From
citysearch.com on
3/9/2003
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Never again
We had made a reservation for 10 for a weekday afternoon. They assured us there would be no problem. We showed up and they would not sit us until our ...
From
citysearch.com on
1/18/2003
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Salad Daze
Since everyone else on here is praising the desserts, I'd like to put a word in for the salads, which I also found excellent (and gargantuan). The cof...
From
citysearch.com on
7/1/2002
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A favorite
One of my favorite destinations in Manhattan for Saturday night coffee and dessert. Never a long wait for a table. Friendly, prompt service. Very scru...
From
citysearch.com on
6/30/2002
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