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Cafe Lalo

Cafe Lalo

(Now Closed)
Café and Dessert Shop$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
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  • Clarissa B.
    Clarissa BlancoSeptember 8, 2012
    Come for the twinkle lights. Stay for the mousse. Ok and maybe You've Got Mail has something to do with it.
  • Jorge A. G.heart icon on user image
    Jorge A. GuzmanApril 12, 2015
    Everything! Coffee is awesome!
  • Michael F.heart icon on user image
    Michael Fox-RabinovitzMarch 14, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Superb selection of desserts on uws
  • Christine G.
    Spendy but good...really cool to eat where they filmed "You've got mail"
  • Suzette N.
    Suzette NguyenFebruary 29, 2012
    Cakes here are great. And so this there food. You have to come and try it
  • Mario S.heart icon on user image
    Mario Serrano CNovember 25, 2014
    Perfect for dessert, do not order the quiche 👎
  • Soo Y.
    Soo YooApril 5, 2016
    Mouthwatering Tres Leches drowning in condensed milk..~
  • Jess B.heart icon on user image
    Jess ButlerOctober 9, 2015
    Let them eat cake. All the cake. Good luck deciding.
  • Sabina B.heart icon on user image
    Sabina B.January 3, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Latte Machiato + Scone with Devon Cream & Strawberry Preserves FTW 👌
  • Jason H.heart icon on user image
    Jason H.February 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I walk here from the upper east craving one thing. A scone with clotted cream and jam!
  • Natalie F.
    Natalie FreilichJune 30, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the raspberry cheese cake Ive been coming here since I was a child and I still love it! Great ambience!
  • Jeff R.
    Jeff RonnerDecember 9, 2012
    Great dessert and espresso drinks. Pleasant atmosphere.
  • Taylor V.heart icon on user image
    Taylor VANovember 22, 2014
    Great spot for brunch.
  • Adil I.heart icon on user image
    Adil IbrahimMarch 30, 2016
    It's way crowded, the live music is way too loud, and ~$9 for a slice of cake? The cake was ok, we got the Belgian chocolate cake . . . but I've had better. It wasn't too bad.
  • Johanna K.heart icon on user image
    Johanna KunkelFebruary 14, 2015
    Super friendly and accommodating!
  • Kate K.
    Kate K.January 24, 2010
    The "You've Got Mail" cafe! Very busy for weekend desserts but worth the wait. Try the maple pecan or Oreo cheesecakes.
  • Morgan N.
    Amazing coffee! Do not miss out on breakfast here!
  • Angelo F.heart icon on user image
    Angelo Falconi IIINovember 16, 2016
    Yummy Hot chocolate!:)
  • Mike R.
    Mike R.December 31, 2011
    Try the Gouda And Spinach Sandwich - Great with the Greek salad and potatoes.
  • Marlene A.
    Marlene AiadJune 22, 2011
    Best creme brule ever. They dont make it that good anywhere in paris. Service is amazinggggg
  • Blake S.
    Blake SamicMarch 1, 2012
    The shiitake mushroom quiche with Mediterranean salad is amazing!
  • Dirk B.
    Dirk BeckerAugust 10, 2013
    The chocolate mint milkshake was delicious :-)
  • Alice N.heart icon on user image
    Alice NamJanuary 12, 2016
    Great ambiance, chilling, holiday lights
  • Valentina M.
    Valentina MonteFebruary 20, 2013
    Dine here then stop at the Apthorp nearby to fully Ephron yourself...
  • Scott W.
    Scott WoodsApril 25, 2010
    Great venue with a fun atmosphere...The chocolate indulgence dessert & hot chocolate combo is a must
  • José P.
    José ParedesSeptember 15, 2013
    Awesome cheesecake... But a 11$ coffe is too much
  • Cihan S.
    Cihan SalihoğluAugust 26, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Strawberry lemonade and americano. Hastasiyiz dedeee!!!
  • Tara B.
    Tara BarnesJanuary 7, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    This is also a great brunch spot. Go before noon. You also get a little piece of chocolate with your fair-trade coffee.
  • Paula F.heart icon on user image
    Paula FerreiraSeptember 29, 2013
    Try the Dulce de Leche cheesecake.
  • Deb A.
    Deb AveryMay 30, 2011
    try the... well just try everything. Enhance it with a cappuccino an a shot of grand marnier. YUM! Read more
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    amitgupta10294June 17, 2016
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  • Darren C.heart icon on user image
    Darren CornishJune 10, 2012
    Best desserts in NYC over 200 to choose from!
  • JoAnne K.heart icon on user image
    JoAnne KaoFebruary 29, 2016
    Love the cheesecake
  • Laura C.
    Laura CarusoNovember 18, 2012
    Try the double cappuccino, it's delicious.
  • Michael
    MichaelMay 28, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    When you order (hot) coffee, don't forget to eat the little Toblerone right away or set it aside so it doesn't melt.
  • Brianna L.
    Brianna LynnJuly 3, 2013
    Ask for Meg. She's the best!!
  • Sara R.
    Sara RoNovember 24, 2017
    Very overrated really sad they dont take the time and resources to invest on their food
  • vivienne a.
    vivienne au-yangAugust 4, 2012
    Best blueberry cheesecake I've ever had!
  • Eric E.
    Eric EncAugust 11, 2019
    It used to be a great spot but taste and service got horrible (with an attitude as add-on)... Beware if possible
  • Luis Antonio T.
    Luis Antonio ThompsonFebruary 1, 2012
    Skip the diet and go straight for the dessert! ALL OF THEM!
  • Joris B.
    Joris BerthelotAugust 3, 2015
    Get the cheesecake!!
  • David C.
    David CoronadoSeptember 8, 2014
    Great Late Night bite.
  • Ange S.
    Ange SDecember 1, 2012
    It really is very loud in here. But the service isn't bad, and the decor is lovely. Maybe a better,poace to visit on a weekday morning?
  • Ibrahim M.heart icon on user image
    Ibrahim MomohOctober 12, 2013
    Try the Moroccan Delight.
  • Jason C.
    Jason CarrollMay 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Best place for a great after dinner dessert and coffee.
  • Eventful
    EventfulApril 30, 2015
    Good for dates
  • Jim R.heart icon on user image
    Jim RayApril 4, 2019
    If you find yourself in the year 2000, slightly wine-hungover, having watched Moulin Rouge the night before, looking for a place to plan your post-graduation tour of Europe, this is the place.
  • Tiffani
    TiffaniJuly 18, 2010
    Fabulous yogurt with fresh berries and amazing chocolate croissant is to die for.
  • Lindsay K.
    Lindsay KaplanJune 12, 2011
    Indulge your sweet tooth at Lalo (but you should probably brush when you get home).
  • Connor L.heart icon on user image
    Connor LevensMay 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If you order a waffle over whipped cream and strawberries, you won't be disappointed.
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