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Bocado Cafe, New York, NY

Bocado Cafe

4.5
4.5
1309 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
Wine Bar & Restaurant
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–10:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 289-9004
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    87th and Lexington Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Trains 4,5,6 to 86th Street and Lexington Ave
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,309 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bocado Cafe offers a delightful neighborhood dining experience with consistently "excellent food" and "amazing service." The menu is varied, appealing to all tastes, whether for brunch or dinner. While occasional service issues arise, the staff is accommodating and the atmosphere is "relaxed and friendly." A neighborhood favorite for many.

1,309 Reviews
  1. Francois

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just the right balance of everything, really efficient and nice staff. Well done guys!

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  2. Andrew

    VIP

    Edinburgh

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food wasn’t anything special and the service was so poor. We asked for a sauce to be removed from the SIDE of a plate to which the server replied “we don’t do any amendments to brunch” - we asked to remove it as the allergy was so bad. I also asked for gluten options and they have no clue. Poor service and basic food

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  3. Lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were just ok. The servers were a bit unfriendly and the food tasted ok. I don’t like paying for mediocre food.

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  4. Daryl

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was absolutely perfect, steak cooked to perfection. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back!

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  5. Lynne

    VIP

    New York City

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was Christmas Day but there was no lessening of service or food preparation. As usual it was a very happy and relaxed dining experience. We had our typical brunch……eggs done as requested and crispy fries and side salad. Mimosas for the holiday. Waiter couldn’t have been nicer or more attentive. Happy holiday all round!!

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  6. Ron

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were wonderful. Great location on Lexington less than 2 blocks from subway station. A great neighborhood restaurant, not touristy.

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  7. Andrew

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was amazing! All of the portions were huge and everything was delicious.

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  8. lesley

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Festive atmosphere for a holiday brunch. Food was good…we had French toast, marguez omelette and huevos rancheros. Felt it was overpriced but they do offer a free mimosa or coffee with brunch.

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  9. James

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute atmosphere, great food and great value. Wonderful service

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  10. Ruth

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent salad offerings for lunch. Noisy when busy but always a good place to eat.

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Bocado Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 1309 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Bocado Cafe

1293 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128

Additional information

  • Cross street
    87th and Lexington Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–10:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Trains 4,5,6 to 86th Street and Lexington Ave
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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