The Cheap, the Best, and the Hidden.

Zabar’s. The name could be enough for most people to stop reading, because for a true New Yorker Zabar’s needs no introduction, let alone a review. Alas, for everyone else, here is one of Manhattan’s institutions. Zabar’s cafe next door to its main store has always been a favorite of mine. But there is something they do exceptionally well. The cappuccino. It is simply perfect. It is somehow different than all the other cappuccinos I’ve had. And I drink a lot of them. The flavor, the consistency of the coffee and foam, right down to the size of the cup. It is simply unique and my favorite in the city. The main and most important thing to know is get the small. They only have 2 sizes, and for some reason, the larger size just isn’t as good. Nowhere near as good in fact. So make your way up to that 1 train on 79th street, and order up a small cappuccino. Did I mention it’s $1.90? Yea, you owe me one.

A different kind of cappuccino, uptown.

Tip: Order the small. It comes in a Zabar’s cup which probably only excites me.

Mon Sat 8am-7:30pm

Sun 9am-6pm

2245 Broadway
New York, NY 10024-5899
(212) 787-2000