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Bocado Cafe, New York, NY

Bocado Cafe

4.6
4.6
1328 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,328 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bocado Cafe offers a warm, neighborhood charm with "friendly and attentive service." Guests rave about the "great food," especially the brunch options like "French toast" and "Huevos Rancheros." The atmosphere is "casual and cozy," making it a "reliable" spot for locals. While some note noise levels, the "excellent service" and "reasonable prices" make it a favorite in the area.

1,328 Reviews
  1. Hermenegildo

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, including what’s offered on the kids menu, which you don’t see in many NYC restaurants. Friendly and attentive service.

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  2. Bill

    New York City

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service here is always friendly. Food is good quality and great selection of beer on tap.

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  3. Jesebel

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and portions are great for the price. Servers are very welcoming and accommodating.

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  4. Jose

    Caribbean

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was exceptional. Carla was an excellent server and very understandable. The food was great, at perfect temperatures and also the pancakes were the best we had in a while. Coffee in no need of sugar because the taste was perfect and the complementary mimosa was excellent.

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  5. Erika

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good for a reasonable price I really enjoyed it

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  6. Diane

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to this restaurant. We will continue going to this restaurant!

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  7. Benjamin

    VIP

    New York City

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful salads, friendly service, casual atmosphere. Great neighborhood dinner spot.

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  8. Sam

    VIP

    New York City

    118 reviews

    4.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a reliable neighborhood joint … consistent food and service

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  9. Steve

    VIP

    Tampa

    125 reviews

    5.0

    125 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted quickly and seated as requested on the reservation. Immediately served water. Approached immediately and provided drinks and took orders. Food was served as ordered. Hot food hot cold food cold and excellent presentation and taste. Very good experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Lionel

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good place for lunch on the upper east side! Food was very nice and so was the service -

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FAQs

Bocado Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 1328 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Bocado Cafe

1293 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    87th and Lexington Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    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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