Kitchenette Uptown

i order fresh toast and they only give u 1 is expensive and is not that tasty

This is one of my top breakfast places north of Central Park. The menu options are varied with lots of healthy options and the pancakes are so good. The also have real maple syrup, which for me is a must. The servers were very friendly. Make sure to try the gingerbread pancakes and the turkey sausage.

This is what I’d like to call a «cute little spot»…
It’s small and cozy and everything you’d want in a neighborhood brunch place. You can bring a party of 4 and fit comfortably, but tables can be a little cramped, just FYI. The service and atmosphere were pleasant and welcoming. The décor was bright and happy with a 50’s chic diner style. I came with a party of 3 for Sunday brunch. I had the biscuits and gravy with organic trade coffee and a mimosa, all of which were gobbled up! If you are a Columbia student check for specials as they had a lot listed on their menu, which is a nice perk if you fit that demographic.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone and will be coming back!

I just love love this place! Protein plate is my favorite and their crème brûlée is too die for!

Haha, one of my favorite brunch places. They are really good at cooking eggs! Waiter and waitress there are so friendly.

OMG
THIS IS IT!
I have to look no further in NY for a good breakfast.
Had the Grilled Vegetables Omelette with the potato. A side of bacon and Ginger Short Stack Pancakes (this I shared with my family)
The potatoes weren’t that fantastic (my brother loved them) but everything else was so great, I won’t take anything from them.
All the employees were so friendly from the first step into the place.
Give yourself a treat, visit them.
The location is accessible and in a nice neighborhood.

While on another visit to the area with time to kill, I Unilocaled it up and found Kitchenette Uptown for brekkie. I am a little bit of an introverted recluse and socially awkward when I’m by myself, so I hate eating alone because I feel like there’s a HUGE spotlight on my table but I decided to step outside my comfort zone and asked for a table for one. The hostess was very nice and showed me to a small two-​top, against the wall.
After just enough time to peruse the menu and decide on my entrée and beverage, my server approached and took my order. I asked for the Farmhouse Breakfast which comes with two eggs, bacon or turkey sausage and a biscuit. She also asked if I wanted other sides but I figured it would be more than enough. I opted for the sausage and asked for a Mochaccino because someone posted a pic of one and it looked fantastic.
The biscuits are huge and served warm with jam and a sweet butter. I asked for cheese on my eggs which was left off but they made sure to not charge me and it was no harm, no foul. My server was attentive and offered condiments for my meal and checked up on me to make sure I was enjoying myself.
Although I felt a bit awkward, I also felt taken care of and at ease. The service was definitely on point, the place is quaint and charming, a little small but the set up it totes, cute! Even the bathroom was some sort of vintage, quirky hodgepodge of eclectic décor.
I would definitely make another visit. They have a great menu selection and offer fall-​inspired entrées. They also offer alcohol so, it’s a full-​service spot.

A great place near Columbia to have breakfast. Definitely better than Friedman. They have a good combination of all my favorites.

After eating the the downtown location and liking it, I decided to try delivery from this uptown location to my apt. Both times I was pretty underwhelmed, but this time was pretty bad. They have a dish on their website called «Biscuits and Gravy», which I assume is the classic item of biscuits and (white) creamy sausage gravy. Since we were ordering other brunch entrees, we just wanted to a small portion, so we order it as a side item. (they offer biscuits as a la carte). In the comments section, we asked for a small side of gravy, and noted that we would be happy to pay extra for it. They gave us BROWN chicken gravy, like you would have with mashed potatoes. WTH. Never again.

I loved it here. I felt like I was in a different place, gave me the feeling of being in Europe kinda. this place is bomb, delicious and just amazing. The décor is adorable and the employees are the nicest. But their good really takes the cake. It’s hard to find places like this super well rounded. Must try.

Been here a few times for brunch. Expect to wait a little while if you’re coming at prime brunch time cause kitchenette is small and cozy. Food is worth the wait I think! You get a fair amount of food for what you pay for. Bring cash if you can! The servers were courteous and cheery.
Good place for brunch/​lunch for two; any more and you’ll be waiting a while for a table.

What I’ve tried: goat cheese omelet, turkey sausage, biscuit, hudson valley (chocolate chip and banana pancakes topped with granola), cheesy grits.
Tip: Bring cash. 10% off the bill when you pay with cash. They also take reservations for brunch, which is nice.
Story: My sister goes to Columbia and lives around the corner from Kitchenette… so I was in to try it as soon as I heard I wouldn’t have to walk more than a block and a half. But Kitchenette is actually a great breakfast/​brunch spot. The décor is cute and the food is good and well priced. Good portions as well. Everything I’ve tried has been great, with the exception of the cheese grits. They just don’t compare to the grits I’ve had in North Carolina. Turkey sausage is delicious, they taste like well seasoned turkey meatballs, and the Hudson Valley pancakes with satiate anyone’s sweet tooth.
I’ll definitely be going back.

Kitchenette is one of my go-​to brunch spots. It’s cute, has a cozy feel, with a ton of yummy brunch options. Since this place is so small, it gets a little cramped, especially on the weekends, so make sure to go early or at a less busy time. Everything I’ve tried here is above average, but not totally amazing for the price. I recommend trying the stuffed French toast if you’re feeling something sweet or omelet if you’re feeling something more salty.
Note: They’ll take off 10% or so to your bill if you pay in cash, so just as a heads up!

Forgot my phone the day we ate here, so no check-​in, but they deserve a review!
First of all, we’d eaten breakfast here once years ago but had had to wait outside for easily half an hour or more; now we know to make a reservation, so we made a 10 am res the night before, for after our long Sunday morning walk uptown. Years ago we’d occasionally eat at the Tribeca location, but sadly that is now closed.
Ambience is kitschy, with several old formica «kitchenette» tables around, others rustically wooden. So we were seated right away, and ordered our coffee — but my husband wanted decaf, & for some reason, they don’t have it. He had water; I had a very good cuppa.
I ordered the Highland Falls eggs. usually I don’t like the Hollandaise sauce that comes on eggs benedict or florentine, but this was a very light «cheesy mornay» and the egg was not drowning in it. The honey-​wheat English muffin was described as homemade; it was dense and tasty. I really splurged calorie-​wise and ordered the cheese grits as my side dish — OMG, fabulous!
My husband had pancakes with fruit, and they were covered in fresh summer berries. he said they were terrific!
This is an excellent choice for breakfast!

Kitchenette is a cute, cozy, home-​style cooking restaurant. With it being small with as many tables/​chairs as possible, it can get quite noisy when it gets packed The servers are mostly friendly and cheerful, the service here is ok. Food here is good but not too special.
Read my full review of this restaurant and food on my food blog, foodlovergirl.

Ce commentaire concerne l’établissement sur Chambers Street/​Tribeca: Mes amis et moi avons passé un agréable moment. Le patron est au top nous avons eu un soucis sur notre commande et comme à l’américaine un service impeccable pour se faire pardonné Du coups nous avons eu le droit à un bis de notre commande sans le moindre frais

I went here because I was desperately needing fried chicken and mashed potatoes, and it was the closest comfort food joint listed near me.
First of all, the place is adorable and makes I felt that I had gone back in time. I went at night and the lighting was perfect, the music was wonderful and fitting for the space and uplifted my spirits even more. The wait staff was delightful, friendly, COOL and happy to be there, which says a lot about the management.
The food: Their fried chicken was amazing and came with drizzled honey. Yum! The mashed potatoes were delicious. The meal looked huge and I thought for sure that I would be taking some of it home, but I surprised myself in finishing my plate clean. It was so good. I had to finish a perfect meal with dessert, so I ordered a piece of chocolate layered cake.
The cake was the finishing touch, not the usual, overly-​sweet chocolate cakes you get in most restaurants, but a recipe that was probably mixed using an old school Sunbeam Mixmaster. Delicious.
The meal was a perfect, delightful experience. If you get a chance, GO!

Decided to give this place a second chance, and I’m very happy I did! This time, I went on a weekday morning before 10am and took advantage of their «10 before 10» special — select meals come with coffee or tea and orange or grapefruit juice for $ 10. Like last time, I ordered the Farmhouse Platter with over-​easy eggs and cheesy grits. But unlike last time, the eggs were warm, the biscuit was halved and toasted (which actually made all the difference) and the coffee was rich and flavorful. On top of that, the service was fantastic! Glad I gave it another go.
Also, if you pay with cash you get a 10% discount. More money to tip your server! ;)

Alert: Awesome homemade petite Key Lime Pie with excellent tart to creamy ratio.
I was pleased to have stumbled into Kitchenette Uptown yesterday — to the tunes of «Lollipop», 1950s vintage décor and staff that welcomed with «Hi honey what can we get for you?» I had a very different experience than many other reviewers.
(Note: After a quick glance at the menu I would NEVER think to order food here. This is a throwback 1950’s-esque dessert shop. You can quickly glean this by viewing the freshly baked cakes and pies on display.)
The service was superb. I mean a bit over the top in a good way. Everyone was interested in providing us good service. They underscored that all bakery goods were baked fresh daily and the iced tea and lemonade were also freshly brewed.
I was feeling light-​headed and ordered a peach iced tea (unsweeteened). It was really good! There was fresh peach purée mixed in (nothing artificial). My spouse ordered a vanilla milkshake and sucked it clean in minutes so I didn’t even get a chance to try it!!!
The show stopper? The freshly made Key Lime Pie. I am a bit of a key lime pie connoisseur. It’s my all-​time favorite dessert. It’s always supreme in Florida — especially at Blond Giraffe in Key West — but when life prohibits me from traveling down there I seek alternatives. The pie was small so it was perfect for 2 – 3 people to share and not engorge. The ratio of tart to creamy was perfect (as opposed to Steve’s in Red Hook which has a terrible ratio — overly tart. I have no clue why folks like their key lime). We ate it slowly — licking our spoonfuls in order to savor the flavor.
I will be back for the Key Lime.

Really disappointed by this place. I came in and I had my eye on the Baker Crème Brûlée French Toast but they were out of it. Huge disappointment. Then the waitress pressured me in ordering the apple cobbler waffles. They looked really sad. The apple compote looked like someone pooped on my plate. After drowning it in maple syrup it wasn’t too bad.
But I have to say THE SERVICE IS HORRIBLE!
ITS SUNDAY MORNING PEOPLE!!! WHAT WOULD IT COST YOU TO SMILE AND HAVE A POSITIVE ENERGY! Damnnn talk about a shitty attitude!
If you don’t want to see grumpy people on a Sunday DO NOT COME HERE!
Also 2 of my friends had the Grand Slam Burger and said it was watery and lacked taste and flavor

This was probably the worst experience I have had in this place. The service was terrible from the waitress Errica (i think that was her name). She was just miserable and just not friendly at all. She served us with an attitude that seemed as if we were disturbing her. I got the strawberry shortcake smootie and it was good until i found some plastic in the drink. Asked her to return it and she seemed puzzled. She was nasty about giving me a second straw, as we had two people at the table.
The food was fantastic, I had the Shepard pie. If it were not for the chef, I would have rated this with a one. Be mindful, probably better to avoid her table.