Came for a quick bite before heading to the MET. Wished they had a more legit outdoor dining area instead of a couple chairs under construction barracks lolThe food was pretty good tho. The shakshouka came with tahini, baked feta and pita. The hummus plate had pickles, roasted eggplant and tomatoes on top and came with a spicy green relish (sorry not sure what it was). I recommend both of those. The Moroccan tea was bland and not sweet.We paid $47 for 2 shakshoukas, one hummus plate and a Moroccan iced tea. Fed 3 people just right.

Delicious shakshouka sandwich, cozy atmosphere and kind owners. Mellow Yellow is my new favorite breakfast spot

Came here for their Shakshuka. Its pretty good but not the best that Ive had. The Tahini sauce is delicious though!

Nirs ice coffee is the best! Great place, friendly staff.

One of the best places in NYC to have a decent brunch among friendly people. Highly recommended

Caveat: I have only been here once, so theres a good chance I would have a much better experience the second or third time.My first visit was perhaps a little unique because there was a family (or maybe two families?) with about 5 kids screaming their little heads off and running amock as if the restaurant were their living room. I mean its cute maybe the first five seconds, but after that, it made this place downright UN-mellow.As small as it was, we were able to nab a seat at a table with bar stools. Overall, it was a pretty uncomfortable dine-in experience given how loud it was (kids, lots of people coming in and out). The food was good, but nothing to write home about (we both got the pita zaatar). I would definitely recommend this as a quick stop for a bite of breakfast before catching a train or commuting to work. But its not a place to linger and really enjoy your food.

Good offering from a local coffee shop. Other reviews have noted the lack of bathroom, but I don’t see that as too much of a negative for a place like this. The coffee itself was strong and professionally made, plus they were personable enough to hand out some freebie smoothie samples. Overall an unusual vibe, but it definitely works.

Loved this place. It is small and cosy, exactly the kind of place youd want to have just beneath your home.We had the Shakshouka which was very good, but what was even better was the coffee. We had the frappe that was really really good. Its basically blended ice coffee, but I guess youll just have to taste it because it doesnt sound as good as it tastes.Do visit if youre around and looking for something casual

Oh my goodness! This place is amazing! Superior customer service and top notch food !

The best coffee shop in New York !The breakfast here tastes amazing and very fresh. You can’t find this anywhere in the city 😍

Really cute little spot on the UES! The avocado toast I ordered is flavorful and quite special. The place is small, but it’s cozy and not noisy at all. Perfect spot to get some morning fuel on your own or catch up with friends.

Great coffee! Great service! Thanks!

This small coffee shop really knows how to make delicious quality food. We got shakshuka and hummus abo Rafa. The food tasted so fresh. There are 4 small tables and a bar top. Great place for a quick bite and small talk over coffee with pastries. Interior is so cute and well designed. I am so happy to find this gem in upper east side. I will definitely be returning to try more on the menu.

Had a Green Omelette Sandwich and the best blended iced coffee I’ve ever had (wish I knew the name of it to better help people order it!). I’ve been in the neighborhood for a while now and am glad I finally stopped by here. Will definitely become a new spot for that iced coffee and food.

Great personal coffee shop. Friendly owner, great coffee. Only complaint is no vanilla for my latte.

Israeli owned and run. Very chill and relaxed vibe. You feel the authenticity when you walk through the door and taste it in the food.

Great little place! Tasty brunch options; pleasant ambiance.

Mellow yellow is truly one of my favorite spots in the city. I’ve been coming here for over two years now and have never been more satisfied from the food, the atmosphere and the staff is always so nice and friendly. I absolutely love the fact that it is animal friendly and my dog always gets a treat from the owner Nir. The sky is absolutely amazing! Always with a smile and always helpful. Appreciate the fact that I can always count on Mellow Yellow when I need my daily dose of coffee or when I’m hungry and want something fresh and tasty! Thank you Mellow Yellow staff!! And especially to Nir!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mellow Yellow is my home away from home.Upon moving to the neighborhood 2 years ago, I stopped inside of Mellow Yellow to grab a quick snack and was greeted with extraordinary amounts of kindness, companionship and warmth. The owner was super friendly and listened patiently as I told him about my move to the Upper East Side. His passion for Mellow Yellow and for providing nourishment to anyone who walks into his (gorgeously decorated) space was immediately evident.The Abu-Raffa sandwich is my absolute favorite and, to this day, I look forward to my weekly stop by the shop for my order. Simply walking into the cafe makes me smile. For me, Mellow Yellow is without a doubt the most welcoming and yummy cafe in NYC. I thoroughly disagree with any reviews that state otherwise and I am so thankful to have such an open-hearted and friendly space in my neighborhood.Thank you Mellow Yellow for spreading passion and love in our community and for filling our bellies! Keep up the INCREDIBLE work!

Had the shakshuka, Jerusalem bagel, and the green machine smoothie. Each of them was fantastic!

Adorable little place I stumbled upon. The decor is super funky and chill. I only had iced coffee, so I cant speak for the other offerings, but the pure good vibes of this place has me hoping I get to return soon!

Ordered the avocado toast which came with a salad. Both of them were amazing, having just the right amount of sourness and saltiness. 100% recommend.

The food is good. But the place is a little depressing inside, not my type

One of my favorite spots in the UES! The great food and coffee make me come back each time. They have outdoor seating so its a great place to sit down, relax and enjoy some good food and coffee. A true local gem in the Upper East Side!

Great spot to have lunch but also dinner!! I tried the shakshuka and it was incredible! Nir made it special with authentic spices. It was delicious.

Amazing food, delicious coffee, cozy atmosphere, and the best service in NYC!

This place is obscene. From the Incredibly beautiful vibes, to the warmth, to the quality and freshness of the food and creativity of the drinks, I couldn’t recommend more. I’m a new regular! Thank you for the phenomenal service and having us try your delicious ruggulah :)

The food is SO good!! As are the cappuccinos! The manager is extremely nice too. Great little gem.

Excellent place! The food is unbelievable and there is a comfortable atmosphere. The coffee is strong and the sandwiches are outstanding. The staff is extremely friendly I would highly recommend this place!

This place is absolutely amazing!I love coming here and feeling just like home. The great coffee, Shakshuka, and overall vibes make this place my go-to in the UES.The guy at the counter always remembers his customers and is very attentive and pleasant.My choice for brunch & breakfast!

Best Place on the UES ! Leave with a Smile and Happy you made this a routine in your day. Best Coffee and Food !!

Tasty coffee ☕

This is my favorite breakfast/lunch spot on the Upper East Side. Nir is incredibly hospitable and makes you feel completely at home. The energy at MY is welcoming, warm, and super chill. Even through the pandemic, Nir has been relentless in serving his customers and delivering the best possible experience. My wife and I absolutely adore Nir and are so thankful to live just a couple of minutes from this awesome spot. I highly recommend the Abu Rafa sandwich, which is a personal favorite. Also, make sure to chat with Nir to fully embrace the Israeli vibe of the place. Nir is one of the most loving and caring individuals that I know and I really appreciate his NO POLITICS policy which keeps the environment super friendly and supportive. Cant wait for my next sandwich and coffee! If you are on the UES, Mellow Yellow is a must!!!

Amazing food and coffee. Really special flavors!

Was looking forward to eating here until we met whoever opens in the morning (owner). We came across this place on Yelp and decided to visit since it said it was currently open and unfortunately when we arrived they were closed. We decided to wait since we then saw on google that they opened at 8 and when we went to the door the owner pushed right through us and said sorry we open at 9 everyday with a horrendous attitude and continued to then walk his dog. Mellow Yellow should consider updating their business hours on public platforms but should also consider changing their attitude. I cant imagine eating from a place now where the workers have such poor attitudes....also why is there a dog in an eating facility?

I dont like the coffee. It takes 15 minutes to get it, very slow, and still bad

Absolutely amazing cafe. Best coffee and vibe in the UES. Food and drink is as incredible as the wonderful owner. The calm and serene energy makes this the best start of every day.

Great coffee, friendly service.

Been popping in here for coffee and breakfast over the last few months. Amazing quality always served quickly and with a smile. Fallen in love with be a Abu Raphall.

Awesome food in a cozy place. Great atmosphere, nice people, chill music. Will definitely come back!

Delicious!! Owner is awesome, food is simple and simultaneously complex, and we loved how the entire interior + artworks is made by the owner. Very original. Will be back!

One of the best coffee shop in the upper east side ! The food is unbelievably amazing (!!!) and the decoration is very warm and welcoming ! Very good vibes ! Especially on the weekends ! You MUST go check it and I promise you’ll come again for sure (;

This place has the best shakahuka and hummus. Also, their coffee is one of the best in they city !

So excited about this new place on 1st ave. This is exactly what the neighborhood needed! Great fresh food, delicious pastries, fantastic coffee, and unique smoothies. The cafe has a great atmosphere with lots of fun colors and decorations. Bonus: They even allowed me to bring my dog inside!

Best coffee in town great service and mind blowing food enjoyed every second of it!Five stars across-the-board!

Wonderful place!Great food and wonderful people!I love it!

Everything we try is perfect!Usuals are shakshuka, hummus, morrocan ice teas, iced lates and hot coffees. Absolutely tremendous.Also take out Is epic, food beautifully presented and stored in the containers so as not to leak or spoil other food.Nothing I can say bad about this place, dont understand why people go to Starbucks accross the way when this is far superior in every way!Support local businesses.

Amazing food, great prices and awesome ambiance. Best Israeli food on the UES.

Best restaurant on the UES!!

Great coffee. Friendly service.

Best coffee in the city hands down. Matcha is amazing also. The service top notch fast and courteous. Very clean food is amazing. If you love coffee you definitely need to visit this spot. Amazing atmosphere also

Great vibes, even greater coffee. They showed us great hospitality and will definitely have us returning next time we come.

In a really wonderful neighborhood gem.I love that from the window I can look into the vapidness of Starbucks. It’s like being able to look into another universe from just across the street.Mellow yellow makes you feel like you’re in the living room with someone you love who loves you back.I really appreciated the good music and mostly the incredible service from Justin at the bar. Also I felt like I was somewhere in Europe as I dined on the delicious hummus platter.Such a unique and refreshing concept. Will be back (like a lot).

Very friendly and honest service! Tasty iced drinks as well. Well be back for the food soon. Thanks guys!

Great tea and coffee, fresh bakeries. They were grad B for a period but just got back to A.Being close to CTown, I am sure its not easy to keep the place clean! But they did it. Kudos!

Mellow Yellow was our favourite place to eat during our New York trip.Even though it was far away from our hostel we went back there several times. The foot is all home made and amazingly good and authentic! Worth to go there on Saturdays when they have special foot there (forgot the name)The smoothies are super fresh and tasty. The cappuccino was also very good. Great place to hang out!!

Beautiful shop, good vibes, and best customer service in NYC

This local coffee shop has tremendous potential. The one glaring miss is a bathroom. They tell people to go across the street and use the Starbucks bathroom,. The coffee is good and the staff are friendly and kind. Prices seem competitive and the decor is trendy and cool. There are enough seats to sit and service quick. Currently, they have a grade pending sign, so not sure what they need to overcome to get the A rating from the health department but I would give them a try, especially if you are just taking it to go.

I stopped by because it is an eclectic atmosphere for the upper east side. The coffee is good though a bit expensive. I don’t think I’ll come back because there is no bathroom here. So you drink coffee or eat and then you can’t really spend a lot of time here because of that. Maybe that is by design since it’s a tiny place.

Highly recommended. Quality food, Mediterranean style with a lot of flavor and love. Adding to that the atmosphere makes it a 5 stars café in UES.

Best way to open up the morning 💙

Shakshuka breakfast is a must!

This place is a gem hiding on 1st Ave! Its not just the food, people that work here are equally awesome and inviting! I probably tasted the best hummus! Talking to the owner (who is really friendly and a nice person) it seems, he sent chef to Israel to learn the real techniques and it shows in the food.The litmus test was, I hate celery. I think its a waste of space in our body to consume. But I wanted to eat more of celery in the magic sauce the chef created here! If you are in the neighborhood, definitely a place to stop by for food!

Sandwich was yummy, juice was yummy and the guy who works there is super nice!!! What else can you ask for?? :)

Cozy environment with generous coffee pours. Thank you for the excellent service!

Great food and service!

A wonderful little spot thats full of character and great food. Excellent service and cozy atmosphere. Its nice to have something different in this area. Simple, tasty menu and delicious coffee.

Great Could Become Greatest -- possible refinements could include less noise from kitchen, more space near register, more space to wait for order, and more efficient access to cream, sugar, etc. Feels too packed and chaotic at register. Food and drinks excellent. On its way to four stars if ambience tweaked just slightly.

Mellow yellow is great !Perfect place to seat, well decorated, nice people and good service.I recommend the food which is delicious!!!By far my new favorite coffee at the upper east side .

A best Mediterranean food I have had in quite some time. Wish I had discovered it my first day in town so I couldve had it every day. If I moved to town, I would live there.The chocolate croissants are unreal and the breakfast wraps are killer.

Great coffee cafe. Great place. Food was delicious.

Love the shakshouka here. The vibe is also really cool.

Great little spot on the Upper East Side. Mellow Yellow is a go-to breakfast spot for me when Im in the city for business. The coffee and espresso are excellent, and Im found of the smoothies, too.The owners/staff are always friendly and the space inside, although small, is well-used. There are usually a few places to sit when I stop in. Theres wi-fi, so you can get some work done if youre looking for a place to get out of the house or office for a bit. And the music always seems to be spot-on.

A super cozy and warm little coffee! Brunch and coffee are delicious (try the chai latte and Shakshuka, its incredible !!). I went there every morning during my stay in NY :)

I have fallen in in love with the Moroccan iced tea. I love their hummus. I visited them today after a long time. Friendly as ever!

💛I ADORE MELLOW YELLOW💛 the food is delicious, and healthy... the atmosphere is very casual and comfortable. The owner and workers are warm and a refreshing addition to Yorkville. My kids also 💛 the food, especially the hot chocolate and croissants 🥐 It’s clean... the kitchen is out in the open, right behind the counter so you can see everything as it’s being made which I like too. It’s a cozy piece of Israeli-Moroccan culture and cusine in NYC ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Such a nice place to enjoy a chai latte and breakfast ! I tried it during my one week trip in NYC and felt such a nice atmosphere in this café !

A great little Cafe. Small room with a choice of seating in an eclectic presentation. Great staff. We had breakfast the cortados were excellent and shakshuka was delicious with pita and dips. A great place but dont tell your friends as there are not very many tables. 😉

Great service, great food. Good vibe too! The owners are friendly. They brought us out a sample dish that theyre working on for the menu.

Horrible service. Do not order delivery, you will not receive your order for over 2 hours AND the restaurant doesnt have the decency to respond or pick up. Run by a bunch of theiving scallywags, you best save your money instead of handing it over to a bunch of mellow baboons

Nice little - emphasis on little - coffee shop featuring some unusual blends, including a great Turkish coffee, as well as some Mediterranean nosh. Ironically its located directly across from a Starbucks on the other side of 1st Avenue. Then again, what isnt across from a Starbucks in NYC?

Amazing coffee and shakshuka. Atmosphere is great, and the music is even better. Most pleasant place in the UES

Cool atmosphere with wood paneling. My favourite drink is the Moroccan iced tea which is made with fresh lemon, mint and ginger.

The most amazing spot for breakfast and brunch with the best vibes and the most amazing coffee

Good food and great coffee at prices that are steep, but really no steeper than those to be found at a Starbucks. Two large lattes will hit you for just over ten dollars. The store itself is a bit small, probably too small in which to work comfortably during high traffic periods. The music is at a medium volume; not nearly as loud as in nearby DTUT. Mellow Yellow is also brightly lit in comparison to DTUTs dark cavern. Brunch portions are very small, but also quite sophisticated. The advertised foreign coffees (Turkish, etc.) are mediocre. The free water is excellent.

Great selection and above the bar service.

Great shakahuka breakfast and usually spots available to sit and enjoy! Wish they had hot food available before 9 am which is a little late for us with kids!

Worth4.5 stars...great quality, counter service

Love the food, amazing Italian coffee brand. Awesome middle eastern food!

Amazing high quality coffee, best gem for fresh authentic Mediterranean cuisine, super friendly staff!!! Highly recommend 10/10 for sure. My new go to spot.

Great cozy place for all day long. Loved the Greek coffee frappe.

WOW!If you are a True Caffe Lover, or if u just want to enjoy a delicious brunch with a funky n relaxed vibes:You must come and enjoy this unique, tasteful and colorful place!Hands down a 5 stars experience 🙌Good luck Mellow Yellow and its beautiful staff 👍😍

Great service, excellent food.Recommended!

Amazing food and even better service thank you!

Great service, authentic and diverse food.Cool place to eat and enjoy some good vibes.

An amazing place, cool people and vibes.The shakshuka was everything I wanted with some small delicious mini dishes on the side.The coffee is awesome too ! Nice to finally have a place like this in the UES

Delicious food and supes chill vibes! I come here often for a shakshuka and a coffee... Never disappoints 😁

Great food but small portions and very expensive for the dining experience and portion size

Great food, especially the daily breakfast with eggs hummus olives pita, fresh food. Unique iced tea and great coffee

Amazing green omelette sandwich. Great place for a quick bite or a long coffee break