ESSEN - The Perfect Spot for Breakfast, Lunch, and Comfort Food in NYC

At 'ESSEN, our journey begins with a passion for fresh, quality ingredients served in a casual and welcoming environment. Located in the heart of New York City, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse menu that caters to all tastes, from hearty breakfasts to satisfying lunches and delightful dinners. Our commitment to health shines through with organic dishes, vegan options, and a salad bar. Customers rave about our swift service and friendly staff, creating a vibrant atmosphere popular among locals and tourists alike. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a leisurely meal, 'ESSEN is your go-to spot for comfort and deliciousness.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- No wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
Popular for
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Offerings
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Has salad bar
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Planning
- Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available

Josh Bava

Apr 11,2025

So pleasantly surprised how superior the quality of food was and how absolutely delicious literally everything I piled onto my plate was. Very good and sooo many options ! Highly recommend for a quick breakfast lunch or dinner

Mike Zito

Apr 1,2025

Healthy food at this restaurant one block south of the New Yorker Hotel. They have a breakfast buffet, bagels, yogurt, fresh fruit bar, coffee bar, oatmeal bar and many other fresh and packaged breakfast and lunch items.A very healthy option for breakfast or lunch. There is upper level seating.A little pricey but well worth it. There is a 3% charge for credit card use.

Nils Hünerfürst

Mar 30,2025

A splendid breakfast! Oatmeal with water or almond milk or whole milk. Fresh made bagels and a variety of other breakfast essentials.

nasha nicole

Mar 13,2025

Great lunch spot to grab sushi, sandwiches and there is also a buffet. Gloves are provided for safety. The food here was delicious. Laid out really well and helpful staff. Lines move very quickly. There is seating upstairs.

U-Roy Agboli

Feb 26,2025

I've been to the Essen in Madison Avenue and realized the food is same quality and same variety. I'm really impressed with their excellence service and standards. This is indubitably my got-to for lunch. My friend that I brought also loved the food. This place is pretty close to the road and can be easily noticed from vehicle in normal traffic. There's also wheelchair accessible entrance for the differently able.

James R

Feb 2,2025

This is my favorite place in NYC, breakfast or lunch you can walk in and there is always plenty of variety and all fresh made you won't be disappointed. They also have a place to sit and enjoy the food.

Shanel Smith

Jan 29,2025

This place is Amazing, but expensive!If you’re in Manhattan and Indecisive this is the spot. The food here is fresh, and hot. They have everything from sushi, soup, sandwiches, snacks,macaroons, salad, fresh fruits, yogurt, granola, and a wide variety of juices and many more to pick from. If you feel like dining in, theirs a sitting area upstairs. however, be aware they WEIGH YOUR FOOD then add whatever you purchased plus tax. So don’t think this place is a ALL U CAN EAT and u only pay for an entry or a plate size . You will end up spending 50 in there wondering if it’s worth that. PLEASE KNOW THIS IS MANHATTAN, what u could get at a Chinese spot in Brooklyn for 20 you could get here for 35-40.

Adam Kostanski

Jan 9,2025

Walk in deli style place, fresh salads hot food and deli counter food, fresh and delish

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