I’ve enjoyed the cheesecake at Two Little Red Hens on 2nd Ave. It’s apparently closed and moving but the FB page, IG and website haven’t been updated since last May
https://instagram.com/twolittleredhens?utm_medium=copy_link
I like Café Sabarsky for a splurge, which I realize is at Fifth Ave & 86th. Excellent soups at Café Sabarsky.
I’ve enjoyed some Turkish food near Yorkville, as well as the Heidelberg, but it’s been a while.
While it’s pricey, I have had a good lunch at the Sant Ambroeus at Madison and 78th, which has a heated outdoor patio, apparently. https://www.santambroeus.com/pages/locations
I’ve enjoyed coffee and cake at the E 78th Lady M
While I haven’t been, Café d’Alsace was recommended to me a few years ago. https://cafedalsace.com/