Festival Cafe

Name: Festival Cafe
Address: 1155 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10065
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

Upper East Side · American

1155 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10065Directions

4.5562 reviews

Cocktails, oysters, and Blackbird activity—not a sports-bar setup.

Festival Cafe is a $$ American restaurant in Upper East Side, New York. It has logged 2,151 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday afternoons; check ins are up 10% over the past month. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Why go

Festival Cafe is a $$ American spot with a 4.5 Google rating across 562 reviews. Diners describe a warm, inviting room and friendly, attentive, professional service. Reviewers call out burgers, flatbreads, fresh oysters, fries, and refreshing drinks, with live music adding to the atmosphere.

The Blackbird data shows 2,151 all-time on-chain check-ins, with activity recorded from February 13, 2025 through August 4, 2026. Wednesday and Thursday are its busiest check-in days, suggesting notable midweek activity.

One caveat from the reviews: despite a Knicks-night visit, Festival Cafe is not really configured as a game-watching bar. Come for cocktails, food, and attentive hospitality—not a wall of screens.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

Festival Cafe has 2,151 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
Wednesday and Thursday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google users rate it 4.5 from 562 reviews.
Reviewers specifically mention burgers, flatbreads, fresh oysters, cocktails, and fries.
One review praises the botanical mixology class at the bar.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Festival Cafe’s Blackbird check-ins peak on Wednesday and Thursday, not the weekend.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

What people say

From real reviews

“and fresh oysters”
“fresh oysters”
“fresh oysters along”
“food awesome drinks”
“drinks and awesome service”
“and professional staff”
“noting their excellent service”
“delicious food”

Diners like this restaurant's delicious food, including popular items like burgers, flatbreads, and fresh oysters, along with a wide selection of cocktails. They also highlight the warm and inviting atmosphere, often enhanced by live music. Guests consistently praise the frien…

Andrés Berl2 months ago

Came here with a few friends because we wanted to watch the Knicks game (would not recommend for watching games because they're not really configured for that. They have 1 TV that wasn't visible from about half the restaurant) Some of us got cocktails which were all refreshin…

Anita J3 months ago

Awesome food awesome drinks and awesome service can’t go wrong. We did the botanical mixology class with John at the bar and it was an awesome experience. The waitress also sent us some dessert for our anniversary, we’re def coming back!!

Jiten Rana5 months ago

Google reviews/ updated 9d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

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2,151

Neighborhood

Upper East Side

Last 30 days

74 check ins

+10% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Review signal

4.5

562 Google reviews

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FAQ

How popular is Festival Cafe?

Festival Cafe has logged 2,151 check ins on Blackbird, and check ins are up 10% over the past month.

When is Festival Cafe busiest?

Festival Cafe is busiest on Wednesday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Festival Cafe serve?

Festival Cafe serves American cuisine.

How expensive is Festival Cafe?

Festival Cafe is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Festival Cafe?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Festival Cafe in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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