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Jake's Dilemma

Upper West Side · American

430 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10024Directions
4.0★★★★★★★★★★1,531 reviews

People say this sports bar serves up great wings and offers a fun, lively atmosphere to watch games with friends. They also highlight the spacious layout and convenient location on the Upper West Side. Some reviews mention the bar can be a bit like a bro bar.

Strong cheap drinks and busy weekend Blackbird check-ins define this American bar.

Jake's Dilemma is a $$ American restaurant in Upper West Side, New York. It has logged 4,212 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday afternoons; check ins have held steady over the past month. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday3:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Tuesday3:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Wednesday3:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Thursday3:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Friday3:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Saturday12:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Sunday12:00 PM – 4:00 AM
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The experience

Basic bar along the Amsterdam Avenue strip frequented by a young crowd for beer & foosball.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Jake's Dilemma is a $ American bar with a 4.0 Google rating across 1,538 reviews, and 4,212 Blackbird on-chain check-ins all-time. Reviewers describe an upbeat sports-bar vibe built for meeting friends after work, with strong, cheap drinks helped by daily happy hour specials.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Jake's Dilemma has 4,212 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google users rate it 4.0 from 1,538 reviews.
  • Reviewers call out strong, cheap drinks and daily happy hour specials.
  • Reviews mention private events, including Riverside and common’s rooms.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Blackbird data shows Jake's Dilemma is busiest on weekends, with Saturday and Sunday leading check-ins.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

beer

  • Angry Orchard Cider

    $8.50
  • Shock Top

    $8.50
  • Bud Light

    $7.50
  • Coney Island IPA

    $8.50
  • Kona Big Wave

    $8.50
  • Modelo

    $8.50
  • Sam Adams Seasonal

    $8.50
  • Landshark

    $8.50
  • Stella Artois

    $8.50
  • Goose Island Hazy IPA

    $8.50
  • Michelob Ultra

    $7.50
  • Guinness

    $9.00
seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity4
check ins · last 30 days · 19d agocheck ins · last 30 dayslast check in · 19d ago

Flynet check ins

4,212

Neighborhood

Upper West Side

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday3:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Tuesday3:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Wednesday3:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Thursday3:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Friday3:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Saturday12:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Sunday12:00 PM – 4:00 AM

Inside Jake's Dilemma

The experience

Basic bar along the Amsterdam Avenue strip frequented by a young crowd for beer & foosball.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.0

1,531 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Guide

Inside Jake's Dilemma

The experience

Basic bar along the Amsterdam Avenue strip frequented by a young crowd for beer & foosball.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Jake's Dilemma is a $ American bar with a 4.0 Google rating across 1,538 reviews, and 4,212 Blackbird on-chain check-ins all-time. Reviewers describe an upbeat sports-bar vibe built for meeting friends after work, with strong, cheap drinks helped by daily happy hour specials.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.0

1,531 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

beer

  • Angry Orchard Cider

    $8.50
  • Shock Top

    $8.50
  • Bud Light

    $7.50
  • Coney Island IPA

    $8.50
  • Kona Big Wave

    $8.50
  • Modelo

    $8.50
  • Sam Adams Seasonal

    $8.50
  • Landshark

    $8.50
  • Stella Artois

    $8.50
  • Goose Island Hazy IPA

    $8.50
  • Michelob Ultra

    $7.50
  • Guinness

    $9.00
seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Jake's Dilemma has 4,212 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google users rate it 4.0 from 1,538 reviews.
  • Reviewers call out strong, cheap drinks and daily happy hour specials.
  • Reviews mention private events, including Riverside and common’s rooms.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Blackbird data shows Jake's Dilemma is busiest on weekends, with Saturday and Sunday leading check-ins.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Jake's Dilemma?

Jake's Dilemma has logged 4,212 check ins on Blackbird, and check ins have held steady over the past month.

When is Jake's Dilemma busiest?

Jake's Dilemma is busiest on Thursday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Jake's Dilemma serve?

Jake's Dilemma serves American cuisine.

How expensive is Jake's Dilemma?

Jake's Dilemma is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Jake's Dilemma?

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

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