Earls Beer and Cheese

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 1259 Park Ave, New York, NY 10029, United States

Phone: +1 212-289-1581

Rating: 4.6

Services

  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Quiz night
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Wine
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Bar
  • American restaurant
  • Restaurant

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2021-07-20 - Rating: 5)

    I came here with some friends just for the beer cheese. This place was super cute. The vibe inside was really nice as well. It is a chill bar vibe. The staff was super friendly allowed us to try different beers before we ordered. He was so amazing he also asked us what we liked to better girly out pallet. It was a great experience even before the food. They do have indoor and outdoor options but we opted for indoor dinning. It was a great experienced we ordered at the bar for both food and drinks. The Mac and cheese was delicious. The beer cheese was amazing along with the fresh baked bread and garlic. We added the garlic to the fresh bread by rubbing it on and then spread the beer cheese. It was great. We even bought a 16oz container to go home with us. I would definitely come here again I really enjoyed the ambiance the food and the friendly staff

  • Review 2 (2023-12-07 - Rating: 5)

    Visiting NYC and came across this spot on TikTok. Took our waiter’s rec and ordered Earl’s Famous Beer Cheese & Original Earl’s Taco. It was fresh, authentic and fantastic! Spot is cozy and staff was personable. 10 out of 10

  • Review 3 (2018-03-07 - Rating: 4)

    Overall: Cozy, humble, and delicious, Earls is the place to be for a laid-back meal.The good: The TBD breakfast sandwich, which is a classier McGriddle, really hit the spot. The brioche buns were laced (and seemed pan fried) with maple syrup and served with jelly on the side, which took the savory yet sweet combo to the top. As for the atmosphere, it is humble, semi-divey, and unique. The lone cashier/server was friendly and the music was good for a low-key morning.The not-so-good: They dont serve OJ, due to the fact that they make their OJ in-house, so they have to save it for mimosas. The food also took a while, considering we were 1 of 2 tables.Atmosphere: 8.5/10Service: 8/10Food: 8.5/10

  • Review 4 (2022-06-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great vibes, music, and service. Wish there was more of the beer cheese but the bread was comfortingly delicious. The yuzu ginger beer was superb!

  • Review 5 (2022-05-07 - Rating: 4)

    The beer cheese is more like a spread and not a dip. The bread was really really good. They said the regular size would be enough for 2 people. While the bread was, the cheese not really. I didn’t like grabbing the garlic to spread it on the bread, they should give you a paste instead. My hands ended up stinky. Prices are high but I guess it’s the area. They hard board games, I liked that. The staff was very nice.

  • Review 6 (2024-10-05 - Rating: 4)

    Loving the vibe! The music is fly!Finback lager 🍺 is yummy! Local brewery in Queens!I didn’t eat any food!

  • Review 7 (2017-05-05 - Rating: 5)

    The food here is not for the faint of heart.The sandwiches are delicious and huge.The beer cheese is a must and the kimchi, pork belly grilled cheese almost stole my heart from my girlfriend.

  • Review 8 (2023-09-16 - Rating: 5)

    Yo the beer is off the chain.. get the IPAs. And get mozzarella sticks with the homemade marinara 😭😭🥰

  • Review 9 (2023-01-12 - Rating: 5)

    Small but well curated tap selection, and plenty of craft cans. Great food, the kimchee grilled cheese was incredible. Will be returning!

  • Review 10 (2023-05-11 - Rating: 4)

    Cozy local place with amazing beer collection and absolutely delicious and one of a kind Taco.

  • Review 11 (2019-02-24 - Rating: 5)

    Me and my bf were scouring Harlem for a sit down brunch place when we happened upon Earl’s. How lucky! The beer cheese? Great. The atmosphere? Relaxed. The meal? Amazing. I had the TBD and I was blown away by the flavors of the egg, maple syrup, broche bun, etc. So good! 10/10 would come back

  • Review 12 (2021-10-28 - Rating: 5)

    Always a good time at EB&C. Their small menu is still 100% awesome. We have tried every item on it — the mozzarella sandwich on an English muffin with pickles and miso mayo doesn’t sound like it should be as good as it is, but it is. The beer cheese served with crusty bread and DIY garlic cloves (to rub all over) is a must-order. But so is the scallion pancake taco — Earl’s taco. Each item celebrates a different cheese in a unique and not 100% cheese-centric way. Even the salad doesn’t disappoint. Expect cozy vibes as this location is long but only about 10 feet wide 😂

  • Review 13 (2018-05-20 - Rating: 5)

    Tasty food in a cosy, quaint place with character. We dropped by for lunch, Mac n cheese was superb. Good music and friendly staff :)

  • Review 14 (2019-08-06 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious food, good beer. Place is small but cozy and relaxing. Good place to hang out with friends in the UES.

  • Review 15 (2023-06-27 - Rating: 5)

    One of my favorite beer bars in the city! You most try the beer cheese! One time I brought my 4 year old son during the day. I asked if they had apple juice and the bartender went to the bodega next store to grab it for him, incredible service! I still make a point to visit every year since we don’t love there anymore

  • Review 16 (2023-04-17 - Rating: 5)

    Super cool bar with good draft beer options and a food menu. Good location, and tasty food.

  • Review 17 (2021-11-17 - Rating: 5)

    Great hole in the wall with a small menu that doesnt need to be more. We stopped in around 9pm on a Tuesday after seeing a show and Earls was the perfect spot for a couple beers and some food. I had the NY State Cheddar sandwich and my wife had the mac and cheese. The food was great, with my sandwich topped by a sunny-side up egg. 6 beers on tap and a great can selection. The prices are reasonable for the area and Id absolutely pop back in when Im in the area.

  • Review 18 (2024-06-02 - Rating: 5)

    Their great staff, draft beers, beer n cheese and out of this world 1991 sandwich made me a regular here!

  • Review 19 (2019-12-04 - Rating: 5)

    One of my favorite places! Their beer cheese bread is absolutely amazing. The spread on the toast along with garlic on top is a surprisingly salivating combination.They also have a great beer selection. We tried many of them and honestly enjoyed all of them.The staff is very friendly and the vibes is pretty cozy with dim lights and big tables. They also had good 90s music playing in the background and had games like Jenga for groups.This place was hyped up from my friend and usually, when it’s hyped up it doesn’t meet my expectations, but this one was the exception. Highly recommend!

  • Review 20 (2022-01-02 - Rating: 5)

    One of the best beer joints in UES. Very cozy beer bar with friendly staff.

  • Review 21 (2024-07-06 - Rating: 5)

    Really nice interior, cool vibe. The beer cheese was amazing

  • Review 22 (2022-10-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great ambiance and chill vibes, definitely a great spot to hang out uptown, nothing too uptight or fancy just chill and fun. Friday bartender is mad cool, friendly and attentive and definitely made us feel welcome and wanting to come back.

  • Review 23 (2019-02-08 - Rating: 5)

    I love this spot. The food is delicious. The salad is great. Very fresh. The lunch specials are worth it! The spicy tomato soup is so good! The Cuban Reuben?! Omg so good! Wait stay is kind. The place is ashtrays clean and never crowded. Near trains and buses. Its never too loud. They have events like trivia night and have a good selection of beer

  • Review 24 (2023-04-06 - Rating: 4)

    Narrow but deeply set establishment. Good for college friends meetup. Dont eat food here. The beer cheese is mostly good when you run the garlic on the bread. The bread is meh.Holds lots of college and post college experiences for folks so people come back.Grilled cheese is meh because of the quality of the breadBeers - small but great selection - popular and less popular beers.Think of it as a dive bar not as a world renowned place.

  • Review 25 (2023-10-14 - Rating: 5)

    Okay obsessed. Give this chef a raise!! This food is truly amazing. My sister said it was the best burger she’s ever had. The beer cheese with the bread is toasted and buttered to perfection. The Cesar salad with chicken is on pointttt. Vibes are cozy and fun. Love. Edit: forgot to include the tots are perfectly cooked and I’m not even a tomato soup fan but it was amazing

  • Review 26 (2024-03-13 - Rating: 5)

    Go here at least once a week for the grilled cheese and tomato soup. Staff is friendly. Beers rotated often. Good variety and solid beers.

  • Review 27 (2017-11-15 - Rating: 5)

    Very nice waiter. Food was amazing! I had the new York state cheddar and my boyfriend had the taco (which is huge). We loved it. Our most pleasant dining experience in our new York trip. Fast service and great prices!

  • Review 28 (2020-01-25 - Rating: 5)

    Nice beer spot, it’s small, quiet, 6 craft beers on draft, along with cans. Their wine list looked nice as well.This is a place you can go and catch up with friends. Delicious beers, although we didn’t eat, food looked great too, glancing at the menu. We also had great service, Will the bartender, friendly and knowledgeable.

  • Review 29 (2018-06-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great food, some of the best we had in NY. Beer cheese is especially amazing.

  • Review 30 (2023-07-29 - Rating: 5)

    The spot is awesome, especially for summer school teachers in the area. The food is good, the atmosphere is chill with low lights, get the Korean BBQ sandwhich.

  • Review 31 (2023-08-14 - Rating: 5)

    Great hole in the wall place. Beer selection was great, food was fantastic. Service was phenomenal.Would stop here again next time Im in town.

  • Review 32 (2022-05-28 - Rating: 5)

    Rigatoni special was “chef’s kiss”👌 great😛Actually everything on the menu is delicious and the vibe is great. Cannot go wrong with the earl’s toast with cheese beer!5/5 food5/5 service, even though they are always swamped with people!

  • Review 33 (2023-07-08 - Rating: 5)

    We loved it we had two children 11 & 9 and we were made very welcomed. Good choice of beer great snack menu choice of games to play a really good find thankyou.

  • Review 34 (2020-10-26 - Rating: 4)

    Stopped by last week for a quick bite during lunch hour. Great atmosphere and staff. Every menu item seemed delicious. I eventually decided to try the, “Earl’s Taco: Braised Pork Shoulder / Queso Fresco / Radish / Shredded Cabbage / Cilantro / Scallion Pancake.” The flavors and textures complimented one another so well. I would absolutely order a stack of just scallion pancakes if that were possible (I’m sure that could be arranged)! Merchandise is available for sale and I would have gotten a beanie if there were any left. Check this place out alone or with friends.

  • Review 35 (2019-11-08 - Rating: 5)

    The food and beverages are out of this world! Don’t leave without trying the taco. The beer cheese and toast is absolutely amazing too. They both are light and fluffy with a homey and very unique taste with the perfect crunch at the same time. Very friendly staff

  • Review 36 (2019-01-15 - Rating: 4)

    Cool cosy spot with wooden table and booths. Beers are local and food is banging.

  • Review 37 (2014-06-23 - Rating: 5)

    Great food and chill atmosphere. Beers on tap are always great. The food has Asian inspired fusion such as my favorite pork belly with egg and kimchi. Definitely a great place to hang out with friends after a long day for a quick bite. Food is very comforting.

  • Review 38 (2024-12-18 - Rating: 5)

    Fun dive bar with friendly staff

  • Review 39 (2024-05-18 - Rating: 5)

    Nice creative food. I tried beer cheese, tots, and wings! I also had a beer on draft.

  • Review 40 (2018-07-09 - Rating: 5)

    Earls Beer and Cheese is a small restaurant / bar packed full of atmosphere and character!NY state cheddar sandwich is one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I’ve ever had - filled with succulent pork belly and punchy kimchi alongside oozy cheddar cheese. Delicious!They had an excellent selection of beers and an extremely helpful barman who gave us advice and tasters!This place has a warm and cosy atmosphere with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended for both the food and the beer!

  • Review 41 (2018-08-09 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing place, Joe was great. Lots of beer and menu items to pick from. Recommend it to anyone looking for a low key place to relax and enjoy time with yourself or friends. I loved the decorations especially the deer with the sunglasses and if you want to have something to remember your time here you can get a T-shirt with Earl. Look forward to coming back.

  • Review 42 (2018-05-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great choice of local craft beers. The beer cheese and accompanying bread is divine!

  • Review 43 (2013-08-12 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome. Great food (had the cheddar grilled cheese) and solid, though limited beer selection. The staff is laid back but attentive. The place is very small so you might have to hang around and wait for a spot to open up.

  • Review 44 (2019-11-20 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious cheese flavors were just what I needed to take me back to Wisconsin! The menu was a bit confusing to figure out what they had available for lunch versus dinner but the food and beer pairings were great. They have more beer styles available than most places which was great because I am a fan of the ale, sour, and gose and not so much of the IPA and hoppy beers that are popular right now.

  • Review 45 (2023-11-06 - Rating: 5)

    A cozy restaurant and bar. Good beer selection and deals. The mac-n-cheese is why I came here, and it didnt dissapoint!

  • Review 46 (2016-01-18 - Rating: 5)

    Made a frigid, MLK day-off, a warm and toasty pleasant surprise! As locals, my wife and I have been trying to try this place out, and today was The Perfect Day! To our surprise, the service was spot-on--even though ours was the only table (Cheers Kate and Anthony)! Very courteous service and the generous and scrumptious portions will be an eye-opener and will fulfill your monthly caloric intake. This is the ULTIMATE CHEAT DAY MEAL! NY Beer Cheese w/ sour dough and soup and NY State Cheddar is just ab-fab! Cozy nook, beautiful food, and great service. Cheers guys, see you soon!

  • Review 47 (2014-03-23 - Rating: 5)

    Utterly satisfying comfort food. We got the tomato soup ($8), mac & cheese ($8), and grilled blue cheese sandwich ($8). The food arrived quickly and tasted fantastic. We didnt have any wait for counter seats at 9:30 PM on a Friday night. The tomato soup has Sriracha for a little extra, subtle zing, and the mac& cheese has rosemary. I never would have thought of adding rosemary to mac & cheese but it absolutely works. We were stuffed by the time we walked out otherwise we definitely would have tried the bread pudding too. $24 for dinner for two people felt like a total score in NYC.

  • Review 48 (2013-08-04 - Rating: 4)

    Theyve started taking cards now which is great.The beer cheese is delicious - especially the bread that it comes with. The beer selection is ok although it tends to lean more heavily towards darker beers.The food is extremely greasy and heavy, and not necessarily in a comfort-food way but just in a heavy, unappealing way.

  • Review 49 (2024-10-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar! Trivia night was fun 😁

  • Review 50 (2020-01-12 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful bar. Love the atmosphere and the beer cheese. I spent $150 on beer and snacks (not including tip) on 3 people very easily but I had a great time so 5 stars!

  • Review 51 (2018-07-04 - Rating: 5)

    Pretty solid, rotating beer selection. Ive been here a handful of times and the beer cheese is a MUST try. Ive also never had a bad sandwich here. One other plus: nice bathrooms.

  • Review 52 (2018-07-16 - Rating: 4)

    Their beer selection isnt the greatest for a place with beer in its name. The food is good, although some of the sandwiches are too tiny (looking at you, calabro mozz.) to justify the price.Fave items are: beer cheese, mac n cheese, Earls taco, and the bread pudding.

  • Review 53 (2019-07-20 - Rating: 4)

    Really great beer selections! They have the most amount of beer that Ive seen in the area. From multiple balast point selections to great sours. Didnt get to try their food unfortunately - but it looked really good!

  • Review 54 (2014-10-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great selections of craft beers on tap --- new beers are placed after a keg is tapped. I rarely have the same beers every time I visit. Dont forget about the food. The number one recommendation is beer cheese - toasted bread, rubbed with garlic, with creamy cheddar to smear on it. Also, dont forget about the mac and cheese.

  • Review 55 (2012-10-11 - Rating: 5)

    Really good selection of craft beers, and though the name would suggest something far more simplistic, the food is a great compliment to these brews. A chocolate/coffee stout with a pork/kimchee cheese sandwich worked well. A trip to the gym would need to follow, but well worth the fall off the wagon.Great!

  • Review 56 (2023-01-05 - Rating: 4)

    When chef D is there.....Some of the best bar food in town.Great beer selection constantly changing, great atmosphere full of energy. Trivia Mondays!!

  • Review 57 (2018-09-29 - Rating: 4)

    Kind of a hole in the wall, upper East side standby, with a focus on, you guessed it, beer and cheese-based food. Some tables in front, booths and a couple of long tables in the back. Games available. A little loud,and but it was a Friday night.Toastedwith a cheese spread for starters, an IPA, less hoppy than New England style and nice. Cuban Reuben, with pork is popular. I had a taco with spicy pork and cabbage, crispy flour based shell, a little much to eat with the hands, and good. Too full to sample the bread pudding, sadly. Fun place.

  • Review 58 (2023-07-10 - Rating: 4)

    Friendly local atmosphere, no frills, not an overly extensive alcohol or food selection... A nice spot to catch up in the middle of the afternoon.

  • Review 59 (2019-02-13 - Rating: 5)

    Very cozy bar/restaurant in UES. Their beer cheese is a must have menu item: savory beer cheese with toasted buttery bread, great pairing with drinks. They also have some light games (jenga, connect 4, etc) for a casual hang out. Generally not super packed and pretty quiet for a good conversation.

  • Review 60 (2017-11-23 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely food, great service. Fully recommend the beer cheese.

  • Review 61 (2015-07-25 - Rating: 5)

    Earls was the first bar I went to when I moved to New York City, and it has remained on my list for go-to bars for good food and a modest selection of high-quality drinks.My standard plate is the macaroni and cheese, which while not a large portion (think medium-sized soup bowl) is more than filling if also imbibing a pint or two of whatever is on tap. There isnt a substantial selection, but I have yet to be disappointed with the craft beer that is available.

  • Review 62 (2019-04-05 - Rating: 4)

    Sandwiches are good but pricey for what they actually are.

  • Review 63 (2019-06-08 - Rating: 5)

    We arent in the neighborhood often, but we like to come here when we are. The cheese and bread is pretty good, and they have Jenga! You order at the bar and they have a water dispenser, so its pretty relaxed.

  • Review 64 (2017-04-24 - Rating: 5)

    If you haven’t been to Earl’s on the Upper East Side yet, GO! Everything we chose for late breakfast/lunch was delicious and unique from other brunch spots. We got the Earl’s version of a McGriddle Sandwich, a Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese, and some of the best breakfast potatoes I’ve had. A big benefit was the number of unique IPAs on tap.Order at the bar, and your food is brought to where you are sitting. This is the kind of place you could hang out for a while without being ushered out, which is rare in NYC.

  • Review 65 (2018-11-18 - Rating: 5)

    Beer cheese! Bread pudding! The mozz. The tomato soup! It all always makes me feel like home, the perfect comfort food. The beer selection isnt bad, but I do wish they had Ginger ale or Sprite or something non-caffeinated for lunches. The TBA is a perfect breakfast brunch sandwich by the way.

  • Review 66 (2018-01-12 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious grilled cheese sandwiches that are not even a little bit standard. Everything is rich and flavourful with an emphasis on rich. You can add pork belly to almost anything here. I recommend the Mozzarella, and the pickles are awesome!

  • Review 67 (2022-08-30 - Rating: 5)

    What a delightful dive. Great well-curated beer list, good snacks, the music is pumping, fun people. Been here three times now and its always a party.

  • Review 68 (2018-06-09 - Rating: 5)

    Small but pretty good rotating selection of beer. Also not too many food options but all the ones I had were good. Cuban reuben is pretty delicious.

  • Review 69 (2016-09-28 - Rating: 5)

    This is definitely going to be my new post-ultimate spot. The food is delicious and reasonable. The beer selection is small, but excellent. The staff is very cool.

  • Review 70 (2017-09-02 - Rating: 4)

    This place is small on size but big in flavors. You wont regret it.Very, very good sandwiches and handcrafted beers.The star missing is for the lack of confortability and subpar service.

  • Review 71 (2022-02-26 - Rating: 5)

    Nice and friendly. Worth coming all the way from UWS

  • Review 72 (2022-12-27 - Rating: 4)

    Such a great place. Solid beers and tasty food.

  • Review 73 (2019-08-01 - Rating: 4)

    Nice little spot! It has a cute back seating area and a pretty trimmed down menu. I think that less is more & this is definitely a great little tucked away gem in the area.

  • Review 74 (2018-11-04 - Rating: 5)

    Great beer selection. Delicious food offerings and cosy rustic setting with the feel of a neighborhood bar. Well worth a visit.

  • Review 75 (2013-12-21 - Rating: 5)

    The NY Grilled Cheese was probably the best sandwich Ive ever eaten. The staff was friendly, and I would definitely go back! Also, try the goat cheese mac & cheese.

  • Review 76 (2023-04-16 - Rating: 4)

    Earls is a longstanding gem that I wish Id think to visit more frequently but I rarely just happen to be in the area. The rotating selection of beer on draught & in cans is consistently great, as are the staffs knowledge & recommendations.Beer cheese & tater tots (at a minimum) are a must. You can eat healthy another time:)

  • Review 77 (2019-11-24 - Rating: 5)

    Very tasty food. Highly filling, so make sure you have an appetite. Their beer collection is also pretty cool.

  • Review 78 (2020-02-26 - Rating: 4)

    Great Bar. The atmosphere was good. It was packed when I went but otherwise nice. The menu could use some better stuff.

  • Review 79 (2017-01-09 - Rating: 5)

    Good beer and great bread and cheese in a dark booth with decent music playing. What more could you ask for except they raise the volume. They dont take pre paids even though they said they did when i walked in so that messed us about but it is a right nice gaff

  • Review 80 (2023-06-25 - Rating: 5)

    Pretty cool bar! Great service. Good pilsner and mozzarela sticks

  • Review 81 (2017-07-10 - Rating: 5)

    This is one of my favorite places to grab a bite to eat in New York! The food is delicious, atmosphere is super fun, and they have a fantastic beer selection.

  • Review 82 (2019-12-01 - Rating: 4)

    Funky little place with fun beers and a small menu. Bartender seemed to know his beers. No TVs etc in case youre looking to catch sports there

  • Review 83 (2019-08-27 - Rating: 5)

    Food is to die for and super creative. Bar tenders are great and service is fast at cleaning up the tables. Order at the bar and seat yourself.

  • Review 84 (2021-11-20 - Rating: 5)

    Beer and cheese, awesome combination!Plenty of choices of draft and can beers.

  • Review 85 (2022-10-19 - Rating: 5)

    First rate option in a second-rate neighborhood. Good food, beer choices, and modestly hipster, East Harlem/Yorkville vibe. Recommended.

  • Review 86 (2022-10-27 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place, great beer selection, great food, awesome staff. But dont believe the the hours listed on Google, they have no basis in reality.

  • Review 87 (2023-12-01 - Rating: 5)

    This is a hidden gem of the UES for sure!

  • Review 88 (2018-12-29 - Rating: 5)

    Really cool place! They got Cards Against Humanity, really great bread & cheese, and the waiters are super kind.

  • Review 89 (2024-06-12 - Rating: 5)

    This is a great “hole in the wall” bar. These folks provide great service and the food is exceptional!

  • Review 90 (2017-05-08 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious beers on tap that rotate often. Very awesome signature treat: beer cheese - a MUST! Bonus: Owner is delightful!

  • Review 91 (2013-11-12 - Rating: 4)

    Pleasant little bar with a limited selection of great beer. Grilled cheese wasnt that exciting, but the other food looked more interesting.

  • Review 92 (2018-09-30 - Rating: 4)

    Tasty beer and food, well worth the price. The Mac n cheese was missing some side salad, but the Reuben was perfect.

  • Review 93 (2019-01-30 - Rating: 5)

    A small spot for a quick bite of food. A good selection of beer. If youre nearby, its a great place to test out their food and beer.

  • Review 94 (2021-05-29 - Rating: 5)

    Love the bartenders and casual atmosphere. The beer cheese and kimchi pork belly sandwich were amazing

  • Review 95 (2018-12-20 - Rating: 5)

    A fantastic cozy spot for cheesy bites and a delicious craft beer (or three). Afternoons aren’t too crowded, and provide a great opportunity to talk beer with the very friendly and knowledgeable staff. With a small but tasty menu and an impressive (albeit not extensive) craft beer selection, this unpretentious spot is a must for beer lovers way up on the UES.

  • Review 96 (2018-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    It might be self-explanatory, but if you are lactose intolerant you should eat before visiting this place. The beer is amazing though!

  • Review 97 (2018-03-17 - Rating: 5)

    Nice cozy space upfront. More expansive at the back. Order from the bar when you walk in. Comfort selection of food and good beer 🙂

  • Review 98 (2024-09-28 - Rating: 5)

    Great vibe

  • Review 99 (2021-05-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great prices and food! Nice, cozy atmosphere. A hidden gem, well definitely be back.

  • Review 100 (2018-04-06 - Rating: 5)

    The food is delicious and the place is really cool!

  • Review 101 (2022-04-30 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy place close to home. Special shout out to Kelvin who makes sure you have a good time and is super quick with the orders

  • Review 102 (2020-02-29 - Rating: 5)

    Pretty cute setting. Water and coffee are self serve. The bread that the beer cheese came with was TOO DIE FOR. (and we almost died of a heart attack from it later) we also got the tacos which didnt taste anything like the expected taco taste but was also delightful. Would recommend.

  • Review 103 (2018-04-09 - Rating: 5)

    The bomb!!! Best beer cheese ever! Great craft beer selection. Staff was nice.

  • Review 104 (2022-01-13 - Rating: 5)

    Great local place with quality craft beers and friendly staff. Good food, too!

  • Review 105 (2017-08-14 - Rating: 4)

    This is definitely a good surprise in such a touristic area. Good beer and tasty sandwiches, basic bit authentic. Respect.

  • Review 106 (2016-07-09 - Rating: 4)

    Cozy small bar, with a lot of grilled cheese in the menu. They have 6 craft beers on tab.

  • Review 107 (2021-07-23 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place! Great vibe, cool atmosphere, vast craft beer selection.

  • Review 108 (2017-02-06 - Rating: 5)

    This place is amazing.Go to this place, you wont regret it.

  • Review 109 (2018-03-10 - Rating: 5)

    Go to sandwich: NY cheddar grilled cheese. Go to dessert: bread pudding.Go to brunch: TBD sandwich.Go to beer: whatever is interesting that week.

  • Review 110 (2018-06-26 - Rating: 5)

    Great rotating tap list, always something new to try, but I go back for the beer cheese. So good.

  • Review 111 (2018-11-03 - Rating: 5)

    Great beer and cheese. Perfect combo!

  • Review 112 (2019-01-09 - Rating: 5)

    Cool little spot in between the upper east side and East Harlem. 6 beers on tap with other cans as well. Hahaha nice logo as well

  • Review 113 (2023-09-16 - Rating: 5)

    Honestly I haven’t lived in ny in 4 years and I still think about earls all the time.

  • Review 114 (2017-07-15 - Rating: 4)

    Great if small craft beer selection on draft and more in bottles and a delicious menu make Earls a great neighborhood spot for drinks and meeting up.

  • Review 115 (2022-06-19 - Rating: 5)

    Great neighborhood bar. Not pretentious at all. Friendly staff.

  • Review 116 (2019-04-16 - Rating: 4)

    The place may not looks very appealing to some, but they have a very interesting menu, specially the macarrone and cheese with goat cheese. Also, there is a beer known as other half it will be a great choice.

  • Review 117 (2023-11-09 - Rating: 5)

    Really good winds and fries. Nice staff.

  • Review 118 (2019-05-02 - Rating: 5)

    This is some of the best bread pudding Ive had in a long time and worth the trip in from Queens

  • Review 119 (2019-06-28 - Rating: 5)

    Great staff, cool games, and of course the beer cheese. Crazy good! And that bread 😍😍

  • Review 120 (2016-01-29 - Rating: 4)

    Good place for a beer and a bite on a cold winter night. The tomato soup is amazing.

  • Review 121 (2019-03-01 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious good food, focussing on beer and cheese. Fun atmosphere.

  • Review 122 (2018-07-15 - Rating: 5)

    Incredibly intimate setting, delicious local crafts, and oh my God the Beer Cheese is so great.

  • Review 123 (2017-12-06 - Rating: 5)

    Totally relaxed place with friendly staff, great beer, fantastic pub cheese and cozy seating.

  • Review 124 (2016-08-19 - Rating: 4)

    Good sandwiches and ale. The salad is excellent. Nice atmosphere.

  • Review 125 (2018-08-17 - Rating: 5)

    Tiny bar with a might beer selection and some of the best beer cheese youve ever put in your mouth

  • Review 126 (2017-01-24 - Rating: 5)

    Local Bar with craft beer on tap. The beer and cheese spread with garlic and bread is awesome.

  • Review 127 (2023-11-13 - Rating: 5)

    I really like the beer cheese and bread w/garlic goes really well with their tomato soup! I’ve heard the mac and cheese is good too but I haven’t tried that one personally. Staff is pleasant but its a bit cramped near the register/order area.

  • Review 128 (2018-10-07 - Rating: 4)

    Nice little spot for good beer and lounging. Good beer selection and fun board games to play.

  • Review 129 (2020-01-28 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome joint for interesting beer choices and delicious grilled cheese. 🙂

  • Review 130 (2013-01-04 - Rating: 4)

    Great beer selection and food. Try the Beer-Cheese. Friendly service.

  • Review 131 (2024-02-03 - Rating: 5)

    Alison was an amazing server!! She was super attentive and really kind, highly recommend.

  • Review 132 (2017-08-21 - Rating: 4)

    The scallion pancake taco with pulled pork is ridiculously good. Possibly the best drinking food in the city.

  • Review 133 (2020-02-05 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy bar with games to play and lounge at with friends. Had a great time and the food is great!

  • Review 134 (2019-07-24 - Rating: 5)

    Cool low key place between Harlem and upper east side. Only beer and basic wine but cool.

  • Review 135 (2018-07-25 - Rating: 5)

    Just a tiny local gem with great beer and carefully crafted food. Always visit when I am nearby.

  • Review 136 (2023-10-25 - Rating: 5)

    Good relaxed place to catch up with friends. Affordable drinks and food. Good energy but quiet enough to actually talk.

  • Review 137 (2019-04-09 - Rating: 5)

    A great place to bring board games, eat mac and cheese, and drink hipster beer!

  • Review 138 (2024-04-28 - Rating: 5)

    A bar. A DIVE. And genuinely fun.

  • Review 139 (2019-07-31 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere, food, beer & staff. A true neighborhood gem.

  • Review 140 (2018-03-07 - Rating: 4)

    The food was ok and the beer was good. Will probably pop in once and a while.

  • Review 141 (2015-04-20 - Rating: 5)

    Always a great experience. Whenever Im in the area, I always stop by for a sandwich and a beer.

  • Review 142 (2023-10-19 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome people. Really good food. Nothing pretentious. Lowkey chill spot to unwind and be real.

  • Review 143 (2016-07-12 - Rating: 5)

    Earls taco is the best thing ever. Had it 4 times last week! Might go back tomorrow

  • Review 144 (2024-04-23 - Rating: 5)

    Chill vibes, good beer, great food

  • Review 145 (2017-09-01 - Rating: 5)

    Earls Taco is the way to go. Great menu with rotating craft beers.

  • Review 146 (2023-12-16 - Rating: 5)

    Bartender was very nice (sat night).

  • Review 147 (2019-08-18 - Rating: 5)

    Great service even on a busy Friday night. Yummy late- night food.

  • Review 148 (2014-11-19 - Rating: 5)

    Simple and great food. quite small but great atmosphere.

  • Review 149 (2020-02-21 - Rating: 5)

    Cool place, I love the chillness of the place.

  • Review 150 (2018-08-18 - Rating: 4)

    Good pub and nice maccheroni

  • Review 151 (2017-03-26 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere, craft beer (!) & good brunch.

  • Review 152 (2018-12-10 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot for some beers and snacks, casual vibe perfect for a sunday afternoon.

  • Review 153 (2016-07-04 - Rating: 5)

    Really good beer and beer cheese. Not sure what else you can ask for.

  • Review 154 (2020-01-24 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to come together! And William is amazing! Will be back))

  • Review 155 (2019-10-25 - Rating: 5)

    Great beer and great cheese. Delicious Mac n cheese!

  • Review 156 (2023-08-29 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy bar with great staff and a fantastic cheese based menu - come before 11 to get food, sit outside if it gets stuffy inside

  • Review 157 (2023-03-23 - Rating: 5)

    Great vibe Beer cheese was a first and nice

  • Review 158 (2023-09-09 - Rating: 5)

    We sat and had some of the Early Famous Beer Cheese and played games. Wonderful time.

  • Review 159 (2023-04-04 - Rating: 5)

    Great beer, stellar playlist, chill vibes. I tried the NY cheddar sandwich. It was so much more than I expected. An elevated bacon, egg and cheese that hit the spot.Ill definitely be back.

  • Review 160 (2022-07-21 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic brews and great ambiance! Will be back!

  • Review 161 (2022-10-30 - Rating: 5)

    Earls Beer and Cheese is a relaxed after work hang out spot with delectable food and drinks!The bread and beer cheese is a classic, of course. The tater tots are really addictive ! They have a wide selection for beer lovers , and for cocktail lovers like me, you can bring in amazing cocktails from the bar next door. The Lavender Vodka Gimlet was lovely!! Shout out to the wonderful bartender who was so patient, and funny!

  • Review 162 (2017-03-29 - Rating: 5)

    This place is ridiculously good. Had the Reuben and the taco. Amazing!

  • Review 163 (2017-09-25 - Rating: 5)

    The late 70s midwestern hunting lodge chic totally works and I dont know why.

  • Review 164 (2017-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    Great beer selection. Food was phenomenal.

  • Review 165 (2023-03-19 - Rating: 4)

    Chill, “small-group” bar with reliable finger food and beer menu that does well when looking at a venue for the occasional hangout. $8 a beer. 4/5 stars as a day bar.

  • Review 166 (2023-05-12 - Rating: 5)

    Great service! Good prices and some really interesting cans! Looking forward to going back

  • Review 167 (2018-11-18 - Rating: 5)

    Good food, nice atmosphere. Small and cozy

  • Review 168 (2017-11-03 - Rating: 4)

    Great beer and WOW pulled pork...try the Cuban Reuben!

  • Review 169 (2016-05-19 - Rating: 5)

    Rubbing garlic onto bread and then dipping into cheese...absolutely divine.

  • Review 170 (2017-04-25 - Rating: 5)

    The N.Y. Standard sandwich is worth it! IPAs are just the cherry on the cake!

  • Review 171 (2019-11-29 - Rating: 5)

    Very good food and beer. Price ok

  • Review 172 (2023-09-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great food, drinks and place.

  • Review 173 (2023-04-25 - Rating: 5)

    My favorite spot in all if NYC. Great food and beer, plus the staff is top Notch! Those kimchie fries and Korean BBQ wings are banging!

  • Review 174 (2018-04-08 - Rating: 4)

    Bit of a dive with unique flavors in both beer and food.

  • Review 175 (2023-07-19 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy little joint that my boyfriend was dying to take me to! The beer cheese is *chefs kiss* and so is the macaroni!

  • Review 176 (2018-10-19 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious beer cheese and interesting combinations of grilled cheese sandwiches!

  • Review 177 (2022-12-04 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome people. food and drinks are a delight. And Portions are very generous. Will definitely come back.

  • Review 178 (2016-12-03 - Rating: 4)

    Decent beer selection with good atmosphere.

  • Review 179 (2014-07-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great beer on tap and a few other crafts in can.

  • Review 180 (2018-12-15 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing coffee and a great place to chill for a bit.

  • Review 181 (2022-02-16 - Rating: 5)

    Simple and easy with great selection of beers and food

  • Review 182 (2022-06-25 - Rating: 5)

    Nice Vibes.. Good People, the Bartender Was Super Nice and helpful. The Music Was A Whole Other Vibe. Definitely Go When You Can.

  • Review 183 (2016-05-25 - Rating: 4)

    You will get awesome service if you eat here!

  • Review 184 (2014-12-04 - Rating: 5)

    Tiny place with amazing food, great beers... and cheap!

  • Review 185 (2022-02-23 - Rating: 5)

    Earls is literally the best spot in town. Awesome staff. delicious food. It’s the best thing about the upper east side

  • Review 186 (2016-11-30 - Rating: 5)

    Some unique sandwiches and bread pudding is really good

  • Review 187 (2022-08-10 - Rating: 5)

    They always have a sour on tap which I love, great small town vibes with really nice staff and I’m telling you that goat cheese Mac n cheese is TO DIE FOR

  • Review 188 (2023-06-15 - Rating: 5)

    Great food and great, friendly service.

  • Review 189 (2018-03-10 - Rating: 5)

    Every dish has its own spin on it and is utterly delicious

  • Review 190 (2020-01-06 - Rating: 5)

    Always love coming here! Brunch is good and food here in general is delicious! Best part is... recently I discovered they had Down East cider, but they have the seasonal blend that has fall spices (pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.), I love it and cant easily find it everywhere

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