Elis Night Shift

Great setting, great service, and elaborate drinks!!😻 I’ve lived all around Manhattan and I’d say Eli’s can easily compete for a top 5 bar in the UES and one of the best all around among NYC’s casual bars. I can’t wait to try the food during the “day shift” and the “night shift”

I happened by this place on a Sunday evening when we were looking for a chill place to drink. First of all, I absolutely love the layout and ambiance. It is casual but nice and there are seats along the perimeter that would be great for people watching during the day (which I plan to do once its warmer out). Second of all, the cocktails are beautifully crafted. There was a nice selection, and the bartender took his time to craft them. I had the Mac and cheese croquettes as well, which were very tasty and not overly greasy or anything. Finally, this place wasnt blasting music and overall the place was at a nice volume to be able to have a conversation, which me and my husband loved. Ill definitely be back here, maybe during the day since its in my neighborhood.

Great place to hang for late night eats alone or with friends. Late night meaning most restaurants in the area during the weekday close their kitchen at 10pm, Elis kitchen is open until midnight.

Great service, the drinks are decent. Appetizers a bit pricey I think it was 14 or 17 dollars for 5 or 6 mini pigs in the blanket, guacamole and chips okay.

Pleasant place, especially in the summer with curious cocktails selection and craft beers. Friendly service, casual atmosphere, prices are moderate, nothing mind-blowing. Among UES bars this one is my favorite.

I would not recommend this place. It’s in a good location and has a nice curb appeal but our experience was nothing short of terrible. We got there and were able to order a drink but after that no one came back to us to take our order (we waited for 20 minutes and there were maybe 5 other patrons there). We even had to flag the waiter down to get our check because we were sick of waiting to order our food. In conclusion, it made sense there was basically no one there. The lack of service ruined our experience and we will not be going back. Hopefully the restaurant can take this feedback and make improvements to stay afloat..

True local spot with the best gluten free pizza I have ever had. It was so good I momentarily lost consciousness. When I came back to life I realized it wasn’t a dream and that the perfect gf pizza does in fact exist.In addition to the amazing pizza they have an excellent wine selection and everything is cooked to perfection. The service was excellent, and the casual atmosphere was unreal.

Love their burgers. It has great flavor and the fries were perfect!

Food is fine and the selection of beers on tap is good. However, if you order beers or cider on tap you dont get a full pint and cocktails are also small in size, but the price is not. If you looking for any sort of value, then this is not the place for you. The expansion of their space due to the change in outdoor dining allowances has made the place more comfortable when it is crowded. There is one bathroom and the night I was there is was absolutely disgusting. I couldnt believe that a place that charges so much for food and drinks and clearly is looking to cater to an UES crowd would be so dirty. I hope that they are sticking to a higher standard in their kitchen.

Five stars on my first order in from Eli’s…I had delivered the Margarita pizza (probably the best quality & crispiest pizza on the UES- no joke), kale Caesar w/ grilled chicken which was decent portion and fresh/delicious, and the chicken fingers which were crispy and moist.Eli’s market is expensive. We all know this living on the UES. But he always sells high grade product. It certainly reflects in this order.I will be ordering from here again, and again, and again. Ty

Great food and drinks! Fast service too. Definitely higher priced menu for a more casual experience, so I don’t think we’d go back for food. Admittedly the quesadilla portions were absolutely pitiful for $19. It looked like an appetizer plate, definitely should work on that. Otherwise we enjoyed the meal there.

Great place to hang out: excellent beer; from sliders to burgers they have it all.And a chocolate cake beckons you, if you have room because their portions are generous.Staff friendly; but what makes it stand out is the effortless manner it can go from relaxed to hip, in ambience and clientele.

Great chill neighborhood bar and light food spot. Good vibes and music and staff. Our go-to UES bar.

Its an absolute gem! The service is friendly but not overbearing. The food is delicious. Everything is flavored so well. The Porchetta sliders are porky and so good. I love the kale caesar salad. Dont fill up on the homemade kettle chips. The drinks are potent and its just a great place to catch up. Its casual and just the place you want near your apartment

Great Food, the personnel was super kind and forthcoming!! Elis Night Shift has a chill vibe, can highly recommend

Breakfast here can be a bit slow and disorganized on the weekends but the food is great - try the bacon, egg and cheese on brioche! Also, the food, cocktails, beer and service here at night is exceptional! This is the best place in the UES for happy hour or a low key late night drink.

Great little bar that i visited with my boyfriend and some family members. staff were friendly and very knowledgeable about the beers available. food was nice too, although i only had fries and a few other snack items

Love the place and the food! The waiters are really nice and I would come back more often if lived in NYC!

Top notch all around. Love this place

Great place with a great wine selection. I usually sit at the bar great bartenders they know the wine and will give you good suggestions.Nice quiet place where you can enjoy a meal and have conversations with someone from the next table joining in .

Ordered drinks with friends. they were decent but not incredible. a bit expensive.

Great location for outdoor seating and people watching. Really nice crew -Justin was super friendly! Chilled red wine - great pour !

Good beer selection. Extremely pleasant staff and honestly a good post work drink or date spot. Will definitely visit again!

Have you ever wanted crunchy but not burnt food? If you do, go to Night Shift. One reason I LOVE Night Shift is that I get to sit at the window and see everything. One time I was waiting for my food and I saw 16 boxes while waiting for chicken fingers and mozzarella stick’s. Another reason is because of the servers and the service is awesome! For example one time I was at my table about to die and I had my food in about 5 to 7 minute’s . It was so crazy! The last and best reason is that when walk in they offer water food at the same time Yep, you heard me. This is an awesome all the time because it’s so crowded because everyone likes it. So I hope you agree with me that Night Shift is the best restaurant to go to on a cold chilly night. One more thing do you know how everything is connected to Eli ‘s so is Night Shift. Go there now! (Elliot, a second grader)

Drinks are not bad. Food is lame. Kids menu made for adults... Or its a menu for people who never grew up.

$4.08 for a cup of coffee unbelievable and also the cover for the coffeee was bad quality as with the cofee being hot the plastic cover melted. Way too expensive for a regular coffee

Excellent for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! A great place to get your morning coffee buzz and your evening buzz with great beers and cocktails

⭐⭐⭐⭐🙏HONEST REVIEW🙏⭐⭐⭐⭐It was a cold night in the city with a few friends. We made our way uptown and not being a new yorker one of my nyc buddies said lets hit this spot up they have some great local brews.. Being from Jersey I was a little ambivalent on whats called local brews. Why not, I said.. We all went into Elis night shift but on the outer door you wont see anything that indicates night shift. All youll find is a neon sign that says Elis bar or soemthing of that nature. The night shift signs youll come across all inside so dont let it confuse you...Ambience: ⭐⭐2 out of 5 stars.This is youre typical small NYC tight bar/eatery. Wooden barstools, shakey tables and cramped up eatery. Ask for a table for two, youll get a table for six, with elbows hitting you. The place tries its best to make it comfortable but its use of space is so limited that trying to be comfortable or eat comfortable would make you feel uncomfortable. Honestly I thought it was trying to hard. Not sure if this place even cares about comfort. The heat was just blaring on my face, if you have a seat in the outer area (which is still indoors) but it was so bad I had wipe my face cause it was so hot. Not a place Id be for drinks. I think they need to work on it.The decor is well, hey get some chalk boards, write a few craft drinks, make the writing look nice and were hip. Seems like this was the trend throughout the restaurant. So if this your thing, go for it. I wouldnt take a date here unless I knew she was the hipster type or someone who didnt care where we went. Now I know it isnt supposed to be classy but still, it didnt sit right with me... ⭐⭐Two stars.Service: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5 stars.Servers were always on point. I came in looking for a craft beer that was more of an oatmeal stout flavor and was pleasantly recommended an alternative that was a treat to my pallet. She knew exactly everything about the beer to the T. Its very rare you find someone who knows what theyre talking about when it comes to craft beer. If youve made this far into the review then you remember my mention of the heat blaring on my face, well they accommodated me for some time and turned the heat off which scored them some points but in no time it was put back on and me a few friends got hot again. No points taken cause service was pretty top notch. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars granted.Food/Drinks: ⭐⭐⭐⭐4 out of 5 stars.Heres where the review ends short and Im sorry to end it on such a cliff hanger. We tried a few appetizers from guacamole n chips to French fries and honestly it was all fresh. Unfortunately I didnt get to try their oysters or any of the seafood cause we came in late but from what Im told its usually on point. I will follow up with a full food review by next week. Drinks as I mentioned earlier were made perfectly and on point.To the owner of the establishment great job on the staff and service. This is definitely a place Ill come back to for local craft brews and Im salivating on what the rest of the food is like. Would be a perfect 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 but those heaters, elbow hitting and tables need a little work.Other than that overall:🌟🌟🌟🌟4 OUT OF 5 STARS!!! 🍻 Cheers👍

Solid local microbrews on tap and friendly staff. Beware the homemade chips, though—theyre addictive.

Nice bar in an area starved of decent bars (UES). Good selection of craft beers and cocktails.

Solid spot for a casual but classy drink on the UES. People watching down 79th St is unparalleled.

Very nice city-local taps, but man, about $3 more expensive than comparable bars.

Amazing late night hot spot ... Highly recommended ...

Decent latte and nice pastries. Tables with stools and moderate prices.

Love the food! Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Didn’t have any food, drinks were EXCELLENT! Bartender suggestions helpful

Great location especially when you are trying to find a spot after visiting the Met. However, both drink and food are overpriced for what it is. The lack of friendly staffs doesn’t help either. Would prob not recommend this unless you need a place to wait out for the rain or something like that.

It was okay, the cashier was amazing wish i had of gotten her name

Great craft beers and wonderful bar type food

I didnt even know this place existed and I love pretty close. The atmosphere is great, staff is friendly, and apparently the food is quite good although I havent eaten there yet.Definitely a gem in the UES.

Cute, very casual, but nothing healthy. just pub style food

Cute place for a bite and cocktail. My fave Elis establishment

Awesome food and good service. If I had more room in my stomach, I might still be there eating pizza after pizza. Great selection on drinks, too. Just visiting NYC and happened on this great find!

Dinner and drinks. fairly good selection of beers. Pizzas were okay a touch soggy in the middle and a little too charred for my liking. Everything is a bit over priced. Staff were fairly. Not going to rush back

Portions small, prices high. Worst tap soda in nyc

Great location, great place, they just dont know how to treat people.

Unfriendly staff. Food was ok, nothing exciting about this place at all. Staff needs to be trained on how to smile and be welcoming.

Ive been to Elis night shift and the deli and both are amazing. Im vegan and they do have two vegan sandwiches and coconut yogurt. Their coffee is so good and they have soy milk. Its so nice sitting by the open windows, sipping coffee or chatting with a friend over wine. Elis is small and simple but it is not to be overlooked. You can also go with a bigger group and they take reservations. It is a must try during the day and after work hours! We will be back many more times.

Love the small bites and drinks. I cant wait to go back.

Great friendly and casual place to meet up for a drink and some appetizers. They also have great options for main course. They have a variety of beers and cocktails. They have vegan and vegetarian options. Absolutely a must go to in upper east side.

Hamburger , french fries and cute little Coke bottles , fine service and good quality but prepare for stool climbing ( no regular tables ) so Grandma was challenged kept asking for a cushion . Just dont lean backwards Noni ...🙃

Great addition to the UES craft beer and cocktail scene. The bartenders are friendly and helpful with the drink selections. The bar bites are delicious, which also includes free chips. What I respect about the place is the love it has for New York craft beers. All the beers on tap are local beers from NY. Highly recommended if you are in the area. The only downside is that it opens at 6pm --- wish it was earlier.

Another how have I missed this kind of bar. Fantastic selection of local craft beers, decent whiskey and cocktail selection as well. Didnt try any food but it looked great. Staff were very friendly, and the game was on a projector screen. Wouldnt hesitate to come back.

Very impressive tap list for the upper east side. Very unpretentious and easy going dive bar. Great for suits and ties or jeans and boots. Definitely going back.

Nice cocktails and decent beer selection. Seating areas seem good for groups. We found a table that straddled the inside and outside, so it allowed the people who wanted AC to get some while those outside could enjoy the summer night heat. Service seemed slow.

Good local beer.

By day, bakery; by night, bar.It is an amazing concept. Came here with friends and we really enjoyed the punches and cocktails. Not a super sophisticated drink menu but that is actually what makes it nice, most things where $13 or less and we loved being in a place that didnt feel stuffy. Especially because they open all the floor to ceiling windows and you get a real inside outdoor feel.The staff was amazing.Will probably be back when it gets hotter and you want to sit inside with a nice glass of punch.Only con: not a very imaginative menu but everything they served was very good.

I absolutely love the macaroons here, havent tried much else cause I kept ordering the same thing - pistachio macaroon and coffee macaroon are worth trying (4.50 each and theyre pretty big). I was surprised to see that the same sized macaroon is much pricier at a nearby branch that seems to be owned by the same chain, not sure why that is the case

This place has a great beer selection and good single bites. It is a good go to neighborhood spot.

If I could give this place less than one star, I would. I consider myself pretty normal when it comes to drink requests. Light domestic beer (bud light, coors light, miller lite) and top shelf liquor (Jameson, Grey Goose, Patron) arent things that should be difficult to find at a bar. Well, apparently, they are here.Not only do they not have regular types of beer and alcohol, but if you ask for either of these things, the bartender and surrounding patrons will be rude to you.Terrible place, 100% NOT recommended.

Just what New Yorkers need coffee in the a.m. and liquor in the p.m. thats how we get by.

Great people watching spot. Good beers.

Great service, great food and great beer. Highly recommend.

A bit disappointed. Wine was typical Manhattan priced, but served in a basic water glass. No water offered by waitress. Waitress was not friendly just business. Fungi pizza ok, but not great. Overall meh...

One of my favorite places on the UES. Its got a decent rotating beer selection, some interesting non-standard cocktails and a pretty good liquor selection. The bartending staff is great and so are the chips.

Few plates, few cocktails, few beers that make choice easy !! and everything is good ! i like this place - i recommend

Nice cafe/bakery during the day. Very nice bistro-ish bar after 5pm. While their taps are awesome (they have sours, imperials, and interesting sours), look at their whiskeys. They have a bottle of hakushu, octomore 07.1, and your more interesting islays, as well as Berkshire peated. Fantastic sourdough grilled cheese.

I stop by here frequently and the old fashioneds are on point. Check it out for both drinks and the food as thats also very good!

Small bar with decent beers. Rather quiet on weeknights which can be nice.

Expensive but delicious

Great place for a casual lunch with the kids. Unlike other Elis locales, it will not break the bank!

Love this place. Staff is amazing. Food is amazing. Drinks are amazing.

Great bar and excellent food. Windows open for the spring and summer is perfect!

A fantastic company based out of NYC- Elis night shift gives new breath to the family legacy. Probably the freshest food in the nyc area, the cooks and team running service are top notch. Bartenders are a high point and are some of the best seen in manhattan - friendly, highly skilled and unique drinks made with a personal touch. Cheers!Go and see for yourself.

The grilled cheese here is to die for, and all of the drinks are complex and delicious!

Great place for moderately fun drinks etc

Fun place..toast your own bagel Yummy!

Ridiculously expensive. $17/lbs salad. Lol. What a joke.

Good food, beer and liquor menu has a good range.

Very nice and kind manager very good service

Great food and vibes. Thanks for the chips!

Convenient place to grab a good coffee in the morning, and a good drink in the evening.

Not my seen but good to grab drink after work

Really bad waiter.... Otherwise a good pit stop...

Excellent service and fantastic drinks!

Good food. Very overpriced.

Dont waste your time..

This place doesnt tolerate tardiness, coffee service stops at 4 even if you arrive at 4 in the dot

Great spot for a night cap on the UES

$30 for two bacon egg and cheese on a bagel and two coffees! And they forgot the bacon! I got robbed, never again.

Chicken sandwitch super legit. Homemade chips on the bar are deadly. Beer selection on point.

A nice laid back dining spot.

Nice place for cofe and croissant!

A bit expensive but a nice place to hang with a new date or a friends

Love the carrot cake muffins!!

Buen night . service good

Great place to hang

Amazing selection of beers.

Two beers and a tiny plate of nachos $40.00!!!!!!!! No thanks

Nice place, really chill vibe

I would definitely revisit.

Great spot, great personal.

The pizza is yummy

Regular 👍

Wow!

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Great everything!

Pizza was burnt.

So expensive

Cocktails 👍

Elis Night Shift, 189 E 79th StElis Night Shift, 189 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075🍺The scenery here is very good.. no matter morning or nightYou can have a drink in the evening and chat with friends.There are many kinds of cocktails and beerThey all have % degrees written on the back..You can try many different ones!It’s quite casual with a big sun on my head because it’s open style.On this cold day... the heater above is warm and hummingIve walked here before and thought it would be very cold in the open air.The result will not be...I will definitely come here more often in the futureI don’t eat French fries, but I almost finished eating while chatting.Very crispySuper crispy....

Very good onion soup! The very comfortable place.

The best tacos, burritos, quesadillas and fajitas!!!

Great