Great little neighborhood place for working during the day, going on dates, grabbing a drink at night, or a coffee during the day.

Wonderful place for a good cup of coffee, their cappuccino is delicious and serviced in a really nice mug, friendly service, relaxed ambiance. There is a big room downstairs, quiet, good place to get some work done.

If you're looking for a place in the neighborhood to have a private event this is the best you're gonna find. Had my birthday party here a few weeks ago and it was the best experience I've had booking a private event in the city. Gary made everything so easy. No minimum spend, great price for an open bar, and they even set up karaoke for us. The space downstairs is so cute and we were able to decorate how we wanted and play our own music. Service was great throughout the night and everyone had an amazing time!! Seriously couldn't have been a better experience and would do it again in the future!

Stella & Fly is still a favorite for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a drink in the evening with friends. It's walking distance from my apartment. The employees I've met during my visits are friendly and welcoming. It's clean and comfortable. I go early because it's very popular and I want to get a good seat!

Absolutely love Stella & Fly - the best espresso martinis!! The staff is so nice as well. During the day the coffee and lattes and food hit the spot. A perfect neighborhood spot!

Had a few standard pastries (different types of croissants). Good wifi. Nice music and not too loud. There's a bathroom downstairs. I saw they had a food menu online, but in the actual cafe the only things on the menu were drinks, and then the small array of pastries. This could be because it turns into a bar at night, so the food menu could be a night-only thing. Not the most spacious (could maybe hold 10 individuals comfortably doing work?), but a nice spot to do work for a couple hours. There are some large flies for some reason, but they never went near my food/drink, just something I noticed.

My FAVORITE UES coffee shop!!! The staff is super nice and this is a great place to meet writers, comics, and poets. Very much functions almost like an open office during the day, great coffee and fun energy always. At night they offer a variety of open mics and other weekly events, I wish there were more coffee shops like Stella and fly! Pros: Great people, great coffee, tons of tables, WiFi, room downstairs, outside area for working as well, great environment for writers, great meeting place, staff is incredible. Cons: I wish there were more places like Stella and fly in NYC!!!

This is one of my favorite coffee shops on upper east side. Its a really cool looking bar/coffee shop with wifi, outlets, and a bathroom (that is very well kept and organized). It is a great place to study in the morning and get work done. The wifi does get a bit spotty at time so be aware. There is plenty of seating space for people to get work done (considering there is a whole basement of seating space, but not much sunlight is in the downstairs area). The service was really nice and attentive. I had one chai latte and it was delightful. I found myself sitting upstairs for hours just doing work with no concerns. Comfortable seating, a nice vibe (and the barista had an amazing music taste). I am not sure what time the "coffee shop" closes and it turns into a more of a bar vibe, but be sure to be aware of that. The lighting downstairs could be a bit brighter during the day. Lots of people coming in and out, and it can be hard to find seating upstairs (so if you want a spot be sure to be there early). The hours are a bit different from what they have listed online, so be sure to also call to check when they open. Loved it, got lots of work done, a few outlets, and wifi (that did crash at some point). In my opinion one of the best coffee shops on the upper east.

I love this place for a variety of reasons, but most importantly it's balance between casual coffee atmosphere and chic happy hour-eque vibes are what help this place stand out. Apparently the spot is family owned and you can tell by the level of service, with an attentive barista and I carefully tailored menu of drinks, even though this place is quite small. From 3 to 8 PM Monday through Friday, happy hour specials are available, including several dollars off wine, beer, and cocktails. They select a cocktail of the week which is listed on the whiteboard, and there is plenty of seating to listen to live music, and often jazz. They're also croissants and basic pastries available in case you're feeling "snack-y." You wouldn't recognize the level of complexity just from the outside but when you step inside, you'll feel the homey atmosphere that characterizes most of the upper east side.

What a cute coffee shop. They have limited seating inside, but they have a little hut outside for more seats. This is a great place to grab a coffee and a pastry and do work. Very chill atmosphere. I have heard that at night it turns into a bar and that some nights they have live music and performances. I have yet to make it to Stella and fly in the evening, But I am sure it is fun! Their iced lattes were tasty and their pastries looked good too.