Follow Me Caffe
145 E. 62nd St., New York, NY
Follow Me Caffe is most definitely a diamond in the rough, and the rough is really, really rough. Sitting right in the middle of Upper East Side restaurant wasteland, Follow Me Caffe is the only establishment in the neighborhood not serving up mediocre food at astronomical prices, and therefore does not attract rich old crazy ladies. It is a very small place – only a handful of tables and one server taking care of the whole operation on most days, and there are a few great tables outside on a beautiful block. The menu is small and sports some superstar sandwiches and salads, along with a simple and very good breakfast and brunch menu. It’s a great takeout and delivery option if you live in the neighborhood, and if you’re hanging in central park and need an option for lunch that won’t set you back fifty dollars, this is your place. The only downside to Follow Me Caffe is that it seems to be inexplicably closed every once in a while, even on a recent Sunday morning. Call ahead before you trek it uptown.
Food Rundown:
Two Egg Sandwich (Breakfast & Brunch)
A classic two egg sandwich, I recommend it on a croissant with ham. Very French, and very good.
Hummus Plate
Follow Me Caffe does a great hummus, and this is a large portion served with bread. What kind of bread depends on the day you are there … sometimes you’ll get strips of focaccia, sometimes a whole wheat toast. It would be better if they hooked up some vegetables with it as well.
Egg Salad Sandwich
A simple classic, this one is tasty and benefits from the addition of cornichons.
Aged Salami Sandwich
This is a Panini style sandwich with melted brie cheese and a black olive tapenade. One of my favorites, but beware, its salty.
Smoked Turkey and Smoked Gouda Sandwich
Another favorite, this has a carbonara mayo and roasted red peppers to balance out the smoked turkey and gouda.
Alaskan Wild Caught Salmon Salad
This is a great salad, really due to the fact that the salmon is always cooked and seasoned perfectly. The lemon dill vinaigrette and three pepper relish add nicely to the giant pile of greens.
Sauteed Spinach Crepe
Follow Me serves great crepes, and this one is my favorite. Spinach is mixed with goat chesse and mozzarella, then covered with a home made tomato sauce and rolled into the crepe. Light and delicious.
