Good Enough To Eat
New York
At a glance
Good Enough to Eat provides a cozy retreat inspired by the New England countryside on the Upper West Side of New York. Known for its comfort food offerings, it has been a favorite brunch spot in the neighborhood. The menu features an array of comforting American dishes, with a morning emphasis on breakfast and brunch classics such as waffles, pancakes, and biscuits. In the evenings, the venue transforms into Bar Manje, spotlighting Caribbean cuisine under the guidance of Chef Kingsley John. This unique dual-concept allows guests to enjoy two distinct dining experiences in the same welcoming space. The atmosphere is relaxed and homey, making it an inviting setting for casual meals with friends or family. Whether visiting during the day for a hearty brunch or in the evening to explore Caribbean flavors, the venue caters to diverse palates. The integration of comfort foods and vibrant flavors makes it appealing to both locals and visitors seeking a taste of varied cuisines.
Reviews
What a lovely breakfast / brunch spot this is! The 5 star Google reviews are legit! Really liked this place, nice vibe to it and the breakfast menu is very cool. My husband had the corned beef hash and I had the Gete Guac Toast, definitely recommend. We got there early, about 09:05 just as they opened so it was almost empty but by time we were leaving I think nearly all tables were full or certainly close to full so a reservation might be a good idea.
I have heard about this place, Good Enough to Eat and today we were in the neighborhood so we decided to give it a try. We had brunch at it was delicious. My daughter had the Deep South, my husband had “the best Reuben sandwich” he's had in his life, his words. I am wanted a standard two egg with bacon. The bacon was so good, crisp and thick and the eggs were a perfect over easy. Our server Ximena was super help and kind as it was our first time and had questions. We’ll definitely be back for dinner next time!!
We were a party of 5 (including my very finicky little cousin who is five) on Saturday January 17, 2026. We got there right when the opened. Ximena was our server and she was a delight. The food and drinks were great!!! This is a spot you might find in Brooklyn but SURPRISE!!! Guess what? I TOOK PICTURES!! To start, we ordered the mango mojito and a hibiscus drink. Both were nice. We asked for more sugar cane because we wanted it! (So good) HOWEVER, skip both and order the rum punch!! BABYYYYYYY it was great!!! We ended up ordering it and my cousin had TWO. Trust me, order the Rum Punch. The food was delicious! Be sure to ask for the homemade hot sauce. It is FIRE!! The food: the salt fish and ackee spring rolls were good. We ordered chicken bites and they were delicious with and without the sauce!! It was “child certified” by our little cousin. We ordered fries and asked for the tamarind / ketchup. Loved it! The Trini corn soup was devoured with barely any evidence soup was in the bowl! The jerk chicken comes out on its own as an entree. The sides are al a cart. It did not need sides as the portion was nice! The crab fried rice was delicious as was the curry vegetable fried rice. The beef lo mein was delicious. The beef was tender and not too spicy . Because it was going so well, we ordered cake: a carrot slice, and a coconut slice. The carrot cake we like better than the coconut cake. Both had icing we all loved. The carrot cake was a little different from any I have had, but it was good. The coconut cake was cold and I suspect it was the reason it was on the dry side. It had flavor just not as moist as we would expect. So listen, this is a two restaurant experience. In the morning there is a different menu. We came after 5pm. This review is for the after five “set.” I will attach a menu pic. Are we coming back? Yes we will!! Friendly staff that made sure we were happy and had what we needed. Great job and I look forward to my next trip and dining here! GET THE RUM PUNCH!!!🥰🥰
Just checked out the new Bar Manje dinner restaurant and wow, the food is amazing. We got the corn soup and chicken bites appetizers. The soup had amazing spice and texture and the chicken bites were absolutely perfect (crispy, tender, flavorful), especially when combined with the habanero sauce. For the mains the jerk chicken was the standout --- just spicy enough and the chicken so well cooked. The setup for the fish was great, but just needs a little fine tuning on execution. We got the raspberry cobbler dessert, which was perfectly tart and a great end to the meal. We can't wait to go back and try some more dishes! The fried chicken was already sold out on the day we went (it's only available Sunday), which we're super eager to try.
One of the best places to have breakfast/brunch. The strawberry with roasted almons pancakes are amazing !!!! However, the regular and salmon Benedict are just perfectly done. We followed our server recommendation and got a side of the turkey sausage which was absolutely delicious. We closed our experience witha slide of the coffee cake (to go) which later my wife had and absolutely loved it. This place is always packed, but definitely worth the wait. Excellent food, great value, excellent service ... you can't beat it.
