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A place · Cafe · Central Park North · on 1 of my list

Mila Cafe.

Worth it, says Antonina. Dining at Mila Cafe feels like dining at a friend’s house.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best brunch near Central Park
Where Mila Cafe appears on New York Dearest

It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best brunch near Central Park

No. 16 on that list4 min from the subway
Worth it
  • SubwayB, C to 96 St, 4 min
  • Address694 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Dining at Mila Cafe feels like dining at a friend’s house. And what better place to grab brunch near Central Park than at your trusty pal’s place? The interior of the cafe isn’t flashy or modern (which seems to be difficult to find these days). Instead it’s a place where you know the effort is geared towards the food more so than its appearance.

Mila Cafe also seems to be one of the more affordable spots to grab brunch near Central Park. The only drawback is it’s a cash-only establishment, but if you plan accordingly you’ll be able to enjoy a hearty meal. The bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich along with the French toast are reasons alone that I keep finding myself “aimlessly” wandering up North to 94th Street.

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Mila Cafe

Central Park North