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  • 5/5 Nikola S. 1 year ago on Google • 529 reviews
    Super cool bar with good draft beer options and a food menu. Good location, and tasty food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chase S. 7 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Yo the beer is off the chain.. get the IPAs. And get mozzarella sticks with the homemade marinara 😭😭🥰
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa R. 2 years ago on Google • 42 reviews
    I came here with some friends just for the beer cheese. This place was super cute. The vibe inside was really nice as well. It is a chill bar vibe. The staff was super friendly allowed us to try different beers before we ordered. He was so amazing he also asked us what we liked to better girly out pallet. It was a great experience even before the food. They do have indoor and outdoor options but we opted for indoor dinning. It was a great experienced we ordered at the bar for both food and drinks. The Mac and cheese was delicious. The beer cheese was amazing along with the fresh baked bread and garlic. We added the garlic to the fresh bread by rubbing it on and then spread the beer cheese. It was great. We even bought a 16oz container to go home with us. I would definitely come here again I really enjoyed the ambiance the food and the friendly staff
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alejandra N. 1 year ago on Google
    The beer cheese is more like a spread and not a dip. The bread was really really good. They said the regular size would be enough for 2 people. While the bread was, the cheese not really. I didn’t like grabbing the garlic to spread it on the bread, they should give you a paste instead. My hands ended up stinky. Prices are high but I guess it’s the area. They hard board games, I liked that. The staff was very nice.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wil P. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing place, Joe was great. Lots of beer and menu items to pick from. Recommend it to anyone looking for a low key place to relax and enjoy time with yourself or friends. I loved the decorations especially the deer with the sunglasses and if you want to have something to remember your time here you can get a T-shirt with Earl. Look forward to coming back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anastassia B. 4 years ago on Google • 119 reviews
    Nice beer spot, it’s small, quiet, 6 craft beers on draft, along with cans. Their wine list looked nice as well. This is a place you can go and catch up with friends. Delicious beers, although we didn’t eat, food looked great too, glancing at the menu. We also had great service, Will the bartender, friendly and knowledgeable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lily N. 6 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Okay obsessed. Give this chef a raise!! This food is truly amazing. My sister said it was the best burger she’s ever had. The beer cheese with the bread is toasted and buttered to perfection. The Cesar salad with chicken is on pointttt. Vibes are cozy and fun. Love. Edit: forgot to include the tots are perfectly cooked and I’m not even a tomato soup fan but it was amazing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dakotah E. 2 years ago on Google
    Always a good time at EB&C. Their small menu is still 100% awesome. We have tried every item on it — the mozzarella sandwich on an English muffin with pickles and miso mayo doesn’t sound like it should be as good as it is, but it is. The beer cheese served with crusty bread and DIY garlic cloves (to rub all over) is a must-order. But so is the scallion pancake taco — Earl’s taco. Each item celebrates a different cheese in a unique and not 100% cheese-centric way. Even the salad doesn’t disappoint. Expect cozy vibes as this location is long but only about 10 feet wide 😂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marcelo G. 1 year ago on Google
    Going there was like a “catch me if you can” type of movie. I got myself dressed up, didn’t have lunch, brought my boys over, but the place was closed on a Saturday. Sounds sad but we still managed to go back home and wear our Virtual reality goggles and get a reservation for 12 for dinner. What a night. Felt like a dream.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Meet P. 5 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    I really like the beer cheese and bread w/garlic goes really well with their tomato soup! I’ve heard the mac and cheese is good too but I haven’t tried that one personally. Staff is pleasant but its a bit cramped near the register/order area.

  • 1/5 Streater 2 months ago on Google • 35 reviews New
    Took an hour for the food. We ordered the fries and beer cheese. It wasn’t even crowded until the Trivia crowd came in after a half hour. One of the trivia teams arriving after us got their fries first… by a half hour… so i thought oh they are bringing both our items together i guess. No. The beer cheese came out first and the fries took another 15 minutes! Unbelievable. We asked nicely several times. No offer of a round of free drinks or anything. We were told 3 times that its about to come out and we wait longer. Frustrating because i like the place but eon’t be going back.

  • 5/5 Chaney 4 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Visiting NYC and came across this spot on TikTok. Took our waiter’s rec and ordered Earl’s Famous Beer Cheese & Original Earl’s Taco. It was fresh, authentic and fantastic! Spot is cozy and staff was personable. 10 out of 10

  • 5/5 Charles D. 1 year ago on Google
    What a delightful dive. Great well-curated beer list, good snacks, the music is pumping, fun people. Been here three times now and it's always a party.

  • 5/5 Oneka A. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice Vibes.. Good People, the Bartender Was Super Nice and helpful. The Music Was A Whole Other Vibe. Definitely Go When You Can.

  • 5/5 Shruti M. 1 year ago on Google
    Earl's Beer and Cheese is a relaxed after work hang out spot with delectable food and drinks! The bread and beer cheese is a classic, of course. The tater tots are really addictive ! They have a wide selection for beer lovers , and for cocktail lovers like me, you can bring in amazing cocktails from the bar next door. The Lavender Vodka Gimlet was lovely!! Shout out to the wonderful bartender who was so patient, and funny!

  • 5/5 Sue S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great ambiance and chill vibes, definitely a great spot to hang out uptown, nothing too uptight or fancy just chill and fun. Friday bartender is mad cool, friendly and attentive and definitely made us feel welcome and wanting to come back.

  • 5/5 Sarah D. 1 year ago on Google
    Small but well curated tap selection, and plenty of craft cans. Great food, the kimchee grilled cheese was incredible. Will be returning!

  • 4/5 A Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a great place. Solid beers and tasty food.

  • 4/5 Arnold B. 1 year ago on Google
    When chef D is there..... Some of the best bar food in town. Great beer selection constantly changing, great atmosphere full of energy. Trivia Mondays!!

  • 5/5 Marion 1 year ago on Google
    Great vibes, music, and service. Wish there was more of the beer cheese but the bread was comfortingly delicious. The yuzu ginger beer was superb!

  • 5/5 Mackenzie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down my favorite bar in NYC. The drink selection is great, the food is amazing - truly can't go wrong.

  • 5/5 Tony T. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best beer joints in UES. Very cozy beer bar with friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Itzkaizer R. 1 year ago on Google
    Rigatoni special was “chef’s kiss”👌 great😛 Actually everything on the menu is delicious and the vibe is great. Cannot go wrong with the earl’s toast with cheese beer! 5/5 food 5/5 service, even though they are always swamped with people!

  • 5/5 Todd B. 9 months ago on Google
    One of my favorite beer bars in the city! You most try the beer cheese! One time I brought my 4 year old son during the day. I asked if they had apple juice and the bartender went to the bodega next store to grab it for him, incredible service! I still make a point to visit every year since we don’t love there anymore

  • 5/5 Benjamin B. 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Go here at least once a week for the grilled cheese and tomato soup. Staff is friendly. Beers rotated often. Good variety and solid beers.

  • 5/5 Matthew A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great hole in the wall with a small menu that doesn't need to be more. We stopped in around 9pm on a Tuesday after seeing a show and Earl's was the perfect spot for a couple beers and some food. I had the NY State Cheddar sandwich and my wife had the mac and cheese. The food was great, with my sandwich topped by a sunny-side up egg. 6 beers on tap and a great can selection. The prices are reasonable for the area and I'd absolutely pop back in when I'm in the area.


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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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