Bluestem Bistro

The staff was great, the food was awful and the restrooms were dirty. The veggie ciabatta we ordered was pitiful. Several slices of cucumber and a few cherry tomatoes on a bad ciabatta and a bag of Lay's for 13.00

Very disappointed.

Stopped here for lunch while I was in town to take a dog to kstate for a medical issue. Nice atmosphere, good staff, good food. The portion size for the falafel tacos I got was smaller than I expected, but it tasted great and the zucchini noodle salad I got with it was very fresh and flavorful, so I don't feel I can really make it a formal complaint. I just imagine it might be less food than some would expect.

Good food sometimes cinnamon rolls taust as if they have frosting and glaze no cinnamon and don't go for there coffee either watery or they go overboard on the syrup

I really enjoy Bluestem! As far as food goes, this is an amazing place for breakfast/lunch. The pastries are great! Though, as far as coffee goes, I cant say its my favorite location in manhattan. The coffee (counting both espresso beverages and drip coffee) is good, but not great In my opinion. This comes down to consistency and the beans that are used. But overall, its still a great place to study or each lunch with friends!

The employees are great and I couldn't ask for more. I have no problem paying extra at a local establishment. That being said at the same time the owner should pay the employees a better wage instead of requesting customers to pay a premium and be asked to tip on every order when the employees are not tip workers. Pay your employees a better wage!

I've been to Bluestem a number of times over the last few years and it's been a middling sort of experience pretty much every time

The good, the staff here is always very cordial, and the atmosphere and amenities provided are better than a lot of coffeeshops and such in the area, it's a nice environment for working on schoolwork, you're next screenplay, or whatever else. They also have access to a meeting-space with a bulk drink discount available for large groups, which works very well for groups of any sort.

The middling, prices are rather expensive for the quality of food specifically. Drinks are more reasonably priced and of excellent quality in comparison, but their kitchen is more of a kitchen of convenience. One particular memory that comes to mind is order breakfast burritos, and being informed to microwave them around the corner. It's certainly understandable for food to-go and such, but don't expect a meal per-say, more a snack or something to go along with your studying.

There's nothing expressly bad about Bluestem, but my experience has been very average for the quality of food, pricing, etc. A wonderful place for a coffee and a hang

Love Bluestem! It’s affordable, has great food and kind, welcoming staff. I think my favorite part is how kid-friendly they’ve made it - You know how you can technically take your children most places but you still kind of feel looked down on? I’ve never felt that way at Bluestem and I believe the owner Kevin has really driven that atmosphere. Would highly recommend if you want a sweet local Manhattan spot!

Very good food. Fast, easy, and tasty. Kind workers, and excellent coffee.

Bluestem has great food, but in very small portions. A great place for a business lunch or to study, but not if you're hungry. Good coffee, too.

The ambiance was comfortable and open, not too crowded or loud, light and airy. The staff were all genuine and friendly, and seemed enthusiastic and whole hearted about good, honest, healthy food. We got great recommendations, the food was INCREDIBLE! Such tasty, succulent, unprocessed comfort food. They ran out of spoons, so my sister got plastic ware, and they forgot my Italian soda which showed up later with very little syrup, but, overall I was delighted and I hope to go back soon.