Maybe because of its location all the way over on York, many are unfamiliar with Baldwin. That's a shame, since the seafood here is absolutely first rate and so fresh you'll swear it was caught in the East River (well, maybe not). While the selection is somewhat limited, whatever they have in for the day is bound to be good.

The place for kids' birthday parties (which in this neck of the woods spells big business), the custom birthday cakes here are absolutely renowned for their fabulous taste and fun design choices. From Superman to Spiderman to Pokemon, if you want it, they'll bake it up to buttery, creamy perfection. As the name suggests, they also feature awesome prepared cookies. And if you want to learn how to cook up some goodness yourself, sign up for one of their regular classes.

Cold Stone is all about making fresh creamy ice cream and churning it up with a dazzling array of fabulous toppings, sauces and swirls. Want caramel, pecans and peanut M&Ms? Sure thing. Hot fudge, granola and rainbow sprinkles? You've got it. Whatever you've got a hankering for, if it's sweet and mixable, you can get it in a sugary waffle cone.

Gay Jordon is the caterer and event planner of choice for many east siders, so good that many forego their regular chefs for special occasions. With a reputation for never resting on their laurels, they are forever innovating their menus with seasonal-based recipes.

H&H bagels is to New York as apple pie is to America. Arguably the best darn bagels in the city (and/or the world), H&H East serves up quite a great bagel of its own. Make sure you ask the baker what's fresh out of the oven. While they're not quite as good as their west side sibling, they are far and away the best bagels you'll get on the upper east side.

M. Rohr has been roasting its own coffee since 1896. You would be hard pressed (maybe even French pressed) to find beans any fresher. Featuring an extensive selection of 80 different roasts, they also carry a vast number of loose teas from around the world.