Outdoor seating
Yes
Jakes Dilemma in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Bar games
Yes
Fast service
Yes
Great bar food
Yes
Great beer selection
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Sport
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Food
Yes
Food at bar
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 212-580-0556
Site: http://www.jakesdilemmanyc.com/
Site: http://www.jakesdilemmanyc.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:3PM–2AM
- Tuesday:3PM–2AM
- Wednesday:3PM–2AM
- Thursday:3PM–3AM
- Friday:3PM–4AM
- Saturday:12PM–4AM
- Sunday:12PM–2AM
Comments (199)
Was here for a singles social organized by Thursday. Typical drinks, huge bar, great vibes and ambiance.
Super Cool Vibe, Great Food, Friendly Staff
The waitress Jackie was great. Also great food and drinks
Super nice wait staff! Loud music and very casual, but clean.
Pretty okay the drinks are strong but not enough bartenders
Bekim was amazing. He was attentive, professional, friendly, and efficient. Bekim sets the bar very high. We keep coming back to Jake’s for him. 10 stars for him!
Always a great time & see Tommy the bartender for the perfect adult beverage.
Perfect balance of bumping music and being able to have a conversation with people! Great spot to meet people!
Great spot to chill and meet new people
Very cool, hip atmosphere, and friendly, courteous service. Finally made it over there recently for a bite and a drink. The wings were pretty dreadful; completely dried out and chewy. The cocktails are priced like a cocktail bar, but are fairly one-dimensional in their flavors. Definitely a place for non-discerning palates who are more into the vibe than what theyre eating or drinking.
Good food, nice beer, great vibes
Dont drink here if you like freedom of speech they are a bar run by soy boys that hate our bill of rights and constitution
Everything good! Great service! Greetings from Germany
The chips for the guacamole was stale. Which was unfortunate. I told the waitress and she took care of it. The drinks are good. The food is normally good. Im all for the happy hour prices.
Its a bar. you go here to drink alcohol potentially with your friends.
Good bar food, cool give, good drinks from good bartenders :)
Good looking venue , lots of seats they werent playing the Euro....2021 international football tournament & didnt try to.Alot of us New Yorkers have international backgrounds.Be more versatile to whom you cater to.
Over the summer, my friends and I stopped by for old times sake. They set up what were essentially divided booths, so it felt as if we were in a small semi-private dining area. The food was good and the drinks inexpensive, but tasty. Great memories!
Jakes Dilemma is an important piece to a very successful and enjoyable chain of popular party bars with drinking games galore. The staff here are very kind and accommodating, and youll probably want to ask one of the bartenders for their number. The space provides a front and back bar with pong tables in between for beer pong, flip cup, slap cup, and body shots, although Im not sure about the last two. When the weekend hits, this place is packed and service can be slow and bathrooms difficult to manage, but overall this spot is definitely worth the money and a trip, no dilemma.
Always good eats and drinks at good prices! Follow ladybfoodchronicles on ig
This is a nice bar to go to and have a private event because they have a space in the back for your event with a bar. The food was pretty good. They had a pasta, chicken tenders, and some type of fried vegetable with cheese which was also good. They had security standing at the event space so that no one could enter but your guests. And the music was pretty good. I think its a nice after work spot to go to.
Very poor service. My girl and I went in the middle of the day on Saturday and were met with the worse service Ive ever experienced. We ordered waters and an order of fries and had to wait 20 minutes for the waters. After that we got beer and shots, which never showed up. At that point we left, having never received our drinks or ordered food.The chuckleheaded bouncer chased us down the block telling us to pay our tab and thats not how it works.
Good spacious place to hang any time. Good bar scene.
Fun happy hour beer with great deals all day. Friendly bar staff and beer pong in the back. Plenty of TVs to watch sports
Nice friendly environment for the most part. Nice bar and fair prices. However there was this tall big looking dude walking around randomly starting problems with people asking them to step outside to fight (obviously drunk) and none of the bouncers did anything about it when they were clearly standing next to me and noticed what was going on. The bouncers will tell you to keep the stair way clear so people can walk through and enforce petty rules but looks like they won’t handle trouble makers their own size. But yeah Its a cool spot to hang but I would recommend you watch your back around there especially if that dudes a local.
Upbeat sports bar that hits all the right notes: friendly staff, heavy regulars, lots of seating with a good view of all the games... any given Sunday 🏈
This was my first time going to this place. I came out to celebrate a good friends birthday. This place is a bar slash pub. The atmosphere is very welcoming, the food and drinks are really good. The setting reminds me of a college hangout. I had a great time and I will be back.
Great bartenders, amazing service, and good drinks!
Fun bar, has beer pong setups. Went during the late afternoon-evening. Great for work functions and group meetups. They served $9-$12 pitchers of beer in which I was drinking straight out of... because of the price...(I do not condone said behavior). Had a blast. Staff was great. Food was awesome. Also participated in Star Wars Trivia... in which a random guy beat every team single-handedly. It was insane.
Best bar on the west side. Great drinks, music, and atmosphere. Happy hour or late night, its always a good time.
The kind of bar you went to in college relocated to Manhattan. Complete with beer pong and flip cup. Pretty solid beer selection, though. They also have pretty good bar food to soak up a few of those beers. It can get fairly crowded on weekends, so dont go if youre not friendly.
This place is a total dump....the food was awful and place had roaches all over !!....how is this place allowed to stay open is beyond me.
Never do these reviews, but i felt compelled because the awesome service and atmosphere. Love this place. Great drinks, food, and BEER PONG! They accommodated for our somewhat large group, and the servers were awesome.The bartenders are cool too, he didnt know how to make one of the cocktails I requested but when i told him how he gave it too me free of charge. He said he learned something new. Cool guy, wish I tipped you at least.Jakes will forever be my staple spot for a good time out with friends.
Great drink, good vibes, just wish they catered ALL demographics
Great place for a chill environment with a fairly young crowd. Their tater tots are the bomb. They also have a wide space where you can play beer pong with friends. Everyone is pretty friendly. When its busy, its really busy so make sure you plan your seats unless you dont mind standing
This bar doesn’t agree with freedom of speech look it up on youtube
Did you know jakes has a beautiful private room downstairs?! and i mean beautiful. like Spanish/Moroccan style decor. and with a separate bathroom from the rest of the bar. such a hidden gem! the service was FANTASTIC. theres a bar in the room and waitstaff for food. super cute everything. highly recommended. a far cry from the beer pong upstairs, it was really really sophisticated and nice.
Its a great spot for grabbing drinks with your friends, getting a quick game of beer pong or eating bar snacks. Your neighborhood Upper West Side friendly bar. Will definitely visit again. Bartenders are friendly and the crowd is cool and laid back.
Good Place to chill, has all your basics...nice bar, tables in the back for beer pong and fooseball or just to hang and chat. Crowds on the the weekend turn quickly into the college scene. Early happy hour times are generally patronized by the after-workers, neighborhood folk and regulars.
A bar that doesnt accept other peoples beliefs.You are supposed to feel safe in an establishment, but the staff make you feel like you are not welcome. Would rather drink out of my own shoe.
Great bar, great selection of drinks, decent prices, the tables of games are great. Definitely a fun bar and a treat on the UWS. Minus 1 star for the overzealous security though. Dont touch or take peoples drinks without permission. Particularly full ones. Thanks.
Love the service and the vibes in the afternoons. Best happy hour around.
Theyll solve your dilemmas here, especially if its being tight on money! Definitely appreciated the low prices for the drinks here, at it wasnt even happy hour, so I can imagine how those prices are. It gets pretty packed in here, but theres enough room to move. Definitely a rowdier crowd here, especially on the farther end near the rear, but if you want a more relaxed night, stick near the bar. Bartenders didnt seem so bad on my visit, never ignored us. But like other reviewers say, you may or may not find a mixed crowd here on a given night, it really depends. Definitely more college aged than anything and has that frat feel to it before it finally clears us.
Place was a nice hope in the wall bar with a nice atmosphere,came here for a friends birthday but it was within Jakes dilemma called the oak cellar iirc and just had to pay a cover and had an open bar for 3/4 hours and the bartender Drew? Was really nice she was very willing to help out and be ready to take the next order ,if it was slow for you downstairs in the private room you can just migrate to the top where everyone else is and jam to the same music. If only the private room had different music it would really change the feel of the room or maybe have a separate DJ so you can play what you want ,thought mightve been the drinking but the drinks started to taste a bit weak it maybe it was just drinking more and not noticing the taste but you cant expect much if its an open bar for 20? Or so people and not cut the liquor ,maybe next time go with beer since its sealed and harder to cut.
I am a native New Yorker and will keep to the directness of how we are known to be :)Drinks: Great beer selection. Standard pub drinks.Space: The space is very eclectic. If you want to have a pub experience stay in the main area, if you want to play beer-pong walk up the small set of stairs and if you want to feel like you are in a chill lounge go straight ahead to the curtained off room.Scene: People watching. College scene. Pickup scene. Singles scene. Girls night out.Crowd: 20s-30s Mostly college students and locals.Service: Excellent! The staff is very courteous and attentive!
This is a great college dive bar from a chain of great college dive bars in New York - I prefer this location to the Gin Mill the next block north. There’s multiple areas for beer pong, always great happy hour specials and the food is decent.
Awesome atmosphere and I love the fact that they have beer pong tables at the back. Their daily specials are amazing that you can walk in any day and get some discount on your drinks... good for groups
Great sports bar! Amazing happy hour deals, exciting atmosphere for championship games, and friendly staff!
This place is always great. Good deals on happy hour. The staff are great, funny and inviting. This place picks up very fast and Ive come here for years with others and there never has been a disappointing night leaving from this bar.
My friend has a handicap that causes him to walk strange - bouncer told him he was too “drunk” to enter after watching him walk up. I tried to explain its a handicap and that he was was not drunk, but he was still refused entry...even said I was lying about it (which was obviously not the case...he actually has a disability). Sad to see this type of behavior. Please avoid this bar.
Been going to Jakes for years. Good happy hour specials. Decent amount of televisions for sports. They changed their back room from a chill library to tables. Theyve also now added a bar all the way in the back.
Be careful because they have a dress code.
Great service. Lots of fun to watch a sporting event there.
Good service. Friendly staff. Great happy hour deals!
Work holiday party great relaxed atmosphere , they kept the food flowing for the entire event , bartenders were fast and drinks were good. Aux provided so we could play music, private area and bathroom, security at the door. It was a little expensive in my opinion for bar food but would attend again.
$4 Guinness on draft during happy hour. A quiet-ish Irish pub with friendly staff. We had a massive plate of nachos with chili that was standard fare. No bad, but not exceptional. Sadly, only the drinks qualify for happy hour pricing, not the food.
I dont normally go to bars, but a coworker of mine was moving to the other side of the country, and this place happen to be her favorite hangout place. For a first time visit to a bar, it was a surprisingly pleasant experience.There is an outdoor seating area, for those who prefer to enjoy a nice and quiet meal along with their drinks. In between those seats, there is an entrance that leads into the bar, guarded for ID checks. Our group arrived around 7:30 pm on a Friday, trying to catch their half-price happy hour, which starts from the moment they open their doors until 8 pm. It was the perfect time to come as the crowd was just starting to trickle in. We were able to pick a strategic standing spot on the upper level where we get to see a birds eye view of the bar, watch some sports on TV, play with their beer pong table in the back, and still be close enough to the stairs leading to the restrooms on the lower level. A fair warning though, if you block the staircase leading to their downstairs lounge, the staff will ask you to clear the way, repeatedly. From what my coworkers told me, they usually hold themed parties and trivia nights in the lounge downstairs. The decor is minimal and casual. The place seems to primarily gather a crowd of college students and young professionals.Moving onto the drinks...maybe its my unfamiliarity with prices of drinks in general, but they are surprisingly very affordable for a bar on the Upper West Side. And with the happy hour, the prices are practically close to nothing. The appetizers and food were pretty decent as well and reasonably priced. There is an ATM machine inside, but they do take card as well. You can keep your tab open or closed, but if you do want to keep your tab open, they will ask to keep your ID. I tried their pineapple juice with vodka and sex on the beach, both were refreshing but I much prefer the sweeter sex on the beach. An added bonus, they also have busboys who go around collecting your empty glasses, so make sure you have enough to leave tip. Overall, it was definitely a pleasant experience. Not a place I would normally go on my own accord, but would recommend for those who do frequent the bar scene.
Your average broey bar. The food is good, and the daily drink specials make it a really cheep place to drink. Definitely a place to pregame, not to end the night. Wish theyd bring the couches back, does one bar really need 3 beer pong tables?
Cant say anything bad about Jakes! I met my wife there 20 years ago... We often go back to have a toast to us. 😁
Rowdy bar, young crowd, decent food though not made on premises, it comes from. Up the block, good music and really nice staff
Awesome UWS college bar. Fun atmosphere -- beer pong, arcade games, and plenty of room so you can find seats even if its crowded. Awesome happy hour and other deals. All in all a great bar for the younger 20-somethings around here.
Great fun for a lively and boozy night with friends. The drinks are reasonable and the service is good. Lots of beer pong tables, Sport on TV. Food is pretty good for pub grub.
Very bougie SF bar. Needed to kill an hour before catching the train home, and Rooftop 25 was about a block away. Since it was labelled cocktail bar and it was a nice sunny afternoon, we decided it would be a good way to pass some time.
My best friend and I love this neighborhood spot for the PICKLE BACK SHOTS!Nothing super special about Jakes pickle back shots, but its our spot for them.Friday and Saturday nights are really fun and crowded but make for a fun atmosphere to play beer pong and relive your college weekend memories.It draws a fun and friendly crowd -- guys who just want to dominate the pong tables or girls in groups. Staff is nice; and Ive never waited too long for a drink ;)
First and foremost, I have to say that not only is this place super fun, with great food, but their staff is amazing! Bekim went above and beyond to help me out when I asked for suggestions regarding food and beer.Not only was I satisfied, but I was super impressed with how knowledgeable he was in his recommendations. I would definitely recommend this as a great spot to have some drinks with friends and enjoy some awesome food. Ask for Bekim, you wont be disappointed!!
Very horrible place, We spent a lot of money and the waiter spoke to us in a bad way and wanted to force us to give a bigger tip, dont come here, its a horrible place.
Love this place! Thats gonna be my must every time Ill visit NY. They have good beer selection, great atmosphere, TVs showing games, you can always find a nice quiet table to sit and most importantly - BEER PONG TABLES! Love it.
This was a fantastic bar until my cousin got kicked out for absolutely no reason. He was sitting there talking to a gentlemen drinking water. There were a few men who got kicked out, which we werent told the reason. I personally asked the manager why he got kicked out because they said the manager said he had to go and the manager couldnt tell me a legitiment reason why. Fun until your male friend gets kicked out for being a male I suppose.
So this was kind of confusing for my friends and I. At first it looked like a normal bar, but a bit on the back there were beer pong tables. Behind those there was a curtain that have an amazing back room behind it.The waiter seemed to be a friends of a lot of the people in the back room (or that she flirted with them...), but it took her a while to get my order.Other then that - I enjoyed it.
If youd like a pitcher of Guinness for $12 and good food at a reasonable price then this is the place for you. Cool crowd, been here a few times with friends and it always ended in a good time.
College bar atmosphere. Dont take a date here, but if youre looking for a low key place to hang out with your friends, grab a cheap beer, and watch a game, this is it. Im not a big fan of loud, crowded places, so Jakes is great.
Good beer at good price during happy hour
Go on a weeknight and you get a mostly local crowd. Good mix of students and young professionals. Weekends get more of people coming in from the suburbs. Barfood is good, nice ambiance. You also get a lot of student tourists from all over coming in, so its a good atmosphere to meet people looking to mingle.
Tried to go with a group of friends, but was told by the bouncer that my drivers license signature was too bold, so I was denied entry. I have been there in the past and its quite alright, but likely will never go again.
Great food (especially the tater tots), options for vegetarians, quick service (but high quality), very nice waitresses. Pretty interior and nice outside area.
Manufactured good reviews are the only thing that’s happening here. Let’s call it for what it really is. A bar that is declining rapidly due to the unprofessionalism of servers and bartenders. Several other options surrounding this place. Pass it up and move on.
Really enjoyed the ambiance of the rooftop. The gin & tonic drink was good! Would recommend going here for the rooftop drinks aspect rather than just for the food.
Love this bar. Great beer bucket deals all week long. Friendly bartenders. Chill ambiance. Worth a visit if your in the Upper West Side!
Complaint 7/27 10pm -A party of 6 of us wanted to sit outside here and we were approached by the bouncer who claimed to be the manager. We presented identification for our service dog, and the vest but he claims it is not allowed. This is against the rules of the Association of Disabled Americans, and the rude manager gave no real justification except that he doesnt consider my dog a service dog. This place and manager will be reported to the ADA. I hope this review shows what a poor judge of character this place employs.
I arrived at Jakes yesterday at approximately 3pm with my dog, and we grab a table outside under the window. Its important to note that there was not a single other person sitting outside. I go inside with a collapsible water bowl and ask the bartender to fill it up for my dog. I order a beer and give the bartender my credit card AND my drivers license. NOTE: Bartender stated that there was no table service outside - too early and nobody to do it. I return to my dog (a 13 year old 55 bound mix), and enjoy my first beer. A gentlemen arrives about 15 minutes later and sits at the table immediately besides my table, and we begin to chat. He immediately takes a liking to my dog, and we enjoy each others company. A few others arrive and sit on the other side of the door in the outdoor seating section.Were there about an hour, and 4 or 5 beers later between myself and my new friend from Scotland, when an employee of Jakes Dilemma comes outside and approaches me. He smiles and asks, what kind of a dog is that? I tell him that the dog is a mix. He then says that dogs are not allowed in the outside patio. Stunned (because 99% of bars in the neighborhood have absolutely no issue with it), I ask the man why? He says its their policy. Fair enough. I ask him the obvious question, why did it matter what kind of dog he is, to which he begins nervously stammering about Service Animals only. I point out that its perfectly legal for dogs to sit in the outdoor cafe portions, but I also acknowledge that it is the businesses right to choose not to allow it.This situation begs a few questions - namely, why did the bartender fill up a dog bowl and give it to me if dogs arent allowed? Why did it take an hour to come out and make us leave? The dog was a perfect gentleman, sitting quietly by my side, so why after 5 drinks and over an hours time did this suddenly become an issue? Particularly in light of the FACT that nobody outside complained, and in fact aside from my new friend, probably didnt even notice the dog was there? To non dog people, youve probably stopped reading, but I am a dog person, and this is simply comical. I had no problem honestly as the bars on Amsterdam Avenue are plentiful, and actually have servers come out and serve you, instead of requiring you go inside to get your beverage. I go in and pay my tab, and as I come back out, the Scottish gentlemen is also getting ready to leave. I ask him why, and he says because the guy that came out and had me leave was a c&nt, and he didnt want to give them his business! He ended up joining me a block up at Dead Poet!So, to Jakes Dilemma, I say, fare thee well. I, my family, my friends and co-workers will certainly never return while this policy is in place. Cant wait for Frank Macs to open across the street!
Solid happy hour specials. $1 drafts and $5 pitchers. Food is good, but not anything overly amazing.Fun atmosphere and outdoor sidewalk patio.
*STILL* the best NYC education money can buy on the Upper West Side.
My burger was dry and the wings taste underwhelming. Also, last week, I saw a lady give water to her dog out of the beer mug; absolutely disgusting. I will not return.
Got thrown out by a bouncer after a drunk girl told him that I stole her scarf, which was my scarf. I had gone there for 5 years and even the new-ish and very cute female bartender would not back me so the extremely new and incredibly unintelligent bouncer was able to have his way. But! I still have my scarf. Theyd have to pry it from my cold dead hands. Subsequently called the police on them for harassment and disputed the credit card charges for that night successfully.
Food and drinks were great! However, since the kitchen isnt in the same building it took over an hour to get our food. An hour is just unacceptable. The happy hour specials are great!
Worst bartenders ever. I dined and went to many bars and restaurants all over the world, but this is by far the worst service. The bartender thinks he is doing a favor for spending my money there
Friendly neighborhood bar with a nice happy hour selection. Staff is attentive and the crowd is friendly. One of my favorite places to meet up with friends.
Went here to watch the super bowl, its a great atmosphere, but the burger I got was nothing special, in fact it was pretty forgettable. Overall nice staff and great location but I probably wont return for a meal any time soon.
Celebrated a New York marathoners party event, here. Cheap beer, good nachos, tasty slider. Recommended all the way for a better than normal dive bar experience.
Very similar to the gin mill 1/2 a block away. Young sporty crowds usually here. Fun bar games. Decent wings. Medium beer selection.
Had my bachelor party there over the weekend. Tastiest drinks, yummiest food & the most terrific staff! Thank you for everything, to Caesar & his staff!!! We will definitely be back!
Oh what to say about Jakes...basically its a frat bar. Beer pong in the back. Tons of dudes all the time. Drink specials are good if youre looking for specials on pitchers. The picklebacks are actually pretty good here too.
Hello everyone, I want everyone to know this story. An african American Woman sit next to my chair at bar, she started talking to me, she looked happy but after she started drinking I realized she wasn’t. she quickly got too drunk and couldn’t walk, I decided to help her getting a cab, when I came back the manager John decided to call me TOXIC to the environment and said he couldn’t serve me, I’m on my way back home, I called the police, he basically told them that my friend was drunk and he couldn’t serve me because I was her friend. Nothing was true, I helped a black woman that everyone was laughing at a white dude bar, where nobody was going to helped her. In conclusion go to this bar if u are a frat white guy, otherwise in defense of all the rest of the people do not step a foot on this bar. Ps: this info has pictures on facebook, youtube vídeo to be posted and yelp negative review to post tomorrow, also...this is my first bad review. guys from jake’s u are great this is where we used to celebrate our things, not anymore, your manager is not a good manager and he is definitely racist. good luck john.
Fun spot. Lots of tvs. Cool atmosphere. Lpid and hip vibe. People having a good time. Good food and cold beer. Devon was a great server!
Great customer service very cool and relaxed vibe. This is a great place for a drink but they also have great food. I highly reccomend the buffalo chicken sandwich its great and definitely the sweet potatoe tater tots.
Great pub on the Upper West Side. Safe bet for cheap pints and pub grub. Watch out for the beer pong tables at the back... super easy to join in if your in a small group. Great atmosphere.
Fun uptown dive bar. Chatty crowd, beer pong tables, very college atmosphere. There are private rooms and such if you want to host a party.
When in the upper west this is my place to go but after last night I’m not sure if I can comeback! Bartender was so rude and it was unnecessary what he did. Shame. I wish they hire real experienced bartenders but no :(
Its a good bar in a nice area. Has a younger crowd and 3 beer pong tables. Drinks are reasonably priced and its a great place for large groups.
Ive been denied here a few times for wearing gym clothes (while everyone else was wearing the same thing inside but they arrived earlier in the day). Last time I was there the bouncer was extremely strange and physically threatened a friend of a friend so we left. Will prob never go back
Dispicable place .. Refuses to serve people due to political views. Dont go to this place not only are they bias far leftist but extremly rude. If you believe and support freedom of speech i would not attent or give your money to this location. Thwy should be ashamed of themselves and be put out of business
Told my guest from out of town her ID was fake and denied us entry without taking more than a glance at her license. When we told him to look again he said “it’s not only fake, it’s REALLY bad.” Bouncers are terrible here and don’t know what a Florida driver’s license looks like. Never going here again—wish I could give it zero stars.
If youre looking to vibe out watch sports, chill, and hear beyonce A LOT go here. Im only rating it 4 because its not really my scene. Perfect college hangout though
A long time a go (1994 -2005) this was a fun bar with a diverse & attentive staff.Over the years Jakes has turned into a shitty, poorly run frat house with one goal in mind. Making money off of dim witted children who only know hat to order Red Bull & Vodka.On my last visit there, the bartender demanded I pay for a drink that I previous purchased from the other bartender. When I informed her of this she looked at me and walk away muttering. I vowed never to return.Jakes has two saving graces:Friday Night Happy HourGreat foodBeyond that, the place is only good for watching Frat boys drop roofies like raindrops and the sport of chumps, Beer Pong.Whatever you do, DONT GO!
Had a great time here watching the Jets play, food was good and the service was outstanding. I will be back when next in town.
Great neighborhood watering hole draws an eclectic local crowd. Karen on the weekend is the best bartender around. Good specials all week long.
Unfortunately one of the security guardss do NOT know service dog laws federal (ada) laws!! Gave me a hard time and was not knowledgeable at all and did not take my knowledge i had for him!! I rlly loved this spot
This bar is one of theveorst places to drink and eat.I had a problem with a rude staffer,paid my bill and called later that night not to make a scene.The person on the phone wouldnt give me the first name of the manager so i could call back the next day.Who am i supposed to talk to?The food was freezer burned and tasted knarly,and the drinks were gross.Steer clear of this place theres to many better options in the big apple.
Lots of space and tvs, great for watching sports. The bar has beer pong and a few other college activities. The basement is great for private parties.
Nice place. We ordered chicken wings and there was some sort of mixup in the kitchen but without hesitation we were refunded and they were very polite. Will go back to try those wings!
Went here last night for Hocus Pocus. Wasnt disappointed! - affordable prices and purchased an awesome souvenir [sweater]. I would recommend
Nice place and relatively cheap but beware. The beers come in pint glasses but the glasses are FAKE trick glasses not to, they measure as 12 oz instead of 16 oz. Seems cheap but you are actually getting less for paying less.
Extremely racist staff , who refused to serve me because they didnt like my kindIm not sure what that means, but any kind of hate has no place in the world.I cried a little, and was hurt, but all I can do is forgive,And avoid this placeI wish everyone peace, love, and acceptance no matter who you are.....
Great Drinks, music, amazing vibe. Say sup to John (bar dude) he made sure the drinks were flowing Every one was chill, except the drunk girl in the corner, sloppy. Def coming back !!!!
Great party atmosphere. It was very busy but the staff was still attentive. I had bar food and it was fantastic. Recommend.
Love Jakes for that classic college bar feel. Cheap drinks on the regular and a great hangout spot on Saturday and Sunday nights for the 4 dollar everything deal!
Nice place, clean good bar food and friendly folks. We come here annually for a get together. But over all its a fun spot.
Basic pub food was good. A little slow but I have had much worse in the city. Service was good at 3.30pm on a Wednesday. Was pretty empty.
Feel like there is no reason to share details to why this review is going to be 1 star because owner doesnt really care. You will lose your business if you continue to allow people to be treated poorly there.
One of the best happy hours on the uws. Great family of bar/restaurants. Can get a packed but drinks are always accessible. Great for an afternoon stop
Found the beer was flat and food was overcooked
Nice atmosphere, and the staff is nice, but the food is bad (soggy wings etc), and the drinks are overpriced.
I love the half off before 8pm deal every day! If youre up for it its mostly empty during the day and you get good deals. At night it becomes quite packed though
Great atmosphere and the guy aying guitar played Wonderwall by Oasis how could you go wrong?!?
If you want to spend a horrible night with a fat beer belly bartender with a nasty attitude who catches nervous break down when multi tasking and can not answer any questions from the food menu ...THEN JAKE DILEMMA is where you WANT to spend your evening ... This place is horrible service sucks big time I can only imagine what these bartenders and waiters treat their guest once they had too much too drink....This is def not a welcome cozy nor easy going atmosphere
Great staff. Great prices. Great beer. They have beer pong. The music is also pretty dope, its like 2000s
Bartender treats customers horribly because if their clothing. Pathetic.
Good place. Cool staff and security. Only issues were the prices (which is expected due to the location) and it being overcrowded (which also is expected because its a good spot). Still a good spot to check out.
$7 for a draft bud light!? either that chick bartender screwed me over big time or the prices are terrible. gin mill a few places down, way better. youre welcome
Cool spot for drinks and hanging with friends. Too few TV screens for viewing games, but overall nice ol school pub vibe.
Food was decent but staff was rude. My guests and I got the vibe that the staff didnt care about customer service at all, unless you were a regular. God forbid you asked them for a condiment or extra napkin. Will not be back.
Good sports bar atmosphere and friendly service. Very similar to its sister bar Hair of the Dog but not as overcrowded.
Nice place. You feel welcomed. And for me, european, i felt like in the american movies you are used to see on tv, with the people sitting by the bar and drink. Not so expensive either.
Recently started having live music which is awesome. They have private rooms, outfoor seating, beer pong, solid food and cheap beer.
The layout is much better than at Gin Mill with more favorable happy hour pricing during particular stretches of the year. That being said, the money ends up in the same pockets at the end of the day.
I had a great time there I was with awesome friends drinking great beer eating awesome Wings watching football in an awesome environment no complaints highly recommended
They hurt themselves by getting involved in politics by discrimination of free speech by just wearing clothing. Nothing elseFood was ok. Not worth the price
Wow!! I cant stop coming to this place. Service is excellent. The pitcher of beer is affordable compare to other places.
Place was straight up, unfriendly.The bartender had a attitude like he was better than most.I’ll never go back.
Great happy hours, great atmosphere, beer pong tables, etc. This place has it all for a bar. Its the best around.
Great place for a rooftop drink! Bartender was awesome , we loved The SF Yacht Club!
Really nice bar really active lot of people
Fun place, attractive happy hour prices. Nice to pop in for a drink. Friendly bartenders
They dont have a pool table, but tuesdays are half off on beers and shots, and they have beer pong tables. food looks kinda good too.
Tried to play beer pong with water in the cups for sanitary reasons but security came and forced us to use beer. Would be okay with it but they also had really flimsy ping pong balls that kept breaking.
Its a great casual bar with a fun happy hour. Friends didnt want to play beer pong but Ill be back for it.
Always a fun place to visit. Great service great food and great atmosphere. When I next visit New York I will definitely be back. Thanks guys for a great time.
Bartender and employees politically motivated to throw you out if you are not in the political left. They dont believe in the first amendment. Avoid this business. Saw a person getting removed for wearing a maga hat.
Carter was amazing and they have an awesome happy hour!!
Nice and attentive, not to expensive ,perfect for a couple of drinks .!!!
Great happy hour deals M-F. A fun atmosphere with TVs for watching games as well as beer pong in the back.
Excellent service and not overcrowded like other NYC sports bars. I will definitely come back to this spot.
Used to be my second home Teddy and Mike were the best bartenders! Love you guys.
If I could give this place ZERO stars I would!!! Horrible service...rude staff...stay AWAY from this place!!! They WILL NOT serve you and will kick you out for your political beliefs!!!
Affordable Happy Hour! Great bar food and super nice patrons and staff!
Great service and a fun atmosphere!
Great deals on drinks 12-8 Saturdays excluded. Prompt service. Good volume on football games.
10/10 would not recommend. Terrible service and doesnt except people with differing beliefs. And the bar tender is a big time soy boy.
The best bar for when you want to hangoit with you friends which you can play good games, have good food, and ppl there are friendly. The environment is chill.
Very chill and laid back, great service and of course great food and beer. The staff was great and friendly will be visiting again.
Great ambiance, make sure you get the female bartenders if youre a Male though.
Not enough guac for the chips. They need to increase the size of the guac serving. New England IPA on draft was extremely delicious.
Awful service, Id rather go to Frank Macs Pub across the way. They dont thrive in leftist propoganda and ignorantly discriminate against proud Americans.
Nice cool sportsbar with a very large selection of beers. Real friendly waiters but a bit noisy
This bar was a lot of fun. Lots to drink, the prices werent bad and they treated us well. Ill be back.
Fun bar, not too crowded and a lively feel. They also have a few games which was great fun, and the prices at the bar sere reasonable too.
My dilemma was if I wanted to play beer pong or not. Two games later I realised i shouldnt have. This is a really chilled out after work meet up spot. Ill be back.
We like this club very much and we are here very often. Today they closed the table soccer while we were playing at 8:20... new rules in the house... :(
Seemed like a decent local hole-in-the-wall on a Monday. Cheap beer and really good for a large group probably.
Great service and atmosphere.Food was good as well.
Just dont go in wearing a red hat. The bartender is a little punk. It should be open to anyone, not just who the bartender chooses
I was here for an event crew after party. Food was ok. Drink were decent, service was good. Fooze ball was fun.
Great space, draft selection isnt as amazing but the layout of the bar is roomy and it feels like cheers!
Fun dive bar in the UWS. Doesnt get that overwhelming fratty vibe some do and when we came in on a Saturday afternoon, they had some 4 different games playing when we were there.
Nice ambience
A typical American sports bar, had a few drinks. Staff was nice enough and the prices fair.
Great young crowd bar. Amazing happy hour that changes daily. Beer pong anyone?
Great drinks, prices, and food. Happy hour is one of the best around.
Great. Very Covid conscious... great precaution... felt safe dining indoors... great food and drinks!
Great atmosphere!! Drinks were great and the bar tenders were very attentive.
Food (sliders) were good and drinks were affordable. The music was good. The crowd...another story.
Been coming here for years. Food is still great. Service is still friendly. And they still got The Healthy Alternative. 👍🏽
This place discriminates customers because of polical views. Extremely childish and unwelcoming. Will never go here again.If you’re a conservative, this place will not serve you. Soy Boys only at this spot!
Clean and fun music
The prices were great, it was suprising to find them that low. I would highly recommend them to anyone and it seems like they have different deals all the time so would like to check out what they do on other days of the week.
Excellent Bar Restaurant
Cool place for beer pong, darts and drinks with your friends! Cool staff, great music and chill atmosphere!!
Fun local place nice party room. Wonderful happy hour
Nice bar but too loud. Food are average but drinks are cheap during happy hours.
Total reviews rating 4
199 Reviews for Jakes Dilemma 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-17A great bar and a great staff. It felt like first class on a premier airline! The service was impeccable and meticulous. The dining experience was good but their selection of beer and spirits was amazing!Its close by many stores for shopping needs and the neighborhood is quiet and safe.I cant imagine a better bar experience in New York City. Kudos to Jakes Dilemma!
Review №2
2022-02-21This place is a complete trash heap. The bartenders are the rudest bunch of people that I have ever seen or come across. They are a little soy boys who get triggered at the side of a hat that they don’t like. Food is garbage the draft beer tasted like the taps hadn’t been cleaned in God knows how long. Avoid this place at all costs. Not to mention the beers are completely overpriced and the booze tasted like they mixed it with water
Review №3
2022-03-20Great vibes, Saturday night DJ was amazing and one of the best margaritas Ive had. Did get a little chaotic at the end of the night but overall a pretty good experience, will go back!
Review №4
2022-06-11Worst bar ever. I spent $200.oo gave mlm orw than 80.00 tip. And still was treated like ahit. This place suck. Dj suck. Bartender suck. The 0lace suck. Waste of money. Dont come here this place is racist. Not worth it. Save your money fo wlae where. This PLACE SUCK.....
Review №5
2019-12-05The server lady whose name is Anita was the best I could imagine—friendly, attentive, quick, you tell me. The bar has a very chill ambiance in a spacious setting. Foods are definitely above average. But I gotta be honest with this dilemma: their draught beers taste watery.
Review №6
2022-03-08Jakes is a staple of the upper west side, always good drinks and a good time. The servers named Hannah and Drew always makes sure me and my friends have a good time and they go above and beyond.
Review №7
2022-05-04Tommy was a welcoming host. Drinks and food were great and Jakes happy hour was lit. This soyboy approves.
Review №8
2019-08-31Great atmosphere and people at the bar are really nice. Good food. Happy hour best. My friend and I went on a Thursday it was fun.
Review №9
2022-05-17Been going to this place easily for over 10 yrs cant complain. Only things I miss are the couches they had in the back :(
Review №10
2022-02-18Great vibes. Decent music. Cant complain about the bartenders. Worth going to.