Café d'Alsace is a wonderful Upper East Side restaurant that combines the warmth of a neighborhood favorite with the quality and atmosphere of a classic French brasserie. The restaurant has a comfortable, inviting feel that makes it easy to relax and enjoy the experience without feeling rushed or overwhelmed by noise. The food is excellent, with a nice selection of traditional French and Alsatian dishes. Everything is thoughtfully prepared and presented, and the menu offers enough variety to satisfy different tastes while remaining true to the restaurant's French-Alsatian character. The service is professional, attentive, and friendly without being intrusive. What I particularly enjoyed was the overall atmosphere. Café d'Alsace feels polished without being pretentious, making it equally appropriate for a casual dinner, a special occasion, or simply an enjoyable evening out in New York. Overall, I had a very enjoyable experience and would definitely return. Café d'Alsace is a restaurant I would comfortably recommend to anyone looking for excellent food, good service, and an authentic European brasserie atmosphere on the Upper East Side. read more

I had been to the last many times in the past - but I hadn't been there for quite a few years. I took a friend of mine there for lunch as a reward for having helped me through a difficult moment, We had steak tartare and mussels cooked in white wine which we shared. For dessert we had creme brulee and crepe. souffle, which we shared as well. I must say they really live up to their reputation the food is absolutely delicious and it's definitely worth a try ! It's not inexpensive - you must come prepared to spend some money ! You won't be disappointed though ! The service is impeccable as well ! read more

We had the opportunity to go back to Cafe d'Alsace for an early dinner. It was also restaurant week too! They have a $45 menu for 3 courses! Excellent deal. We also came with our little baby and I immediately noticed how they were cleaning the baby chairs before they gave it to us! That is so considerate! Definitely a baby friendly restaurant! We had a nice table by the window, which the staff opened up the doors to. Note there are a number of sidewalk tables to take in the upper east side ambiance. For apps we ordered from the RW menu, salmon tartare and the sausage. I asked our server which sausage to order and he recommended the non-pork one which was so tender on a bed of sauerkraut. I was even able to give a few pieces of sausage to my baby. For our mains we ordered the hanger steak, sea bass and the coq au reisling (chicken). Really liked how the hanger steak came with bone marrow! And fries which my baby could not stop eating. And speaking of can't stop eating. The table bread they give out is SO delicious. My baby kept asking more bread the entire dinner. And the dessert! Definitely one of the highlights. From the crème brûlée, profiteroles, chocolate cake - I was seriously stuffed! Definitely a neighborhood gem and baby friendly spot! read more

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Lovely dimly lit (hence the dark photos!) intimate French restaurant with excellent service. Decor is elegant. All dishes were very fresh, piping hot, and beautifully plated. Prix fix menu a good deal. I had potato leek soup, tagliatelle with roasted artichokes, tomatoes, pesto. NY style cheesecake with raspberry coulis. Husband had beet salad on goat cheese, sausages on sauerkraut and mashed potatoes and sides of green beans and fingerling potatoes. Professional servers. I hate when servers remove one person's plate when the other is still eating. We were there for almost two hours and never felt rushed. read more

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Great brunch. The eggs with crab meat are good but not excellent (a bit dry). The pancakes are amazing. The service was very good as well. I would go back and try it for lunch or dinner. read more

Two of us came here for a Restaurant Week lunch, and we had a great experience! The food was really good, and a terrific bargain at $30 for two courses. My companion had the soup and the sea bass, and I had the Norwegian salmon tartare and the plat du jour (which was duck confit that day). Everything was delicious! All the staff were friendly and efficient, and the old-timey French cafe atmosphere was really nice. read more

Cafe d’Alsace - Sea bass - French Near Me - New York, New York

{Overall: 3; Food: 3.5} Ambiance: 4; Service: 3.5 Café d'Alsace is a decent spot for brunch on the Upper East Side. It's relatively affordable, and the food is fine, but not memorable. We were able to book a table for 12 on a Saturday with short notice, but the restaurant was buzzing and didn't feel empty. Service was decent, and the ambiance was pleasant. Overall, a good brunch option if you're in the area, but not somewhere that would draw me back again. read more

Still great! Perfect eggs Benedict, great coffee, amazing bar, it's quality and it's worth the price. Perfect omelette. Lots of outdoor seating. Great experience read more

We got complimentary bread and it was warm and fluffy, with butter and marmalade. I didn't get this last time so I wonder if we got this because we were a big group? I got the shakshuka which has a French Onion soup like cheese exterior. It comes with hard bread and was a decent rendition, I would get again. I got it with the sausage which is a ridiculous $6 upcharge for 2 small links but it is very good. read more

Cafe d’Alsace - Complimentary bread - French Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for lunch on a weekday. Super cute, French ambiance with friendly service. This would be a great place to come for a cute brunch sesh with the girls. Food was just decent-- not bad, but also not mind blowingly good. We originally wanted to get the French toast, but we were told that they only had French toast on the brunch menu (which they only serve on the weekends). - Omelette: 7/10 (decent omelette with goat cheese and spinach. French fries were thin and airy, but I did wish they were crispier. Salad on the side was meh-- a bit too soggy for my liking) - Croque madame: 8/10 (I preferred this dish to the omelette because it was a bit more flavorful) read more

Cafe d’Alsace - Croque Madame - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Winter Restaurant Week Review 1/6: I went back to this popular Alsatian spot for Winter Restaurant Week a few days ago with a group, having gone there once before for Summer Restaurant Week, as per the previous review, and once otherwise to share a few plates during one of my usual group dinners. Compared to many other French spots, it is a bit more reasonably priced, at $45 instead of $60, and with no listed add-ons. The service was friendly enough, but we had a surprisingly quick meal for a French place, so I guess this Alsatian meal was more German than French, since we were in and out in around an hour. In terms of the daily offerings, as the menu online lists daily specials for the appetizer and main, the Soup Du Jour was vichyssoise, and the main was an Alsatian fish dish with green pesto and other things, which sounded unique, but I was in the mood for duck. I didn't bother with wine, though someone else had a glass, and for food, most of us stuck with the same dishes, except, I believe, someone got the trout instead of the choucroute. They gave us some crusty bread to begin with, which was warm and tasty. Most of us went with the Pétatou Gratine to start, consisting of a warm potato and Vermont goat cheese gratin, olive Niçoise, basil pesto, and a bouquet of mixed greens. The warm gratin was mildly salty taste with a mild goat cheese funk. and was pleasant. The olive and basil added some freshness. This was good, and a few of us used the remaining bread to soak up the remaining pesto. My main dish was the Choucroute De Canard with duck confit, duck sausage, steamed potatoes, Riesling braised sauerkraut, and natural duck jus. This version of Choucroute garnie was quite different from last year's offering, being entirely duck-focused, as per the word canard, rather than a mix of pork products. The sausage was mild, with a light snap and a pretty juicy interior. The best part was the confit, which was nicely crispy on the outside and very tender inside. The sauerkraut, as last year, is slightly sweeter than the typical German variety, as it is braised in Riesling and contains some juniper berries, which weren't the most pleasant to bite into. As last year, I was not a fan of the potatoes, as they were undercooked and still slightly hard. In general, I preferred it this year, as the duck was better than anything in last year's version, even if the dish was a bit less filling overall. For dessert, we all chose the Alsatian Brioche Mandiat with caramelized banana, coconut sorbet, and crème Anglaise. This was the highlight of the meal and was also a pastry I'd never had before. The laminated pastry dough had a light crisp and plenty of banana inside, with the sorbet being sweet but not too much. I expected the dish overall to be a bit too sweet from the combination, but thankfully it wasn't, as the buttery brioche presumably helped balance it. This was excellent, and I wouldn't mind buying a larger version for a party or something. If they charged $60 again, I probably would have reduced my rating to 4, especially given the service feeling a bit too rushed, even for my taste. However, at $45, I would still recommend them. read more

We picked Cafe D'Alsace for our annual Hanukkah dinner based on dining at another restaurant in the neighborhood a month ago. I must say, the UES continued to impress as far as dining options and quality. This is a beautiful French bistro that offers both French and German cuisine where one can find Charcuterie, Steak Tartare and Grilled Shrimp prepared with their heads on. The decor is quite beautiful with antique colored seltzer bottles, white table cloths and banquets for seating. You can order à la carte or have their Prix Fixe menu for $58 which includes appetizer, entree and dessert. Here's what our Hanukkah feast consisted of: 1. Appetizers: Rochelle ordered the pureed Lentils soup with bacon. She loved it! I ordered the delicious chopped salad which had Kalamata olives ( love, love!), so fresh and filling. 2. Entrees: I ordered the Tagliatelle Provencal which had pasta with sliced artichokes, roasted tomatoes, pine nuts and Nicoise olives with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and pesto in a sherry shallot vinaigrette. Scrumptious! Rochelle ordered the Farmhouse Chicken with Yukon mashed potatoes and string beans in chicken jus. The chicken was so tender and cooked perfectly. 3. Dessert: Tahitian Vanilla Creme Brûlée, decadent, creamiest and dreamiest, ate every morsel. Beverage: I opted for the non alcoholic Lychee Moscow Mule with ginger; refreshing! Our waiter was terrific and the service is impeccable. This is a top notch traditional restaurant and reservations are necessary. There are different menus: Early Bird Dinner: $38 served between 5-6pm Prix Fixe Dinner: $58 after 6pm Happy Hour Menu: Wine/Beer/Cocktails 5-8pm Food menu. 5-7 pm Brunch: Saturday and Sunday 10-3:30 pm Cafe D'Alsace is located on 1703 2nd Avenue on 88th Street Take Q train to 86th Street and walk 4 minutes to read more

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I would say this establishment has a high floor. Everything that we order was of good quality. With that being said I would also add that all of the sweet items we tried were spectacular. The pain au chocolate is made in house and the pancakes had a homemade raspberry sauce that made them great. The rest (omelettes) were good. Nothing wrong with them but they wouldn't make me go back. read more

Service: 4.2/5 Food: 3.9/5 Price: $30-$60 Love the decor- like a colorful '50s diner vibe. They still have their holiday decorations up, keeping things festive. Like most brunch places, very busy + bustling on a late Saturday morning/early afternoon. We made a reservation, however, not necessary as open tables were still available + it was just the 2 of us. Our server was patient + cheerful. If the food in general weren't so overpriced, I'd be tempted to return to try their crêpe soufflé, which sounds amazing. What I Ordered: - pain au chocolat: slightly warmed, flaky, not buttery, minimal chocolate - eggs benedict w/ salmon: low-key kinda crazy to me all the options are the same $, perfectly poached, pretty generous with the salmon - roasted potatoes: like a hug, buttery, little crispy - mixed greens: simple + light, I can't put my finger on what's in the dressing, maybe mustardy? - burger d'alsace: cooked your preference, hearty, but not satisfying taste wise - French fries: crispy shoestring-style, McDonald's level read more

Dessert and drinks** This is the first time I've had an aperol spritz that didn't need a stir, kudos there. The service was great the tart was amazing. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Cafe d’Alsace - Apple tart - French Near Me - New York, New York

We are obsessed with this place even though they have basically no vegan options. It is an iconic spot that defines the neighborhood. From morning until night, they are full of people genuinely enjoying elevated classic dishes, great service, and the coziest, classiest atmosphere. It's the perfect spot to have date night, bring your parents, or just relax over a cup of their excellent coffee (Kobrick beans). Our server Sonia was the best; we couldn't have asked for better service. read more

Cafe d’Alsace - Bar seating - French Near Me - New York, New York

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I'd been wanting to pop in for a bit and decided to- just walking by. Brunch time on a Sunday, very busy- sat at the bar. Loved the green beige decor. Drinks were well made, food was ok- was an omelette so nothing to write home about, but I've had better. Service was decent and timely. I'd go again for a more laid back experience and an actual dinner meal. read more

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Superior French/Alsatian restaurant. Lots of locals in the Upper East Side with great food, service, and ambience. Right off the Q subway Line and in a great neighborhood. Part of the L'Express group of restaurants in Manhattan. read more

We've been here at least 5 times and the food was good every single time. I'm kind of surprised it doesn't have a Michelin star yet. I used to live in France in the Alsace region and the choucrutes really taste like what I used to have there. read more

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Stopped by for a cosy brunch on a Saturday - the two of us managed to snag a res the evening before, but they did seem Quite busy, so definitely plan ahead! We ordered eggs benedict and shakshuka to share. We opted for the bistro ham for the eggs benedict and it was very delicious! The eggs were poached very nicely and I really liked the sides (potatoes and salad both very yummy). Shakshuka was also pretty good, flavour profile with all the spices mixed with the slightly roasted/smokey tomato was nice, would also recommend this dish. I wish they gave more bread hehe Portion size was fairly big -- we didn't quite finish, but also perhaps our appetites were a bit small -- and I think the overall price point was quite fair for the quality and quantity of food. That being said, from these two dishes specifically there was nothing that particularly stood out as unique or spectacular in the universe of UES brunch places. I'd be keen to come back to try some other choices! read more

Cafe d’Alsace - Shakshuka - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here to celebrate my friend's engagement! Very cute brunch spot, with retro style. Straight forward menu and everything was solid. read more

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Sunday night solo dinner. First time ever and it was restaurant week. It missed the mark. The curse of the UES. Great outdoor seating options but, the food is below average. Food 2/5 Appetizer for Restaurant Week--gnocchi They were trying to be too creative during restaurant week and it was a miss or I chose the wrong selection of items. Forcing gnocchi to be a somewhat dry appetizer in a ramekin is already a stretch but cooking it with sun-dried tomatoes that happen to not taste like sun-dried tomatoes Entree for Restaurant Week-- ribs Chewy and not in the good way. Dry or not cooked long enough nor properly for it to be tender Dessert for Restaurant Week-- creme brûlée You can tell the fruit was not fresh Drink 2/5 They made it look like a beer was included in your $45 meal for restaurant week but, no, when he bill came, it was $9 for a 12 oz Beer had a bitter tone to it and I like that Service 2/5 My server took a very long time to come check on me A little impatient There are busy boys and food runners that back the server who are really good Price 2/5 See above Came out to $58 before tip and I tipped $10, so $68 Otherwise, a $45 3 course meal is neither inexpensive or expensive Ambiance 4/5 Outdoor seating with people watching options plus sorbet skies read more

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Formally adorned and spacious French restaurant on the UES, conveniently located by the Q and 6. I got the crab omelette which came with a side of salad and french fries. The French fries were the skinny shoestring type which I love. The crab omelette was ok. It could've used more salt/taste though. read more

Cafe d’Alsace - French Near Me - New York, New York

crab omelette has barely any crab and no flavor. Not worth $28. The other people I was dining with said the eggs benedict was good. Nice interior and attentive wait staff. read more

Amazing service. food was good i got the steak frites! We had a group of 15. we were all taken care of well.

Came here for a dinner date with my fiancé who knows how much I love French food. First, I loved the feel of the restaurant. It gave me art deco vibes and was very nicely decorated for the holiday season. We asked to be seated in a 2 person booth which they accommodated for us since it was early in the evening. The restaurant filled up rather quickly. I ordered knew I wanted to order the duck confit, which is my favorite French dish. It was delicious. My husband also loved his meal. I'd recommend coming back! read more

I recently moved to the neighborhood, and as a French person, I couldn't wait to try this restaurant that looked so cozy and romantic from the outside. My boyfriend surprised me by taking me there one evening, and we were both blown away by the quality of the food, the service, and the ambiance. We started with the flatbread (or "flammekueche," as we call it in French), which was absolutely delicious. For our mains, I had the grilled bass, and my boyfriend opted for the "choucroute garnie," which was incredibly authentic and generously portioned. We ended this perfect meal with the pie for dessert, and it was simply divine. I can't wait to go back and explore more dishes on the menu! read more

Cafe d’Alsace - choucroute garnie - French Near Me - New York, New York

The brunch crowd was busy, the service was friendly and efficient. The food was very good. The steak tàrtare was well prepared, The omelet was well made, but underseasoned. The croque madam was also tasty. We were comfortable and not rushed. read more

They could use air conditioning but they are a french restaurant and did an amazing job of capturing the ambiance straight from France. Cocktails were decent, the food was yummy. They would use duck confit tho! read more

Amazing brunch place! Cafe D'Alsace is a really pretty restaurant for brunch in good weather with the outdoor seating and open windows. My friend and I ordered the salmon eggs Benedict and croque madame and they were delicious! I love the French flair and menu options and I feel like you can't go wrong with anything. Everything was flavorful and well made. The side of fries and side salad were also a great addition to the meal. Our waitress was really warm and attentive as well and our dishes came out promptly. It can get busy so I would recommend making a reservation but even without, it was easy to be seated relatively promptly! Overall I recommend this place for any meal occasion or small group celebration. read more

Cafe d’Alsace - Croque Madame - French Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing brunch!! Super spacious and really easy to make a reservation. Made the reservation Sunday morning and surprisingly a lot of openings. Got the steak & eggs and I thought it was worth the price point! Well cooked and seasoned. I'm in love with Japanese tea so I couldn't resist the Shizuoka tea. read more

Cafe d’Alsace - Steak & Eggs - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Solid French bistro on the upper east side of Manhattan! Its nice to come back here once a year and look forward to a high quality meal. For appetizers we got the raw salmon crudo, highly recommend for a refreshing starter. The flatbread was okay. Ordered Steak Frites ($46) medium rare and it came out perfectly soft immersed in their dark wine sauce and a side of yummy thin fries. They have an early dinner special for 3 course around 5pm which my hubby enjoyed a delicious avocado salad, burger, and fries. Wrapped up our wonderful night with a delicious flakey apple tart with vanilla icecream a la mode. read more

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Had brunch here last week and had a nice time. Although we didn't make a reservation, we were able to get seats at the bar. It's very packed so unless you are ok with outdoor seating, would recommend a reservation. The interior is cute and cozy. Service was nice, no complaints there. Now onto the food. We got the croque madame and the French toast. The croque madame comes with a side of fries and salad with a light dressing. A bit disappointing as it was rather... normal? The sourdough(?) bread was fine, there is a hearty amount of ham though my partner disagreed and thought it was less than hearty with butter slabbed underneath but it didn't seem to make help with the taste. Nothing wrong with it but I would say very average especially for $24. Thus the 3 stars. That being said, it was rather large. The fries were realllyy good and probably I liked them more than the dish itself. The French toast was fine, decently sized portion of bread and not incredibly fluffy but still airy. What really blew me away was the sauce though - the berry sauce is phenomenal. Unfortunately that was really what made the dish for me, and probably most of the brunch. That and the fries that came with the croque madame which were crisp and not too salty. All in all, I enjoyed my time but I think probably not a return for me, unless it's to try the $39 pre-fixe dinner menu one day. Perhaps there is a star dish we were missing because we didn't seem to hit off as much as we thought we would. read more

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Had lunch there and it was amazing. Ordered the shakshuka. They have excellent coffee too which is rare in NYC nowadays.

Great service n yummy brunch menu. Many of us ordered eggs or waffles. All very tasty!! Good cocktails too! read more

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Love this place!! I have had multiple dinners here, but never brunch. We went with some friends. So amazing!! The food, ambiance, and staff, all top notch. I highly recommend this place!! read more

Great brunch venue, they have a large indoor area and also some outdoor street seating for when the weather is good. There is a back room for additional space or private events. Came recently for brunch after not having been for a while. Shakshuka with merguez sausage was served in a skillet with bread- very tasty. Croque mesieur was very good, waffle decent and French toast also very nice. Atmosphere is upscale /classy. Good place for a nice brunch/ celebration. read more

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I first walked by Cafe D'Alsace in the summer and saw their cute bistro tables outside, but there was a long wait. I finally made a Sunday morning reservation in February for soon after they opened and there was a lot of availability. The cappuccino was great! We also ordered an Irish coffee. The omelette Maison was delicious, and I was able to swap the goat cheese out for Gruyère. The potatoes that came with it were perfectly seasoned and the dressing on the greens was delectable! The space inside was huge, with a back room too! read more

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This cafe rock! The first time we came here for brunch and sat by the window. We had the best brunch! This lovely restaurant has a few dining sections. The back is perfect for a private party. In the front is the main dining area, next to it is a bar area and the outside seating covers the entire restaurant front with comfy seats. We ordered the artisan smoked salmon served with country bread on a big wooden tray. It also came with the salmon spread. Wow! This was a perfect dish! Fresh salmon and bread. That was Hubby's dish, but of course, what's his is mine lol. I had omelet Maison. It's a goat cheese and spinach omelet. It was served with mesclun salad and roasted potatoes. It was yummy! Most importantly everything was fresh! We had a great waiter named Maddy. We returned for dinner the following week and sat at the same table. We love this table! I had rainbow trout from the specials and Hubby had a burger. Wow! Fantastique! See, eating here improves my French, which I don't speak. We also ordered a cheesecake after the meal. Wow! The cheesecake comes with some cream on top which I removed to the side. Incredible! We will return for dinner soon. Definitely will be back for brunch too. Excellent place, food and service! read more

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My favorite chicken breast sandwich, available only until 4 pm Delicious sandwich on a grilled baguette with crispy friends and a side salad for $25 + tax. Might seem excessive but compared to the $15 Panera unappealing chicken around the corner, this place is a steal. You can probably split the sandwich and fries into 2 meals. One now...and then another one an hour later after you decided that you dont want to really save it for another day as you'd rather enjoy it now :-) read more