Visited the Elysian Cafe on a Sunday morning for Brunch. Arriving at around 10:15, we just beat the rush and were able to secure a table outside for 3 right away. We were in the shade and, for a fall morning in Hoboken, the breeze created a bit of a chill. While others around us asked to be moved to the sunny tables, we toughed it out. Our group started with a Bellini, a Mimosa, and a John Daley. All delicious ways to kick start a morning. I ordered the Eggs Florentine with pommes frittes (fries). I enjoyed the meal but was left wanting for a bit more hollandaise. It might just be personal preference but I'm a total glutton for that silky sauce. The poached eggs were great and the sauteed spinach had good flavor. The fries were really well seasoned too and came in a pretty cute little bucket. The food got cold quickly but that's just the fault of where we were seated. Our server took excellent care of us. Also, we were AMAZED by how quickly our food came out. There are lots of great restaurants in this area and this is one I would return to for brunch. read more

Elysian Cafe - John Dailey, Mimosa, Bellini - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Super Disappointing! I made a reservation for 10 ppl for Father's Day as this is one of my family's favorite restaurants in Hoboken. I called to confirm the reservation by phone after making the large reservation on an app, to ensure they'd be able to accommodate 10 ppl. Upon arrival, the host crammed us into a 6 person table and Cleary were no ready for us even after having called. We uncomfortably sat smushed into a corner, elbow to elbow, and spent the 1st 20 minutes getting our table set (no forks or cups on the table, and no one was even sitting there before us) Furthermore, the waitress let us know that we all MUST order from the brunch menu or the BAR menu and the restaurant (not packed) could not accommodate if our fathers wanted a lunch item instead of brunch item. Who doesn't want to be told what they "can't have" as they sit down in a way too small table???The least user-friendly experience I've had at a restaurant In a long time. Will not be back soon. read more

I frequent the Elysian quite often. In fact, I have been going there and receiving the best of service for 16 years from its original ownership to the second owner. Travis and crew do a great job here. Like every restaurant, there are great days and some that are not as perfect. But I have never experienced service that was subpar. Here is a message to those who think tipping 20% on a check that is reduced by 50% by the owners due to a promotion IS TOO MUCH. TIP YOUR SERVERS! If you are a cheapskate, stay home and eat some mac and cheese. How dare you disrespect the people who work so hard to serve you properly. Why should they bare the burden of the generous discount because you are so cheap? Pretty pathetic. I am there all the time so if you have a problem with me calling out how disgraceful you are just come and say hello. If you have kids, try to teach them better. If you don't, just try to be better person. Shameful to write a review like that, but this is a teaching moment. Try to be a better person and if you can't afford to tip properly, stay home Mike C. read more

Cute and tasty. Had lunch here on a Friday afternoon, the place was quiet and had soccer playing on the TVs at the bar. I ordered the grilled cheese and it did not disappoint. Made on sourdough with leeks and onions, the very cheesy sandwich had a nice crunch and taste to it. Not to mention the fries were perfect. read more

Elysian Cafe - Grilled cheese - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

We got lucky with the weather and met old friends for a reunion after many years of being out of touch. The setting couldn't have been more perfect, the food could not have been better enjoyed or served. I loved the smoked salmon club, and I heard that the fish and chips were yummy. Soup of the day was delicious and not overly salty. String fries were served crisp and hot. Beer on tap was delivered cold and frothy (I had Stella). Our server, Adriana, was delightful - a skilled and competent server, and a great photographer as well! read more

Elysian Cafe - Reunited after so many years. Couldn't have been at a better spot. Photo credits to our wonderful server Adriana. - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I had a great time here at brunch last weekend. There's always a crowd during outdoor seating season, so admittedly I've been a little intimidated to pop by. As we came by in Nov, we sat indoors. We arrived around noon, and I thought we must've missed the brunch crowd. We were seated right away. By 12:45 things were popping and there was quite a line to sit down. This all being said, our waitress never rushed us to leave. We had a wonderful 2 hour brunch and I would definitely recommend this place! A+ for Ambiance! read more

Elysian Cafe - Croque Madame - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Dined at Elysian Cafe for Sunday brunch with a party of 9. We made a reservation a week or so before. There's indoor and outdoor space; it was pretty hot when we went so we decided to sit inside. The decor makes it feel like you are in a parisian cafe. I ordered the avocado toast with poached eggs and tomato hollandaise. It was served with a few grapes, orange slices, and pomme frites. The frites were perfectly crisp and salty. Loved the avo toast and the eggs were poached perfectly. Others ordered smoked salmon benedict, pancakes, the burger, steak salads, and a chicken sandwich on focaccia. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals. They also had BOMB iced coffee :) The waitress we had was a little abrupt. Not outwardly rude, but didn't feel friendly and she got a bit snappy when we were ordering. Overall, solid brunch spot and would be interested to check out their dinner menu! read more

Loved this place for a late lunch! We sat right inside near the bar and loved looking at the old ceiling and bar features since the place is from the 1800s. We had the BEST French onion soup and chicken sandwich. The Caesar salad was also delish and huge so I couldn't even finish it. Staff was friendly and attentive but not too attentive. They also have an extensive and lovely outdoor seating area with heaters. Will be back for more meals!! read more

Went for brunch with two friends and I was not impressed with this cafe. The food was mediocre, the staff was not pleasant. Felt rushed & we were not impressed. read more

This is probably my favorite brunch in Hoboken. Their portions are perfect, leaving you completely satisfied. I've had their burger - super delish, their eggs benedict, also super delish. Their avocado toast with the hollandaise sauce is amazing & the salad makes it refreshing however, the amount of avocado on the toast is disrespectful if you're calling it an avocado toast & pricing it accordingly. It should probably just be called an egg benedict on toast featuring a hint of avocado. Otherwise highly recommend. read more

Elysian Cafe - my half eaten avocado toast, featuring a hint of avocado & leaving more to be desired. - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I cannot imagine why anyone would rate this even a 4.75 star. This restaurant is nothing short of 5+ star reviews. The atmosphere is similar to a medieval European Church, with a Hoboken twist. The room in the back has floor to ceiling old time wallpaper and decor. The food was immaculate, the charcuterie appetizer is a must. Theres just something special about ordering what a chef recommends that day. This could easily feed 3-4 people as an appetizer. Top 3 best steaks I have had the pleasure to eat, and it's not 3. Top it all off with a beautiful bottle of French wine, you could get lost here for hours thinking you are in Paris. Look no further, call and make a reservation today. Yes, you need a res, and that is how you know it is worth it. read more

Have been visiting Elysian Cafe for brunches and lunches since for a decade. Consistently good steak salad etc. outside seating in the summer months and dependable service. read more

Not what it used to be. French Onion soup was just ok. The burger was good however. The short rib au gratin was not great. The short rib was way to sweet. Wonder if they have changed owners. read more

Elysian Cafe - Onion soup - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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I went here a while back, and it was only ok. I'm so unclear on why this place is PACKED all of the time-especially outside when there are so many other outdoor options in Hoboken, honestly. The location is fine/easily accessible by foot/bus, but of course like all Hoboken restaurants if you're driving, parking is a nightmare, so don't drive if you can avoid it. I don't know that there's anything particularly special about the menu or the drinks-really straightforward, so all in all, this place is ok, but with enough other ok options in town, and some really awesome ones, I wouldn't necessarily go out of your way to make it here for a meal. read more

The food here is mediocre, though its decor, waitstaff, outdoor seating, layout, and ambiance definitely make it a nice venue. We came here last year for Mother's Day brunch and ordered The Elysian Burger, Two Eggs Any Style, and Cinnamon-Amaretto French Toast. If you sit outside, your pet is allowed to join you so long as they don't make a commotion. The star of the meal was the french toast, and something I would most definitely recommend a thousand times over. However, the remainder of the meal was standard. Even the bellini was sub par. When returning for Father's Day this year, my father took a look at the menu with dismay and we ended up leaving and dining elsewhere. The brunch menu is very limited, and for a man who regularly craves a Western Omelet, simply a Egg White Omelet and Fromage Omelet don't cut it. For lunch/dinner, the fish and chips are definitely a hit, and I've yet to find anywhere else in Hoboken that's worth venturing to for fish and chips. However, some of their other entrees are a little lackluster. As for it's overall quality of French cuisine, it definitely isn't comparable French Bistros in Paris, and had it not been but for the fact that Brasserie de Paris closed, that's where I would be recommending you dine at instead. read more

Elysian Cafe - The Elysian Burger, Two Eggs Any Style, and Cinnamon-Amaretto French Toast (must try!) - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Came here with former coworkers, one of whom recommended the place. We ordered coffee and brunch, everything from eggs Florentine to steak and eggs to avocado toast. I myself ordered a cold brew and two over easy eggs with bacon, wheat toast, and French fries (pommes frites, not hash browns or home fries). Cold brew was not too bitter, not to sweet. Eggs were cooked nicely and were very runny, in a very good way. Toast was nicely buttered and didn't feel greasy, while the bacon was thick and chewy. As for the fries, I could write essays, dissertations, and novels about those fries. At first glance, it looks like a simple shoestring fry, nothing special. That impression disappears once you taste it. If you're a fan of McDonald's French fries, like I am, you'll absolutely love these fries. They are crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and flavorful without being overly salty or overly seasoned. Would absolutely be back here again! read more

Elysian Cafe - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Are here for lunch a few weeks ago. The food was really great. I like the grilled chicken sandwich - it's honestly a stellar sandwich! I have also been here for brunch and they have a great menu. The steak and eggs is worth a try! Try to grab an outside table, if they are available. The outside area is almost like a little garden! read more

Omg the prime rib sandwich is so phenomenal I just posted a 5 star rating on 2 sites. Note that the sandwiches apparently come with fries which wasn't clear from the delivery app. read more

French. Onion. Soup. Literally thee best you will have. It's been on the menu since forever and there's a reason for it. People order it on a 100 degree day -it's that good. Besides their fantastic consistent food they have the most gorgeous outdoor space in Hoboken. It feels like a world of its own. Like you're in Paris sitting at little cafe tables under the gorgeous tree. Trés Romantique! They recently added new things to the menu that blew my mind. Let me rave about the miso glazed salmon over fried rice. -It's the best fish I have had in years. If you hate salmon this will change your mind. My friend ordered the same and agreed, It was spectacular. Bravo. Their new grilled octopus was also a huge hit. Go for the French onion soup and stay for the salmon. Dinner at Elysian Cafe is like coming home. read more

This restaurant was very cute for brunch. When I first walked in, it felt like I was in a cafe in Europe. I was quite pleased. However, it was very sad to see that they were quite understaffed. I had to walk through the restaurant to find someone to put my name down on a waiting list. No one came up to me for 15+ minutes. Once we got seated, it took another 15+ minutes to put in our drink order. I felt bad for our waitress. When we went to order, I asked for a custom omelette with cheese, tomato and spinach. I thought it was a pretty simple request, but they would not take any special requests off the brunch menu given they were busy and understaffed. This was quite disappointing. I ended up settling with Eggs Benedict & my boyfriend got a Burger. Both were satisfying. Overall, I'm sad this wasn't as good of an experience as I had hoped. read more

Elysian Cafe - Eggs Benedict & Burger - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I came here for brunch after a long run starting from Queensboro Bridge to Hoboken, which is about 21 miles long. Elysian Cafe offers voluminous dishes that include protein rich food like steaks and eggs, which is great after a workout. Their french fries come out piping hot and crispy. This was my second time doing the run, and I had the Croque Madame - it looked great with the golden crusted bread and tasted awesome! read more

Although not terrible! Your certainly not French. I had the salmon eggs Benedict and it was good! Ambiance is great!

Met a friend here for brunch on a Saturday afternoon. My friend enjoyed the french toast while I had the steak and eggs. Food and service were both just okay. My steak was kind of dry and their bloody Mary's are on the smaller side. However, they're only $6. I wouldn't rush back here as there are better brunch spots in Hoboken. But I also wouldn't be completely against patronizing this restaurant again either. read more

The background on this place alone is cool, and the way they really hone in on the cool facts about the restaurant is a fun time. I was in Hoboken, NJ visiting friends who live in the area. They insisted we go to this restaurant based on the french onion soup. I did not get the french onion soup, but goodness it smelled and looked awesome. I ended up getting the mussels and I was beyond happy with my choice. The waiter (who was wonderful) even brought me out extra bread to dip in all the extra juices from the mussels (YUM!) When I get back to Hoboken, I'll definitely visit this place again. Great interior, and awesome patio (although it was raining this day so we couldn't sit outside) and great product. read more

Elysian Cafe - Mussels! - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Came here for brunch on a Saturday and the food was very disappointing. I got the salmon Benedict which was fine but the potatoes that came with it were soggy and looked a few days old. The decor was stuffy and our table unsteady. My friend got the croque madam which she said tasted like a subpar ham sandwich. Overall, would not return and I'm sure there is much better brunch to be had in Hoboken. read more

One of my favorite spots in Hoboken, the staff is always friendly and attentive. We didn't have a reservation but were sat down within minutes of arrival. I highly suggest getting their French onion soup, especially in the cold weather! I typically do not like a cold lobster roll but Elysian Cafe made it very well. Will definitely be back in the upcoming weeks! read more

Elysian Cafe - Lobster Roll - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Had a wonderful meal from Elysian, it was delivery and totally threw me for a loop. Had fish and sticks as main entry and was blown away. Obviously didnt deliver well, however, It was delicious and the quality was there. Will update if I have a bad experience moving forward. read more

Elysian Cafe is the best place whenever you're looking for quick and delicious food. My favorite part of Elysian is the servers. They give awesome service and are really joyful and polite. This is our family's favorite spot in Hoboken! read more

Worst place ever. Service beyond bad. We got the grilled octopus as an appetizer (which was super dry and hard even to cut), then my boyfriend got the steak (again, super dry and hard to chew) and I got the pan seared scallops (very flavorful but overcooked). Oh and the mains came right after the appetizer, we were still working on it and had the main plates at the table simultaneously. And when I asked for dessert the waiter said the kitchen was already closed. Excuse me? So you close your kitchen without asking customers if they want something else? Maybe if you've checked on your tables how you were supposed to do, nothing of this would've happened! Clearly the staff wanted to go home and couldn't wait to get rid of us!! Long story short, horrible experience! I wouldn't recommend this place not even to my worst enemy! read more

Loved this place! Very cute interior, good food, great service. Had the grilled chicken sandwich in the brunch menu and it was perfect.

Great place. Had the salmon egg Benedict and it was very good. Everything we ordered was good. Their hamburger was excellent and even their cappuccino. Highly recommend read more

Sandwich was delicious and they were very generous in providing a great amount of food. My belly was pleased

Cool restaurant in Hoboken. It has a section with a bar and tvs, playing sports usually and a section for quiet dining. They have amazing mussels and fries and the grilled octopus was decent. Big selection of wines. The staff and waiters are friendly, though they kept forgetting to get me my beer ‍. I would recommend this for a date night, and a nice dinner. read more

Elysian Cafe - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Had a bottle of prosecco on a sunny afternoon. Order a glass of OJ to make your own mimosas. read more

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The food is decent and the bar tender made an amazing cosmo but we have had trouble getting anyone to serve us both times we visited. We waited about 40 minutes for our brunch to come and finally we asked for help and they comped us drinks but it was unacceptable. read more

Elysian Cafe is my favorite restaurant in Hoboken. We usually order Manhattans, their white wine mussels with pom frites, and their key lime pie- all are must tries! This is a perfect place for a cute date or grabbing lunch with friends. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and the service is equally as great!! read more

Ordered Eggs Benedict take out. Home fries was awful like it was a week old. And fruits & berries right on top of salmon Benedict & home fries with onions. read more

Horrible experience all around. Terrible service, orders were wrong, food arrived cold and was bad, and not once did a server come to the table to ask us anything. So bad it was the first time I've never left a tip. The bathroom was even filthy. For such a terrible everything it is PERPLEXING why people go there and there are good reviews. STAY AWAY! read more

Not a taste explosion - just food. Didn't even taste French - which usually doesn't have to try hard to please - especially with brunch. Bloody Mary was noted as homemade but even with added horseradish it tasted bland and watery. Omelette was forgettable. What really got me down was the "croque madame." Was a freaking grilled cheese with egg and ham inside. Not even tasty. That said, the service was good though. To her credit we didn't order her recommendations so that's why I left three stars - perhaps we missed the good stuff but I likely won't go back to find out. read more

It was not a good brunch experience. The serving person didn't understand a thing about what we wanted for food. He was lost and confused. He didn't even know what "well done" eggs mean. Worst avocado toast ever, they put v thin slices of avocado on my burned toast. Didn't get all the drinks on time and then charged us for not ordering on "brunch time". Wouldn't recommend going here at all. read more