Elysian cafe is a Hoboken staple and so I had to come back to try. It's a french bistro style spot. They have a dining room in the back and full bar in front. I think its a little tight up front so I like in back. Here is the review on the food: The caesar salad was ok and they serve it traditionally with anchovies. The duck poutine had nice flavor and tasted like disco fries. The pork chop was a little dry but skirt steak was better than the first time I had it. I would skip the charceuterie board. I am caught between 3-4 stars. Not dying to come back but its a respectable place. read more

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Beautiful Halloween ambiance! We sat outside on an 80 degree October day & it was so peaceful & beautiful. My friend and I both ordered the eggs benedict (I got salmon and she got ham) & it tasted great. Not too pricey. Our server also did a great job keeping our waters full the whole time, which is always appreciated. read more

Elysian Cafe - Salmon Eggs Benedict, side of fruit & potatoes. Iced coffee. - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I seriously love this place!! You get your money's worth -- and it's delicious. I always tell myself I'm going to try something new but I'm just so hooked on the smoked salmon sandwich that I can't help but order it each time. They pile it up and you get a side salad or fries of your choice. Love the outside seating area in the summer. read more

Elysian Cafe - Smoked salmon sandwich with a side of fries - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

my favorite place in Hoboken! Ambiance and food is fantastic. This is now my go to spot whenever I come home and visit family.

!!! fraud !! Elysian cafe offers a glass of wine for $9 and then charges $10. the manager behaves hostile and does not apologize, only informing that they will correct the bill read more

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

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This is actually the best restraunt EVER! the food is amazing, also good for familys because of kids eat free on tuesday. I suggest this place to every that comes to Hoboken. read more

Highly recommend trying the bar menu at Elysian Cafe! We noticed they had a pretty extensive bar menu, with some lower prices, so we wanted to try it out. You don't have to sit at the bar either, they have a whole bar area with cute tables! We got the mussels and pommes frites, which were outstanding. The white wine and garlic sauce was flavorful (they provided bread for dipping), and the mussels themselves were very fresh. Not to mention we each got a lot of them in the bowls. Their drinks were very good too! The pommes frites were nothing special, but still a nice accompaniment to the mussels. read more

Elysian Cafe - Mussels and Pommes Frites, espresso martini - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Came for brunch around noon and waited about 5 minutes to be seated outside. Great and quick service. Food was fresh and a solid amount of both breakfast and lunch options. Would highly recommend! read more

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

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Finally stopped here for some food and drinks. So happy I did. Our server was great, the food was fresh and delicious. The oysters were really good, I definitely recommend them as well as the mussels. The creme brûlée was so delicious too!! All of our dishes were good honestly, nothing was disappointing. Will definitely be back here! read more

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food was phenomenal.. service was great. The short rib with grits was delicious. Minus 1 star bc they only had corona light and no Heineken read more

Elysian Cafe - Chipotle and Honey-Glazed Short Ribs - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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My friend and I walked by and decided to stop for lunch. It was a great find! We were seated right away outside which was lovely, and the food was delicious. We both enjoyed our meals and the service was great. After we sat down, we heard the hostess telling people it would be a 45 minute wait! So keep this in mind if you're coming on a weekend. But it's definitely worth it to plan ahead. read more

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

Wonderful ambience and delicious food. We all enjoyed our meals. The dining room has such character. Would have loved a gluten-free option for the sandwich menu, but had the veggie burger without the bun and it was great! read more

First off I'd like to state that the staff is following every precaution out there to provide an experience that feels like covid doesn't even exist & I really commend them for that. The cocktails are awesome, the food is beyond & the atmosphere is warm and welcome-especially transformative if you look around and soak in the architecture of the place. I ordered the gnocchi & its incredible, I Have been a huge fan of their French onion soup FOREVER (seriously I tell everyone) and this time I got the chicken and lobster roll to go so that I can enjoy it with my boyfriend once I finish my work break. I work in the same industry in the same city so I really applaud those who are doing everything right to provide a fantastic experience. While I sat here and wrote this, the table across from me also raved about every single thing they had tonight. Espresso martinis, dirty martinis, charcuterie & more. 6 stars in my eyes. Thanks for the good times, every time. read more

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

The food was good but the service was terrible. We had a guy who took minimum 10 minutes to come over to our table. After he got over he took our drink order and brought back 4/5 girls drinks. Our food then came out and there was still no drinks. Then when it came time to pay he messed up charging our cards. French toast was delish and the chicken sandwich I added on cheese and it was delish! read more

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

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I've always really enjoyed the Elysian and their food. Although I've had many things on the menu, my favorite is their caesar salad with anchovies. The service is always friendly and fast. I'm giving 4 starts only because I wish the ownership did more to update the place to keep up with the booming restaurant market. Not so much the food but the space and vibe of the place? That said, the Elysian is a solid place for most occasions and I'll definitely be back. read more

The duck poutine is 10/10.. however recommend eating in house as it doesn't not travel well

Ambiance is outstanding inside and outdoors. Food is remarkably fresh and super tasty. I highly recommend the sirloin salad, the steak was cooked to perfection and the salad is dressed perfectly. We sat outside and felt like we could have been on a cobblestone street in Europe. The staff is very friendly and they certainly do not rush you. read more

My go to place to eat any time of the day and affordable by Hoboken standards. The bar is great and the food is consistent.

Fast service. Good food. Good vegetarian options I like their veg burger Chicken sandwich Mac n cheese Good selection of beers on tap. read more

I got the Grilled Chicken Sandwich with a side salad, and it was delicious! We chose the outdoor seating and it was great, although the service was a bit slow. Overall a good place to stop by for some brunch with friends. read more

Elysian Cafe - Grilled Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Solid brunch spot with consistently good service and food. The bacon is its own food group here and if you ordered only that and their Bloody Mary you'd be set. I recommend the eggs florentine for brunch and the French onion soup for dinner. read more

My favorite brunch place. I used to come here all the time for brunch before COVID. I was worried if their quality changed after pandemic but nope, their food quality has remained the same and their steak and egg is still the best! It's one of the brunch places that actually cook my steak to rare or medium rare. Thumbs up! read more

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Made a stop by over here for brunch on a warm Sunday afternoon. Plenty of restaurants in the area that have outdoor seating, but this spot took it to another level with the amount of shade provided by the umbrellas. No wait for two people as got seated quickly (masks on). Began with the Bloody Mary ($7) to go alongside my Eggs Florentine ($11). Drink is served in a large glass; topped by several green olives. Overall unbalanced - couldn't taste the booze very much, but definitely a solid kick of hot sauce. Meal comes out within 15 minutes - a large dish consisting of poached eggs and spinach on top of an English muffin, along with intensely sauteed home fries. Great flavor in all the items, especially the home fries that included grilled onions. All the staff here wore their masks and kept a reasonable distance. One of the best options on the street for a solid meal. read more

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

I've been a customer of Elysian Cafe for many years, and it's always been my go to spot to take out of town guests, as it's a feast for the eyes inside. Craving a Ruben sandwich the other night, I recalled that they made a tasty one, and as I placed the order through Seamless, I already began salivating! Unfortunately, what arrived didn't resemble a Ruben whatsoever. The meat was overcooked and fatty, and resembled greasy bacon more than moist corned beef. There was also very little sauerkraut on the sandwich featuring also, ordinary store-bought bread. Had I not ordered the sandwich myself, I never would've believed it came from Elysian Cafe. I took a photo of the Sorry sandwich and compared it to a stock photo from the Internet. Not even close! After two bites of the unpalatable mess, I tossed it. With delivery fee and tip, that was a $22 dollar waste of money. I was even disappointed that the normally crisp fries were in one limp, cold pile... read more

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This is hands down my favorite brunch spot. Excellent food, love the building inside and out, and the servers are great! Take notice of the outside architecture, or be in awe of the detail, particularly of the ceiling as you dine inside. Either way, you'll wish you never got full so you can order more and stay longer. Fun fact...this is Hoboken's oldest continually operating bar. It even survived prohibition as an ice cream place. Crafty! I got the eggs benedict, and it was fabulous. My friend got steak and eggs, and the steak was perfectly cooked. Mom got the eggs florentine and loved it, because the spinach wasn't soggy. Last time I went I had the burger and my friend got the french toast and both were also good. All the coffees are on point, and treat yourself to side of country ham sometime, and a mimosa. It's brunch time, after all. Soak in the history too. It's rare to find a spot like this. read more

Really nice outdoor seating, it's decorated with lights and flowers. Personally I felt the food was alright, like nothing bad but nothing special. I got the halibut which was recommended by the server but it was just okay. The fish felt a bit rubbery. Entrees are limited if you don't want to eat steak by the way. I just plan on coming back here for drinks, an appetizer and enjoying the ambiance. read more

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

The grilled cheese gave me food poisoning. The waitress acted nice but pressured us into getting more things. The restaurant is kind of a strange bar and restaurant hybrid that didn't fit the vibe. Avoid. read more

This is such an awesome place ! Location is perfect ! Can't wait for better weather to sit outside and have one of the best Margaritas I've ever had! It's the perfect corner outside area! The staff was amazing! The food ..... delicious! Mussels were just perfect ! I have the skirt steak cooked to perfection! I highly highly recommend this place for a date night or girls night out ! Music was perfect... Cozy perfect place read more

Elysian Cafe - a plate of meat and vegetables - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Came to visit a friend in Hoboken, and we decided to come here for brunch on a Sunday with all 6 of us. We called ahead of time, and staff was able to tell us that they'll have room for us, which was great. First off, great outdoor area with a very relaxing vibe with greenery surrounding the restaurant. The indoor ambiance is also very classy, which was nice. Food was great! I had the Salmon Eggs Benedict with a side of sausage, and it honestly was one of the best brunch benedicts I've ever had. And the home fries/potatoes were on point as well! Prices were decent for brunch and averaged around $12-16. The restaurant also serves drinks, which I didn't try. I don't think they have bottomless. Service was decent. Lots of staff walking around running and clearing dishes. My server was good, though I did see more of the other staff than I did her. Everyone was super nice! I would definitely come back and recommend others to try at least once! read more

Elysian Cafe - The Salmon Eggs Benedict! Absolutely amazing! - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

A consistent favorite- expect a wait for brunch (between 15-30min) but worth it if you have time to kill. I really love how great the food is and how simple the menu is. They have something for everyone and prices are so reasonable. I always leave satisfied. This mornings brunch we ordered a salad to start and each ordered a main mean. They split the salad for us which I thought was nice. I had the grilled chicken sandwich, it really was so good! Serving was huge so I took 1/2 home! My friend ordered the 2 eggs/bacon- she loved it. We also got bloody Mary's and mimosas. Highly recommend if you have some patience. I do like this spot for dinner too! read more

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We had a great COVID / outdoor dining experience at Elysian on 4th of July weekend. COVID setup: They're taking reservations day-of and it was very easy to make one. Tables are more separated than some other restaurants in Hoboken which was a plus. I appreciated their use of QR Codes to gain access to the menu instead of passing around paper menus used by others. The meal: Great cocktail and wine lists, and the food was amazing. Our group had the halibut (delicious daily special), salmon x2 (with polenta!), and a steak salad. One person in our group was gluten-free, and the waiter triple-checked which substitutions were suitable for her dietary restrictions. I definitely recommend dining at Elysian; our dinner experience was fantastic, and I've had great brunch experiences here too. read more

If you are looking for a place with good food, this is the spot. I am a vegetarian and was very satisfied with the grilled cheese sandwich which included pomme frites. It was way better than expected. My friend had the same dish but with salad. The salad that it came with was alot. Dinner for two (from the bar menu) with drinks and coffee came out to less than $50. The nearby table had a dog. I really liked when I saw the busboy bring a bowl of water for the dog. It is very considerate since it was a very hot day. We sat outside and I love its greenery. It does feel like being in the Elysian Fields. read more

Came here for brunch and enjoyed the morning experience!! The dining area is cozy and has a vintage aesthetic. I had the iced latte to drink and loved the fancy fun glass and foam. Also delicious. I had the grilled chicken to eat, and the bread was fantastic. I asked for blue cheese dressing for my fries, and they accommodated with crumbles and ranch. Was delicious... A Hoboken staple!!! read more

Elysian Cafe - Coffee and Lattee - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Interesting bar and cocktail menu. Order the bahn mi sandwich which was sweet and delicious. Had a Bloody Mary (or two) but they were on the weaker side. Tried the short rib Mac and cheese and it lacked an overall cheesey flavor. Arrived at 3PM on a Sunday so to my disappointment, they were no longer serving brunch. Would return to try the brunch menu. read more

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

Went here for a Saturday breakfast/brunch. The coffee was like typical diner coffee, but the Bloody Mary was delicious. My boyfriend and I both got the Salmon Eggs Benedict and it was so good. Believe it or not I'm not a big eggs Benedict nor a lox person... but I was loving every bite! I got the potatoes and he got the fries. Potatoes were pretty good.. more soggy than crunchy. The French fries were awesome... like healthier McDonald's French fries. The bacon though is AMAZING. It's real, thick cut bacon so definitely worth it. If you order it as a side, they give you a decent amount. I come here maybe once a year, and I've always had a delicious meal and good experience... and I will be back! read more

Elysian Cafe - Salmon eggs Benedict with potatoes or French fries. Pic of the Bloody Mary as well! (Half full) - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Great ambiance, delicious brunch options, and fast, attentive service. I've always wanted to try Elysian Cafe and was able to check out their Saturday brunch today. I had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict with fries on the side, in addition to a few bellinis! Important to note that they don't take reservations for parties with less than four people. My boyfriend and I didn't want to wait for a table, so we opted for bar seats instead, which was fine! Overall, I think it's worth checking out if you're in Hoboken! read more

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Been here a bunch of times for breakfast and lunch and it's solid! Salmon Benedict is my favorite. BEST french fries ever! Have also had the mussels and the French onion soup and they're delicious. I'd recommend reservations but I can usually get in with a short wait or sit at the bar too. Food and atmosphere keeps me coming back. read more

Elysian Cafe - Salmon eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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I loved this restaurant! A friend took us here and raved about it and now i know why. The employees were friendly and patient. The food was delicious. We started the calamari salad to split and it was enough for 4. I don't usually eat olives but it worked in this salad. I'm a fanatic of gnocchi so i ordered that dish and it was great and the gnocchi was cooked how i love it. We all enjoyed our drinks! Definitely come dine here if you're in the area. read more

Always wanted to try this place. Walked in for some good eats/convos with my mom and brother. It felt like I was an outsider that unexpectedly walked into someone's home while THEY were having dinner. There was one table of guests seated. The server was speaking with them and laughing (very comfortably as if they were close friends or regulars). We walked in, they stopped talking, paused to look at us awkwardly, and then began talking again as if we weren't standing there. We were only greeted by their silence and stares being that we were interrupting their dinner at home. After standing there with no real acknowledgment and feeling weird we decided to eat at the spot across the street. read more

Visited for brunch a few days back and loved it. Luis the manager is on top Of it! We got a nice half booth in the back and ordered french toast and eggs Florentine. Delicious! Everything came with fresh fruit. With the egg plates you get a choice of potatoes, fries or salad. The fries were awesome and the potatoes were good too. If you come in the winter, get the hot chocolate. The service was friendly and fast, my water was never below full. Do yourself a favor and come to this cozy spot on Washington. read more

Elysian Cafe - Fruit, French toast, scrambled eggs w Fries in the back - New American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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