One of the better options for pre-flight meal but it does take a while so make sure you have enough time. We had breakfast here before a flight that was delayed because of weather so we had ample time. Espresso is decent and so are the breakfast options. read more

Just had one of the most hilariously inept restaurant experiences in recent memory here. Sat at the counter and ordered bagels from the "NY Minute" menu. Ha. Apparently a NY minute is 45 real world minutes. For. Plain. Bagels. With, by the way, packets of Welch's grape. Viva la France. The waiter was a sweet guy, but seemed to care less about the fact that dirty, un-bused dishes were lying around all over the dining room and the counter was sticky and grimy. I'm sure the food isn't any cleaner. Could be because it was Christmas, but absolute absence of management seemed to be the issue here, and there's no excuse in the world that would justify such a s--t show. Gross. read more

Seriously only two reviews? What a quaint little place in the Jet Blue terminal, makes me wish I flew JB all the time out to NYC, but it doesn't always work out that way. Not only was my salad just perfect, so was the soup. I also had a vodka drink with strawberries in it, sorry don't remember the name. The bartender was genuinely a people person and conversed with several people at a time and even got us all involved in a conversation. Overall it was a party like atmosphere, traveling can be a pain, a stop here made it enjoyable. read more

The food is pretty decent for the airport. For $12 I had a tasty poulet sandwich. The service was ok until I noticed a fly in my $11 beer. I told the waiter and he promptly poured out the glass. I patiently waited for the replacement that never came. We were still charged for the beer I never drank. Unacceptable and unapologetic. read more

I got food poisoning from this place! I boarded my flight right after I ate and an hour later I was in the bathroom vomiting my brains out. read more

La Vie - Salmon with veggies. This was what gave me food poisoning. - French Near Me - Queens, New York

Maybe we went at an off time but it was 5pm on a Thursday and no one was there. Finally a woman came out on her cell pone and we asked if they were open and she said she "had to check." She came back and said sure they were open. We ordered a croque monsieur and a croque madame with a side of fries. They sandwiches were missing the classic cheese sauce and just tasted like dry ham and cheese sandwiches with some cheese melted on top. :-( Very disappointed. Then the waitress disappeared for about 20 minutes while I waited and waited to get a refill on my drink. Finally I just went behind the bar and refilled my diet coke myself. She finally returned about 30 minutes later--we should have just dined and dashed because it cost over $50 for two crappy sandwiches and sodas but we are too honest. Won't be going there again. read more

I ordered duck here, and really didn't enjoy the experience. The duck was slightly overcooked for my preference, overly oily, and a bit chewy. Additionally, you can only get a plastic knife for your food -- which is a real pain for things that are more substantial against the knife, like duck. read more

Their decor is what attracted me first. The bartender/waiter was very friendly. I tried different rosés and settled on the Juliette from Provence. Ordered the 'La vie burger' with caramelized onions, gruyère cheese gratin and pommes frites. The burger was adequate but could have been better seasoned. The fries had no flavor and stopped being appealing once they were cold. The service took a little while even for a sit down place. read more

I guess you could say the silver lining to arriving embarrassingly early for an outbound flight is the ability to relax at a sit down joint or sky club. Among the other options at T5, La Vie is a decent spot, with solid food options that deviate from the typical Chili's grub or Au Bon Pain take-out style findings elsewhere. Service is admittedly relaxed for an airport, but my golden rule of thumb: If you call out the service and they don't correct it, that's what the tip line is for :) read more

I ordered an eggplant parmesan because I love eggplant and I love parmesan. I learned that five restaurants in the Jet Blue terminal at JFK were owned by the same company so share the same kitchen. After ordering at this bar-looking place, I was wondering where the kitchen was when some dude from across the way comes in with a big plate of parmesan covered in a plastic lid. Not bad, not bad. While the eggplant parmesan all in all tasted great, the cheese pretty well incorporated into the spaghetti featured a thin slice of eggplant on the top, the cost ($20ish) for the meal, probably wasn't worth it. read more

Airport food is notoriously bad, so while I had 3 hours to kill at JFK Terminal 5, I wanted some breakfast, preferably a place without long lines and good food. Since Starbucks and other places had lines out the door, I tried this place. Is it French? Meh, not really, IMO but I didn't care about that. What I did care about was my awesome bagel with salmon, cream cheese, and capers. I was surprised at how much salmon I was given since it was HUGE and fresh, which made me happy. read more

The real reason to go here is for the coffee and the wine. There is a well-stocked bar with good French wines and their espresso and coffee press produces a pretty decent cup of coffee. As one reviewer noted, the food comes from a common kitchen that covers a number restaurants. So it's not really the food that you're looking for, but it is quite tasty as airport food goes. I found service on several occasions to be quite friendly and quick. Not sure what the other reviewers refer to with regards to service as I really have never had a bad experience. It's a nice oasis and because its tucked away from the other restaurants, it's not quite as inundated with the maddening crowd as some of the other places. I do get a chuckle out of the plastic safety knife they give you. Stainless steel forks and spoons... but plastic knife so you can't do damage to yourself and others. It's a good thing to be safe... You can just never tell the damage you could do with a restaurants knife that you can't do with a fork :-) read more

Poorly executed French cuisine. Onion soup was little more than beef broth with a few stray softened onions, a large chunk of soggy bread (not toasted, unsure which variety) and a slice of barely melted provolone. This is not Onion Soup, and this is not worth $15. The drinks were better, but not enough to overcome the food. read more

Yesterday I was way early for my flight to Ft. Myers so I decided to skip the fast food area in favor of someplace I could relax awhile. I wandered into La Vie Steak at the end of the row of "nicer" eateries. I ordered the sirloin sandwich on dark bread with fries and a Sam Adams. The steak sandwich had big veins of unchewable fat throughout. I am a guy who can tolerate a bit of fat . . . I'm not a fussy eater . . . but this was intolerable. I was still gagging in memory of it on the airplane. The fries were soft and greasy. The Sam Adams saved it from being a complete disaster. read more

I ordered a breakfast burger cooked medium well. The party was cooked to perfection and was served atop a brioche bun. Both the burger and the fries were delectable! Loved that the order was accompanied by a personal sized bottle of ketchup and mayonnaise. The extra touch made spending $20 on a burger and fries worth it. Friendly staff. Small seating area, café style. read more

La Vie - Personal mayonnaise and ketchup that accompanied my breakfast burger - French Near Me - Queens, New York

Having arrived very early for my flight I sought comfort in a bowl of soup, a tasty salad and a glass of wine. One of the best airport meals that I can remember. A shout out to Ronald, my server/barkeeper who was friendly and attentive. I'll be back the next time I'm in Terminal 5 with time for a leisurely, enjoyable meal. read more

This space used to be a nice place at JFK T5 for an authentic-seeming French lunch. Must have changed hands; the food is now awful. Salade Niçoise @ $20 had inedible tuna and tomatoes, decent greens. Omelette @$16 was edible but arrived cold (after 30 min wait), overlooked and tough. Service was friendly and competent. Avoid this restaurant for food. read more

When you are dining at JFK in the jet blue terminal there are many dining options all equally mediocre with their food. I decided to go to the best reviewed of the options and ended up at La Vie. The bartender was very busy so I understand that but you could tell he hates his job. He was rude and abrupt with customers and yelled at the food runner in front of customers. It was just kind of awkward. I ordered the beet salad with goat cheese and the pomme frites (which were basically just frozen soggy fries). But surprisingly the beet salad was delicious! And made with both red and golden beets. I was pleasantly surprised. The biggest problem was my food came out 35/40 minutes after I sat down. And I did not have much time before my flight so that was a little nerve wracking. I made my flight thank god but I basically had to shovel the food down my throat so I didn't get time to enjoy it. Anyway this place isn't a bad option if you are stuck at the airport early. read more

This place is laughable. I ordered the ribeye, which looked like a chef from "Worst Cooks in America" boiled it in a pan and forgot seasoning. Fries were crinkle cut, Oida at best. Shockingly disappointed. read more

La Vie - $30 ribeye ladies and gentlemen. Embarrassing. - French Near Me - Queens, New York

RUDE my daughter & I were traveling and stumbled Into this quiet , cute, intimate restaurant La Vie. The sign outside indicated their hours of operation.5:00am -11:00pm. It was 5:05am and the stools were still on the counter. We kindly said good morning to the barista, she replied "I'm not open yet". She was RUDE, DISMISSIVE AND HAD A REALLY BAD ATTITUDE. We left & patronized another restaurant where the service was wonderful & the waiters were nice & attentive. read more

Whenever I pop into Jetblue and have some time to kill, I always come here. I stick with my standard grilled chicken sandwich with brie and grilled onions and a nice cocktail or beer before my flight. You are usually in and out within 30 minutes, so I would recommend for anyone looking to grab a bite before flying out. Buon Appetito read more

I am so glad I don't have to fast thru my future connecting flights at JFK. This is the best food I have experienced at this airport. Plastic knife aside, I almost forgot I was eating at airport food. My beet salad was fresh and tasty! If you are traveling thru JFK eat here. But beware of the 18$ martinis... they'll sneak up on you! read more

This place is a little treasure found in the JetBlue terminal. The hummus is delicious and accompanied by tasty, cheesy, toasted bread crisps. The bartender was knowledgable of their wines and had great recommendations. Great services. Very reasonable pricing. read more

Friendly service and nice wine selection. The chicken was good, but not great. The ribeye was a bit underwhelming, though. First, it was the thinnest ribeye I've ever seen. It's like they sliced a normal ribeye in half lengthwise. The skinny (less than 1/2 inch thick) steak was a bit tough, with very little marbling that ribeye's are known for. Plus, since it's an airport, you have to cut it with a plastic knife. Would normally give 2 stars, but the service and wine get an extra star to bump it to 3. read more

Going to La Vie is now part of the back and forth routine from LAX to JFK. It is a place I look forward to going to. It means I've made it; through the packing through the traffic, through security. The hard part is over. Now it's time to eat. This place is super small and super cute. It's bright yellow interior and close quarters make it oddly seem like a time out from the hustle of the airport. You can sit quietly and read a book or start up a conversation with any of the patrons who always seem like the nicest people. Literally, it's like Cheers with people you've never met before. Service is friendly, food is fast. I always order the beet salad. It is amazing and fresh. Perfect pre-6 hour plane ride food. The fries are always good. My husband loves the steak sandwich. The prices are a bit steep (I always spend $60 here. For two of us or when it's just me, I splurge) but not enough to knock a star. read more

Caveat: Im a born and raised SF foodie that never eats fast food and favor fresh flavors, produce and herbs over fat, meat and carbs. I ordered the french onion soup and the arugula fennel salad. The soup was decent but really good for airport standards. It was more tangy than rich but I would order it again. The salad turned out to be mainly shaved fennel with some arugula and six meager orange slices. Im not sure there was any dressing and def no spices. It was def missing some umami. I sprinkles some olive oil to help. I didnt finish my plate because I got tired of eating fennel. It was very light and refreshing as far as summer salads go I wouldn't order it again. Service was great and food delivery speedy. However the restaurant was empty around 4pm so maybe different during a rush. read more

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Great kale chicken Caesar salad with real anchovies! Very nice service, water kept full, not rushed.

When you walk into a place with dirty placemats that is empty, you figure that the two people behind the counter could get around to cleaning tables. The food is expensive, even by overpriced JFK airport location standards. I ordered a portobello sandwich and a salad, and the waiter neglects to tell me that sandwich comes with a small side salad that is the same as what I ordered, only another $10 additional. My son had decent French onion soup, but his chicken was sandy dry and the veggies on the plate where fat laced greaseballs. Yuk. I ask for unsweetened ice tea and find out they have only the sweetened (Comes out of a Coke dispenser. Really? For an "upscale" French eatery? Stupid. Everything in the four restaurants there is made in one common kitchen (they have to walk across the terminal to get your food), and we've eaten in a couple of the other units there, which are humdrum at best but not as bad as this one. Take a pass on this joint until they clean it up and improve the food enough to be worthy of the prices. The food court has beter. read more

Made my day during a loooooooong stay at JFK. Bartender talked/explained US politics with visitors from Belgium, recommended the perfect meal, and took great care of this weary traveler. Best option in Terminal 5! read more

The service was fantastic! Kristen M. was so hospitable and kind... I just wish I was coming back soon! We had a lovely glass of wine and enjoyed some friendly convo while we waited an hour for our flight. Thank you!! read more

Am I in an airport, traveling alone, dealing with a 4 hour layover? Or hanging out at a local place where I know the bartender and a few friends. This airport bar makes you ask that question. Sanna is the best airport bartender/server I've had. Without question. The food was good. The wine by the glass menu affordable and tasty. read more

So Rude! Staff needs a vacation! Given this place a try a few times. The food is not worth the high price and the staff is beyond rude. Not worth your time or money. read more

This restaurants looked so cute. I sat down to order breakfast which the sign says they serve until eleven. I sat there, before eleven, for about ten or fifteen minutes. No server to be found. Finally a server strolls out at 3 mins to eleven and refuses to give me the breakfast menu. Extremely rude and bad service. Save your money. read more

3-1/2 stars. I ordered the croque madame. The only gripe I have about it is that there was only a SINGLE deli thin slice of ham on the sandwich - totally skimpy. The flavor and presentation were both great. A bit spendy, but it's in an airport...kinda have to expect that. Service was a bit slow, but we weren't in a hurry, so it wasn't much of a problem for us. read more

After a ridiculous experience at the Loft in the JFK JetBlue terminal, we decided on La Vie for breakfast, and shared a good Croque Monsieur sandwich. Bonus? Fast service and the food came out quickly as well. Unsweetened, fresh brewed ice tea is always a winner. read more

I walked in thinking it was a cute spot to eat and the only place that has real eggs at JFK...but we sat down at a dirty table that got cleaned 5 minutes later. Then we looked over the menu and waited for the server to come that never came. We stared at her hoping she would come over. So I went up to the bar to order my food and waited and the server took a person that just walked in before me. I just left and went to Dunkin. read more

Had the perfect airport meal here. The grilled chicken was cooked to perfection and the Caesar Salad with hearts of romaine was very flavorful. Best part was the waitress/bartender who hails from Morocco. She was a delight. Recommended an excellent wine. After my friend and I left and found out our flight was delayed we went back for custom-made Mojitos and entertaining stories. read more

Probably the best food option in T5: Tuna Tartare, Salmon w/ Cous Cous all good options

This quaint little restaurant is perfect for a glass of wine while you're waiting for your flight. I've been here the past two times I flew JetBlue and I'm a fan of their wine selection. Last time I had a vegetable sandwich with a side salad and it was pretty basic. Prices are high, but you're in an airport so it's to be expected. I think both times I had the same bartender and he is friendly. Next time I'd probably skip the food and go for the wine and relaxing setting. read more

Decent french food tucked in a little alcove in T5. Yummy breaksfast and croque!