I love this place !! 5 stars !! Strongly recommended The…read morefood is amazing , the ambience is great , a great place to enjoy a delicious European meal !!

This was a cute bistro. It's small but unique and has its own boutique like vibe…read more The staff there spoke French which was affirming. I think my favorite thing were the crepes! It was so fresh, soft and crunchy edges. The dinner dishes were French inspired. I ordered the duck. It was cooked to medium which was beautiful. The skin was just a little burnt and crunchy. Not sure if that was intentional. One tip: if you could switch your side dish to be the potato gratin, get it. You can definitely taste the love in it. The physical restaurant is narrow and small. As a family with a stroller, it's not stroller friendly but they accommodated. I did observe that there were no children at this restaurant. At the same time, it could be a great local date night spot.

I can see why they have award winning croissants - they really are some of the best I've had. Top…read more3, and I've been to France. My other favorite croissant spot in the city closed unfortunately. Their chocolate and cream brioche was also so fluffy, warm and airy it deserves its own award. Croissants have the perfect bite. Worth going out of the way for!

Food is lovely so why the 3 stars? Because it is a hassle to order here and space is tight so set…read moreup makes a BIG difference. Currently their line forms directly in front of the entrance / exit. When you have one person at the register and helping clients you get a door jam. You can't enter or leave easily. WHY would no one form a line in front of the display case to manage the queue, keep the door unobstructed and people more comfortable? I hope management steps in and makes a small change go a long way

I had a really good time dining in at La Baraka. I always passed by the store but never really got…read morethe chance to go in. I'd been reading the reviews, following the restaurants social. I ordered UberEats from them before and was blown away by the tremendous offerings and generous portions. I decided to dine in and it was even better! The restaurant is located on the busy Northern Blvd between Morgan and Glenwood. The inside has a 19th century French ambiance, decorated with French posters, carpeted floors and a cozy warm dining area. Don't worry about the never ending traffic noise, commotion , and construction coming from outside. The calm and peaceful ambiance along with the music playing in the restaurant canceled out all the exterior noise. I opted in for their lunch buffet, which offered a ton of food for an amazing $18.95 deal which you can hardly find in this day and age. The restaurant gave a nice basket of warm bread with a generous amount of butter in a ramekin followed by a really good Tunisian salad with a little bit of everything. (fresh greens, cooked carrots, chickpea salad, diced cucumbers peppers and their take on the Ratatouille-- really good) I was given the option of getting their daily soup or the French Onion Soup with an up charge. I took the French option soup without any hesitation. Last time I had a good French onion soup was back when I attended college in upstate. Glad I got to try the one from here. The onion soup has an abundance of flavor with a generous amount of melted cheese and onions. The buffet selections were at the table. It came with two entrees (a chicken and a beef) cooked vegetables, mussels, mixed rice, cheese selection and slices bread cake. The entrees vary each day so be sure to call in and check. The chicken was moist, and juicy, served with a mushroom gravy. Similar to a Chicken Marsala dish. The stewed beef with mushrooms was nice and soft. The veggies included carrots and onions. The mussels were cooked to perfection, simmered in a nice buttery sauce. The meal also includes a cup of coffee or tea. What a great way to finish the meal. Marie was super nice and friendly. She gave me some insights on the food and the different menus they have on different days. A great establishment going strong for 47 years! Thank you Marie for everything. I will definitely be returning with my family.

My husband and I came here for my birthday which happens to be a week before Valentine's Day, so it…read morewas decorated with that theme. We drove there and found easy street parking. The staff were very friendly throughout our evening and the staff even offered more free bread which my husband loved. And it was good - fresh and warm. We also took advantage of getting one of their $30 bottles of wine and it was quite good. The majority of their wine list is French wine, which is great, because they definitely isn't always the case with French restaurants. The French onion soup was quite good. So was the filet au poive. The raspberry tart was nothing special, just dough and raspberry jam, I wouldn't order it again. Everything else was great though and I'd definitely come here again!

Visited this with my friend…read more I had the escargot Persilee, he had the half shell clams. Our server Adrian F was friendly and welcoming. I had a glass of Bordeaux to accompany the meal He got Poulet Chardonnay which impressed him with the tenderness of the chicken and how everything came together. I got the plat du jour of cote de boeuf, of these rich short ribs over the creamy risotto, which had a finely braised, umami mixture of robust and creamy textured. It was stick to your ribs (pun intended). Was a busy Friday night and the restaurant interior looked beautiful and classic. I'd come here again.

Food was delicious, cozy vibes and I love how they kept the coffee coming. It was an off day…read morebecause of the weather but I could see how it could easily get very busy. I would love to try more off the menu. Had the short rib Benedict and shared these yummy desserts

Just when you think a place can't surprise you. I got the seasonal quiche for the first time…read more(onion, mushroom, spinach) which was fantastic - gooey, nice crust, flavorful. I got it with the iced tea which is sweetened, as part of the brunch combo. Not too sweet but be aware.

OMG! Can't wait to return to this small cafe spot that I briefly visited to pick up a the best…read morescone I ever had. It was quite small in this petite size cafe, with some seating on the inside and a few tables outside to sit. The people who worked there and helped me with my ordering were very pleasant. I dropped in because I saw a sign outside that said scones and I love me a good one. They didn't have many options and I don't know if they may have just ran out, but this particular scone and I don't remember the flavor was freshly baked, with warm spices with just the right amount of warmth. It was so good that I must make a return. I'm glad I took a picture of it to just so I can ask what flavor was it. They get a thumb up for me, and if I find more delightful flavors and wonderful service they will sure to get the two thumbs! Happy Yelping!

Ed was amazing! Very sweet waiter! I will come back again and ask for him. The food has a very good…read moretaste too.

I just stopped by for a drink and discovered the amazing Fraise Crémeuse. Jorge suggested it, what…read morea great bartender very attentive and welcoming. I had such a good experience that I had to post about it. I'll definitely be coming back!

We came here for brunch on a freezing weekend. The place was cozy, warm, and service was excellent…read more The food was delicious! We shared the pancakes (who doesn't love Tres Leches) and the Brunch Smash Burger - steak, eggs, and all the other good stuff. Came with fries. Mimosas were fresh - not the usual cheap bottomless brunch stuff some places serve. Everyone was so friendly. We came on a pulsd offer but will be back for dinner without one. We love this spot - a great new local find!

One of my fave wine bars in Queens. I love the chill atmosphere. Chad and his team always make sure…read moreto take care of me when I'm here. I love that the menu changes with the season and their wine selection is always on point. If you're not sure what to get, just ask! They have a new venison sausage with gruyer skillet that is the epitome of winter. It made me feel like I was in a French chalet apres-ski. My husband and I shared that with a charcuterie board and paired it with a bottle of red. They have a fantastic Happy Hour until 6pm with discounted apps, cocktails, and wine by the glass or bottle. The bottles are $30 during HH and the quality is great! They also host a ton of fun events. I've been here for drag bingo, but they also host a ton of view parties and trivia nights. Always a great time when I'm here!

This little cute restaurant is AMAZING. My husband and I were running errands about 10-15 mins away…read morefrom here and my husband was craving a burger so I decided to search a close one near by and this little gem popped up! We started off with the sautéed calamari . That sauce??? LORDT!!! Not a crumb left behind and calamari's were cooked to perfection. For Entrees we couldn't decide so decided to split our entrees, my husband got the Wagyu burger while I got the Filet mignon. We asked for both to be cooked Medium Rare which the chef did not disappoint! Again not a crumb left!. Both sides Truffle fries and mashed were also Great. overall I would def recommend this place! Will def come back!. Oh and the staff?. So so friendly!! Thank you for your hospitality!

Awesome food Great coffee.and terrific onion soup.plesent atmosphere.great nice staff..alwaysread more

Excellent local brunch spot! This is such a cute spot for a weekend brunch date…read more Both the Croque Monsieur and the Hamburger Tournesol with Swiss Cheese were really great brunch picks! Croque Monsieur was well made - it had the perfect layer of gruyere cheese on bread and ham. Even the side salad is perfectly dressed and delicious! I would totally get this again! The Hamburger Tournesol was also delicious - the burger patty was juicy and really good flavors from the melted swiss cheese. The side of fries was nice and crispy. This is a true LIC neighborhood gem!

Tournesol, literally means Sunflower, it's a very simple flower that can brighten any space. And…read morelike the sunflower, tournesol is a cozy and unassuming space that has the ability to brighten any evening. The little French Bistro is cozy which is a nice way of saying small. Typical in NY is the sardine effect in dining. I admire people who can sit right on top of someone and completely drown out the person next to them. I, on the other hand, hate this. So, when I dine out, I always go when dinner service has just begun; around 6pm. French food is an indulgence and Tournesol is the end all and be all of French Bistros. A restaurant I love and respect. A neighborhood gem. A Long Island City Establishment. So, if you are in the city of New York and looking to hit up the outskirts for something not in your tour book, Hop on the 7 train for 2 stops to Vernon Blvd.

High snaps for Chat Noir coming in when everyone else seemed to have about an average wait of 30…read moreminutes or more. I was also able to secure us a last minute reservation at 1:45p which we may have waited a minute or two more? We chatted with the hostess as she complimented both of our purses and she was very friendly. So off Steph and I went with hungry stomachs as we had arrangements to hit YAAAS after lunch. We already agreed on splitting the following: - Cream Tea: which is a basket of scones (which we both took home two each and the accoutrements that go with said scones) and a pot of tea. - Burrata & Fried Eggplant Salad: the salad in our opinion could've used more dressing and the Burrata needed either more dressing or salt. As the waitress seemed to be rather busy we opted for the more salt option. Fried eggplant was definitely fried and nice and crispy. - Turkey & Goat Cheese Sandwich: an interesting sandwich to say the least. Some bites I felt like I tasted straight up cranberry compote other bites straight goat cheese. The side salad with the generous sprinkling of goat cheese and dressing was delicious. I think if we came back again I'd definitely be interested in high tea and their little cheese board we saw. The ambiance of Chat Noir is rather girly but I'm more than good with that. Definitely cute. We also spotted a few ladies with cute hats on which even though it wasn't my personal experience made it very cute. Will I be back? You betcha when I'm in the area with my girly.

Came here for a rare lunch date with my husband. It was cute, food was delicious and service was…read moregreat. I'd love to come back eventually.