Cafe D’Alsace

I LOVE ALSATIAN FOOD. Having lived in Alsace, I’ve been trying very hard to find good Alsatian in NYC. Discovered this gem during RW to my utmost pleasure.
Hidden at a corner on the UES (only ups the charming, may I add), this is one of those cozy, classy, laissez-​faire French places we’re all too familiar with.
With the free almond bread I was already surrendered. They were so well-​baked! Delicate, flavorful, almost creamy tasting but still puffy. The waiter saw our obsession and kindly brought us a second basket…
The flambee was a tad disappointing as I found them on the greasy and dry side. Friend’s winter salad was outstanding though — a very thick layer of avocado paired with prosciutto and artichoke. The combo was heavenly.
We both had the bass which I regret — not that the bass wasn’t great, but I would really love to have tried the chicken roulade or the cassoulet.
Ginger crème brûlée was better than the molten chocolate cake, in my opinion.
Overall a really positive experience — would definitely come back again.

RESTAURANT WEEK REVIEW
I only care about taste when I come to a RW location since I know the servers have better things to do. But I will say that while here, we still received fantastic service without any of the wait staff looking down on us for coming for the deal. I liked that they miniaturized some of their entrees into apps so I could try them for RW. The scallops were the stand out dish for me. but the apple tart for dessert comes a pretty close second! I’ll definitely come back here if I’m trying to impress someone, but I won’t come on a normal day.

The food was creative, but it wasn’t amazing. I had higher exceptions for this place after seeing the reviews, but I found it to be rather mediocre.
I went because I was in the mood for French, this place falsely advertises it self as French cuisine, because it was mostly German and American dishes.

We went here for breakfast a nice sunny day in January (after the winter storm on Saturday). We were directed to our corner table immediately and both me and my wife tried Shakshuka with extra sausage. Amazing food… very delicious. Service was outstanding. At the very begining they brought us bread, carrot jam and butter. There was a special bread that I loved and waiter kindly brought us few more. Highly recommended.

Waiter was friendly and courteous.
French toast was average. My friend liked her eggs Benedict. My tarte flambee tasted like it had been sitting out for a while then reheated.
Won’t be returning.
Update:
Manager reached out to invite me back with a gift card. One star for the gesture and effort. Will try again.

Ordered the French Toast, Shakshuka, and a Bloody Mary. The French Toast was standard, fluffy but nothing special. I HIGHLY reccomend the Shakshuka with the sausage. It comes in a skillet and is delicious! One of the best brunch dishes I’ve had in a while. They serve it with some amazing bread! The bloody was nothing special. The vodka to tomato ratio was off so it didn’t taste that great. Didn’t even finish it.

Favorite neighborhood spot and a secret treat that I share w friends and loved ones. Try to come at least once a week for the great food, friendly staff, and vibrant (but subdued) atmosphere.
In cooler weather, the Baeckeofe is my comfort food of choice. Their wine and beer list is damned good year round. Breads and Desserts are always worth a nibble, if yr so inclined.
So grateful to be able to enjoy this place!

Our brunch on Christmas Day was great. We arrived at 12:30 and we had a good choice of tables. My wife had crepes and I had eggs Benedict. The Bloody Mary I had was very tasty and the Riesling suggested by the waiter was very good as well. We will come back to try dinner and lunch in the near future.

We’ve wanted to come here for a very long time but there has always been a long wait and we’ve always foolishly forgotten to make a reservation. Finally, we said we were going to go for brunch no matter how long the wait was.
Hands down the best brunch I’ve had on the UES. Everything about it was on point.
After you order they bring you a basket of fresh, warm bread. I liken this bread to clouds.
Portions huge, delicious and worth every penny. I had the steak and eggs (something I never order) and the meat was perfectly med rare (I didn’t even have to order it rare knowing that would mean rare) and the eggs perfectly over easy. Combined with potatoes and a perfectly dressed mixed green salad? Boom.
The only downside was the fact that I had to try and be a productive member of society afterwards, when all I wanted to do was spend time on the couch!

Came here with a friend on a Sunday morning around 11:30 AM. We couldn’t make a reservation or call ahead, so we meandered over and were told it was a 20 minute wait. But the food looked so good /​we had researched for too long the night before looking for a decent brunch place on the UES to pass up! So we just stood on the corner (the weather was nice enough that we could stand, and eventually sit, outside) and catch up with each other.
The wait ended up being only 10ish minutes! YAY! We sat outside, as the interior was completely full and looked too bustling for us to have an easy comversation. I ordered the shakasuka, which came out quickly and had ample eggs/​edible sauce, and it was so good that I used some of our table bread to sop up the remaining juices. Can’t quite remember what my friend had, but overall affordable and good portions – and great atmosphere! A gem for the upper east side.
Our waitress didn’t rush us either, as we talked instead of looking at the menu the first few times, and talked instead of leaving, even though there were customers waiting. A great reunion with the help of this cute brunch spot!
Drinks seem a little pricey, so docking 0.5 stars (my friend wasn’t that happy about her tiny coffee cup).

This is a neighborhood favorite.
It is hard to think of a time when this UES restaurant was not crowded with satisfied customers. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to accommodate guests, and the service has been very good in my experiences. What keeps people coming back, though, is the high quality of food.
I came here this past weekend and ate from the brunch menu for the first time. Our group ordered the eggs benedict and grilled chicken club. The eggs were poached well and made for a great meal. The chicken club was enormous, including bacon, cheddar, tomatoes, avocado, and herb mayonnaise. I would definitely get it again.
I have also tried the restaurant’s other menus throughout the years, which are equally enjoyable. The pan-​roasted chicken entrée off the lunch menu is outstanding, and I like the duck, steak frites, and burger off the dinner menu. There are also pre-​theater (2 courses for $ 19.75) and prix-​fixe (3 courses — $ 38.00) dinner menus if you want to get a little more bang for your buck.
Looking forward to coming back again soon!

I came here with my bf on a kinda windy saturday. The restaurant was all packed so we sat outside. Which is still fine cause they turned on the heat for us.
I ordered a classic egg benedict with smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce aside. This is exactly the one and only place where I found hollandaise sauce acceptable (others are too sour for me). However the portion is quite small compared to a usual brunch set. It got me hungry like an hour and a half later. The texture of the smoked salmon is perfect but the smell is not so attractive. My bf had crabmeat omelette and he loved it! (I didn’t cause it’s too creamy)
My hibiscus tea is fine and the coffee is nothing impressive.
Overall it’s a nice place but if i have other choices, wouldn’t come back.

I live around the corner and have been coming here since they opened. The restaurant has been just ok the past few years, not sure why but this past weekend sealed the deal for me.
We were seated quickly, but never acknowledged thereafter– no water, menus, bread — until I grabbed the waitress and told her this was not acceptable, so minus one star.
The Omelette D’Alsace, described as smoked sausage and gruyère was horrible. The chef literally threw these oversized chunks of sausage into some eggs, and not even trace amounts of gruyère could be found. Minus another star for ruining an omelette.
And the last straw after being ignored and ruining my omelette and what actually infuriates me, is that I ordered hot chocolate and was charged EXTRA for whipped cream! It was less then $ 2.00 but talk about being nickeled and dimed. Just paid over $ 75.00 for two crappy omlettes and two bloody marys and get charged for whipped cream? Sorry wont be back.

C’est Très Jolie!
Café D’Alsace was such a great experience, I don’t have to write a lengthy review.
My sister and I came for brunch on a Sunday mid-​afternoon. The restaurant was intimate and played soft music in the background. The waitress was attentive and kept refilling our glasses of water. I had to ask if the water was free because when you eat in the city they will find something to charge. The waitress replied «No, the water is complimentary,» and I replied «It better be because, the way my college bank account is set up…»
Ordered: Croque Monsieur
Taste:
Sexy. Gruyère cheese in the middle, egg on top of the sandwich. The bread was so fresh and crispy I wanted to save the crust for later (I didn’t but imagine if I did). I am a big fan of food that makes love to my palate. This definitely made my Sunday.
P. S. My sister liked her food but it’s not about her, it’s about me right now. Thug Life
Will I come here again?: Bien Sur. You didn’t know I spoke French? I didn’t know either. I’m coming back to this café for a date. I think it would be beneficial to me that I know if the date doesn’t go well at least I will have a doggy bag to appreciate.

Si vas a visitar el Metropolitan Museum un sábado que cierra a las 9 pm, este es un sitio ideal para disfrutar de un brunch formidable en compañía de muchas personas.
El lugar te hace sentir que estás en algún recoveco de París. El ritmo del lugar es bastante acelerado, pero no por eso disminuye la atención que le dan a cada cliente. Tanto las chicas de la entrada como las meseras fueron de lo más atentas, serviciales, y veloces al tomarnos la órden y entregar las exquisiteces,
Para comenzar bien el brunch mood pedimos un Prosecco que llegó derramando lágrimas de alegría en nuestros ojos (y en la copa tipo flauta en la que estaba vertido), al ver y degustar que la temperatura era la ideal y que la copa daría pie a varias fotitos del recuerdo!
Para hacer panza y compartir pedimos unos poros tibios con vinagreta que estaban riquísimos, y que cumplieron a cabalidad su función de aperitivo sano.
Como plato fuerte pedí el omelet Maison. Me encantó la textura y sabor, así como las papas rostizadas que lo acompañaban.
Este lugar no escatima en ingredientes y calidad, razón por la cual terminamos súper satisfechas, contentas y listas para caminar por horas.

Returned a little over a year later for dinner and you’ve lost a star. The hostess was not around to greet us (that’s fine, everyone needs a potty break, right?). The server was initially attentive but then apparently got lost in the matrix. I saw her working 3 – 4 other tables with wild abandon. We were left to our devices, literally.
The dinner food was great, my steak was cooked to perfection. I’m not a fan of shoestring fries, but the kid loved them. The sautéed spinach was a tad salty, but flavorful. The halibut was moist and tender (hehehehe). The cheeseburger was cooked well, however, the kid was unimpressed.
I may go back, in another year. For brunch only.

We went with my wife for brunch. The place was pretty busy. All the outdoor spots were taken so we were seating inside, which is fine since we did not have a reservation.
The service was good and fast. Our drinks arrived quickly but the complementary bread arrived at the same time as our dish, unfortunate. I order steak and eggs which was ok and cooked as I requested, accompanied by a small salad and roasted potatoes.
So this place would have a 4 if my wife was not completely disappointed with her Shakshouka, under-​cooked and with a lot of almost raw onions.
We would go back though, to give a second chance.

Came here for Restaurant Week last night!
We made reservation in advance for a table of 2. Despite the fact that we had a reservation at 730 both my friend and I were running late. we got there about 15 mins after our reserved time, the hostess and waiters in the restaurant were nice enough to still let us get seated right away even when they were really busy and pretty much had a full house!
We got seated right away when we got there at one of a 3 people corner table which was nice with lots of space for the two of us.
To be honest I actually did not look at the menu before I came in, but my friend picked this place. I was really amused by the quality of food they serve for restaurant week menu! as you probably already know. usually they don’t put their best food/​expensive ingredients in this rest week menu but this place surprised me. They did have a great selections of food on the rw menu with huge portions. Def worth the money.
It was a fix price of $ 38 (one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert)
Drinks. We each got a drink off the flutes menu (bubbles cocktail to be specific) — $ 11
I had the strawberry liquer + bubbles mix — taste a bit like cough syrup to me. but my friend loved it
She got the peach purée with bubbles — i liked this! Both are not very strong
We both started with the soft shell crab as app. Came with a bit of salad. It was pretty flavorful but a bit on the sour side
Entrée
Was feeling steak, so i got the steak frites. The steak was quite juicy and fries were good! not soggy at all. came with a side of bone marrow tooo which is my fave! def hgh quality right there for this price. Very filling I could not finish
My friend got the seafood choucroute. -
This one was HUMONGOUS. Comes with a lot of cabbage on the bottom tho. I really liked it! Obviously we couldn’t finish.
Dessert
I had the chocolate cake + pistacchio ice cream — the pistacchio ice cream is SUPER pistacchio-ish.which is great! Seems like they made this themselves if I am correct. I like it a lot
My friend had the peach tart with some sour flavor fruity sorbet (I cant remember what it was sorry) — It was great too!
Overall food wise I give it a 4.7 stars.
My only complaint is that the servers (person who take our food away) kept coming back every few minutes. Even when we obviously were still eating our food and had a lot left. He came at least 5 times. We felt like we were being rushed out of the restaurant constantly. Which i think was pretty overwhelming. that could change.

I decided to take my mom and my husband out to try the traditional Alsatian cuisine of my mother’s heritage. This place was recommended to us by a friend and boy I am glad she did! We each had a drink, entrée and desert.
Drinks: The drink menu is quite extensive with plenty of wines and beers to suit every palate. Reasonably priced. I had a ginger saison beer on draft and a glass of Alsatian Riesling. My mother also had a glass of the Riesling and my husband had a Dark n’ Stormy. True to the claims, Alsatian Riesling is indeed very dry and crisp. It was perfect for a hot summer evening. The Dark n’ Stormy, however wasn’t dark at all — just rum and ginger beer, no splash of cola or wedge of lime. But my husband said it was still quite good without it.
Entrees: I opted for the baeckeoffe, my mother had the choucroute garnie and my husband had a selection of three sausages that came with mashed potatoes and choucroute. The baeckeoffe was amazing! The broth was incredibly flavorful and the entire dish was so filling and so delicious. I would love to have this again in the winter. My mom loved the choucroute garnie and my husband enjoyed the sausages. I had a bite of the choucroute and it was very good.
Dessert: After reading so much praise in the reviews for the chocolate gâteau cake, I recommended that to my husband since he is a big chocolate lover. So he got that, I got the crème brûlée and my mother had the desert special of the day — the name of which I forgot, but it came with a bunch of berries and had a raspberry coulis. All the desserts were amazing and my husband said that the gâteau lived up to the rave reviews.
Service: The staff were all friendly and pleasant. The restaurant started filling up rather quickly so they seemed a bit harried. But our waiter was attentive and every staff member was quick with a smile and ready to assist.
Atmosphere: The place itself is quite lovely and evokes a feeling of casual class. My only complaint is that the seats are very close together and for our party of three in a corner we felt right on top of each other as well as out neighboring guests. I wish the spacing between tables had a wider berth and the tables themselves were a touch bigger. We felt quite cramped, which isn’t a pleasant feeling on a hot summer day.
Overall, I give this place 4 our of 5 stars. The cuisine is delicious and while a touch pricey, it’s still reasonable for the quality you receive. This is a wonderful place for small groups of 4 people and under, but I wouldn’t recommend it for larger groups. The classy atmosphere makes it ideal for a date night out. I look forward to coming back.

So good, meng. This place is easy, breezy, delicious French food. They have a good amount of outdoor seating which is also heated! Indoors, the interiors are gilded and roomy but a little louder than the peace of sitting outdoors along quiet 2^nd Ave.
We ordered the Pear-​Chesnut crêpe ($ 14) to split amongst 4 people. This was regrettable because we should all have ordered our own. It was SO GOOD. The combination of pears-​chocolate-​mint-​whipped cream was refreshing, light, and the perfect amount of sweet.
I then had the Maryland Crab Omelette ($ 16) with avocado, corn, and cheese. The portion was huge and there was an ample amount of quality crab. The whole thing was creamy and I was killing myself trying to finish it all. (This is a matter of wanting more deliciousness in my mouth but also feeling too full to function, people!) Came with a small salad and some potatoes to complete the dish. Veritably one of the most satisfactory brunches I’ve had in NY. Portions were great, price was super reasonable, and the weather was delightfulllllllll. What more can a girl ask for? Oh yeah… more of that crêpe.

I had a good experience here. Our waiter was extremely friendly and accommodating. The puff pastry /​bread they serve before the meal is divine and buttery.
Taking off stars for the actual food. Not sure if it’s due to Restaurant Week or not, but the quality of food left some to be desired. I ordered the Seafood Bisque, Steak dish, and Flourless Chocolate Cake. The bisque was very watery and the consistency was just not right for a bisque. Maybe they ran out of soup and decided to add water? That’s what it seemed like, at least. The steak dish comes with a steak filet, gratin, and oxtail. It was alright. The duck dish my mom got was much better. The highlight of the night was definitely my dessert! The flourless chocolate cake was surprisingly light for a flourless cake. It reminded me a heavier lava cake, and it came with raspberry sauce and a side of vanilla icecream. So good.
Not sure if I would give this restaurant another shot during non-​restaurant week as the normal prices are pretty high (think this restaurant should be $$$ not $$), but I would definitely come again for the desserts!

Je n’y suis allé qu’une seule fois. Donc c’est pas assez pour être content ou déçu. Mais j’ai été déçu par les moules frites, l’assaisonnement était trop trop sales et poivre. Mais le service était bon.