The Bluebell Cafe

Great place for brunch. My partner and I went there late morning. We were greeted by friendly staff. Service was fantastic. We both ordered the omelette and it was great. I am still full. We will definitely go back.

I’ve been here a few times for brunch with my boyfriend since we’re in the area. I would give it more of a 3.5 rather than just a 3. It is a solid brunch spot in the area (there aren’t that many brunch options in this neighborhood). It is rustic, cutie, and has your standard brunch food items. Prices are also decent.
My favorite spot is right at the bar (if you are a party of two) or further into the restaurant (vs. right up front near the windows).
FOOD/​DRINKS:
–Steak & eggs: this is good! comes with a bit of fruit, potatoes (or fries if you ask), and a biscuit
–Side of bacon: This is good to split with 2 people — they give you enough bacon
–Omelette: Big portion with potatoes and a biscuit. I usually add more veggies than what comes with the dish (you can pick 2 and add on for extra $)
–Bloody Mary: I always get one of these when I come. Nothing fancy (doesn’t come with any garnishes), but it is good and spicy.

My favorite brunch item in New York: the hangar steak and eggs. Everyone does it but I haven’t been anywhere that does it quite so well. I like my animal medium and eggs sunny side up, both smothered in mustard. Comes with fruit, a biscuit (scone) and strawberry jam for a bit of after. They do good coffee too.

Always a good break away from a busy morning. This is my happy go to for a light yet filling breakfast and a chill space.
I only order the Bluebell breakfast:
Soft biscuit, jam, eggs any style (I opted for poached today), and home fries. Oh, and a few fruit as décor and a snack – usually cantaloupe and grapes. Their home fries lean more towards thinly sliced potatoes, borderline fries, but I dig it.
Friendly staff, quick service, comfy space, good breakfast. All smiles here.

Had a wonderful experience with Sheila in costumer service… Can’t wait to come back to this place!

We ate a really nice breakfast here on our trip to NYC. We wanted something other than a bagel. I had a really nice omelette and coffee. It was a cute little place, not too crowded. The omelette had come with meat in it at first, and they had no problem fixing it. Got the correct order pretty quickly in fact. No complaints :) My bf had the eggs benedict and really liked that a lot too! It was the perfect spot for breakfast!

A really great brunch spot! We went on a Sunday morning and after a short wait, were seated promptly at the front of the restaurant. It’s a very cozy place that almost feels like your in someone’s home. They offer counter and table seating and have a full bar. The seating is first come first serve and the place was really crowded but we were there early enough that there was barely a wait. The service was fantastic and quick. The menu offered a wide variety of traditional brunch foods and a few surprises. We had the brioche French toast which was super thick with lemon curd and a raspberry compote on top. It was so delicious and would recommend it highly. I also had the Bluebell breakfast with came with sausage, bacon, biscuit, 2 eggs, some fruit and potatoes with a side of fantastic raspberry preserves. It was all delicious and very affordable. We also had the omelette which was cooked perfectly stuffed with your option of ingredients. The food came quickly and was wonderful. I’m glad we found this great brunch spot in Gramercy.

This place is consistently excellent. Great food, good light, and lots of individual tables and power outlets. Would be a great place to study or work remotely. The red quinoa salad is yum. Get it with the chicken. Usually chicken add ins are dry and plain but theirs could be eaten on its own it’s so good and well seasoned. Harney & Sons mango iced tea, potato leek soup, and homemade pastries are also a win.

Amazing breakfast and lunch spot. Loved the ambiance and décor. We enjoyed the buttermilk pancakes, omelette with bacon and mushrooms and the veggie wrap. All were delicious. Service was great and friendly.

LOVE THIS place, I work in Union Sq and can’t believe I have never ventured over here, it’s a hidden gem. My friend and I split a chicken salad wrap and the curried chicken salad sandwich. Both were amazing!
Friendly place, really cute, cozy — the perfect spot to catch up with a friend :) I will definitely definitely be back!

Very cute brunch option for Glamercy Park!
Post NYHM. I was hungry for something delicious and brunch-​esque… And when my brunch babe and I arrived around 11am on a Sunday we were seated immediately… However the wait for parties larger than 2 was long.
They serve bottomless Irving farm coffee and a very ranged selection of options, from pancakes, to sandwhiches, salads and then typical brunch egg fare.
I got the omlette with spinach and muchrooms, it came with a five star biscuit that I inhaled, super delicious non greasy homefries, and a pretty good omlette.
My brunch babe got the bluebell breakfast and definitely looked like a good deal as it came with a generous portion of varied things to brunch on.
Overall I would recommend as a great brunch option for the area!

This spot is a gem! I came in for lunch about noon, sat at the bar and had a great turkey club sandwich, amazing! it’s a little pricey for lunch I find, but maybe not for the area. I don’t know that neighborhood that well but this spot is worth a stop in. In fact, I went back the next day for lunch and had the goat cheese omelet, also delicious! The staff was friendly and not overbearing, the food came out within a reasonable time and tasted fresh.
I’ll def be back, and you should go too!

My favorite brunch place in the Gramercy area! I come here every weekend and although the lines always appear along, I never end up waiting more than 15 minutes.
The wait staff are friendly and super efficient.
I’m a big fan of the country eggs– sausage gravy over a biscuit– with scrambled eggs and home fries. The coffee is great too! (I believe they get it from Irving farm).

Good brunch spot just a couple of blocks south of Penelope but much easier to get in to! The interior is cute with exposed brick walls.
I had simple eggs over easy that came with a biscuit instead of toast as well as both bacon and sausage. It also came with breakfast potatoes… but they were just french fries. Literally. French fries. Food was tasty and portion was much more than I could eat.

Very cozy, warm interior. No complaints!
Fries were extra amazing.
Stumbled upon this place on Unilocal,but I did not know about the atmosphere. This place seems like it also has amazing dessert. Very quiet inside which is a nice escape from NYC streets.
We will be there again soon to try the eggs Benedict!

I’ve walked by this place so many times, but never got a chance to go in and check them out. A friend was visiting this past weekend and I decided Sunday brunch would be a perfect time to finally eat here (and I’m glad we did).
When you walk in, there’s a long ramp that leads you into the middle of the restaurant, or should I say large inviting nook in a suburban kitchen. It’s a very open dining area, with tables all over, but enough room to walk around and not be sharing meals with the people sitting at the table next to you. There’s a nice brick wall that runs the entire side of the place and rustic wooden floors, giving it a «used» look. The bar looks like a kitchen island, with a tile counter and cabinets behind the bar. This definitely makes you feel as though you’re not in the middle of Manhattan, but in some faraway country kitchen, with delicious home cooked meals coming your way. All the waiters/​servers were wearing plaid, which I thought was a cool touch.
I got a coffee and ordered the the three egg omelette with onions, peppers, and cheddar. Beware, the coffee is super strong! I love coffee but not a big fan of very strong coffee. I added my normal small amount of milk and a Splenda, and it definitely has its strong, tangy aftertaste to it. At first I thought it was just bad, but our waitress informed me that it’s super strong.
The food came out and it looked great. Another heads up, their brunch portions are huge! I’m a big fan of biscuits and want them to be warm and flaky, however, this one was a bit cold. It was still pretty good, as I don’t eat biscuits quite as often as I’d like to, and was even better with their jam. The omelette was decent — nothing special. The cheese was very stringy, and I could’ve used some more onions and peppers. The potatoes were pretty good — they’re diced and mixed with finely chopped peppers and onions too.
The service is a tad slow, even though they weren’t busy.
Overall, a very warm and welcoming restaurant, and definitely a place I’ll come back to. Good date spot too.

Love this place. Its one of my go-​to brunch spots. Its perfect for weekend mornings when you have no plans because they don’t take reservations. I’ve been seated in as little as 5 min before. Even groups of 4 – 6 can usually be seated in as little as 20 minutes.
The service is usually pretty good and the food is great. Simple dishes but delicious.
Their eggs benny with smoked salmon, omelettes, and brioche french toast are all very good. The french toast is definitely a must try item.
Not much to say other than that. Its a solid brunch spot with no reservations. Thats enough to make me happy. If you are a big planner and want to make sure you will be seated immediately this is not the place for you. For me its perfect.

Our favorite neighborhood brunch place for years. My husband & I are super picky because I grew up in a restaurant & my husband is a master chef. We are critics but we are fair. This place is really good! Constancy can be an issue with some restaurants, but not here. We’ve had a few meals with flaws, but they’re usually spot on.
I usually get the Country special eggs. Today I had a grilled shrimp salad. It was really tasty. Shrimp cooked perfectly; the green dressing made from yogurt my new favorite. Healthy and yummy!
We sat at the bar. The bartender/​server was friendly and attentive. I Almost hate to write a 5 star review because more people may find out about their excellence. It’s so busy on weekends there’s always a wait to get a table… because it’s worth it. Get there early if you don’t want a wait.

Randomly stopped by Bluebell Café because I was hungry and a random lady on the street saw me reading their menu outside the restaurant and swore I «had» to try it. I’m glad I took up on her offer!
Bluebell Café’s a cute little place tucked away amongst many restaurants in that area. It’s not the biggest place, so if you have a party of 4 or more, it might not be the ideal spot. The décor is homey rustic country, and each table is painted with bluebell flowers.
I was greeted right away and their service is on point. They promptly seated me and served me drinks. And like magic, they always knew when I needed something but otherwise, left me to enjoy my meal without much interruptions.
I had the Norwegian smoked salmon and Bluebell brie burger. The salmon was a little salty by itself but paired really well with the rest of the dish. Portion was generous and enough to share with 2 – 3 unless you’re hungry.
The burger was tasty as well and cooked to my desired temperature. The bun was toasted and initially I thought it the bottom was a little overdone and hard as I’m the type that likes to cut my burger in half. However, it turns out that because the bun was that way, my burger stayed intact every bite! I don’t know about you but it is a definite pet peeve when my sandwiches and burgers fall apart mid-​consumption. It also came with a pickle wedge that was a tad spicy and delicious.
The only reason why they don’t get 5 stars from me is because their french fries were in consistent. Some were crunchy and tasty and the other half was soggy. Definitely not ok but I as hungry and didn’t think it was worth sending back or complaining. All in all, I would go back!

My friend recommend this spot and I am glad he did! Inside is very clean, spacious, and well decorated. The staff was very friendly and made sure our glasses were always full.
It’s been a while since I was there but I’ve had a main dinner dish with pork and it was amazing! I’ve also had a pastry with ice cream for dessert, I’m very upset I forgot the names but it’s very distinct on the menu and I do recommend. Both dishes were very flavourful, well presented, and definitely filled me up. Price is a little up there but the quality and taste is there too.