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Café Henri
Category: Restaurants French French [Edit]
27 Bedford St(between Downing St & Houston St)
New York, NY 10014
Neighborhood: West Village
(212) 243-2846
- Nearest Transit:
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Houston St (1, 2)
Spring St (A, C, E)
W 4 St (A, B, C, D, E, F, M)
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 8 am - 12 am
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
110 reviews for Café Henri
Review Highlights
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"They have a variety of crepes from savory to sweet." In 34 reviews -
"had the omlette with salmon leek and goat cheese." In 13 reviews -
"I'll definitely be back to try the eggs benedict next time." In 6 reviews
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109 reviews in English
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Review from Abby S.
New York, NY
1/8/2012
Im in love! This place is so amazing yet so simple and low key. I was here for brunch, not a very long wait that day but the place had a good amount of people.Super super tiny. A bit cramped inside, im surprised the servers are able to maneuver around!
For a French place, it is really really reasonable. I was so excited at how cheap it was. Usually brunch is a bit on pricier side esp in the West village. i love their menu. they have everything!!!! so many crepes, sandwiches, amazing soups, eggs benedict... mmmmmmm yum!!!
I had to try their crepes. I got the crepe Henri with spicy sausage, roasted red peppers, and ratatouille. It was sooo great! good sausage, the roasted red peppers added a little something special to it, and the ratatouille was to die for. Perfect! I tried my friends eggs benedict and it was delicious. What is in their hollandaise sauce?? it was magic!
In the end our bill was only 25 bucks!!! soooo cheap! im definitely coming back here to try everything on the menu!!! -
Review from Veena V.
4/19/2012
A little slice of France in the w. village! Cafe Henri serves up french classics usually found in brasseries and boulangeries. Sandwiches and crepes make up the main fare and breakfast (aka petit dejeuner) can be ordered at any time.
The food was yummy, I got a crepe henri, where you can choose 3 fillings. I ordered mine with eggs, swiss cheese and mushrooms. My friend got eggs florentine. I also ordered a cafe au lait and my friend, a lemonade. When my cappuccino came, I was overwhelmed, it was HUGE! Imagine a huge bowl of soup, now replace the soup with coffee. (The waitress did warn me, but the small picture on the menu was no comparison for the real thing). That said, it was the perfect sipping size for the long lazy lunch that we had.
What I loved is that we sat in there for two hours as customers meandered in and out, but we never felt rushed to pay the check and leave. (In fact, they didn't bring the check till we asked).
It's a super cute spot with pretty inexpensive eats. A lovely way to spend an afternoon. This is going on my favorites list.
ps. my only complaint is that the mesclun green salad could have been fresher and I don't think my friend's lemonade was great. -
Review from Lauren K.
1/17/2012
Great spot. Tiny tiny, so get there early for brunch if you want to avoid a line. It's located in a particularly scenic part of the West Village, so if you have to wait, its not a very big deal. The french onion soup is out of this world. The gruyere on top of the soup is crispy, melty, and in a generous portion. Yum yum yum. I usually get the croque madame when I'm here. Baguette tastes fresh, and all the brunch options are simple and very flavorful.
They have a variety of savory and sweet crepes... Haven't tried those but friends that I was with enjoyed them quite a bit. Prices are great, and organic ingredients are an added perk! -
Review from Jim P.
New York, NY
5/20/2012
Delicious short rib sandwich. Cappuccino was nice a large though at the expense of the espresso-milk ratio. No wait on a Saturday prime brunch time also a plus. However, wasn't particularly a fan of the make-your-own-crepe.
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Review from Amy W.
Manhattan, NY
5/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
A little French brunch place in west village, love their soup-sized coffee latte, my vege crepe is pretty small, so were my other friends' dishes. the only relatively bigger plate is the egg benedict, order that one if you are hungry.
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Review from Tony M.
Forest Hills, NY
4/9/2012
hmmm majority of the reviews of Cafe Henri are in the range of 4 or 5 stars... you know what? they are right! Solid spot for brunch...get the eggs benedict!!!!
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Review from Tim L.
Redwood City, CA
4/1/2012
We came in here for a quick and small bite before heading off to lunch. Menu looked great, but I only had the fruit salad while my son had eggs and sausage. Loved the small cozy feel of the place and I think it's perfectly fine for young kids as long as they don't feel the need to run around and/or scream. Definitely would return to Cafe Henri if back in the area.
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Review from Sameer P.
Brooklyn, NY
4/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is a cute little french place. The lemonade was a bit weak, too much ice and not that much flavor. The merguez sandwich was super tasty though so that made up for it.
Much smaller than la note, if I remember la note correctly. -
Review from Julianne T.
PECK SLIP, NY
3/29/2012
I really love this place. Food is good, the french waitress was sweet, and there is something for everyone here. Great tuna salad made from an actual piece of tuna cooked to order, not tuna from a can mixed with too much mayo (gross). The salmon crepe is also very good. This is a nice casual date spot or for a few friends to gather.
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Review from Sarah K.
Manhattan, NY
12/14/2011
I absolutely Cafe Henri. One of the gems I discovered once moving to SoHo/West Village area.
I've come here at least 2x a month since September.... again, at least.
Every time I go, I ALWAYS order the French Onion Soup. I either only order the soup or add it onto a crepe. I used to love Le Grainne (a French cafe like Cafe Henri) in Chelsea until I discovered Cafe Henri. Cafe Henri's soup is richer, has a giant fresh sprig of rosemary on top that I like to tear up and eat with my soup, and has more ingredients in it. Le Grainne's French Onion Soup is a little lacking on its staple, onions.
I read reviews on various dishes before going to Cafe Henri and I wholeheartedly agree that the Eggs Benedict here is exactly what Eggs Benedict should be like. It doesn't say it on the menu but order the Eggs Benedict with salmon... it's delicious.
Another favorite of mine is the Saumon Fume, Creme Au Basilic crepe (smoked salmon, grilled vegetables, fresh basil cream). Everything is perfect together and just melts in your mouth. Usually when I have a crepe with cream, the crepe becomes too rich to eat halfway through but every bite of this crepe with its basil cream is delectable.
I love the ambiance of this place too. It's very cozy and cute. There are two main servers here, both whom are quite attentive and make sure my water glass is always full.
Lastly, the coffee here comes in a gigantic cup and is very good. I'm not a big fan of coffee so I'm quite picky about it. I get coffee here every other visit, which is quite often for me.
Note: they use organic ingredients and for organic foods, the price is great! -
Review from Eva Z.
Manhattan, NY
Super atmosphere, day or night. Early evenings here are filled with older couples, which I don't mind as it's quiet enough to have a conversation with your partner. Their regulars consist of older gentlemen. Note, the only thing not available after 4pm off their menu are the eggs benedict. Smoked Salmon sandwich and salad is a large meal good for sharing, otherwise expect to take it home. Their grande coffees are super large for those who like to get high on caffeine. Nutella and banana crepe IS indeed as good as it looks. $1.5 coffee - WHAAAAAAAAAT?
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Review from Anne G.
Manhattan, NY
2/14/2012
Cafe Henri is small, simple and low-key. The decor is minimal: bare wooden tables, rustic decor and chalkboard menus with the days specials scribbled on them hanging on the walls.
The whole restaurant is tiny and maybe can fit 20 people maximum at any one time but it's huge front windows make up for any space issues by providing the whole restaurant with light. When I arrived at 3pm on a Saturday with two friends, we were seated right away.
The kitchen in the back is open, allowing those sitting near to watch as servers prepare food and drinks.
We all started with cappuccinos, with the most amazing froth I've ever seen in my life. They were delicious (and made for some good instagram photos). My friends both got crepes and I had the croque monsieur and a mimosa. Everything was excellent. The service was good, considering there was one waitress for a place filled with 20 people. The best part- the price! I think it came out to only around $20 a person with drinks and tip. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday afternoon at all. -
Review from Rahul R.
Jersey City, NJ
1/21/2012
Hands down the best little french cafe in town. The orange with caramel crepe and the goat cheese crepe were to die for! The croissants, buttery, light and soft. It was close to the ones in Paris. The only issue is that the place is really tiny! Their wine selection is great and the service is personalized and fantastic! I'd be here every week for brunch if I could.
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Review from Daniel D.
10/21/2011
I really enjoyed my brunch here! Not too crowded (so you can get a table), but not empty either.
My crepe and fruit salad were yummy. -
Review from Thalia K.
New York, NY
9/25/2011 1 photo
Eight days in Paris. Mission to find the best crepes in town. Creperie Josselin was the clear winner beating out Cafe Breizh and Creperie Pen-ty.
My take-away from the experience (besides sudden cravings for savory crepes every time I pass a creperie in NYC) is that crepes are not complete without a jug of dry cider, preferably from Brittany.
Cafe Henri made my night (and my ham, swiss & egg crepe) complete when I discovered they serve dry apple cider by the miniature bottle. Enough to share with a friend if you're a lightweight like me.
Perhaps someone should get them a set of earthenware jugs to put the finishing touch on one of the most authentic French hole-in-the-wall experiences you'll set foot in this side of the Atlantic. I'll definitely be back to try the eggs benedict next time. -
Review from A N.
Brooklyn, NY
4/10/2012
Now here's a gem of a restaurant-- the food is decidedly good and the decor isn't unduly fussy. The place is just shy of being expensive and a meal here is well-worth the investment. I ate the pancake with ratatouille and chicken, and it was first rate.
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Review from V R.
Jersey City, NJ
2/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
I loved Cafe Henri. We went there for a late lunch on Saturday. We got a savory Crepe and the lamb sausage sandwich. Both were pretty except. I would have liked some sort of cheese on the sandwich though, but that's just me. We then ordered a fruit crepe which was amazing. The cold chocolate and cappuccino were just so-so.
Also, always order the large fresh OJ. The small is at most two gulps. -
Review from Tara H.
New York, NY
7/8/2011
After a week in Provence and Paris, I randomly stumbled into this place yesterday afternoon when I found myself caught in a summer t-storm.
From the moment I stepped in, I felt like I was in France again. The ambience is cute and rustic, the place is tiny, the menu is authentic and the servers even speak limited English.
I ordered the salmon and potato salad and sat by the window. The food appeared within 10 minutes, was fresh, beautiful and delicious. A little pricey at $17 including tip but hey, it's the west village.
Love love love this place. Be back soon xo -
Review from Devin S.
8/3/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Very affordable, very tasty French bistro in the village. I come here probably once every 1-2 weeks either for lunch or dinner since I work in the area, and the food is consistently good. Sandwiches, crepes, soup - all delicious. Plus all the sandwiches and savory crepes are served with a big sprig of rosemary, so you can always mix some in for extra flavor!
Service is quick and prices are fair based on what I usually see in the area. The only thing holding back a fifth star is their lemonade. I'm not a huge fan of super sugary anything, but this seemingly had NO sugar whatsoever - and lemonade is definitely supposed to have a good amount of sugar, otherwise it's just lemon water. Food-wise, though, I doubt that you could go wrong with anything you order here. -
Review from Gary K.
Cooperstown, NY
12/18/2011
Outstanding food. The coffee is to die for. I had the three egg omelette with bacon, mushrooms, and leeks. Wow! Excellent balance of flavors and clearly not store bought eggs.
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Review from Drisana M.
New Haven, CT
3/13/2012
SO YUMMY! My boyfriend and I both got the nutella crepes and a fruit smoothie--safe, but delicious. I really really wanted to try everything on the menu. My only complaint is that the servings are a little small, even for me, and usually, I pick like a bird at my food.
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Review from ANASTASSIA B.
Brooklyn, NY
1/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great place to go for breakfast. Or a second breakfast, which I found myself having here after a hard workout at a local gym.
I've even seen a celeb here, Mike Myers, I assume it's his local breakfast spot?! He doesn't look as funny in person, as he does on the big screen :(
Order the cafe au lait (which comes in a HUGE coffee mug *heart*) and a savory buckwheat crepe filled with any one of their many choices (mushrooms + goat cheese is my favorite). And if your with company, order a simple Beurre-Sucre crepe (fresh butter and sugar) or a Citron-Sucre crepe (lemon and sugar).
I've been here only a few times, and had a great experience each time.
Service and food, done in a timely manner, with great decor makes me want to linger here for hours. -
Review from margot t.
Brooklyn, NY
3/23/2011
This cafe actually makes me think I'm back in France for a few moments, so I enjoy that.
As I am vegan, I have yet to enjoy the rest of the menu past the lovely coffee, but it is an adorable little cafe that is tucked away out of the hustle of NYC and it's insanity. Would get 4 stars if it had one thing I could nibble on....
Se detendre et respirer ici dans ce cafe. -
Review from J L.
Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY
2/2/2012
Visited Café Henri for brunch on a Sunday around 12pm and found a full restaurant which was kind of anticipated. We were told a 15-20 minute wait and it was about that. There was only one server and one food runner on. Subsequently, the service was fine but not great. The coffee is pretty good, the mimosas not so much. Our food (croque madame, eggs benedict and mushroom crepes) though pretty delicious was luke warm at best when it arrived at our table and only got colder as we were seated right next to the door. All things considered, the pricing is great for the location. Will most likely return.
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Review from Vicky C.
4/5/2011 6 photos
Had I not already agreed to meet someone here I would not have made the trek out here when the sky decided it wanted to spew out icy rain, wind and snow. But boy was it pretty to look at when I was thawing out in the warm interior of this quaint cafe.
I arrived around 9pm, the cafe was half filled. I got a seat and my cute server (Chantel?) didn't mind that my date was going to be late, indefinitely.
I ordered a bottle of white wine (the room was warm and I read the previous reviews that the reds are not stored in a nice dark, slightly chilled place) and the white cheese platter. The wine looked very big when you're drinking alone (at the moment!) and the cheese looked very little for over 10 bucks. But I actually didn't get to finish it so I guess I can't complain.
My date finally arrived (26 minutes late) and we ordered. I don't quite remember everything, but the mushroom soup was wonderful, if a little too pureed. The savory crepe was just not my style and the creme brulee had too bitter a top crust, and a little too bland.
My dining partner decided to be lazy and I had to feed him the entire meal. At least I got the whole bottle of wine to myself. And I got a ride home (which is why I got the wine all to myself, I'm not an alcoholic!) -
Review from Mark H.
San Antonio, TX
6/4/2011
SETUP: 10-day vacation in New York May 2011.
CAST: Three die-hard foodies.
RANK: 2nd (for lunch)
They had the best coffee and second-best for lunch (Le Bonne Soup was first). The eggs benedict were textbook - which I would say was a high mark. The atmosphere was great though - shoulder-to-shoulder dining, locals lined everywhere - and even out the door. -
Review from Annie H.
12/9/2010
Take your time and relax, and keep in mind the circular continuum of time as you sit in this quaint little cafe, sipping on tea/coffee/wine and patiently await your delicious concoction inside a dreamy crepe cover. (cause you're not going anywhere for a while...)
The crepes are delicious here, especially the one with fresh orange slices for the sweet crepe (I've tried most of them on the menu, and yes, it's a world of difference) and the savory turkey/cheese/ratatouille one (I've only had 2-3 savory crepes, but this one's awesome).
Wonderful place to spend an afternoon catching up with people, with a book, or just relax by yourself. Just keep in mind, if anything is 110% French here, it's the service pace - but it makes it the perfect place to slow down, and smell the crepes. -
Review from Keith T.
2/12/2011
It's an adorably cozy atmosphere in here. It's laid-back and quiet and the staff is helpful but not obnoxious.
Their savory crepes are delicious. -
Review from Matthew L.
Manhattan, NY
6/12/2011
I have been to Cafe Henri's location in Long Island City for lunch and I had always wanted to try their breakfast so I stopped in today. I arrived shortly after they opened and was pleased to find that I had the place all too myself! Their village location is great, residing on a quiet residential block in a cozy little place that was perfect for relaxing considering I had just came from working the overnight shift and just wanted to enjoy a nice quiet meal. I also appreciated that my waiter didn't hover over my table but was still able to make sure I was happy.
I ordered the cafe au lait and also les oeufs benedict (eggs benedict if you couldn't guess) and both were fantastic. The eggs benedict was great - the hollandaise sauce was very rich and creamy and the eggs were prepared perfectly. The cafe au lait came in a rather large cup and was quite good as well.
I would have given this place 6 stars if they had given me a complimentary newspaper to read while I waited for my food. -
Review from Ricole O.
Phoenix, AZ
7/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wonderful! After living in France for 6 months this is most authentic french food I have seen yet. The eggs benedict were the best I have ever had. The cafe au lait was served in bowl and was delicious. Finally we had the orange and carmel crepe that was wonderful. I cannot wait to go back!
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Review from Brianne S.
Brooklyn, NY
9/26/2010
My only complaint about this place was that my server took a bit too long with my check. But it is a French restaurant and that is how things work in France, so I can't say I blame her.
I had the leek and goat cheese crepe and a crepe au chocolat for dessert. Holy hell these crepes were divine. My dinner crepe was better than any that I had had in Paris, and I don't just mean street crepes. I went to plenty of sit down places and Cafe Henri is better. So great. I will come back frequently and with friends. I hope I come back with a date instead of my best friend because this place is super cute. -
Review from Celia S.
Los Angeles, CA
6/4/2009
I came here for brunch around 1pm on a Sunday, It was perfectly cozy, small and intimate and the best part, there was no wait!
They specialize in crepes and had a plethora of options on the menu anything from Sweet and fruity to Salmon filled and cheesy! After a long time of deliberating. my friend and I chose two and decided to split them--Both were absolutely amazing--some of the best crepes I have had! The coffee is equally as good, I love strong, black coffee and this exactly what I needed after a long Sat. night out--Good food and great coffee!
I really couldn't see myself coming here for anything other than brunch--its just that type of place but still awesome as a great brunch spot!
Perfect to chat up that new girl in your life or catch up with an old friend--whatever the case you will enjoy the food! You can never beat cheap and delicious!
--I don't believe they have air conditioning and it was quite warm when we went, so if you get sweaty you may actually not wanna bring a date here-- -
Review from M A.
Manhattan, NY
2/28/2011
A wonderful neighborhood cafe with great sweet (chestnut creme!) and savory crepes (goat cheese and mushrooms!). And the sandwiches are nothing to sneeze at! The lemon tart is to die for. And the coffee is served in large cups that makes you feel good just by looking at them.
It's a great place for a last night hang out with friends. -
Review from elise d.
Brooklyn, NY
11/18/2008
So I used to work here, which makes me hate and love it with greater fervor than any of you, including Jen F-is-for-flippant. She is cheap and is a bad tipper.
A lot of things about this place are totally adorable, including: big jolly Hilario and his mischievous little brother Miguel, the servers, the atmosphere, and whenever Felipe feels like drawing a smiley-face on a crepe. Sometimes he draws a spider web in chocolate which I told him was creepy numerous times.
If my dear friend and I were the 'adorable girls who give great pours of wine' (which we are and did), then I must inform future customers that she was fired rather unjustly and that I quit fairly soon thereafter. I cannot guarantee that the pours of wine will be as good, and you definitely won't hear '50 Sublime Chanteuses" at night anymore.
I would argue that the restaurant's atmosphere, despite its marginal soundtrack, is the salient good feature of this place. That includes the act of serving rather mediocre espresso drinks in big bowls, the yellow walls, tiny bathroom, interesting and intelligent clientele, and intimate seating arrangements. You can get free wireless and sit as long as you want and you will probably never be given the check without waiting, which is cute.
As for the food, it is sufficiently good. All the French people who came in ordered the crepe complete, which, though I never ate because I'm a vegetarian, I think I would recommend because they usually seemed satisfied. The mushroom and goat cheese crepe is also good. The sandwiches are all pretty awesome; oddly I ended up eating the swiss on baguette sandwich almost every night towards the end because somehow it is fucking perfect. Soups are good, omelets are great, and DON'T FORGET THE SPECIALS (boeuf a la bourguignon was always popular).
Desserts are mostly quite good, though I don't like the chocolate cake, and neither did the scary man who came in on my first day and told me "you shouldn't even be serving this." Oh and the almond croissants are pretty awesome.
None of the espresso drinks are really prepared properly, but they're all fine. Coffee is good, as are the fresh-squeezed citrus drinks. The wine list is apparently superb, not that I ever had the chance to try any of it. Usually the wines by the glass are good, though the reds are kept up high in the overly hot restaurant and can get too warm.
As for the 'branding disconnect', you don't know the half of it. The owner is a Jewish guy from Panama, the manager, chef, cooks and dishwashers are all Mexican, and yes, the majority of the servers are women from Belarus because SOMEONE in charge of hiring may or may not have a bit of a fetish. Everything everywhere is misspelled.
In the words of one of the servers: This is not France. -
Review from Reema S.
New York, NY
3/16/2009
Cafe Henri was the cherry on top of a perfect New York Sunday. The staff was friendly, the crowd lovely, and the food hearty. We ordered cappuccinos, pain au chocolat and a mixed cheese plate. Everything was beautifully presented and even though my friend and I lingered around for 2 hours, no one tried to hustle us out or give us the evil 'leave now before I force the check down your throat' eye...
Manhattan is fast becoming a starbucks and chipotle town...Savor these little gems while they're still around! -
Review from Benson Y.
5/21/2010
Bedford isn't one of those side streets I've gone down before in this part of the Village. Usually I wind up haunting better known streets like MacDougal or Thompson, but on our way to the Film Forum, my girlfriend and I decided to grab a quick bite here before our movie.
Cafe Henri is a cute little place which probably can't seat much more than a dozen people. It screams "cute little Bistro" down to the cute dog picture of their mascot. The menu is a combination of sandwiches, crepes, salads, appetizers (such as cheese plates) and more. Along one wall is a line of magazines for patrons to read and towards the back is the cooking area and rest room. The entire establishment is very clean and attractive looking, so points for presentation.
The waitress was nice and all smiles. Super efficient, but for some bizarre reason she found my desire for a Diet Coke endlessly amusing, giggling up a storm about it with her coworkers. Go figure.
I ordered the "La Salade de Chevre aux Raisins et aux Noix" (basically a goat cheese salad with grapes) with chicken. My girlfriend ordered the chicken in wine sauce (it was a special that night, so it's not on the menu I brought home to reference for this review). It's important to note this because my opinion of both these dishes differ quite wildly.
Let's start with the good. My girlfriend's plate was nice and big and she got a whole chicken leg (thigh and drumstick attached) drowning in the wine sauce with some small bits of veggies. The chicken was roasted nicely and the sauce was totally awesome. Sweet with a nice tartness but savory at the same time. It came with a small side salad that I was told was rather forgettable but nice to have. This portion of my review is going to be the most positive, because it's pretty much downhill from here.
But what about my dish? The salad itself was $10.50, I asked for "roasted chicken" which is included with several of the other salads and I was told "That's $5 more." That's good and fine, but for that price and when I hear "roast chicken", I expect a chicken breast, possibly with the skin still on from out of an oven or at the very least, a decent frying pan.
Instead, I got a medium sized plate with about six walnuts, six grapes, a handful of greens, about five cherry tomatoes, some shredded carrots and cucumber. There were four small "croutons" (really small pieces of nice bread) with a nice layer of goat cheese with rosemary on top. This, my friends was the highlight of the salad. What about the chicken you ask? The "roast chicken" that cost me $5 extra took the form of four, thinly sliced pieces of breast measuring approximately two inches across. The chicken was tasteless. Were it not for the mustard on the table, it would have had zero flavor. The salad greens were okay, but nothing special.
I wanted to give this place three stars, but I just feel so incredibly ripped off by that salad that I can't let it go. In Hell's Kitchen I can get a salad about 1.5x the size of this one with a full, well cooked breast of chicken. Frankly, I know way too many other good places to eat in the area to go back here and get ripped off again. -
Review from Alan G.
New York, NY
1/7/2009
Didn't really know what to expect, walking in here for a light dinner bite with a couple of friends. Whaddya know? Nicely done food, with good prices. My friends had crepes and I had an omelette with goat cheese, and all of us were happy. (You could stop reading right there - doesn't that just make you go awwww? I don't know, it's just nice to randomly walk in a place and have it not be an utter waste of time/money/empty stomach space. The cynical New Yorker in me always has that lowered expectation when I haven't thoroughly scouted a place out beforehand.)
My omelette came with salad and potatoes. Salad was light and springy, but the potatoes were a little soft for my taste. The seasoning was there though, more than making up for the fact that they didn't magically know I like my potatoes to be a little firmer. I thought it was very solid. We had desserts (chocolate/banana crepe etc.) and they were pretty good as well.
Had a good time. The seating arrangement is a little intimate, it's not large by any means, so it's a nice place to come and relax.
I'm kind of a beast, so I supplemented dinner with a snack quesadilla when I got home (this is common practice), but I was definitely pleasantly surprised tonight.
It's a lovely little place and I definitely plan on stopping by again.
(Also, their logo with the puppy is cute. I'm a sucker for it. I am very easily pleased.)Listed in: The Lonely Stomach Club
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Review from Josh M.
San Francisco, CA
9/21/2006 1 photo
Formerly Le Gamin, this tiny Greenwich Village cafe is the perfect place to steal away for a quick petit dejeuner or a romantic cafe au lait. Decorated in a french eclectic style, this 12 table hideaway serves great bowls of cafe au lait and offers a wall full of current and hip magazines to peruse as you sip. I only came for breakfast, but they have a great looking lunch menu and a selection of desserts which could accompany your afternoon or evening coffee.
If you're in the West Village and want a great little neighborhood bistro to have a little bite, read your paper, or do a little e-mail on your laptop (or write an on-site Yelp review!), this one's a keeper. -
Review from Paul M.
Brooklyn, NY
9/8/2011
I went here for breakfast with a friend. It's a cozy space, that wasn't crowded, and the food was tasty. The waitress was friendly as well....tre bien.
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Review from Serena C.
Burlington, VT
4/5/2009
I came here for dinner, which led me to conclude that this place would be perfect for brunch...minus the fact that the place is tiny (in a completely cozy way), and I'm sure everyone else thinks the same way so it's probably packed.
I had half an omelet (you can choose three fillings from a list--I ended up with the smoked salmon, leek, and swiss, which was perfect) and half of a strawberry chocolate crepe.
The omelet ($8.50) was amazing--buttery and flavorful. A generous portion of leeks is mixed with eggs and then wrapped around a hearty slice of swiss cheese, then topped with three pieces of smoked salmon.
The crepe ($6) was a bit of a disappointment though. I don't like bananas, so asked for strawberries to be substituted, which they did willingly and generously. The Callebaut chocolate sauce is homemade and bittersweet, contrasting the tart berries. However, the crepe batter was kind of tough, and somehow, it all just didn't work.
Service was kind, and decor is charming. There's even a rack of magazines for diners who want literary companionship. Free wifi, as well. I'll definitely be back!
Tip: The lemonade ($2.50) is light and unsweetened...and remained that way even after 4 sugar packets...
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