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Bluebell Cafe

Bluebell Cafe

(Now Closed)
American Restaurant, Bar, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Gramercy Park, New York
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  • Mike D.heart icon on user image
    Mike DudasDecember 12, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Giant sandwiches, salads, specials and burgers for lunch all of which are freshly prepared and delicious. Prompt service that is friendly to boot. Favorite mid-priced spot within a half mile.
  • Debbie P.
    Debbie PostmanApril 4, 2013
    You have to try their Mac and cheese. It's delicious!!! I wish the servers were as customer focused as they were on their private conversations. Sit at the bar when serge is there
  • Mary Ann S.heart icon on user image
    Mary Ann SullivanApril 23, 2023
    The avocado toast with salmon is delicious and must try the fabulously delicious French toast. Turkey bacon is very good. Order one order to share - good portion in one order. Definitely recommend.
  • Eric T.heart icon on user image
    Eric TashAugust 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Food is good, not great. I've been here for both brunch and dinner. If you're looking for a reasonably priced, no frills , neighborhood eatery with plenty of options to go around - this is it.
  • Nas B.heart icon on user image
    Nas BenaliMarch 22, 2015
    I never walk out disappointed. Great food with good-size portions. Check out this nice steak and frites plate!
  • Lewis P.heart icon on user image
    Lewis PaffileJune 30, 2019
    Love the brunch menu. Service is great. Fun atmosphere...and classic rock playing low in the background. One of our go-to spots.
  • Pete M.heart icon on user image
    Pete MarcusMarch 5, 2020
    Really nice spot for breakfast. Omelette and home fries were lovely, coffee was good too. Spacious and pleasant place.
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CAugust 17, 2016
    The fries & brunch potatoes are crispy and delicious... All else was not good -- host was unorganized and flustered + wait staff was slow and inattentive + iced coffee flavour changed with new cup
  • Alex C.heart icon on user image
    Alex Cruz-LebrónNovember 18, 2017
    The buiscuit and gravy tha comes with the Country Eggs is to die for. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
  • Eric G.
    Eric GonzalezMay 31, 2015
    The brioche French toast was awesome and worth the wait. Ate it so quick I couldn't snap a photo. The maple syrup was legit too.
  • Laurenceheart icon on user image
    LaurenceMarch 27, 2017
    Excellent breakfast! Great choice and quality is good! I would recommande it
  • Rob N.
    Rob NNovember 2, 2011
    Not a big brunch fan. But they do make a good bloody Mary and the food is great. Nice spot for a Sunday visit. Also if you're there at the right time you may run into Jimmy Fallon.
  • Mheart icon on user image
    MDecember 27, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    You'll have to pick it up (they don't deliver) but the tomato soup here is killer. As is the grilled romaine salad. Has a very home-in-the-country vibe and is potentially run by the Irish mafia.
  • Risaheart icon on user image
    RisaJune 1, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Solid brunch option. On the weekends they sometimes over-poach their eggs, but the brioche french toast makes it all worth it.
  • Benjamin D.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin DoyleAugust 17, 2015
    great hash browns, fruit is minimal (small fruit sides and tiny orange juice). eggs benedict does not have enough hollandaise sauce
  • Matt S.
    Matt ShermanNovember 20, 2011
    The French toast is the best I’ve had in NYC, by a margin. Crispy-outside, soft-inside brioche with lemon curd. The rest of the menu is good but not “best of.”
  • Aaron B.heart icon on user image
    Aaron BrownJanuary 2, 2022
    Tried a bit of everything with the family. Everything was delicious!
  • Josue M.heart icon on user image
    Josue Merced-ReyesFebruary 25, 2018
    Go for Brioche French Toast; the sausages are also very good.
  • Jessie
    JessieApril 1, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Ok so I pretty much love the hummus but I love their steak and salmon. But also try their mussels!!! To die for!!!
  • E D.heart icon on user image
    E DwardApril 10, 2016
    Brioche French Toast is to die for. Charming, quaint restaurant with a small town vibe.
  • Jessie
    JessieMarch 2, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Ok considering I have found out that I am the only one really who comes here all the time every staff member here knows me. What does that say meaning VIP....
  • Maria A.
    Maria AndreaMay 26, 2013
    The French toast is a block of deliciousness. The lemon curd is where it's at. Crab Cake Benedict is good too.
  • John P.heart icon on user image
    John PaterakisSeptember 30, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    Biscuits smothered in sausage gravy. The Country Breakfast is a worthy choice for this reason alone.
  • Michele
    MicheleApril 27, 2015
    Surprisingly a short wait for Sunday brunch. The eggs benedict were amazing.
  • Diane C.
    Diane CimineMarch 3, 2013
    Brioche French toast was amazing and even the Irish tea delish. Plus gracious service. Long lines don't lie.
  • Dominic G.
    Dominic GadouryJune 5, 2013
    The food and service are amazing for a reasonable price! Great place to meet with friends for a nice meal.
  • Melissa N.heart icon on user image
    Melissa NanquilSeptember 7, 2015
    Great service and great food. They have large portions so go in hungry!
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillOctober 26, 2015
    One of my goto breakfast spots in Gramercy Park.
  • Tina L.
    Tina LoftJuly 21, 2013
    Cute decor and good food. Would recommend the country eggs dish with gruyere cheese.
  • Mark e.
    Mark estanislaoFebruary 9, 2014
    Enjoyed the Steak and eggs. Loved the Chipotle Orange Pull Pork Sandwich :)
  • Kate K.
    Kate K.October 13, 2013
    Their curry chicken salad sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Ever.
  • Oliver O.heart icon on user image
    Oliver OberthürSeptember 3, 2016
    Steak and eggs sowie die Pancakes waren sehr geil!!!
  • Lisa G.heart icon on user image
    Lisa GanskyApril 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Lamb chops are my fave. Ask to sub in asparagus for the greens, yummmmmmy.
  • Calvin M.heart icon on user image
    Calvin MultanenJanuary 16, 2017
    Excellent brunch. Try the biscuits and gravy
  • Sophie K.heart icon on user image
    Sophie KimJune 17, 2018
    Brioche French toast was amazing
  • Andrew P.
    Andrew POctober 12, 2014
    Try the brioche french toast and chicken curry salad sandwich
  • Shirley L.
    Shirley LiuJune 30, 2013
    Get their brioche French toast -- the lemon curd is amazing!
  • Adam B.
    Adam ButeuxJuly 15, 2013
    Lookout for the magic pixies that come out when you order pancakes and eggs at the same time
  • Brook F.
    Brook FrazierOctober 5, 2014
    Not your typical brunch crowd (a good thing). No frills American breakfasts *yummm*
  • Chris B.
    Chris BruceJuly 14, 2015
    Chipotle-orange pulled pork was solid, but nothing to write home about. Brunch here is very good and not the wait of Friend of a Farmer
  • Irene Y.
    Irene YMarch 13, 2013
    Overall, good food! The calamari is the best calamari I have tasted near Baruch area.
  • Darren M.
    Darren MarksNovember 23, 2013
    Food would be good if served at a soup kitchen. Save yourself some money and indigestion and simply eat two twenty dollar bills with ketchup
  • Megan C.
    Megan CunninghamAugust 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Egg white omelettes done to perfection. Blueberry pancakes that always taste fresh
  • Cheapeats I.heart icon on user image
    Cheapeats IncSeptember 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Good spot for breakfast & brunch. I love scrambled eggs with cumberland sausage & a pot of tea.
  • Jason S.heart icon on user image
    Jason ShaoApril 10, 2015
    French toast w/lemon curd is fantastic
  • Amanda K.
    Amanda KellyFebruary 18, 2015
    Check out the inside with their awesome virtual tour! Read more
  • Kristenheart icon on user image
    KristenApril 14, 2014
    Such a cute place! We went for breakfast. They have great coffee and great service. They're always filling up your coffee cup. The pancakes were some of the best I've had!
  • Alison L.
    Alison LuJune 3, 2013
    You can substitute the English muffin on the eggs Benedict for a biscuit!!
  • Chris P.heart icon on user image
    Chris PolloneMarch 28, 2015
    Hanger steak sandwich and salad was great.
  • P F.
    P FAugust 25, 2013
    Very good. Friendly staff. Great coffee
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