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Brick Cafe

Brick Cafe

(Now Closed)
Modern European Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, and French Restaurant$$$$
Astoria
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  • Alex G.
    Alex GarciaFebruary 1, 2014
    Wow... Can't believe we haven't been here before. This may have been the best omelette I've ever had. The truffle fries were perfect too. Elderflower champagne spritzer...very nice! Light jazz...
  • Angela O.
    Angela OrNovember 11, 2014
    Great place for brunch and I would go again. I have been there twice so far. Likes: drip coffee, omelettes, bread basket with olive spread. Dislikes: steak and eggs.
  • Journo G.
    Journo GirlApril 26, 2014
    The service is good at weekend brunch. Sit outside in spring & summer. Get the passion fruit mojito but ask for extra seltzer or a non sweet rum or else it will be too sweet.
  • Natalie T.
    Natalie TimoteoJune 16, 2012
    Adorable location. Really enjoy eating here in the spring and summer when you can eat outside. The olive spread they give you while you wait is delicious.
  • Billy K.heart icon on user image
    Billy KeenlyJuly 30, 2015
    Astoria outdoor brunch staple, with solid food and drinks. I prefer their dinner menu though, particularly the black linguini.
  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WimsattJanuary 1, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the bruschetta and make sure to sample the olive spread with the bread. Brunch is good but skip the the Bloody Mary.
  • DR G.heart icon on user image
    DR GMarch 1, 2015
    Great service and solid brunch. Omlettes are awesome. Egg in the hole good. A neighborhood staple.
  • thewandering1
    thewandering1January 29, 2010
    I LOVE this place, but their brunch isn't very brunchy. Every other meal or just a drink, it's one of the best atmospheres and some of the best food in Astoria, but there are much more robust brunches
  • Lala L.
    Lala LopezSeptember 13, 2011
    Cozy little brunch place with mediocre service, condiments served in mouthwash cups but a stellar, I mean stellar ricotta and sundried tomato omelete. Oh yeah & try the French toast!
  • Michael C.
    Michael CJuly 12, 2012
    The specials are always amazing. And they have quite possibly the friendliest wait staff I've encountered in quite a while. Love this place.
  • Carlos R.
    Carlos RussoSeptember 5, 2014
    Pretty good menu, and decent options. The food is alright, but the service is excellent. Some mishaps during our dining experience, but waitress and manager were on top of it and made things right.
  • Gabriel C.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel ChungApril 13, 2016
    A nicely decorated corner restaurant but the food is average compared to other italian places in the area. Their seafood black linguini pasta dish is the best thing here. Don't get the meatballs.
  • Matt S.
    Matt SmithApril 21, 2012
    Amazing, amazing brunch. Get the omelet with smoked salmon and tomatoes. Great olive spread as well.
  • Andy S.
    Andy SwindlerApril 28, 2012
    4-cheese burger w/truffle oil is out of this world. Outdoor seating is nice. Service is great.
  • Laura B.
    Laura BedrossianSeptember 8, 2013
    They have a caramel biscotti martini. That's all you need to know and order. You're welcome.
  • Josh M.
    Josh MorphewOctober 24, 2010
    Charming atmosphere and always good service. Love the olive tapenade. Solid burgers and flavorful pastas. Dinner specials are generally good.
  • Conor C.
    Conor ClancyMarch 8, 2011
    Terrific food here. I got the Linguine with Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Basil and it was fantastic. Love the olive tapenade as well.
  • Amanda K.
    Amanda KellyFebruary 20, 2015
    Great brunch! Check out the restaurant before you go, using their virtual tour. Read more
  • Lisayz C.
    Lisayz CJuly 31, 2011
    If you like seafood the black linguinie is delicious. Antipasti has a good variety. All serve in Generous portions
  • Sandra B.
    Sandra BaezApril 13, 2010
    Whatever you do don't get the cheesecake w blueberries for dessert. Very spongy and not cheesecake-y at all. Love all of their pasta. Oh and try the chicken francese!
  • Dontae M.heart icon on user image
    Dontae MearsMarch 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for Simo, the bartender. Extremely accommodating and a welcome conversationalist.
  • Alex G.
    Alex GuevaraJuly 27, 2014
    Come for brunch and try their delicious omelets!
  • Jessica P.
    Jessica ParkAugust 18, 2011
    Linguine w seafood in tomato sauce was delicious. And affordable wine list is always a plus.
  • Joanne H.heart icon on user image
    Joanne HaasNovember 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Pork Special - Melt in your mouth pork. Yummy
  • Alex G.
    Alex GuevaraJuly 28, 2014
    Come here for brunch and try their omelets!
  • Journo G.
    Journo GirlApril 26, 2014
    The escargot has improved. They added some seasoning to the butter....
  • Cate B.
    Cate BarrettMay 3, 2014
    Homemade pistachio ice cream is a must have
  • JenKudu
    JenKuduApril 26, 2011
    Caramel martini is delicious and passionfruit mojito is super good. Skip the croque Monsieur though... Sub par
  • Kate H.
    Kate HammondAugust 11, 2012
    Great vegan menu. The roasted beet salad was so yummy!
  • Dana P.
    Dana PadillaAugust 15, 2011
    Good food, great place for something different. Nice waitstaff, tad slow. Will be going back.
  • Joanne H.heart icon on user image
    Joanne HaasFebruary 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Penne A La Vodka W/ Chicken
  • galaxia s.
    galaxia siandreJuly 18, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    I love coming here for brunch. Their coffee is one of the best too. I love the bruschetta
  • Kimberly R.
    Kimberly RogersMarch 26, 2011
    The black olive bread spread is delicious! Have it with some freshly squeezed orange juice!!
  • Glenn G.
    Glenn GentzkeMarch 26, 2012
    Penne alla vodka is quite good. I prefer sitting in the back lounge area.
  • Oliver S.
    Oliver SiandreMarch 10, 2012
    Amaretto cappuccino is so good for brunch !! This is a nice spot.
  • Joanne H.heart icon on user image
    Joanne HaasFebruary 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the White And Dark Chocolate Mousse
  • Lisa P.
    Lisa PaulycarpeJuly 7, 2013
    Great service! Delicious bellinis
  • Joanne H.heart icon on user image
    Joanne HaasNovember 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Italian Sausage Pasta Special
  • Joanne H.heart icon on user image
    Joanne HaasNovember 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Olive Spread And Bread
  • Nathan V.
    Nathan VerniSeptember 23, 2009
    Go to Brick Cafe and get the burger with mushrooms and cheddar. If the blueberry bread pudding is one of the dessert specials, get it.
  • Randy S.
    Randy SU2May 13, 2012
    If you like the taste of ginger I recommend the Golden Ginger drink.
  • Jokway
    JokwayJune 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Tuna Tartare - Delicious. #french #fish #tuna #tartare
  • Joanne H.heart icon on user image
    Joanne HaasFebruary 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Crabcakes - #astoria #foodporn lovely dinner with my honey
  • Afiya C.
    Afiya ClarkeFebruary 10, 2013
    The egg in a hole is delicious. The Bacon was over cooked.
  • S
    SJuly 5, 2013
    I recommend the red sangria.
  • Journo G.
    Journo GirlMay 26, 2012
    The coconut crab soup tastes weird & it's spicy in a not so good way- like heartburn inducing. The crab seems to be invisible as well.
  • Joanne H.heart icon on user image
    Joanne HaasFebruary 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Blueberry Grappa
  • Joanne H.heart icon on user image
    Joanne HaasFebruary 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the White Sangria
  • Ana P.heart icon on user image
    Ana PavNovember 15, 2014
    Everything.
  • Joanne H.heart icon on user image
    Joanne HaasJanuary 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Braised Short Rib Ragu
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