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Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery

French Restaurant, Café, and Bakery$$$$

NoHo, New York

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Ranked #7 for breakfast food in New York
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"Really good croque madame and lemon pancakes."(20 Tips)
"Loved both the steak tartare and the frisée salad with poached egg."(8 Tips)
"Cold brew and almond croissant is a great way to kick off the day."(19 Tips)
"Andrew Carmellini’s brasserie is a love letter to all things"(6 Tips)

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Nicole VelezAugust 29, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Not always the best attitude but they do make some amazing coffee. They serve Stumptown coffee! Also, be sure to pick up a punch card. You get a free coffee after ten punches.
Aileen TseDecember 29, 2013
highly recommend the venison with charred earthy mushroom and the smokey trout with savoy cabbage. for dessert - get the gateau marjolaine - a decadent multilayered chocolate cake
RebeccaJune 11, 2013
Will come back strictly for the roasted chicken salad on top of a yogurt (with poppyseed and tarragon) and grain dressing. Definitely order sweet cheese carmant with blueberry sorbet for dessert.
Andrea FerreyrosJanuary 31, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Although yogurt and granola can sometimes be boring, the one from Lafayette did not disappoint. Great yogurt to fruit/granola ratio.
Chelsea LawrenceNovember 5, 2015
Great quiche. Unfortunately all of the cafe tables are extremely wobbly. I've helped others try to fix them to no avail. Servers/staff (who appear too busy for me to ask) have never offered to help.
Jason SpakJune 16, 2013
1 bread bowl is not enough for larger parties but you can curate assortments to your liking so the more the merrier from the superb bakery. Btw- Brisket burger medium rare is right on the $.
Sarah MackeyJuly 14, 2015
The duck was absolutely amazing! Also the risotto that was on special was fabulous. And the chocolate sundae was great!
Josephine SonJune 27, 2013
What took me so long to come here? Kicking myself! Only had chance to try the black linguine and duck, but both were great. Need to get back soon for that chicken!
Angela HumFebruary 10, 2015
The banana coconut chocolate croissant (from the bakery in the front) is my new favorite pastry!! If you're looking for a small treat, it's a must have!
Danyel SmithAugust 10, 2014
service is sweet! get the chive-y soft-scramble for brunch w a side of smoked salmon to share. they douse the brioche in dark green olive oil: magic.
Mike McBryanFebruary 17, 2015
Would be a toss up between Lafayette and Upland for perfect place to bring your parents in a cold winter night. Try and grab a corner booth by the window.
Olivia LeitchJuly 18, 2013
Excellent service. The pâté is delicious, very generous with the pickles, and they weren't on the menu but our waiter gladly served us macarons from their bakery section for dessert.
Kate FurmanJuly 19, 2015
Great place for a date or intimate meet up. Great menu selection, limited vegetarian options, try the steak tartar with quail egg to start.
Leemor YuravlivkerFebruary 9, 2018
The skate and profiteroles were so so delicious. Came here for restaurant week - one of better deals out there.
MarcMarch 5, 2014
Tasting Table Top10 Steak Frites: "Dry-Aged Strip Steak Frites, béarnaise butter" Grilled strip with crisp, thin-cut bistro fries in an enlightened bistro setting
Wilson ZhouApril 29, 2014
Andrew Carmellini, the chef at Lafayette, is famous for creating restaurants that are scene-y, but which also serve food you will find yourself telling your friends about. A Voce, Dutch, Verde...
GQ MagazineSeptember 22, 2015
You might feel like you’re in Paris: everything here is a little better-looking than you’re used to, the food coming out of the kitchen is traditional but expertly prepared.
Jessica WickhamAugust 9, 2017
Lovely classic surroundings & great French menu selections. Went for my birthday, they surprised me with a large novelty cake with sparklers!
ClaytonApril 20, 2013
The Rive Gauche at the bar is absolutely delicious. Refreshing and light, contrasted by a bit of basil, pepper & rhubarb.
Harumi UAugust 7, 2015
Dine in service is great - both food and service. Bakery side, make sure they give you all your order if you are ordering more than an item or two.
Joakim JanssonMarch 9, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Best Steak Frites in town. Balthazar, you had a good sixteen year run, but it's time to step aside.
Fred WilsonMay 17, 2016
Been here 10+ times
The Nicoise salad is outstanding. One of, if not the, best in NYC
Amanda KludtNovember 3, 2014
Been here 50+ times
I would eat the chicken salad here every day of my life if I could. Perfectly roasted chicken over grains and yogurt with a big side of greens.
Simone JungDecember 15, 2015
Really strong bloody Mary's and perfectly French omelettes. So delish but definitely make a reservation.
Jen BekmanApril 28, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The seats by the window of the bakery are great for low key people watching. Get a cup of coffee (their own Stumptown blend) and have it to stay.
MarcApril 15, 2013
Tasking Table says: Andrew Carmellini (The Dutch and Locanda Verde) 150-seat Southern French bistro... bakery, rotisserie, and steak frites with béarnaise butter.
MischaJune 28, 2015
Pastries are amazing, everyone writes about the almond croissant but the danish du jour is the best. Croque madame is awesome for brunch.
Mohnish SaniJune 13, 2013
The spaghetti nicoise is fantastic. The quinoa side is also stellar. Sommelier was extremely helpful with navigating through the sizable French wine list.
Patricia SireraJuly 12, 2015
There's NO PLATE anyone would not love. The more I go... The more I love their food. I do recommend to tell the waiters to let you finish ALL the food before bringing the next course.
Erica ChoiAugust 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Salmon egg bennies! And excellent café baked goods, espresso,...in a pretty large space. It's just wonderful.
Paige CJuly 13, 2015
Their bakery is top notch. Look out for the push-pops! So refreshing.
Paula BuzzoDecember 10, 2022
Start with Boulangerie Basket, as main, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Good attendance.
BasakFebruary 3, 2016
Perfect for business meetings. Cold brew and almond croissant is a great way to kick off the day.
Judy CariJanuary 1, 2019
The baked goods on the right when you first enter, I can’t seem to pass up their almond croissants! They are amazing.
Amelie BMay 17, 2013
Carmellini did it again. Great food but the chocolate torte is to die for. Careful when ordering: portions are as good but a lot bigger than locanda
Scott DennisOctober 18, 2015
Great restaurant/ bistro. Wonderful atmosphere and an excellent choice of food and drink. Come here often and love this place
TeresaJanuary 2, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Save room for the passionfruit cheesecake. It has the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Cooper SmithApril 9, 2014
I'm not mad that I paid $5 for the butterscotch coffee eclair. I'm mad that I now need to rebudget my finances so that I can afford to buy one of these everyday until the day I die
Paige COctober 18, 2023
Excellent service! The fries are addicting, so is the coffee.
HessaJuly 31, 2016
Egg Benedict, grilled pineapple French toast and the lemon pancake 🙏🏼👌🏽
Cass GrimmOctober 18, 2016
Call me cheap but $18 for pancakes seemed like a LOT of money. Were they delicious, yes, but the sticker shock kind of killed the experience for me.
Jenn PAugust 10, 2014
Really delicious brunch. Shared the Soft Scramble AuPistou, and Lemon Pancakes, and of course some bacon. Good all around.
Matthew BurtonJuly 10, 2013
I'm a brunch fan. The fruit salad here is honestly the best I've ever had. Great pastries, tremendous bacon and sausage, and exotic fresh-squeezed juices. I'm a big fan.
DensJuly 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Deviled eggs. They're not called "deviled eggs" on the menu, but you'll figure it out.
KateMarch 29
Finally caved and tried the pain au chocolat supreme. Can confirm it’s delicious
ktrJune 14, 2016
Been here 5+ times
The Italien sandwich is good and can be picked up from the bakery. Steak tartare and burger are also tasty.
Claire J SongJune 3, 2015
French reception. 20-300 pastry chef Jennifer Yee. Booking the private rooms requires a food and beverage minimum of $2,000 to $8,000. Dinner pricing starts at $95 per guest plus beverages and fees.
Zara KhanAugust 22, 2018
The beef brisket burger was average. There was nothing special about it. While the onion soup looked spectacular it was also nothing out of the ordinary. The almond croissant however was amazing!!!
AmateurConciergeOctober 16, 2015
It's all about the ambience. Some of the better bistro style French offerings in the city doesn't hurt. Brunch outshines dinnet
Ina LiMay 22, 2016
Come for brunch for fresh croissants, truffle eggs and lemon pancakes!

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