French Roast Uptown
New York, NY 10024-3202
Phone: (212) 799-1533
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- 85th Street
- Directions:
- 1, 9 at 86th St
- Hours:
- Daily 24 hours
Message from French Roast Uptown
24-Hour French Bistro on the Upper West Side
- Lovely Parisian-style Bistro
- New York City Institution
- Great Outdoor Seating
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Editorial Review for French Roast Uptown – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
Great for people-watching, this Upper West Side branch of the French Roast Cafe is virtually identical to its downtown double, with omnipresent cafe au laits served in big white bowls to a bustling, stylish crowd. The menu (which changes depending on the hour of day) features primarily light cafe fare, like waffles, croque monsieur / madame, and a grilled chicken salad served with piles of mesclun greens dressed in a tasty, twangy vinaigrette. A can't-miss cheeseburger or the onion soup always hit the spot, with a variety of other sandwiches, salads and rotating daily specials.
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Insider Tips
When to GoFrench Roast is open 24-hours, so you can dine 'round the clock.
Where to SitIn warmer weather, sidewalk tables overlook the hustle and bustle of Broadway.
Fun FactFrench Roast is part of the "Tour de France" group of restaurants, which also includes L'Express, Cafe D'Alsace, Nice Matin and several other eateries.
User Reviews for French Roast Uptown
05/27/2008 Posted by searcher05
We went there for brunch one nice bright sunny day this Memorial Day 2008 weekend. The food was horrible, cold, tasteless and unimaginative. Our server had dandruff that showed clearly on his black shirt and forehead! The waiter dumped our food when he served it. Tabasco, coffee refills and toast was extra and took forever to come. It was just a horrible experience. I would never ever go there again.
Pros: Bloody Mary
Cons: Food and service
05/20/2008 Posted by EATandBEmerry247
I stumbled upon this place a few months back and stopped in for a quick bite. Ever since I've been coming back and bringing friends. To start, the food is a great value and the menu has a lot of variety. The warm goat cheese salad is one of the best I've ever had (the goat cheese is in peko breading, and it is gooey and wonderful...the rest of the salad has mangos and citrus dressing, over arugula). I also highly recommend their burgers, croque vegetarian, steak au poivre and hummus. Their brunches can be quite busy but are worth the wait for their breakfast quesadillas...which I have yet to find served better anywhere in the city. Also, they serve the best cafe au let in town & do make coffee to-go, for those who need their morning caffeine fix (like me). As much as I enjoy the food, I think the ambiance and service are what charm me most. Black checked floors, French vintage signs on the walls and other details make the place feel like it was ripped from a random street corner in Paris. The waiters are uncannily friendly for nyc, as well as warm and knowledgeable. Since I started frequenting this place I have never had bad service...and as someone who used to work in restaurants I can be quite the critic! I was tempted not to review this place because it is already fairly busy most of the time (and I would like to think it's my little secret, though it's not), but it truly does deserve a good review so...here I am reviewing! Definitely a place to try. One visit will convince you to come back.
Pros: service, food, ambiance, 24 hours, good value
Cons: can have a wait when busy
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