Cafe Joul
(212) 759-3131

1070 1st Ave, New York, NY | Directions   10022

40.759209 -73.962295 View Website
  • Hours

    Mon-Thurs noon-3:30 pm, 5:30-10:30 pm, Fri noon-3:30 pm, 5:30-11 pm, Sat 10:30 am-3:30 pm, 5:30-11 pm, Sun 10:30 am-3:30 pm, 5:30-10 pm
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Neighborhoods:
Midtown, Sutton Place


At a Glance ?
100% ambiance
“The atmosphere can be quite romantic with dimmed lighting, period furnishings, and walls filled with original artwork.”
100% dessert
“great deserts.”
100% drinks
“We have gotten to know the husband/wife team that run the restaurant, and love the food and the wine list.”
97% food quality
“While the food is the real star of this beautifully appointed cafe, so are you as a guest of Cafe Joul with the most attentive and friendly waitstaff in the area.”
100% menu variety
“Outstanding menu with specials that make you eager to come back and try more selections.”
100% overall
“Featuring the best French Bistro food in the city, most of the regulars want to keep this place a secret and guilty pleasure.”
100% return potential
“It doesn't matter whether you are having some oatmeal with baked apples and cranberries, or a beet salad with amazing house dressing, you will want to come back for more.”
86% service
“Friendliness and excellent food abound thanks to an accommodating staff and the superb efforts of Heidi and husband chef Bertrand.”
100% value
“Great food in a relaxed atmosphere for a reasonable price”
0% wait time
“Our orders were very slow to come to the table, which would have been perfectly acceptable given the size of our party and the Sunday brunch rush, but the waitress also made a mistake with one of the orders and said the kitchen would have to re-cook it.”

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