10/27/09

Festival on the Upper East Side!

by jgoodlight123

Being from the area, I know whenever I have guests over and we head out to eat Cafe d'Alsace will never let us down. I headed over there with a group of 4 last night and they were having an Apples, Sausages and Beer festival. I was reluctant to shy away from my usual fare but we decided to go for the special, and really it was so special. We shared the Triple Sausages tasting, i think it was about 18 bucks. We got it as a hors d’oeuvre for the table

served with potato purée, sauerkraut, apples & all types of mustards. It really was perfect with the huge beer menu they had. I recommend this place always, but this festival really was a fall treat.

• Pros: Upper East Side Gem. Never lets me down
• Cons: The Festival Ends at the end of the month

04/30/09

I love this place so much~!

by Seungeon

I met a friend here yesterday and was completely charmed by the sort of shabby-eclectic decor paired with big windows that let in lots of light even on a dreary January afternoon. The cups are big, and the hot chocolate I had was deliciously creamy and not over-sweet. The baristas are friendly but sincere, and the space is nice for people watching, reading, having a quiet chat or getting some work done on your laptop. Overall, it's just your standard charming, neighborhood coffee shop. I hope they stick around.

11/14/08

Amazing Ambiance

by fultvrn

Was just at Cafe Dalsece for the first time this past Friday. The service was great...the wait staff was attentive and very familiar with both the wine and food menus.The food was innovative and very yummy. And although I enjoyed the atmosphere I don't know that it was very romantic...but that could have been the company too. I would definately go back

• Pros: food'service

10/02/08

Amazing Food

by WolfBrad

The food is amazing. Because the flavors are so well thought out, you don't have to order a lot to be satisfied. My friend and I ordered appetizers and soups and it was the perfect amount and price!

I highly recommend their specia lHOMEMADE CHEESE CAKE . Literally the best cheese cake I've had in NY.

The only reason I gave it four stars is because our waiter was very snooty.

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• Cons: server

07/03/08

Fantastic Beer Selection, Good Food, Nice Outside Seating, Casual French Dining Experience

by cobraman332

Went here a few weeks ago on a Friday night and sat outside... the location on the corner makes for good people watching and a pleasant atmosphere on a summer evening. The beer selection is fantastic -- rivals the bottled wine selection at most restaurants, and it's filled with great possibilities for very reasonable prices. The service was just okay, as it seemed like our waiter was running around a bit so things were sort of slow, but he made every effort to keep us happy and we appreciated that. For apps we ate a goat cheese tatin (really delicious) and a cold gazpacho soup, (a special that did not disappoint -- in fact, the chilled gazpacho was really satisfying on a warm day). Anyway, we went specifically because we heard the burgers were great... and sure enough, they were delicious. They were cooked just as we wanted them, but I wasn't very fond of the muenster/onion combo that came on the burger. The french fries really made up for that though, since they were probably top 5 for french fries that I've ever eaten. But if all you want is a fat, juicy burger and you're in the Upper East Side, I'd just say you should head down to J.G. Melon instead. But if you want to try great beers as well and enjoy a casual French dining experience, then Cafe d'Alsace works great, and I'm looking forward to coming back and trying some of the other entrees that sounded quite enjoyable...

• Pros: Casual, Excellent Food, Fantastic Beer Selection
• Cons: Somewhat Slow Service, Muenster/Onion On Burgers

05/07/08

Fantastic Food, Amazing Drinks & Incredible Beer Selection

by Ambiea

My boyfriend and I were looking for someplace local to go to dinner on a Friday night before joining our friends out. Some friends had recommended Cafe d'Alsace before, so we decided to check it out. The food was fantastic - I had the shrimp and scallops and my boyfriend had the bouillibase. Both were really yummy, and we finished it all! The drinks were great as well - they have an entire drink menu based on champagne pairings. I had the Lychee Bellini and some sort of Strawberry Bellini (that had mini strawberries floating around). My boyfriend went with two beer choices recommended by one of the waitors. We were thrilled with our entire experience! I'd highly recommend it!

• Pros: Great Food, Amazing Drink Menu and Beer Menu
• Cons: Can't think of any :)

02/22/08

Fair

by kat7474

The place has great food & drinks. No question. But.. it's a little too crowded and way too noisy. You practically have to scream to have a conversation with someone in this place. Also, there is one particular waiter there, (has been there every time I've been there) who is consistently b*tchy and rude to everyone he encounters.

Also not crazy about their 'sharing charge' of $5.00. It's ridiculous.

• Pros: Great food & drinks
• Cons: Too crowded, too noisy most of the time,

01/21/08

Best Brunch in neighborhood, great dessert date spot

by kgm118

This place is great. The brunch is fantastic and the eggs benedict are the best I have ever had with rosemary potatoes and the French toast also rocks. I have never had a problem with service and go almost weekly in the summer and often in winter. The place can get crowded and sometimes has a wait for brunch. Also a great spot for dessert's - a raspberry tart was piled 4 inches high with fresh berries and my date's chocolate dessert was fantastic.

• Pros: great food, Cute decor (look at the floors!), don't rush you
• Cons: strong mimosas, wait for outdoor table in summer

12/07/07

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

by kneering

I absolutely love this place. It is consistently delicious, for both brunch and dinner. I never really considered myself a lover of German food, but the hearty dishes warm you up and make you feel like your mom is in the kitchen. It's cozy and welcoming, a place you feel like you can have a 2 hour dinner and not feel bad about it. I live around the corner and this place is such a welcome addition. Definitely, definitely try the oxtail entree .... I can't stop ordering it! The croque monsier for brunch is to die for, too. It's also a great place to try beers from around the world. The staff is very knowledgable about all the drinks they serve. Seriously, can't say enough good things.

• Pros: Cozy, welcoming, amazing alcohol selection, hearty yummy food

03/28/07

Disgusting Attitude

by seasandsunni

The food was mediocre.. sausage came out lukewarm on a bed of clammy saurkraut, the salmon was way past the temp requested. Our waiter could barely understand us and the management was insanely rude! We asked him for a different table since we kept ketting bumped by the stream of workers running in and out of the kitchen. He seemed reluctant to accomodate, but finally, he moved us to an even more crowded table, but not before turning to waitstaff and rolling his eyes at us. Funny thing was.. he did so in front of a mirror, thinking his back was to us. Incredibly rude and unprofessional!