07/22/09

Great Spot Late Night

by Jindigo

I have to say that the party continued late night after I left the bars and went into L'Express. Some people have said the crowdedness is a con but I think really just added to the end of my night.

The service and food was so great, I assume they are use to the crowded restaurant and they were extremely attentive even though it was crowded and some tables were rowdy. I was at a table with special orders and the food came out perfect without a side of attitude

I think this place will soon become a staple and the end of the night. Spread the word, Love this place!

• Pros: 24 Hrs
• Cons: Can be crowded

07/09/09

24 Hour of Bliss

by DianeK49

While the sun may be setting on my night, I have to say there is a true light at the end of the tunnel when I know that I can head right to L'Express for a delish end to the night.

While diners can be amazing there is a level of sophistication that is provided at L'Express that makes late night eating appear to be that much more civilized.

• Pros: 24 Hour Classy Place

03/23/09

Lousy service.

by alexana

I stopped in with my 2 friends around 3 am on a Saturday night. The place was buzzing. However, my tea was barely warm and I requested hotter water. The waiter brought it, but he wasn't happy. Then my burger, which I've ordered there before, arrived with no cheese (also was barely warm). I asked the waiter who glared at me in a subdued manner, before saying in a controlled but obviously irritated voice, "you have to request it if you want it."!! Both my friends looked up in unison with a shocked look. It was more so the manner in which he said it.

My other friend's water for tea was also barely warm, but she decided against asking the waiter to change it because he was so rude. She wanted to return her burger to be cooked a bit more for it was too raw, but because of the waiter with an unwelcoming attitude, she ate it without returning it. She is definitely not a shy person and would usually speak up if she's not happy with something. But we certainly didn't want him to take it out on our food.

I'm not saying he would, but we didn't want to risk it.

• Pros:  open 24 hours
• Cons: Worst waiter sevice

01/31/09

Food Po1soned from their hamburger

by ynakanishi

Had Hamburger at L'Express for Lunch on January 31st, 2009 and after couple hours later I had the worst food po1soning experience. Not sure if the kitchen was dirty or they used bad meat but whatever I ate made me very sick.

• Pros: open 24hrs
• Cons: Got sick from thier food

01/29/09

Best French Onion Soup

by Jamiesongwriter

I stopped by here with a friend last night, and had the best french onion soup I've had since my trip to Paris. The ambience is very cool too. I recommend this place for a quiet date or dinner with friends.

12/30/08

bad food, lazy service, place has REALLY gone downhill

by wallstreetguy

wow, used to like to pop in here but last two times were awful. i'm done with this spot. had laughably watery soup today, like a prop for a bad SNL skit, slow disinterested service, greasy calamari means i can do better anywhere else. get better quality food from any street vendor and better service at any fast food joint. ungood people, ungood.

• Pros: decent cafe decor is only pro
• Cons: lousy food, worse service

12/08/08

Amazing food after a night of partying!!!

by dgirl25

After a night of partying, l'express is my soul food!!! THe french toast is great, and there eggs any which way you like it are awesome (love the eggs Benedict). It is open 24 HOURS!!!! The breakfast i love here, but the burgers are amazing too!!!! Definitly go, you won't regret it!

A French bistro hosts cafe-goers on Park Avenue South all day and all night.

by Melanie Berliet

In Short
You don't have to be a Francophile to appreciate a casual, 24-hour bistro with a menu heavy on specialties from France's so-called culinary capital of Lyon, such as such as charcuterie, tripe, pig's feet, and other hardcore French country classics. (There are of course all the standard New York bistro items: steak frites, burgers, and the like also) Wicker chairs and small tables set with paper placemat menus embody a no-frills environment--somewhat of a contradiction to its Park Avenue address. Mabye this uniqueness is what pulls everyone in, from Gramercy residents to tourists passing by. In the dining room, a waitstaff serves consistent cuisine combining influences from the southern and northern regions of France with aplomb.

10/02/08

Sooo Delicious..

by mazzal

Everything at L?express was SOOOOOO delicious! I don't know if the food is actually THAT good, or if I was just really hungry....perhaps it was a combination of both, but in any case, it was a delightful meal. My love of French food comes mainly from the prevalent role butter plays in many French recipes, and L?express used my fave ingredient quite well without making any dish too greasy or rich. My friend and I enjoyed the Steak Frites and Chorizo Brochettes ; both were excellent

06/29/08

Be wary of the late night service and crowd.

by nav11

I've eaten here once during normal dinner hours with no problem, but my experience this past weekend was among my worst dining experiences in the city. The wait staff seems to make use of the fixed tip after 1AM. I do not know if our waitress was trying to add some authenticity to our French dining experience (actually, I think she was Russian), but she promptly snatched the menus from each of our grasps upon ordering and she essentially ordered one of my friends, who was still deciding, to hurry up. The place was busy, but it was still uncalled for. Among other minor acts of rudeness, the management does not appear to care who they let in. A girl at a neighboring table was hanging on to her boyfriend for dear life and was in and out of consciousness. Imagine my lack of surprise when she threw up on the floor next to us. If your concern is mostly the food, I can honestly say that it is no more than mediocre. The pate left much to be desired and my croque monsieur had an odd after-taste (how do you mess up a ham and cheese sandwich with loads of butter?). At least it was not expensive. Better luck to you all in your late night dining...

• Pros: Not expensive
• Cons: Bad service, mediocre food