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Scenes of Alsace come to the forefront when walking into our Upper East Side corner jewel. A culinary cornerstone of Manhattan, Cafe d’Alsace has been a neighborhood favorite on 2nd Avenue for nearly two decades, renowned for its French and German inspired cuisine. From the curved pewter bar decorated with suspended antique seltzer bottles, to our colorfully tiled floors; our cozy restaurant evokes the essence of Alsace at every turn. Now serving breakfast & brunch, lunch, happy hour and dinner!
Alsatian eats & a popular brunch along with a beer list that’s curated by a beer sommelier.
Hours
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 5–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3:45 PM, 5–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–3:45 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1703 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128
Phone: (212) 722-5133
Website: https://cafedalsace.com/
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carlos borges
What a find! This is a stunning, well-appointed French gem that balances elegance with warmth. We were treated to impeccable service and a nice table in the beautiful back room, but the food was the real star. The Frisée Lardon was perfectly balanced, while the Steak and Eggs was both generous and savory. Special shoutout to the Salmon, which was grilled to a flawless temperature. For the quality provided, the pricing is incredibly fair. I’m already planning my next visit to dive deeper into the menu!
… moreBen Hack
We went for restaurant week and the food was delicious, the ambience was well-designed without being pretentious and the service was perfectly paced. Our server Jacqueline really made the experience – she overheard us wishing our friend happy birthday and put a candle in their dessert! That’s how to run a restaurant. Definitely will be back.
… moreMaria Paula M
I went with some friends and the experience was wonderful. The food was super fresh, beautifully presented, and most importantly, delicious. One of the best hot oat milk lattes I’ve ever had! I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a nice brunch with good friends.
I’d also like to highlight the excellent service from Gabriel and Mika, as well as the entire staff for making us feel at home. All that’s left to say is thank you, and we hope to come back soon!
… moreI’d also like to highlight the excellent service from Gabriel and Mika, as well as the entire staff for making us feel at home. All that’s left to say is thank you, and we hope to come back soon!
赵祎阳
Dinner was amazing with my friend here. The grilled sea bass was good in every way. The whiskey sour also delivered. I especially liked our server, Luis. He gave us great recommendations and he’s a really nice guy. I’m definitely gonna visit this spot more.
… moreMindy Butler
Excellent service. We didn’t have a reservation so they made space for us at the bar. It was fun to be so close to the kitchen and see all the delicious dishes coming out. Food arrived quickly and it was delicious! We had the eggs benedict and soufflé with passion fruit. Both were outstanding. But I would go back tomorrow for the passion fruit.
… moreGlenn C
RW Review 1/6:
I went back to this popular Alsatian spot for Winter Restaurant Week a few days ago with a group, having gone there once before for Summer Restaurant Week, and once otherwise to share a few plates during one of my usual group dinners. Compared to many other French spots, it is a bit more reasonably priced, at $45 instead of $60, and with no listed add-ons. The service was friendly enough, but we had a surprisingly quick meal for a French place, so I guess this Alsatian meal was more German than French, since we were in and out in around an hour. In terms of the daily offerings, as the menu online lists daily specials for the appetizer and main, the Soup Du Jour was vichyssoise, and the main was an Alsatian fish dish with green pesto and other things, which sounded unique, but I was in the mood for duck. I didn’t bother with wine, though someone else had a glass, and for food, most of us stuck with the same dishes, except, I believe, someone got the trout instead of the choucroute. They gave us some crusty bread to begin with, which was warm and tasty.
Most of us went with the Pétatou Gratine to start, consisting of a warm potato and Vermont goat cheese gratin, olive Niçoise, basil pesto, and a bouquet of mixed greens. The warm gratin was mildly salty taste with a mild goat cheese funk. and was pleasant. The olive and basil added some freshness. This was good, and a few of us used the remaining bread to soak up the remaining pesto.
My main dish was the Choucroute De Canard with duck confit, duck sausage, steamed potatoes, Riesling braised sauerkraut, and natural duck jus. This version of Choucroute garnie was quite different from last year’s offering, being entirely duck-focused, as per the word canard, rather than a mix of pork products. The sausage was mild, with a light snap and a pretty juicy interior. The best part was the confit, which was nicely crispy on the outside and very tender inside. The sauerkraut, as last year, is slightly sweeter than the typical German variety, as it is braised in Riesling and contains some juniper berries, which weren’t the most pleasant to bite into. As last year, I was not a fan of the potatoes, as they were undercooked and still slightly hard. In general, I preferred it this year, as the duck was better than anything in last year’s version, even if the dish was a bit less filling overall.
For dessert, we all chose the Alsatian Brioche Mandiat with caramelized banana, coconut sorbet, and crème Anglaise. This was the highlight of the meal and was also a pastry I’d never had before. The laminated pastry dough had a light crisp and plenty of banana inside, with the sorbet being sweet but not too much. I expected the dish overall to be a bit too sweet from the combination, but thankfully it wasn’t, as the buttery brioche presumably helped balance it. This was excellent, and I wouldn’t mind buying a larger version for a party or something.
If they charged $60 again, I probably would have reduced my rating to 4, especially given the service feeling a bit too rushed, even for my taste. However, at $45, I would still recommend them.
… moreI went back to this popular Alsatian spot for Winter Restaurant Week a few days ago with a group, having gone there once before for Summer Restaurant Week, and once otherwise to share a few plates during one of my usual group dinners. Compared to many other French spots, it is a bit more reasonably priced, at $45 instead of $60, and with no listed add-ons. The service was friendly enough, but we had a surprisingly quick meal for a French place, so I guess this Alsatian meal was more German than French, since we were in and out in around an hour. In terms of the daily offerings, as the menu online lists daily specials for the appetizer and main, the Soup Du Jour was vichyssoise, and the main was an Alsatian fish dish with green pesto and other things, which sounded unique, but I was in the mood for duck. I didn’t bother with wine, though someone else had a glass, and for food, most of us stuck with the same dishes, except, I believe, someone got the trout instead of the choucroute. They gave us some crusty bread to begin with, which was warm and tasty.
Most of us went with the Pétatou Gratine to start, consisting of a warm potato and Vermont goat cheese gratin, olive Niçoise, basil pesto, and a bouquet of mixed greens. The warm gratin was mildly salty taste with a mild goat cheese funk. and was pleasant. The olive and basil added some freshness. This was good, and a few of us used the remaining bread to soak up the remaining pesto.
My main dish was the Choucroute De Canard with duck confit, duck sausage, steamed potatoes, Riesling braised sauerkraut, and natural duck jus. This version of Choucroute garnie was quite different from last year’s offering, being entirely duck-focused, as per the word canard, rather than a mix of pork products. The sausage was mild, with a light snap and a pretty juicy interior. The best part was the confit, which was nicely crispy on the outside and very tender inside. The sauerkraut, as last year, is slightly sweeter than the typical German variety, as it is braised in Riesling and contains some juniper berries, which weren’t the most pleasant to bite into. As last year, I was not a fan of the potatoes, as they were undercooked and still slightly hard. In general, I preferred it this year, as the duck was better than anything in last year’s version, even if the dish was a bit less filling overall.
For dessert, we all chose the Alsatian Brioche Mandiat with caramelized banana, coconut sorbet, and crème Anglaise. This was the highlight of the meal and was also a pastry I’d never had before. The laminated pastry dough had a light crisp and plenty of banana inside, with the sorbet being sweet but not too much. I expected the dish overall to be a bit too sweet from the combination, but thankfully it wasn’t, as the buttery brioche presumably helped balance it. This was excellent, and I wouldn’t mind buying a larger version for a party or something.
If they charged $60 again, I probably would have reduced my rating to 4, especially given the service feeling a bit too rushed, even for my taste. However, at $45, I would still recommend them.
Bradley C
I came here for dinner on a Friday night. The servers and the greeters were nice and friendly. I ordered a the Hugo Spritz to start the meal. The drink was very nice. It was minty and slightly floral, and a slightly bitter aftertaste.
I also got a Leaks and Potatoes soup. It was nice, but just average. The garlic croutons were very crunchy and paired well with the soup. By the way, the bread was also very nice. It was warm and crunchy on the outside. The texture was very nice.
For main course, I got steak frites cooked medium rare. The steak was nice and tender. The fries were crispy. The bone marrow was a nice touch, and it was well seasoned.
Everything was nice but standard. It’s very busy, so better get a reservation.
… moreI also got a Leaks and Potatoes soup. It was nice, but just average. The garlic croutons were very crunchy and paired well with the soup. By the way, the bread was also very nice. It was warm and crunchy on the outside. The texture was very nice.
For main course, I got steak frites cooked medium rare. The steak was nice and tender. The fries were crispy. The bone marrow was a nice touch, and it was well seasoned.
Everything was nice but standard. It’s very busy, so better get a reservation.
Sage Choi
Amazing place! It has been renovated recently and I still love the quality of food. Had a lunch with my friends, beef tartar comes with french fries if you order an entree portion. Fresh! Also had a glass of wine, and it was more than enough. Nice staffs.
… moreJanet Hurwitz
Lovely place, somewhat loud. Get the hazelnut chocolate dessert. Bass was excellent! Shrimp was good. Full shrimp, morning removed, be ready. Back room good for irrigate party.
… moreLauren
We are obsessed with this place even though they have basically no vegan options. It is an iconic spot that defines the neighborhood. From morning until night, they are full of people genuinely enjoying elevated classic dishes, great service, and the coziest, classiest atmosphere. It’s the perfect spot to have date night, bring your parents, or just relax over a cup of their excellent coffee (Kobrick beans). Our server Sonia was the best; we couldn’t have asked for better service.
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