"A large yet still cozy restaurant, Cafe D’Alsace looks like a lot of French bistros, with big windows everywhere and wicker chairs on the sidewalk. From shakshuka to steak-and-eggs, the brunch menu is lighter on Alsatian options than at dinner, but it’s a nice spot for some rich coffee and pan au chocolate, or a croque madame with a perfectly runny yolk. Make a reservation before you go, and consider a beery brunch—they have a long list of interesting brews from Germany and beyond." - will hartman, sonal shah, willa moore