Buvette
French restaurant · West Village
42 Grove St, New York, NY 10014
Highlights
Tiny West Village gem where French classics like croque madame and fluffy steamed eggs meet warm vibes and a bustling, intimate setting.
Tiny West Village gem where French classics like croque madame and fluffy steamed eggs meet warm vibes and a bustling, intimate setting.
"The eggs at Jody Williams’s Grove Street charmer are cooked with the steam wand on the espresso machine, normally used to make a cappuccino — and they’re perfect. Diners have the option of topping them with either smoked salmon or prosciutto. A waffle sandwich and plenty of pastries are also available at this petite restaurant." - Melissa McCart
"Buvette is a French bistro in the West Village where you can eat a croque madame with prosciutto, or a waffle sandwich that comes in a pool of butter and maple syrup. The space is charming and filled with knick knacks, but it's too cramped for groups, so don't come here with more than one person. On Saturdays and Sundays, there's always a line out the door, so be sure to stop by on a weekday." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, will hartman
"This all-day cafe from chef Jody Williams (Via Carota) has delicious offerings for any mealtime that include but aren’t confined to bistro standbys. A morning (and Instagram) standout is the delicately steamed eggs, served with prosciutto and Parmesan or smoked salmon and creme fraiche. Lunchtime and dinner bring a range of salads, steak tartare, and a trio of croque sandwiches. The snug space can feel cramped during really busy times, but outdoor seating that seems to have doubled the amount of seating. Daytime diners shouldn’t miss the warm croissants." - Melissa McCart
"Jodi Williams and Rita Sodi’s crowd-pleaser is great when it comes to brunch. Go here for the warm croissant, excellent coffee, seasonal vegetables, steamed eggs, Belgian waffles, and pain perdu. The space couldn’t be more charming, though it’s very small: Expect a wait." - Eater Staff
"There are few things more exhilarating than trying to get a table at Buvette on a weekend afternoon. As you peek through the windows on Grove Street, you’ll see people enjoying brioche french toast and the fluffiest eggs in all of New York City, and you’ll think to yourself, “That could be me.” Yes, it could be you—if you put your name in with the host and wait a few hours. Think about waiting for a table at this cramped, yet charming French spot from the Via Carota people as a West Village rite of passage." - neha talreja, will hartman, bryan kim, kenny yang
