Cafe d’Alsace
French restaurant · Upper East Side
1703 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128
Highlights
Alsatian classics, stellar brunch, and curated beer list
Alsatian classics, stellar brunch, and curated beer list
"Serving Upper East Siders Alsatian classics since 1997, Cafe D’Alsace is open seven days a week. Which means that you can get their perfect, buttery croque monsieur seven days a week. Pair it with some potatoes with sauerkraut, a casserole, and an imported German beer for lunch." - willa moore, bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, sonal shah
"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
"Cafe D’Alsace has been a staple of the east 80s for around two decades, across two locations (its current home once belonged to the legendary restaurant Elaine’s). It looks like a lot of other French bistros in this city, with big gleaming windows everywhere, wicker chairs on the sidewalk, and couples who definitely have their favorite regular table. But the Alsatian food here is different: vats of potatoes with homemade sauerkraut, lamb and oxtail casseroles, and all sorts of interesting, hearty German-French dishes sprinkled through the menu. There’s also a large imported beer list with options from all over western Europe and beyond. Cafe D’Alsace is especially popular for brunch—try their stellar croque madame made with crusty sourdough and ham that smells of rosemary. photo credit: Will Hartman RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Will Hartman
"And now for something completely different. An upscale Alsatian restaurant on the UES with a nice bar area, a dedicated beer sommelier, and an insanely long imported beer list. This is also one of the few places that consistently serves Heady Topper. Go get it." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, matt tervooren
"A French bistro-style option in town, suggested as a classic spot for bistro fare during a downtown dining outing." - Beth McKibben
