Café Zouave

Second time dining here and so glad I popped into this amazing spot when I was first walking by! Very chill French bistro (not one of those pretentious stuffy vibes) with great comfort food. Didn’t end up doing their bottomless brunch this time but had the salmon benedict, which was delicious and perfectly cooked and comes with fries and salad. Came back a few days later for a lite dinner and had the shrimp ravioli - literally that sauce is heaven - and some buttery garlicky escargots. Great to have a new spot in the neighborhood with a cozy lounge in the back. Will definitely be back!

Cute new addition to the neighborhood. A nice front bar lounge and a lovely dining room in the rear. Prices are reasonable, and I will be returning. Also opens at 11am for lunch, quite rare in that area.

what an addition to grand street! casual french restaurants are hard to come by in NYC; making this a unique dining experience. the food here is fresh and well curated. will be highly recommending this place to anyone in the area! make sure you come by before it’s hard to get a table :)

Amazing neighborhood spot! Great food, great drinks, and great staff! We had a group event here, and everyone loved the local vibe and amazing service. Thank you!!

I highly recommend this cafe!! We are right now here and cannot ask for more. The food was great. We wanted coffee and milk but they didn’t have lactose free milk so Nicolas (I think he is the owner) asked us what kind of milk we wanted and he went to a store on the same block and bought lactose free milk. That’s what I call an outstanding service. We are a party of five and Nicolas and the chef made us feel welcome… with a complimentary dessert!!! We love it!! Thank you for your hospitality. A++++

Delicious food! French cuisine. We had the chicken and the salmon. Looks small looking from the sidewalk but it has a big space with a cool interior design.

What a great addition to the neighborhood! The menu is simple but executed well. Classic French dishes, friendly service, good atmosphere, great cocktails and an affordable wine list which is very rare these days. I went there a few times and will go back each time I'm around. Ask for the partner/owner, Jeremie. He's a blast! And don't miss their Happy Hours: Buy 1 get one for free. Hard to pass.

Food was good not great, and service was fine. The whole place seemed slightly devoid of personality, like a medium-upscale family restaurant in a conservative Midwestern town. The menu was uninspired, but executed well. I asked if they had a house red, and when the bill came I was surprised that the wine I was given was nearly $20 per glass. Overall I paid more than I expected for the quality of food I got. I might come back for live music or happy hour another time.

Went at an 11am on a Sunday for brunch and I got the eggs Benedict and it was so good. Fries were honestly perfect. Salad was good too. I saw a pitcher of iced peppermint tea and needed to have that since it's the perfect sunny day drink. Service was excellent. I was waited on immediately. Ambiance is great. I sat at the bar where there are big tv screens playing if that's your thing, but the huge back space is screen-free and more like an upscale restaurant. Can't wait to go back! Vibe was good with French music playing. So glad we finally have a French restaurant in East Williamsburg (and on Grand) again!

I held a group event at this adorable French bistro! We ALL had an amazing time! Great food, great drinks and great staff! Great happy hour, good wine! This is a local gem! Want to check out the live music brunch event next time!

Stopped in for brunch on Saturday morning, and I'm so glad we did. Delicious and affordable French food in a casual bistro. We got the eggs Benedict and croque monsieur. Will be returning!

Exactly what the restaurant scene has been missing - excellent food, great service and good vibes. Menu pricing is more than fair. Newly opened - I predict it will be a hit. Glad I'm not a local or I'd probably leave my apartment and move in, never to cook for myself again.

Had a wonderful brunch here on a Sunday. The owner Greco was so lovely and could not have been more welcoming. The interview is gorgeous and it feels like you're in a little cafe in France, not off a busy street in Brooklyn. The food was DELICIOUS and very fairly priced. My eggs Benedict with salmon was perfectly cooked, the dill coating the salmon elevated the fish. Fries were crispy, light, and we were considering making another order to share. My husband's eggs Benedict with spinach was also delicious, and we loved the fresh side salad it came with. 10/10 recommend! We're excited to come again and try out their dinner menu.

Place was empty on Easter Sunday - no idea why. Food was yummy, drinks were good. Service was excellent and not intrusive. Will absolutely come back!

Excellent food, decor and service. The steak frite and escargots were top notch. Unpretentious and decidedly hip. Must come