Croft Alley

Went there for brunch around 2 pm yesterday with a friend. We waited about 10 minutes to be seated. We ordered the tuna melt, breakfast burritos, an iced matcha latte, and lemonade.The breakfast burrito was really good. The tuna melt was good as well, but it felt a bit heavy and filling, with a buttery texture. Unfortunately, the truffle flavor didn’t really come through.Overall, it was still a decent option for a casual brunch. Editing review 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 we went here for the second time and we tried their chicken schnitzel and banana pancakes and all of them were incredible. The chicken was to die for its a must try!!!

The best ever!! The veggie sandwich add grilled chicken, tuna melt add spicy mustard, breakfast burrito, prosciutto grilled cheese, harissa chicken bowl, curry chicken bowl, waffles, pancakes are BEST

We were recommended this place for their breakfast burrito, so we decided to give it a try. The burrito was indeed delicious, but it was far too small for the price. We usually share breakfast burritos, but this one was not meant for sharing. Moreover, when compared to other popular burrito places in NYC like Santa Fe, Ursula, and Ceremonia, this burrito is significantly smaller and more expensive. We also tried the prosciutto grilled cheese, which was nice but nothing extraordinary. Fortunately, it was definitely more filling than the burrito. The ladies working at the counter were super nice and kind.

I was told the breakfast burrito is what this place is known for so I got that as well as the BTA. They both cost $18 but the portion size for the BTW was more filling. I found the burrito to be way too small for the price. I would usually split a burrito but this portion was too small to share. It was good but I wouldn’t go back for it. I preferred the BTA on sourdough and I like that they brought 3 options for hot sauce.

Food was very very good, walk up to order & the you either find a table or take to go. Waited about 15 mins for the food. Got the breakfast burrito & the waffles & both were amazing. Next time I’ll ask for more sauce with the burrito.

I wanted to check out Croft Alley because I really loved Lola Taverna, which used to be in this space, but unfortunately it didn’t live up to expectations. The overall vibe and cleanliness were a letdown. The bathrooms were surprisingly messy, honestly more like a crowded bar bathroom, if not worse, which set a negative tone. Service-wise, there is an automatic 20% gratuity even though there is no traditional waiter or waitress service. This felt hard to justify given the experience. Food was mixed. The Chinese chicken salad was a very large portion and the dressing was tasty, but it was absolutely smothered in fried wontons. I would have much preferred some balance with vegetables like carrots or edamame instead of so much crunch. The steak and egg bowl was decent overall, but awkward to eat. The steak was difficult to cut in the bowl, and two out of the six pieces were entirely fat and not edible. Overall, Croft Alley feels like a downgrade from what was here before. There is potential, but between the cleanliness issues, automatic gratuity, and uneven execution, it didn’t quite hit the mark for me.

So happy to have this LA gem in NYC! Hoping the vermicelli bowl / salad from the LA location makes its way onto the menu here 🤞 the pancakes, burrito, Chinese chicken salad are all 10/10.

AWFUL and a DISGRACE. Extremely over priced, the worst pancakes in NYC. The eggs were cold. Coffee served in paper cups and the prices are outrageous. Avoid at all costs.

The best thing about the holidays in NYC is getting into the hotspots. Another LA import where you order at the counter and they bring it to your tables it's a great spot to dine In alone with newspaper's & magazines aplenty. Ate: Tuna wraps with avocado Cole slaw Total with tax & tip $33 I must admit I didn't see the salmon or would've gotten that.My food was tasty not exciting but made better with yummy cilantro sauce. I must admit everything people ate looked incredible. The tuna melt and pancakes. Only issue was the teeny water glasses, but a fun spot I will return to for this pancakes at breakfast though no decaf alas.

Decent food but not worth waiting in line or going out of your way for. This is the first NYC location of an LA hotspot. It's order at the counter first then sit down, and a pretty big space. We tried the Breakfast Burrito, Tuna Melt, and Banana Pancakes. Food didn't come super quickly and everything was lukewarm except the pancakes. Breakfast Burrito - Our favorite. Nice textures and flavor. Really like the combo of ingredients in this. It's small though. Tuna Melt - Crispy but not very appetizing when eaten lukewarm. Nothing special. Quite greasy. Banana Pancakes - We liked these. Gluten free and still fluffy. Started to feel very greasy as well though after a couple bites. Service was a bit strange. No utensils or water provided even after food was served. We had to ask and were also given 1 single napkin. Maybe they're still figuring out their service flow. Everyone was nice though.

I've always wanted to try this spot in LA but was never able to make it, so was so excited to hear when they opened a NYC location! You order at the counter before finding a seat and on a Saturday late morning, there was not much of a line and it was pretty easy to find a table. Staff is also super nice! The atmosphere is definitely lively and on the louder side though. We of course had to try all the most popular dishes. Here's what I thought: - Breakfast burrito (4.5/5): not the best breakfast burrito I tried before but I'm pretty picky. This was still really darn good. Not really a bacon fan so subbed for the turkey sausage which was very juicy and delicious. Eggs were also perfectly soft scrambled, the hash browns added the perfect crisp without being too much, and the tortilla was soft and chewy! Honestly did not feel too heavy at all. - Banana pancakes (5/5): if you get one thing, it MUST be this. These pancakes were probably my favorite I ever had at a restaurant- perfectly fluffy, crisp on the edges and moist on the inside, and surprisingly light. There were also moist chunks of banana scattered throughout -- those were my favorite bites. - Tuna melt (3.5/5): just personal preference but I'm not the hugest fan of tuna and it was a bit room temp (I wish it was served warm). The truffle flavor was also present but wish it was a bit stronger. The sourdough bread was absolutely delicious though -- it was crispy, chewy, and everything I wanted from a sandwich bread Overall great ambiance to grab brunch and catch up with a friend! Also felt like a really well balanced meal despite how much we ordered, since everything was pretty fresh and not really heavy or greasy.

I was told the breakfast burrito is what this place is known for so I got that as well as the BTA. They both cost $18 but the portion size for the BTA was larger. I found the burrito to be way too small for the price. I would usually split a burrito but this portion was too small to share. It was good but I wouldn't go back for it. I preferred the BTA on sourdough and I like that they brought 3 options for hot sauce.

when will you guys be on delivery apps? I've gone to your place before in Los Angeles and always been able to get you guys delivered and you guys have been open for a few weeks. Just wondering when that will start?

I wanted to check out Croft Alley because I really loved Lola Taverna, which used to be in this space, but unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations. The overall vibe and cleanliness were a letdown. The bathrooms were surprisingly messy, honestly more like a crowded bar bathroom, if not worse, which set a negative tone. Service-wise, there is an automatic 20% gratuity even though there is no traditional waiter or waitress service. This felt hard to justify given the experience. Food was mixed. The Chinese chicken salad was a very large portion and the dressing was tasty, but it was absolutely smothered in fried wontons. I would have much preferred some balance with vegetables like carrots or edamame instead of so much crunch. The steak and egg bowl was decent overall, but awkward to eat. The steak was difficult to cut in the bowl, and two out of the six pieces were entirely fat and not edible. Overall, Croft Alley feels like a downgrade from what was here before. There is potential, but between the cleanliness issues, automatic gratuity, and uneven execution, it didn't quite hit the mark for me.

Great looking menu but expensive (plus automatic 20% tip on bills over $50 even though you order at a counter). Hardly any chicken on my Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wrap but taste was good. Cold inside.