meh - overpriced for mediocrity. not an extensive menu and things are really expensive for a lunch menu. i can't and don't want to spend $15 -20 on small portions. read more

My favorite brunch place in the hood. Ok you might have to wait a bit on weekends...but the fish taco's are worth it and Tina will do her best to find you a seat. read more

Me and my friend were strolling around williamsburg and ran across this place. The drinks are vey lovely and the bartender is super hot.

quick lunch, fast service and the food is consistently amazing. love the soup + salad and herb fries

So after many high compliments passed along regarding their lobster roll, I made a trip with a fellow roll-head. It was great, simple, affordable, awesome fries. I was stoked to have an outlet in the neighborhood. Well I went back with another devotee for a second round this weekend (which was also to celebrate my birthday) and wuddya know, the roll is off the menu. ARE YOU SERIOUS?! The one safety that everyone was down with and they cut it?! Lobster rolls are not a seasonal dish. They are a staple for working class fisherman and seafarers alike. Don't give me some lame story, just heed this advice: Put it back on the menu or you can forget about my business. read more

I enjoyed this spot, my sister and I split the french onion soup, broccolini and sea bass. The soup was really tasty, nice big chunks of sourdough bread helped to soak up the cheese and onion goodness. The broccolini was a great fresh side dish, although be prepared with some gum as it is really garlicky. The sea bass was delicious, with crispy skin and tender flesh. It was beautifully presented as the whole fish, I just would have preferred to have it deboned because it was difficult to eat and it got a little old picking fish bones out of nearly every bite (don't order this on a first date!). I enjoyed the ambience as well, dimly lit and not too noisy. I know people have mentioned bad service but our server was friendly and the busser was also on top of keeping our table clean and grabbing us another round of drinks. We also got another thank you as we walked out, which I always appreciate! It's definitely on the pricey side though, I would check out Ciao for Now in the East Village if you're trying to find an affordable, delicious brunch! read more

I went here with a large group a few days ago and it was lovely. We were seated outside which was covered in glass and had a greenhouse effect so were cosy and comfortable. The staff were pleasant and the food was great. The cocktails were delicious. The chicken sandwich however was a bit dry, it needed more sauce and i felt the chicken itself was too thick. read more

Love this place, kinda hipster bullshit crowd, best fish tacos outside of Southern California, still in denial that they got rid of my favorite smiley brunch girl with the cornrows read more

sad burger, food look like cafeteria and it s pricey .please get real and give your costumer what they paid for.

I had run 17 miles the morning before my indulgence which, for the uninitiated, translates as roughly 2,000 calories. This essentially meant that I could indulge in whatever the hell I wanted (shout out to NBR, of course) without recourse to the usual guilt. I saved my appetite for a burger and the opportunity to venture to the North Side to try Cafe Colette: a charming little establishment with a checkered floor, a cute "courtyard" and a buzzing bar area. It is the embodiment of young and chic; that is, it is very Williamsburg in its execution and, having bought your vintage wear around the corner, you will not feel out of place at this little establishment. However, I was exhausted and the idea of sitting and eating in public did not appeal to me in the least. I wanted to inhale the food and sit in the shower for the next 24 hours in the hope that my legs would return to their usual semi-operational state. Consequently a takeout was on the cards, though it took about five minutes for the staff to decode what I was saying, which is my problem. But that is neither here nor there. At $15 for a burger, one expects quality delights and, considering what one gets for $15 at Five Leaves (essentially thirty meals in one), for example, I was expecting great things indeed. Well, I schlepped my bag down Bedford and resisted the urge to poke my hand around the box, as I am prone to do - self-control and I are not bedfellows. That said, I made it home and swiftly threw the goods on a plate. It should first be noted that the burger did not exactly look sprightly and exciting - it possessed all the charm of a generic burger and, upon opening it up to investigate its composition, one was confronted with a hint of cheddar, ample onions (far too many of these) and a lettuce leaf. Okay, let us not jump to conclusions: simple can be superb, provided the execution is excellent. The meat was of a reasonable standard though the burger itself was "meh" at best. I would say that it's still better than DuMont Burger but, if you take a look of my review of said establishment, that's not the most worthy competition. Furthermore, with the likes of Juniper around the corner, Cafe Colette certainly couldn't get by on its burger alone. The fries were salty...very salty. Too salty, in fact. I am not averse to salty food by any stretch of the imagination but my god, I can't imagine what my blood pressure looks like now. Conclusion: Though I didn't dine-in at Cafe Colette, the place itself has a comfortable and upbeat vibe to it that I'm sure results in a charming setting in which to enjoy a decent meal or drink in the company of good friends. However, the food is not exceptional and - in fact - for the price, it's actually rather mediocre. Given the opportunity, I would try Cafe Colette again with friends and attempt a more interesting meal but, until then, I can only award it 2.5 to 3 stars. Perhaps I'll dabble in their brunch next time. read more

one of my favorite spots in williamsburg. great ambiance and service and a well executed, creative menu. great stuff.

The food was pretty good but kind of over priced and the service wasn't too great. I understand due to the hurricane they may have been a little short on staff. The fryer also wasn't working, which I think they should have told us before we came in because that really limited their menu. I got the granola and fruit as well as a scone (orange and cranberry, which was a little too sweet since it was frosted). My friends who came with me got a burger (along with a chocolate cinnamon scone) and the fish tacos. Although everything was fresh and the decor was great (nice diner kind of scene) over all the meal felt over priced for what they were serving. read more

adorable place with great lighting at night, and a year round outdoor space for daytime. creative dishes, reasonable prices, quirky service, its a good neighborhood go-to. read more

I come here fairly frequently. The food has always been tasty and the waiters are friendly. The coffee is pretty good too.

came here for brunch, so cute inside! got the amazing breakfast sandwich, lemon poppy scone and tried my friend's frittata, all delicious. nice, prompt waitstaff. i need to come back again soon! read more

We go to Colette almost a couple times a week since the last review. The menu has improved tremendously since then, and we really like how it is seasonal. Scones and coffee are still great, as are the staff. They make living in Williamsburg feel like there is no need to eat in Manhattan. read more

This is a really great spot for breakfast and lunch. Never tried dinner here yet but I want to. The food is really delicious. One of my favs is the tacos. I only wish that they gave bigger portions for the price they charge. But oh well, it's williamsburg. read more

As you can see in my earlier review I was a loyal lover of Cafe Colette. It was by far my favourite brunch place until this past weekend. Upon arrival to a fairly empty establishment we were made to sit next to the door with a draft while more than 1 table could have seated us further in. We waited a solid ten minutes for a server to show up to greet us however, by then we were ready to order. They were out of the Butter bean and Kale Stew which was fine the Breakfast Sandwich is always a solid backup item. I ordered a few pastries for the table to start on since we were all a bit hungry but sadly the server failed to ever bring them to the table. I had to get up and request the items then shockingly I found out they were also out of the scone we ordered. I begrudgingly sat down and nibbled on the a scone which didn't taste like they usually did. It was quite stale. Our food appears, haven't seen our server since our order was placed, and my breakfast sandwich was swimming in a pool of grease and the eggs were cooked all the way through (not served how the menu says). I would have mentioned it to the server if I had seen her but in an attempt to enjoy brunch with my family I ate it. This experience is so vastly different than ever before. I sincerely hope it was just a fluke since my love for this place used to run deep but I can say with assurance that I won't be back. The hipper than hip waitstaff paired with the lackluster food leaves my stomach and sense of peace wanting more. read more

Excellent food, nice decor, HORRENDOUS service. I have tried Cafe Colette twice now, and while the food is great, I am shocked at the lack luster and on the first occasion, down right rude service. As someone who lives in the Lower East Side and frequents many trendy and small biz restaurants in the Williamsburg area, I get that these are "cool" places but seriously, the service was a complete zero star experience. First try was for late Saturday brunch. I went with a friend who lives literally down the street, after a morning spent shopping. We both had eggs (cooked perfectly, not too runny), sausage (flavorful, good quality meat), wine and coffee, all of which was fine. We sat in the sunny room in the back, which was airy and had a great decor. I would have given it five stars, if it had not been for the service, which was awful. When we first entered, we stood at the hostess area for 10 minutes. The bartender and a waitress were singing along to the 90s R&B playing but didn't give us a look or make an effort to seat us (although props for great soundtrack). Finally, we flagged a woman down who said "oh sorry thought someone helped you". We let it go - it is the weekend after all - and were seated at a table in the back room (which was lovely). However.... we just sat there... and sat there... and sat there until a waiter finally came buy and filled up water glasses. He was pouring from the side of the water glass and accidentally spilled water all over the table in front of my friend. He didnt seem to notice and rushed off - we called after him but to no avail - a waitress came by and when we told her the waiter had spilled and we needed napkins, she said crossly "well Im sure he didnt do this on purpose." Right... we knew that... but we were just asking for napkins. My friend has a dairy allergy and had questions about the menu, which the waitress seemed to know nothing about, and seemed annoyed that my friend was even asking (which is not okay, my friend needed to know so she wouldnt get sick). For the rest of the meal, the waitress (who frowned and never smiled once) never came by to check on us, to refill our coffee, or to bring me my side dish. I flagged her down and she admitted that she forgot to fill that order - I got it after my meal was finished, and she charged me for it which I thought was tacky. Again, the food was good and we chalked it up to probably just a busy day and grouchy service. Went for dinner a second time to try it one more time - the food and decor were so cute I really wanted to love it. Same thing - dry waiter, had to practically grab waiter to get another glass, didnt ask us if we needed anything and brought the check over very quickly. All in all, the place is cute, it has a fun vibe but the service is pretty rude and lackluster. I dont think I would come back, when there are plenty of great restaurants like say, 110 Bedford, right around the corner. read more

Great food, cute spot. Service was attentive but not overkill. Had the salmon bowl. Seasoned really well and perfectly filling. All the components were cooked perfectly. read more

This is my favorite neighborhood spot. The food is amazing especially the fish tacos. The staff are always so friendly and inviting. The back garden room is really cozy but my favorite is the outdoor sidewalk seating in the warm seasons. Excellent for people watching with a glass of rose! read more

Food was mediocre. Ordered hot toddy, tasted like water. In the end, one dish, one coffee, and one hot toddy cost me almost $40! Overpriced and left disappointed. read more

The food has always been amazing for brunch, dinner is good. The atmosphere is great and they're always friendly, good customer service. I probably come here at least a few times a month -one of my favorites! read more

great cocktails and desserts: try the pot de creme!

Great brunch spot. Super cute backyard garden area. Main seating area is a little tight, but two of us sat at the bar very comfortably. Great food & great drinks! read more

Walked off the plane and ate here. Was famished and they didn't have 2 of the items I wanted. Sat at the bar but was not judged for not ordering cocktail. Went there the following morning for coffee. This took a long time and honestly was not a good latte overall. I'd take a drip coffee anywhere over that. So-so. read more

Café Colette is very cosy and pretty. I love it. The best spot in the neighborhood to bring friends for brunch. I had the mushroom eggs, the polenta and the burger. All very good choices. read more

We just left this place because there was A ROACH in the outdoor area (it was not on the floor, it was climbing on the bench where we were seated, near the table and near the food). I understand this is New York and there are bugs everywhere, and this part of the restaurant is technically outside, so this is not about the roach (although that is foul). It's about the manager who came out and condescendingly said - twice- "well this is technically a garden / garage." That may be the case, but this is still a restaurant lady, and we are still paying customers, so don't make us feel stupid. We would have considered staying but her attitude sucked, and she didn't offer anything to make us feel better. She mentioned there were no seats open inside so really we were left with no choice but to leave. Wrong attitute lady. Maybe just asking how she could make it better or comping a drink or two would have helped. There's not much that can't be fixed with a nice, warm, sincere gesture and a drink. There are too many nice restaurants in the area without roaches (at least visible ones) and without the snobbery. read more

This place was solid maybe a year ago. Something happened in the kitchen. The food has lost its soul and it's now remarkably bland. It's still a cool decor inside etc. but I'm not going to try again on the food for a while. read more

This place is so cute, the server was nice, but I felt completely ripped off. I paid 10 bucks for a kale salad that came in a soup size bowl. It tasted good, but I left hungry and frustrated. They didn't even have any bread to offer. I hope they get it together on the portions because it is a really nice interior. Please folks, feed us! read more

Went for dinner. Sweet cafe, nice ambiance with delicious, carefully prepared food. Loved the trout and brussel sprouts but everything looked fresh and good. Waitress was lovely. read more

I found Cafe Colette to be a nice dining experience. We went for dinner on a Thursday night and ordered 4 small dishes for two. Sitting in the bar area is noise and i don't know how the back room is.If you don't mind a noisy restaurant it kind of adds to the experience and the environment. We ordered the kale salad, grilled flatbread with caramelized onions,charred octopus and clams and a tempura mushroom special dish. The food was prepared and served very nicely and there was more then enough. We also order a bottle of wine a cote du rhone which complement the dinner nicely.The wait staff was friendly and helpful, people who appeared to really enjoy their work. The only thing i would like to see is a selection of wines in the $28-$35 range. The cheapest red wine is $38 a bottle. read more

My wife and I enjoyed our Saturday breakfast here so much that we returned the next morning. The garden for breakfast #1, outside for #2. Friendly, attentive service on both occasions. House-made granola w/ Greek yogurt and strawberries; French toast w/ blackberry compote; asparagus, cheddar and onion frittata. We liked them all. Excellent coffee. All-around pleasant, mellow vibe befitting a beautiful summer weekend in Williamsburg. read more

food was fine, most of the staff were not. Really catty. I get that no one really wants to work at Saturday brunch time but this was really unpleasant. read more

Just great - the water melon salat is spectacular! Ask for a table in the annex - it's very cozy! The pot de creme dessert is delicious as well! read more

Great food, great service, great design. You'll be a little packed together when it's crowded, but that's NY living... Highly recommended!

Great ambiance, chill work staff, good food, and moderate prices for Wburg. I havent had a meal there I didn't like. It can get a bit loud, but I guess that's what happens when the house is packed, much to their credit they know how to bring them in and keep them coming back. read more

Really well done, looking forward to heading back here to try more. The tuna nicoise was simple and delicious.

i was very disappointed that no bread was served with dinner. a nice french baguette would have been just right. and the food was so-so. however, the cocktails were very good. so for $250.00 for (4) people ....we left feeling bamboozled and not at all impressed. wont be going back. i had $$$ better - well -spent at antoines in new orleans. read more

This is my favorite place in the hood. The decor is completely amazing and the food is fantastic. I find the menu a little limited, but I accept and embrace it because everything on it is fantastic. Brunch is wonderful - the coffee is absolutely delicious as are the egg sandwich and the baked pancake. Whenever I have friends in town, we hit this place up. The service could be a TAD friendlier, but for the most part, completely love. read more