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    Cafe Triskell

    4.4 (501 reviews)
    ModerateFrench, Creperies
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Outside

    Very well-liked cafe with buckwheat crepes. Food was okay and would return to try other items. Service was very kind.

    Mussel Appetizer
    Moeka S.

    Stopped by there for a quick dinner and once again they just nailed all the dishes!!! We got this muscle appetizer for the first time and the white wine sauce was just so spot on. Also I was thinking they might have the best fries I've ever had. I love the aesthetic of this place and the service is always welcoming and attentive:)

    Frank M.

    The good: Food, speed, music choice (happy lively 80s-90s music)! The fries were salted just right and the Croque monsieur was just the right temperature! Ham was ok. Now, the rest: The menu on google maps, Apple Maps, and Yelp is an "old" menu with $5 less on most prices. Once you get inside, there's a QR code to a "new" menu with higher prices and a slightly different layout. And, I was overcharged on tax by a bit. I feel transparency is extremely important in what are the menu items -- The QR code could link to the same on-google menu, for example.

    Clarissa B.

    Everything on the menu sounds delicious here. One of my friends always wanted to try this restaurant so we finally got together for brunch. It's a homely place that serves the right amount of food (not too much, not too little) and makes it look aesthetic and delectable. The French toast comes on these skewers which is a fun take, and a good size for consuming. The croque monsieur is simple but covered in delicious cheese which a simple but actually well flavored salad on the side. The staff are kind, helpful, and timely and the conversation with my friends was great. Additionally, the music was really good - I didn't recognize a lot of the songs but it really helped the conversation and I do wish I asked for the playlist.

    Quiche of the Day
    Ally R.

    What a gem Cafe Triskell is! I wish I lived in the neighborhood. If I did, I'd visit often! This review is for brunch. There were other customers but there weren't people waiting to sit so the staff let us stay for a while which was nice. The brunch entrees come with a coffee, tea or soda, while some also have a mimosa as an option too. Ordered: French toast entree ($20)- my friend and I wanted to try this so we ordered an extra entree. This was the best decision we made! The French toast skewers are to die for! They come with stewed strawberries and syrup and we polished them off. At $20 this was a little pricey but I suppose it also comes with coffee, tea or a mimosa so that seems reasonable. We didn't get an extra drink since we were sharing this as an appetizer. Quiche ($15)- the quiche of the day had spinach and broccoli in it. It didn't have cheese but it was really good. The egg tasted custardy almost. It came with a side salad that had a nice dressing. I believe there was mustard in the dressing. The portion was a nice size! I have nothing bad to say about my meal at Cafe Triskell. Do yourself a favor, and give this place a try!

    Ham, Egg and Swiss Cheese Crepe $15
    Susan C.

    This is probably the 3rd or 4th time I've eaten here over several years, and each time the food has been delicious. They really know how to make crepes here! The buckwheat crepes are exactly what a good French crepe should be--thin, the slightest bit crisp while still retaining the pliability that allows you to cut and fold it over onto your fork. The ingredients inside are quality too. The restaurant itself is quite small, seating about 16-20 people including the seats outside, so often for brunch there's a short wait, but well worth it. The French toast skewers are a popular item and they happened to run out when our party of 4 arrived around 1:30pm on a Sunday afternoon, so we got crepes (ham and cheese, and a goat cheese walnut, and I can't remember the last one), and a croque monsieur with a couple coffees. Yummy and affordable. Would come back for brunch here any day! My previous experiences with staff here have been good and nothing out of the ordinary, though this time it was a little odd how after being seated the waitress seemed to ignore us for a good 15-20 minutes although we tried to get her attention a couple times. It was extremely hard to flag her down to order, get the check, and pay the bill. Like she said all the right things and was helpful when she came to take the order but otherwise didn't respond when we tried to say anything before or after that point. I understand it was pretty busy for one person to be handling 8-10 tables but this is also pretty standard for most restaurants and the tables are small here. If she was trying to pace the service an explanation or a friendly gesture would be sufficient to impart a better experience to customers. If I were a new customer I might dock another star for service but I'm giving the benefit of the doubt here and overall my experiences have been positive.

    Sherry J.

    This is the best brunch place I ever been to. The food was impeccable. We got the croque monsieur which is a French sandwich with ham and cheese which was so buttery and cheesy. The salmon egg Benedict was so good, they give a lot more salmon than other places. Along with he meals it comes with coffee or tea. The place itself was super small and very understaffed so the service wasn't the fastest but the food definitely made up for it!

    Neil H.

    What a shame about the service. This is a lovely French bistro with a low-key presence on 36th Avenue, and we really enjoyed their beverages, French Onion soup, and baked dishes. However, the waitress, who couldn't speak French, ignored or forgot about us while we waited to place an order. Though I spoke with the owner afterward about his cuisine, French culinary background, and experience, this still left a bit of a lingering taste.in our mouths. Overall a worthwhile experience. They definitely are popular. Note: at one time, they were the only French eatery in Astoria; however, with the arrival of Chez Olivia, they may need to upgrade their menu and service

    Ham, Egg and Swiss Cheese Crepe
    Aastha U.

    One of my favorite spots in Astoria. It feels like a European cafe, with a cozy interior and a couple tables dotting the sidewalk. I recently came for brunch for 2 on a Sunday at 11:30, without a reservation, and had to wait about half an hour. The weather was pleasant and I parked myself on the bench outside, and it was worth it! I ordered a ham, scrambled egg, and swiss cheese crepe. The buckwheat crepe had a great texture and the fillings were tasty. Overall, it felt very simple in a good way. I wasn't sure if it would be enough food, but it was delicious and I was full and satisfied by the end. I also ordered a coffee with milk, which was fantastic!! Really good coffee.

    House Specialty Homemade French Toast
    Tracy S.

    Came here for a Sunday brunch and just perfection! It does remind me of a cafe I would stumble upon in Paris which was very cool and it has a vintage feel to it. It's not the biggest space but definitely has seating indoors and can accommodate for outdoors. I love how they cook their food upon ordering so very fresh! The person who served us was very friendly and attentive despite it getting busier as we sat there. I highly recommend their French toast, the bread is the best part of my whole experience!

    House Specialty Homemade French Toast
    Jackson Y.

    I had the opportunity to take a nice romantic lunch with my lovely wife. I found Cafe Triskell on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Ambience: It was only outdoor seating, which comprises 3 tables on the sidewalk. My wife tells me this is not uncommon in France, so I guess this is authentic. Food: House Specialty Homemade French Toast (5/5) - home made "toast" on skewers. The texture was more pancake than toast, but the flavor and texture...OMG. Croque Monsieur Sandwich (4/5) - A good representation. I am lactose intolerant to I skipped this one. Wife says it was good. Pan Seared Hudson Valley Duck Foie Gras (5/5) - Instagram worthy. This looks like a piece of art. Lucky that it tastes every bit as good as it looks. Frisee Salad (4/5) - not a big salad eater, but damn, this was good. Especially with the poached egg. Service: Friendly staff who took the time to explain items on the menu. There were only 3 tables, so you would expect them to be attentive. TL/DR: Can't wait to go back for some more french toast and Foie Gras.

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    Ajay A.

    Back for delicious crepe, first time since the first time. There's definitely more to the menu.

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    1 year ago

    Excellent crepes and mussels. Reasonable prices. Good service. Walking distance to the Museum of Moving Pictures

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    2 years ago

    Such amazing flavors and the perfect amount of food. Note: a 4% surcharge for cc use, so bring cash

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    Nice place for brunch. Everything was very nicely prepared and tasty, especially the mushroom quiche.

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    Very good French onion soup. Possibly best I've had. Very friendly staff. Awful music though - rap and hip hop in a French restaurant? Weird

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