Horrible experience. Arrived at 130pm and there was a couple in line to be seated in front of us. After waiting for 15 minutes, a woman took a spot in line behind is. My boyfriend saw seats available at the bar so we asked the waitress and she said there were no seats available. There was a seat for two outside that was empty, but we assumed it was going to the couple in front of us. 10 minutes later they were seated inside, and the woman BEHIND us was seated outside without any kind of reservation or anything. We were totally ignored and never even greeted. We just left. SO RUDE!!!!! I will NEVER recommend this place to anyone. 0 stars if I could. read more

Came back again, and it was even worse. The crepe, yeah it was good. But what good is that when: 1) The waitress seats other people before you (most likely because we had a kid). 2) They forgot our mussels. 3) They said they had a high chair for us, but forced my two year old to sit at a booth (not a good idea). 4) The table next to us got their food first, even though they were seated fifteen minutes after us. I can keep going. No straw for my iced coffee, waitress was extremely rude and treated us as if we were an inconvenience. My wife and I try to be considerate as we have a kid, and we tried three times with this restaraunt, and still are treated with an attitude by the waitstaff. Save your money, and anguish, and go elsewhere folk. Unless you like being treated like a third class patron. read more

Yum. This is a really cozy place with delicious food that you can watch be prepared if you're lucky. I came in on a Sunday and perched myself on the counter, which gives a perfect view into the little kitchen. It's nice to see the food being made: french onion soup being placed into the oven, crepes being carefully lifted and folded, etc. Those crepes looked amazing, by the way. I'm going to make a point to come back here and try them. I was wondering if Cafe Triskell was cash only, and just as I was about to stop someone to ask, I noticed the t-shirts my server and the chef were wearing: "CASH ONLY." Well, there's my answer! It was brunch time and it's pretty much a given that if I have brunch at a French place, my dish is going to be croque madame. I was not disappointed, as I watched a deliciously toasty sandwich get prepared, draped with melted cheese, and topped with an egg, over-easy. It came with a salad and chips, both of which were great. I had some sparkling cider to drink, which was okay--I think this is because I'm so used to the sweeter stuff, and this wasn't really like that. It wasn't bad, though. Service was tentative and pleasant. Remember how I said it's cozy? Well be sure not to come with a large group, because you just won't fit. This place is best visited in pairs. Oh, if you sit at the counter, it will be a bit warmer than the rest of the restaurant, since you're right in front of the kitchen. Just something worth noting. read more

This might be my first official 5 star review! I have always thought those people that say "I'm in heaven" when describing food was crazy. It wasn't until I ate Cafe Triskell's French Toast that made me a partial believer that such place exist. Their French Toast literally melts in your mouth. The chef has taken "brioche" to a whole new level. Each piece gets more savory as I go. I'm thankful that we were a party of 3, so we got to order quite extensively for Brunch. We had the Escargot - 4.5 out of 5 - A very simple dish, executed near perfectly. For me it wasn't salty enough but overall to my other guest it was perfect. The herb butter was paired perfectly with fresh made French bread. Mussels - 5 out of 5 - It's nice, juicy and plump! Flawlessly cooked, effortlessly balance with butter that brings out the natural flavors of the shellfish. It's like tasting the ocean freshness. Croque-Monsieur (Sandwich with Ham, Swiss Cheese, Béchamel sauce & house Salad) - 4.5 out of 5. Out of all the ham sandwiches I had to eat growing up this one takes the cake. French Toast - (knocked it out of the ball park good) - Yup, that's the verdict. If I can give over a 5, I would. As I said earlier, the brioche just melts in your mouth. A tiny drizzle of syrup and a little berry compote, you're set. You just can't top it. Then we finished with two crepes (Lemon & Sugar and Homemade Nutella & Berry Compotes)...I really thought the "Authentic French" on their sign was a joke, like Chinese owner putting "Authentic Japanese" on their sushi restaurant sign. It's not until I had their crepes, when it hits me "wow...it's true". Their crepes reminded me of the ones I had in Paris. Then I found out that the restaurant is really French owned and the chef is really a French chef. They're from Brittany, southern France. I'm happy to have found my new go- to place in NYC, even though it's in Astoria. This is a must stop, and eat place. The décor might look simple but the food speaks for itself! read more

** 4 stars for the kitchen, 2 stars for front of the house ** As with most gorgeous summer mornings, the best recipe for a perfect day invariably includes is brunch at a great neighborhood place. And "great place" by definition of late, seems synonymous with 4 or 5 star Yelp ratings. So, the three of us headed to Cafe Triskell. It is a petite and charming place where the specials are written on a board by the wall. I had a Kir Royale with my croque madame while my friends both had the Nordic eggs which consisted of smoked salmon and eggs. When the lady who took our orders asked if I wanted the eggs, over easy, sunny side-up or well-done, I knew that i had come to a place that does not assume you want the eggs done traditionally. My croque madame was well-seasoned with a well-done egg, the bread soft and not crunchy, just the way I like it. My friends offered a taste of the Nordic eggs and it was also perfectly seasoned and generous with the smoked salmon. Both the croque madame and the Nordic eggs came with a respectable side salad. For dessert, we ordered crepes with strawberry and nutella and another crepe with roasted pears. Compared to the taste and the presentation of the brunch dishes, the crepes were not as impressive. The reason I cannot be a fan of this place and give four (4) stars to it is because of the service. To be fair, the kitchen deserves four (4) stars while the front of the house merits two (2) stars. First, our server was insisting to sit us on a table for two when there were three of us. Second, we repeatedly asked for plates for the dessert and were ignored. Third, she gave us the check even if we haven't asked for it. Fourth, and this is downright rude, she refused to give me water and indicated that there were other people waiting for a table. We got in at past 11 a.m., were done by 12:20 p.m. as I had a show to catch so we were not taking our own sweet time and were actually rushing. I'd love to give business to local restaurants in the neighborhood except when the staff act as if they are God's gift to humanity. No one who acts like this should be in the restaurant business or in any business that requires a modicum of customer service. read more

Always great. True Frenchman behind the pass and it shows!!! A great option

Cash only. Cash only. Cash only. You don't even need me to remind you, because those very words are printed on the shirts of all employees here. Put away your mama's credit card, grab a friend, and join me in an epic adventure of internet review. Cafe Triskell is a tiny cafe in the hear- uh, ass of Astoria (asstoria) that is 36th ave. Like all French restaurants, you should check when it actually opens. Yep. Brunch only available on weekends and completely closed Mon and Tues. So its a very small place with limited seating, limited hours, and limited methods of payments. With me so far? The food is what you will be coming for. The bread service comprises 3 dough balls with a cupfull of butter. I am a tool when it comes to *anything* that's not your traditional bread. The melt in your mouth dough balls had me giggly from the get-go. [insert joke opportunity] Appetizers we shared the escargot. These tiny snails have been picked off their shells and served in heavy sauce and oil. You use a tiny fork thingy and u put the little rascals on top of the bread piece that comes on the side and you indulge. Mmmm. It tastes like fatty pieces of bbq. Highly recommended, especially if you have been shying away from escargot because of how shell-y and snail-y the normal presentation is. There are only four main courses for dinner, plus whatever specials they have for the evening. I tried the chicken cordon bleu ($18) while my friend got some waffle with eggs. Brunchy stuff. Oh man I've never had chicken cordon bleu like this. It's 6 pieces of curled cinnabon-shaped chickens, just replace the dough with chicken and cinnamon with cheeses. The portion is larger than it looks. It is more white meat than ham and cheese and the flavorful skin, so it might not please everyone. I love white meat. The food is one of the better ones I've had in Astoria. It has a good mix of 'different' and 'delicious' that obnoxious foodies usually look for. The service is average, with the exception of the lady who has the most friendly, aunty-ish sincere smile I've ever seen. That alone makes me feel good. And like other French-y places, it will take a while (30 mins for us) for food to come out. Plan accordingly. read more

Incredible food and incredible service!!!!VERY highly recommend- It's a must stop for me every single time I'm in the city!

The service was amazing! But the food was a-ok (although we only came here for dinner.) I would probably give this place a 3.5, but would rather round up because there service was quite great. I got the French Onion soup because I heard such amazing thing about it. Though, it was pretty standard. Nothing superb but nothing outstanding. I read that they mix gruyere and swiss cheese, I'm not 100% sure how that happened because it looked like there was only once slice of cheese our my soup. I did order the PEI mussels which were great, but again, nothing that made my mouth do somersaults or so delicious that somehow I manage to forget my name. We did have this bottled beer from Belgian which was some of the best I've ever had. My boyfriend ordered the cream of spinach and chicken crepe which was very 3 stars, maybe even 2. There was no cheese which made it kind of bland? I expect some cheese with savory crepes, but maybe that's just me being picky. Either way, I hear that the sweet crepes are where it's at, perhaps I'll come here for lunch. Oh and by the way, CASH ONLY. read more

I agree with the others - the waiter at Cafe Triskell is not very nice, he seems annoyed whenever you ask questions. I have been to this place twice, the second time I went was because it had been a while and I expected the place to have improved - not so. The second time I went to Cafe Triskell it was practically empty, just me and some friends of the owner sitting at the stools by the kitchen, oh and the angry waiter. 1. Worst thing of all - ventilation - I had to wash my clothes when I left this place and you will too. 2. Service - the waiter handed me the menu with prices. This menu is just a peace of white copy paper inside of a plastic sleeve. To change the menu you go on a computer, fix the prices and just print , simple as that. However every price on their menu is wrong, steak and fries says $25 but the waiter tells you it's $30. Every item except for the soup and crepes has the wrong price, wrong meaning you have to pay more, never will they tell you it's cheaper. You would think they would correct the menu since there is nothing else to do there. After all, the place is not packed and it costs $.03 cents for a piece of paper. 3. Food is okay but very very expensive, especially the tough steak and overly fried fries. My advice, make sure you double check the prices to every item you order and bring a fan to help with the ventilation. Other than that enjoy your French Meal. read more

Cafe Triskell became one of my favorite restaurants in NYC in just one meal. It won me over by the main entree but by dessert, it was hands down one of my favorite places. I loved the decor of the place as soon as I walked in. It was cozy, warm and inviting. The pace of the meal was excellent. It felt like I was eating at home. My fiance and I each ordered a french onion soup and split the corned beef hash brunch. The french onion soup was delicious. The broth was brimming with flavor, there was the right amount of onions and the blend of cheeses was perfect. I loved the pieces of the cheese that was burnt. While we were waiting for our soups, I saw two soups just sitting on the counter and I was wondering why they weren't serving them to us immediately. Good thing they didn't! They were the perfect temperature to enjoy it without burning my mouth, which I've done at other places before. I liked that the cheese in the broth was easy to break through and didn't turn into one giant clump like at other places. I am a huge fan of corned beef hash. I sometimes like the canned version better than the real version and I don't eat anything from cans...'cept for corned beef hash, tuna and chickpeas. However, this was the best corned beef hash I ever had. It was a sort of deconstructed version- actual corned beef over hash with a poached egg with a runny yoke and some salad with a hint of mustard in its dressing. I was very very impressed. By this time, because the service was so great (our server was so sweet and smiley), the restaurant was so cute and the food was out of this world perfectly delicious, I thought, "I think this is one of my favorite restaurants". I was surprised at myself that this stamp of favorite resturant approval could happen so quickly. I originally didn't want to order dessert but because the soup and the meal was so great I had to. This place is known for their crepes. I got a simple butter sugar crepe and woah, I've never had a crepe like this (I've made them at home, had them in France, had them at creperies...). This crepe was crispy, thin and tasty. OK. Hands down one of my favorite restaurants. I'll be back again and again and again and again... I live in Manhattan but this just made me LOVE Astoria. A note: two french onion soups, corned beef hash brunch plate that came with coffee, tea or a juice, a tea, and a butter/sugar plate with 20% tip came out to $45. read more

Cafe Triskell is a hidden gem. Forget about every restaurant on 30th ave and take a little walk down to 36th avenue where you'll find the best crepes you've ever had in your life. Each bite of my poached pear w/ chocolate sauce and toasted almond crepe was pure bliss! You can't go wrong here. The owner is also a really friendly guy who indulged us in friendly conversation when he wasnt busy cooking. Plain and simple: a fantastic chef with a fantastic cafe. read more

I come from Brittany, the region where Chef Philippe hails from Being at Cafe Triskell is like being at home Food is as good as it can be, even better if you go for my favorite items: his Crab Cake is tastier than in any other place or the warm Frisee Salad topped with a poached egg. A house salad and a complete (egg, ham & swiss) for a well balanced lunch. A Croque-Madame when I'm on a brunch mode. And a Butter and Sugar, sweeting butter which makes it crispy as my usual dessert. Mussels-a-la-nage are perfect is you are hungry for seafood or to share as a starter. Ken avo read more

Best croque madame I've ever had outside of France.. They have a small menu which is justified by the quality of their options.. My Boyfriend got the eggs florentine which I tried and were also out of this world.. It is cash only so make sure you have that on you because it's worth the trip to the bank... The place is small so if you are like me and don't really like waiting outside for too long just call and ask how long the wait time is.. They are really nice about giving you an honest estimate over the phone read more

Cafe Triskell - Croque madame done right - French Near Me - Astoria, New York

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At just about their fourth anniversary, Cafe Triskell is starting to hit its' stride. This is my first food review on these food blogs. However, I feel obligated to write this one as Cafe Triskell is truly an original. Besides family, I think I am one of the original plankowner regulars. This would mean hundreds of crepes, dozens of croque madames, onion soups, moules frites, broken glasses, and vitriolic cursing since the Spring of 2006. Every bit of it delicious and entertaining. You can go to Triskell to satisfy your high end food cravings (date night, party, after work, etc). But what you need to know and understand is that this place is really about the chef and his comprehensive knowledge of food/baking preparation. Chef Philippe does everything himself. I mean everything. He knows exactly how & why his food needs to look, smell & taste. He knows exactly how & why his food is right or wrong. The funny thing about Triskell is that it is a great spot for romantic dates, but it's also a great spot to take kids. Chef Phil is very educational. Kids love watching him make the dessert crepes. He and his wife are very nice to customers. I think it has something to do with the Breton culture. Best time to go eat is on a Wednesday night. You can walk in on the weekends, but this place has become so popular that you should call ahead for a reservation. Just don't sit at the center stool because that's my spot, but come in and add to the conversation. Favorites: Appetizer: French Onion Soup or Butternut Squash Soup (in season - best I've ever had) Goat Cheese Salad or Mozzarella Tower (special) Terrine of Foie Gras (special - the best) Entree: Mussels and Fries (simple and enormous portions) Crab Cakes (absolutely the best I've ever had - all lump crabmeat with mustard seeds and other spices, dusted in panko bread crumbs on top & bottom. Flash sauteed in butter and baked) Muscovy Duck and Polenta (special - I would love it with wild rice) My favorite Entree: Scallop or Lobster Risotto with Chorizo Crepes: Scallop Crepes - Scallops & mushrooms cooked in cider sauce Sauteed Mushrooms in garlic butter on buckwheat crepe Egg, Ham & cheese - done in the Breton style My favorite: Smoked Turkey, swiss with cranberry relish Dessert Crepes: Butter & Sugar Poached Pear My favorite: tell him to cook it "well done" to a crispy crunch and add maple syrup read more

the food was very good. great taste and portion was perfect. service was good but the waitress could have been more attentive as my coffee got cold etc. but overall I gave it a four star because the food was delicious! read more

I have been a loyal customer to this little gem for years. But it seems like the brightness of this gem is fading. I moved to Brooklyn few years back so I don't come here as often as I used to. This place has killer French onion soup, steak frites, escargots, crepes and muscles. I have always and I mean always, ordered the same thing with my family every time we come and we never left behind any food but this time was different. The french onion soup is still superb but they charred/burned most of the cheese on top ..... Like super burnt. But thankfully half of it is still edible so I still enjoyed it. Next the muscles. Was still done perfectly like usual so no complains there. Now, my long awaited steak frites! It is served in a skillet. Usually comes well seasoned, tender, juicy and only for $25.00. Well, this time, it has all changed. The steak is now $35! Which is a 30% increase which I didn't mind because their food is worth it. But when I sink my teeth into the steak. It was a low quality cut that is no where near as tender and juicy as before, I ordered medium rare and it came medium and it was tougher than the old cuts, it was very under seasoned, VERY oily and has a somewhat of a ODD STALE taste to it.... The skillet bottom is saturated with about half an inch of oil, butter or what ever it is ...and even those "meat liquid residue" (think when you boil meat or chicken in a pot... Those white, brown, foaming stuff and residues on top of the water) is floating on the top of the "oil soup" in the bottom of the pan.....my 6 year old can probably cook a steak better than that! But at least the frites were still done perfectly! After the first bite I wanted to give up but I kept on eating hoping it will get better but it didn't. I couldn't finish more than half of my steak and tossed it and I had hoped that's the only bad dish. Unfortunately, the escargot that came late to the table shared the same fate as the steak.... A greasy, odd stale taste, a overpowered green sauce with no real seasoning over saturated the dish.... It was a disaster. Had 3 pieces and even the kids didn't eat it .....(their favorite) I voiced my opinions to the waiter (who is always been nice and courteous over the years) but you could clear tell that he doesn't seem to believe me. I didn't voice my opinion to him for discounts or item removal off the check as I understand sometimes things can happen and no restaurant will taste 100% all the time. I told them so they can probably look into it and if something is wrong they can fix it and not hurt the business. So finally we ordered the crepes ...... My kids favorite! The waiter brought the crepes over and said its "on him". I told him don't worry, charge me because I don't need free food to feel happy I just want to give them honest feedback on my food experience!! And when we dig into the crepes.... It was once again soaked in grease and butter!!!!! It was still great tasting but I felt as if I had swallowed a tube of butter afterwards ......(although we ordered sugar and butter crepe it was never so saturated, you roll the crepes up, you bite into it.... Massive amount of butter oozes out ..... Ugh..... Ewwww...) Thankfully my kids didn't mind as it was sweet and they munched it up. It was Friday but it wasn't that busy and I have been to the restaurant when they were much busier and still presented superb food; so I don't understand what happened this time. With the quality of this visit. We will probably never return again.... Well... Maybe only for the soup and muscles. Hope they read this review, see it as the honest feedback and really step it up and find out what happened to their steak and frites recipe! Remember this, the owner/chef may just had one bad night, but to a customer that came and dined that night, that is all it takes to leave a solid impression in their minds, may it be good or bad!!!!!! In the mean time Avoid the steak escargot and stick with something else! read more

Seriously good food! My buddy who was living in Astoria discovered this place last year. Like most Manhattanites I was skeptical of crossing the East River to go to any restaurant. I consider myself a "foodie" and this place hits the mark. I usually start out with the salad that contains beets and goat cheese. Then on to my favorite, the short ribs over risotto, they are insane! I usually top it off with a crepe; my favorite is bananas and nuts topped with chocolate. Philippe, the owner/chef, is there every night and prepares every meal. He and his wife Mary are very friendly and seem to really care about the quality of the food they are serving. Plus they love to engage the customers. One more major factor...price. The prices are extremely reasonable, especially when compared to any restaurant in Manhattan. Bottom line, whether you are coming from Manhattan or are already in Queens, Café Triskell is well worth it. I live on the UES and probably go once a month. read more

Hoping to recreate our experience at a creperie in London, my girlfriends and I had a late Sunday brunch at Café Triskell. Although it's obviously not the same, I have to say that I'm sold on this restaurant and I'll definitely be back again. I had the skewered French toast, which may seem boring out of the other menu items I could have chosen from, but it was out of this world. A step up from the usual French toast to say the least - but I wasn't a big fan of the turkey bacon that came along with it. My friends had the Croque Madame, a ham and cheese sandwich topped with a fried egg. Sounds basic too, right? Nope, hands down the best ham and cheese sandwich. Although all offered on the regular menu, we ordered off the brunch menu which included coffee, tea or soda. FYI, the brunch menu is until 5pm. Of course, we had to order the crepes for dessert (the reason why we came in the first place). The buckwheat flour the chef uses is different from what you'd expect of a typical crepe, but it was great. Hard to go wrong with any of the sweet crepe options. Place is tiny, but it's sized to what is manageable, so that's understandable. Cash only like others have said. read more

Talk about real authentic French food. This place is to die for. The smallest restaurant I know which adds to why I love this place so much. Very intimate setting perfect for a date. Get the crosses salad and Chix Cordon Bleu and the mussels, you can thank me later ;) read more

OH MAN... what would I do without you in my life!! First off, I absolutely LOVE the male waiter that works there- his recommendations are wickedly good and he's very entertaining/nice. They have specials everyday and I love the chicken/sausage wrapped in a Phillo dough. (Foodgasm) The breads are freshly made by the chef daily. French onion soup is exactly how I like- enough soup/onion/bread/strong aged Swiss cheese you smell a mile away. PEI mussels with white wine broth were slamming and fresh. (drank most of the broth) To end this amazing dinner- must get Nutella/Toasted Almond crepe. It's the NUTS to a dreamy night. I'm hungry just thinking about it.. Can't wait to go back and devour everything on the menu. read more

This may just be my favorite restaurant in the whole of new york city. That being said, you shouldn't go here. Really, go anywhere else but here. I came here for the first time a year or two ago after a sudden and vicious case of french-onion-soup-craving. I'll admit it, yes I found this place on yelp. And I went because of the overwhelming 5-star ratings. And the french onion soup blew my top off and made me giggle and cry over it's spot-hittingness. Still don't ever go here. I've been back so many times after that french onion excursion and I've tried so many dishes-- including the melt-in-your-mouth skewered french toast, the orgasmic croque madame, and the crepes; I think at this point I've tried all the sweet crepes and jesus, every one is better than the last (and they're all amazing). I think you'll hate this place. Lastly, concerning the ambiance: the place is tiny-- 6 or 7 tables at most--and there's usually one woman server (she's a ball breaker with a heart of gold) and a bus boy running around filling coffee and water, and the chef-- this small, blond French guy stirring soaps and steaming mussels and making every single delectable dish that comes of that steamy little kitchen (speaking of, the ventilation in this place is not the best in the world, so bring a jacket when it's cold because you'll want them to leave the front door open). There's usually some dreamy electro tunes pumping quietly in the background, and the space is so damn cute (but not too cute) and unique and just downright comfortable. Do not waste your time with this place! Ok, I give up. Go here, it's amazing. I will admit that I strongly fear this place getting too popular, and me not being able to get a table when I arrive every Sunday afternoon. But, alas, that's ok. These guys deserve it. Enjoy and remember to bring your dolla dolla bills-- they only accept cash. read more

This place has grown on me. I have had everything here from the sweet and savory crepes to the mussells to the croque madame and have been satified. The place is small, and sometimes I've been underwhelmed by some crepes and annoyed with the service, but generally am happy with its quality. read more

I went here with a friend visiting from Paris. They were the BEST crepes I have ever had!!! I thought we would share one. We ended up sharing two...whild I made a mental note that I had to come back very, very soon. My friend said these were better than the ones in Paris and are exactly like the ones from Brittany, where crepes are from. He was completely astounded. The owner/chef Philippe is from Brittany and uses the true crepe recipe from his hometown which has buckwheat flour....making it the thinnest, most delicate crepe you will ever have unless you are in Brittany. I cannot wait to go back... read more

I haven't had crepes since I was in Paris this fall. Cafe Triskell isn't quite Paris, but oh my, is it good. I had the ham and cheese omelette with a sunny side up egg, and for dessert we shared a banana, nutella, and whipped cream dessert crepe. Oh my gosh. Words don't do the food here justice. Just, give it a try. It's a super-easy walk from the N at 36th Ave. Warnings: - Cash Only - You will not be seated until your whole party is there. And the restaurant is super-small, so waiting even five minutes isn't the most comfortable situation. read more

Cafe Triskell is one of my favorite places to eat. There isn't anything on the menu I've not had the fortune of trying. I highly recommend the Firsee Salad and the Croque Madame. Additionally, their PEI Mussels are out of this world! My favorite crepe is the Smoked Salmon crepe, as far as Savory crepes. Throughout the year, Chef Philippe prepares different specials utilizing seasonal offerings. Also, I had a birthday party there, and Chef designed a cake for me that was so amazing I have to share it here. He does specialty cakes, and they are well worth it. I've also read some of the reviews that were previously left. I want to respond to the one about "dry crepes". I'm not sure how one could be dry since they're paper thin. My guess is the person was not used to buckwheat crepes vs. the sugary white crepes a lot of other places do. read more

One of my absolute favorite spots in Astoria. My first time dining here, I came solo and had a Croque Madame. It was one of the best I'd ever had, with just the right amount of ham & cheese, crispy bread, and a perfectly cooked egg. After finishing it, along with the small green salad and potato chips it was served with, I was chatting a bit with the chef and owner. When he realized that it was my first visit, he whipped up a simple crepe of butter and sugar for me, just like he said he enjoyed when he was a child. It was simple, homey, yet somehow elegant. Such a nice gesture, and a welcome surprise. I like to go to Cafe Triskell on rainy days and have a frisee salad with a bowl of French Onion soup. Comfort food, French style. Love this place. read more

It'd be awesome if I could actually try one of these incredible-sounding crepes. I say that because every time I go there, I have to get the same thing! I'm a big fan of their croque madam, which is basically a ham sandwich topped with a fried egg and bechamel sauce. It is insanely delicious and satisfies my craving for brunch even in non-brunch hours. It's served with a little salad AND potato chips and is very filling. The service is always friendly, if a little scattered. I've seen the crepes and they look amazing.... one day I'll save room, I swear it. The only downside for me is the lack of alcohol, but that's no real biggie. read more

Brunch - 4.5 stars. The food was excellent, but my favorite part of the meal was when a patron asked the waitress (who was wearing a t shirt emblazoned with "cash only") if the restaurant was cash only. Quiche of the day - awesome that they just give you these massive slices right from the pan French onion soup - you know when the broth tastes like gravy, but it's still got the broth consistency? How do they do that? Escargot - came in this wonderful oil with tomatoes, so good Breakfast crepe - yum Lemon and sugar with berry compote crepe - yum yum I imagine that this is a really romantic place to get dinner with the music and the lights. read more

This little cafe has so much potential. Its a cozy little place with just a few tables. I walked by last sunday afternoon looking for a place, when my friend suggested we stop in. We were greeted and given menus, but no high chair for my friend's baby. There were so many good looking salads and crepes, however, they were out of so many ingredients. Very disappointing. When we tried to order a bottle of sauvignon blanc, they were out of that, too. So we asked for a suggestion, and the waitress wasn't much help. She couldn't describe the wines and just offered a taste of the bourgignon blanc instead. Fine. We ordered a few crepes, a salad and a sandwich and wanted all the food brought out together. She brought everything separately and with a while in between.. she was barely attentive. The salad we ordered was okay, but had too much ruffage and not enough goods (it had maybe 2 walnuts in the entire salad, and just a couple cranberries.) It could have been much better. One of our crepes was missing more than one ingredient and my croque monsieur was burnt. I know a restaurant has its off days, but this was a sub-par first experience, and there was nothing exceptional about this cafe. read more

Cozy place. Staff is super friendly. Cash only, highly recommend for a cozy brunch or for coffee and desert crepe read more

Cafe Triskell - Banana nutella crepe - French Near Me - Astoria, New York

Executive summary: Hard to get in. Great food. Make a reservation and bring cash. My 6th time try to get in proved to be the charm. In prior attempts, they were closed with no notice (holidays? vacations?) and voicemail greeting failed to explain why. I guess if I was a local or a regular - I'd know. Still, this approach is not very friendly to out-of-towners... Hence a loss of a star. Food was terrific. Good service. No complaints. Will definitely come back... read more

I LOVE this place! Went here again for my birthday recently and I always end up taking my food home with me with their portion sizes. Ingredients are super fresh, the staff is super friendly(even when a painting fell off the wal on me, they were super nice about it and it didn't ruin my night), everything is amazing! The escargot is tender and very flavourful and not at all rubbery(they add bacon and a little cheese to the garlic butter. Yum! And I don't even like bacon.). Super tiny cafe but both my boyfriend and I are always impressed. What to get: escargot, chicken and spinach crepe, chicken veggie and goat cheese crepe, chicken cordon bleu, skirt steak. read more

Just recently found out about this gem of a place!!! Very small,and quaint but has a lovely atmosphere. The service is great and the crepes are to die for! Went for a late lunch and had a wonderful experience! Will definitely try again! read more

Best crepes (tried the banana & nutella and lemon & sugar ones) and great vibes!!! The place is super cute and the staff are really nice. Highly recommend! read more

Food is absolutely delicious, and service is lovely to boot -- everything is made to order which takes some time, but meal is more than worth the wait! French onion soup and mussels were divine (boyfriend couldn't stop eating the sauce), as was the dessert crepe. Truly feels like you are in a cafe in Paris. Definitely will come back! read more

Cute spot! Friendly service with fresh food. Not much else to say, give it a go! read more

Came here for a lazy Sunday crepe. I ordered the apricot jam and roasted almond crepe and my boyfriend had the Nutella banana crepe. They were so delicious! all of the ingredients were very fresh. My boyfriend also had the croque Monsieur which was ok, nothing too spectacular about it. This cafe is cash only. It's a bit small, but has outdoor seating. I wouldn't come here with a group of more than 4 or 5 people. The service was fantastic. I will be back to try out brunch! read more

Cafe Triskell - Banana nutella crepe - French Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Best French onion soup I've ever had. The staff is very attentive and polite. I always get the croque Madame. read more

Cafe Triskell - French Near Me - Astoria, New York

Came to this restaurant twice. Personally, I don't love their soups. I tried onion soup the first time I came and tried their tomato soup the second time I came. They're just not my favorite. The salad was quite disappointing as it came with a bitter taste. Probably the veg that they used was stale. However, their escargot amazed me and their steak and duck were pretty good. They were cooked just right and I liked the sauce that came with the meats. read more

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