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    3.3 (776 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Dogs allowed
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    Rashauna H.

    Meals on meals. Came here for breakfast to escape the tourist area of New York. It was a pleasant surprise on our trip. The service was fair. Nothing show stopping but it got the job done. The vibe was classic new york. It was giving tradition and a little character. I loved the whole vibe. It was a quaint corner restaurant. They also had outdoor seating but we chose for the indoor AC option in the summer. For meals we tried the steak and eggs, French toast and the three eggs breakfast with chicken sausage. Everything was so good. The steak has so much flavor. We tried eggs over easy and scrambled egg whites. The tomato was the shocker. It was lightly season and sautéed. Yum. The home fries were also seasoned to perfection and cooked just soft enough. The French toast was a little too crunchy on the edges but the flavors were there. Gave it a whirl and it did not disappoint. Eat here then take the two block walk to central park.

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    UWS New Yorkers are spoiled by anything convenient, enriched with joy from within; & only expect the very best especially when it comes to food, service and the ambiance on any given day at a restaurant. Bonjour from a kindhearted, satisfying customer who just experienced beyond stellar customer service along with care at FRENCH ROAST. My pancakes melted into my nostrils, mouth, lips and tongue. savoring in buttery madness, soaked in warm maple syrup, that was oozing all over, dripping down the sides, all are joyously happy; even Moi. From the time you enter French Roast, your presence is roasted in perfection. Passion from the staff, manager and radiant atmosphere hosts. Toast it up!

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    Arthur K.

    1) ambience - excellent. Small, friendly with a nice bar full of locals. Bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. 2) service was outstanding. 3) food - we had the escargot for an appetizer, it was excellent. 4) entrees - I ordered the Bronzino special, my friend ordered the salad. We shared and we both assessed the food as excellent. 5) we had decaf cappuccino (I had a sambuca) to finish our meal. All told, an excellent meal. We talked a lot and had an excellent time. 5 stars.

    Dulcia C.

    My family loves French food since we have French/ Spanish backgreund and I personally have learn to cook French food, so this restaurant doesn't disappoints. The food is consistently good, full of flavor, and feels authentic. You can tell a lot of locals dine here, which is always a great sign. The restaurant is spacious, comfortable, and can easily accommodate large parties, making it a great choice for family dinners or celebrations. They have a great variety of wines to choose from, the prices are fair for the quality and the experience, and the service is always attentive. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back!

    Tyler V.

    Just moved to the neighborhood and have passed by French Roast many times. Coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner always looks good with a great crowd. Decided to go for dinner tonight, needless to say we will be back in the morning for breakfast. Vanilla latte was superb, French onion soup was a must, dinner specials were absolutely phenomenal; grilled chicken beet salad and Grilled hanger steak. Can't wait to try more of the menu and spend some time here.

    Eric R.

    This place was great. Very tightly packed, so as a Floridian where you can spread out at every restaurant you go to, I had to remind myself "I'm in the city" and this is part of the vibe. Awesome food and superb service. Ambiance was fun too. A definite go to if you are in the city.

    Steak Sandwich
    Justine H.

    Such a cute neighborhood local spot for brunch or dinner before a movie. You can tell regulars come here often and enjoy their time with family. I loved my smoked salmon hash; it had great flavor and lots of vegetables. Also the latte was less than $7 which when do you ever see that anymore?? Great great service and super cheery. We could sit and chat for hours!

    Julia L.

    French Roast is a quaint little French bistro on the Upper West side with both indoor and outdoor space. You truly do get a suave, French street-like ambiance here, which adds to the experience. This was be a particularly nice restaurant to sit outside at on a nice day. We ordered some lemonade and a piña colada ($18), which came in a fun tiki glass! This was one of the better piña coladas I've had. We took her dad here for Father's Day, and opted to share a number of dishes. We started with the Crispy Goat Cheese ($18). Which was creamy, crispy, and delicious, paired with smashed beets and blackberry which was a really interesting flavor profile. We really liked this, but would recommend it be shared by no more than 2 people because of the portion size. We also started with the burrata tartlette ($23) which consisted of creamy burrata, puff pastry, prosciutto, grilled peaches, and balsamic glaze. This one, while good, was less exciting than the previous. For entrees, we ordered chicken and waffles ($25) and the steak frites ($32), both of which were beautiful and we inhaled them. Unfortunately, the food did take quite a while to come out. Nothing worth freaking out over, and our waitress was nice enough to let us know it would take a little while longer. Additionally, it would have been nice if the chicken and waffle chicken was boneless. We had quite the laugh at us hacking and sawing at it to get to the meat! Cute place, we had a good time!

    Soupe du Jour (Red pepper soup)
    Isabella T.

    I came to dinner with three friends on a Friday night in December at around 7pm and had a phenomenal time. This was my first time ever trying French Roast and I can see what the hype is all about. This corner restaurant is so cute and has an immaculate cozy/intimate neighborhood bistro feel to it. They put up some Christmas decorations which made it also feel a little festive! We had a reservation in advance which was a good idea since the place was absolutely packed. We got seated on time and our waiter quickly came by our table to get our order for drinks and explain the specials for the day. My friends all got different drinks with a favorite being their Negroni. For food I tried: -Soupe du jour: today the soup was a red pepper cream soup which was very good! The day was cold so this was the perfect starter to warm me up before the meal. The soup was creamy and had a deep flavor of roasted bell peppers balanced out by a light cream. Very nicely portioned for the price! -Black sea bass: tried this as my main and was very happy. The fish was cooked very well overall (although some of the side pieces were slightly chewy), but the center was perfectly flaky. This is a pretty substantial meal and comes over a bed of the most deliciously roasted root vegetables that just add the perfect caramelized and earthy base to this dish. There is also some mashed cauliflower that adds a little bit of texture without the heaviness of potatoes. This is drizzled with some lobster reduction which just ties it all together and elevates this dish x1000. Would order again. -crème brûlée: my friend and I split this! Price was a little high for the portion but the dessert was pretty delicious:creamy, a little sweet, and with a nice caramelized top that you can tap with your spoon. Nice portion of berries on top. - vanilla gelato: I ordered a scoop of their vanilla gelato since it was only $3. I did not have high expectations but their gelato is pretty good here! Super creamy and the vanilla flavor was really rich. Perfect to complement any dessert. -profiteroles: tried half of one from my friend and was not a huge fan. These were definitely a little stale and I did not love them. My other friend did get the bread pudding and loved it so this may be the way to go if you want a bread dessert. For other dishes, two of my friends got the burger which they both really enjoyed, and highly recommended. My other friend got the duck which she loved but she thought the risotto was a little bit insipid. Overall, the food was good for the most part but the ambiance is what really makes this place special for me. I usually don't put a lot of weight on that aspect of restaurants but I think this one has a particularly exceptional vibe for a very cute cozy dinner or brunch. The service was also so good and I really appreciated how they left our table to hang out for like an hour after dinner without pressuring us to leave, it really felt like we were in a European bistro. I can now see why this place is such a popular one in this neighborhood. I look forward to coming back to try their brunch!

    Mauricio G.

    My review is a love note to French Roast's thick omelette. Yes the vibes are fun and service is great, but this omelette is just amazing: it's made with three eggs and generously filled - I got mine with onions, bacon, and cheese. If you eat less eggs these days, stop here for brunch and treat yourself to one of their big and fluffy omelettes.

    Cheeseburger with an over easy egg and Hand-Cut Fries
    Ray M.

    So I was in the neighborhood and got a craving for a Cheeseburger and recalled seeing that French Toast has a Pat LaFrieda Butger.. So I figured why not see what it's about right? So I ordered my burger with Crispy fries! The burger was as requested.. Just cheese and an egg over easy.. it was good.. Honestly not the most incredibly delicious but it was good. They could use some flavor. Maybe some salt and pepper.. or some adobo.. Some type of flavor for the meat.. So I added my own salt and pepper.. meh.. the crispy fries were not so crispy.. Sometimes your request goes in one ear and out the other.. I dunno.. But I ate some nonetheless.. That's it.. I honestly don't think I'll go for the burger again.. It just didn't hit the taste factor.. At least not for me.. But their brunch is pretty hitting! And that's my report guys! -Ray

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    Abbe K.

    A lovely spot on the west side that was hopping with activity. We enjoyed light fare with the salmon cakes and iced coffee and iced drinks. The place was crowded yet staff friendly and attentive. I'll be back to check out staples of the menu.

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    Tamara L.

    We celebrated my father's birthday here tonight. Huge portions, quality food, and they sang to him which made him feel special. The crab cake was my mvp of the meal! Yum!

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