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    La petite joie

    4.6 (94 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Escargot
    Raymond V.

    Amazing service (Shariff and bartender were wonderful!). Cute and charming vibes all around. Food was mid. Escargot on the chewier end, not too flavorful. Bland mussels. Espresso martinis were generous and divine though. Would skip for the price.

    French Onion Soup
    Alex

    We have been going to La petite joie for a while now and we enjoy their tasty food. We love the Burger. The Steak Frites is really good. The bread is really good. The French Onion Soup is delicious. For dessert we like the Caramel Soufflé. We have to come back to try the French Toast. It looks really good.

    Janice C.

    We had a great time celebrating a friend birthday here. Service is great and food is delicious! Love the flower decorations, warm coziness vibes here. They have many good choices in menu and love the special of the day too!

    Midori G.

    In NYC it can sometimes be hard to find French food at a restaurant that isn't taking themselves too seriously. La petite joie is a great option for casual French food in a chill setting. The inside is dimly lit at night and sets a somewhat romantic tone without being over the top. There are a couple of tables for outside dining. I went in on a Monday night (just me) and snagged a table outside right away. I ordered the moules and cauliflower au gratin. The fries that came with the moules were very greasy (not in a positive or negative way), the kind that would cure a hangover. I was satisfied with all the food. My server was kind and checked on me throughout the meal to make sure I was doing alright. Overall a great casual French option.

    Pistache  Crêpe
    Kendall L.

    La Petit Joie is a little gem tucked away in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Overall, it was a great experience. We had a party of six and were seated about 20 minutes before our reservation, which was a nice surprise. It's a small restaurant, so I wouldn't recommend it for groups larger than six. Now, on to the food. We ordered the Poulet Sandwich, Steak & Eggs, French Toast, Black Sea Bass, and the Pistache Crêpe. The Poulet Sandwich was tasty, but the Steak & Eggs really stood out. Price point is fairly decent, for a party of six the bill came out to a little over $200, which is great considering we also ordered drinks. Definitely a spot I'll be adding to my regular rotation. Go check them out!

    Avocado Tartine
    Fiona O.

    We got the avocado tartine and the buttermilk pancake, and both were solid! The buttermilk pancake is not on the menu - it was the special for the day. The server mentioned that the pancake is served similarly to the french toast though! Overall, service was good, and space was cute!

    Tiffany D.

    This place was so excellent. It literally transports you to France.. it has music playing and flowers everywhere. The Cesar salad was delicious and the steak melted in my mouth. Best spot in Brooklyn.

    Annalise W.

    This review is for brunch. Overall, a solid spot that I would come back too, especially because I live around the area. I made a reservation day of for 2 people. Ambiance / Service: the restaurant is quite small so it's probably not good for a group larger than 6. Decor is pretty and dainty with lots of florals, wallpaper, and subway tiles. Perfect place for a girls brunch. Service was good. Food: I ordered the below - -Savory Crepe: I got it with fries instead of home fries. I enjoyed this, but thought it needed a little something more so I got a side of dijon and that was perfect. Liked that it came with both a salad & fries. -Parisian Sandwich: nothing crazy, but exactly what I wanted. Perfectly savory and well balanced with the cornichons & dijon.

    Dirty Chai Latte
    Jennifer E.

    Great customer service, fast, friendly, and makes the best dirty chai. Had to come back for seconds.

    Salina T.

    Went for Saturday brunch and enjoyed the cozy café on a rainy day I ordered a savory crêpe. It delicious! The home fries were perfectly crispy and the perfect bite to eat on the side. The decoration and ambience was really cute, there were flowers in the ceiling and the customer service was impeccable. I'll have to come back to try there, coffee and drinks next time. Ambiance: 5/5 Taste: 5/5 Service: 5/5

    Iced Latte
    Claire M.

    Came here on a sunday for brunch! The interior is so cute. The restaurant is small so I recommend going in smaller groups. The service was great and the staff was very kind. My friend and I ordered the brunch tower because it looked good. I think the sandwiches were my favorite and we also ordered the frites with Parmesan and Truffle oil. The fries were amazing. Overall, great experience. I definitely would come back to try other items on their menu!

    Poulet Sandwich
    Dipali G.

    This is a great brunch spot for French food. Ambience: the best part of this restaurant is how aesthetic it is. I loved the inside because it was decorated with flowers and they had ambietic music playing. They also have outdoor seating which is perfect for a nice summer day. Food: the poulet sandwich was not that great! I thought it was overall unfavorable. However it is huge and super filling and comes with fries which is great. The French toast was my favorite thing and I would be back just to order the french toast. The croque madame was very salty and super cheesy s not a fan. Service: good service! Price: very appropriately priced for the portion sizes

    Happy hour Menu
    Jonathan L.

    HELLO hello! AllFunNewYork from instagram here!! Sooo I Love this place!!! The food is sooooo gooood! But now I come to find out that they have One of the Best HAPPY HOURS in Williamsburg! Now the time could be a bit better but if you can make it you won't me disappointed! 12-6 week days and 4-6 during the weekends! The staff was very friendly and accommodating! And they have seating outside perfect for a good summer day! But also! Inside is super cute! . Now what we had during the happy hour below: French Margarita $10 Tequila Blanco, Grand Marnier, strawberry, lime La Petite Joie Burger $12 Angus beef, Gruyere cheese, mustard aioli, onion jam, served with fries - MUST GET THIS AMAZING French 75 $10 Gin, lemon, simple syrup, champagne Spicy Strawberry Lemonade $10 White rum, ancho reyes verde, strawberry, lemon, seltzer

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    Excellent food and service! I got the lamb shanks special, spicy strawberry lemonade, and chicken bites and they were all great.

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