Food was definitely the highlight of our visit. The onion soup and escargot were both excellent, and the steak frites was solid. The beef bourguignon had great flavor, but it could have been served a bit hotter, as it seemed to cool down quickly. Service was good overall. Our main server was pleasant, but the assistant waiter really stood out. He was friendly, attentive, and consistently on top of everything throughout the meal. The space itself is cute and cozy, with a warm, inviting atmosphere that made the experience even more enjoyable. We were a group of three and shared two bottles of wine. The French Pinot Noir and the Côtes du Rhône were both very good and reasonably priced. All in all, a very enjoyable evening and a place I would absolutely return to. read more

We came here for happy hour before our reservations next door. Glad we came because the drinks were excellent. It's a cozy little space which would be great for a date night. I will be back to try the food. read more

La petite joie - Happy hour 11 dollar cocktails - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Really really enjoyed this restaurant! My friend made a reservation for 6 people at 8pm on a Saturday night and we were seated immediately. The restaurant was accommodating and flexible with us being late and it was a pretty cozy restaurant with a few tables but it was a lovely ambiance. We got champagne and the Bordeaux wine which my friends really liked. We ordered so many things on the menu and they were all amazing, key standouts were the mussels, kale ceasar and the chicken w gnocchi! read more

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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. read more

La petite joie - Escargot - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Well, I was hoping for more. My NY based friend brought us to La Petite Joie and for being a brunch style restaurant, I was surprised their tea was just basic Lipton and their Tour de Brunch 3-tiered platter was "just okay." This brought them down a star for me. I'm hoping it was our servers first day of solo waitressing because she didn't seem to understand nuances of "working a table." This also brought them down a star too. This is a small location, so if you do decide to go, make a reservation. We were there during the chilly time of fall but it looks like they might have outdoor seating in the warm spring and fall, and summer months. read more

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. read more

La petite joie - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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! read more

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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! read more

La petite joie - Avocado Tartine - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is a quaint and perfect place for some classic French food. Servers are pleasant and helpful. We came here for a casual birthday celebration and everyone enjoyed their meals. We started with an entree of Moules Frites. The fries were perfect and the mussels very tasty as well. All other appetizers and dishes enjoyed include the Croquettes which consisted of ham and cheese in a crunchy shell, the Risotto aux Champignons, which was hearty and the Steak Frites, which was a substantial portion, perfectly cooked au poivre. We shared a crème brûlée which had a nicely caramelized top and a rich yet smooth custard. The affogato was my signature ending to a very satisfying meal in a lovely and cozy setting, decorated tastefully for the holiday season. I look forward to returning! read more

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. read more

La petite joie - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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. read more

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

La petite joie - Dirty Chai Latte - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Just an update - still great. Recently Benn devouring the Happy hour Oysteres (2$ a pop, 10am-4pm I think) and the mussels and Beet Salad are excellent - small uncomplicated, menu but everything is good. read more

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 read more

La petite joie - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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! read more

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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 read more

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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.

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 read more

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We end up here so often when we're in the area. It feels like the kind of bistro you wish was in your neighborhood if you lived In France. Small, casual ambiance, great vibes, great staff, have never had a bad dish, cocktail, or wine recommendation. Love their brunch too. read more

3.5 stars. Cute small, aesthetic place located in Brooklyn. We stopped by on a Sunday morning shortly after it opened without reservation, and didn't have any trouble looking for parking. We were seated almost immediately in the corner. Being the first patrons in the store, not sure why we weren't seated next to the window, unless those were for reservation only. Space is kind of tight inside, limited and close to other tables. There isn't an arms length between you and the party next to you. When we were about to leave, the place was filling up. I ordered the poulet (chicken) sandwich, which I opted for salad as my side, as opposed to fries. The portion size was alright, the sandwich gets a bit messy with the glaze that keeps spilling out everywhere. A little too sour for my taste. Overall, nothing special, average sandwich. My friend got the savory crepe, which is served with home fries and salad. The home fries were not bad, but not mind blowing either. If you're looking for a cute place for a quick brunch, this could be it. Just don't share secrets, the space is a little small for that. read more

La petite joie - Savory Crepe - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food, service, and ambiance were amazing! We had scallops, the burger, and the duck, and they were all delicious. The desserts are also great. What I loved the most was that the servers were all so kind and didn't rush us at all. We'll definitely be back! read more

Ok, nothing to write home about. We came for brunch and they were sold out of the brunch tower, which seems to be the *pièce de résistance* on the menu for this French bistro. Furthermore, the menu prices on their website are out of date, which is a bit disconcerting - the printed menus we received had prices 15-20% higher than listed online. One would think it would be simple to update online prices in the time it takes to print new paper menus. The French toast with blueberry compote and crepe were tasty enough, and the happy hour here is pretty nice - $2 oysters and discounted drinks from 3-6pm, 7 days a week. Still, I doubt I'd prioritize coming back here anytime soon. read more

La petite joie - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Groovy day Yelpers!! On a lazy weekday morning feeling for brunch, my daughter and I discovered this gem in the heart of Brooklyn. Walking in right before lunchtime the vibe was quiet which only added to the charm as we were greeted by a beautiful flower decor. Feeling like we had been transported to a cafe in Paris, we settled in as French tunes massaged our ears in background. The staff was kind though the waitress seemed a bit shy at first. She later warmed up as the afternoon wore on and more customers came in. The food was first rate and tasty. We ordered La Petite Joie burger and Croquet Madam. Will definitely come again. read more

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The breakfast polenta was pretty solid (the onion, spinach, tomato topping was good) but the sausage that came with it was incredibly dry. It's a pretty small space so I wouldn't expect to find a table immediately for a party larger than 2, and it's kind of cramped and hard to flag down the staff. Nothing standout amazing about the food, but pretty solid overall! read more

La petite joie - Breakfast Polenta, Steak and Eggs - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

La Petite Joie felt like a hidden French escape within Brooklyn. Our waitress Carmen was very attentive and helped us select the perfect wine. The cheese plate was probably my favorite item! I'll definitely be returning :) read more

Great breakfast and I love French food. I walked in without reservation on Sunday brunch time. I really like the decoration and artificial flower that they put around the place. Burrata Croissant is my favorite, the croissant is sweet and toasted crispy from the outside, good mix and match with Arugula, tomato sauce and burrata. Steak and Eggs is also good as a classic breakfast menu. Service was friendly, Recommended. read more

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It is a perfect place for brunch. The space is not too big and the decor is so lovely. Everything tastes so good. Highly recommend the chocolate croissant if you love chocolate. The warm chocolate literally kept bursting out for each bite. Amazing! The Canadian bacon is so crispy and not greasy at all. Just the way I like it. The ladies who served us were all so nice and easy to communicate with. Definitely will come again if I am in the neighborhood. read more

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I'm not quite sure if this spot is considered authentic French, but I'll preface this by saying that French bistro is one of my favorite types of dining establishments. I opted for the Poulet sandwich and it was so rich and delicious. I chuckled slightly when I bit into it because I realized they had "pickled cucumbers" in there which I realized are literally just pickles. I don't know if the fries on the side are necessary (kind of heavy), but the sandwich itself could be a perfect lunch food. It was stuffed with arugula which really balanced out the creamy sauce and the tart pickled vegetables were also a nice touch. read more

This is an adorable and delicious bistro. The atmosphere was lovely French design, the servers were sweethearts and the food was amazingly delicious. We started with the chicken liver mousse which had a tomato chutney on top and it was a perfect combination. I then had the duck confit which was coked perfectly and my son had an absolutely delicious steak at poivre. We ended with a perfectly crisped crème brûlée with lots of vanilla beans in it. This place should be packed every night! read more

Super cute restaurant, with floral decor and romantic lighting. Tuna tartare and octopus were so delicious and presented beautifully. Service was attentive and polite. read more

La petite joie - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Intimate French restaurant in the heart of Williamsburg that is BYOB. We were a table of two and tried several different items. The food was generally good, a little heavy on seasoning, especially the peppercorns on the steak. Highly recommend making reservations if you want to be guaranteed a table. read more

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Such a gem that I feel lucky to have found! The ambiance is beautiful and thoughtfully decorated. The flowers give an ethereal feeling while the exposed brick and wallpaper makes it feel homey. The restaurant is perfectly quaint and inviting. The entire staff is welcoming and attentive. Juan walked us through the menu and never made us feel rushed. Food came out promptly and was delicious. We ordered the French onion soup, escargot, the chicken dish, and the branzino. For dessert, we split the pear tartine. I would recommend all of them. I've never had such flavorful chicken before - I had to double check the menu that it was actually chicken because of it! read more

La petite joie - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We had a very cozy Sunday dinner here. It's so easy to walk in and not an over crowded place like other NYC restaurants. I got the beef stew and the steak frites. We loved it! Highly recommend for classic French fare read more

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Sacré mille diables, mes enfants, but this food was amaze-balls. Sweetie and I went here on the recommendation of the adorable desk staff at our hotel. First off, it's super cute inside. The ceiling is hung with lengthy swags of faux floral stuff. I was charmed to see that for the holiday season, they'd simply added gilded ornaments to the look. Service was prompt, attentive, and kind. Everyone in the place seemed as happy as we were. We started with the cunning little fried deviled eggs. They were so delicately light in their flavor! The contrast between yummy fried parts and the creamy yolk filling was just *chef's kiss.* Then Sweetie had the sea bass on a bed of spinach, accompanied by fava beans, gnocchi, and some tiny tomatoes which had been blanched and peeled and maybe poached? They were tart and fresh, a wonderful explosion of summer in my mouth. The gnocchi added just the right amount of carb-y richness. The spinach, perfectly cooked. I had the scallops with fennel ribbons, celeriac puree, and a garnish of crispy capers. The puree was like mashed potatoes' fancy city cousin. The crisp fennel was refreshing in all the richness. I mean this meal is essentially low-carb and super healthy, but it felt more like complete indulgence. The crispy maple Brussels sprouts were absolutely the best we have ever eaten. I mean I manically snatched up a single fallen crunchy leaf from the surface of the table because we were gonna leave no leaf behind. That good. In the drinks department, we had a French Martini which Sweetie said was excellent. However my Aperol spritzer -- sadly, an unsophisticated, bland drink which belonged at a suburban book club outside of somewhere like Huntsville, AL. The bathroom: very nice. Clean and pretty with beautiful soft lighting and floral wallpaper. I was mildly alarmed by the sheer amount of potpourri in such a small space. I'm not kidding. There was a vat the size of a salad bowl filled to the brim. And a couple of smaller cups of a different potpourri. A massive container of dried lavender. And on top of that, one of those glass jars with long sticks in it to diffuse some sort of scented oil mixture. And also, two trash cans, right next to each other, one quite large as you'd expect in a restaurant bathroom, and one tiny companion can. Very mysterious. Overall, the food and the service truly earned these 5 stars. But if I could, I would deduct half a star for the drink menu. Whoever designed that drink menu is simply not on the same level with the passionate vegetable artiste in the kitchen. Come on guys! This is Brooklyn! Get some goofy highbrow hipster alcohol nerd in there to fix that situation for you. You don't need three different Aperol spritzers! I've had better cocktails in Baltimore. Please upgrade this element. Regarding the menu in general, I would say it's good for vegetarians, pescatarians, carnivores, and even someone who's doing keto or Paleo. But it's not good for vegans; everything had either cheese or animal flesh in it. It's a great place for a date, i would say. But seriously. This place is so good overall. I would eat here so often if I could. So often. Take the G train to Metropolitan and it's only a few blocks away. No steps to enter the restaurant or the bathroom, not bad for handicap access. The tables are very close together though; I would call ahead if you're arriving in a wheelchair. My heart wanted dessert. But my belly was stuffed! Au revoir guys, I'll get that next time! read more

Quality french food, good service and cute decor! I went for brunch with friends. We ordered the brie and jam sandwich, the savory crepe and the spinach crepe. They were all delicious. The crepe comes with home fries which I usually substitute for regular fries because I'm afraid of them being soggy. You don't have to worry about that here! Their home fries are perfectly crispy and I'm excited to order them next time. There's plenty of coffee/options as well as flavored lemonades. Give it a shot if you're in the area! read more

La petite joie - Savory Crepe - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Such a charming small restaurant! It was loud and vibrant with staff that were very accommodating. We had a crepe with béchamel,Swiss cheese, spinach and jambon. It was a little dry but still very good. My partner had the eggs Benedict which was huge! We could have easily shared it. He liked it but we both thought the Hollandaise could have more flavor. We will both be going back. Charming and satisfying, so glad we discovered this little gem in Greenpoint. read more

We came here with some friends for some drinks and appetizers on a Friday night. We thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance and the service. The drinks were great, flavorful and not watered down. They have great food options but we just went for a variety of Hors d'Oeuvres, since we had dinner arrangements at another location. The Charcuterie Board and the Burrata. Would definitely come back, since the dinner options looked great!! read more

La petite joie - Charcuterie Board - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place is a good spot to keep in mind if you're trying to get a last minute reservation somewhere that will be reliable. The night before we were able to get a reservation for 10:30 on a Sunday which I fee isn't easy to come by in Williamsburg. When we got there, the place wasn't packed but started to fill up as we stuck around. So this could also be a good option if you're looking last minute without a reservation. All of our meals were pretty well flavored, and the server was very helpful. The food took a decent amount of time to come out, but that was my only qualm. Overall a pretty good experience read more

La petite joie - Omelette - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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