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Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery

French Restaurant, Café, and Bakery$$$$

NoHo, New York

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Ranked #9 for breakfast food in New York
The experts at Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Really good croque madame and lemon pancakes."(19 Tips)
"Loved both the steak tartare and the frisée salad with poached egg."(8 Tips)
"Cold brew and almond croissant is a great way to kick off the day."(19 Tips)
"Andrew Carmellini’s brasserie is a love letter to all things"(6 Tips)

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EaterApril 6, 2016
The sprawling French brasserie from Andrew Carmellini and team is everything an all day restaurant should be. It's great for a relaxed breakfast, a business lunch, or a steak frites dinner. Read more
Upvoted Dec 14, 2024
Lizzy SaxeNovember 1, 2016
Everything is good at Lafayette. From the cocktails to the oysters to the baked goods to the lavishly presented slices of birthday cake, they always do a great job. Pictured is the Niçoise salad.
Upvoted Jan 14
Alex RainertMay 25, 2013
Amazing French pastries, breads and baked goods, great atmosphere and solid lunch/brunch options including this brisket burger w/ crispy fries. Prices aren't low but the experience lives up to them.
Justin BretonApril 26, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The atmosphere, decor, service and food are fantastic! I highly recommend the Grilled Asparagus and Frisée Salad to start and the Duck as an entree. Pastas good, too. Big wine selection. #nyceats
Upvoted Nov 20, 2024
EaterOctober 28, 2013
The brunch menu includes many of the standout dishes from the breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. You can get a foie gras terrine, salads, soups, omelettes, steak frites, and tripes Bourguignon.
Anna FrenkelMay 29, 2013
Been here 5+ times
As far as $14 cocktails go, the saisonniere is really quite special. Oysters, asparagus, and octopus as starters! Steak frites = real deal. Finish with the chocolate-almond torte and then die happy.
PureWowJune 21, 2016
At Lafayette you and your dining companions will feel relaxed yet tres chic, regardless of whether you’re lingering over coffee and pain au chocolat, or enjoying lamb chop tagine in the dining room. Read more
Idan CohenSeptember 21, 2015
Been here 50+ times
A great bistro. A bit of a pretentious vibe but the food is good. I like to take meetings in the front or outside with just a coffee and a pastry. Also they have two soft boiled eggs for breakfast <3
Mark SullivanOctober 16, 2019
Had a late night meal here when every other restaurant was just serving drinks. Sat at the bar and had a great chat with the bartenders and the kitchen staff food was excellent drinks were excellent.
Bitches Who BrunchApril 14, 2016
The fresh smoked salmon Eggs Benedict at Lafayette in NoHo is served on a brioche bun. The accompanying toast was perfect to soak up the remaining yolk and rich sauce! Read more
Condé Nast TravelerOctober 27, 2016
Andrew Carmellini’s brasserie is a love letter to all things French, from the expertly baked brioche and pain au chocolat for sale at the in-house boulangerie, to the Bloody Marie at brunch. Read more
New York PostAugust 8, 2014
The gigantic soft-shell crab drew actual moans of bliss from diners. Masterful salads, excellent wood-grilled local trout. For birthdays, they wheel out a “macaron tower” that spews flame. Read more
Diane MartinOctober 13, 2013
Been here 5+ times
One of my fave new brunch spots! Everything I've had is delicious. The pamplemousse is a perfect brunch cocktail and the lemon pancakes are awesome. The restaurant is spacious and beautiful as well.
Rob PanosSeptember 13, 2014
The French toast is just plain delicious and unique with the pineapple. Great twist on a Bloody Mary, try the bloody Marie! The use of cork and other materials throughout the design of the interior A+
Carly HeitlingerFebruary 11, 2015
A great choice for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner... or just a quick snack from the bakery. Everything is amazing on the menu, so you really can't go wrong. (The pancakes are especially good!)
Shiri LaraFebruary 20, 2016
Big spacious place. Pricey menu for what it is but there are some solid choices. The duck is phenomenal with pumpkin and pomegranate. Steaks are great. Oysters on point. Cocktails quite yummy.
Taher AlmuslemaniOctober 4, 2015
The Benedict and lemon berries pancakes were one of the best I ever had, and I had many! Defiantly will be back to this place..
ryan broganMay 26, 2013
Highly recommend the charcuterie plate. It's sizable and comes with a great group of tasty items including rabbit, duck mousse, 2 pâtés, and much more. Unbeatable for the price; great starter for 2!
Lindsey KimJanuary 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Stick to the bakery and try the almond croissant. It's like a crispy cookie on the outside with creamy almond paste on the inside between layers of flaky, buttery pastry. Absolute perfection.
Stina P.March 19, 2014
for dinner, share the little gem salad, coquilles, sunchokes, & duck au poivre. this matured French bistro in NoHo will never disappoint no matter the meal. it is chic, warm, and uninterrupted
Ina LiFebruary 16, 2015
RW menu is worth it. salmon croquette and mussel for appetizer is the bomb! Mushroom risotto and skate is also not bad. Desserts are okay but nothing impressive. Also try the cheese, you have to!
Sam PezzulloOctober 25, 2013
I love everything about this place. Beautifully designed, and very Parisian. My favorites from the menu are the frisée salad, homemade garlic sausage, pumpkin risotto, and the pork loin.
Kinjil MathurMay 15, 2015
Been here 10+ times
I've never had a bad meal here. Brunch, lunch and dinner have all been amazing. Grab petit fours on way out from bakery. Better than anything in dessert menu.
Soeske HartjesAugust 26, 2018
Best croissants! Toast with 2 boiled eggs perfect for a simple breakfast! Their granola is amazing! Ask if they add fresh mint to the yoghurt&berries and guaranteed best breakfast (portions are big).
EaterOctober 13, 2016
The item you will see on each table is Lafayette’s boulangerie basket, which comes with a selection of pastries and bread from the very talented pastry chef Jennifer Yee. Read more
CITY GRITAugust 5, 2014
The Chilled Tomato Soup and the Duck Au Poivre makes for a perfect dinner. We always find it hard to decide between the Caramel Popcorn Bombe & the Cheese Course. Why not have both! Oui, Chef!
Mike McBryanFebruary 6, 2015
Perfect for date night or dinner with the parents. Service was A+ and both of our waitresses recommendations were great: the duck and spaghetti nicoise were both great and had enough to take home!
Kayleigh HarringtonFebruary 20, 2017
Great place to catch up with friends or family. You'll find something on the menu for everyone. The soft scramble in puff pastry is delicious.
Haifa BarbariMay 18, 2013
Just stumbled upon this place & feel like I've stepped into Paris. Baguettes are the real deal here. Truly hard to find in NY. Iced cwaffee better than my usual haunt. Will be back for dinner for sure
Victoria GoulartJanuary 2, 2018
A very good option for having a brunch with friends or family. The place is really nice and the neighborhood is great for walking after eating.
Grace BarrMay 5, 2018
Eggs are delicious but definitely a pricy brunch - not dying to go back for anything. Nice service and outdoor seating.
Time Out New YorkMarch 10, 2016
Lafayette makes our list of top Brunch places in the city with some amazing pastries and lush bistro eats that will bring out the inner Carrie Bradshaw in anyone. Read more
Time Out New YorkAugust 5, 2014
One of our Food & Drink 2014 Readers Choice winners! Try Lafayette’s egg Lafayette, scallop cru, baked oysters with seaweed butter and bread crumbs, spaghetti nicoise, or mango-lime parfait. Read more
James KiernanMay 15, 2023
Been here 5+ times
The perfect Mother’s Day brunch! Basket of pastries, half dozen oysters, lemon ricotta pancakes, beet salad. All amazing and well worth price of admission. Enjoy!
winMarch 14, 2015
Lovely ambience. Lemon ricotta pancakes light and fluffy. Salmon Benedict was yummy. The runaway hit - almond croissant. Will be back for the pastries .
Josephine SonJune 27, 2013
What took me so long to come here? Kicking myself! Only had chance to try the black linguine and duck, but both were great. Need to get back soon for that chicken!
Pam B.September 6, 2013
To try: tartines, lardon-rich salad frisée, squid-ink fettuccine with shellfish and chorizo, risotto with mushrooms & asparagus, country pâté, foie gras terrine, topped off with a Sazerac.
Pia WilsonMarch 27, 2018
What isn’t good here? Had the oxtail ravioli & it was delicious. Loved every bit of my meal, especially the bunny dessert.
Fred WilsonMay 17, 2016
Been here 10+ times
The Nicoise salad is outstanding. One of, if not the, best in NYC
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014
Part bakery, part bistro, Lafayette serves an array of French-inspired dishes. Opt for the Salmon Benedict or Lemon Pancakes for brunch, and don't forget to share the Boulangerie Basket.
Nate BeattyDecember 18, 2016
Been here 10+ times
The Sunday brunch rush happens between 1045 and 1105. Get here early if you can't get a res and chances are you can snag a walk-in table. Top 5 brunch in NYC
MichaelJanuary 25, 2017
Fancy yet cozy restaurant with delicious French food, great coffee, great pastries and excellent service. Worth all the recommendations.
The Corcoran GroupJune 14, 2013
Bringing Paris to NYC. Great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch on the weekends, or pop in to the bakery for some Caramel Sale macaroons or an almond croissant! Oui! Oui!
Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideApril 28, 2013
One of the few brasseries in town using good coffee, Lafayette pulls tasty shots of Stumptown Hairbender, which can be enjoyed along with their scrumptious baked goods in the front bakery area.
Kayleigh HarringtonMay 25, 2017
Yes, it's great for brunch but the cafe in the front is perfect for a coffee meeting or a break from your desk during the day.
Adrian FrandleMay 23, 2013
Despite shaky service (slow drink order, wrong food brought out), everything was delicious and the atmosphere was terrific. Great sazerac to drink. Wonderful bread. Good pasta dish (fleur de soleil).
Thea RodgersNovember 20, 2013
Second chance. Atmosphere is amazing, food is FAIR. Pastas are good, meats are OK, apps & bread basket is the best part. Get the Frisée salad w bacon, beef tartare, short rib ravs....not impressed.
Jon SteinbackSeptember 23, 2015
it looks like it's just a giant restaurant, but they also have a cute and cozy coffee shop!
Aileen TseDecember 29, 2013
highly recommend the venison with charred earthy mushroom and the smokey trout with savoy cabbage. for dessert - get the gateau marjolaine - a decadent multilayered chocolate cake
Andrew WeiserMay 12, 2016
The vegetarian offering has a veritable tricolore theme, too, with layers of fresh mozzarella, stalky broccoli rabe that adds a delightful snap, and a hearty buffer of peperonata.

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