L'Express
French Restaurant$$$$
Gramercy Park, New York
"The lamb burger and the steak tartar are the BEST in the city!"(13 Tips)
"Try the croque Monsieur for a great late night snack"(11 Tips)
"Best escargot in NYC, and get the Cafe Ole (not at the same moment)"(8 Tips)"Always solid, and a great place for late night eats."(29 Tips)
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Ah, a 24H French cafe -- the epitome of NYC living. The graveyard menu that they serve after midnight is where it's at. The onion soup and steak tartare are bomb. Great drink selection as well.
One of the best cafes in the city all around. Lattes and the paper by day, wine and steak tartare by night, with Croque Monsieurs in the middle. Try to get a table in the nook at this 24-hr gem.
Martin S.January 6, 2015The grilled octopus was expertly cooked. The Merguez was amazingly tasty. My steak came in big and thick, and perfectly pink in the center. The Avion tequila shots were generously and smooth as silk.
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ZenFoodsterFebruary 22, 2014I've been coming here 24/7 for yrs! Great for the hip vibe & people, late night snack, dessert or drinks. Love frites w/ side of peppercorn sauce & vanilla creme brûlée w/ a side of raspberry purée!
Open 24/7 with a focus on food from Lyon, France. The grilled octopus appetizer is delicious. Roasted pork and herb sausage, steak au poivre, burgers and skirt frites are all good.
Paige CNovember 2, 2018Love this place. A staple for many years. Their mussels are delicious and so is their roasted chicken.
L'Express is the bomb!!! Had egg bennies (deliciosooo) and berry pancakes yesterday. Pancakes were not great at all! soup l'oignon, mushroom ravioli and steak au p'ouivre are one of the best in town!
AngelaAugust 23, 2015Great brunch. Omelette is hearty & fillings are plentiful. Honey Almond Tarte a la mode is also a must.
Ernesto GutierrezFebruary 22, 2020The appetizers are the highlight. The escargot and onion soup will mesmerize you. The steak and frites on the other hand were a lackluster experience. It tasted plain, on the same level as denny's.
Our favorite 24-hour bistro that I hope will be 24-hour again soon. Great food and atmosphere!
Grover Reed IIIApril 19, 2013The crab cakes are FORGET ABOUT IT!!! I get it with their lovely Sancerre. The service is wonderful. The place is wonderful. Perfect place to go for lunch.
They make their martinis with fresh grapefruit juice - Kettle with a splash of fresh grapefruit juice is quite delicious. Their mushroom ravioli is exceptional - I have had it 10+ times lol.
If eating here late night I highly recommend the Escargots à la Bourguignonne (Snails in Garlic–Herb Butter) - with the lamb burger (and goat cheese).
Sachin AgarwalApril 4, 2017I've been coming here for 10 years getting the lamb burger. It's so good!
Nathan KoblandSeptember 23, 2013honestly a lifesaver being open 24/7, saved me from sleeping on the streets and fed me snacks and coffee suitable for a 24/7 joint, highly recommended after 2am
Elvia FrancisOctober 29, 2013The food is great; the restrooms are not. For dessert, almond tart w/ honey is highly recommended! For food, I quite enjoyed the salmon w/ spinach and fries.
Lenny GalloMay 20, 2015This 24/7 French diner is a fun place to go if you need a bite late night. Burgers are always safe here and prices are semi-reasonable.
Great value French cafe. Straightforward classic dishes. Lots of nice half bottles of wine if you're feeling 350ml.
EchoDAMarch 13, 2012always open NEVER closed!.. always if you are hungover, especially if need to eat for a while, good variety of cuisine, love the onion soup!-- of course very Frenchy decor!- Nas BenaliMay 13, 2015The large indoor space makes it excellent for groups. Good food and good prices. Plus, they're open 24/7.
best all night French spot I've been to. lamb burger and escargot are biggest winners. solid drinks too.
StonehengeNYCNovember 17, 2011Whether it's breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or 2 a.m...L'Express is open 24-hours! Residents of the building upstairs, 8 Gramercy, can get keys to the nearby private Gramercy Park.
SaeedJanuary 1, 2020nice ambient, good staff but as a burger lover i'm telling you, don't go for burger👎🏻
For late-nite dining, try the escargot, the steak tartare, the warm goat cheese salad, the lamb burger with goat cheese, or the salmon.
Its 24/7 with good food, nothing not to like!Be aware there is no A/C, that is a deal breaker for some people.
@JaumePrimeroApril 2, 2012If you haven't done so, you have to visit this place late night. The best place to head after a night out. Trust me!
A succulent steak tartare that is served 24 hours a day? Yes, there must be a Paleo god!
Lori LuoSeptember 12, 2014L'Express offers a quick lunch for those on a tight schedule. Skip the Onion Gratinee, though, which comes doused in gruyere cheese.
Kate FurmanFebruary 5, 2015Reasonably priced French cuisine. Get the steak tartar and wilted garlic spinach.
Shanick AugustinJune 17, 2013Large portions big enough to share. Make sure to get a seat by the full length windows in the summer for a breeze and people watching.
Holly BoundsNovember 12, 2013Order the lamb burger (with goat cheese) and a glass of red wine. Post how much you love me in the morning.- WorldbizDecember 14, 2019Open 24hrs offering full menu. Warm cosy ambient. Good service. (1.12.2019)
Ira BJanuary 13, 2015I was expecting a little more overall. The food was fine the atmosphere was just Ok. A good place to go for a quick brunch if you're starving. Not going to blow you away but gets the job done.
Marc J.June 30, 2013This my first time here and the atmosphere was great. As well as the food. Gotta come back here!
- Christopher TaiApril 17, 2011Come here for any meal at any time of the day. It's that fantastic. For brunch, order the croque madame with a side plate of bacon.
Croissant Sandwich. Sub Egg whites. Bacon on a side plate (for the homies). Sub fries for side salad. The perfect vice.
Santiago DuarteSeptember 5, 2014Little cozy cafe in NoLiTa. A mix between french and arab (perhaps argelian). Good hummus. Not great though.
Michael FMarch 18, 2011The cafe au lait is fantastic, the chicken sandwich (believe it or not) is amazing, and the escargot is divine. Open 24 hours!
Yulia AndreyanovaFebruary 23, 2013For breakfast take Eggs Copenhagen!! It's Benedict with Salmon and it's perfect.
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L'express, a Lyonnaise bouchon, merges the traditional southern and northern influences of French cooking.
Open (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(212) 254-5858
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
No
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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