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Cafe d'Alsace
$ · French

1703 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128
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Best French in Upper East Side

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Cafe d'Alsace 8.4
Upper East Side-Yorkville
Vibes: Brunch Bliss Spots Comfort Food Classics Date Night Magic Trendy Table Hotspots
Cafe d'Alsace is a long-running Upper East Side brasserie specializing in Alsatian cooking, serious sausages, and one of the city’s deeper beer lists. Locals use it for hearty brunches and relaxed dinners where choucroute, steak frites, and brioche French toast feel equally at home.
Must-Try Dishes: Choucroute garnie with house sausages, Steak frites with herb butter, Brioche French toast
Scores:
Value: 7.3 Service: 8.4 Consistency: 8.7 Food Quality: 9.1 Atmosphere: 7 Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: Alsatian-focused brasserie with serious sausages, deep beer list, and NYT-praised cooking.
Who should go: Brunch groups and Francophiles craving hearty Alsatian plates.
When to visit: Weekend brunch or early evening for peak buzz without chaos.
What to order: Choucroute garnie, steak frites, brioche French toast.
Insider tip: Ask about off-menu sausage specials and seasonal Alsatian dishes at the bar.