Blue Ribbon Bakery

Went there today for lunch. I had the burger with cheddar cheese, which came cooked exactly as I wanted (medium rare) and with pretty well-seasoned French fries (which were a bit less crispy than I like, but still good). Pretty decent-sized burger for the price. The waiter was a little flirty for my taste, but relatively attentive. They also serve a generous bread basket, which was good enough that I asked to take the leftovers home.

I am not quite sure why everyone is so in love with this place. The appetizers are really over priced considering most of it is pre- prepared (i.e. saucison, cheese, etc). I had the trout with bacon and mushrooms which was just ok. I understand the place is supposed to feel rustic, but it was all too fall like for the summer. The high point was dessert which was awesome. It was a decent experience but there are so many better restaurants in the city and that neighborhood for that matter

I've had so many friends recommend this place, I was thrilled to finally go tonight.... however, I was sorely dissapointed with the experience. The food was okay, but nothing special. I had the famous fried chicken, and for 25 bucks, it was not worth it. I've had better fried chicken at my local fried chicken spot. The server seemed disinterested in us (and his job), and the timing was off (drinks came after appetizers, took a really long time to get main course, etc.) If this place wants to live up to its name, they need to get their act together, I won't be going back.

All 3 of the Blue Ribbon's are known in NYC for being late night places for chefs. The Bakery is known for bread pudding and a great (though a bit over priced) wine cellar. This is not a brunch place. In fact REAL New Yorkers do not have brunch. Brunch is a tradition brought here by those who moved here from no where'sville. Blue Ribbon Bakery is great for what it is a late night dessert place with Kona coffee and a great wine cellar.

Went for brunch. No drink specials. Blloody mary was just ok. Not enough kick. And the food was pretty mediocre. I agree with another reviewer--that it feels that the ingredients just share a plate rather than work together. I got poached eggs with shrimp and bacon hash. The shrimp had no flavor whatsoever. It wasn't inedible, but so not worth the money.

While this place has infamously high prices, I adored every bite of food at this adorable, bright little restaurant. I started out with the bone marrow in red wine sauce; slathered on the bakery's own toast, it was perfectly fabulous and decadently rich-a first time for me. I followed that with a vegetable sandwich moistened with remoulade on an olive-studded ciabatta. Again, perfect: the vegetables were nicely grilled and not at all dry, while the bread had a crunchy skin enveloping a network of addictively chewy, airy innards. My friend's tuna sandwich on toast, complete with capers and onions, was comforting and with just the right amount of mayo. As far as service was concerned, our waiter was calm, present, and as cute as a button, and our seats at the window let in a good amount of light to shine on our heavenly meal. Again, it was *gastronomically* expensive, but worth the starved wallet.

I went there with 3 friends and they sat us right away on a table located in a dark and loud basement when the bright upper level room was totally empty. The minute the waiter heard we were not going to drink anything else but water, he lost interest in us. He sent his busboy to take care of us. He just ignored us during all our dinner. The food ? I am French: I know my wines, cheese, breads, meats and I can only say to New Yorkers that this is not the real deal. My plate of cheese was dry, bland, nothing special. My friend had the lamb that was much too fatty to be quality lamb. The string beans were thicks and not seasoned. The salad was really not worth that kind of money. My advice ? There are tons of places in NYC that would offer you great quality food and great attention for much less money...New Yorkers you are known as savy shoppers and people of great taste, please don't be fooled by marketing...