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This place has the best brunch in town. The eggs benedict are always done just the way I like, and I don't know what they do to their bacon but it's criminally good! I even ask for an extra side if I go with other people so I don't have to share off my own plate. The staff are so pleasant and sweet. I've never gotten a dirty look or sneer when I've had to make a special request for my food allergies. Save room for dessert, they make one of the best carrot cakes in town.

New Yorkers have so many options when it comes to dining out, so why do I choose The Bridge Cafe again and again?...simple...it's a local gem! The staff are always pleasant and accommodating. They treat you like family. The atmosphere is cozy and unpretentious. It is small so I definitely recommend making reservations. The real star at this place is the food. Whether it's brunch, lunch, or dinner you are looking for, you will find something tasty here. I love that they have regular dishes I can count on, but they also make some seasonal variations to keep it fresh. The buffalo steak is one of my personal favorites. The gnocchi they serve with it are to die for! My husband would kill for their mac-n-cheese. Make sure you save room for dessert. There are enough options to satisfy a variety of cravings. I love the carrot cake and my mother loves that they often have a light dessert such as fresh berries with orange sabayon. Their creme brulee is one of the best I've ever had. The Bridge Cafe's claim to fame is that they are the oldest still-functioning bar in NYC, I hope they continue to "function" for a long, long time to come.

I've only been to Bridge Cafe a hand full of times, but I've gone during different seasons and different times during the day and night. Never been disappointed!! Very consistent with service and food quality. Great place to go with a date, close friends or with family. They provide a very warm and friendly atmosphere. This place is a sure thing!

even though i want this restaurant to do well, i secretly hope it never becomes trendy, too. i must disagree that you have to be "over 50," because this place has been a favorite of mine for a couple years, and i'm just now 23. the beer selection is pretty average, yes, but the food is always super tasty and satisfying, not to mention that the portions are always so huge you can definitely get tomorrow's lunch out of the deal. however, you MUST save room for dessert at this place, especially if the buttersctoch pudding happens to be on the menu (also, it's best to share them as everything in this restaurant is quite large.) but one of the things i like most is that it's a neighborhood place, you can almost always get a table, and everyone is always so nice when you come. one of the best spots to eat is at the bar, on the side closest to the coat rack. it gives you a perfect view of everything that's going on. i eat here at least once per month, and probably always will.

A little hard to get to, but that's half the fun. I agree with a below reviewer that you feel as though you were transported to 100 years ago, but that's a good thing. (After all, it's claim to fame is "the oldest drinking establishment in New York.") The service makes you feel at home, and the food is delicious (recommended: corn & onion fritters, calamari, buffalo steak.) Alas, the portions are too large for me to have ever had room for dessert. Hope you have better luck.

...but 'Peter' perhaps gives this place the best reason to go: it IS and adult restaurant, catering to those with adults tastes and adult sensibilities. You don't have to be over 50 (I'm not), but having the taste and maturity often associated with age helps appreciate this gem. This is not one of those barely post pubescent, precious places catering to the ipod generation. Thanks for the clarification, Peter!

Hopefully, this quaint little out of the way cafe will never become one of the trendy, self-absorbed overpriced rip-offs found throughout the city, as there in lies it's unique charm. Our recent experience at the Bridge Cafe was one of tasty food and excellent quality, prepared perfectly and served promptly with an attitude of appreciation and customer satisfaction. The portions were clearly intended to satisfy our appetites. If your desire is to see and be seen, and pay outrageous prices for frilly little garnishes d more for appearance than sustenance, the city is full of places where you can feed your ego and empty your wallet. But if you prefer an excellent meal at a fair price where the focus is on quality and the customer rather than hype, the Bridge Cafe may be just what you're looking for.