Cafe d'Alsace

What happened to this place? It has lost the ambiance of a French Bistro and has become - I don't even know what. They blast pop/techno music now so that one must shout to be heard across the table. Service is lacking as well. Our waitress was inattentive and generally unhelpful. This used to be a neighborhood fave for us and while the food remains quite good, I am in no hurry to return.

I wish I could make Eggs Benedict. It's complicated for me, so I always order it for brunch. I asked for the English Muffin to be well done. I like the contrast. 30 minutes and I receive my plate of cold eggs and light toast, no English Muffin, light toast. Duh, I repeat, well done English Muffin please, and hot eggs. 15 minutes later, I receive eggs like hockey pucks, very over-cooked and the English Muffin was untoasted and it wasn't an English Muffin, It was a slice of brioche. Duh! and the reason you didn't mention it earlier when I asked for English Muffin well done? Well, if you can't make Eggs Benedict why is it on your menu? Yes, they apologized, offered to make it for me a 3rd time. But by that time, I wanted to cut my losses and get out... I repeat, I don't make Eggs Benedict at home because I DON'T KNOW HOW TO MAKE IT! I certainly wouldn't put it on my menu. Sitting outside was nice, the waitress was nice, the manager was nice and the wine was nice. The food SUCKED.. Merci

This place is undoubtedly popular, but the food is barely OK and the noise and closely packed tables are horrible. Maybe you can't argue with popularity but I, for one, will never go back.

How can a place this popular serve such mediocre food in such an uncomfortable setting? This is not French food guys; nor would any French person put up with the noise, the crowds and the waiters who bump into your table all the time. Obviously I'm missing something here.

I live right around the corner from this restaurant and I've noticed that it is always crowded on weekdays & especially weekends. I've been here for brunch & dinner several times. The staff is very friendly & helpful, albeit a bit slow when its crowded. The food is delicious, the portions are more than you expect, and the atmosphere is perfect for a date or for group dining. Would definitely come back here.

Had a great time last night. We had to wait for our table for a few minutes which wasn't so bad at all considering there was almost a line out the door. It was very crowded right around our table next to the hostess stand at the front window. But our waiter made us feel very comfortable, almost as if we were the only customers in the restaurant! Everything was perfect; the food (braised short ribs are to die for!), the wine, the recommendations. I felt like I never really had to ask my waiter for anything because he always knew what I needed. I've been here more than a few times with my husband and friends but last night really was a time to remember. I actually remember having our same waiter a few years back but haven't seen him since, until last night. I can't wait until our next visit!

We arrived 10 minutes late for our reservation but the wonderful hostess had our table waiting. Service was impeccable, and our server had a tremendous knowledge of the extensive beer selection. The food? Amazing. From the sausages to the oxtail, my group of four loved it all!