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I went to Cornelia St Cafe for the first time yesterday for brunch. Love the prix fixe brunch menu - it's so reasonably priced by NY standards. The atmosphere is just as described - quaint, European style cafe with brick walls, art by local painters and a small but perfectly adequate mahogany bar. It's also nice to walk the neighborhood afterwards. I just wish the food had been a little better. It wasn't bad by any means, just not great. And the presentation was very disappointing. My friend's omelette looked very bland and alone on a white plate, even though it tasted fine. My quiche was ok but could've been sooooo much better. All that said, the overall experience is nice. I wouldn't steer anyone away, but would caution you to have reasonable expectations about the food.

to the reviewer below, that's not being a tattle tale...servers aren't allowed to make those decisions on their own...they need to clear prices by their managers or else risk getting fired. a stranger having to pay an extra $10 isn't worth losing your job over and, like you said, it never hurts to ask. i suggest you loosen up and stop critiquing so much. i am assuming you don't know how hard it is to serve tables, especially in nyc. don't judge until you've tried something.

While the atmosphere was casual and good for groups, our waitress was a tattle tale. We asked for Sangria with no fruit, since our first pitcher had tons, and she told the Host what we asked for. He then rudely told us he would charge us double, instead of answering us nicely as paying customers. We were just asking! They really couldn't give us Sangria with no fruit it in?! The food was not worth going back for. In addition, my friend hates it when the waiters clear one persons dish when others at the table are still eating, and thats what they did. The Key Lime Pie was the only good point of the evening. Oh, yes, and good company of course:-)

I <3 Cornelia Street Cafe! I've been there twice so far and I really love it. I highly reccomend the pan au chocolate with raspberry jam..so yummy...I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with goat cheese and a side of roasted potatoes...delicious and really great staff...

I went on a Sunday at 1pm. I should have made a reservation via open table but I didn't so I had to wait 30 min for a table. The food was delicious! I totally recommend the french toast, goat cheese salad and the pancakes! The service was great too and our waiter was very attentive. I would definitely go again.

I have been to the Cornelia St. Cafe twice for dinner with friends and LOVED it both times! The resturant is tucked away on teeny little Cornelia street and this helps to make the place feel "hidden". The place is very cute, with great service and GREAT food. There is a long wine/drink list which can fit all budgets. If you get a table on the sidewalk or by the window there is great people watching, if not the atmosphere inside is quaint (not in an grandma kinda way) with artwork on the wall and frenchie feeling music. I am going again in about 2 weeks! The fish dishes are great! This is one of my favorite places right now - perfect for a girls night out - we can eat, have wine and NOT break the bank!! They will not rush you either!

The Cornelia is a charming little place in the Village. Nice atmosphere, excellent food, and then you can go downstairs in the evening for some high-quality jazz, or a poetry reading. The menu is not extensive, but some of the entres are unusual and worth the try. Overall an excellent experience, which can be repeated depending on who plays downstairs.