Crema's Take
“Union Square Cafe's bread service alone justifies the trip—reviewers rave about loaves that are impossibly soft inside with a shattering crust, setting the tone for a meal that feels effortlessly refined without pretension. The French bistro cooking is consistent and craveable, from citrus-brightened French toast to perfectly balanced seasonal plates, and the fact that they run their Restaurant Week special every single day makes this iconic spot genuinely accessible. It's the rare New York institution that still feels like a place where everything clicks, from the cocktail program to the service rhythm—exactly the kind of spot where you'll want to linger over coffee and feel like a regular immediately.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Dined at Union Square Cafe and had a really good overall experience. The French toast with the citrus salad was very nice and well balanced not too sweet, and the citrus added a really refreshing contrast. I also had the pasta with clams, which was very flavorful, though…
Cannot say how great our experience was! Cocktail list was interesting and the drinks were well made. For food- It’s rare that the bread service blows you away. It was soft, crispy-crusted, flavorful, and included a unique and very tasty spread. For appetizers, the broccoli was…
Did you know that the Restaurant Week special of $45 for two courses from the main menu is held every single day at Union Square Cafe? This was a surprise. Jennifer had always wanted to eat at USC and as Restaurant Week started on January 20th we had lunch on the 23rd. As we…
Everything was phenomenal from start to finish. My only critique is that the stake should’ve been served a little bit warmer. It seems like it was left out. It should’ve came on a hot plate. Just to get a little bit more sizzle or char around the crust of the steak. The…
This restaurant was recommended to us, and I’m genuinely thankful we decided to give it a try. From the moment we sat down, everything just felt right. When I say this was one of the best meals I’ve ever had, I truly mean it. Every dish we ordered was outstanding, from flavor to…
Crema Reviews
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