Cafe Luluc

All 72 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:Best Steak Frites in NYC3 pts
“I’ve never had better Steak Frites than at Cafe LULUc on Smith Street in Brooklyn. I went there recently and had it and it was exactly like it was 20 years ago. Absolutely fantastic … hanger steak and shoestring fries with an amazing red wine shallot sauce. Unreal.”
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in:What is your favorite Steak Frites in NYC? Non steakhouse if possible1 pts
“I think Cafe LuluC in Smith’s hanger steak frites is one of the best I’ve had. Steak is always perfectly cooked, excellent portion. Crispy shoestrings and a nice red wine shallot sauce.”
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postWe’ve lost the plot if these are considered best pancakes in the city575 pts
“I will always want to go to Cafe Luluc for pancakes”
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in:Great breakfast places16 pts
“Cafe Luluc is so good and not pricey at all.”
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in:Pancake crawl16 pts
“Tremendous pancake”
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postBest Pancakes in the City15 pts
“Had Cafe Luloc, which were big and fluffy, but tasted like cake.”
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in:We’ve lost the plot if these are considered best pancakes in the city14 pts
replying to u/Efficient-Film-9999: Clinton StreetBakery all the way. Just solid, well made, normal pancakes.
“perfect pancakes for the table to share!”
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in:We’ve lost the plot if these are considered best pancakes in the city10 pts
replying to u/Big_Breakfast9417: Check out cafe luluc in Brooklyn- perfect pancakes for the table to share!
“Luluc is good but they felt the same as any diner with good pancakes.”
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in:Finally tried Chez Ma Tante - good but way overrated. 6 pts
“Pancakes worth paying for: Cafe Luluc in Brooklyn”
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in:Great breakfast places4 pts
“Cafe Luluc has the most amazing pancakes I have ever eaten”
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in:Pancake recommendations4 pts
“Cafe Luluc on Smith Street has fabulous, fluffy pancakes”
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in:Salad , fries , glass of white wine3 pts
“Cafe Luluc's healthy salad is my fave in the city, their fries are great, and they've definitely got wine!”
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in:Best pancakes?3 pts
replying to u/Classic_Schmosssby: Those are amazing, but not classic and idk if it’s what OP is looking for
“if you're craving good pancakes i doubt they will disappoint.”
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in:Tried pancakes in Clinton St. Baking, Chez Ma Tante, and Golden Diner3 pts
“cafe Luluc - they will make you pancake fan”
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in:We’ve lost the plot if these are considered best pancakes in the city3 pts
“Honestly don’t get why Cafe Luluc doesn’t get more hype for their pancakes”
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in:Pancake recommendations3 pts
replying to u/Salty_Simmer_Sauce: My favorite. Followed closely by Vinegar Hill House.
“These are my favorite pancakes in the city!”
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in:Best pancakes in Brooklyn2 pts
“Best pancakes are at Cafe Luluc”
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in:Are the pancakes at Clinton St. Baking Co. worth the hype? 2 pts
“Pretty good pancakes.”
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in:Best Pancakes in the City2 pts
replying to u/eringobrah21: s&p lunch has a good pancake. Also this guide is current and pretty comprehensive (authored by a woman who does regular bake-offs) https://www.thepancakeprincess.com/the-best-pancakes-in-nyc/
“I also had cafe luloc which was a fluffy bunch of three pancakes but they tasted rather cakey vs savory.”
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in:Weekday brunch spot within walking distance of the Transit Museum?2 pts
“Incredible pancakes in an adorable setting.”
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in:Best pancakes in Brooklyn2 pts
“Cafe Luluc on Smith St. in Cobble Hill have some of the best pancakes around.”
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in:Best pancakes in Brooklyn1 pts
replying to u/Green_Team_4585: Best pancakes are at Cafe Luluc
“Those are the fluffiest pancakes I think I’ve ever had.”
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in:Itinerary & Food Check1 pts
“All of these places have some of the best pancakes in the entire city.”
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in:Pittsburgh “Pamela’s” Crepe-Pancake style pancakes?1 pts
“Cafe Luluc in Cobble Hill does an excellent crepe pancake.”
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in:Your best meals of 2024?1 pts
“Also loved Cafe Luluc -- went super early one morning for breakfast to avoid the wait and it was quite good. Perfect French fries.”
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in:Pancake crawl1 pts
replying to u/in48092: Luluc on Smith Street in Brooklyn. Tremendous pancake
“my friend and I make it a point to try popular pancakes all across the city and this has been the top so far.”
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in:Pancakes: Bubby’s, Clinton St. Baking, or Golden Diner?1 pts
replying to u/junkculture: Cafe Luluc- as a bonus, you'll get to see Carroll Gardens, which is one of the nicest neighborhoods in Brooklyn
“Cafe Lulac is by far the best pancake I’ve had in the city.”
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in:Another pancake question (I know, don't hate me)1 pts
“Cafe Luluc in Brooklyn on Smith great pancakes!”
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in:I booked a Golden Diner reservation solely for the honey butter pancakes1 pts
“great pancakes!”
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in:Looking for pancake recommendations! With not impossible wait1 pts
“Great pancakes!🥞 🙏🏽✊🏽”
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in:Similar Chilaquiles to El Centro?1 pts
replying to u/At_the_Roundhouse: I had such a craving for El Centro chilaquiles today and stumbled on this thread! Did you ever find anything? I’d equally go for a copycat recipe but everything I’m googling seems wrong. God those were so good.
“Cafe Luluc has chilaquiles on monday and friday that are pretty good though.”
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postI ate at all the popular pancake places. Here’s my top 5.160 pts
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in:Best pancakes?15 pts
“Luluc. I suggest a weekday though as they are mobbed for weekend brunch.”
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in:Any pancakes at least as good as Chez Ma Tante?11 pts
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in:Pancake crawl10 pts
“- Cafe Luluc”
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in:Great breakfast places7 pts
“Skip Cafe Luluc as suggested by another. It’s just a decent diner.”
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in:Best pancake spot for bday?7 pts
“Cafe luluc”
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in:I ate at all the popular pancake places. Here’s my top 5.6 pts
replying to u/morosehuman: I know I didn’t go to bubby’s but I assumed it would be another cafe luluc situation and decided to save myself the time and money
“Cafe luluc is not the same comparison”
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postWhat are some decent restaurants with CHEAP house wine?5 pts
“Cafe Luluc comes to mind as well but the food there is hit or miss.”
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in:Weekday brunch spot within walking distance of the Transit Museum?5 pts
“Cafe Luluc, or Nili for a more fast casual setting.”
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in:Best pancake spot for bday?5 pts
“LuLuc, end of discussion”
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in:Golden Diner pancakes, nothing special.4 pts
“Cafe Luluc and Vinegar Hill House have been the best pancakes I’ve had by a mile.”
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in:We’ve lost the plot if these are considered best pancakes in the city4 pts
replying to u/Big_Breakfast9417: Check out cafe luluc in Brooklyn- perfect pancakes for the table to share!
“Really, I find them heavy.”
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in:Itinerary review for 4-day birthday visit3 pts
“For the birthday breakfast I’d go to Brooklyn (Agis counter, chez ma tante, cafe Colette or cafe luluc)”
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in:Very good pancakes recommendation ?3 pts
“Cafe Luluc in Brooklyn is the answer”
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in:French Toast Date Ideas?3 pts
“Some of these I haven't been to in a few years but here are my faves:”
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in:Pancake recommendations3 pts
replying to u/taytay451: Cafe Luluc on Smith Street has fabulous, fluffy pancakes AND you get to stay in Manhattan.
“My favorite.”
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in:Favorite Pancake or Similar Breakfast Item in Manhattan2 pts
“Golden Diner, Clinton st Baking co or Cafe Luluc”
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in:Best places for pancakes?2 pts
“Golden Diner, Clinton st Baking Co, Reunion, Cafe Luluc and Breakfast by Salt’s Cure.”
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in:Brunch recommendations in brooklyn?2 pts
“Café Luluc”
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