French Roast

All 31 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:Those who've lived in NYC for decades: what are your fav restaurants/bars that endure?1 pts
replying to u/actualranger: Celeste on the UWS. Happened across it almost 20 years ago and it’s still around. Saw Stephen Sondheim eating dinner there once. Also French Roast in the same area.
“French Roast is so incredibly average... but it's just so reliable, always right there when you need it, never too crowded, grab a seat outside on a beautiful night, prices are right... glass of wine and steak frites... it's a comfort that just works.”
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in:NYC restaurant/bar graveyard?9 pts
“All cheap and punched above their weight.”
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in:You can revive one NYC restaurant, what are you bringing back?2 pts
replying to u/Sillybetch: French roast was so amazing. You could get trashed there at brunch or at dinner.
“The best for late night, catching up with a friend over the steak au poivre and a bottle of Côtes du Rhône.”
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in:Help me fill in my restaurant gaps for my visit!2 pts
replying to u/expertexpertise: UWS brunch…Barney Greengrass Replying here to second Leland Eating and Drinking. East Village…I’ve recently rekindled my love affair with Hearth.
“but went with French roast because of OP’s preference for outdoor seating and reservations.”
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in:A+ french (or italian) food on a B- budget in Manhattan2 pts
“French roast UWS but it’s more bistro vibe. But great!”
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in:Help me pick my one burger and fries for the year1 pts
“In NYC, a SUPREMELY underrated (and affordable) burger is at French Roast. After a fun night of dancing and/or shenanigans, it ALWAYS hits the spot! …and the aioli for the fries is magnifique!”
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in:Upcoming First NYC Trip Food Itinerary1 pts
replying to u/RayColten: Thanks. We decided to skip it since no one said anything positive or negative about it.
“I live in the neighborhood and it’s perfectly fine just nothing special.”
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in:Any closed restaurants that you miss?1 pts
“Sammy’s Noodles, Famous Rays, and French Roast all provided consistent value for Money.”
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in:Cozy French Bistro recommendations?1 pts
“love everything about French Roast except their gigantic plates which crowd the table quickly + they don’t have foie/mousse”
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in:Fancy but not $$$ for a 13 year old’s birthday-2 pts
“I love the vibes at both places”
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in:French Toast Date Ideas?10 pts
“I love French Roast and Maison Pickle as well (mainly for other dishes but I think they’re likely a good option for this too).”
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in:UWS recs?7 pts
“French Roast - best for lunch”
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in:Good, not-fancy French food?5 pts
“Amelie, La Sirène, Nice Matin, French Roast, Manny’s and La Boite en Bois on the UWS are all solid options”
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in:What’s the best French onion soup in the city?5 pts
“Maison Pickle and French Roast (also on the UWS, hopefully not the one you tried!)”
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in:Best Authentic French food for a native in Manhattan?5 pts
“A friend from France enjoyed French Roast when he visited me last year”
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in:UWS recs?3 pts
“You are near a few good places depending on what you are looking for. I like Nice Matin, French Roast, Land for Thai.”
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in:Favorite UWS restaurants3 pts
“French Roast”
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in:If you could bring back one closed restaurant, what would it be?3 pts
“Dojo. French Roast on 6th and 12th. Benny’s Burritos. Osso Bucco on University Pl. Bianca on Bowery.”
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in:Upcoming First NYC Trip Food Itinerary2 pts
“It’s a neighborhood place and it prefect fine but jutting I would go out if my way for. Many other places to go if you’re on limited trip in nyc.”
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in:Restaurants that you miss in NYC?2 pts
“Not the best (still great) food… but the French Roast on 7th avenue and 11th St. was a family staple while I was growing up”
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in:Restaurante for picky eater?2 pts
“Basic french- French Roast”
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in:Recommendations for French birthday dinner?2 pts
“roast is also good”
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in:UWS brunch with parents?2 pts
replying to u/Same-Honeydew5598: Nice matin or Mermaid inn are both choices. I know the mermaid inn has great pancakes at brunch, but I haven’t been to the reopened location. Granola bar? Even though it has all the menu requirements it still might be too modern for them.
“A few solid places we like that serve more "basic" food that your mom may like are Cafe Luxembourg (can be bustling and noisy unless you sit outside), French Roast, Old John's Luncheonette.”
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in:Help me fill in my restaurant gaps for my visit!2 pts
“1. French roast”
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in:French Restaurants that aren't expensive2 pts
“French Roast UWS”
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in:Solo Brunch in Midtown/UWS2 pts
“French Roast is a solid neighborhood place, but nothing particularly special.”
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in:Last minute brunch today near Lincoln Center2 pts
“I like French Roast on Bway and 85th, low-key and unpretentious.”
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in:UWS lunch date1 pts
“French Roast is on 85th”
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in:Best Local Spots in UWS1 pts
“French Roast, Sala Thai, Vanguard Wine Bar at the Ansonia”
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in:Best Authentic French food for a native in Manhattan?1 pts
replying to u/notanamateur: Is French Roast known to not be good? I was thinking of going there this week and this is the only comment I could find about it on this sub
“Never had a bad meal there.”
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in:Best casual lunch spot after going to the Met Cloisters?-1 pts
“French roast would be a good choice in upper west side”
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