French Roast Uptown

Name: French Roast Uptown
Address: 2340 Broadway, New York, NY, United States, 10024
Telephone: (212) 799-1533
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

517 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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French Roast has been fulflling the appetites and quenching the thirsts of Upper West Side residents at every hour of the day for over 25 years. The classic Parisian bistro offers a take on French cuisine that compels locals to return and new-comers to stop in. French Roast strives to offer authentic French and American cuisine to all. Find essentials such as pain au chocolate from the bakery, burgers and duck confit from the kitchen, and a variety of cocktails served against an antique backdrop of wood-polished chairs and vintage chandeliers reminiscent of a European café. Stop by to experience a little piece of Paris in NYC.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 21, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 799-1533

Delivery

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 799-1533
Website
https://frenchroastnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ, Women
Executive chef
Loi Benitez
Catering
Catering is always an option. From just our regular take out or delivery options for dinner to packed 3 course lunches or dinners. Take out for picnics in the park or cooked meals delivered to your home.
Private party facilities
Outdoor pergolas are available for private parties of 8- 25 guests. Please contact the restaurant directly for information

Location
2340 Broadway New York, NY 10024
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Cross street
W 85th Street
Parking details
Central Parking: 214 W 88th St (Between Broadway and Amsterdam Reliant Parking: 225 W 83rd St (Between Broadway and Amsterdam) Garsch Garage: 175 W 87th St (Between Amsterdam and Columbus)
Public transit
Nearest subway (1) station is located at the corner of 86th St & Broadway.C or B Train at 86th and Central Park West
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

White Côtes du Rhône, Saint-Esprit, Delas 2020
- $12
- $18
- $48
Semi-Dry Riesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes, NY 2020
- $13
- $20
- $52
Pinot Blanc, Domaines Schlumberger, Alsace 2019
- $14
- $21
- $56
Sauvignon Blanc, Infamous Goose, Marlborough, NZ 2020
- $15
- $23
- $60
Chardonnay, Jadot, "Steel", Burgundy 2019
- $16
- $24
- $64
Sancerre, Domaine Michel Girard 2020
- $17
- $25
- $68

VIN ROUGE

Red Côtes du Rhône, Kermit Lynch 2020
- $12
- $18
- $48
Malbec, Alta Vista, Mendoza, Argentina 2018
- $14
- $21
- $56
Haut-Médoc, Chateau Pey de Pont 2014
- $15
- $22
- $60
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ex Libris, Columbia Valley, WA 2017
- $16
- $24
- $64
Pinot Noir, Cline, Sonoma Coast, CA 2019
- $17
- $25
- $68

ROSÉ

Chateaux d'Aix En Provence, Aix, Provence 2020
- $14
- $21
- $56

SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE

Cava, Poema Extra Dry NV
- $13
- $52
Taittinger Curvee Prestige, Brut Champagne$68.00

VIN DE CARAFE ROUGE / BLANC

Vin de Carafe Rouge / Blanc
- Glass$10.00
- Carafe$30.00

BEER

Meteor Pilsner 5%$9.00
Stella Artois 5%$9.00
Montauk Seasonal$9.00
Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner$9.00
Aval Hard Cider 6%$9.00
Weinstephaner Hefeweissbier 5.4%$9.00
Left Hand Milk Stout 6%$9.00
Ithaca Flower Power IPA 7.5%$9.00
Amstel Light 4.3%$9.00
Duval 8.5%$10.00
Ommegang Abbey 8.2%$11.00
Delirium Tremens 8.5%$14.00

DRAFT BEER

Kronenbourg 1664, 5.5%$9.00
Blue Point IPA 4.8%$9.00
Seasonal 5%$9.00

COCKTAILS MAISON

The Parisian$15.00
LILLET BLANC, ST GERMAIN ELDERFLOWER, CAVA
Coconut Mojito$16.00
MALIBU COCONUT RUM, MINT, LIME COCONUT WATER AND SODA
Lemon Thyme Tini$16.00
TITO'S, MYER LEMON, THYME SYRUP AND A SUGAR IN THE RAW RIM
Rasberry Mezcalita$16.00
MEZCAL, MUDDLED RASBERRIES, FRESH LIME
Green Gimlet$16.00
BROOKLYN GIN, ARUGULA, LIME, AND CRACKED BLACK PEPPER
Espresso Martini$16.00
THE CLASSIC WITH THE VOLUMNE TURNED UP
Whiskey Smash$16.00
BUFFALO TRACE BOURBON WHISKEY, SPEARMINT, LEMON AND HONEY
Ben's Manhattan$16.00
BULLIET RYE, CARPANO ANTICA, BROCK AMARO, ORANGE AND ANGOSTURA BITTERS NAMED IN MEMORY OF FRENCH ROAST REGULAR BEN GOODMAN

SANGRIA

SANGRIA$12.00
BASIL AND PEACH, WHITE WINE SANGRIA WITH BERRIES

What 517 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food and drinks were good. The service was okay. We asked for bread two times and never got it.
K
Kaypur
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
1.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall1food2service2ambience3
We've been coming to this restaurant since it opened, many years ago. It has always been a good, reliable option for the neighborhood. The menu has changed a bit, and it's been awhile since I'd been there because of pandemic. But the nice waiter, who may have been new, should have told me, when I asked for a piece of toast to go with the 2nd poached egg that was on my plate (there was only one) that I was going to be charged for a complete order of toast. He asked if we wanted homefries with our breakfast, and this is an option to have them, along with a salad, that I had to have added because they forgot, and then was charged for homefries, which they then had to adjust on our bill. The waitress/manager could not have been more rude and curt about these adjustments and sadly, after decades of being patrons here, will not return.
IB
ImaniB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great food ! Service is great . Kitchen and bar was backed up.
MC
MoCee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and a nice outdoor seating area, highly recommended!
PR
PaulR
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food3service3ambience4
Great service. OK food. Nice atmosphere. Good neighborhood stand by.
RC
RogerC
Surrey
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service with a terrific ambience…will always recommend the restaurant!
JS
JoyS
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always. Very enjoyable. Top notch We will definitely be back.
V
Virchoweats
Ottawa
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
High quality dependable French bistro food, good wine list, competent service
CH
CatherineH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is excellent! Great food and service! I keep coming back!
GL
GeneL
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Excellent food, in a pleasant setting, but too noisy due to construction on the next block. Luckily the construction should end this summer. Outdoor is my favorite, but indoor is fine if it isn't too crowded.
u
uwsanne
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Nice but chicken was overdone
MN
MacNYC
New York Area
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love going to French Roast. Always a great meal and service. This time I had a Cappellini pasta and tomato sauce with grilled shrimp that were tasty and delicious. A neighborhood gem!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great time … enjoyed the new dinner menu and as always great service
CH
CarolynH
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’m never disappointed by the food or service. Yesterday was no exception .
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was amazing and gave fantastic recommendations. Food was delicious and everything came out pretty quickly without feeling rushed. Really lovely seating set up outside, super comfortable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Food was good, service we xcsllsnt
CD
ConnieD
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
True French country cuisine. Wonderful. Never disappointed with this restaurant, we go out of our way to eat here when visiting New York. One of our favorites. Great menu, great food, great ambiance, great neighborhood.
French Roast UptownResponded on April 25, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, we look forward to your next visit with us.
DF
DuckFat
New York Area
77 reviews
vip
3.0
77 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
We like this restaurant--it's always solid and quick. The food was good as usual, but the behavior and attitude of our server ruined the experience completely. It would take quite a bit to come back after this experience.
r
rcm1
Washington DC
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the jazz played at brunch Saturday afternoon!
B
Blueshades
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service overall including quickly correcting an error and offering a delicious cocktail to make up for it. Food was very good--branzino was a bit oily (3.5 stars) though large portion and accompanied by delicious broccoli and potatoes; beef bourguignon was solid and welcome on a cool night (4.5 stars). French onion soup and tarte tatin were winners as usual (4.5 stars). Staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday. Will be back soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
One of the restaurants that I always go back to. Love love love the Shakshuka!
NC
NCMama
Greensboro
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We’ve been to this restaurant a couple times this week. The French onion soup is fabulous!
DL
DavidL
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice restaurant. Good food. Lots of outdoor seating..
EP
ErikaP
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food just keeps getting better at The Roast. We had bronzino that was perfectly cooked. As always, the service was prompt and friendly without being intrusive. The bubbly sound of people out in NYC again was pleasurable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a lovely brunch catching up with friends who I haven’t seen in a while!
CC
ChenC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Saturday special , black bass, perfectly cooked, tasty, fresh
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall4food4service1ambience5
The food was delicious as always but the service was dreadful
BK
BK13
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
The duck had a burnt chemical taste, like plastic had melted in it. No one came over to our table for a while after we arrived. After I asked if there was a waiter assigned to our table, someone came over and said "what do you want?" not particularly nicely, didn't greet us, tell us the specials. The desserts were good, but given the rest, I won't return.
French Roast UptownResponded on April 4, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast. We are saddened to hear of your disappointing visit with us and will look in to these issues further,
RB
RBMA
Fort Lauderdale
67 reviews
vip
4.0
67 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Delicious food!
a
archie
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect neiborhood dining...excelleny food, considerate service and soothing atmosphere.
LC
LuciaC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our meals were excellent and the service was great! We will definitely go again and again!
G
Gracie
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was wonderful as usual. Waiter was very attentive.
A
Anna
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Comfortable spot, with really good French bistro standards and a varied menu, and pleasant service. Not crowded/loud early in the evening.
L
Larry
New York Area
178 reviews
vip
4.0
178 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Delicious hamburger and genuine bistro atmosphere.
CK
CatK
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food and service was great! Noise level and size of table not so great.
CL
CarylL
New York Area
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Sunday brunch at French Roast. My eggs were scrambled just the way I ordered them and were tasty and very yummy. I chose chicken sausage as my choice of included protein which was delicious, but was charged extra for it(?). The salad was fresh but the dressing was bland and needed some punch. There was no bread included in the meal. The service sadly was a bit lacking and there was no silverware or accoutrements (salt and pepper, ketchup, mustard, etc.) on the table. I know brunch shifts are the hardest to work so I cut them some slack for that. Overall I would return to French Roast.
French Roast UptownResponded on March 9, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast. Were there no role ups on your table when you were sat? We have removed all salt and pepper etc from tables as the issue of cross contamination from guest to guest became clear during Covid so they are removed and cleaned but are certainly on hand when needed. What type of bread were you looking for? Toast, baguette, english muffin etc can all be ordered as sides or if you like. or our house sour dough is available free of charge.
MT
MaggieT
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
The food at French Roast used to be very good, but we all agreed that he had declined to the "servicable" level. My poached eggs were....really pretty awful: The English muffin had clearly been toasted well in advance, and was soggy and cold; the ham had no flavor, and (worst of all) the egg was undercooked, so dripping gooey egg white, which NOBODY likes. My friend did not say what was wrong with her omelette, but she didn't finish it. On the other hand, the fries were terrific, and the salad was as good as it used to be. And the service was great. I wish they would bring the food back up to the level where it used to be. French Roast used to be a regular haunt for me and my pals, but I can't see choosing to go back there anytime soon.
JS
JoyS
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ok always enjoy. A sways my top spot for coffee lunch or dinner
JS
JoyS
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always —- very enjoyable. My home away from home. This weekend, visited on Saturday and Sunday.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The brunch atmosphere here is a combination of diner and bistro. The food is tasty, portions not skimpy. Three different kinds of eggs Benedict! Good cappuccino! The servers are friendly and responsive.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from French Roast Uptown using the Order Online button. French Roast Uptown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 799-1533.

French Roast Uptown is rated 4.5 stars by 517 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 21, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 799-1533

Delivery

Order online

2340 Broadway New York, NY 10024

Additional information

Cross street
W 85th Street
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Central Parking: 214 W 88th St (Between Broadway and Amsterdam Reliant Parking: 225 W 83rd St (Between Broadway and Amsterdam) Garsch Garage: 175 W 87th St (Between Amsterdam and Columbus)
Public transit
Nearest subway (1) station is located at the corner of 86th St & Broadway.C or B Train at 86th and Central Park West
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ, Women
Executive chef
Loi Benitez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://frenchroastnyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 799-1533
Catering
Catering is always an option. From just our regular take out or delivery options for dinner to packed 3 course lunches or dinners. Take out for picnics in the park or cooked meals delivered to your home.
Private party facilities
Outdoor pergolas are available for private parties of 8- 25 guests. Please contact the restaurant directly for information

French Roast Uptown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

French Roast BLT

French Onion Soup

FR Burger

BOISSONS CHAUDES

MANGO MINT ICED TEA

HIBISCUS ICED TEA

WATERMELON LIME-ADE

MIXED BERRY LEMONADE

VIN BLANC

White Côtes du Rhône, Saint-Esprit, Delas 2020

Semi-Dry Riesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes, NY 2020

Pinot Blanc, Domaines Schlumberger, Alsace 2019

Sauvignon Blanc, Infamous Goose, Marlborough, NZ 2020

Chardonnay, Jadot, "Steel", Burgundy 2019

Sancerre, Domaine Michel Girard 2020

VIN ROUGE

Red Côtes du Rhône, Kermit Lynch 2020

Malbec, Alta Vista, Mendoza, Argentina 2018

Haut-Médoc, Chateau Pey de Pont 2014

Cabernet Sauvignon, Ex Libris, Columbia Valley, WA 2017

Pinot Noir, Cline, Sonoma Coast, CA 2019

ROSÉ

Chateaux d'Aix En Provence, Aix, Provence 2020

SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE

Cava, Poema Extra Dry NV

Taittinger Curvee Prestige, Brut Champagne$68.00

VIN DE CARAFE ROUGE / BLANC

Vin de Carafe Rouge / Blanc

BEER

Meteor Pilsner 5%$9.00

Stella Artois 5%$9.00

Montauk Seasonal$9.00

Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner$9.00

Aval Hard Cider 6%$9.00

Weinstephaner Hefeweissbier 5.4%$9.00

Left Hand Milk Stout 6%$9.00

Ithaca Flower Power IPA 7.5%$9.00

Amstel Light 4.3%$9.00

Duval 8.5%$10.00

Ommegang Abbey 8.2%$11.00

Delirium Tremens 8.5%$14.00

DRAFT BEER

Kronenbourg 1664, 5.5%$9.00

Blue Point IPA 4.8%$9.00

Seasonal 5%$9.00

COCKTAILS MAISON

The Parisian$15.00

Coconut Mojito$16.00

Lemon Thyme Tini$16.00

Rasberry Mezcalita$16.00

Green Gimlet$16.00

Espresso Martini$16.00

Whiskey Smash$16.00

Ben's Manhattan$16.00

SANGRIA

SANGRIA$12.00

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