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French Roast, New York, NY

French Roast

4.6 (1304)
$30 and under
French
2340 Broadway, New York, NY 10024

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
French Roast has been fulfilling the appetites and quenching the thirsts of Upper West Side residents for close to 30 years. The classic Parisian bistro offers a take on French cuisine that compels locals to return and newcomers to stop in. French Roast serves authentic French and American cuisine to all. Order essentials such as pain au chocolate from the bakery, burgers, and duck confit, and a variety of cocktails served against an antique backdrop of wood-polished chairs and vintage chandeliers reminiscent of a Parisian café.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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
    In the warmer months outdoor pergolas are available for private parties of 8- 25 guests.Please contact the restaurant directly for information
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    W 85th Street
  • Parking details
    Central Parking: 214 W 88th St (Between Broadway and Amsterdam<br />Reliant Parking: 225 W 83rd St (Between Broadway and Amsterdam)<br />Garsch Garage: 175 W 87th St (Between Amsterdam and Columbus) <br />
  • 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, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • French Roast's Annual Bastille Celebration

    Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 14, 2025
    Join us for Dinner July 11th - July14th for our Annual Bastille Day Celebration. Vive La France !!!
    French Roast's Annual Bastille Celebration Photo
  • Petit Dejeuner

    Multiple dates available
    Start your morning in the Parisian Fashion for just $10 9am - 11am Monday - Friday
    Petit Dejeuner Photo

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What 1,304 people are saying

French Roast reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
French Roast is a beloved neighborhood gem, offering "excellent food and great service" with a "friendly, attentive staff." The ambiance is charming and bustling, featuring a diverse menu that keeps diners coming back. Special events like the "Forgotten Foods Festival" showcase their creativity, making it a "truly delightful dining experience."
1,304 Reviews
  1. Jonathan VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food as always. I like coming back often and have recommended French Roast to friends.
    French RoastResponded today
    Jonathan, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast .

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  2. Hillary

    Orange County6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    French Toast is a terrible name, but this is a perfectly fine local brasserie. We were there on a Monday, so the Happy Hour menu is good all night. Our salad was very mid. Our entrees were very good and our wine was nice, and priced well. The AC was maybe on…but, not well. But, I guess that gives more of a French feel! We did have to request more water, so the service could be better… overall, it was “fine”.
    French RoastResponded 4 days ago
    Hilary we agree French Toast is not a great name , luckily we are named French Roast which harkens back to the original French Cafe / Patiserie Concept we opened as years ago. While the restaurant has evolved since our early days the name and brand recognition has held fast in NYC and on the UWS for over 30 years .

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  3. Joseph VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was especially good. He was accomdodating to our requests.
    French RoastResponded 4 days ago
    Joseph, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast, we appreciate you.

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  4. Diane VIP

    New York City204 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly a neighborhood gem excellent food and great service
    French RoastResponded 5 days ago
    Diane, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast.

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  5. Rochelle VIP

    New York City116 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have reviewed this restaurant each time I eat there, which is at least once a week. It is yu favorite neighborhood restaurant so I always enjoy dining here. I have recently brought new friends who have now become fans as well. The food is always good, the ambience charming, the diversity of people welcoming, and the periodic menu changes keeps the restaurant "fresh". I sometimes will have breakfast and then come back for Happy HOUR. Can't say enough positive things about French Roast
    French RoastResponded on July 3, 2025
    Rochelle, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast , and thank you for your continues support. We appreciate you.

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  6. Marilyn VIP

    New York City627 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    had only been here once before many years ago and this time came for dinner with 4 other people; sorry I missed so many more meals here over the years. the food was very good and nicely presented and there were many choices, some of them a bit pricey but at least I had selections to make. and the wines by the glass were varied and decently priced. will be back much sooner than later from now on!
    French RoastResponded on July 3, 2025
    Marilyn, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast . We look forward to seeing you again .

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  7. Darren VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Shakshuka was horribly salty. Salad was overdressed with a too-sweet dressing. But what really made the experience awful was the excessive noise.
    French RoastResponded on June 30, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast .We certainly understand it can get quite lively in the middle of brunch when we are packed full of people.

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  8. Kristen

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stafff was great and friendly. Food was amazing every time
    French RoastResponded on June 30, 2025
    Kristen, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast .

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  9. Georges

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another phenomenal dinner experience at French Roast with friends! The ambiance is always welcoming and beautiful, and Juan our waiter was on point - those Mango Chili Margaritas and L'étoile cocktails were a highlight! The food was, as always, exquisite. We tried some of their specials foie gras and seafood pappardelle. Amazing!! In addition to some of our favorites the escargot and chicken liver pâté… they were all hits! Great to see the GM checking in, this place never disappoints! Definitely coming back.
    French RoastResponded on June 23, 2025
    Georges, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast. We appreciate you .

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  10. Martha VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a great waitress. The food was good. But we were not seated at a good table. The sun was shining in my eyes. Painful. It was strange because there was a table for 6 that didn't have that problem, but the hostess told us it was reserved. What? We had reserved a table too. And we arrived way before the party that was seated there. never explained. Also the restaurant was so noisy it was difficult to talk. Or maybe we were at a noisier place in French Toast.
    French RoastResponded on June 23, 2025
    It was nothing personal, the group that asked for that table requested the server who was working in that section, and as always we try to accommodate everyone's requests. We did have a booth reserved for you but when you arrived early for your reservation the prior table had not finished yet. We didn't want to make you wait until your reservation time of 7pm so we did what we could to seat you quickly. We apologize if it was not the table for which you hoped .

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FAQs

French Roast offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 799-1533.

French Roast is rated 4.6 stars by 1304 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for French Roast

2340 Broadway, New York, NY 10024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W 85th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Central Parking: 214 W 88th St (Between Broadway and Amsterdam<br />Reliant Parking: 225 W 83rd St (Between Broadway and Amsterdam)<br />Garsch Garage: 175 W 87th St (Between Amsterdam and Columbus) <br />
  • 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
  • Executive chef
    Loi Benitez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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
    In the warmer months outdoor pergolas are available for private parties of 8- 25 guests.Please contact the restaurant directly for information
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