Elysian Cafe

Elysian Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Charles VIP

   Miami10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great location a super staff. Food quality was good but the Croque Madame was lacking. Only toast, not baguette and little béchamel and gruyere.
   

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   Piper VIP

   New York City37 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Solid local spot. The Tuesday kids special is fantastic.
   

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   DINA

   Fort Lauderdale1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best skirt steak salad in Hoboken in a great atmosphere,
   

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   Sam

   New Jersey1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food and very welcoming to us and my toddler
   

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   Nancy

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend!
   

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   Beth

   New York City40 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The Elysian cafe is a great go-to restaurant with fair prices on everything from hamburgers, egg dishes, chicken sandwich and more. You typically get side option choices of fries or a salad which I really like.
   

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   Max

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and service! Short Rib and chicken entrees were delicious!
   

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   Katarina

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   I have had mixed experiences at this establishment, but unfortunately, my most recent visit was particularly disappointing. While I typically do not mind being seated in the middle of the dining room, our table placement made for an uncomfortable experience, as waitstaff and other patrons frequently bumped into us. Additionally, there was minimal space to place my handbag and our coats. When I politely inquired whether any accommodations could be made—especially since two available booth tables for two remained unoccupied—I was met with an unhelpful and dismissive response from our server. Beyond the seating issue, the service itself left much to be desired. Our server was noticeably less attentive to us compared to other tables, barely checking in, neglecting to offer us drinks or appetizers, and taking nearly 30 minutes to bring our check. Meanwhile, we observed her engaging with and accommodating other guests in a much more courteous and efficient manner. This discrepancy in service made our experience feel particularly frustrating and unwelcoming. To make matters worse, I felt uncomfortable and rushed throughout the meal, as the host was constantly hovering near our table, creating an unsettling dining experience. Instead of enjoying our meal at a relaxed pace, we felt pressured to finish quickly. Overall, while I have had bittersweet experiences here in the past, this visit stood out due to the lack of hospitality and professionalism. Given these concerns, I am hesitant to return.
   

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   Sharla VIP

   Orlando7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience! Ambiance, food and service was on point! It was crowded but that didn’t detract from the service, food or noise.
   

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    David

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    A neighborhood watering hole. Reliably very good cafe fare. Friendly unobtrusive service. Can be a bit loud for us old folks, but a good time for all.
    

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