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Café Lafayette

99 S. Portland Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11217
nr. Fulton St.
718-858-6821

6.8 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
75% Would you go back?
100% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
33% Would you go on business?
0% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.0
Service: 6.3
Décor: 8.0
Value: 7.0
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Not so great

opal from 11205 | Posted on 10/16/09

Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? (NA)
Would you take kids? (NA)
Would you go on business? (NA)
Would you go on a special occasion? (NA)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Décor: 8
Value: 5

Well...on a busy Friday night with long lines at many other local restaurants, Cafe Lafayette had a lot of open space....and it's not that big to begin with. The food was just mediocre and with so much competition - they really need to get back to making really good food or I can't see it lasting.

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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

A real cosy find

Naureen from 10016 | Posted on 3/18/09

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: (NA)
Service: (NA)
Décor: (NA)
Value: (NA)

Perfect for a nice simple warm meal on a cold day. Sat inside with a great sandwich and coffee as it snowed outside - my heart was warmed!

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1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Great meal before going to BAM

atv from 11218 | Posted on 1/31/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 9
Value: 9

If you're looking for an inexpensive but intimate dining experience before heading to BAM this is the place. The portions are nice and they have a wide range of meals and prices. The burgers and paninis are under $10 and are great for a quick bite before heading to a show. The service is friendly, and they manage the room well. Plus it's BYOB, so you can save on the drinks.

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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Small, cozy bistro.

EatItBrooklyn from 11231 | Posted on 11/26/08

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 8
Service: 6
Décor: 7
Value: 7

The best dishes are the most authentically French-North African. Go for the couscous or the moules. Great burgers too. Mediocre pasta, unless it's the lobster ravioli. For photos go to: www.eatbrooklynfood.blogspot.com

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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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