French Roast

4.7

1202 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Charming

French Roast has been fulfilling the appetites and quenching the thirsts of Upper West Side residents for over 27 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(212) 799-1533
Website
https://frenchroastnyc.com/
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

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, 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

Petit Déjeuner
$10.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Start off your day like you are vacationing in Paris. Join us for our Petit Déjeuner Special. Monday - Friday 9am - 11am. Select from our menu of Coffee drinks, Patiserie and Juices.
Winter Restaurant Week
Jan 21, 2025 - Feb 7, 2025
Join us for Winter Restaurant Week 2025. $30 Three Course Lunch $45 Three Course Dinner Monday - Friday

Popular dishes

Caesar$16.00
Romaine lettuce, Shaved Parmesan, Croutons, Traditional Caesar Dressing, Choice of Anchovy
- No Anchovy$0.00
- With Anchovy$0.00
Lyonnaise Salad$17.00
Frisee, Pork Lardons, Crouton, Poached Egg, Citrus Dressing
Plain Mixed Greens Small Salad$7.00
Mixed Organic Baby Feild Greens with Tarragon Vinaigrette ( GF / V )
Arugula Salad$17.00
Arugula, Strawberries, Orange Segments, Goat Cheese, Roasted Almonds, Citrus Vinaigrette (GF, V)
Baby Kale Salad$18.00
Baby Kale, Candied Walnuts, Granny Smith Apples, Celery, Cucumber, Chevre, Tarragon Vinaigrette
Santa Fe Steak Salad$25.00
NY Strip, Mixed Baby Field Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Tortilla, Red Onion, Cheddar Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Black and Blue$0.00
steak au poivre$44.00

Brunch Sandwiches

Veggie Burger$20.00
Organic Grain, Fine Herb Aioli, Tomato, Bib Lettuce, Cornichon and Sweet Potato Fries
Chicken Sandwich$20.00
Chicken Breast, Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula, Tomato Confit, Basil Pesto on Ciabatta Choice of Side
Croque Madame$20.00
Parisian Mahn, Bechamel, Mornay Sauce, Gruyere and a Sunny Side Up Egg Choice of Side
Croque Monsieur$18.00
Parisian Mahn, Bechamel, Mornay Sauce and Gruyere Choice of Side
FR Burger$20.00
Short Rib and Brisket Blend 8oz Burger, Tomato, Red Onion, Bibb Lettuce, Cornichon and House Sauce Served With Hand-Cut Fries
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Black and Blue$0.00
FR Cheeseburger$22.00
Short Rib and Brisket Blend 8oz Burger, Choice of Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion, Bibb Lettuce, Cornichon and House Sauce Served With Hand-Cut Fries
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Black and Blue$0.00
French Roast BLT$17.00
Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Bibb Lettuce, Chipotle Aioi, Toasted Multigrain Bread served with Hand-Cut Fries
Steak Sandwich$22.00
6oz Strip Loin, Brie , Sun-Dried Tomato, Onion Chipotle Aioli on Ciabatta served with Hand-Cut Fries
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Black and Blue$0.00

Appetizers

French Onion Soup$14.00
Caramelized Onions, Beef Broth, Crouton, Gruyere Cheese
Organic Hummus$15.00
Chickpea Hummus with choice of Pita or Vegetable ( V can be GF )
- Pita$0.00
- Veg$0.00
- Both$2.00
Soupe du Jour$10.00
Chef's Daily Preparation
Zucchini Noodles$17.00
Zucchini Spirals with Pesto, Parmesan and Shaved Almonds ( GF / V )
3 Piece Cheese Board$18.00
Daily Selection of Cheeses with Dried Fruit ad Baguette ( V )
4 Piece Cheese Board$20.00
Daily Selection of Cheeses with Dried Fruit ad Baguette ( V )
Crispy Goat Cheese$18.00
Grilled Peaches, Arugula and Balsamic Glaze ( V )
Escargot$17.00
Garlic, Fine Herb Butter, Puff Pastry
Salmon Cake$18.00
Blistered Tomato, Caper Dill Aioli

Sides

Hand-Cut Fries$9.00
Truffle Fries$12.00
Haricot Verts$9.00
Sauteed Broccoli$9.00
Sauteed Spinach$9.00
Sweet Potato Fries$9.00
Tri-Color Carrots$9.00
Side Avocado$4.00
Bread and Butter Delivery$1.00
Chipotle Aioli$1.00
Paprika Aioli$1.00
Fine Herb Aioli$1.00
Mixed Greens Small Salad$7.00

Desserts

Bread Pudding$14.00
Brioche, Custard, Vanilla Gelato, and Sauce
Mango Guava Cheesecake$14.00
Raspberry Cheesecake, White Chocolate Gelato, Mixed Berries and Mango Passionfruit Puree
1 Scoop Gelato$3.00
Daily Selection
2 Scoops Gelato$6.00
Daily Selection
3 Scoops Gelato$9.00
Daily Selection
Profiteroles$14.00
Pate a Choux Pastry stuffed with Vanilla Gelato with Chocolate Sauce and Shaved Almonds
1 Scoop Sorbet$3.00
Daily Selection
2 Scoops Sorbet$6.00
Daily Selection
3 Scoops Sorbet$9.00
Daily Selection
Tarte Tatin$14.00
Baked Apple Tart with Vanilla Gelato and Caramel Sauce
Brownie a la Mode$14.00
Gluten Free Brownie, Vanilla Gelato, Pistachio Dust and Chocolate Sauce
Nutella Crepes$13.00

Breakfast

Bagel with Cream Cheese$6.00
Toasted Plain or Everything Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese
- Plain Bagel$0.00
- Everything Bagel$0.00
Butter Croissant$5.00
Butter and Jelly
Parisian Stuffed Croissant$16.00
Scrambled Egg, Bacon and Cheddar Served with Mixed Greens
Granola Berries and Yogurt$14.00
House Made Granola, Organic Yogurt and Mixed Berries ( V )
Pain Au Chocolat$6.00
Baguette and Jam$5.00
Sourdough Toast$2.00
Wheat Toast$2.50
Multi-Grain Toast$2.00
English Muffin$2.50
Bagel and Butter$3.50
- Plain Bagel$0.00
- Everything Bagel$0.00
House Made Muffin$5.00
Daily Selection
Two Eggs$4.00
- Sunny Side Up$0.00
- Over Easy$0.00
- Over Hard$0.00
- Over Medium$0.00
- Poached Hard$0.00
- Poached Medium$0.00
- Poached Soft$0.00
- Scrambled$0.00
- Egg White$1.00
- Plain Omelette$0.00

Brunch Entrees

3 Eggs Any Style$18.00
3 Eggs and Style (hard boiled not available) Choice of Protein, Herb Roasted Tomato, Home Fries and Toast
- Sunny Side Up$0.00
- Over Easy$0.00
- Over Hard$0.00
- Over Medium$0.00
- Poached Hard$0.00
- Poached Medium$0.00
- Poached Soft$0.00
- Scrambled$0.00
- Egg White$1.00
- Plain Omelette$0.00
- Sour Dough$0.00
- Multi Grain$0.00
- Whole Wheat$0.00
- No toast$0.00
Shakshuka$18.00
Spicy Tomato and Harissa Sauce (cannot be made mild) three poached eggs, Spinach and Feta served with Baguette
- Sunny Side Up$0.00
- Over Easy$0.00
- Over Hard$0.00
- Over Medium$0.00
- Poached Hard$0.00
- Poached Medium$0.00
- Poached Soft$0.00
- Scrambled$0.00
- Egg White$1.00
- Plain Omelette$0.00
- Add Merguez Sausage$7.00
- Sub Toast$0.00
- Add Extra Egg$2.00
Eggs Benedict$17.00
Classic Preparation, Poached Eggs, English Muffin, Canadian Bacon and Hollandaise Choice of Sides
- Sunny Side Up$0.00
- Over Easy$0.00
- Over Hard$0.00
- Over Medium$0.00
- Poached Hard$0.00
- Poached Medium$0.00
- Poached Soft$0.00
- Scrambled$0.00
- Egg White$1.00
- Plain Omelette$0.00
Eggs Florentine$18.00
Classic Preparation, Poached Eggs, English Muffin, Spinach and Hollandaise Choice of Sides
- Sunny Side Up$0.00
- Over Easy$0.00
- Over Hard$0.00
- Over Medium$0.00
- Poached Hard$0.00
- Poached Medium$0.00
- Poached Soft$0.00
- Scrambled$0.00
- Egg White$1.00
- Plain Omelette$0.00
Eggs Scandinavian$19.00
Poached Eggs, English Muffin, Smoked Salmon and Hollandaise Choice of Sides
- Sunny Side Up$0.00
- Over Easy$0.00
- Over Hard$0.00
- Over Medium$0.00
- Poached Hard$0.00
- Poached Medium$0.00
- Poached Soft$0.00
- Scrambled$0.00
- Egg White$1.00
- Plain Omelette$0.00
Brioche French Toast$16.00
Mixed Berry Compote and Vermont Maple Syrup
Bagel and Smoked Salmon$19.00
Choice of Bagel, Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Tomato, Capers and Cornichon
- Plain Bagel$0.00
- Everything Bagel$0.00
Baked Eggs$18.00
Three Eggs, Tomato Sauce, Black Forest ham, Cheddar, Oregano and Baguette
3 Egg Omelette$18.00
French Style 3 Egg Omelette With Your Choice of 3 Fillings
Avocado Tartine$18.00
Multigrain Pullman Loaf, Avocado Spread, Poached Eggs, Dill, Radish served with Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Avocado Tartine with Smoked Salmon$23.00
Multigrain Pullman Loaf, Avocado Spread, Poached Eggs, Dill, Radish and Smoked Salmon served with Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Oatmeal$12.00
Steal Cut Irish Oats, Oat Milk, Strawberries and Banana (Dairy Free)
Granola Berries and Yogurt$14.00
House- Made Granola, Organic Yogurt, Mixed Berries ( V )
Steak and Eggs$24.00
6oz NY Strip Loin, Three Eggs, Chimichuri Sauce, Herb Roasted Tomato and Hand-Cut Fries
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Black and Blue$0.00
- Sunny Side Up$0.00
- Over Easy$0.00
- Over Hard$0.00
- Over Medium$0.00
- Poached Hard$0.00
- Poached Medium$0.00
- Poached Soft$0.00
- Scrambled$0.00
- Egg White$1.00
- Plain Omelette$0.00
Belgian Waffles$18.00
Mixed Berries, Whipped Cream and Vermont Maple Syrup
Penne Primavera$22.00
Penne Pasta, Seasonal Vegetables, Pesto Sauce
Gnocchi Bolognese$24.00
Slow Cooked House Made Bolognese Sauce, Shaved Parmesan
plat du jour$25.00
Chef's Daily Lunch Special Please call restaurant for daily selection .

What 1,202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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French Roast offers a charming blend of "wonderful neighborhood ambiance" and "delicious food." Known for its "amazing service" and delightful brunch options, it shines as a "reliable" spot on the Upper West Side. Patrons appreciate the "great menu variety" and "attentive staff," making it a top choice for locals and visitors alike.

1,202 Reviews

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Sara
VIP
New York City
110 reviews
5.0
110 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we went for the Restaurant Week menu and it was delicious. Amazing dinner.
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S
Philadelphia
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We actually went here for brunch last minute after leaving another restaurant due to poor service, and we hit the jackpot. Our server Darwin was awesome, so attentive and kind. The food was amazing- we got a mixture of breakfast and lunch. The French Toast and the BLT were exceptional. Will definitely be returning!
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L . david
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming, unpretentious ambiance; attentive service; good food.
French RoastResponded 2 days ago
L. David, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast. We appreciate you.
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diela
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lena was AMAZING. everything about this place is amazing. Def visiting again my next trip!!
French RoastResponded 3 days ago
Diela, great to hear. Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast. We appreciate you.
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Leonard
Miami
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and terrific service. Thank you very much!
French RoastResponded 5 days ago
Leonard, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast. We appreciate you.
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David
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was very nice. We were a party of 5 and they have nice round tables.
French RoastResponded 5 days ago
David, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast. We appreciate you.
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Nicola
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food, cheerful atmosphere and excellent service. A good value too.
French RoastResponded 3 days ago
Nicola, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast. We appreciate you.
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Michael
VIP
London
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu is great for brunch; the service is usually excellent. Our waitress today was lovely. The policy of not seating someone when their guest has not arrived is silly, as a table for one and a table for two is basically the same thing. But apart from that, it was a nice experience.
French RoastResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast. We appreciate you. The reason, during brunch, that we do not seat incomplete parties is purely a timing issue, if one guest is early or the other is running late it effects the turn time on the table and prevents us from seating the guest that follows you. It is nothing personal it is just a small restaurant and we want to accommodate everyone we can.
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Karen
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great local French Bistro. A true UWS iconic restaurant.
French RoastResponded 5 days ago
Karen, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast. We appreciate you.
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libby
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a neighborhood favorite. Our waitress Maria was wonderful.
French RoastResponded 5 days ago
Libby, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast. We appreciate you.
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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 4.7 stars by 1202 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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 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
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

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
In the warmer months outdoor pergolas are available for private parties of 8- 25 guests.Please contact the restaurant directly for information

French Roast

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Petit Déjeuner

Winter Restaurant Week

French Onion Soup

Brioche French Toast

French Roast Burger

Salads

Caesar$16.00

Lyonnaise Salad$17.00

Plain Mixed Greens Small Salad$7.00

Arugula Salad$17.00

Baby Kale Salad$18.00

Santa Fe Steak Salad$25.00

steak au poivre$44.00

Brunch Sandwiches

Veggie Burger$20.00

Chicken Sandwich$20.00

Croque Madame$20.00

Croque Monsieur$18.00

FR Burger$20.00

FR Cheeseburger$22.00

French Roast BLT$17.00

Steak Sandwich$22.00

Appetizers

French Onion Soup$14.00

Organic Hummus$15.00

Soupe du Jour$10.00

Zucchini Noodles$17.00

3 Piece Cheese Board$18.00

4 Piece Cheese Board$20.00

Crispy Goat Cheese$18.00

Escargot$17.00

Salmon Cake$18.00

Sides

Hand-Cut Fries$9.00

Truffle Fries$12.00

Haricot Verts$9.00

Sauteed Broccoli$9.00

Sauteed Spinach$9.00

Sweet Potato Fries$9.00

Tri-Color Carrots$9.00

Side Avocado$4.00

Bread and Butter Delivery$1.00

Chipotle Aioli$1.00

Paprika Aioli$1.00

Fine Herb Aioli$1.00

Mixed Greens Small Salad$7.00

Desserts

Bread Pudding$14.00

Mango Guava Cheesecake$14.00

1 Scoop Gelato$3.00

2 Scoops Gelato$6.00

3 Scoops Gelato$9.00

Profiteroles$14.00

1 Scoop Sorbet$3.00

2 Scoops Sorbet$6.00

3 Scoops Sorbet$9.00

Tarte Tatin$14.00

Brownie a la Mode$14.00

Nutella Crepes$13.00

Breakfast

Bagel with Cream Cheese$6.00

Butter Croissant$5.00

Parisian Stuffed Croissant$16.00

Granola Berries and Yogurt$14.00

Pain Au Chocolat$6.00

Baguette and Jam$5.00

Sourdough Toast$2.00

Wheat Toast$2.50

Multi-Grain Toast$2.00

English Muffin$2.50

Bagel and Butter$3.50

House Made Muffin$5.00

Two Eggs$4.00

Brunch Entrees

3 Eggs Any Style$18.00