Cafe Joul Reviews List

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was pretty good but not worth the almost $70 I spent (including tip) for two people. It did include a choice of mimosa or bellini or similar but all in all, still not worth the money. I ate at Mario Battali's Del Posto last year for lunch and spent only about $20 more but it was fabulous! I don't mind spending the money if the food is really good, but Cafe Joul is not in that category."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: great for brunch

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Review 2 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delightful evening!

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We enjoyed a delicious dinner with out-of-town friends at Cafe Joul. Everyone loved the food, especially the Sea Scallops special. All our dinners were very fresh, cooked perfectly, with great service and the perfect atmosphere to talk and catch up. Wine list had a lot of variety. We definitely will be back!"

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 3 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Real Find

Dined on 5/09/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Cafe JOUL was recommended by a 3rd party who lived in this neighborhood. We tried it for the first time several years ago & every time we return we are continually impressed with the quality of food and sweet atmosphere. It truly is a gem."

Dined on 5/09/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 4 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dined on 5/03/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Cozy restaurant. Excellent foie gras. Welcoming staff."

Dined on 5/03/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem

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Review 5 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We often go to Cafe Joul as

Dined on 04/18/2013

Dined on 04/18/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We often go to Cafe Joul as a neighborhood restaurant. The food is always good. It would be nice if they altered their menu a little bit more. Service is good and attentative."

Dined on 04/18/2013

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 6 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The best neighborhood Resturant

Dined on 04/14/2013

Dined on 04/14/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The best neighborhood Resturant around.
I've been coming here since they opened and
have never had even a mediocre meal. Always
delicious. Great choice of wines,and the best
burgers in the city. Every special is a winer.
The mushroom ravioli is incredible. Perfect
choice for brunch.
The wait staff and manager always friendly and very knowledgable.
A must go. Don't forget to order the cheese plate."

Dined on 04/14/2013

2006

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Review 7 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Service! Tasty Food!

Dined on 04/13/2013

Dined on 04/13/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great Service! Tasty Food! Will be back again."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2013

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 8 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

BEST for Brunch!

Dined on 04/07/2013

2009

Dined on 04/07/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Cafe Joul is our favorite brunch spot in NYC. The wait staff is always attentive and friendly. The food is reliably delicious. Their brunch, complete with complimentary pastry basket (YUM), is hard to beat. Their fresh-squeezed OJ is delish, especially in a complimentary mimosa! The restaurant is not a 'scene' like so many other popular NYC haunts. It's just a lovely neighborhood gem, never too crowded, with food that never fails to satisfy and delight."

Dined on 04/07/2013

2009

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Review 9 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The waitress service was inattentiv

Dined on 04/03/2013

Dined on 04/03/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The waitress service was inattentive. Don't bother requesting a steak or another dish rare or medium rare, because the waitress and/or the chef don't pay attention to these requests. The bus person did a fine job, however. He filled our water and brought more bread with a smile. The major problem was that the portions were much too small. After having an appetizer and a main dish each, we still left hungry. For the prices they are charging, they need to feed people with a reasonable amount of food. If is too bad because the food was tasty."

Dined on 04/03/2013

2006

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Review 10 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always a pleasure to eat here.

Dined on 03/30/2013

Dined on 03/30/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Always a pleasure to eat here. A neighbourhood gem with a fabulous menu, delicious specials, friendly attentive service, and a great wine list. A go-to when guests come into town and we need a special treat."

Dined on 03/30/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 11 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food is very good and

Dined on 03/21/2013

Dined on 03/21/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food is very good and in the right proportions. I would not mind having a starch as standard inclusion. Service is also very good. While not spacious,it does allow for private conversations."

Dined on 03/21/2013

2013

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 12 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I have been taking guests

Dined on 03/16/2013

2009

Dined on 03/16/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I have been taking guests to Cafe Joul for years, as well as dining there myself on occasion. I have always found it a success with guests and a great place to go in the neighborhood. Having Cafe Joul nearby with great food and great service means that I do not have to go far to entertain friends or for an enjoyable dining experience."

Dined on 03/16/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 13 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We are regulars who find the

Dined on 03/15/2013

Dined on 03/15/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We are regulars who find the food consistently excellent, and the services is always very welcoming, friendly and accomodating. We find it a very comfortable place to have an excellent dinner or brunch, with a nice ambiance. It's equally great for a special occasion or a casual "any time" meal. We look forward to may more meals at Cafe Joul."

Dined on 03/15/2013

2010

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 14 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was good but not extraordinary

Dined on 03/09/2013

Dined on 03/09/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Food was good but not extraordinary. Tasty salads, but entrees and pate were only pleasant. Ambience and noise were very good for conversation, and waitress was delightful."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2011

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Review 15 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was fantastic and

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was fantastic and the service fantastic.
I love small, intimate restaurants where you can actually have a conversation with the people you're dinning with.
I would highly recommend this restaurant."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Review 16 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fabulous Mussels, always consistent

Dined on 02/27/2013

Dined on 02/27/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Fabulous Mussels, always consistently good experience!"

Dined on 02/27/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 17 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Great place to have in the

Dined on 03/02/2013

2003

Dined on 03/02/2013

2003

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great place to have in the neighboorhood ..
very consistant .. we go often"

Dined on 03/02/2013

2003

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 18 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

First visit to Cafe Joul and

Dined on 02/23/2013

2004

Dined on 02/23/2013

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"First visit to Cafe Joul and enjoyed it very much. We were four people. I had the calves liver, my wife, the steak and our friends both had fish. He had the monk fish and his wife had the salmon. Everything was delicious and prepared as requested. Will definitely return although for us it's a destination restaurant what with our living on the lower east side."

Dined on 02/23/2013

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 19 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We will be back!

Dined on 02/23/2013

Dined on 02/23/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Cozy little place with a neighborhood feel. Food was outstanding. We had the mussels in saffron cream broth and it was very tasty. I opted for the duck everyone had mentioned in their reviews, and I have to say it was one of the very best duck breast dishes I have ever had.It had a raspberry coulis, and side dishes were pumpkin gnocchi with braised Brussels sprouts - very interesting and delicious combination. My husband very much enjoyed his special of the day monkfish wrapped in bacon. Make sure you save room for the pear tartin for dessert. Yum.

This place was a great find. Kudos to the great wait staff as well."

Dined on 02/23/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 20 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Cafe Joul is a favorite of

Dined on 02/13/2013

Dined on 02/13/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Cafe Joul is a favorite of ours . The only reason that I do not go there more often is the tables are really squeezed in. If they had a few less tables the atmosphere would be more enjoyable and I would go back more often. The food is very good. It is very loud when the restaurant is full. They should do something to try and tone down the sounds"

Dined on 02/13/2013

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 21 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very authentic French restaurant

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very authentic French restaurant with solid food. The salmon was delicious and cooked perfectly. Our apple tart was scrumptious."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 22 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

T(k)

Dined on 02/14/2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I came here with my boyfriend on valentines day and The food was very good. However I did not appreciate the 40$ deposit protocol the resturant had, my boyfriend and I were told to pay because the staff thought we would not show up. It was a turn off. Also, the table was quite small for two people."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion

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Review 23 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We are happy regulars at Cafe

Dined on 02/14/2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We are happy regulars at Cafe Joul, but had never been on a holiday until Valentine's Day this year. As hopping/busy as it was, we found the food & services as truly excellent as always. It's a joy to dine at Cafe Joul--friendly, attentive staff that does not rush diners, and consistently good food."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

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Review 24 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Consistently very good!!

Dined on 01/20/2013

2007

Dined on 01/20/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"As always ..... very, very good!!!"

Dined on 01/20/2013

2007

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 25 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What a find. The best neighborhood

Dined on 02/04/2013

Dined on 02/04/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"What a find. The best neighborhood resturant any neighborhood could want.
Fantastic specials and their expanded wine list is a winner.
A must for brunch and ofcourse diner.
The friendliest and knowledgeable waitstaff and most accomidating management."

Dined on 02/04/2013

2006

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch

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Review 26 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

the french onion soup is awesome!

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Dined on 01/30/2013

Dined on 01/30/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"the french onion soup is awesome!"

Dined on 01/30/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 27 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect neighborhood Resturant.

Dined on 01/31/2013

Dined on 01/31/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Perfect neighborhood Resturant. Incredible brunches.
I'm a picky eater, but here everything on the menus
is great. The cassoulet is by far the best in the city,not
to mention the ravioli and unreal burgers.
The wines are well priced.
From the hostess thru the waitstaff your at home.
Don't forget to order any of their great deserts."

Dined on 01/31/2013

2006

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 28 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Charming bistro, very good food

Dined on 01/29/2013

Dined on 01/29/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Had a business lunch here, and all were pleased with this charming bistro. Burger, steak, mussels and goat cheese salad/pizza - all quite good.

Quiet enough for discussion. Friendly service. Will definitely return."

Dined on 01/29/2013

2006

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Review 29 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice bistro

Dined on 01/14/2013

Dined on 01/14/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Nice French bistro in every way: reasonable prices for food and win, not loud, good food, space between tables, considerate service, not rushed. All in all a very pleasant experience."

Dined on 01/14/2013

2010

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 30 for Cafe Joul

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

THE PERFECT NEIGHBORHOOD RESTURANT.

Dined on 01/21/2013