Bacchus Cafe

This used to be one of my favorite restaurants, and I’d come specifically for the beef cheeks bourguignon dish. Recently though, it’s not what it used to be. The dish has lost a lot of its flavor.

Have lived in France and love French food. Stopped in here for, hopefully, a leisurely, delicious and relaxing breakfast.
First: the music: loud music for breakfast? Not relaxing! And it was not French either.
Next: our waiter was not knowledgeable about the French basics. When I asked if the Swiss cheese was gruyère, the most delicious Swiss cheese there is, he looked stumped but answered yes. I was skeptical but he insisted yes, it is gruyère.
It was American Swiss cheese. That is fine, but its not gruyère and that is why I asked!
My gruyère and ham omelette was ok but very hot: had been microwaved so it about burned my mouth.
Loud music, loud trucks on the street (not their fault, admittedly), wrong cheese and food too hot to eat. I am not returning! Dommage, as they say in France…

The food was delish start to finish. Thanks for taking care of us Victor! I will be back!

Not a café anymore! It’s not about pastries but now it’s all about wine :-(that pastry display doesn’t even exist anymore!

Considering the positive reviews, I had high hopes for this café. It has a great atmosphere, with an adorable backyard dining area. The waitress was very nice and helpful.
However, the food was BARELY mediocre. The seared tuna in the Niçoise salad tasted too fishy and the artichoke hearts were old, nearly having an unappetizing and sickening powder texture. My friends «truffle» Mac and cheese did not have a lick of that flavor.
Maybe we went on a bad day or time but I was very disappointed.

This place is amazing! From their gorgeous back yard to their stunning food… I want more, more… More!!! The staff is just great! Wish I could eat lunch and dinner here more often!

Very cute French café. Surprised that this place doesn’t get more traffic, although it did have its fair share of screaming Park Slope babies.
Lots of nice menu options to choose from. We ended up ordering quite a bit of food for two people: BLT, Spinach and Cheddar Quiche, Merguez sausage (side), and Chocolate Croissant. They served my tea in a giant mug that was practically a soup bowl. The chocolate croissant was decent, but there was definitely other places that do it better. The BLT was the clear winner of the two entrees. You can’t go wrong with BLT when it’s topped with avocado and has really delicious soft, chewy bread. The quiche was very aesthetically pleasing. It looked like a tall, round pie. The richness of the spinach and cheddar with the eggs was tasty, but a little too heavy for my taste. I have to make a special mention of the side salad that came with the quiche, the dressing was delicious and just the right amount. The Merguez sausage was flavorful and meaty and of course it was more than we could finish.
Service was friendly and prompt throughout, with the exception of having to flag down a server to give us the check. Definitely a nice brunch option!

I came to Bacchus for brunch at the recommendation of a friend who raved about their dinner menu. It was relatively quiet and we were seated immediately.
The first thing to notice about their brunch menu is that it is pretty extensive. There’s lots of goodies, as well as some vegetarian options and lots of sandwich choices.
We decided to go balls to the wall and just order a ton of stuff. We had:
1) The BLT
–It was served with avocado and aioli on ciabata bread with fries and salad. The bread was delicious, and the avocado portions were very generous. One of the best BLTs I’ve ever had probably.
2) The Spinach and Cheddar quiche
–It was actually a lot bigger than I imagined (very tall), so it was hard to finish. It was burnt to a crisp on the exterior (not sure if that was on purpose), and it was more filling than it was flavorful. Not the best they had to offer.
3) Side of Merguez
–Couldn’t resist getting an order of sausage on the side for $ 6. One order had 4, and it was salty deliciousness.
4) Chocolate Croissant
–A good croissant, but I’ve had better. I wouldn’t come here just for the croissant, but it’s worth having with coffee.
Other than that, I also had a coffee (they kept my cup full the entire time). They also serve tea, out of gigantic mugs.
Food servie was quick, but it took a while to get the check.
They also have a pretty substantial backyard that looks like it’ll be nice to dine in once the weather lets up.
Will definitely try to return for dinner. I hear they have a wonderful prix fixe menu!

Bacchus Café is a charming neighborhood staple for pastries, coffees, a simple brunch, ice cream, and wi-​fi. With seating for about 20, its cozy, but bright with doors that open wide onto Atlantic for the more glorious warm days. I’m primarily here for a quick casual brunch/​lunch or a chat with a snack. Bacchus Café or Bistro would also be great for ladies lunch, a first date, or small meetings. The wine bar/​Bistro next door is a little more fancy:
Most of the staff are legitimately French — and I absolutely thinks its charming and they’re lovely people. They’re always friendly, good with the menu, and happy to help/​That said, the service is casual and they’re not the type to rush. Come here to savor a moment, not for a quick meal.
I love Bacchus Café’s sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. I think the chicken salad sandwich on a croissant is heavenly, and most dishes come with a small mixed greens salad with a balsamic vinaigrette. You can also ask for the bistro menu if the line on the Bistro side is a bit long. I’ve also had Bacchus Café make a picnic lunch for a bridal party — they’re always great to work with.
Prices are fair, especially for the location.

This is my Go-​To café in my neighborhood when I wanna get a coffee and croissant. My rating is heavily weighted on the convenient location to me and the coffee and croissant. They have the most bombast croissant! I am very picky with my croissants ever since I studied abroad in France a few years ago. It’s just so crispy and flakey on the outside and buttery on the inside. I drool when I think about it.
It’s just your cutesy French theme café where you can hang out with friends or read a book. Bring cash because it’s cash only. The staff is friendly but sometimes a little slow. It’s usually one person working the coffee bar, taking orders, and serving tables. When there’s 3 ppl in front of me and waiting 10 minutes, I leave and go somewhere else. I hope the owners pay them what they’re worth because they seem to do everything. Sometimes there are these French girls who work there that are even slower! Overall though, I’d keep going for the croissants!

I have tried to come here twice. It looks so nice from the outside. I have heard the food is good. And yet each time I try to interact with the staff here they are rude. First time I came in and asked a question about the food they barely wanted to help me and were so impatient. Second time I was on the phone and the person was so rude and impatient I felt I was talking to the DMV. I get that New Yorkers are impatient sometimes but tell me why on earth would I want to spend my relaxation time in a place that treats me like crap on the phone? Maybe one day I will feel determined enough to try this place and update my review but for now one star for what I heard is the food. One star cause it looks pretty when you walk by. Caveat: I have eaten next door at their restaurant and was tasty but very slow service.

I came for ice cream,
boy was I in for a treat,
the thought makes me weak.
Cool little coffee shop, located near boutique shops on Atlantic Ave. If you fancy a delicious dessert or coffee, you can’t go wrong here.
The ice cream was heavenly. I ordered a scoop of pistachio and my partner in crime had the chocolate mint. It was light, not too creamy and had the right amount of sweetness. $ 3 for a scoop was a deal. You could get toppings, but it’s better without and that says a lot imo.

A great casual stop to work, or bring friends to talk. I tried their Dolce De Leche and it tasted great.

A great place to get some work done. They are open late and don’t rush me to eat and leave. I also loved my L’Italien sandwich with friend and a side salad. Such fresh tasting mozzarella and pesto. I also had some coffee and a chocolate chip cookie. Great food and service, moderate pricing, and cozy atmosphere.
I would love to come visit the restaurant side once for brunch.

Cash only– this is a nice little café serving coffee drinks, teas, ice cream and a few pastries. The pastries were pretty authentic French croissants, madelines and the like. They have a large selection of Macarons. I would describe it as a quaint neighborhood café.
I haven’t tried the food but looks like they have some salads and sandwiches.

Let’s skip to the chase. When you come to a café alone on a sunday morning with your laptop, it’s because you want to get some work done. So what will make this an absolutely A-​M-​A-​Z-​I-​N-​G work place?
— Outlets
— Free wifi
— Decent valued coffee and sweets to give you that sugar kick to keep you focused
— Staff members that wont kick you out for hogging a table for HOURSS
— Quiet environment
— Good lighting
— Nice décor (for those who likes to stare into space while thinking)
CHECK CHECK CHECK. This place has PLENTY outlets, one at each table. No need to fight for the last man standing outlet. I ordered one coffee for about $ 3 + and got 5 hours of productive work done. No nasty glares and rude attitude from the staff members.
Definitely my go to place when I need to get things done now!

El almuerzo estuve increíble. El croissant de salmón ahumado y el sándwich de pollo fueron nuestras acertadas elecciones. Muy recomendable. El ambiente es muy cálido y agradable para disfrutar un almuerzo tranquilo sin ruido. La atención fue muy buena también.

Stopped by after a morning walk for tea and a croissant but ended up replacing that croissant with a burger, fries, salad and a sweet treat. How did THAT happen?! :)
The café is inviting, comfortable and spacious. You can grab a spot at the picnic table or at one of the private tables. I opted for the table with a teapot of their sencha special blend which was delightful.
After a several sips of tea, my meal arrived (I like my burgers well done!). Everything was delicious — full of flavor! And when I realized that I still had room in my belly, I browsed the desserts display — from the macaroons to the madeleines. After some debate, I decided to try the Mille-​feuille (French Napoleon). I’m so glad that I did — the thin layers of flaky sweetness with the delectable custard was amazing. It posed as a slight challenge to eat neatly though — you can make a mess but that’s ok as long as you don’t drop the pastry on the floor :)

Good coffee, cutest atmosphere. The croissant was a perfection, and we were given a few free pastries to try from our really great server. If I lived in Brooklyn I would frequent this place more as it seems like a great study/​work location.
I will say, some lady came in with her 3 kids and strollers– to me, this is not that kind of place. It’s too intimate to be trucking your kids through or coming here for serious conversation.

Formerly La Patisserie, this adorable little café has a lot of appeal. It’s cute, it’s not crowded like the cafes on Smith and Court, there’s an amazing looking breakfast menu, and the pastries are fresh.

Hands down, my favorite place to go in the entire neighborhood.
Coincidentally, this place opened around the same time I had begun studying for my board exam this past summer (I’m pretty sure it was fate as I credit them to fueling my brain and keeping me caffeinated hours on end). At first I was really bummed that they took Rothschild place (I really do miss their fried chicken), but I’m so glad they are here because they offered the perfect café/​study spot that was lacking in the neighborhood since Lorettas left.
Staff: Everyone that works here is amazing and they treat their regulars like gold. Every time I’m here, they always give me samples/​free treats and at the end of the night, they always send me home with the left overs that didn’t sell. They go above and beyond to make sure you’re comfortable and unlike other coffee shops in the area, they don’t rush you out. Many days, I’ve gotten lost in my books and hadn’t realized that hours had gone by and they’ll come by with water and have even refilled my iced-​coffee on multiple occasions for no charge (unheard of!).
Food: mmm croissants are amazing as are all of the pastries which are made fresh in house everyday! Every quiche is delicious/​flavorful/​and perfectly fluffy! Basically, I love all the food they offer from the quiche, tartines down to the delicious homemade icecream (big fan of the mint chip!!). The coffee is strong/​flavorful and they have a great selection of tea.
Environment: Bright, airy, spacious and perfect for breakfast/​brunch/​lunch with friends or studying/​getting work done.
Basically they are everything I could hope for in a café/​patisserie!
**Cash only!**