"French Roast is a delight for food, drink, and atmosphere. We Ate brunch at around 1030 AM. Everything was delicious! The Brioche French Toast was light and sweet and the fruit compote added the perfect amount of tart to the meal. The Shakshuka is delightful and full of spices! The Mezcla sausage tastes great, but be-warned it is spicy! The cappuccino was Great! The tight cozy feel with the vibration from the subway passing beneath gives this restaurant that NYC ambiance that’s second to none. Whether you’re a local or visiting Manhattan for the first time this is a great place to stop and eat!"

"Came her for Saturday brunch with some friends. The restaurant is styled as a classic French brasserie and had lots of outdoor seating. The French onion soup and croque madames were perfection. We ate every last bite. Only negative was that one friend had an omelet that wasn’t cooked long enough for the cheese to melt. Overall, the food was delicious. Our server was attentive and friendly. Will definitely be going back to try more!"

"Food was ok (home fries were not warm) but plates were warm. Staff were very attentive and friendly. It was a windy day so the window seats were a bit cold. If you can, stay away from the window seatings"

"First I have to mention that the service was impeccable from the moment we walked in! Our server Lena took care of us and gave us recommendations! We came in for happy hour and started with a couple of drinks and small plates (mussels, potato skins, and cheese plate). All were excellent! We had Coq au Vin and Cassoulet as our entrees. They both hit the spot and provided a level of warmth on a cold autumn night! We cannot wait to return to try the rest of the menu with service so welcoming and outstanding!"

"French Roast is an underground must-visit restaurant! Food: Get the Pan Roasted Yellowfish Tuna (pictured)! For dessert, I highly enjoyed the mango cheesecake and brownie a la mode (both pictured). Experience: I was warmly greeted by hostess Sheerin and evening manager Betsy at the door! My reservation for 5 was super easy to place, and all table service was speedy and enjoyable thanks to our server, Adam. He made sure allergens were accounted for, and recommended our plates to us! Great start to the new year."