Gîte/Buvette L'Ermitage Reviews

Food is simple and good, welcoming atmosphere and good service.

French breakfast/brunch place. The menu only has 16 items, which shows they specialize in their best meals. The almond frangipane is out of this world. The salmon eggs are delicious. Expect long wait during the weekend. There is small outdoor seating (5 tables).

Had the waffle sandwich. It was good - I think the portion was a bit small for the pricing. Staff were great.

UNACCEPTABLE. The doorman wrote us on the waiting list with 40min expected waiting time. After an hour not being called, we asked and he told us we were next ones on the list. We waited 30 more minutes, and groups of people were passing ahead without a credible justification. After 2 hours, and people who were in the same lane exiting the restaurant, we asked for the 4th time, and the doorman has been very ironic and disrespectful. No empathy, after 2 hours lost our first day in NY we had to leave to another place.

The place is great with good food. Only giving 4 stars because 2 out of the 3 things I asked for were not even available.

The inside was freezing, really bad services. They are so so slow, and they put people in front of you in the waiting list.

Service is bad even when they are not busy. They put wrong order for me, and the waitress never came back to check to see if everything was good. She took the order, someone else served the food, and a different person brought the check in the end. Food is average plus but not worth a visit with such service experience.

Good place for breakfast, nice place with atmosphere in a quiet area, short but sufficient menu, the scones are excellent, pity the slowness of a very friendly service.

My friend discovered this place after couple of searches, for breakfast. Being my first visit to New York, she wanted the day to be perfect. We loved the ambiance as it is a cute little cozy place. While we were having a great time conversing, we realized that the toast had a fungus. We had almost completed our meal ,but the fact that such a renowned and highly reviewed restaurant was a dismay.

After we let the personnel know, we were given cinnamon rolls and they apologized. After a while, the manager came to us and made our meal for free.

All of this is super appreciated but again we can never forget how the bad toast made us feel about the meal that we had already consumed :(

Helmed by famed chef Jody Williams. Great wine, cozy nooks all around and classic French dishes like Poireaux En Vinaigrette
(leeks in mustard vinaigrette), Coq Au Vin
(chicken stewed in red wine & mushrooms) & Moules A La Rouille
(steamed mussels with garlic toasts)

Wonderful and quaint restaurant in the Village. Great food.

Really enjoyed our French brunch here. Good coffee, we had the eggs florintine

Great place! Nice and intimate. Food is delicious and the employees are lovely. Sophie was my server and she is fantastic! Small portions so plan on dessert.

My favorite French restaurant in nyc. Very authentic, I lived in France for seven years.

We were here for brunch. Waiting time went around quickly. Food was excellent. We recommend.

Buvette in Paris was really nice but the brunch I had in greenwich Buvette was one of the best brunch moments in my life

Ambiance, creative menu, beautifully served wonderful nourishing food, I love this place!

This restaurant is a gem! It's a wonderful, charming French bistro that has great food. It's small and a little cramped but has attentive service and French cuisine that's off the chain!!

Imaginative plates keep coming at this adorable French restaurant - if you can get a seat! Save room for dessert.

This place is Amazing. The food is awesome and so is the staff.

Place is super small and tight but the outside seating is more peaceful and relaxed. A table for 2 had no wait at around 10 a.m on a Sunday morning. But after we left, we saw a big crowd outside. Not too sure about the hype but this place was decent not amazing.



Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice- ($7)- 3/5 This was "very" fresh squeezed, it had a lot of pulp, and no ice at all but sadly it was not cold enough, more like room temperature.

Small and usually really busy. You'll definitely feel cramped. But I eat here EVERY time I'm in NYC if that tells you anything. Go with a bunch of people so you can try everything. The menu isn't huge, and it's all really good. Great wine selection and some cool cocktails to boot.

We had a bday dinner after the lockdown and it was a nice experience. Food and service was good. The interior was very european which i liked but overall it was not worth the hype imo. I don't have any complaints but it was definitely not a unique experience for a French restaurant.

very nice place from breakfast to dinner, you feel quite packed in their "Parisian" small tables but lovely waitress and very nice atmosphere, food taste great.

In all honesty, not a great place. I was expecting higher quality from a French restaurant. Simple put it. Overpriced sliced French bread with burnt cheese. The Latte tastes like regular coffee with milk.

Superb food in a crowded restaurant. Who'd think that potatoes and cheese could be the hit item, but it was!

The wait is a bit of a bear, Google Maps predicted it wouldn't be bad, but instead we had something like an hour's wait when we showed up. They write your name in chalk on the door frame, so make sure to walk back in periodically to check, less you get skipped!

Beautiful bar, cosy seating and the staff were wonderful! We had the most delicious mulled wine

Good homemade food, romantic, u could be in Paris...good wine list!

Great wine selections! Amazing cheese plates!!! Bit pricey. Small and cozy setting.

Food is salted. Ordered lamb it was beef. Very small portions not worth price.

One of my all time favs in Manhattan. Delicious food and light bustling crowd.

Love this hole in the wall romantic spot. Eggs are killer and croissants are to die for

We were there for dinner, I heard it's even better for brunch. The food was amazing but the portions are very small. We tried the leak, beats, potatoes, carpaccio, mini burger and flat bread and all were really good.

Came here for breakfast because they are open early, 7 am. Atmosphere is great in a nice neighborhood. Cozy and you can smell the baked goods in the oven. The waffle sandwich was tasty with bacon, egg, and cheese. There was a lot of butter but I m sure that s why it tasted so good. We had the granola with all the fixings... berries, honey, bee pollen, yogurt. Yogurt is tart and a good compliment to the fruit and honey.

Very good experience. Food is nice and place too.
The only bad point is that the place is little bit class. As a latin I didn't feel welcome.

Had breakfast. Fantastic food and service, very cute atmosphere.

The long wait for Saturday brunch a few weeks ago was worth it (we were a party of 4; parties of 2 did not wait as long, and there are some benches on the sidewalk). Loved the octopus. Lots of egg dishes (this was an NYC brunch, of course). Small plates, for reasonable prices. Excellent service. We'll be back for a regular dinner soon... lots of good restaurants in that neighborhood, though.

One of my favorite cafes in nyc. Real feel of Paris in a lovely location. All the menu is absolutely of high quality

Small place but they have the best breakfast food ever. Absolutely loved their watermelon lemonade and coffee. Our server was very nice and friendly too

Tiny little tables but the food was excellent. We came here for brunch on a Sunday. Fun drinks, and delicious menu.

I visit this lovely spot quite often! This is the best place to pass a nice evening. I go there many times. The meals are great, the workers are welcoming and the rates are decent. I enjoy eating in this restaurant over a decent supper.

I love this place. One of the best French restaurants in NYC.

Excellent coffee, drinks, service and atmosphere. Breakfast was dismal in comparison to other options in the area. I would recommend for the drinks at atmosphere, not the food. I ordered the mushroom and toast.

When we informed the waitress, she didn't offer to replace the dish, but instead informed us that we could order the other in addition. We kept the salad, which although was not what we ordered was tasty. We also ordered the mussels in curry with fries which was equally tasty. However, both dishes were small and not quite satisfying for a dinner. Given the prices, we would have expected slightly larger portions.

Loved this little place! Great spot in fun neighborhood. Great friendly service! Food was great!

A West Village / French favorite! Everything here is tiny and cute - the plates and cups, the tables and stools, the space itself, the food/portions, the outdoor patio. The food is delicious but portions are pretty small for the price, so expect to order a couple things or a bunch of dishes to share at the table. Great spot for breakfast/brunch, especially on weekday mornings when it's less crowded. Go when it's nice weather and sit on the back patio/porch! Highly recommend the waffle or avocado toast or the omelette special (if they have it) for breakfast, along with any of their coffee drinks. For dinner, coq au vin is incredible, artichoke is a good shareable dish for a group, and a selection of cheeses is a must - especially paired with any of their solid list of wines.

3.5 stars. Ok to good brunch. Really cute and cozy ambience. Some French stuff on the menu so if you want something a bit different from your typical American brunch - this is a place to check out.

Excellent food, good drinks, nice vibe. Be warned the tables are small, there is usually a wait - even during the week.

Such a disappointment. Really rude service - the waiter dropped a beer on me and did not even apologize - pricey, busy and arrogant place. There are so many other nice restaurants, just don't go there.

Came to lunch, the waiter not even look at us at all. Better came to boucherie, food s better there

Half way through dinner and I love this place
Food is AMAZING

2h wait for lunch at 2 pm on a satuday. I dont think this makes sense for any place!

A beautiful little spot. Servers were attentive & friendly. The tables are a bit small. The menu was tiny & cute. The waffle sandwich is amazing. The tea is served nicely & if you ask for honey. It comes in a nice container with a honey comb. Getting one star less because the untensils weren't the cleanest. There's a lovely outdoor area.

Horrible experience with the staff, so we didn t even stay to get seated. They were extremely rude and unwelcoming. On top of the fact that it was a rainy Tuesday afternoon and the place was completely empty... Maybe they don t need the business.

Most amazing brunch and great service. You must stop by if you are in the area!

I really like buvette because they have a small menu which is often changed. The outdoor is charming as the indoor, the vibe is French with red chairs and tables.

Lovely steamed eggs and excellent orange juice. A little pretensious but still lovely, and worth the very close quarters. Nice that you can sit at the bar if you are eating alone.

Hands down the best chocolate mousse in town. Great brunch selections like the salmon with capers and eggs, it the waffle sandwich w eggs gruyere and bacon. Diner dishes are all very delicious too, the def order the special burger if they are serving it.dishes are on the small side, but that's good, that means human portions.

Great food. Incredible service. Staff is so nice, happy, and helpful. Price is good. Probably my favorite meal of my vacation.

Very good and VERY expensive. The only time in my life I've ever spent over $120 on breakfast.

This used to be one of my favorite brunch spot. Not anymore. It seems that their service staff has changed completely and the service is terrible now.

They don t even let you choose the tip amount. Although I don t mind paying 25% considering how hard it is for restaurants to survive in this pandemic, under no circumstances should the waiter choose it for the customer without stating it. Also they wouldn t even let me use the bathroom. I was rudely asked by the staff at the bar to leave after I entered it for a loo break.

Although food is still good, I will not go back again.

Delicious food but squishy tables and chairs. Also tiny portions. We came hungry and left hungry.

For branch lovers I highly recommend this place. Amazing service, food both tasty and instarammable, and a fun fact - it s right next to Friends apartment.
Enjoy!

We had a very good experience. A beautiful wine list with dishes to share and impeccable service.

Amazing croque madame, come early to avoid the line

Fine scene for tasty french food. there was fast and courteous service. the bill won't shock you.

Amazing. Celebrated my nieces 21st birthday. Usually not a fan of jazz but the artists were amazing. Will definitely return.

How was I born and raised in Buffalo and never been to this establishmen. The food was really good! I love the atmosphere. A neighborhood staple that I will frequent often.Love the food and service the employees and manager/owner give. Highly recommend to try out this cafe if you're visiting the area. Also, the prices are surprisingly cheap lol

Food was good , service not so much. Maybe they were short staffed that evening