Buvette Gastrotheque

Buvette was a wonderful restaurant with yummy food. However the tables were extremely cramped, aisles narrow, and winter coats constantly in the way. Be prepared to get bumped! Service was good and prices were reasonable for the perceived quality.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a fantastic Sunday brunch at Buvette on 2/15/26. My husband is an international airline captain so we travel a lot and are fussy eaters. Our server, Noble, was so gracious and indulged our every whim. The waffle sandwish and oeufs saumon were both decadent and scrumptious—every yummy bite. Both the regular and decaff coffees were wonderful, deep and intense brew served piping hot in a substantial cup. It was well worth the 40-minute line wait. Atmosphere is charming and intimate with tiny tables packed in to every corner, yet noise level and acoustics made it easy to converse. This will be a must revisit every time we come to NY.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Waffle Sandwich

Best brunch in the village! The portions are small but packed with flavor. The cappuccino was perfect and the staff (shoutout to Korra) were so welcoming. Just be prepared to wait—it's popular for a reason!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Shhhh. Great place. Tell only good friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Amazing food and great coffee. Cannot recommend enough!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was good but not excellent, don’t get your expectations too high.
I got the salmon fume, the scrambled eggs were really good but the portion was too small - just a little piece of bread and salmon - not worth the price at all.
The other dish I got was the Croque Forestier, and here I could taste the real French vibes that I was expecting - very flavorful and well cooked, i definitely recommend it.
What is bringing down the overall judgement is the very long line that shows how this place is very well marketed and in fact was not that good as the expectation are.
Service was ok, quick and efficient - but again, nothing exceptional.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Very cozy place with great service and delicious food. I ordered the Chèvre, and it was absolutely delicious. Definitely a spot I’d come back to!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elegant, delicious, nice staff

Nice and cozy atmosphere, but the tables are extremely tiny—so small that it was impossible to fit tea, water, and food on the table at the same time. We were seated next to the aisle, and people passing by constantly brushed against or bumped into us. It also took forever for our order to arrive. The food was good (not amazing), but way too expensive for what it is. We went to Sarabeth’s the day before, and it was so much better in every way.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Delicious and very cozy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This tiny restaurant in the West Village serves great food in small dishes. The music is good, and the atmosphere is reminiscent of New York City.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Came here for dinner twice. First time the wait staff took atleast 20 mins to bring us water. Half the restaurant was empty. We ordered three dishes, they forgot one. The two we had were delicious though. But it got so loud we decided to leave. We got the check but they still had the third dish there. Check took another 20 minutes to get there.

Second time eight months later, I came with a friend and ordered 2 dishes. Again, the restaurant was half empty but took nearly 20 minutes. Maybe that's just the average wait for food here? Ok - but friend's duck leg was cold in the center. Mine was completely over seasoned. We mentioned this to our waiter who we saw took it back to the kitchen. Nothing back. We just decided to get the check and leave.

I don't know how this place has so many good reviews but maybe I was just unlucky...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Love the vibes here but the food was just okay and overpriced

I went solo at around 11am on a Thursday and waited maybe 5-10 mins for a seat. Staff was super kind and service was incredibly quick. I got the prosciutto and egg toast and I'll be dreaming of it again tonight! Space is limited so I would expect to fit a party of 4 at most and it will be a tight space.

My experience is mostly good, although nothing wowed me, I probably had high expectations from all the recs I got :) Steamed eggs with lox were good, just good, could use some more salt and pepper. Coffee was just fine. You are not the most comfortable as the sitting is tight, noise level is high even on the weekday morning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4