La Defense
(Now Closed)American Restaurant and French Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn
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Jason NewbergNovember 6, 2014Lamb shanks were excellent! In the morning try the pumpkin latte if they have it. They use fresh purée or something that makes it much better than some syrup versions.
Their Mac and Cheese is on point and their pan au chocolate reminds me of my days living in Paris. Be sure to check out their live music on the weekends
Connie ChiuSeptember 21, 2014Regarding the cafe, not restaurant. Great variety of lattes. Got the Spanish latte, which is a bit too sweet but still delicious. Cool vibe but no place to sit.
Order a French vanilla latte (clearly displayed on the board) and be told its not really French Vanilla by 5 people. Very funny and seemingly stressful experience for the barista. Ha:)
Food was delish! Chicken sandwich was amazing for late brunch, as was the steak. Everything looked great on the other tables as well- eggs, quiche, etc.
RonniJanuary 12, 2018Service=👍. Loved the cheese plate + warm bread. The shrimps in the shrimp fettuccine didn’t have much flavor. We ordered a medium rare steak and instead it was a pretty fatty and rare steak instead.
Lola OJuly 7, 2013Love the vibe. The service was great. The food mighty tasty. Cant wait to go back for desserts.
PatJune 21, 2015Had a surprisingly amazing dinner here. Saffron scallops and my friend had duck. Delicious. Plus good cocktail menu.
Have not tried the restaurant but the cafe is quite good. Great coffee from La Colombe and Dough doughnuts
Very cool new bar at Metrotech. Good, interesting beers on tap (try the Palm) and outdoor seating. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Public Art FundDecember 19, 2013Great spot with a perfect view of any exhibition we have up at MetroTech Commons! Grab brunch or coffee and a croissant and take an artful stroll.
Benjamin de la FuenteJanuary 7, 2015Nice ambience, friendly staff, good coffee. A good break from the other chain establishments that dominate MetroTech.
MayHem and MadnessSeptember 3, 2013A little disgusted with the Chef's habit of eating off plates to be served... Plus my well done burger was really well raw. If.... I go back. Just for the baked goods.
excellently prepared American food in an elegantly hip space. great coffee and desserts.
Offers local milk and Le Colombe coffee - makes it that much better. Good Americano.
Long awaited spot in metrotech did not dissapoint! My croque madame was on point. Served with sweet potato fries and great coffee. Tripple check plus!!
I'm not a guy who gets excited about home fries. In fact, I despise them. But the breakfast potatoes here are something else. Don't miss them.
Ohilikechickn .July 15, 2017Coffee shop area is great, pastries and quick options are always on point. Restaurant/food are meh.
Kyoer HsuFebruary 23, 2014Hamburger is tasty, and they use crispy bread for the burger. Hand cut fries are good, too.
They make their own rustic blini for eggs norwegian. A nice change from English muffins and great at soaking up yolk.
bennJuly 1, 2012Brioche French toast is a bit eggy, dense. Breakfast potatoes are great - all-in-all a good spot for brunch!
Abhishek GautamMay 21, 2012My croque madame was on point. Served with sweet potato fries and great coffee. Tripple check plus!!
Michelle WendyApril 24, 2014Their pan au chocolat is just ok, rather petit and a little burnt. Their cortado is delicious and perfectly made.
Steff HindSeptember 27, 2014Not the best looking place but good for a spot of lunch. Try the arugula salad with goats cheese toast :)
Jessica MooreDecember 10, 2011Relaxed and un-rushed atmosphere for brunch. Side salads with the egg entrees was a great stand out! Yum!
Rick KincaidAugust 21, 2013Great happy hour but they give you like 2 teaspoons of guacamole with your chips.
In addition to Dan Lurie's tip - the young woman who has curly hair and often wears red lipstick is also a good barista!
The donuts are absolutely delicious: Dulce De Leche is a must try.
Have Emily make you a homemade chai latte, it is delish and she makes it best.
The veggie burger with avocado and goat cheese was incredible
Ira LebowitzFebruary 20, 2012Great Nicoise Salad. It's so poplar at lunch that it is too noisy .Come after two for a pleasant Lunch.
Allan BenamerApril 1, 2012And if you do order the excellent blueberry tartelette, make sure to ask them to serve it warm.
Will WeaverNovember 5, 2013Be warned: a lot of guides state this place is gluten-free friendly, but when I went the staff didn't have any idea what I was talking about.- The house salad tastes like someone just cracked open a bottle of Ken's. On the other hand, La Colombe coffee is a good thing.
- The Honey Chai Latte was out of this world... Get it dirty and iced!
The make an awesome Old Fashioned. Have it made with Bulleit Bourbon, and all will be good with the world.
Heather WilliamsMarch 29, 2015Service was terrible (wait staff never said a word to us once the order was placed, no check in on how our food was, no offer for more coffee) and the food was sub par. Had to go ask for the bill too
Side less expensive cafe part of the restaurant - great lunch deals and free wifi!
Tom PadulaDecember 10, 2011Good American-French brunch menu. Omelette and chorizo egg wrap were both delicious.
Camila De BiaggiJune 2, 2013Good for casual drinks, food looks better on the menu than when it gets to the table. This place could have so much more potential... It's a shame
The stylish Latino cashier/barista guy is the only one who knows how to pull a good shot.
- Order an Old Fashioned. They actually do a good job making them...
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
(718) 855-4200
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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