BXL Cafe

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   Andy

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food and beer, excellent service too. Pretty expensive but that’s the neighborhood for you. Would go again.
   

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   Emily

   New York City

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great brunch, we weren’t rushed and the food was delicious. They were very accommodating of food preferences too.
   

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   Laurie

   New York City

   47 reviews

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   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined on 14 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Seems to be a hidden gem on 43rd St. Their onion soup was very tasty. We shared a pot of mussels and frites. Missing was hard, crusty bread for the broth. Otherwise very delicious and one pot was shareable. We finished with chocolate mousse and cappuccino. A very lively dining experience.
   

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   Jeannine

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Very Loud. Had visited their old location years ago, much different vibe in times square. Good mussels but the wine was very $$ by the bottle and it was incredibly loud. Not bad for a sports bar but hard to have a conversation.
   

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   STEVEN

   New York City

   79 reviews

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   5.0

   79 reviews

   Dined on 7 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great selection of malty beers. Well-prepared drinks. Friendly service. Good, hearty Belgian food.
   

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   Carolyn

   New York City

   16 reviews

   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on 4 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   The place is terribly noisy to the point where you just can't have any real conversations with your friends at table. We arrived before it was packed, but the service was still slow (always friendly however). But the biggest problem was the food. Even the mussels were tough, gritty, and, worst of all, bland. The others in our party had selections that were also fairly tasteless and overcooked/underseasoned. The two best things were truly excellent frites and cold, very fresh tasting draft Stella. And again, cordial friendly staff who still made mistakes and delivered our 4 meals at different times.
   

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   Wendy

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 31 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious food, busy and buzzing atmosphere. It’s quite loud in the small space, but somehow just adds to the vibe. My a Belgian boyfriend and I come when we visit NYC at least once a year. It’s a must.
   

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   Ted

   New York City

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 27 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Sweet little Belgian bistro. We had a steak frites and the mussels, both of which were excellent. Attentive, prompt service, and a really nice atmosphere to the place. I eat in the theater district regularly and can't believe I never noticed this lovely, welcoming place before. We'll definitely be back.
   

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   Elaine

   New York City

   32 reviews

   3.0

   32 reviews

   Dined on 26 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We dined here for lunch/brunch. Nice and varied menu. Food prices were very reasonable for the area. We ended our meal with coffee and then we asked for a refill. We were shocked when we got the bill for coffee, not only were we charged for the refill, but $6 for each cup. I thought this was outrageous and complained to the waiter that management should be notified. No change was made. (In hindsight, I probably should’ve asked to speak to the manager.)
   

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    Edwin

    New York City

    5 reviews

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    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    Primarily it is an apparent sports bar. I had a burger which was good. 4 glasses of wine (2 pinot Grigio 2 pinot noir) $56 Expensive given the ambiance. No Guinness which I would have preferred with my burger. I wouldn’t return Too noisy for a couple looking to dine before a show.
    

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