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Felix has been a mainstay of high-impact New York City brunching for well over a decade. The French bistro with a devoted European-leaning crowd can get a little chaotic on the weekends, but at this point all but the truly green New Yorkers know what to expect. The primary draw at Felix is the upbeat, cosmopolitan vibe and the open-air setting – not necessarily the food, and definitely not the service.
The menu offers an assortment of moderately (and a few very) overpriced traditional egg dishes and French specialties. Among the egg dishes, we recommend the Oeufs Florentine or the Omelette au Chevre et Epinards (Goat Cheese and Spinach), both $14.50. Le Croque Monsieur and Madame, both $17, are tasty, buttery treats accompanied by a very welcome mixed green salad. You may want to avoid Les Moules Frites ($18.50) or the Steak Tartare ($20) until Felix improves its Health Inspection performance – it was given a ‘C’ rating, which does not bode well for the safety of its shellfish and raw animal protein. But you can’t go wrong with a (well-done) Angus hamburger ($16) served with both French fries AND salad, not either/or. Much appreciated.
If you’re with a group, try a pitcher of sangria or Mojito, but beware the price ($60). Indeed, the by-the- glass wines and beers are all about 20% more expensive than they should be – but after two or three, you won’t care.
Felix is definitely the go-to place to watch European sports matches in Soho, so unless you are a fan, you might want to make sure there is no game on the day you plan to brunch there. Otherwise, you may find yourself among the a crowd of people spilling out into the street. Like many other French-owned restaurants in New York – one of the great city mysteries – Felix only accepts American Express (or cash).
Brunch at Felix – $30/$75
Saturday & Sunday 11:00am to 05:30pm
340 W Broadway
(between Grand St & Worth St)
New York, NY 10013
