Café Maud

Always busy for brunch but the ambience is energizing with everyone bustling in and out. That being said, the tables are quite close to each other. Lemon ricotta pancakes - skip, can't taste the lemon at all and a bit dry. Breakfast burrito ($24 after tax tip) - get, large portion size and flavorful. Comes with potatoes and side salad and maple syrup. Chicken sausage was tasty. Smash burger - I'd get this just for their fries again. Soooooo crispy and addicting. Service is quite slow though, given they're so busy. We had to ask for the check/boxes multiple times because they'd keep forgetting.

Been craving brunch for a while and made my way to Cafe Maud to escape the cold weather. Didn't know what to expect but I really enjoyed my food and the vibes there!! Started off with the whipped roasted eggplant, which was nicely seasoned and had a creamy eggplant taste. It went so well with the warm pita-like bread. It was a pretty big portion so I had to pace myself to make space for the mains. Eggs bene is always a must for me when I check out a new brunch place. The poached eggs were nicely done with a runny yolk. The short-rib was super tender and tasty with the sweet and savory flavors. The béarnaise sauce added a nice herb-y touch. Felt like the muffin could have been toasted a little bit more but overall the ingredients all came together. The malibu bowl surprised me with the textural contrasts! The rice itself was flavored with miso and was a little salty by itself, but not bad when mixed with the other things. Not only was their wild rice that offered a good chew, but also some crunchy component that juxtaposed the soft egg and avocado. Also appreciated the ratio of carbs to protein to veggie in this dish! The store itself was spacious with indoor and outdoor seating. The earthy tones with green highlights and plants contributed to a very calming environment. Server was quick with orders, food, and the bill. Definitely will be back whenever I'm in the mood for brunch~

Braved the snow for a Sunday brunch and it was worth it! We had a reservation for 11 and we were immediately seated. There's lots of bar and outdoor seating, so they're able to accommodate more people than I expected. The server was almost a little too eager to take our order and asked us twice within the first five minutes of being seated if we were ready to order, which wasn't the best experience. Now, on to the good stuff! Here's what we ordered:- Whipped roasted eggplant: I honestly cannot tell if I liked the house bread more or the whipped roasted eggplant... The bread is HUGE and it's really fluffy but also chewy at the same time. For some reason I was expecting the dip to have the consistency of hummus, but was surprised by how light and airy it was. The eggplant flavor really shines through, so a must try for eggplant lovers!- Eggs benedict: The short rib was very tender but I do wish there was a little more! Eggs were perfectly poached with a great egg yolk run. Didn't really care for the potatoes since they lacked flavor in my opinion. - Malibu bowl: This was the most surprising dish! It looked like a regular bowl, but was packed with a ton of flavor and textures. The miso yuzu vin is very light but really elevates this bowl. There were some crunchy textures in the mix but I couldn't figure out where the crunch was coming from. Didn't seem worth it to add $6 for chicken and it tasted fine without the meat. That's how you know there was lots of flavor!Service was a bit iffy and the suggested tipping fees are pretty aggressive, which is why they lose a star. Otherwise food was great!

Such a delicious and cozy spot. It's got a nice ambiance to it on the inside but I only saw it for a second since we got seated in the front patio area. It's clearly the place to be, so we were stoked when we got immediately seated on a Friday night!We ordered:Boat of fries- thin, salty, tasty, just how I like my fries. It came with ketchup and truffle dipping sauce.Pizza - We got the Soppressata and it was more like a salami cheese pizza than pepperoni/meat pizza. Very tasty but was an interesting topping for meChicken sandwich - delicious and it came with fries but we somehow missed that on the menu so we ended up with a tonnnn of fries for dinner For drinks I got a Guinness which was nice and cold, and my friend got a fruity cocktail that tasted like a spiked Arnold Palmer. So yummy!!

Both dishes were tasty, but nothing mind blowing. The avocado toast felt pretty overpriced for just one toast but that's Manhattan, I guess.

Café Maud is a great spot to grab brunch, lunch, drinks, or a cup of coffee. It was our first restaurant stop during our trip to NYC - we stumbled across it while exploring the East Village. The green accents and calming interior first attracted us to the door, but the friendly staff and creative menu pulled us inside. While stopping in, I tried the Malibu Bowl which was fresh and flavorful. My friends and I also shared an order of their french fries which were perfect! If ever in the area again I'd definitely consider eating lunch here!

Came with a reservation on a Sunday afternoon! The outside seating area definitely gets cold if you're near the outer edge but the view is gorgeous. We had to wait about 10 min while the other table was leaving to be seated. They were quick to get us settled once the table was ready, though the food took some time to come out. It felt like they were rushing us out a bit by the end but overall lovely experience.

The breakfast burrito is what I came for an it is so good! I would highly recommend coming on a sunny autumn day... the outdoor seating and vibes are absolutely perfect. Service is extremely friendly and relatively quick as well. My friend and I both opted for their breakfast burrito, hers with bacon and mine with chicken sausage.The chicken sausage was definitely my favorite (I wish that for the bacon one they used crunchier thin pieces of bacon instead of chopped up thick pieces). The burrito was definitely pretty big, but was so filling! Loved the guacamole, abundance of fluffy eggs, and the recently added hashbrowns which gave it the perfect crunch! The tortilla was also perfectly seared on the outside and had the perfect, chewy texture.On the side, the smashed potatoes were absolutely delightful. Extremely crispy texture on the outside that maintains the mash of the potato on the inside. A nice blend between your typical breakfast potato and crispy french fries.

This restaurant is so cute. They have indoor and outdoor dining options, and it's usually pretty busy on the weekends. We came for brunch during the week and sat outside. The tables outside have big orange umbrellas which is cute. -Malibu Bowl with Chicken: The Malibu bowl was delicious. It came with edamame, wild rice, a poached egg, red onion, avocado, and micro greens. The miso yuzu vin it came with was yummy and was the perfect amount to add a good flavor to the dish without being over dressed. All the flavors complimented each other well. I added chicken which made the dish more filling. -Lemon Ricotta Pancakes: We got the lemon ricotta pancakes to share which were good. There wasn't much lemon flavor but the pancakes were a good consistency and fluffy.

Really great place for brunch and/or drinks! The brunch selection wasn't very large, but everything we got was super yummy. The espresso martinis were also amazing. This was my second time here (the first time I just got drinks). The interior is super cute and cozy!The time that I only got drinks was also amazing. They have a bunch of classic cocktails as well as more creative drinks. Everything was absolutely smashing, and the pours were generous. All of the bartenders were also very friendly and engaging!