Cozy Greenpoint gem serving creative French-Canadian fare. A must-try for brunch, esp. their famous pancakes, and delicious dinner plates.
A cozy spot in Greenpoint, this restaurant offers a modern take on French-Canadian cuisine with a focus on rich, meat-forward dishes. Their brunch, particularly the popular pancakes, draws significant crowds, and the dinner menu features flavorful options like house-made sausage and chicken liver terrine. It's a well-loved neighborhood gem known for its warm atmosphere and satisfying plates.
This restaurant is celebrated for its modern French-Canadian cuisine, with a strong emphasis on meat dishes and brunch favorites. The pancakes are frequently highlighted as a must-try, often described as crispy and flavorful, though opinions on their preparation and taste vary. Other recommended dishes include the chicken liver terrine and house-made fennel sausage. Some diners have found certain items, like the biscuit or kedgeree, to be less impressive or bland.
"The pancakes are frequently mentioned as a standout dish, often described as crispy and flavorful. For dinner, the kedgeree and seasonal dishes are recommended, as are the desserts."
Customers generally have a positive experience, praising the delicious food, particularly the pancakes and dinner options. However, some reviews mention issues with service inconsistency and price perception.
Important Note
Some diners have experienced service inconsistencies or found the restaurant to be overpriced for the quality received. Reservations are often recommended, especially for brunch.
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Positive"Chez Ma Tante is listed among several other restaurants, including Hellbender, Comal, Super Nice Pizzas Brunch, and Jeans Lafayette."
Neutral"Chez Ma Tante still has open reservations for Fridays and Saturdays, making it a potential option for a late dinner."
Positive"Chez Ma Tante is listed as a recommendation."
Neutral"This user suggests neighborhood spots in NYC that have great chefs and atmosphere but don't require reservations far in advance. Chez Ma Tante is listed as one of these options."
Positive"The fried oysters at Chez Ma Tante are recommended as an appetizer."
Positive"The user recommended Chez Ma Tante as a potential Valentine's Day dinner spot."
Positive"A customer was unable to use a gift card at Chez Ma Tante due to a new system, which they found to be bullshit and decided not to return."
Negative"Chez Ma Tante is listed as a recommended place for pancakes."
Positive"Chez ma tante is mentioned as a good option for pancakes."
Positive"Chez Ma Tante is stated to have the best pancakes in NYC according to this commenter."
Positive"Chez ma tante is mentioned as having relatively easy reservations and yummy pancakes."
Positive"Chez ma tante is listed as one of the commenter's personal favorite places."
Positive"Chez ma tante was mentioned as a restaurant."
Neutral"Chez ma tante was listed as a restaurant that offers a positive sharing plate experience, implying good portioning."
Positive"This user added Chez Ma to their previous recommendations, after learning the user was willing to consider Brooklyn."
Positive"Recommended as a potential option."
Neutral"Chez Ma Tante is recommended for dinner at the bar, with specific suggestions to try the kedgeree and whatever is in season. The desserts are also highly praised."
Positive"Chez Ma Tante is recommended, particularly for dining at the bar and trying the kedgeree and seasonal dishes."
Positive"This user recommended Chez ma tante, located in Brooklyn."
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