BXL Cafe

4.6

937 Reviews

$31 to $50

Belgian

BXL Cafe

4.6

$31 to $50

Belgian

Midtown West

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Lively

Located in the heart of Times Square, BXL Café has been proudly serving the finest Belgian beer and cuisine since 2004. With our dark wood decor, comfortable banquettes and delicious beer selection, we pride ourselves in being a little oasis at the crossroads of the world for after-work locals as well as home sick Belgians.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Belgian
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:00 am–4:00 am
Phone number
(212) 768-0200
Website
http://www.bxlrestaurants.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
125 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Area
Midtown West
Cross Street
6th and Broadway
Parking details
None
Public transit
Times Square Subway station/Bryant Park Subway station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Cuvee BXLUS$6.00
Our house beer. Brussels-style amber ale brewed with curacao orange peel, coriander, and grains of paradise. Dry citrus flavor with a clean finish. An excellent session beer. 6%
Duvel SinglUS$8.00
Slightly lighter than the original Duvel. Pale golden ale, Very refreshing. Breendonk, Belgium. 6.8%
Stella ArtoisUS$6.00
Crisp, clean lager. Pale golden color and light on the palate. Leuven, Belgium. 5%
HoegaardenUS$7.00
Original Belgium Wheat beer with orange peel and coriander 5.2%
Leffe BlondUS$7.00
Blond ale, sweet and malty. Pale golden color, fruity aroma. Slightly bitter finish. Leuven, Belgium. 6.6%
MalheurUS$12.00
Dark brown ale with beautiful and rocky 'café latte' light brown foam. Flavors of sweet barley, touches of nuts and brown candy sugar, bitter-sweet warm aftertaste
Houblon ChouffeUS$9.00
Belgian triple IPA. Floral aroma, hoppy finish. 9%
PalmUS$8.00
The original Belgian Amber Ale. Crisp and clean with a long beer. 5.4%
Chimay 500 TripelUS$11.00
Brewed to celebrate Chimay's 500th anniversary. Amber and dry tripel with a pleasantly spicy finish on the palate. Scourmont, Belgium. 8.5%
Gulden DraakUS$10.00
Strong dark ale with fluffy head. Clean malty flavors with hint of dried fruit 10.5%
FlightsUS$10.00
Make your own flight! choose from all our draft beers, including rotatings
- Flight of 3US$10.00
- Flight of 5US$15.00

What 937 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

BXL Café offers an authentic Belgian experience with "the best mussels in NYC" and a remarkable beer selection. It's a lively spot perfect for pre-theater dining, though "very loud" ambiance might not suit everyone. Patrons praise the "attentive, prompt service" and consistently delicious food. A must-visit for Belgian cuisine lovers!

937 Reviews

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Brian
Raleigh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Under the radar gem. Cozy and comfortable. Wonderful vibe. Great food. Super friendly staff. Can’t wait to bring friends next time I’m in town.
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Laurie
New York City
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch at BXL was delicious. The French toast was tasty topped with berries. It’s a small place with anattentive waitstaff. Don’t hesitate to enjoy a meal at this hidden gem.
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Bonnie
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
First time to the Belgium cafe and loved the ambience. The moules frites were amazing (we loved Vin Blanc & Crème and Thailandaise, Provençal would need more favour) especially the mouthwatering frites got me unstoppable, and the beer on tap was fresh. We also had Belgium waffle and tarte tatin which were high notes to end on. The only complaint was the waitstaff seemed very busy and were a bit hard to get their attention. Would definitely recommend to local and tourist.
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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
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 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
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 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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FAQs

BXL Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 768-0200.

BXL Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 937 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

BXL Cafe

4.6

$31 to $50

Belgian

Midtown West

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

125 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross Street
6th and Broadway
Area
Midtown West
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:00 am–4:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Belgian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Times Square Subway station/Bryant Park Subway station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.bxlrestaurants.com/
Phone number
(212) 768-0200

BXL Cafe

BXL Cafe

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Steak Frites

Steak à Cheval

Frites

Menu

Draft Beers

Cuvee BXLUS$6.00

Duvel SinglUS$8.00

Stella ArtoisUS$6.00

HoegaardenUS$7.00

Leffe BlondUS$7.00

MalheurUS$12.00

Houblon ChouffeUS$9.00

PalmUS$8.00

Chimay 500 TripelUS$11.00

Gulden DraakUS$10.00

FlightsUS$10.00

What 937 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does BXL Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is BXL Cafe restaurant rated?

Is BXL Cafe currently accepting bookings?

BXL Cafe

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information