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BXL Cafe, New York, NY

BXL Cafe

4.6
4.6
939 Reviews
$31 to $50
Belgian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for craft beers
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

Experiences

  • BXL NYE's 2024 Prix Fixe Menu

    US$150.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    4 Course Prix Fix Menu with a glass of Champagne. - $150 p/p (before tax and grat)

Menu

Please ask about our rotating drafts. We consistently change our taps to bring you an extensive variety of beers to sample

Draft Beers

  • 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

                      Last updated: 8 September 2023

                      What 939 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
                      • 4.4Ambience
                      • 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!

                      939 Reviews

                      1. Monica

                        Tampa

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 4 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        It was a great place. It is small, but lots of great Belgian options.

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                      2. Simon

                        VIP

                        New York City

                        53 reviews

                        5.0

                        53 reviews

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Oysters great, friendly staff and good value. The Belgian fries are delicious!!!! Well better than delicious.. three times fried I think.. yuuuuuum. Owner a great guy too, have been going here for over 15 years and love it. The Mussels are delicious too!!!

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                      3. Brian

                        Raleigh

                        6 reviews

                        5.0

                        6 reviews

                        Dined on 15 December 2024

                        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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                      4. Laurie

                        VIP

                        New York City

                        48 reviews

                        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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                      5. 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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                      6. 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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                      7. Emily

                        New York City

                        11 reviews

                        5.0

                        11 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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                      8. Laurie

                        VIP

                        New York City

                        48 reviews

                        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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                      9. 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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                      10. STEVEN

                        VIP

                        New York City

                        80 reviews

                        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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                      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 939 OpenTable diners.

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

                      Make a booking

                      2 people
                      19:00
                      Booked 22 times today
                      Experiences are available.

                      Order delivery or takeout

                      Google Map for BXL Cafe

                      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
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