Elysian Cafe

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   DINA

   Fort Lauderdale

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 20 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best skirt steak salad in Hoboken in a great atmosphere,
   

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   Sam

   New Jersey

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food and very welcoming to us and my toddler
   

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   Nancy

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend!
   

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   Beth

   New York City

   40 reviews

   4.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The Elysian cafe is a great go-to restaurant with fair prices on everything from hamburgers, egg dishes, chicken sandwich and more. You typically get side option choices of fries or a salad which I really like.
   

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   Max

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and service! Short Rib and chicken entrees were delicious!
   

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   Katarina

   New York City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   I have had mixed experiences at this establishment, but unfortunately, my most recent visit was particularly disappointing. While I typically do not mind being seated in the middle of the dining room, our table placement made for an uncomfortable experience, as waitstaff and other patrons frequently bumped into us. Additionally, there was minimal space to place my handbag and our coats. When I politely inquired whether any accommodations could be made—especially since two available booth tables for two remained unoccupied—I was met with an unhelpful and dismissive response from our server. Beyond the seating issue, the service itself left much to be desired. Our server was noticeably less attentive to us compared to other tables, barely checking in, neglecting to offer us drinks or appetizers, and taking nearly 30 minutes to bring our check. Meanwhile, we observed her engaging with and accommodating other guests in a much more courteous and efficient manner. This discrepancy in service made our experience feel particularly frustrating and unwelcoming. To make matters worse, I felt uncomfortable and rushed throughout the meal, as the host was constantly hovering near our table, creating an unsettling dining experience. Instead of enjoying our meal at a relaxed pace, we felt pressured to finish quickly. Overall, while I have had bittersweet experiences here in the past, this visit stood out due to the lack of hospitality and professionalism. Given these concerns, I am hesitant to return.
   

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   Sharla

   VIP

   Orlando

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience! Ambiance, food and service was on point! It was crowded but that didn’t detract from the service, food or noise.
   

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   David

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 24 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A neighborhood watering hole. Reliably very good cafe fare. Friendly unobtrusive service. Can be a bit loud for us old folks, but a good time for all.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Elysian Cafe is our favorite spot in Hoboken! Best atmosphere, food, service, and music around. And the Swiss decor is precious.
   

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    Victoria

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I had a great experience trying Elysian Cafe for the first time. It had a cute cozy vibe! Overall, I would go back for a date, a laidback catch up, or even to grab a couple drinks at the bar.
    

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