Brasserie Cognac Midtown East

Bitter experience. Came here for the $25 weekend brunch pre fixe. Comes with a choice of coffee, juice or tea, pastry or fruit cup, one main dish. Pastry and fruit cup were par but coffee was bitter with no aroma. The main dish was very disappointing- as you can see from the picture the side potatoes and greens looked like it was non existent. Very sad presentation. Very hard to cut through the English muffin (needed a steak knife!) and the eggs were hard boiled at best… on top of that they added automatic 20% gratuity when we were jut a party of 2. Won’t be coming back

I’ve honestly never had chicken and waffles this bad. They served a chicken thigh and drumstick on top of the waffle, and the chicken was extremely dry, and had an unpleasant smell. I was genuinely surprised at how poorly it was prepared, especially for a place at this price point. I’d passed by this restaurant many times and always thought it looked vibey and promising, but unfortunately this was a big disappointment and will be my first and last visit. The salmon eggs Benedict was also underwhelming.

Went for a quick breakfast and enjoyed it. The bagel and lox were great and my friend got the omelette which was good as well. Atmosphere is as expected. $50ish for 2 people (no drinks).

Amazing every time! Dinner, drinks, dessert, everything is phenomenal. I'm here once a year with visiting family and it's our favorite spot to catch up and dig in to some great eats. The pizzas are very creative and the meat/seafood options are all cooked to perfection. There are vegetarian options and fantastic dessert choices. See you next year, Brasserie Cognac!

We had an unforgettable dining experience, thanks in large part to the exceptional care of Edgar, our delightful and attentive server. From the moment we sat down, he guided us with enthusiasm and genuine passion for the menu. When I asked about his personal favorite, Edgar lit up and recommended the Miso-glazed cod over farro—and what a recommendation it was. The cod was melt-in-your-mouth perfection, while the nutty farro provided the ideal textural balance. Every bite was a pure harmony of flavor and finesse. But it wasn’t just the food—it was Edgar himself who elevated the evening. His thoughtfulness, charm, and impeccable taste transformed the meal into a true experience. I was so impressed, I returned three times in a single week—something I almost never do, even as a New Yorker spo