Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery – French
This grand, high-ceilinged brasserie hums with the vibrant energy of a Parisian landmark, where the scent of fresh-baked bread from the bustling bakery mingles with the sophisticated charm of a sun-drenched dining room. The experience unfolds over chilled platters of market oysters and silky hamachi, leading into soul-warming classics like bubbling French onion soup and garlic-kissed escargots Lyonnaise. Whether tucking into a vibrant heirloom beet salad or a decadent prime steak tartare, every dish captures a timeless elegance that makes each meal feel like a celebratory escape.
380, Lafayette +12125333000 https://www.lafayetteny.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, gluten-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, dairy-free, nut-free, halal, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, detox, raw-food, tlc, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, alkaline, mayo-clinic, candida, slow-carb, lectin-free, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Olives de la Maison - $7: House olives Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Market Oysters - Half Dozen - $26: Chilled market oysters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Market Oysters - Dozen - $52: Chilled market oysters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Little Gem Salad - $24: Avocado, manchego, poppy seed yogurt Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Heirloom Beet Salad - $24: Clementine, fourme d’ambert, hazelnut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Hamachi - $29: Citrus, rose-heart radish, fresno peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Prime Steak Tartare - $29: Gribiche, quail egg, pain de campagne Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Raw-Food
- Frisée Salad - $27: Bacon maison, poached organic egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- French Onion Soup - $22: Beef shank, gruyère Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Escargots Lyonnaise - $26: Garlic, parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida, Lectin-Free
Main Courses
- Moules Frites - $36: Vadouvan curry, holy basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Macaroni aux Crevettes - $34: Vin blanc, basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Hand-Cut Fettuccine - $32: Wild mushroom ragu, grana padano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Catskill Rainbow Trout Meunière - $36: Lemon, crispy capers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory
- Sea Bass En Bourride - $39: Manilla clams, saffron potato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Rotisserie Chicken Estragon - $39: Chanterelles, pearl onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Brisket Burger Dijonnaise - $30: Caramelized onion, comté Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Prime NY Strip Steak Au Poivre - $62: Pommes frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Croque Madame - $27: House-cured ham, fried egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Jambon Bánh Mì - $26: Pâté, cilantro, pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Bakery & Breakfast
- Grand Boulangerie Basket - $25: Selection of assorted pastries and breads Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Croissant - $5.75: Classic butter croissant Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pain au Chocolat - $6.5: Chocolate croissant Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - $23: Fresh berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Smoked Salmon Benedict - $29: Everything brioche, classic hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sides
- Pommes Frites - $14: French fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Haricots Verts - $15: Persillade, hazelnuts Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Bacon Maison - $12: House bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- La Colombe Drip Coffee - $5.5: Drip coffee
- Nitro Oat Latte - $6.5: Nitro cold brew with oat milk
- Jardin Vert Juice - $13: Green apple, spinach, kale, cucumber, mint
- Kronenbourg 1664 - $9: French lager
- Bloody Marie - $18: Vodka, Old Bay, Dijon, Herbes de Provence