Buvette

Buvette is one of my favorite places in the West Village. Great scene, great atmosphere, the decoration is just right and the food, though limited in selection, is pretty good. I do wish they had some more options. The downside...I don't think you can get a good affordable bottle/glass of wine here. I've had nice wine here, it's just been expensive.

I would reccoment to go earlier as possible. There is a wait around 30 minutes after 10 am. Cool place for breakfast and brunch !

We came in here for a friend's friend's birthday. There were at least a dozen of us, maybe even 20 at one point. They put us in the front of the bar and, while we had a waiter, they didn't mind that people were going to the bar to get drinks. It's a small, dark, intimate space and I loved it.

We got a mix of appetizers to share and everything was amazing. The french fries! The calamari! Honestly, EVERYTHING was great. I can only assume how good the main meals are.

Drinks were also fabulous, and this place does seem to have a decent bar vibe around midnight.

Cozy and refined brunch/lunch/dinner spot in the heart of West Village, although might feel too packed at times. The no reservations accepted policy adds to the experience and the atmosphere. Anything from charcuterie or fromages section will leave you satisfied, the terrine de campagne being my personal favorite. Try the steak tartare as well.

The European vibe is very chic and classy. I usually am not a big sucker for ambiance, but this place feels special and quaint. I should warn you, it is fairly expensive for the portion size and simplicity of the dishes, but the quality is high. I came here for brunch with two others and didn't have too much of a wait. The decor was charming and the staff was accommodating and friendly. However, our table was super tiny - likely more appropriate for just one individual or two really tiny individuals - but for three people, but we managed and only spilled one glass of water!

We tried the avocado toast which was buttery and scrumptious. We also tried the waffle which was tiny but had fresh plump berries and tasty cream.

The only thing which I thought was slightly odd was that they did not have nonfat milk!