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BXL Cafe

4.5 (1036)
$31 to $50
Belgian
125 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036

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BXL Cafe

4.5
$31 to $50
Belgian
Midtown West

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
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.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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

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    Saturdays are for brunchin’!! The eggs benedict with Canadian bacon & hollandaise sauce from @bxlcafe is soo good! A Belgian cafe in Times Square perfect for a quick brunch 📍

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at BXL Cafe.

4.5

4.5
(1036)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BXL Cafe offers a cozy, "very charming" atmosphere with "friendly, efficient" staff. Known for its delicious Belgian dishes, especially the mussels and fries, it presents a "great beer selection" and comforting food. It's a "perfect spot" for casual dining near theaters, though noise can escalate during peak hours.
1,036 Reviews
  1. Christina Gold

    New York City39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal before a show at Town Hall. The service could not have been better or more welcoming. The belgium food was wonderful and drinks plentiful. Thank you for making our time at the restaurant a wonderful experience all around.

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  2. Juliane

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very charming staff and cozy place! Felt like old nyc.

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  3. margaret

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Great muscles and beer. Good location.

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  4. Peter

    Philadelphia17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and friendly efficient service. A great place for a taste of Belgium! Recommend it.

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  5. Jock Gold

    Phoenix14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Noise to the max. Food average. Maybe good bar scene for the high stimulation crowd but not much of a restaurant.

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  6. Andy Gold

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    BXL is one of our go-to casual spots near the theaters but far enough away From Times Square itself to avoid the insanity. Beer list is on point and the food is simple, comforting, and well prepared. Highly recommend.

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  7. Professor Gregory Gold

    New York City6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 8, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor food, lousy service not the same place I used to love

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  8. Andrea Gold

    New York City34 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 28, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Mussels marniere not flavorful (not recommended), but the Thailandaise ones were better. Salad was excellent (dressing quite nice). Waitstaff very cordial and attentive. Would definitely come back (early, because as it got later, the noise was deafening).

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  9. Joanne

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waiter was lovely. Mussels and fries were delish. Bathroom was hot and filthy. It was so loud we couldn't hear each other. We were there 10pm on a Friday.

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  10. David

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    BXL is a wonderfully comfortable place to eat. The staff is always friendly, and the food is consistently good. They have some very nice specials. And, of course, the Belgian Ales are the best.

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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

FAQs

For mussel lovers, Monday and Sunday are the nights to try, the restaurant runs an all-you-can-eat/unlimited mussels special on those evenings.

BXL Cafe's mussels and frites are notably generous and shareable, multiple guests report one pot of mussels is plenty for two and that the frites are abundant.

BXL Cafe fills up for pre- and post-show dinner times, happy hour and late-night bar service, while brunch and matinee visits tend to be much quieter, Saturdays can be calm until about 6 pm.

The standout at BXL Cafe is their moules-frites, guests repeatedly praise the mussels (Marinière, Thaïlandaise and Vin Blanc & Crème among them) alongside the excellent frites.

BXL Cafe feels like a cozy Belgian bistro with dark-wood decor and comfortable banquettes; it's intimate and often lively with TVs for sports and a bustling bar at peak times.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate for a relaxed visit to BXL Cafe.

BXL Café is at its calmest for brunch or an early pre‑theater meal, guests say brunch before a matinee felt “a nice quiet place, ” while evenings (especially around showtimes) are livelier and busier.

Yes, guests report a recurring all‑you‑can‑eat mussels special (noted on Monday and Sundays), with one guest mentioning the special priced at $40.

BXL Café offers a cozy dining room with dark‑wood decor and comfortable banquettes, plus a lively bar area with TVs where many guests sit.

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BXL Cafe

4.5
$31 to $50
Belgian
Midtown West

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
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