yep. they closed this past sunday.

I think this place is finally officially closed! It's gone from perpetually-closed-on-odd-days-at-odd-times mode into always-closed-all-the-time mode. They changed their name on the outside of the building a while back too, from a goofy name to a downright bad one, but they still haven't been open any more frequently. Anyone have any ideas what's happening over there? That corner is a great location for a real restaurant; these guys couldn't hack it but here's hoping there's some good eats moving in soon!

When the hell is this place ever open? I gave up after the fourth try.

i love their baked goods. the workers have always been nice to me but i havent tried their non bakery food. i had a very good experience but i guess some people didnt judging by some of the comments posted.

I work near this place so I have been there a bunch of times... I have never had anything good there. Probably have had around 7 mediocre lunches and 2 wicked gross lunches. Once I got a side of bacon there that tasted like rotten fish! I couldn't eat it! And its Bacon! Nature's perfect food.

screw that place.

DOOMED TO FAIL. Finally made it in last week, seemed a daunting task since this place is ALWAYS either closed or empty!! I guess there's a reason for the empty part, because this place is really not good. Really, really not good. As in, pretty bad!! The food was ill-prepared (chicken undercooked, had to send it back -- hello salmonella! -- eggs runny and watery) and lacking flavor, and the waitstaff was condescending and decidedly uncharming. The location lacks atmosphere for a place portending to be a restaurant (as opposed to a coffee house) - the tables have no space between them at all and I was put off by having a humming, lighted refrigerated display case right on top of me during dinner. And, the cherry on top, it's so damned expensive! So, so expensive for what it is, and in the end you're not satisfied with the meal or with the experience. Given how empty they always are I have a feeling they won't be around that much longer, but I was disappointed enough to be compelled to write this not-nice review. The owners have definitely bitten off more than they can chew - I doubt they have any experience at all.

Fantastic traditional French food plus made with organic ingredients. Love the terrace for the great weather we are finally having. The organic yellow fin tuna salad is amazing and so is the pepper sauce for the organic filet mignon steak. Amazing desserts. Definitely one of the highest quality meals you can get in Williamsburg, and the organic burger is better then Dumont.

MADE ME AND MY BOYFRIEND SICK. we were looking for a sane place to have brunch, and thought we found it. we should have judged the quality of the food by the empty tables at 1pm on a sunday. my omlette was mostly liquid, and we had to dump salt on everything to give it flavor. we saw other customers returning their dishes, and other people like us who were dissatisfied but too polite (timid) to do so. they'd better step up their game if they want to keep charging $12 for some eggs.

Excellent. The croissants were the best I've had in the city. Earlier comments about them possibly being frozen are a complete waste of good review space and lead me to wonder whether another local baker is running a smear campaign. There is simply no doubt that the baked goods are fresh, melt in your mouth, hot out of the oven, buttery , authentic goodness- especially if you get there early in the day, which is practical advice for getting the best out of any bakery!

This place is exactly what's going wrong with the neighborhood. Their cutesy little menu and precious little desserts don't belong in Brooklyn-- who wants to pay through the nose for condescending service, a nothing-special atmosphere and FROZEN (yes, frozen) croissants? And no, their baguettes aren't made on the spot, either. The smugness of the proprietor is what really got my goat. Wake up, my neighbors! Patronizing rip-offs like this one only perpetuates the worst aspects of Williamsburg redevelopment.

it was nice to be able to pick up a baguette on the way home but would a paper bag for transport be too much to ask? it was cute carrying it back with a piece of wax paper but if i lived more than 2 blocks away, i would have been more than a little annoyed.

great coffee and great brunch.
while i wont take my boyfriend back to this spot (the portions are too small for his athletic build), i'm looking forward to going with some girlfriends and exploring the menu.

waaaaaay overrated

without a doubt the best restaurant in williamsburg. everything i've ever had here is amazing. yes it seems a bit pricey, but you really pay for what you get. everything is organic - delicious organic eggs, all organic meats, freshly squeezed fruit juices, etc. every time i go to gribouille i expect and get one of the highest quality meals available in NYC.

GROSS.

I'm so sad!! I have driven by this place a hundred times heading onto the Williamsburg Bridge and I always thought it looked so sweet from the street, have been excited to try it out. I finally made it in this afternoon for lunch, was in a hurry so took my food to go, and now I'm sitting here in front of my computer with an uncooked croque monsieur and wilted salad leaves! What a letdown!

Furious. I've been stewing for over a week now. Yes the place is cute, yes the food is edible (but not remotely special), yes it's too expensive, YES THE OWNER IS A JERK. At least I'm assuming he's the owner, having read the previous reviews. All I can say is that there were two guys behind the counter, speaking French, saying really horrible things about me. Seemed like their typical banter, they must get off on talking smack about their own customers. If I had any balls I'd have said something to their faces, but here is my quiet revenge. Listen, Douchebags, you should watch your mouths. You're not the only ones who speak French. And what you did was not cool at all.

Really disappointed by this place -- thought it looked pretty from the outside (it does) but am not one of those people that's happy to spend a lot of money on bad food. Ok, not "bad," but blah. Definitely BLAH. Nothing special, folks, sorry! We're taking bets on how long they'll stay in business. I feel kinda bad because they're obviously desperate; insisted on explaining every damned pastry in the store when we really didn't care. Another bad sign: this place is always empty. Always. Hope they didn't sign too long a lease.

The place is cute, but don't let it fool u. no place where u get bad stomach ache can be good. especially if 3 out of 3 get it.. was it the eggs? i got no idea.. maybe old ones.. maybe something else in the sauce?... not to mention the attitude of the french guy who i believe is the owner. slimy and fake. Just our experience worth enough to waste time writing a review on a site... so.. no.. very bad experience... still got cramps thinking about it..

they served dinner for a few weeks (will again as soon as they get their beer/wine license i was told). pre fixe menu $30 for app. entree dessert.
was some of the best dining i've had in brooklyn. really delicious. friendly staff.

crossants = nothing special (frozen? maybe?)
bagette = delivered by someone else (not made there, weird for a bakery)
soup = pretty darn good

Indra was right-on about the owner, he was trying so hard to be charming to my girlfriend and me that he came off as completely obnoxious. We might still pop in for morning pastries, which are pretty ok for BK standards even if a little pricey, but we won't be eating on-site anymore. Unless we're wearing sweatsuits. Or winter coats. Or haz-mat gear.

As one who has worked in bakeries for many years, yes. Those are frozen croissants.

I have to disagree with the frozen croissant comment. But I do agree that the prices are quite steep.
I had a fantastic quiche and a pain au chocolat for dessert. Both were buttery, flaky perfections. Though the cappuccino was nice, I would love to visit again when (and if) they have their liquor license.
The owner was so friendly to my friend and I (both women) we felt a bit smothered. Guess you have to catch him at the right time...in the right top.

can we say frozen croissants? seems many can't tell the difference, but at that price? wake up williamsburg!

pastries are quite good, as are the french bakery staples - the crossant and pain au chocolat. overall though, the prices are a too steep. perplexed by the lack of fresh baguettes.

pastries are quite good, as are the french bakery staples - the crossant and pain au chocolat. overall though, the prices are a too steep.

I loved this place. The food was great - gruyure, bacon omelette, fresh strawberry juice. delicious. the atmosphere was inviting and special and the staff was very friendly. i took home the baguette and crossiants to sample later - suburb.

FINALLY. I can get nice pastry without going to Bouchon. Thank you for that. Their Brioche is fantastic. Sandwiches are well done, and seasoned. The quality of the patisserie itself is good, not great, but very good especially considering the hood they opened in. Ambitious. My Croque was in fact cold in the middle, but I was taking it to go and warmed it at home. The kinks will get worked out, I'm confident. Welcome to the 'hood, Frenchies! Food rating: Yum.

I love this place, quality over quantity; distain for those who cut a baguette with a knife (rather than breaking it by hand) and everything fresher than a lavender scented panty liner... well done Frenchies

The quality is great.. howver, had breakfast there & they failed to mention that coffee was not free refill.. so we walked out with a $30 bill and $15 of it was on COFFEE..

Definitely overpriced for what it is-- after reading the New York Magazine write-up I was expecting true Parisian patisserie, but this falls way short. And the French guy behind the counter was not as friendly as the other postings claim-- he had a condescending attitude toward my group of friends, and if I want to be patronized by the French I prefer to have it done on THEIR soil rather than mine. Us pathetic Americans are still paying this guy's rent.

The staff IS very nice and friendly. But the food is a bit too expensive for the quality. Its good food but not worth the price with so many other options around.

Definitely raising the bar in Williamsburg. Everything I've had here has been excellent. Perfectly decadent quiches and omlettes (gruyere and bacon, oh yeah...), and noone can touch their pastries. I've tried about 9 or 10 of them, each exquisite. And the staff is so freaking nice too. I hope these guys stick around!