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Casual spot serving Japanese specialties, from ramen to pancakes, as well as coffee and cocktails.
What to order: Vert Frais Matcha Souffle Pancake · Omurice · Lavender Lemonade · Shio RamenFrom Google Maps reviews.
Finally came out to try Vert Frais with a group of friends. It was about an hour wait even at opening, so it may be better to come later to avoid the opening crowd or go on a weekday if you're able. The lavender lemonade was incredible, and their drinks were good in general, more impressive than the food. The fries and karaage our group shared were great. I ordered a plain omelette that came with a side salad and bread. Omelette was good, but not mindblowing, and the sides have nothing worthy of
Ambiance (5/5): Super cute and trendy on the inside. The vibes are very welcoming, chill, no noise. The establishment is quite small and can be very tight on seating. The wait was around 30 minutes for 4 on at 1:30p on a Sunday. By the time our meal ended, there were several empty tables. Service (4/5): Timing of the dishes was not in sync with the table (not that that bad, just noticeable). Ordering wasn’t as smooth as we hoped but all in all corrected (order was wrong but was corrected when we
Vert Frais in Long Island City is such a cozy find. It perfectly blends Japanese-inspired flavors with that relaxed New York café feel. I tried the Lavender Latte, Rose Latte, and their signature Vert Frais Matcha Souffle Pancake—light, airy, and full of flavor. The Ramen + Salmon Ikura Bowl was comfort in a bowl, and finishing with both the affogato and matcha affogato was the best decision. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and the space had a calm, welcoming vibe that made
From the Sep 13, 2023 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.