Brasserie La Vie
Airport Food Court and French Restaurant
New York
"The Croque Madame is the best anywhere."(6 Tips)
"If you want a drink in the jetBlue terminal, this is your best bet."(2 Tips)
"Check out onion soup and niçoise baguette sandwich."(3 Tips)
"A hidden gem by airport standards."(2 Tips)
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Garrett Van SiclenMarch 21, 2016All or most of the restaurants on the T5 circle are owned by the same group, food from the same kitchen. I had the kale salad with chicken, no regrets. Bartender was very nice.
Brian PelayoJune 19, 2012Waitstaff is incredibly friendly, prices are comparable to NYC restaurants, I overheard several people say the coffee was delicious, and a great place to make you feel like you're not at the airport.
Bruno ZalumJuly 3, 2013Atypical airport bistro that doesn't feel or taste terminalèsque at all. A Croque-Madame and a Chardonnay will make you feel you accidentally boarded on Air France and landed in Paris. C'est la vie!- I try to fly Jet Blue just so I can eat and drink here. The Croque Madame is the best anywhere. Drinks are decent though the booze selection is somewhat lacking. I concur with Maille, Jeff is da bomb!
Pedro FachadaOctober 28, 2018Very nice French bistrô. Great onion soup and croque monsieur. The wine list is good and service is excellent. Best place in T5!- arbkvJune 11, 2014Awesome food. WAY better than your typical airport place. Check out onion soup and niçoise baguette sandwich.
MIMIMarch 8, 2023Always good service. Not French anymore but it’s a chill escape from other travelers
The Corcoran GroupJune 7, 2011Like a smaller Balthazar (they’re owned by the same people). Try the Steak Sandwich, The Salade Nicoise or the Sauteed Prawn Provencal.
The bartender is incredible nice and helpful. The go-to spot in T5
PamelaNovember 9, 2010Stellar French Toast. Friendly counter staff. The food comes from a kitchen is across the way. Espresso is great too. All around a great find.
AlyssaJanuary 23, 2013Chicken paillard is good. Ask for salad with half the dressing or on the side--it comes heavily dressed.
Foxxy BJune 2, 2017Shockingly pricey, even for airport food ($18 for a small chicken Caesar, entrées easily pass $30). Good selection of wine & beer, though.
Dan HollandMarch 12, 2020Friendly professional service, even asked and cared what time my flight boarded. Don’t even care the food was average, grata service is refreshing for an airport
eric bornemannSeptember 4, 2020They actually make the best cappuccino in the airport in the morning.
Steve GFebruary 11, 2012Ahi tuna salad was fresh and delicious. Staff was friendly and polite. Recommend!
Rakesh NigamJanuary 3, 2013Ask for less dressing on the frisée. With the egg, dressing isn't required
Kyle CraftonJuly 28, 2011Order wine by the bottle...JetBlue will let you bring whatever's left onto your flight.
SELENAAugust 9, 2014what's good here, you ask? not much. don't waste your time. premade food that's cold when it gets to you, mystery meat and rock hard biscuits. sad to see pleasant, competent waitstaff go to waste.
Jake BakerFebruary 10, 2012Check out Winter Wipeout after 8 on ABC. Also, Thursdays has the best hostess ever.
Lori RobertsJune 11, 2011If you like bacon, it is worth taking a flight to JFK just to have the frisee salad.
Breakfast. Illy coffee (AM only). Espresso (all day). Ask for jam with your toast.
Harry HawkOctober 3, 2011Similar menu to the fancier Resto nearby, but mostly cheaper by a few dollars a dish.
Mailliw NosnikrapJune 26, 2012This place has the beat bar man in New York City. Take a bow Jeff. Also does pretty decent food.
Jessica TSeptember 30, 2011I can never resist a sancerre and a croque madame here!! Even though it costs a small fortune
Leslie CampisiJuly 8, 2011The Croque Monsieur did not impress. Also note the order of fries is big enough for 2-3.
Jon GoldmannSeptember 16, 2018Not the greatest, but an escape from what would otherwise be a depressing airport terminal
CezaryJanuary 26, 2013this place really went down the tubes recently. mediocre food, ketchup in a plastic cup and a plastic knife to go with a regular fork. terrible.
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Brasserie La Vie
Terminal 5 (JFK International Airport)
New York, NY 11422
United States
New York, NY 11422
United States
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