Lively UES brunch-and-cocktail spot with standout breakfast burritos and creative small plates; service can be disorganized and policies inflexible, but food is generally strong for the price.
Café Maud presents a mixed brunch experience with genuine strengths undermined by operational friction. Strong food quality anchored by signature dishes like the breakfast burrito and crispy rice tuna is offset by inconsistent execution—cold plates and overcooked eggs appear regularly. Recent food safety concerns and uneven service ranging from attentive to dismissive, combined with tight seating and host friction, prevent this lively UES spot from reaching higher ground despite its attractive design and neighborhood appeal.
One caveat: Service can be slow or curt, especially at the host stand during rush times