Cafe Zona Sur
“Their chocolate croissants are a much-needed addition to the neighborhood and their brunch menu was almost too good– so hard to choose!”
“The egg torta is delicious, as is their salad with grilled chicken, and steak sammy if you are in the mood.”
“They serve La Colombe coffee and Colson pastries on weekday mornings, which is a lovely stop before getting on the train.”
Cafe Zona Sur
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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It's humid and hot. We made a reservation very much in advance, but apparently our booth was given to another party an hour earlier but was not told there was a big party coming in. We had to sit outside in the heat with no breeze because there were to many umbrellas covering the top and the fences were high.
The food was good, not exceptional but good. The reason why the review is so low was because it was so hot that no one enjoyed their food. The toddler in our group was dropping sweat, no one was happy. It would have been better if we were sitting inside, but unfortunately it wasn't broth to our attention that we could move inside when now seats freed up.
As a new parent- nothing is better than a staff that is accommodating. The food was awesome and we were a group of 7. The service was friendly and prompt!
Very questionable cleanliness. I'm pretty sure I got a mild bout of food poisoning from eating here.
Right away I noticed that the glasses and silverware was stained and had smears of who knows what.
We were also originally seated at a table that was very warped and sloped heavily enough that we didn't want to sit there because we feared that our food would slide off the table.
The food itself was fine. The steak sammy was bland and not worth $14. The French toast was undercooked in certain spots. The best thing I tasted was probably the guacamole that came with the huevos rancheros.
The service was ok. I felt like we were being rushed out even though there were open tables and no one was waiting. Definitely did not feel welcome.
Overall, not a good experience. I will not be returning.
I had a lovely time at Cafe Zona Sur on Friday. They had been on my list for a while.
When we walked in, the woman behind the counter greeted us with a smile and told us to sit anywhere we'd like. The place was not full, so we chose a quiet seat behind the counter so we can eat in peace of course.
Our waitress came over and brought us water, menu and coffees right away. I will suggest that they might want to change the pitcher they bring the milk in. We kept having to ask for refills on milk each time we got more coffee. It would have just been easier to bring us the entire cow (Only half kidding). Anyhow, I was dealing with a slight work emergency and she was still, so patient while waiting for me to decide what to order.
We ordered the Margarita pizza, breakfast eggs, and avocado on toast. The pizza came first and we kinda, sorta devoured it in almost one bite. It was focaccia style, a beautiful crust, good ratio of cheese to tomatoes. (No sauce)
I ordered the eggs over easy and that's exactly how they were served. The home fries though, I will be raving about those forever. I'm not sure what or how they make them but those are one of if not the best home fries I've ever had.
The price was perfect too. All around a great breakfast spot and I look forward to returning for more.
Surprised why I haven't written a review here! Been to Cafe Zona Sur a couple of times and I have nothing but great experiences to remember this spot by. I really enjoy the ambiance here, it has a coffee shop feel and the music is very soothing. If it was walking distance from my house, I would much rather go here than go to other coffeehouses.
I love coming here for breakfast, I've tried the huevos rancheros which comes with eggs, black beans, avocado and one layer of tortilla underneath. When I first saw it I honestly wasn't impressed and was feeling disappointed, but all the flavor put together hit the spot and I was happy and full at the end of my meal. The fluffy pancakes were also very delicious! I also enjoy their french fries it is packed with just the right amount of flavor and crunch. I do have to say that I didn't like their iced latte, although the coffee is good and I will surely stop by here to get me a nice cup of caffeine fix. Last but not the least, the tiramisu needs to be mentioned and praised. It is simply a taste of sweet paradise. Cafe Zona Sur I will be back for more!
This is such a hidden gem in sunset park . I have been here three times now and every time the food is always delicious . I love the variety in their menu and the food always taste fresh . The servers are awesome and they have a great outdoor seating area in the back . I love coming here because the food is consistent . Not to mention their sangria is also great!
A sporadic brunch idea brought us here on a Saturday afternoon. Leo and Rada chose this location due to the overflow of reviews on Yelp. The place is a 30-40min drive from Rego Park but well worth the drive. The cafe is not in the best of neighborhoods but the food more than makes up for the scenery. 6 of us were on hand during brunch with 2 females pregnant so "technically" the total was 8. The menu was mouth watering. We ordered an assortment of dishes ranging from the huevos rancheros to the hanger steak. The pesto margarita pizza with eggs was amazing!! Highly recommend that. The pancakes were awesome as well. We all enjoyed the food and the company. One negative was that I got stiffed on turkey bacon, they only brought me one piece!! Who does that!? Then I talked to the busboy and he brought me an extra 2 slices. That kinda , sorta, maybe, not really made up for it. But otherwise a nice , cozy brunch spot.
I had reviewed this previously, but wanted to update.
During the week, with the right weather, the outdoor is comfortable and quiet.
Nice Latin music plays in the background.
Couple all that with a very broad and diverse brunch menu and I'm a happy camper.
My caprese sandwich, with tomato, fresh mozzarella and rosemary infused foccacia bread, made for a delightful morning. Other selections, leave this a nice menu compared with other more expensive restaurants with limited brunch or breakfast menus during the week.
Worth it.