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Brasserie l'Express

3.9 (707 reviews)
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Camambert Burger with bacon and French fries

Mentioned as hot, delicious with great presentation, highlighting it as a standout dish.

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Fish and Chips

Recommended alongside the burger, praised for being hot and delicious.

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Oysters

Described as cheap and delicious, indicating good value and quality.

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Duck

Specifically recommended by a reviewer as a great dish.

5

Croque saumon chèvre with homemade fries and salad

Described as very tasty, indicating a well-liked traditional dish with homemade sides.

6

Menu du jour

Frequently praised for being excellent, good value, and reflecting the chef's talent, recommended for those wanting to try daily specials.

Location details

17 Pl. François 1er, Cognac, 16100, FR

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Hours

Monday 7 AM to 11 PM
Tuesday 7 AM to 11 PM
Wednesday 7 AM to 11 PM
Thursday 7 AM to 11 PM
Friday 7 AM to 11 PM
Saturday 7 AM to 11 PM
Sunday 7 AM to 11 PM

About Brasserie l'Express

Brasserie l'Express is a brasserie and restaurant in Cognac, France. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating available. Reviewers consistently praise the food quality, friendly and helpful service, and good value for money. Commonly mentioned dishes include fish and chips, crepes, homemade fries, beef tartare, kidneys, and mulled wine.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Bimpli
  • Cheque Dejeuner
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Meal coupons
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Pluxee
  • Ticket Restaurant
  • Credit cards

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Frequently asked questions

What is Brasserie l'Express known for?

It is especially known for fish and chips, which multiple reviewers called the best in the area, along with crepes, homemade fries, and oysters. People also mention the large wine and cognac selection and quick, friendly service in the heart of Cognac.

What dishes are most recommended at Brasserie l'Express?

Reviewers most often highlight fish and chips, crepes, homemade fries, beef tartare, kidneys, and oysters. Other specific mentions include the Camambert Burger with bacon, Caesar salad, and the menu de jour, which guests said was good value.

What is the atmosphere like at Brasserie l'Express?

The setting is described as a quaint, corner brasserie with both indoor and patio seating, plus a bar and live music. It suits groups, tourists, and solo diners, and several reviews note the staff speak English and make guests feel at home.

Is Brasserie l'Express good value, and what is the price range?

The listed price range is €10 to €20, and reviewers repeatedly say the food is not too pricey and gives you a lot for your money. Large portions, cheap oysters, and a well-priced menu de jour come up often in the reviews.

How busy does Brasserie l'Express get, and when should you go?

It can fill up quickly at lunch, with one review noting the restaurant was nearly full within minutes of a 12:15 arrival. If you want a calmer visit, reservations are accepted, and the restaurant also serves dinner earlier than some places, which reviewers appreciated.

Is parking available at Brasserie l'Express?

Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.

Is Brasserie l'Express kid-friendly?

Yes, Brasserie l'Express is good for kids.

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