Cafe Un Deux Trois has announced it is closing, bringing its decades-long run to an end. Known for its casual atmosphere and French dishes, the restaurant has been a go-to spot for diners in New York.
Classic French Eatery Un Deux Trois Bids Goodbye
A Times Square staple since 1977, Cafe Un Deux Trois offers a menu that combines French classics like steak frites and Boeuf Bourguignon with NYC’s juicy burgers and sandwiches. The restaurant announced that it will be closing down after 48 unmissable years of service.
“After 48 unforgettable years, Café Un Deux Trois is closing its doors — and with it, we say goodbye to an era defined by extraordinary leadership,” the restaurant said in a post. The eatery dedicated the post to its long-time General Manager, Randy St. Louis, who worked at the cafe through changing neighborhoods and shifting industry tides.
“For 29 years, Randy St. Louis has been the steady hand, the calm presence, and the heart of this restaurant. As General Manager, Randy didn’t just run Un Deux Trois; he protected it. Through changing neighborhoods, shifting industry tides, late nights, packed dining rooms, Broadway crowds, and quiet mornings, he carried this place with integrity, grace, and unmatched professionalism,” the post read.
In another post, the restaurant urged its followers to share memories of the place as it prepares to shut down. The restaurant said it wanted to celebrate the moments that truly mattered throughout its journey.
“For nearly five decades, this restaurant has been about love, family, laughter, celebrations, and connection. By sharing your stories and snapshots, you’ll help us send Un Deux Trois off with a smile, wrapped in the joy of the people who made it special. Merci!” the post read.
End of Broadway’s Favorite Gathering Spot
Cafe Un Deux Trois is renowned as a social hub where Broadway stars, producers, and many other known names have visited. It has been a go-to spot for post-show toasts and pre-theater dinners. The closure signals the end of a space that was as much about connection and Broadway culture as it was about food.
American Television Journalist Deborah Roberts wrote in a post, “Café Un Deux Trois has been a mainstay since I first moved to New York 35 years ago.”
“Typically, while running late for a Broadway show, this authentic feeling French Bistro, with its rustic columns, warm vibes, and chipper wait staff, has nourished us quickly and happily before the curtain rises. Dependable and crackling with cheer, we’ve had countless burgers, salads, and tasty slices of quiche,” she said.
Noting that the establishment is, disappointingly, closing its doors, it was bad news for so many theatergoers.
“How sad for so many theater goers. We just had to have a final meal to say goodbye. Thank you to the wonderful staff and managers who always rose to the occasion and then some,” she concluded.
More than a French bistro, Cafe Un Deux Trois stood as a welcoming stop for Broadway regulars and New Yorkers alike. Its departure is the end of a memorable chapter in Manhattan’s Theatre District.
