Famous pancakes by day, themed happy hour by night on Smith Street
Café Luluc is a French-American bistro that has anchored Smith Street in Cobble Hill for more than two decades, best known for its fluffy pancakes and long weekend brunch lines. It is a walk-ins-only, cash-only spot at 214 Smith Street, with all-day breakfast alongside a full bistro menu of French and American plates. The pancakes, crisp at the edges and soft inside with fresh fruit and maple syrup, are the reason most people first come.
Beyond brunch, it runs from morning straight through dinner, with a garden patio out back and a newer late-lunch prix-fixe it calls the Drunch. Prices are gentle for the neighborhood, with mains averaging around $13. Keep in mind it takes cash only, though there is an ATM inside for convenience.
The Happy Hour
Café Luluc runs a themed happy hour Monday through Thursday from 4:30 to 7pm, and it is more generous than most bistros. Mussels Night on Monday, Pasta Night on Tuesday, and Tex-Mex Night on Thursday each pair $9.50 wine and cocktails with a discounted food special, while Wednesday’s Wine & Champagne Night takes every glass and bottle to half price for the evening. It is a strong reason to catch this Cobble Hill institution outside the brunch rush, just remember to bring cash.
The Room
The room is a classic, low-key French bistro, snug and unpretentious, with a garden patio out back that is a warm-weather draw. It gets packed and loud on weekend mornings, with waits that can run 20 minutes or more, but calms into a relaxed neighborhood spot on weeknights. It is walk-ins only and cash only, with an ATM on site.
Who Café Luluc Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Weekend pancakes | The famous fluffy pancakes are the signature dish and a Smith Street rite. |
| Half-price wine Wednesday | Every glass and bottle drops to half price all evening. |
| Themed weeknight happy hour | Mussels, pasta, or Tex-Mex nights pair $9.50 drinks with a food deal, 4:30–7pm. |
| Patio dinner | A garden out back makes for a relaxed warm-weather bistro meal. |
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Café Luluc FAQ
Does Café Luluc have a happy hour?
Yes. A themed happy hour runs Monday through Thursday from 4:30 to 7pm, and Wednesday brings half-price wine by the glass and bottle all evening.
Is Café Luluc cash only?
Yes, it is a cash-only establishment, though there is an ATM inside.
What is it famous for?
Its fluffy pancakes and its long-running Cobble Hill brunch, served all day.
Do they take reservations?
No, it is walk-ins only, and weekend mornings can bring a wait.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Café Luluc before visiting for a specific deal.