05/19/09

Totally Charming

by BritDolan

I have been here for both brunch and dinner and I have never had a bad experience with either the food or service. I do know a few of the people who USED to work there, but I have been back recently and the service was still great. Very knowledgeable and professional, and they know the wine list like the back of their hand! The food is great, very traditional and delish!

Definitely check it out!

• Pros: Great Outdoor Seating!
• Cons: Too Busy for Brunch

02/13/09

Don't go Here if You're Hungry...Poor value for portions

by Seattleeatout

Don't go hear if you're hungry. You'll walk away hungry! We had the sourdough pancakes - very very small pancake with about 3 pieces of fruit on it and 2 frozen pats of butter. Also had the egg/ham dish - fine, but nothing special at all. We also had a scone - very small served with frozen butter and also had yogurt with fruit. It had total of about 2 full spoonfuls of yogurt in it! It was a parfait full of fruit. Just say that on the menu so it's clear.

We will not be returning. Yes this place is cozy. But that's it.

We paid $40 for 2 people for breakfast. That is outrageous! And we're still hungry. We are certainly normal eaters and not over-eaters - the portions are substantially small, just as many other reviewers have said. It's really a bummer to fork out that much money and be so disappointed. Especially in this economy. And walk away still hungry!

And none of the dishes come with anything. You get one small pancake for $9. That's it. Nothing else on the plate. I got a pastry with mine, big deal. Usually you get maybe a piece of bacon, hash browns, something to make you feel like you are getting good value. Since when is it appropriate to charge almost $10 for a few bites. And everything else comes a la carte. Four Seaons Hotel doesn't even do that! Isn't this a neighborhood joint that should have affordable prices and good value?

Plus when we were walking out I saw a guy cutting fruit with no gloves on, someone else leaning on the table where he was cutting chatting and laughing with the person. And a woman drying pans right near that table. Shouldn't fresh fruit be cut away from all this activity. Yuck! Maybe some gloves?

No thanks. There are other great breakfast spots in the city where you get better value and great food. We just wasted $40 and I had to make breakfast for us when we got home. Bummer.

01/24/09

Simply Wonderful!!

by RoseDegambrinus

My husband and I have visited the Cafe a few times over the years, and I have to say, it has only got better with age. On our last visit there for dinner we were warmly greeted at the door, with the server taking our coats and welcoming us as if we were old friends. We were shown to our table and quickly offered drinks, which we decided would be some wine. They have a great wine list and as a wine lover I can tell you, they have some real values on the list if you know what to look for.

I have always enjoyed the food there, but I was so impressed by our food this time. There is a new chef and he is really doing a great job with the menu. My husbands cassoulet was probably the best version of the dish we have ever had--including one we had in France! The frites were just perfect too--what a combination! The desserts we had were delicious, I had a chocolate cake and he had Ice cream, and both were so good we were stealing from eachothers plates. We had a great dinner and will definately be back for more!

• Pros: great food and service
• Cons: an a busy night you better have reservations