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| - Patachou is always busy. Hugging the corner of Macperhson and Yonge it's a hot spot for watching the busy Rosedale inhabitants shuffle between antique stores, speciality shops and other up town errands. Plenty of light fills their restaurant and the constant come and go of the customers creates an easing eb and flow to the restaurant vibe. I like the vibe of the restaurant but I've never been blown away by their food.
The few times I have eaten at Patachou have been at lunch, which could explain why it's perpetually been my fourth choice during my lunch break. There's not many options in Rosedale for lunch so Patachou gets jammed pack. They've usually run out of what I want by the time I've gotten there and last time I was there I found a hair in my sandwich. I could only imagine the atrocities if the couple sitting in front of me had found that same hair. DONT FRET! I don't think the 'hair-thing' is a common occurrence for them. Patachou serves a variety of sandwiches, a few soups (and soup of the day), some larger entree options and they have daily fresh made salads at the front counter you can order in or to go. I'd be careful if you're taking to go, the price can escalate real quick. They also have a shelf filled with patisserie, oozing with charm, begging to be eaten.
PLUS - They give you a basket of bread when you arrive for eating in. French baguette, for the most part, fresh. Oh, how I miss Paris.
As you probably already know about the Rosedale area, everything is over priced - comes with the territory. I usually don't mind this, but get a little irritated when I'm spending $8-$10 on a sub par sandwich, which doesn't even come with a side salad. I won't be rushing into Patachou any time soon for lunch but I will probably jump in when I'm craving a croissant or pain au chocolat. I don't know how I haven't tried one yet - from all of the reviewers it sounds like it's a must. I'll report once I've done the deed.
Overall, I give a 3 star rating. Service is friendly, atmosphere is light and inviting and the food is fine but not great.
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