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| - I'm definitely a fan of this place. I would've given it 5 stars, but I'd like to come back and try more of their food before I assign 5 stars.
The ambiance is fantastic. I haven't been in France, but it's certainly how I *imagine* a French cafe would be. Very earthy and bohemian. Good spacing between tables, however the place is busy, so despite the spacing, I wouldn't take a date here (except to take out a giant cookie to share or something).
I've read reviews that say the people who work here give bad service and are unfriendly. I haven't witnessed this myself. The worst I can say about the service is that it *can* be slow at times and that sometimes it's adequate -- they do their job and that's it. No spontaneous smiles or small talk. I think one reviewer got it spot on when she said the service here can be hit or miss. In comparison, the people who work at the Starbucks next door are friendly, chatty and flirty. Too bad! Perhaps the owner of Le Gourmand should try to steal Starbucks' employees!
Coffee is good. Very nice flavor. My preference is for something stronger, but it's certainly stronger than most coffee places you see. When Starbucks next door brews, say, a Verona blend or a French Roast blend, Starbucks will be stronger. However, other than Starbuck's darker blends, the coffee here is about on par with a typical Starbucks bold blend. The difference is, of course, is that it's about 50 cents cheaper here than Starbucks. Of course, you can get super cheap refills at Starbucks, so if you plan on getting refills, Starbucks is the better place to go. If not, then I'd come here.
The Americano was NOT bitter as one reviewer commented. It was a typical Americano. If anything, I wish it were more bitter. I thought it was weak for an Americano.
Note: the Yelp entry says WiFi is free here. I don't think Le Gourmand has WiFi, however, Starbucks WiFi from next door does reach this restaurant very nicely. I'm pretty sure they were on Starbucks WiFi without knowing it.
Food Reviews:
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Croissant w/Cheddar, Bacon and Egg: A+
Yes, that's right. A+. I almost never give A+. For something to get an A+, I will want to have it again, and again, and again. I need to think back and say "You know? That food I had 2 weeks ago really kicked ass!". Their breakfast croissant w/cheddar, bacon, and egg qualifies for this coveted position. It is one of my favorite breakfasts anywhere. I think about it for days. Get it grilled. You'll be in heaven.
I plan on trying some of their cookies and quiche. Once I do, I'll update this review. If they're nearly as good as the breakfast croissant, this will be a 5 star restaurant!
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