French Meadow Bakery & Cafe is committed to serving organic and natural foods grown locally from farmers we know and trust, paying attention to the body's needs that are ever changing with the seasons. We were the first certified organic bakery in the US.
"I was aware of French Meadow Cafe as a bakery but didn't know they served meals as well. Had my first dinner there the other night and the food and service were excellent. Would recommend this to anyone looking for good, reasonably-priced meals. Also has a nice atmosphere, beer and wine selection."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"I decided to order something different and went with the Tempeh Chorizo & Sweet Corn Arepas. I found the dish bland and I am confident it was missing the tempeh chorizo. The waitress was sure it was in the dish. If it was, it had no flavor and missing that flavor ruined the entire dish."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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"The food, as always, was very good. The service unfortunately was not. My server was aloof and inexperienced. We had been seated for 35 minutes and never received a basket of bread. I finally had to go ask the host if he could bring us some. I ordered an appetizer and specifically requested it be brought out before my meal but everything arrived at once. My server never came by to ask how the food was or to see if we wanted a second glass of wine. We eat at the French Meadow almost every week. The food is great, the atmosphere is nice, but the service is spotty and has very high turnover. There are one or two experienced waiters that I specifically request when I can to avoid an unpleasant dining evening."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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"The waitress and hostess were not very knowledgeable when it came to describing items on the menu. Also the waitress was not very attentive to our table."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2012
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"The food was very good. I love that it is organic & GMO free. I appreciate that they offer food for all of us: vegan, vegetarian, gluten sensitive, & meat eaters alike. The staff are helpful & friendly. The venue is noisy and does not lend itself to conversation in a group, but typical for a cafe. I will definitely go again."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"The menu is wonderful and the food delicious. It's a small place and the tables were tight but vibrant enough that I didn't feel as though our conversation was flowing into anyone elses space. The halibut was a bit overcooked and I told the server. She notified the kitchen and they corrected the mistake going forward and gave me 20% off my meal - which I thought was fair since I ate it anyway."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"Wonderful selections for vegan, gluten free & everyone else! Best selection & tasting desserts I've had since being diagnosed gluten intolerant! Already verbally recommended it. Will be back."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"I really think this place is better for breakfast and lunch. I've never been disappointed for Breakfast/Lunch, but I just wasn't impressed with what I ordered for dinner and the service was really average. The dessert was especially mediocre. We waited a really long time for our waitress to come take our orders--it was like they didn't know who was going to be serving us, even though we had a reservation. And, even though I was specific on the reservation that we were celebrating my birthday, my partner had to coordinate getting a birthday dessert from the server. I think the server should have mentioned it at the beginning--"I hear someone is celebrating a birthday" or something like that. They just seemed super disorganized."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2011
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"We had a great time. It was a little noisy, but not so much that you couldn't talk over it. The food was excellent, and the service was very helpful but not intrusive."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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"For value and great food along with attentive service one cannot beat the French Meadow Bakery Cafe. The menu is always varied and interesting and never disappoints. We love this place!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for lunch
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"Food was great! I saw a number of items on their menu that I wanted to try. Excellent wine and beer list. I was looking forward to ordering dessert, but our server disappeared. We had to flag her down and giver her our cards before she brought out the bill so we could make our next reservation."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Excellent dinner. My husband of 40 years has told me he hates brussel sprouts and I never prepare. The chicken dinner came with brussel sprouts and he ate every one. Raved about how good they were. Would love the recipe."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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"We went to French Meadow for Valentine's day dinner. The atmosphere was romantic, and we both enjoyed the decor. The bread was delicious. I ordered the butternut squash ravioli. While it was very good, the brown butter sauce made it very sweet, and it was difficult to keep eating after a while. My fiance had the thai basil sandwich, which he liked and ate everything on his plate. He would rate it as very good, but not amazing. For dessert, I had the pretty in pink cake. It was good, a little dry though. My fiance had the creme brulee tart. We both thought it had too much crust. I was a bit disappointed that they were out of both my first choices for wine and dessert. I will come back, but maybe try breakfast/brunch next time!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic
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"I always have a hard time choosing between the noicse salad and the salmon- they are both amazing. The servers are very friendly and generally you can do a substitution with no problem."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"our table was extremely cramped. there wasn't room for the plates and glasses we were brought. it was noisy and difficult to talk. our entrees came as we were still eating our salads and we had to send them back, both because we weren't ready AND there wasn't room. Our server was very kind and actually attentive but unfortunately the overall experience wasn't great. The food was OK but nothing special."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
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"Normally I think French Meadow has a great, romantic atmosphere in the evenings. However, on Valentine's Day, they had the lights turned way up (not dimmed like usual), which was odd for the occasion. Our server greeted us by saying "What's up?" and was not very attentive. We will be back because we love the food and are regulars, but our Valentine's experience was very disappointing."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Your hostess was unfriendly and your server consistently rushed our table. Also, I was supposed to be offered a choice of sides with my meal and the sever failed to present me with those options and simply made the choice for me what I would eat. I won't be returning and I won't recommend this establishment to others."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
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"We made reservations and got right in when we arrived--very nice! It was cozy (cramped) but great family atmosphere. Nice selection of vegan and gluten free items. The butternut squash ravioli was perfect. The chorizo tempeh with 2 corn alepas was very tasty as well--guacamole was amazing! However,we thought the food was a bit too pricey relative to the serving size. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and came back to the table just often enough."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
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"French Meadow is one of my favorite spots for brunch or lunch. The staff is usually very helpful, the food comes out quick, and is always delicious. Brunch can sometimes get very crowded so either make a reservation or get there early! As for dinner - most of the same things apply. I love the food, service, and atmosphere. The food has started to get a little more expensive, but for the quality - it is worth it! I can't wait for their new wine bar."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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"Loved the food. Nicoise salad was beautiful and tasty. My date and I shared the cappuccino torte, and enjoyed a bottle of the Bodegas Ochoa Tempranillo. While the wine list is certainly not large, it is selective and likely to please more distinguishing palates. Excellent service."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, great for lunch
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"Delicious food. We appreciate the information about ingredients and the gluten free choices, as my husband and I have food sensitivities. Love the side of greens especially. So yummy and good for you too. Hard to find greens prepared simply like that in a restaurant."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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