Matisse Bistro

501 W Broadway SUITE 103, San Diego
(619) 255-1588

Recent Reviews

B ES

Go inside lobby of 501 Office building. If you don’t know that this cafe is inside the back of the lobby of the office building at 501 Broadway, you’ll never find this place. There’s no sign outside for the bistro.I had the chicken salad sandwich. It was delicious.For us wannabe coffee snobs... The double espresso was bitter; perhaps because it was a little larger than I expected and using more water to provide a larger portion risks making a bitter espresso due to over extraction. The pastries looked delicious.Shop is cute, clean and comfy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Maggy del Muro

One of the few nice places in Downtown, with delicious and reasonably priced food. I will definitely

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kayla S.

I dine here every time I'm in town! The ambiance is great, love the old architecture. Great food and always top notch service. Definitely worth planning for a date night!

Patricia C.

I had their southwest quinoa bowl and added chicken for lunch. It had a slight kick to it but wasn't particularly spicy. The avocado was fresh, as were the other ingredients. The sauce that came on the side was good- it was like a smoky chipotle aioli with a bit of tanginess. I liked the flavor profile of the whole meal. The portion size was a bit on the smaller side but it was very tasty. I came here during jury duty and it was super close to the courthouse. The other reviews are true- you can't see signage for the restaurant on the outside of the building, but just go into the office building and it is within the lobby. It was clean, had nice decor, and the staff was friendly. I look forward to trying their sandwiches and some of their other items!

Javier Morgan

The staff and the dirty Chai are awesome here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brewed Coffee

Jaylen B.

This place is underrated. Amazing food every single trip & everyone who works here is a pleasure

Mary Brown

Very nice counter service lunch spot in the Koll building downtown. The turkey with pesto aioli on ciabatta was delicious. The food is fresh, portions are large, and the toasted ciabatta is incredible. It makes the sandwich. The fruit infused water is a nice touch. The restaurant serves sandwiches, wraps and salads. The atmosphere is bright, clean and efficient.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Alex P.

Great little place tucked away inside a large building. Very friendly service and great vibe. While slightly difficult to find, you can still see its location through the glass in the main building.I ordered two of the Feritta's, and both were delicious. Service was quick after ordering. I would highly recommend this place for a quick stop to grab and go, or a casual business luncheon. I will be sure to share this little gem with my co workers.Prices on their website and on Yelp don't currently match; expect to pay about an additional $2 per item. Still totally worth it.

Teri F.

Ordered a salad and added shrimp which was an extra 5 dollars and received only 4 shrimp. What the heck. Not worth the money

Sofia M.

Everything here is delish and the service is beyond! Their food is fresh and every time I try something new off the menu, I am amazed. The food quality is a 10! From a simple salad to a handcrafted panini.

The Mane

Great service and staff as well as food. Just too loud at times from music played too loud an cackling from staff

The “Victor Newman” III

Great service and staff as well as food. Just too loud at times from music played too loud an cackling from staff

Nate R.

It was a super average breakfast burrito made with items I didn't order. (Wrong eggs and no bacon available). Also slow to make the food items. I'm sure it was a fluke but still I'm being generous with a 3.

Corissa Scaffide

So good! I got the Mediterranean Chicken Pesto with a side of chipotle sauce and a side salad. Everything was fresh and delicious! The chipotle sauce may have been the best I’ve ever had. Pesto and chipotle may not be the combo for everyone but it was great in my opinion. The dressing for salad was also amazing! The ciabatta bread was really tasty - perfect amount of crisp exterior and soft interior. Everything was so good, I decided I had to go back and get dessert. I got a lemon bar for dessert and it did not disappoint. The lemon flavor was spectacular.On top of everything, the service was outstanding. The man who helped me was friendly to everyone who walked in, including myself. Prices were also very reasonable and they have a variety of options to choose from.I also appreciate the eco-conscious serve ware and takeout containers they had. It’s a little thing for us, but huge for the Earth and I think that means a lot.

Lynn H.

Wonderful service, very good food, very friendly staff, good prices, very clean and peaceful place to sit and eat. Delicious salads, coffee, pastas, etc.

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