Chez Cani Café & Bistro

Had lunch
Didn't know what to order because they had a large selection for such a small place. Got a Burger really but it was amazing. Nothing like a American burger. I thought, wow if this is that great I want to return for dinner sometime. The burger had a special sauce, was on a crusty like french bread bun, and was cooked to order. It was dressed.
I had med done. Of course the menu was much more than a burger. Check it out
You won't be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was fantastic. Coffee was so good! Strange decor and layout-- French countryside and also Paris? Service was good. It's just very strange inside. Could use a consultant to unify the style and setup. I advise anyone in the area to go to this place because surely some box chain will bully it out in the next five years, so try it while you can. It's hard running a business and wearing all the hats. Like I said, the food was fantastic and the service was lovely. I'll go back again next time I come visit, maybe make my order to go. That's another thing that could definitely help, since the place is already modeled for cafe vibes. Maybe lean into that. Oh also I got WAY upcharged for substituting an item, did not expect that. But again, it was delicious and I will go back if I get the opportunity.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have been to this family owned business twice and the food is incredible. This French family makes the food on the spot, fresh and straight to the table. Delicious!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Quiche Lorraine

What a wonderful place for a family brunch. The chef even accommodated our daughter’s soy allergy and was able to prepare everything soy free for us. The cappuccino was so smooth and the French lemonade was a big hit with the kids. All the food was fresh, full of flavor, and just delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was really excited to come here but unfortunately I can say we won't be back. The place was obviously understaffed and one waitress was trying to take care of the entire restaurant. The greeting was less than excited because she was overwhelmed and did not want another table, understandably. But we didn't mind waiting and being patient, as both of us have worked in food service before and completely understand the stress. Took a while to get our order taken, again, not that big of an issue. But the main problem we had was with the food. Everything was extremely greasy. Not the yummy buttery French bread that we were expecting. Like straight up oily. Barely any meat in the Philly cheese steak. One single pitiful egg on the breakfast croissant sandwich and pretty much no ham. Maybe they know this, because they absolutely load the plate with potatoes instead (unseasoned and flavorless). The lattes were delicious! But the food left a lot to be desired. Even the apple crepe just didn't have a lot of flavor, and the crepe was rather soggy. Not a spot that I would recommend or return to.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Délicieux! I highly recommend the eggs, Benedict and the crêpe tatin. The owners are lovely, and have blessed Melbourne with a delicious authentic ‘café Français’.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This bistro has a good location and a spacious interior with ample seating. The waitress for our visit was friendly and efficient. Unfortunately the food and drink was a bit of a letdown. The American coffee (filter coffee) was acidic and not what you expect at a restaurant that calls itself a cafe. The French onion soup was an interesting interpretation of classic peasant food. The broth was good, with plenty of beef flavor. There was no bread in the soup however and only a token sliver of cheese on top. Considering the price for a cup was only $5, it's hard to be overly critical. The turkey sandwich and fries were served hot. The fries had a glistening layer of extremely hot oil on them, which may it may not appeal to you. They were thick cut and could be fresh although given how uniform they were, I suspect they are from US Foods or Cisco. We overheard someone speaking French in the kitchen, which certainly lends an air of authenticity. However it didn't translate into a culinary delight. For the area, this probably qualifies as a good place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

5 Star Kiss the Chef!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quiche Lorraine

Nice place. At most places the only option with eggs is some form of potatoes or grits, so it was nice to see the small salad.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best French food around, closest pastries to walking the streets of Paris.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service was good. Food was a disappointment. I didn’t enjoy my omelet. We expected the french bread with jam and chocolate pastry to be much better for the price but they both seemed to be store bought and the jam was just Smuckers.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Friendly and polite service. The waitress was amazing! Food was awesome! Will definitely be a regular!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Consistently good breakfast and lunch. Always welcoming and they treat you like family. Good chill atmosphere with French cafe music playing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Trifle expensive double burger, but terrific.
Great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quiche Lorraine

I was craving a good French breakfast, and since my favorite spot was closed, I Googled crepes and this café popped up. So off we went! It’s located in a nice shopping center, and the space itself was clean and welcoming. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive.

My daughter ordered an iced cappuccino and the salmon eggs Benedict. I went with a warm cappuccino and the traditional French breakfast, which comes with your choice of a croissant or a chocolatine (chocolate croissant) I opted for the chocolate croissant along with French bread, butter, and jam.

My daughter loved her meal—she said the salmon was perfectly cooked and everything tasted delicious. Her drink was also a hit.

My experience, however, was a bit mixed. I had asked for my chocolate croissant and French bread to be warmed, but when they arrived, they were cold—like straight-from-the-fridge cold, not just room temp. The butter that came with it was also hard and cold, so I couldn’t spread it on the bread at all. That was disappointing, especially since the rest of the breakfast had potential.

All in all, the service was great and the setting was nice, but I wish more care had been taken in warming up my food as requested. I’d still give it another try for the crepes, just with different expectations next time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5