The cafè this morning is closed. No sign about it. The doors are simply closed and no one is inside. Even when the place is open it's quite difficult to get a coffe because one day they are out of milk and an other day they are out of syrups and what not. Would be nice to have reliable place to get coffee inside the botanical garden.
Jose Perez
Horrible service and horrible reception - I could not even purchase a water bottle and soda because of the dispensing and sarcasm and terrible deminor of the attendant. HORRIBEL
Mali Blunt (Mali)
Honesty time. I’m not just throwing out 5 stars just for kicks and giggles. I think my experience is a testament to the value of genuine people behind a service. I didn’t have expectations besides convenience-priced-bumped, small-cup-sized, basic, flavorless coffee. I came in early before the crowd and met Shayla and Gabriel. It was a coldish morning so I just wanted something warm to hold while walking around. I tend to frequent cafes as an hobby and get their most famous/ordered (and sometimes least ordered) coffees. After being told that there were no featured flavors (Really? What a missed opportunity ATG. Seriously.) I told them to just have fun with the coffee and make whatever they want, I’ll pay it. Both Shayla and Gabriel were peaches who delivered to the positive vibes of my experience but Gabriel…geez. Gabriel concocted one of the most amazing cinnamon, oat milk coffees (I’m not doing it justice, he did other things to it…probably alchemy. I don’t even like oat milk…) I have ever tasted. All of the flavors were balanced and present without masking the coffee and felt like I was drinking a warm hug. I was expecting a bland and boring drink but got wizardry in the process. I don’t know about anyone else, but if it’s Gabriel with your coffee and Shayla with the smile, you’re in for a treat if you let them play. I wish the gardens allowed bigger cups because I wanted to buy another one. It’s a missed opportunity to have a cafe and not explore the talents of the staff at such a unique location.
M Liquid Health Helen Brown
Service quick food good
Sean Lee (Sean)
If you think of coffee while visiting the botanical garden, come here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Melanie
Bad food... don't try anything fancy on their menu. Even the waitress said their best item was their fries. It's probably a good call to keep to their fish and chips. But knowing that, and coming with low expectations, the view was beautiful and it is convenient if your at the botanical garden. I wouldn't go to the botanical garden for the restaurant though.
Cara
Food was very good, had reservations and was on time and place was basically empty but still had to wait 10-15 minutes for table, then they turned away 4-5 groups to dine and quickly closed the restaurant?!?!?
arthur
As long-time members, we have eaten here many times, and up until now it has been a very pleasant experience. This was our sixth time eating here, and while the food was delicious, we were disappointed with the service. With many staff members wandering around the restaurant, our waiter seemed to ignore us. He took our orders, but he never checked in with us again. While the restaurant was busy, it definitely was not short staffed. Fortunately, we were sitting right near a water station, so we could refill our glasses. We saw our server many times, always serving other tables. After almost ten minutes having finished our meals, and sitting at a table filled with empty dishes, I had to stop the manager to ask for to go boxes and wonder if we were going to get a chance at desert. At least the manager cleaned off most of our finished dishes and got our waiter to hand us a to go box. After a few more minutes I had to ask the manager for our check, which our server brought a few minutes later. no bag to carry the to go box in... I had to go back to the service are to get one. My birthday with my wife and daughter. Fortunately, we are pretty patient and could laugh it off.... but it did have a bad aftertaste. Sorry.
Youarewhatyoueat
it took us 45 minutes to get our first drink. Lots of mistakes in the order. They ran out of a tequila. My husband normally drinks and suggested another one and the bill came to $100 for two drinks. Any good server would inform the client that the drink would be $50. the appetizers and entrées came out at all different times. The service was very slow and took almost 2 hours. It wasted a whole night and we could not see the gardens with the time left . we have visited this restaurant several times and I've never received this kind of service. The server and manager were apologetic and nice and I don't think it was their fault. But for the money and the timing, this was unacceptable.
Jeff
The restaurant was out of more than half of their options. That's not good when you go to a restaurant expecting to get a full menu and they have an ordered properly. The air condition was also broken and it was extremely hot in there. This Restaurant needs to do better and I think they also need to have a brunch option on Sunday.
What a lovely place for lunch, an airy and cool spot in the middle of the gardens with lots of foot traffic going by outside the floor to ceiling windows for people watching; lovely food; attentive service; a bit slow, so you need to come when you're relaxed and wanting to enjoy the view and experience.
Jason and Tara
Very awesome service and fabulous food! The entire staff and our waiter were so attentive and accommodating with our large group that included our 14 month old twins. We had a perfect table on the patio and everything was perfect! Can't wait to come back!
Laura
Amazing! We visited the Botanical Gardens and had lunch at LongLeaf. Both vegetarians we had several options and enjoyed everything we had. A mushroom Tartar appetizer was very good. We had the squash blossom rissoto and mushroom gnocci both very good . Enjoyed a dessert as well. While the restaurant was busy, the envrionment/setting was lovely...great decor and furnishings. The service was stellar and we loved our wait staff. Not one complaint. The price may have been a little high for veggie dishes but realze you aren't just paying for the food. I will definitely go back.
Anne
We ate outside on a quiet Wednesday in the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. The food was great as always and the atmosphere can't be beat! I brought a friend who was visiting Atlanta from out of town and she was really delighted by everything! I think Longleaf is my favorite go to spot for a delicious meal in an ideal setting. Isabella served us graciously and beautifully although indicating by the end of the meal that this was her first night serving "on the floor" after her two week training. It is nice to know that the staff is well trained and that the standards will be maintained even as there may be turnover.
Bob
We ordered two appetizers and one entre to split. Maybe we weren't clear about the order they should be served but we received the appetizers over 10 minutes before the entre. Because of what we ordered it worked out well and we just ate the entre as the appetizer but we've had problems like this before where the appetizers either arrive before or at the same time as the entre so usually we order entrees when we receive the appetizers.
The cafè this morning is closed. No sign about it. The doors are simply closed and no one is inside. Even when the place is open it's quite difficult to get a coffe because one day they are out of milk and an other day they are out of syrups and what not. Would be nice to have reliable place to get coffee inside the botanical garden.
Horrible service and horrible reception - I could not even purchase a water bottle and soda because of the dispensing and sarcasm and terrible deminor of the attendant. HORRIBEL
Honesty time. I’m not just throwing out 5 stars just for kicks and giggles. I think my experience is a testament to the value of genuine people behind a service. I didn’t have expectations besides convenience-priced-bumped, small-cup-sized, basic, flavorless coffee. I came in early before the crowd and met Shayla and Gabriel. It was a coldish morning so I just wanted something warm to hold while walking around. I tend to frequent cafes as an hobby and get their most famous/ordered (and sometimes least ordered) coffees. After being told that there were no featured flavors (Really? What a missed opportunity ATG. Seriously.) I told them to just have fun with the coffee and make whatever they want, I’ll pay it. Both Shayla and Gabriel were peaches who delivered to the positive vibes of my experience but Gabriel…geez. Gabriel concocted one of the most amazing cinnamon, oat milk coffees (I’m not doing it justice, he did other things to it…probably alchemy. I don’t even like oat milk…) I have ever tasted. All of the flavors were balanced and present without masking the coffee and felt like I was drinking a warm hug. I was expecting a bland and boring drink but got wizardry in the process. I don’t know about anyone else, but if it’s Gabriel with your coffee and Shayla with the smile, you’re in for a treat if you let them play. I wish the gardens allowed bigger cups because I wanted to buy another one. It’s a missed opportunity to have a cafe and not explore the talents of the staff at such a unique location.
Service quick food good
If you think of coffee while visiting the botanical garden, come here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Bad food... don't try anything fancy on their menu. Even the waitress said their best item was their fries. It's probably a good call to keep to their fish and chips. But knowing that, and coming with low expectations, the view was beautiful and it is convenient if your at the botanical garden. I wouldn't go to the botanical garden for the restaurant though.
Food was very good, had reservations and was on time and place was basically empty but still had to wait 10-15 minutes for table, then they turned away 4-5 groups to dine and quickly closed the restaurant?!?!?
As long-time members, we have eaten here many times, and up until now it has been a very pleasant experience. This was our sixth time eating here, and while the food was delicious, we were disappointed with the service. With many staff members wandering around the restaurant, our waiter seemed to ignore us. He took our orders, but he never checked in with us again. While the restaurant was busy, it definitely was not short staffed. Fortunately, we were sitting right near a water station, so we could refill our glasses. We saw our server many times, always serving other tables. After almost ten minutes having finished our meals, and sitting at a table filled with empty dishes, I had to stop the manager to ask for to go boxes and wonder if we were going to get a chance at desert. At least the manager cleaned off most of our finished dishes and got our waiter to hand us a to go box. After a few more minutes I had to ask the manager for our check, which our server brought a few minutes later. no bag to carry the to go box in... I had to go back to the service are to get one. My birthday with my wife and daughter. Fortunately, we are pretty patient and could laugh it off.... but it did have a bad aftertaste. Sorry.
it took us 45 minutes to get our first drink. Lots of mistakes in the order. They ran out of a tequila. My husband normally drinks and suggested another one and the bill came to $100 for two drinks. Any good server would inform the client that the drink would be $50. the appetizers and entrées came out at all different times. The service was very slow and took almost 2 hours. It wasted a whole night and we could not see the gardens with the time left . we have visited this restaurant several times and I've never received this kind of service. The server and manager were apologetic and nice and I don't think it was their fault. But for the money and the timing, this was unacceptable.
The restaurant was out of more than half of their options. That's not good when you go to a restaurant expecting to get a full menu and they have an ordered properly. The air condition was also broken and it was extremely hot in there. This Restaurant needs to do better and I think they also need to have a brunch option on Sunday.
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What a lovely place for lunch, an airy and cool spot in the middle of the gardens with lots of foot traffic going by outside the floor to ceiling windows for people watching; lovely food; attentive service; a bit slow, so you need to come when you're relaxed and wanting to enjoy the view and experience.
Very awesome service and fabulous food! The entire staff and our waiter were so attentive and accommodating with our large group that included our 14 month old twins. We had a perfect table on the patio and everything was perfect! Can't wait to come back!
Amazing! We visited the Botanical Gardens and had lunch at LongLeaf. Both vegetarians we had several options and enjoyed everything we had. A mushroom Tartar appetizer was very good. We had the squash blossom rissoto and mushroom gnocci both very good . Enjoyed a dessert as well. While the restaurant was busy, the envrionment/setting was lovely...great decor and furnishings. The service was stellar and we loved our wait staff. Not one complaint. The price may have been a little high for veggie dishes but realze you aren't just paying for the food. I will definitely go back.
We ate outside on a quiet Wednesday in the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. The food was great as always and the atmosphere can't be beat! I brought a friend who was visiting Atlanta from out of town and she was really delighted by everything! I think Longleaf is my favorite go to spot for a delicious meal in an ideal setting. Isabella served us graciously and beautifully although indicating by the end of the meal that this was her first night serving "on the floor" after her two week training. It is nice to know that the staff is well trained and that the standards will be maintained even as there may be turnover.
We ordered two appetizers and one entre to split. Maybe we weren't clear about the order they should be served but we received the appetizers over 10 minutes before the entre. Because of what we ordered it worked out well and we just ate the entre as the appetizer but we've had problems like this before where the appetizers either arrive before or at the same time as the entre so usually we order entrees when we receive the appetizers.
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