I was excited to finally go to cafe degas and was under whelmed. Service was subpar and ambiance was terrible. Food was mediocre. The risotto was not good, consistency was like grout. So disappointed
Katie
Went for Coolinary this year and was really disappointed. The online coolinary menu was not available when we got to the restaurant. I heard the guest behind us ask about the menu options and their waitress spoke to a manager and made it happen. When I asked our waiter, he stated it couldn't be done and they knew the online menu was incorrect. So disappointing. My friend ordered the culinary menu and got the barbecue shrimp and risotto. See the picture for one shrimp one single shrimp. The pear dessert was so floury and not appetizing. We've been wanting to try this place for so long and unfortunately it did not meet the mark. The aesthetics did not match the pricing specifically the industrial floor fans hanging from the ceiling. Do better!
Lenny
Cafe Degas is a very special cozy place nestled on Esplanade Avenue. The food and service are outstanding, especially coming out of a kitchen the size of a small residential galley kitchen! The bistro ambience is enhanced by the see-through roll-up shades which can be opened in good weather to create an al fresco experience. The only negative is the noise level when the dining room is full. One "loud family" table who've started their evening of alcohol intake prior to arriving can make it unpleasant for the remainder of the restaurant. There's been an attempt to address the situation with strategically placed sound-absorbent baffles on the ceiling; but, because of the hard surfaces (wood floors, exposed beams and wood ceiling) it's difficult to control. So, just go with the flow. Raise your voice to be heard across the table if necessary and enjoy the great food, wine and cocktails.
Peter
One of our favorites. Taylor did another great job waiting on us. Coolinary prices are tough to beat. Don't miss the duck leg!
DAVID
We had a very good lunch experience for our eight-person group. About half of us had COOLinary specials, while the remainder ordered from the lunch menu. Portions were good, the quality high, and they were nicely presented.
Rachel
Love this little charming cafe. Never disappointed with the quality of food that comes out of that tiny kitchen.
Eleanor
Seated quickly, no wait. Did Coolinary with added cocktail. Lovely selection on Coolinary menu. Crust on drum was to die for. cauliflower puree delicious. Lovely Vichysoisse. As expected, anything from their pastry chef is outstanding and the pear tart did not disappoint.
Julian
Always a nice spot for an intimate dinner. Tonight we ordered cocktail and appetizer, salads, and an entree. For the second time, in spite of asking the waiter to time our meal, the cocktails, appetizer and salad came all at one time, then the entree was forgotten. Skipped dessert and after dinner drink. Is this now a management plan, over eager servers, or inattentive wait staff not managing their responsibilities?
Marcia
Great experience! Loved the Coolinary menu and couldn't finish our plates. Abundant food. Cute casual atmosphere and attentive staff.
Alison
I had the coolinary menu, which was delicious, and at a very good price. The veal is delicious.
We've been going to Café Degas for years, but last night's dinner was disappointing. The food was overly salty and lukewarm. Our server started off attentive but struggled to keep up as the night went on. Hoping this was just an off night, not a sign of decline.
Philip
Cafe Degas has become one of our absolute favorites, over the years. This trip was part of celebrating our son's first big job after grad school. We were served by Taylor, who was engaging and perfectly attentive, even silently noticing our OJ glasses were pushed to the middle of the table and investigating with the kitchen to see that batch was "off", and she brought new fresh glasses without even asking if we needed them. We weren't going to even say anything, but she handled it like a seasoned pro. The food was great, as usual, and the ambiance was perfect for a great Saturday brunch. Five stars.
Larry
It's always a pleasant dining experience at Cafe Degas. The staff is attentive and responsive. The food was prepared to our expectations. It was the first time I had the good fortune of dining outdoors. Weather cooperated and it was a great experience.
Ellen
Food was ok but nothing great. Waitress had to be reminded over and over to give us water and to replace the silverware she cleared. Overall was mediocre.
Elroy
Superb and very consistent food. Locally founded and owned by a local artist. Very romantic restaurant built around a tree. Inside and outside seating. In good weather the main dining room is open air. Excellent service and reasonable pricing.
I was excited to finally go to cafe degas and was under whelmed. Service was subpar and ambiance was terrible. Food was mediocre. The risotto was not good, consistency was like grout. So disappointed
Went for Coolinary this year and was really disappointed. The online coolinary menu was not available when we got to the restaurant. I heard the guest behind us ask about the menu options and their waitress spoke to a manager and made it happen. When I asked our waiter, he stated it couldn't be done and they knew the online menu was incorrect. So disappointing. My friend ordered the culinary menu and got the barbecue shrimp and risotto. See the picture for one shrimp one single shrimp. The pear dessert was so floury and not appetizing. We've been wanting to try this place for so long and unfortunately it did not meet the mark. The aesthetics did not match the pricing specifically the industrial floor fans hanging from the ceiling. Do better!
Cafe Degas is a very special cozy place nestled on Esplanade Avenue. The food and service are outstanding, especially coming out of a kitchen the size of a small residential galley kitchen! The bistro ambience is enhanced by the see-through roll-up shades which can be opened in good weather to create an al fresco experience. The only negative is the noise level when the dining room is full. One "loud family" table who've started their evening of alcohol intake prior to arriving can make it unpleasant for the remainder of the restaurant. There's been an attempt to address the situation with strategically placed sound-absorbent baffles on the ceiling; but, because of the hard surfaces (wood floors, exposed beams and wood ceiling) it's difficult to control. So, just go with the flow. Raise your voice to be heard across the table if necessary and enjoy the great food, wine and cocktails.
One of our favorites. Taylor did another great job waiting on us. Coolinary prices are tough to beat. Don't miss the duck leg!
We had a very good lunch experience for our eight-person group. About half of us had COOLinary specials, while the remainder ordered from the lunch menu. Portions were good, the quality high, and they were nicely presented.
Love this little charming cafe. Never disappointed with the quality of food that comes out of that tiny kitchen.
Seated quickly, no wait. Did Coolinary with added cocktail. Lovely selection on Coolinary menu. Crust on drum was to die for. cauliflower puree delicious. Lovely Vichysoisse. As expected, anything from their pastry chef is outstanding and the pear tart did not disappoint.
Always a nice spot for an intimate dinner. Tonight we ordered cocktail and appetizer, salads, and an entree. For the second time, in spite of asking the waiter to time our meal, the cocktails, appetizer and salad came all at one time, then the entree was forgotten. Skipped dessert and after dinner drink. Is this now a management plan, over eager servers, or inattentive wait staff not managing their responsibilities?
Great experience! Loved the Coolinary menu and couldn't finish our plates. Abundant food. Cute casual atmosphere and attentive staff.
I had the coolinary menu, which was delicious, and at a very good price. The veal is delicious.
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We've been going to Café Degas for years, but last night's dinner was disappointing. The food was overly salty and lukewarm. Our server started off attentive but struggled to keep up as the night went on. Hoping this was just an off night, not a sign of decline.
Cafe Degas has become one of our absolute favorites, over the years. This trip was part of celebrating our son's first big job after grad school. We were served by Taylor, who was engaging and perfectly attentive, even silently noticing our OJ glasses were pushed to the middle of the table and investigating with the kitchen to see that batch was "off", and she brought new fresh glasses without even asking if we needed them. We weren't going to even say anything, but she handled it like a seasoned pro. The food was great, as usual, and the ambiance was perfect for a great Saturday brunch. Five stars.
It's always a pleasant dining experience at Cafe Degas. The staff is attentive and responsive. The food was prepared to our expectations. It was the first time I had the good fortune of dining outdoors. Weather cooperated and it was a great experience.
Food was ok but nothing great. Waitress had to be reminded over and over to give us water and to replace the silverware she cleared. Overall was mediocre.
Superb and very consistent food. Locally founded and owned by a local artist. Very romantic restaurant built around a tree. Inside and outside seating. In good weather the main dining room is open air. Excellent service and reasonable pricing.
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