Didn't quite live up to the hype. It was so packed in there; you were practically touching elbows with the table next to you. We both ordered a burger and thought it was totally average. We did get some potatoes that were really good, though, so there's that. It's a seat-yourself and order on your phone/order up front place, FYI.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Bob Hermanson
My fault for scheduling our dinner for Amateur Night. The usually exceptional Alma was clearly stretched to the limit and slammed trying to accommodate all its Valentine’s Day customers. We experienced minor service lapses (missing utensils, odd course pacing, late wine pours) that in our 15 years of visits had never occurred. And the food seemed designed with at least part of an eye on being able to deliver to tables quickly. I’m betting (and hoping) Alma was back to its usual flawless self the very next night.
Parking: Do NOT park in the lot to the west!
Kid-friendliness: Really not a kid-oriented menu, but I’d imagine the usually sophisticated meals could be enjoyed by certain tweens and teens.
Wheelchair accessibility: Most dining is in the ground floor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sarah
Take the croissant picture off of doordash or make croissants available to order, it's false advertising.
Service: 2
Ives Wittman
First, much more expensive than anticipated. Not sure the value of the experience was worth another visit. Food was very good but presented as morsels of high craft cuisine. Service again very good but presented with excellent information but in a formulaic manner. Service was attentive and worthy. Atmosphere was the main sticking point. They are on point but stiff, rigid, a bit on edge and somewhat haughty in its feel. I font believe they intend this but this guest picked up on it.
Everyone was very friendly yet polish and sophistication and ability to engage guest with greater vitality were lacking.
Gavin Bollinger-Brown
Like many places, they've moved to ordering via a QR code and mandatory tipping instead of adjusting food prices to reflect the cost of providing a living wage. One member of our party was charged by toast but the order didn't go through and a staff member made no effort to help resolve the situation.
The food delivery was incredibly lazy- silverware was not provided with food and drinks and food items were just dropped on one end of the table.
The bloody Mary I ordered was extremely lackluster, and at $12 didn't even include a sidecar or provide it as an option.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Eric Swenson
The food is so good here. It’s unfortunate that every time I visit I though have to deal with bratty smug service from behind the counter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Carmen Rose
Experience was fantastic. Food was exceptional and service was excellent. However, I likely would not have dined here had I known pate de foie gras was on the menu as the duck treatment is inhumane and banned in various countries in Europe and California. We eat meat, but the animal cruelty that goes into producing that duck meat does not sit well with us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jacob Salisbury
2 people for $342 - the service is good but the food isn’t. Just go to Surdyks that’s not to far from here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Matias
Our experience at Alma was overall a very good one. Entrees were great (especially the arctic char), petit fours, sides, and appetizers were fun, and desert was a nice send off. Service was nice and always pleasant. However, the service in some ways felt inexperienced and could have maybe been a little attentive. But I wouldn’t hold these against them as one of our waiters was in training. The atmosphere was great with dimmed lights and very cozy.
We’ve since tried the cafe and I don’t have much to say except that it was great, albeit with a very different style and atmosphere.
Vegetarian options: There is a separate fully vegetarian tasting menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Andy d
Parking was free and easy. We were seated upstairs. Very comfortable. Loved the atmosphere! The food (tasting menu) was great! The cocktails were great! The service seemed to be a bit stilted though. Knowledgeable and professional server, but we seemed to be sporadically waiting for long periods. I’d definitely come try again because everything else was so good
Wonderful place! I tried the cheddar scones, chocolate croissant, and fruit galette, along with their house brew. The pastries were some of the best I’ve ever had—perfectly baked.
However, there was an issue with the mobile ordering system. I ordered additional items using the tabletop scan code, but the food didn’t arrive for nearly 15 minutes. I had to show the staff my digital receipt before they brought it over with an apology. It seems their mobile ordering system either isn’t working properly or the staff might overlook phone orders. Otherwise, really good cafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaleb Hernandez
Amazing breakfast sandwiches
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corey Senger
Amazing food, the nicest staff, and an awesome couch-like seating area. Started in the cafe since my date and I were waiting and they seamlessly asked us to come to the restaurant, sat us down, and started bringing food out! I had the meat meal my date had the vegan meal and we were both blown away
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miles Perteet
Awesome experience from the staff to the food to the drinks! Everything paired well I’ll be back!
Didn't quite live up to the hype. It was so packed in there; you were practically touching elbows with the table next to you. We both ordered a burger and thought it was totally average. We did get some potatoes that were really good, though, so there's that. It's a seat-yourself and order on your phone/order up front place, FYI.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
My fault for scheduling our dinner for Amateur Night. The usually exceptional Alma was clearly stretched to the limit and slammed trying to accommodate all its Valentine’s Day customers. We experienced minor service lapses (missing utensils, odd course pacing, late wine pours) that in our 15 years of visits had never occurred. And the food seemed designed with at least part of an eye on being able to deliver to tables quickly. I’m betting (and hoping) Alma was back to its usual flawless self the very next night.
Parking: Do NOT park in the lot to the west!
Kid-friendliness: Really not a kid-oriented menu, but I’d imagine the usually sophisticated meals could be enjoyed by certain tweens and teens.
Wheelchair accessibility: Most dining is in the ground floor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Take the croissant picture off of doordash or make croissants available to order, it's false advertising.
Service: 2
First, much more expensive than anticipated. Not sure the value of the experience was worth another visit. Food was very good but presented as morsels of high craft cuisine. Service again very good but presented with excellent information but in a formulaic manner. Service was attentive and worthy. Atmosphere was the main sticking point. They are on point but stiff, rigid, a bit on edge and somewhat haughty in its feel. I font believe they intend this but this guest picked up on it.
Everyone was very friendly yet polish and sophistication and ability to engage guest with greater vitality were lacking.
Like many places, they've moved to ordering via a QR code and mandatory tipping instead of adjusting food prices to reflect the cost of providing a living wage. One member of our party was charged by toast but the order didn't go through and a staff member made no effort to help resolve the situation.
The food delivery was incredibly lazy- silverware was not provided with food and drinks and food items were just dropped on one end of the table.
The bloody Mary I ordered was extremely lackluster, and at $12 didn't even include a sidecar or provide it as an option.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
The food is so good here. It’s unfortunate that every time I visit I though have to deal with bratty smug service from behind the counter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Experience was fantastic. Food was exceptional and service was excellent. However, I likely would not have dined here had I known pate de foie gras was on the menu as the duck treatment is inhumane and banned in various countries in Europe and California. We eat meat, but the animal cruelty that goes into producing that duck meat does not sit well with us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
2 people for $342 - the service is good but the food isn’t. Just go to Surdyks that’s not to far from here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Our experience at Alma was overall a very good one. Entrees were great (especially the arctic char), petit fours, sides, and appetizers were fun, and desert was a nice send off.
Service was nice and always pleasant. However, the service in some ways felt inexperienced and could have maybe been a little attentive. But I wouldn’t hold these against them as one of our waiters was in training.
The atmosphere was great with dimmed lights and very cozy.
We’ve since tried the cafe and I don’t have much to say except that it was great, albeit with a very different style and atmosphere.
Vegetarian options: There is a separate fully vegetarian tasting menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Parking was free and easy. We were seated upstairs. Very comfortable. Loved the atmosphere! The food (tasting menu) was great! The cocktails were great! The service seemed to be a bit stilted though. Knowledgeable and professional server, but we seemed to be sporadically waiting for long periods. I’d definitely come try again because everything else was so good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
A lovely cafe. Loved my almond croissant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful place! I tried the cheddar scones, chocolate croissant, and fruit galette, along with their house brew. The pastries were some of the best I’ve ever had—perfectly baked.
However, there was an issue with the mobile ordering system. I ordered additional items using the tabletop scan code, but the food didn’t arrive for nearly 15 minutes. I had to show the staff my digital receipt before they brought it over with an apology. It seems their mobile ordering system either isn’t working properly or the staff might overlook phone orders. Otherwise, really good cafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing breakfast sandwiches
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, the nicest staff, and an awesome couch-like seating area. Started in the cafe since my date and I were waiting and they seamlessly asked us to come to the restaurant, sat us down, and started bringing food out!
I had the meat meal my date had the vegan meal and we were both blown away
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome experience from the staff to the food to the drinks! Everything paired well I’ll be back!
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