French Meadow Bakery & Café
1662 Grand Ave, St Paul
(651) 789-8870
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Good service, great food
It’s really hard to get anyone to pay attention or see you if you aren’t an old cis straight white man or grandma. We sat at a table for 20 minutes and no one came to greet us. I’ll never know how good the food is, because we walked out.
Neat little place with a really fun energy and good drinks. Food options looked exciting but I'm pretty sure the salmon and eggs i got was just that, with no type of seasoning. It was fine. The bread was amazing, however.
The food is very good - but I have celiac and have had them assure me I will be fine but have gotten sick twice from their food. Safe for some, but not all celiacs. I don't fault them, cross contamination is tricky but they should educate their servers about the language they use surrounding allergies.
That semi-clear drink was not a Manhattan. You can’t provide good service anywhere if the bartender is also a server and hostess. Fries were floppy and cold. Chicken was overcooked dry and cold. And all this for $45/head?
Horrible service! Had to get up and find the server just to get some service each time we needed something .
FM is a fantastic spot! We've been coming here for Sunday dinners for a while and always have a wonderful experience. The service is top-notch and the food is consistently excellent. We recently ventured out for brunch we'll definitely be back soon. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've ordered delivery from here twice. Apparently I didn't learn my lesson the first time...
I have ordered the salmon benedict both times. The first time, I was sent a flank of salmon with the skin still on it, and barely any "side". This time, I received a tiny handful of greens, and a small scoop of salmon (less salmon than if they had just given me the flank...)
They put a salad on the side, and I paid $2.50 for avocado on the side. This is NOT a $20 meal.
I gave this a second chance in hopes that it would be better (3 months later) and I was disappointed again.
Maybe other dishes are better, but this one is, unfortunately, a complete loss.
I am limited with my diet due to allergies, and this is one of the few dishes I can order; I won't be (able or choosing to) order from here again.
Edit: I simultaneously ordered a waffle hash brown from another nearby restaurant for delivery.. that item costed less than what I spent at French meadow, and I received significantly more food. 🤷 Do with that information what you will.
Food: 2
Shrinkflation and prices have hit this restaurant hard. The food itself was as usual delicious however the prices have become so outrageous and the portion so small that I fear this is definitely my last time visiting until I win the lottery or their prices come down; neither of which are likely
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Very nice atmosphere,great food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Very nice and busy place. The buttermilk chicken sandwich was very tasty. Plenty of vegan and gluten free options. Will have to come back to try the bakery side if the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great space and service. The portions are modest, but the quality is exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We were seated and then received no service for a long while, though tables were being served on both sides of us. I finally went to ask when we were going to be served and then someone came and took our order. Once the check arrived the person never returned to process our payment so I had to do it myself at the front counter. I’m not sure why we were barely noticed. Others seemed to be getting served.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Food was okay but not nearly worth the price or the time invested.
The longest we ever had to wait in a restaurant. Sat and read 'War & Peace' from cover to cover, still, no food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
I was surprised at how disappointing this place was. Maybe it was my luck ordering the wrong thing. It tasted OK, but ... Instead of fish tacos, I ate cabbage salad. It tasted ok, but I ordered fish. Instead of black tea, I drank colored water.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
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