Our favorite post shopping place. Great food and sane portions... healthy options. Amazing frozen yogurt. Wait staff always remembers us and treats us like so wonderfully.
Patricia Thompson
I have always gone there for lunch and dinner. They have a great selection. Very nice wait staff.
Louise F.
La Provence at Bloomingdales is a place where I would label as a "ladies' lunch" spot. There were two gentlemen there so yes it can be a men's lunch spot too, don't want to offend anyone. They offer light fare and heavy on the salad options. I was underwhelmed with the menu they gave us so asked if they had a brunch menu which I saw one online before arriving. After a few minutes one was brought over to us which was not what I saw online but it added options. Each item was individual priced or you could make it prix fixe for $25 which included their famous frozen yogurt and a beverage. I opted for the Breakfast Balboa which I typically wouldn't order but it was the only thing "floating my boat." Much too hearty to be considered a light meal option so there is this. The Balboa was served open faced on a toasted baguette cut in half with shaved cooked roast beef, melted swiss, caramelized onions and perfectly fried sunny side eggs, one on each half of the baguette. There was supposed to be a garlic-chipotle dressing on sandwich but I think they forgot it? I am sensitive to hot seasoning although I like it so I took a chance it wouldn't be too hot. No worries because it was absent from the sandwich. The potato wedges were delicious, crispy and had nice seasoning. The lemonade was my beverage choice and I enjoyed it. It was smooth and not tart. When I called last week to make a reservation, I was told it wasn't needed for a Saturday. Good thing we went at 11:30 am because by 1:30 pm every table was taken. A good portion of the people dining were eating the frozen yogurt so it stands to reason because its so popular it must be really good? I use to frequent Forty Carrots (back in the day) which is their counter top service next to the restaurant and loved the frozen yogurt. There were three flavor options: plain (guessing plain is vanilla), chocolate and coffee. I opted for plain and that is what I got. When I inquired if it came with any toppings, I was told no so I asked if I paid extra could I get strawberries and I was obliged. The fee was nominal for a couple of strawberries cut up but that didn't add any sweetness, it was still sour/tart. I added a sugar packet to the strawberries but it didn't really help. So, what's all the hype about? My taste buds must have changed because while it was very creamy it was sour. I convinced my friend who is a yogurt hater that she would love it because that had always been my past experience. After one small taste she made a face and said, "tart." Then I tasted and agreed. I have to accept the reason I may have enjoyed it previously was because of all the toppings I use to add which likely masked the sour flavor for me. I know that totally defeats having frozen yogurt as opposed to ice cream. All and all it's not for me but from all the frozen yogurts coming out of the kitchen and being taken out at Forty Carrots I seem to be in the minority. OK spent way too much of my review on Frozen Yogurt! Peace out. BTW, check in on your Yelp app and get 20% off.
Trevor John
Very clean and safe environment to compliment your shopping experience. Eating with my eyes at the moment.
Brittany M.
Ok, I know I should be leary of salad bars right now with all of the coronavirus fright going on but I can't resist the salad bar at La Provence in the White Plains Bloomingdales store! Usually I will get a lunch entree off of the menu which automatically comes with a small plate for the salad bar. I always really enjoy the food at the salad bar and can barely eat my meal when it comes because I am already full! On my last visit there, it was late and I knew I'd be going home to sit and eat dinner only a few hours later, so I wanted to eat lighter since I also had a long drive ahead of me. I decided to go for their salad bar option, where they give you a larger plate for the salad bar and then you can have either soup or the famous Forty Carrots froyo to compliment your meal. I think this is the way to go for me going forward. I was able to enjoy the fresh salad and foods from the salad bar that I love, with a little treat of froyo at the end (which I never end up getting when I opt for the meal because I'm usually way too stuffed). What I love about the salad bar is there is so many options for salad- usually greens, bean salad, macaroni or potato salad, and other options as well. Many dressings and toppings as usual in a salad bar, and then there's always a hot option which is usually chicken wings or meatballs. My favorite part though? The POPOVERS!! Yum! Not many places make popovers and they make me very happy in all their carby glory. I've also had their steak quesadilla, Orchard Chicken Wrap, Short Rib French Dip, which were all delicious and perfectly paired and made. Their hot chocolate is super chocolatey and sweet, it hit the spot on a cold day. My beverage of choice to accompany my meal is always the Shoppers Brew, basically the Bloomingdale's Arnold Palmer. 5/5
OAPsfromSurrey
Bloomies is a great store. Usually has a hidden sale going on. Don't be afraid to ask. Extremely friendly staff
tywo
Several years back, we first visited this place in Bloomingdale’s and were not impressed. Recently on the advice of a friend, we tried again and have been back countless times. They upped the ante in their salad bar and the offerings are varied and the breads including the freshly made popovers are great. There is always a chicken and rice as the warm option. But the best value is to order an entree which comes with the salad bar. Then, we fill up on the salad bar and bring the entree home. The sole, the omelets — they’re all good. Salads, too, but you don’t get the salad bar with a salad. The servers are great, too.
PrincessVahineMaui
Place was packed. Line took forever to get seated. The menu has changed. A lot of our favorites were not on it anymore. My grand daughter and I always looked forward to lunch here. Don’t think we will be back.
Catalina
Terrible creme brí»lée ! Not worth eating here. Very limited food options.
L174CAlindam
Had lunch with a friend a few weeks ago after not eating in the dining room in years and was very surprised how good the salad was. Would definitely return.
I have eaten at La Provence many times and always have a good experience. The food is very good, especially their signature frozen yogurt. The ambiance is lovely and comfortable, and they never rush you out, so it's conducive to schmoozing and catching up with friends.
RandiFayeC
I was able to catch up with friends at the counter of forty carrots. I had the lunch combo - tiny salad, tiny cup of soup, and tiny fro-yo. I wasn't that hungry so it was fine. My friends had the full portion of fro-yo. Nice selection of toppings. Prices are a bit high but it is convenient.
DinerUWS
Great food and friendly service, despite it being quite busy that day. Lots of conversation among diners, but the acoustics were good, and me and my guest could hear each other easily throughout lunch.
Leen
We love going to Bloomies for brunch or lunch! Joy was our waitress and she was fabulous ! She was nice, mindful of all of our needs and available at all times! Food and service are great ... what could be better!
MicheleL
Our waiter was the best! Very attentive, warm and professionally friendly. My friend and I loved our dishes: Asian salad and short ribs melt. Plus the frozen yogurt to top it off was divine!
Our favorite post shopping place. Great food and sane portions... healthy options. Amazing frozen yogurt. Wait staff always remembers us and treats us like so wonderfully.
I have always gone there for lunch and dinner. They have a great selection. Very nice wait staff.
La Provence at Bloomingdales is a place where I would label as a "ladies' lunch" spot. There were two gentlemen there so yes it can be a men's lunch spot too, don't want to offend anyone. They offer light fare and heavy on the salad options. I was underwhelmed with the menu they gave us so asked if they had a brunch menu which I saw one online before arriving. After a few minutes one was brought over to us which was not what I saw online but it added options. Each item was individual priced or you could make it prix fixe for $25 which included their famous frozen yogurt and a beverage. I opted for the Breakfast Balboa which I typically wouldn't order but it was the only thing "floating my boat." Much too hearty to be considered a light meal option so there is this. The Balboa was served open faced on a toasted baguette cut in half with shaved cooked roast beef, melted swiss, caramelized onions and perfectly fried sunny side eggs, one on each half of the baguette. There was supposed to be a garlic-chipotle dressing on sandwich but I think they forgot it? I am sensitive to hot seasoning although I like it so I took a chance it wouldn't be too hot. No worries because it was absent from the sandwich. The potato wedges were delicious, crispy and had nice seasoning. The lemonade was my beverage choice and I enjoyed it. It was smooth and not tart. When I called last week to make a reservation, I was told it wasn't needed for a Saturday. Good thing we went at 11:30 am because by 1:30 pm every table was taken. A good portion of the people dining were eating the frozen yogurt so it stands to reason because its so popular it must be really good? I use to frequent Forty Carrots (back in the day) which is their counter top service next to the restaurant and loved the frozen yogurt. There were three flavor options: plain (guessing plain is vanilla), chocolate and coffee. I opted for plain and that is what I got. When I inquired if it came with any toppings, I was told no so I asked if I paid extra could I get strawberries and I was obliged. The fee was nominal for a couple of strawberries cut up but that didn't add any sweetness, it was still sour/tart. I added a sugar packet to the strawberries but it didn't really help. So, what's all the hype about? My taste buds must have changed because while it was very creamy it was sour. I convinced my friend who is a yogurt hater that she would love it because that had always been my past experience. After one small taste she made a face and said, "tart." Then I tasted and agreed. I have to accept the reason I may have enjoyed it previously was because of all the toppings I use to add which likely masked the sour flavor for me. I know that totally defeats having frozen yogurt as opposed to ice cream. All and all it's not for me but from all the frozen yogurts coming out of the kitchen and being taken out at Forty Carrots I seem to be in the minority. OK spent way too much of my review on Frozen Yogurt! Peace out. BTW, check in on your Yelp app and get 20% off.
Very clean and safe environment to compliment your shopping experience. Eating with my eyes at the moment.
Ok, I know I should be leary of salad bars right now with all of the coronavirus fright going on but I can't resist the salad bar at La Provence in the White Plains Bloomingdales store! Usually I will get a lunch entree off of the menu which automatically comes with a small plate for the salad bar. I always really enjoy the food at the salad bar and can barely eat my meal when it comes because I am already full! On my last visit there, it was late and I knew I'd be going home to sit and eat dinner only a few hours later, so I wanted to eat lighter since I also had a long drive ahead of me. I decided to go for their salad bar option, where they give you a larger plate for the salad bar and then you can have either soup or the famous Forty Carrots froyo to compliment your meal. I think this is the way to go for me going forward. I was able to enjoy the fresh salad and foods from the salad bar that I love, with a little treat of froyo at the end (which I never end up getting when I opt for the meal because I'm usually way too stuffed). What I love about the salad bar is there is so many options for salad- usually greens, bean salad, macaroni or potato salad, and other options as well. Many dressings and toppings as usual in a salad bar, and then there's always a hot option which is usually chicken wings or meatballs. My favorite part though? The POPOVERS!! Yum! Not many places make popovers and they make me very happy in all their carby glory. I've also had their steak quesadilla, Orchard Chicken Wrap, Short Rib French Dip, which were all delicious and perfectly paired and made. Their hot chocolate is super chocolatey and sweet, it hit the spot on a cold day. My beverage of choice to accompany my meal is always the Shoppers Brew, basically the Bloomingdale's Arnold Palmer. 5/5
Bloomies is a great store. Usually has a hidden sale going on. Don't be afraid to ask. Extremely friendly staff
Several years back, we first visited this place in Bloomingdale’s and were not impressed. Recently on the advice of a friend, we tried again and have been back countless times. They upped the ante in their salad bar and the offerings are varied and the breads including the freshly made popovers are great. There is always a chicken and rice as the warm option. But the best value is to order an entree which comes with the salad bar. Then, we fill up on the salad bar and bring the entree home. The sole, the omelets — they’re all good. Salads, too, but you don’t get the salad bar with a salad. The servers are great, too.
Place was packed. Line took forever to get seated. The menu has changed. A lot of our favorites were not on it anymore. My grand daughter and I always looked forward to lunch here. Don’t think we will be back.
Terrible creme brí»lée ! Not worth eating here. Very limited food options.
Had lunch with a friend a few weeks ago after not eating in the dining room in years and was very surprised how good the salad was. Would definitely return.
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I have eaten at La Provence many times and always have a good experience. The food is very good, especially their signature frozen yogurt. The ambiance is lovely and comfortable, and they never rush you out, so it's conducive to schmoozing and catching up with friends.
I was able to catch up with friends at the counter of forty carrots. I had the lunch combo - tiny salad, tiny cup of soup, and tiny fro-yo. I wasn't that hungry so it was fine. My friends had the full portion of fro-yo. Nice selection of toppings. Prices are a bit high but it is convenient.
Great food and friendly service, despite it being quite busy that day. Lots of conversation among diners, but the acoustics were good, and me and my guest could hear each other easily throughout lunch.
We love going to Bloomies for brunch or lunch! Joy was our waitress and she was fabulous ! She was nice, mindful of all of our needs and available at all times! Food and service are great ... what could be better!
Our waiter was the best! Very attentive, warm and professionally friendly. My friend and I loved our dishes: Asian salad and short ribs melt. Plus the frozen yogurt to top it off was divine!