An old friend and I planned to meet here as a halfway point to meet up at before he moves to Hawaii. I drove in from the DC area with my wife and he drove up from Greenville, SC. When we got there the owner told us that he was closing up shop as he was getting ready to start his Thanksgiving break, but decided to let us stay and eat since we'd come in from so far.
The service was fantastic, the food was great, and we got to know the owner (he has a cool story by the way). I'd recommend anyone visit the restaurant and wish it were on the way of our frequent trips down to Charlotte.
I highly recommend this spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vickey Lloyd
Great experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Anderson
I came to the restaurant because of the restaurant. I was going to was packed. I wanted to try something different. And I am so glad I did right. The biscuits and gravy, we're the best I've had, and I have been to 43 different states and they were absolutely delicious., i will absolutely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Cos
Gilous Café is an absolute delight! The coffee is rich and flavorful, the food is fresh and beautifully prepared, and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. The staff is warm, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. It’s the perfect place to relax, catch up with friends, or enjoy a quiet moment with a great cup of coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Ramati
Got a breakfast sandwich of sausage, egg and cheese on a crossoint. $14... thats outrageous. Doesnt cost that much in NY.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jason Steele
We had the bacon burger and the chicken salad croissant. Totally delicious. My son is raving about how exelent and juicy the burger is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Rivera
Food was amazing, me and my fiance where looking for somewhere to eat for breakfast and it was worth it, we split a croissant omelette with bacon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Brown
Burger was very good. Multi
E S
A hidden gem. I’ve driven past here many times and finally stopped. How did I not know there was a French cafe in Abingdon?? It was fresh, delicious and healthy. I had the Mykonos Omelet and coffee. I will definitely be back soon. Open for breakfast and lunch. Highly recommend.
Michael McMurtry
Great little place for breakfast or lunch. Food was fantastic!!!
Best little restaurant around! I ordered the smashed bacon burger with fries, and my husband ordered the omelet. We both loved our food. The staff was so friendly and helpful with the menu. We will definitely be back!!
The Jamie Report
Delicious brunch with friends! We also tried a pastry at the meal's end, and it was outstanding.
Jessup Ketchup
I was in with my husband after hearing great things about this place. We usually go to Sister’s at the Martha, or Rain when we are in town for lunch but a nurse at the doctor’s office I go to in Abingdon recommended we try out this cafe.
Where to start… the restaurant was hot. Stuffy hot to the point of uncomfortable. Considering it was freezing outside, this should be a good thing, but it was nearly hard to breathe it was so warm.
The service wasn’t great. There was only one server and he was rude. My husband was asking questions about the menu and he seemed annoyed to answer them even though the place was dead empty aside from one other patron who already had their food. His cologne was overwhelmingly strong, too. Between his frustration to answer questions and his smell, we were ready to leave but decided to try and stay. The female cook seemed like a sour puss too. Like she didn’t want to be there.
The food was okay. Nothing to write home about. Tiny portions that don’t reflect the pricing. Husband had a quiche and it was cold and rubbery. Probably microwaved. I had an omelette and it was overcooked.
It’s clean. That’s a plus, but the restroom is outside and you have to get a key. Gross.
All in all we won’t be back. There’s so many better places to go in town, where the service is great and the food is better and matches the prices. I doubt this place makes any money at all. It’s just not that good.
Rick Ulmer
Stopped in for lunch. Pleasant surprise...caught live music by two guitarists. Service very timely, food was good (pesto chkn and Florentine crepe), nice hostess/Owner! Will be back to try breakfast.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chace Boswell
Excellent food and service was great. Could use a bit of a makeover as the atmosphere is just blah.
An old friend and I planned to meet here as a halfway point to meet up at before he moves to Hawaii. I drove in from the DC area with my wife and he drove up from Greenville, SC. When we got there the owner told us that he was closing up shop as he was getting ready to start his Thanksgiving break, but decided to let us stay and eat since we'd come in from so far.
The service was fantastic, the food was great, and we got to know the owner (he has a cool story by the way). I'd recommend anyone visit the restaurant and wish it were on the way of our frequent trips down to Charlotte.
I highly recommend this spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came to the restaurant because of the restaurant. I was going to was packed. I wanted to try something different. And I am so glad I did right. The biscuits and gravy, we're the best I've had, and I have been to 43 different states and they were absolutely delicious., i will absolutely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gilous Café is an absolute delight! The coffee is rich and flavorful, the food is fresh and beautifully prepared, and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. The staff is warm, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. It’s the perfect place to relax, catch up with friends, or enjoy a quiet moment with a great cup of coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got a breakfast sandwich of sausage, egg and cheese on a crossoint. $14... thats outrageous. Doesnt cost that much in NY.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
We had the bacon burger and the chicken salad croissant. Totally delicious. My son is raving about how exelent and juicy the burger is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was amazing, me and my fiance where looking for somewhere to eat for breakfast and it was worth it, we split a croissant omelette with bacon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Burger was very good. Multi
A hidden gem. I’ve driven past here many times and finally stopped. How did I not know there was a French cafe in Abingdon?? It was fresh, delicious and healthy. I had the Mykonos Omelet and coffee. I will definitely be back soon. Open for breakfast and lunch. Highly recommend.
Great little place for breakfast or lunch. Food was fantastic!!!
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Best little restaurant around! I ordered the smashed bacon burger with fries, and my husband ordered the omelet. We both loved our food. The staff was so friendly and helpful with the menu. We will definitely be back!!
Delicious brunch with friends! We also tried a pastry at the meal's end, and it was outstanding.
I was in with my husband after hearing great things about this place. We usually go to Sister’s at the Martha, or Rain when we are in town for lunch but a nurse at the doctor’s office I go to in Abingdon recommended we try out this cafe.
Where to start… the restaurant was hot. Stuffy hot to the point of uncomfortable. Considering it was freezing outside, this should be a good thing, but it was nearly hard to breathe it was so warm.
The service wasn’t great. There was only one server and he was rude. My husband was asking questions about the menu and he seemed annoyed to answer them even though the place was dead empty aside from one other patron who already had their food. His cologne was overwhelmingly strong, too. Between his frustration to answer questions and his smell, we were ready to leave but decided to try and stay. The female cook seemed like a sour puss too. Like she didn’t want to be there.
The food was okay. Nothing to write home about. Tiny portions that don’t reflect the pricing. Husband had a quiche and it was cold and rubbery. Probably microwaved. I had an omelette and it was overcooked.
It’s clean. That’s a plus, but the restroom is outside and you have to get a key. Gross.
All in all we won’t be back. There’s so many better places to go in town, where the service is great and the food is better and matches the prices. I doubt this place makes any money at all. It’s just not that good.
Stopped in for lunch. Pleasant surprise...caught live music by two guitarists. Service very timely, food was good (pesto chkn and Florentine crepe), nice hostess/Owner! Will be back to try breakfast.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Excellent food and service was great. Could use a bit of a makeover as the atmosphere is just blah.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
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