Café Touché

Fantastic food and service. French food with an Italian flair. Took my wife for Mother's Day and birthday. We invited our friend Audrey as well. So it was M-day, B-day and au revoir all rolled into one. We ate outside on the patio because indoors was a little loud. Highly recommended.

Burger was very good. The po boy said it would have shrimp, calamari, and scallops. But... scallops were absent. 4 stars -GG

Street parking is pretty easy but not parking lot. The front door is very heavy to open. The interior feels like a cafe in Paris - tables relatively close together (not as close as in Paris!) with lovely flourishes. Our server was efficient and always nearby in case we needed anything. The food here is good, albeit a bit much for what I usually eat. My friend got the Brennan's eggs which she enjoyed. She didn't ask for the bacon to be cooked any particular way and it came extra crispy. I got the blueberry pancakes which were good. I'd worried the gelato would be too much and it was excessively sweet. If you're on the fence, I recommend getting it on the side or not at all as the pancakes were good without it.

We just arrived to Chicago and were looking for a quick place to get coffee and breakfast. So glad we decided to eat at this place. The customer service was friendly, the food came out quick and it tasted delicious!

A really beautiful packed restaurant at lunchtime. The service was amazing and we didn't have to wait long to place our order and were told the specials including the half-price bottle of wine today on Wednesday. The French onion soup was exactly what my mom wanted and she loved it... the special burger was exactly the meal we needed to share on this rainy winter day. It's just too bad these restaurants don't participate in Chicago's restaurant weeek. I have to tell you to not get the Cubano... the meat was cold, and for some reason they put avocados on it

One of my friends invited us on a b-day dinner here. The place looks nice, authentic ambience with a French spirit. Service was great as well. But, even though my friend claims there is no better food anywhere, unfortunately, I can't agree. The food was ok, but for any dish I can't say it left me without breath. Everything was average. Actually, we all wanted to try snails (for which my friend swears are the best) but nobody liked them. As I mentioned- everything is ok, taste is good, but nothing spectacular. I will visit them soon again to try something different. Maybe just the first impression wasn't right.

Cafe touché knows how to get you going with their amazing brunch and drinks! They have all you can drink mimosas on Sundays and let me tell you when I say the service is great as they come around and pour and pour and you don't even have to be done with your drink all the way, they keep it coming!!! The ambiance is so cute definitely good for a brunch with your friends however the menu is very limited, if you're looking for healthy alternatives they don't have much!

When I went there for dinner they had the grouper fish special which was good. Not like the one I got in Florida but not bad. The service was good and the restaurant it's very nice inside. It's a lovely restaurant to have a quiet dinner on Saturday or Sunday.

Quaint local neighborhood spot with inside and outside seating... parking nearby but confusing... service was impeccable, efficient, timely and thoughtful... food was good... cheese board was yummy as appetizer but needed more crackers for a group of 5... bread isn't included... they charge for multiple baguettes... strange... menu extensive... drinks yummy

A perfect restaurant for any occasion. So quaint. My sister hosted a baby shower here. It was amazing. My sister made a centerpiece, name plates, and a gift for each place seating. It is my understanding that the establishment was very accommodating and has an outstanding brunch. Good selection of wine and signature martinis. My selection was an apple, cranberry, walnut spring salad, Rigatoni Bolognese and profiterole. All were fabulous. I cannot wait to go back!

It's expensive but worth it. The portion sizes are HUGE so it's worth the money. Fresh warm bread, $6 wine, and great desserts. The service can be a bit slow when it is really busy but that's the best expected. It can also get very loud in there but I still really enjoyed it and will be back.

So it had been awhile since I got together for dinner with my sister and once we had a date confirmed she decided in Cafe Touché in downtown Edison Park. The restaurant has been a staple there for many years so I figured why not, it's close and has been ok in the past. I say ok because it has never really been stellar. I arrived first and got us checked in and had a seat at the bar. There was plenty of outdoor seating, beautiful day all around, and even more inside along the open floor to ceiling windows. I ordered an old fashioned and a few minutes later it arrived, as did my sister. I settled the bar tab and we were seated. I was sipping on my drink while we caught up and our server Jennifer came over and asked if she could bring us anything to drink. I noticed a sediment in the bottom of my old fashioned rocks glass, it looked like tea when the bag breaks and settles on the bottom. It looked very unappealing and Jennifer said "it's just cherry juice". I looked at her quizzically and asked her to take it away. Not even the offer to replace a nearly full cocktail. My sister eyed two white wines offered by the glass and asked for samples. I'm more of a red wine guy but one of the white wines I thought would pair nicely with fish, so we each ordered a glass. A batard of wonderful warm bread and salted butter arrived at the table, I could have eaten this all night and been happy. We each ordered an appetizer; she the scallop special and I ordered the "fritto misto", which is basically a fried assortment of seafood. They both arrived and I wished I had ordered the scallops. Mine was just a few shrimp, tiny marshmallow sized I guess scallops and calamari rings, tossed into a plate with a side of shrimp cocktail sauce. It looked like it came out if a box from a grocery store and tasted the same. Disappointed. My sister ordered the halibut special and I opened for the ravioli champignon, a mushroom pasta dish. It was buried in a creamy Parmesan sauce, and I mean buried. I guess that I should have gone with the specials. While the specials are showcased I believe that staple menu items should be also top notch, am I wrong? For the amount that we paid, including a total of three glasses of wine, I have to say that I won't be going back. ***UPDATE*** This kind of makes sense, not that poor food is ever acceptable but now that three restaurants in the same block are closing I expect Touché to be gone soon as well. Property is being razed and rebuilt.

I love this place. I'm so glad I live around the block and can go back often. The portions are gigantic and every server we've had has been lovely. I did not find the bolognese to be amazing, which is my only complaint. The lemon curd pancakes were awesome and a huge serving as I mentioned. I can't wait to go back for the French toast!

I have been writing about this restaurant for quite some time and they seemingly keep upping their game. The ambiance is that of a true French Bistro. The inside has a wonderful bar area but they also have an outside that is wonderful. The service is always the same - excellent, as is the food. We started out with cocktails: my business partner had their special old fashion and i had a drink i asked Jorge the mixologist to make for me. Call it, Ancho Chile Mescal Martini. It was really well made, ask for it next time you come in . Then i worked my way past my usual order of the outstanding escargot and steak frites to my new favorite - the half Chicken Roti. The chicken was tender with a great sauce that bathes the wonderful concoction of vegetables (carrots, celery, mushroom and lardons) yes, I had something to eat the next day as this helping was as my mother would say "prosperous". In addition to all the great food and spirits there was a Jazz band - 2 person group - a sax and flute player and a keyboard , and they were really good. All in all a really great experienc!

I have only been here for lunch so I can't speak to what it's like for dinner, however I've always had a great time here. The atmosphere is rustic and inviting. The service is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. They have a nice sized drink menu along with a diverse food menu. For starters I went with their soup of the day. It was a Florentine chicken soup. Which was basically fancy chicken noodle. It was really good. Warm, nice flavor, large chunks of chicken and veggies. A very nice soup. For my meal I had the rigatoni bolognese, which is rigatoni pasta with braised short rib and parmigiana cheese. Pasta was perfectly cooked and the meat was flavorful. It's pretty much what I always get here and it's very enjoyable. On a side note you can easily get two maybe even three depending on your appetite meals out of it. For dessert I had the chocolate cake. Which is rich, creamy, decadent and just all around delicious. The prices are reasonable for the quality as well. I highly recommend it.

A friend and I were walking down northwest highway looking for a place to have lunch when we came upon this cute restaurant. There were plenty of tables outside so we snagged one. The waitress was very friendly and offered to make us an off menu sangria. It was perfect for our lunch on the warm summer day. We each ordered a salad. I had the blackened shrimp salad. It was very good, I just wish the poppyseed dressing was more robust.

Good service. Great food. The perfect combination. We enjoy eating there. They also have outdoor seating.

Great brunch spot. Service was quick. We had a reservation. We were able to get seated right away. The menu is not friendly to people who don't eat pork, but the chef was very accommodating in finding options. Serving sizes were huge! Definitely shareable. Food was delicious!!! Need to find street parking as the parking lot across the street was full very quickly.

Another visit, another great experience. Had the Touche burger with frites super good, fries could be a little less done, so they wouldn't seem over cooked. As usual quite the crowd, and it is a louder experience. Service was perfect for 6 of us as was the food, waffle and chicken.

So fantastic! The warm bread is served as soon as you are settled at your table and the experience begins. Love the music and white butcher paper table cloths. I have dined here many times and it's always a treat. Tried the quiche Florentine at lunch last week. Wow! It was like a Michelin chef made soufflé and top notch. The salad served with it was a perfect pairing. Service always super attentive and friendly. Will be back soon.

The food was good and the service fantastic at a recent brunch. The best part was the bottomless mimosas- with several to choose from. I started with a cranberry- orange but switched to a peach bellini which was my favorite. I look forward to going back for lunch or dinner but will miss the mimosas.

Sunday, July 9, 2023 Thank you outstanding server Rachel for making my speciall day unforgettable!

Great food and environment, went for a last minute brunch and I didn't have reservations... the host was so accommodating and courteous, I deeply apologized and thanked him for his amazing care. The Bar has great drinks prepared for you by Jorge, awesome bartender! I highly recommend!!!

Because it was Valentine's Day and we arrived to a packed (but not too packed) house, I expected to be late in getting seated. But we were seated on time if not early at a cozy table. All the staff were very pleasant. We started with an old fashioned and a Manhattan, both good -- and quick! Then came a fresh, warm and crusty baguette and butter. Then we had potato leek soup, delicious, and a hearty salad with lots of good stuff (olives, chick peas, avocados, roasted leek, frisé). Jeanette, our server, was absolutely wonderful--quick, pleasant, witty and helpful. She made a perfect wine suggestion and because I couldn't decide, I let her choose my entree -- chicken cordon bleu. We also had chicken forestière. BOTH were plentiful and awesome. The cordon bleu had a perfect crust on the outside, tender and savory on the inside. The atmosphere was lively with nice music, but not too loud. An all-around perfect experience.

My family and I have lived in Edison Park for 15 years and just recently made an impromptu stop for brunch on a late morning walk. As per usual, it was a busy Sunday crowd so we were fortunate to be seated quickly at the bar, which our daughters found fun and of great novelty. My girls loved the bar seating for the novelty of it. Probably not the most comfortable high top chairs in the city, however. We' were greeted cheerfully and quickly taken care of by the bartender. The food was delicious and our drinks were always refreshed. A mistake was made but quickly rectified to satisfaction. The mimosa was so-so but I was also not in the mood for a bottomless pit of OJ and champs. Our daughters were happy with the experience and hope to visit again soon. Maybe next time with reservations. .

Brunch fare was just OK - the Bolognese was watery and flavorless, nothing really stood out being very outstanding or delicious. The lemon curd pancakes was weird with the gelato on top? Banana foster was probably the only good dish. Fried chicken sandwich was a miss (dry chicken and hard bun). I'd say a bit below your average brunch food. They have a cute patio for outdoor seating and they open up the door/windows for that inside/outside feel.

Nice bistro type restaurant with yummy food. Like to sit outside on their covered sidewalk patio seating in the summer.

A small taste of Paris. When you're longing for a true French cafe vibe, try Cafe Touché. My favorite is the steak frites. The butter on the steak is beyond good. The service seems to know when you need something and they're right there. Lovely in the summer with the doors open. I love the desserts, but rarely partake because I'm just too full. The baguettes come out warm and no way can you resist! I love going there because it inspires great conversation. Highly recommend!

Elegant seating and vibe Plenty of options Had the seafood combo(strongly recommend), mussel(it's okay), and some wine

Very authentic french cuisine. The zucchini soup was so rich and delicious that I have been talking about it for a week after we ate there. Excellent service and pleasant vibe.

We had an absolutely wonderful time. The food was terrific. The service is friendly, gracious, and warm as can be. The pricing was perfect for the quality of the meal--definitely reasonable. We will be back a lot more often!

Was at Cafe Touché this afternoon for a baby shower for a friend of mine. It's a nice place, quaint and serene. They had it sectioned off for another party behind ours. But the food! OMG! I literally left full! They had ordered for appetizers - escargot, brie en croute and the pate maison. Salad came next - the salad au chèvre - the salad had little baked bries in the corner of the plate which melted in your mouth. Then finally was the entree - family style poulet limon (chicken breast), pork calvados (pork medallions), bolognese cote de bouef, along with roasted rosemary potatoes and hericot verts. Everything was melt in your mouth, buttery goodness. The service and waitstaff were on pint with everyone's wine choice, coffee choice or even an answer to how the chef makes the potatoes. (I didn't take any photos of the food this time since I didnt want to make a scene)

My daughters and I had dinner at Cafe Touche last night and it was great! The service was great (our server was Rebecca). The appetizers were great Dinner was delicous and the atmosphere was very nice. We will definitely be back!

Came here for lunch today- service and food could not have been better. Got a seat by the window which was bright and interesting. Jeanette was our server and was awesome. My mom and I had the Swiss florentine quiche. The Gruyère cheese made it different than most-homemade and delicious. The salad with dressing that came with it was quite nice too. The quiche was so large I took half home for another meal. It's not cheap at $20.95 but so worth it. My husband ordered the Touche burger with hand cut fries. He loved it- again not cheap at $16.95 but so good. Service was excellent and the bread they served was hot and delicious. During the day, it was easy to park in the parking lot across the street. Highly recommend. I will definitely be back!!

Loved it!!!! Service outstanding.. we tool our time and the waiter did not rush us!! Food was good and I love the hustle bustle of the cafe .. very happy people!!!

I ordered pork tenderloin. Anything but tender. Cabbage was Ok. But the pork was extremely dry and tough. I was unable to eat it as was my husband. I spoke to waiter who spoke to manager. On the bill they actually comped me for the meat but charged me for the side of cabbage was a cheap move. I left the restaurant hungry and with a headache. The other huge issue was the noise level was over the top. People were literally screaming and tables are right on top of each other. I would avoid.

First visit to this just awesome five-star Edison Park neighborhood French bistro! Exquisite brunch including bottomless mimosas! Attentive server Guzman A. who was wonderful and amazing! Requested and was granted outdoor patio seating for my guest and I. Great vibe on a beautiful summer day! Desserts were delicious and espressos were amazing! Found on-street parking which was very convenient. Will definitely be going back for dinner at this hidden gem on the northwest side.

Always a great spot - especially for brunch! Bacon that is served is awesome and flavorful too.

This was a hidden gem (to me at least!). Visited with a friend recently for lunch. We had the best time - super cute spot with a nice patio away from the main (busy) street (also nicely hidden from parked cars with a fence). We weren't rushed and had an enjoyable time with delicious food and friendly service. Our server gave us plenty of helpful info about the menu and specials but didn't rush us at all. We started with a glass of rose each (tasty and nicely priced) and then on to lunch! I had the burger which was perfectly cooked and nicely seasoned. I would have had dessert but I was stuffed! We ate outside but I had a chance to look inside - cute atmosphere and everyone was really friendly. Definitely worth a visit for lunch or dinner. Reasonable prices and a nice menu with something for everyone.

Perfect! Excellent food, service, atmosphere! Fish, salad with goat cheese, dessert. Baguette: warm and crusty. Neighborhood setting is so charming. Highly recommend! 5 stars all the way!! Nicest wait staff. It's my birthday and they treated me to a lovely dessert!

I didn't have much expectation for this place but my sister said it was good so we tried it out for my moms birthday. The seating part was a little rough since we were originally supposed to sit outside but it was near the garbage and it seemed like we were an afterthought so we decided to move inside. I never knew chicken could taste so good. They had great apps and the cordon bleu is made to perfection. First time trying escargot and it was made pretty well. Anyways I would recommend this place to people who like French food.

Love this place! I always start with its Brie cheese. Then I follow that up with shrimp crevettes, filet and fries, or a chicken dish. The wines are exceptional. Please come visit here.

I am absolutely in love with this place, my latest crush(this is my first visit for a dine in, I've had take outs before ...only for desserts though). Located in the busy corner of Edison park, this is an absolute must try. Ambience was okay too as well as great service. I was there with a friend and was hungry when I got there so skipped appetizer and went straight to mains(including drinks). Food was incredible, so good that I blamed myself that how did I not try this earlier. Ordered Chicken Forestiere, Etouffee. Drinks were good too and make sure you leave some room for desserts, a must try is bread pudding. There's curbside parking; not sure about valet though.

VIVE BASTILLE DAY! We have always enjoyed our dining experiences here over the years and Wednesday was no exception. Our front window table, open to the sidewalk, was a perfect vantage point to view the festivities and hear the music. Our experienced server Josh was great, and politely dealt with my questions, quirky chatter and all of our requests. Wine buckets were in great demand this evening and he alternated our two bottles to make sure they stayed chilled. Every dish was exceptional! We all started with items from the evening's special menu. My husband and I had the Bibb Salad Vinaigrette with watercress, blue cheese and walnuts. Our niece had the Trio of Ravioli (short rib, parmesan and mushroom). Our entrées were Poulet Limone (one with rosemary potatoes, the other with frites) and Poulet Cordon Bleu. We all took leftovers home in order to save room for dessert - Profiterole, Bread Pudding and Chocolate Terrine (or Pavé?). We left happy and looking forward to the next time!

Yeah I would definitely recommend this place super great food great prices, great atmosphere professional staff always looking to go out of their way to make sure that you're having a great time and the bartender George super cool guy as well too if you get a chance... most definitely stop by. I would highly recommend !!!

We went for dinner as a group from work after a long day of meetings. The appetizers were great, the entrées were not. The escargot, paté, and bread was a great way to start the meal. The entrées fell short, though. Some portions were very small, others were just not good. The service was very attentive despite being packed.

The ambiance is nice as well as the food I ordered and the service was great. I ordered the étouffée dinner. OMG it was delicious and the portion was huge, one can easily make at least three meals out of the portion given. I have been told the steak is also divine. It was crowded when we went and the restaurant does not have a parking lot with free parking. I hear they have a great brunch also, so I may go back soon. :-)

Amazingly unique and tasty food. Great service. Enjoyed their outdoor seating. Try them!

Went there for brunch. Have been there for brunch a few times. This time parking was challenging and, while this restaurant has valet parking, the person parking cars was no where to be found. We later learned that he was inside the restaurant and was not being attentive to the customers wishing to use valet parking. So we had to drive around looking for parking. The restaurant was very busy, noisy and crowded. Our server was very nice and quite attentive, especially given how busy it was. The brunch menu is extensive and the food is plentiful, however, the prices for most of the entrees were a bit high. We thought it would have been nice, and appropriate, to have been served a croissant with butter when we sat down, but that is apparently not something offered with brunch. We suggest this be considered for the future. We have not been here for dinner yet and plan to try it.

This review is from my visit November 21, 2020. During the restrictions in place for outdoor dining, Cafe Touché did a GREAT job at having a outdoor seating area that was actually warm and decorated as if you were sitting inside. They also did a GREAT job in regards to the pandemic, making customers feel "safe". They had tables seated apart, all staff had on mask, there was signage, and you can pull up the menu from a QR Code. My cousin and one of my best friends came because we actually saw the restaurant on TikTok and we are so glad we came! Cafe Tocuhe is definitely a great place for brunch, lunch or dinner. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and the food was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend to try their bottomless mimosa. Reasonable prices and great size portions! Huge shout out to Jeanette who was our waitress. She made us feel so welcome and at home. She was very kind and was constantly checking on us. She made sure our drinks were always filled!