Café Saint-Germain

What fun and good vibes for this place! With the big windows it feels a bit exposed after dark and it might be even more fun and cozy with some curtains We ordered from the prix fix menu and the portions were huge! From our 3 course meal we each very much liked 2/3 From the onion soup, pork and creme brûlée the last 2 were very delicious (and we were compensated for the soup as per their statement it wasn’t their best batch) For the pate, coq au vin and choc mouse the first 2 dishes were fabulous and huge The choc mouse texture was to granular for my liking (I like my mouse to be silky but realizing this is very personal) There wine pairing is served in cute little glasses and is good value for price Waiting staff is very kind and service oriented Also the crowd is a fun mixture of ages Overall a neighborhood gem

This is a very spacious and quaint cafe. We came around 2pm on a Sunday and there were a lot of open tables. We got a couple of sandwiches and a soup. The boeuf bourguinon sandwich was excellent -- the meat and mushrooms were tender and covered in an unctuous sauce, with a great kick from the mustard. I would definitely get this again. It was decadent in all the best ways. The bread was not the best, but it was masked by the amazing filling. The Parisian ham and cheese sandwich was not as good, mainly because the bread was quite disappointing. It was very soft and a bit floury. I would've preferred a crustier bread with more structure. The filling was fine, and I liked the pickle, but I would've liked more ham as well. Praline's version of this sandwich is way better, mostly because of the bread. We also got the French onion soup ($10), which my husband, a French onion soup hater, loved. It has a nice crusty cheese top and was a bit sweet. Overall the boeuf bourguinon sandwich was excellent, but the sandwich bread was not great. I'd come back for that one sandwich, though!

A friend and I stopped in for lunch yesterday and enjoyed the onion soup,it was wonderful. I returned later to pick up a few treats and learned you’ll be open on Thanksgiving. I had such a lovely interaction with Karina. As someone who has lost much of my family and often spends holidays on my own, she made me feel truly welcomed. I shared that with her, and she was so understanding and kind. Told me I wouldnt have to be alone this year because you guys are open and she’d be there. She even offered me a list of other restaurants and bars that often stay open on the holidays. It was a small moment, but it meant a great deal to me. I’m very grateful I stopped by. I look forward to coming in on Thanksgiving, I hope to see her!

Stopped by for brunch last weekend, the Croque Monsieur was amazing! The handsome young man Alex helping us was an absolute sweetheart and very attentive. The girls ordered mimosas, and I had a Bee’s Knees, which I’d never heard of, suggested by the sweet young woman at the bar, Karina I believe, and it was delish, truly. It was pretty busy, so I’d recommend making a reservation if you’re coming on a weekend. Service was quick and great overall! Looking forward to experiencing dinner here!

Tried the new brunch menu and had a great time. Our server, Lucas, was a superstar. The breakfast sandwich needs a little extra something - like some mustard or a chutney. But overall a really nice relaxing place to grab brunch and a coffee ☕

The place is beautiful and calm. But that’s where it ended. The prices were high ($20 for 2 teas an 2 croissants) and the chocolate croissant was dry and felt like I was eating thin layers of glass. Pretty sure there were 5 chocolate chips inside too. Disappointing! I had to ask the staff to warm it, I was not offered. When they brought it over to my table there was NOTHING warm about it. Disappointing! The hot tea was delicious but the “mug” was not functional. Extremely hot to touch and impossible to pick up with the tiny awkward unbalanced handle. Frustrating! And the chairs felt very cheap. I tried to lean back and relax, it felt like the chair was going to crack or topple over. Not able to relax during my breakfast. I ate and left immediately and probably will not return.

The truffle fries portion is big, but truffle oil is not as generous as you can smell or taste at every single fries, maybe balance between too overwhelmed. Main i ordered Coq Au Vin, the meat came a bit dry, but overall taste good. The dessert is good! Slight waiting time, maybe due to the big group.

Came on a Sunday morning to check it out. There were 15 ppl inside with about 15 open tables. The First Lady told us they were sold out and offered the bar for us to sit at. Then they had no menus. We waited and waited for a menu and it never came. We ended up ordering off the wall menu and cabinet food. They forgot to bring us 1 of the 2 items we ordered. We also had to clean our own table. Comes across as an upscale cafe but is really just another understaffed average place. Way better options out there than this place. Outdoor tables are all set up but were never offered to us as an option. Felt like the staff did not want to be there or try to break a smile.