The outdoor seating and french music playing caught my attention and had to stop for breakfast! Sat outside in perfect weather. The Faby Benedict was delicious. The Sandwich Breakfast is a little basic and could use maybe a sauce or some greens... loved the breakfast potato's though, came out pipping hot! Overall, 9.5/10:) read more

Chez Faby - Faby Benedict and Sandwhich Breakfast - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Small bistro downtown with very French feel from staff and wall dressing. Brilliant tasting simple food. Great tasting eggs, bacon, potatoes and strangely croissant with breakfast! No alcohol at this time as they were awaiting a license ? Good service with inside and outside seating. read more

Chez Faby - Outdoor/ indoor patio area - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Came here for brunch while staying in the city, only a 4 minute walk from my hotel. Cute little place with indoor and outdoor seating. Theres a lot of options on the menu, there will be something for everyone! I got the prosciutto crepe and it came with a fresh salad. Great portion size. Our server was attentive and food came relatively quickly. read more

Chez Faby - Prosciutto crepe - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We are so glad we stumbled on this place! We were looking for a breakfast/brunch and hit the jackpot. We got my daughter a strawberry Nutella crepe, which she loved, got a veggie Brie and bacon omelette and the avo toast with poached egg. All delicious, all quick, the service was wonderful. We got our own little back patio area which was so nice- outside but onto on the street. The cappuccinos were beautiful and very nicely balanced. read more

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Chez Faby-lous! The back patio is so cute and quaint, felt like I was transported to Europe! I enjoyed a vanilla latte and the roast beef sandwich. It was so much better than it looked! The strawberry chocolate crepe was also amazing. The service was just fine, nothing remarkable or to complain about. Overall, a very lovely place to stop for some delicious food! read more

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Chez was recommended by a friend and what a quaint French restaurant. They have fresh French bakery. We were warmly greeted and seated. They have a full coffee and espresso selection. I got an Americano it was very good. My choice for breakfast was the eggs, salmon and avocado. The eggs were cooked perfectly. The bread would love to have more. It was so good. read more

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Great food, mediocre service. The menu at Chez Faby offers an excellent variety of choices, and everything we ordered arrived promptly and tasted absolutely delicious. My meal was outstanding from start to finish. Unfortunately, the service fell short. After our server took our initial order, we never saw her again until she returned to ask if we wanted the check. I ran out of coffee and water with no refill in sight and had to borrow salt and pepper from a nearby table. Overall, the food makes this place worth visiting, but the inattentive service needs improvement. read more

I did not seat down to eat but picked up a crossiant and a latte. Both items taste just ok. I expected a nice french crossiant and latte, but nah. I pass read more

Chez Faby - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

My husband and I went out for a walk around Tampa and instead of heading over to Armature Works area, we decided to check out downtown area. We walked around a few blocks, and then we saw this cute Parisian bistro. We were seated immediately by a very friendly waitress, she immediately brought water and asked if we wanted coffee or anything else to drink. We placed our order and we did not have to wait very long at all. My mushroom quiche came out piping hot- with a crispy top, I love crispy cheese!!, and it was served with a very nice salad on the side. With all of the cheeses and mushrooms blended together- it was very tasty and delicious. I would definitely order this again. My husband ordered the Chicken Panini and was not disappointed either. It was nice and toasted, with a side salad as well. We both enjoyed our lunches, and would definitely go back. It's a very quaint, unique French bistro in the middle of downtown Tampa. read more

Chez Faby - Mushroom Quiche - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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We had a group of 4 without a reservation and were able to be seated right away in the back terrace, which was nice and open with natural light. I decided on the avocado crepe which had a nice assortment of veggies and tomatoes - very filling! We shared the strawberry and chocolate crepe for dessert which was delightful. I can't wait to come back and try more - their menu is pretty large with both breakfast and lunch items! read more

Chez Faby - Crepe with Strawberry and Chocolate - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Love this cute spot in Tampa. Quite possibly the best crepe I've had (except for those in France). Their sandwiches are also top notch. They only have a small handful of tables inside and out and the service is on point. read more

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We stumbled upon this cute little restaurant while visiting Tampa this April and loved it! The food was fantastic (no pictures because we immediately inhaled it all!) I had an iced Carmel coffee that was a 10/10 and highly recommend the traditional crepes! Must visit! read more

Got to try a few more items at Chez Faby today and was really happy with what we got! I was very impressed by the presentation of the burrata salad that my girlfriend got. My sandwich breakfast was great too, with fries, and a bacon and egg sandwich on a baguette. The cafe was extremely busy and yet the waitresses/kitchen still managed to get us our food in a reasonable amount of time. read more

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We were looking for a quick and satisfying brunch after having no luck at a nearby restaurant that was over crowded with a long wait time. Chez seated us right away which was a relief. We got croissant breakfast sandwiches and potatoes. The croissants are fresh and taste authentic however the potatoes were lacking flavor. The staff seemed a bit overwhelmed although it was not that busy but they were accommodating when I made a modification to my order. The Ambience needs a little make over outside and inside. I could imagine on a busy day there would not be a ton of seating available since it is small inside so maybe we got lucky. If you want to try an authentic French cafe give this place a try! read more

Chez Faby - Salmon croissant - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Updated review - this place is still awesome. One of our favorite cafes in tampa. Great French cafe that offers a variety of breakfast/lunch items. Although my bf and I stick mainly to the breakfast items. The lunch items look yummy as well! Their coffee is great!! Iced or hot! Croissants are ALWAYS fresh, I get one every visit. Baguettes, French toast, crepes, ALL GREAT. They even have certain limited menu items that change every so often. We come here various times a month and the service is always great, love that we get served and they don't rush us to leave. Great first date spot to just sit and chat as well!! read more

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What a great lunch spot in downtown Tampa! It's quiet and has an extensive menu. We had two different crepes and both were delicious! The service was good too, and we liked that we were not rushed. read more

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The service was nice and the servers attentive. Although I did ask for hot water and got a glass of room temperature water instead .-. I ordered a Croque Madam... and the last time I had one was in Paris. This definitely made my day as it was a good sandwich made properly. The salad was delicious but the dressing was so sparing I almost thought there were no dressing spare a few sad drops on my leafy greens. I was hoping for the vinaigrette dressing to cut down the heavy cheese in my sandwich! The location was nice and I sat outside watching the people in the streets. It was a nice way to enjoy my morning and made me not want to move. A great place to grab a bite if you like French cafe style food. But maybe next time I'll just ask for a little more dressing... and hope they bring the hot water instead of room temperature one. read more

Wow! I am stunned about how well the food (and macchiato) were on my first visit here. The entire menu looks amazing and I wanted to try everything (I actually got a second meal to go for later). The cafe is quaint and welcoming and you feel like you are stepping into a cafe right out of Paris when you talk to the staff (they have very French accents which is beautiful). Absolutely not my last visit here. read more

Chez Faby - Eleonore Benedict (poached egg, smoked salmon, avocado, hollandaise) - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I love the little French cafe vibe this place has and it's a must go to if you like something different for breakfast/lunch. Our server (I think her name was Diana) was also wonderful ! read more

Great tasting food, fast service. Try to sit in terrace inside. Great idea for breakfast read more

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Really enjoyed a petite breakfast at Chez Faby. I opted for a croissant with butter & jam, a latte macchiato and a mimosa while my husband and had the croissant Paris and a coffee mocha. Everything was delicious! Service was quick, accommodating and kind. I truly could have been in France. This is a great spot I will visit again when back in Tampa. read more

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So yummy! I want to eat everything on the menu And the baguettes are so perfectly toasted! I ate everything on my plate. read more

Stopped for a quick coffee before hitting the water this morning. If I'm being honest, it doesn't look like much from the outside but the French inspired cafe is actually adorable. Located in the heart of downtown Tampa. They have the outside setup with bistro tables and chairs, Parisian style. Sweet girl working was happy to help with our to go coffee order. We parked on the street and hopped in and out. We were there early so parking didn't seem to be an issue but I imagine during normal business hours may be hard to find a spot. Breakfast menu looked amazing but didn't have time to indulge. Coffee was a hit. Tip: don't judge a book by its cover read more

Chez Faby - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Fresh warm bread with egg and bacon and French roasted coffee , delicious!! Service was quick and friendly. Clean and nice decor read more

Chez Faby - Cute little board - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I really like this establishment. Has a strong French vibe with the decor and staff with hard-core French accents. A little icy reception when we first arriv6e. But it's likely a cultural difference that we can easily overlook. Food was spot on and parking was a breeze. Certainly recommend. read more

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Yes, five star. I was at the bar and paid some attention to the working of the women behind the counter. It was Sunday before noon. Very busy. The ladies, the place runs excellent on woman power, kept busy and did well. Plenty of mimosa making; lots of coffee types. I had an egg Benedict that came with salmon. Prosciutto was another meet choice. I did enjoy my breakfast. Eggs over easy, not too much hollandaise, on a croissant. Good combination, good balance, not too much. Back to the staff. They really work hard. They work with class, they show positive energy. read more

Chez Faby - Eggs Benedict with salmon - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This beautiful little French Cafe is located on the corner of Tampa St & Madison st. It gives European vibes with seating outside on both sides of the corner. Fresh made baguettes & croissants! We tried the breakfast sandwich which came on the baguette and the Eleonore Benedict which comes on a croissant. The service was very friendly, they were very welcoming and accommodating with our 3 year old. Highly recommend! read more

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Came here for brunch on a Saturday morning. I loved the French flags and theme throughout the restaurant. While the food itself was tasty for the most part there was a few things that were lacking. The service was very slow - especially for a place that wasn't packed. The smoothie was not that good either, although I heard the ice coffee was tasty. For the price, the portions are very small. My croissant was $13 and it was tiny. Overall this place has potential but needs some improvements. read more

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Superb. Crepes outstanding with prompt service. Loved their coffee. Dine with the Bears. read more

Chez Faby - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Super cute French vibe cafe spot! Came here for brunch/work there with a friend. The wifi worked perfectly fine. I ordered green tea which was basically a tea bag and ham, onion, and crepe dish and my friend ordered scrambled egg salmon. read more

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I love this place! A random find when I was here with a friend who had business meetings. I stumbled onto this place and ended up eating here (delivery once) 3 times! So glad to be back in Tampa so that I can once again enjoy their amazing bread, sandwiches and coffee. read more

Just wow. The baguette breakfast sandwich is just devine because the baguette is baked in house. It absolutely rivals any French bakery. The croissants are flaky and buttery. The service is top notch. The coffee is strong and delicious. We found this place by accident, but we are going back tomorrow read more

Very cute atmosphere and quick service. My crepe was delicious. The croissant cookie was very burnt and small-- definitely not worth the price. read more

Good breakfast with a french twist. Eggs benedict for breakfast with plain friend home fries were good nothing over the top notable but the almond croissant to go was great quality and quite delicious. Every place in the area is pricy so they were in line with other places. $17 for eggs benedict and a small amount of potatoes. Would reccomend, but lacks atmosphere. Although Great friendly service read more

Great spot! We got a Croque Madame and a Quiche Lorraine.. both tasted great and came out quick. Service was great Looking forward to trying more of the menu! read more

Chez Faby - Croque Madame really good and filling - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I have never written a Yelp review. I do so today, Sunday, March 2, 2025, because while my teenagers and I ate a delicious French breakfast at the bar, we couldn't help but notice 1. How hard the staff were working to keep up with the demand on such a tiny, cute little place, and 2. How absolutely sh**ty entitled people were acting when they couldn't get what they wanted right away, and particularly 3. The angry man shouting about how he was going to leave a bad review because of his perception of how they were seating guests and that little Violet Beauregard MF wanted to be taken care of first, godammit! This is to him: listen, AH, you're not at a smoothly run corporate restaurant with tons of seating and enough staffing for a host, bussers, or runners. There's maybe 3-4 people cooking and dishwashing in the kitchen and literally one owner/manager and two lovely servers, all of whom appeared to speak English as a second language. They are doing the absolute best they can busting their asses on this beautiful Sunday morning and you had to be a little bitch. Stay home if you can't be polite. Chez Faby, thank you for being wonderful and I'm so sorry you have to deal with people like that. Five stars on food and service! read more

This breakfast spot was walking distance from our riverfront hotel and was the perfect cafe to pop into on a Friday morning. We ordered a Eleneore Benedict and Eggs Faby with some espresso drinks. We got a table right by the window (outdoor seating also was available) so we had a great vantage point for people watching. The food was tasty and very fresh, the potatoes were crispy and really we didn't have any complaints. Sweet service and a cozy atmosphere. I secretly wanted to go back the next morning too!! read more

Chez Faby - Eggs Faby (front) Eleneore Benedict (back) espresso and cafe mocha - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Really wanted to like it. They need to up their game some. A little breakfast was underwhelming and with coffee and a croissant bacon, egg, and cheese it was about $16. The croissant was sort of over toasted and the egg was just sort of sad. The little coffee creamers were not fresh or needed to be refrigerated better, they left little floating curds in my coffee. Have been to better French cafes. read more

Chez Faby - French Near Me - Tampa, Florida

All 4 in my party thoroughly enjoyed our quiet midweek lunch at Chez Faby. The Madam who served us was very friendly and did not chuckle at my pronunciation one bit I am a bit sad for all the times I've been downtown and not known what to eat and haven't realized this gem was right under my nose. Nice quiet atmosphere for talking, sipping on a cappuccino and enjoying some deliciously satisfying food. I will be back and have encouraged friends to stop in also. read more

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We have walked by Chez Faby on our way to the Samaria Cafe right next door for years - so we decided to give it a try. The stress of a Sunday morning Mother's Day was more than the Chez could handle. When we checked in we were told right away that food was taking 35-40 mins to make it out of the kitchen once you order it. And that was definitely accurate. Of course all this had the servers flustered and our of synch. Literally every table outside at one point were waiting on their checks. The food honestly was good. But. No way we ever visit on a weekend again. read more