Premium prices, not premium ingredients or taste. A $30 breakfast shouldn't taste like it was made in a hotel lobby. Also can't stand places that ask for a tip for food and service before you get either. Order and seat/wait on yourself type spot. Very underwhelming for the price of a traditional breakfast and coffee. read more

So Wonderful! Always busy. Cozy little coffee hot spot! The Wedding Waffles are definitely a celebration of flavor! We went back two days this week! The egg combinations will surprise you, and the sandwiches looked Devine! Kind Staff! This is a Very Nice place. read more

I prefer table service but the food was decent and the staff was really friendly. I had the crab cake Benedict and the biscuit was a bit sweet and more like a waffle. It was still good. read more

Fun coffee shop with good eats. Superb chai and a very hearty crab cake Benedict. Super busy and popular spot and I totally get why. I must visit when nearby. read more

Le Bistreaux - Crab cake scrambler - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

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Truthfully the food was yummy but WAY overpriced. Normally when restaurants serve crab cake Eggs Benedict it comes with two. This place gives you only one. The hollandaise sauce was good but it wasn't enough. When we asked for more they wanted to charge us for it. Overall our experience wasn't good. read more

Outstanding spot to start your morning! Tons of choices from savory to sweet! We recommend EVERYONE stop here! read more

Le Bistreaux - Big Breakfast Combo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

I'm a foodie and I've never EVER had a waffle combo this good. The Pecan Praline Waffles, omg. Best. Things. Ever. This combo of the praline sauce and the whipped cream with the crunchy but soft waffles was absolutely amazing. You know that feeling when the comfort food hits and you have to bow your head and put your hand on your head, these did that. I live 4.5 hours away but am already planning when I can visit again just for this combo. read more

Le Bistreaux - Pecan Praline Waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

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Ok, the place is clean and very well put together!! I love the aesthetic for sure. The food was good but not something I would go for again. And my biggest mistake was taking him hungry. Each plate was $17 plus tax and while I definitely don't mind paying for food it was not enough to fill him up. The staff were extremely sweet and helpful!!! And the food came out relatively quickly. read more

Le Bistreaux - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

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Visited Le Bistreaux for a quality breakfast while my car was being serviced at Walker Automotive. When I walked in I was greeted with a warm welcome from the staff and the customers. I ordered an americano to drink and got the Big Breakfast combo. The food came out very quickly and the layout on the plate was picture perfect. The eggs were cheesy and fluffy as well as the 4 Belgium style waffle triangles. The combo came with a lot of protein so it left me full and energized. I sat a little while longer to finish my coffee in the comfortable chair located by the window. My only complaint was a self error, I wanted my bacon softer but even extra crispy the bacon was amazing. Le Bistreaux had many options to choose from and I will be dining here the next time I'm in Alexandria. read more

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Kind, attentive employees. Yummy food and coffee! Nice, clean environment. We will return.

Stopped in this morning and got an eggs Benedict and avocado toast with salmon and creamy balsamic. It took about 20 minutes from ordering to get our food, which felt like a pretty long time. The eggs benedict was cold, and the hollandaise was pretty thin/watered down. The biscuits looked like waffles, which was cute, but that's about it. The rest was pretty meh. The avocado toast was better, but also meh. The "creamy balsamic" is just a glaze (there's no cream?) and there wasn't enough of it on the toast. Overall, fine. Nothing to write home about- good or bad. read more

The place is a cozy place with MANY menu options so something for everyone! It's clean & service was friendly & fast! The food was good but the best part was the traditional waffles. Yes, I recommend this place. read more

So the over killed the mocha but that's ok... I'll just skip the bottom half of the drink. Coffee was ok. It have a feeling less syrup would have allowed me to really know if it was good or not. This review is for the omlette . This was legit as could be and fresh to order. Cheese melted in my mouth and and they didn't skimp on the ham or bacon! Wish there could have been some onions or green peppers added but figured I'd try it out and I was happy I did. Staff was very chatty but kind and the brought us our Coffee and food which was great. read more

Le Bistreaux - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

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Food was delicious! The employees were all super sweet and friendly! It was a quiet and quaint place. We live at Fort Polk and will have family visiting, so I said this will be my go to stop on my airport runs. read more

Le Bistreaux - Vanilla bean sampler!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

Would go back again service is great! Easy to find in the area The only thing I would change is the grits read more

My go-to breakfast spot when I go to Alexandria- they have an assortment on their breakfast/brunch menu but breakfast is number one. A great spot off the interstate with great staff and a family friendly atmosphere. I usually order the French toast(pain perdu) which comes with a side of breakfast meat and fruit. It's the perfect portion and not overly sweet. read more

This place is great! The only reason for 4 stars for me is how high the prices are. I don't consider myself cheap, but wow. The coffee is good and they offer gluten free waffles, so it's my go to breakfast spot when I'm in town. To be fair, eating out in general has gotten to be crazy expensive, and as a former small business owner myself, I try to understand. read more

I ordered the COZ SALMON BENEDICT A split Toasted English Muffin topped with Smoke Salmon + Cream Cheese + Poached Egg + Hollandaise + Challots + Seasoned Potatoes. It was so delicious and tasty. I added a crab cake it was wonderful as well. My drink was the rocky mountain coffee. The service was swift, the atmosphere was peaceful and pleasant. I would definitely recommend everyone to try the place out. read more

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Excellent food, especially the pecan roast coffee! Nice atmosphere, quiet and relaxing. Very polite service! Will stop again on our watmy though. read more

Everything was great coffee awesome we went 3 days in a row Even owner help when needed read more

Le Bistreaux - Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

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Boy.... Where do I even begin. This place hit close to home when my mother was around to make breakfast! Service was spectacular in every way. I felt more like family than a customer. The vibe felt familiar. Like I had been there more than once and something just couldn't stop me from going back! Love this place read more

Le Bistreaux - The beautiful scenery my eyes has been blessed with - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

People were nice, place looked clean, waffles were soggy and cold. Looked pretty but didn't eat it. read more

Coming from out of town, I was looking forward to trying this place. The food was tasty and we enjoyed the quality. But the amount of discrepancy between menu pricing and total at ring-up took away from the experience. You order at the front with the clerk via tablet. Which is great, but if you don't know the price variations - and have to ask on each item what it rings up as to confirm you want it (with a Sunday post-church crowd level of folks in line behind you). It really takes away from the customer experience. I saw the heads up from the sticker on the menu mentioning "fluctuations" and subject to change (so I was already expecting a price difference), and I held up the line to ask about the current pricing of the more specialty items - Crab Cake Benedict (delicious!) and the Scrambler. I figured a price difference would have been felt more on those types of dishes. Thankfully not and those were the same price as the menu. So I completed my order, balking to myself at the difference in the total from the rough math in my head, but I was distracted by my own kiddos and went to our table. Guess I should have held up the line longer and specifically asked the pricing on the waffles. Even with expecting a price difference, I wasn't expecting an increase of about $3/waffle difference - in our case, $11.25 for the French Toast waffle versus the $8.50 quoted on the menu; and $9.25 for Chocolate Waffle versus the $7.00 on the menu. I went up to the counter and I'm assuming she already knew what I was going to say, because the clerk answered "yes, the owners haven't updated the prices on the menu." I'm sitting at the table at this point and going through the reviews of the restaurant and seeing the same issue posted from years ago. Just update the menu already! Or if the changes are frequent, make a QR code and electronic menu or a chalkboard menu. If anything, keeping it as-is causes poor customer experience, and unnecessary friction between customers and staff. read more

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The potatoes were very good. I won't order the Crab Benedict ever again. The crab cake was on a sweet waffle. The cake wasn't even a cake. It was a thin layer of crab spread. The sauce did not taste like hollidaise sauce. My egg was not cooked as I requested. Most of the time this place serves good food. read more

Le Bistreaux - Crab Benedict and breakfast potatoes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

Well, Le Bistreaux is in my Top Five breakfast/brunch haunts. We've been here on five separate occasions and every time is was delicious and made to perfection. The staff is friendly and service is quick even during peak hours and large crowds. However, the food really is the star at Le Bistreaux, so many offerings and fusions that pair well with their waffles and dark roast coffee. Once again, do yourself a culinary favor and start your morning with good friends and regional breakfast treats. *Did I mention their gluten-free waffles, my friend raved about how tasty they are. Make sure you geaux to Le Bistreaux. read more

Le Bistreaux - Jambalaya Benedict and roasted breakfast potatoes. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

Read the reviews on the way to NOLA and had to give it a try. Did not disappoint! The vanilla bean strawberry waffles and boudin omelette were both incredible, for sure the best omelette I've ever had! read more

Food is ahmazing-- waffles got that light crunch and soft delicious inside, hash browns are waffle like and buttery soft n crunchy too... beautifully presented and not overwhelming . I received healthy portions and left full and happy. Promptly received food after ordering at the counter.( they bring to ur table) Ambiance is good, you can be tucked into a private table or sit in the open. The restroom was pristine. Lots of goodies at the counter to bring home too! read more

Great food and good atmosphere. Staff are very friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quick bite that tastes homemade. read more

Le Bistreaux - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

It was just an all right experience. The staff was very pleasant. Nice cozy atmosphere. But the food was marginal. For a French restaurant we found it odd that when asking for a side of butter that they gave you some margarine cups. Also, the cheese inside the omelette was sliced processed cheese. Partially melted. read more

We stopped in Alexandria overnight on a recent road trip and we really wanted a good cup of coffee and nice breakfast before starting our day. The team at Le Bistreaux were outstanding. Everything was amazing. Our only regret is that we were only able to visit one Update March 2020: I called to inquiry where they purchased their coffee from because the Texas pecan was phenomenal. They told me it was custom made just for them but they were happy to send me 2lbs. read more

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This is a small cafe with lots of food options. The food was okay as it didn't have a outstanding taste. The temp of the food was appropriate. However, my visit was disturbed when I noticed my receipt and noticed the prices listed on the menu did not match. The prices were off for less than a dollar but they were still off. The cafe has a delightful menu with options for cold or hot drinks. But as previously mentioned my visit was disturbed with in correct prices on the menu and I was not informed of the increase as the menu states differently. I would say give this place a try but be mindful of the prices may be higher on your receipt. read more

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Awesome. Great food, worth the wait. A million times better than the terrible Huddle House or ihop.

While in the Alexandria, LA area I searched for a breakfast area and found Le Bistreaux. The selection of sweet and savory is massive! Lots of coffee options, hot and cold! They weren't very busy but we liked the cool little "coffee house" vibe. Such a nice change from chain restaurants. Service was nice and adequate. You go up to the counter and place your order and they'll bring it to your table. I was torn between the crab cake Benedict (my go-to at any breakfast/brunch spot) and one of the many sweet waffle choices. Then I saw it... Monte Cristo waffle! Ham, Swiss, blackberry jam between two waffles. Chef's kiss! My daughter stayed basic with a traditional breakfast but said the scrambled eggs were some of the best she's ever had! read more

Le Bistreaux - Monte Cristo Waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

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This place needs to move to Dallas AND bring its wonderful staff!! Best breakfast spot between Dallas and New Orleans! We had stayed in Alexandria for the night and were about to get on the road. The magic Yelp suggested breakfast here, so we went. I was kind of hard to find as the sign is not easy to read from the road. It is in the strip mall next to the Chevy dealer. As we walked up, I noted lots of out of state license plates in the parking lot; Yelpers? Walking in, it is a quaint little shop with lots of cool décor! I noticed there were a few games on the tables which is wonderful if the kitchen gets backed up and you are caught up on your Yelp reviews, photo likes and UFC's! (I wasn't.) The counter staff was quite friendly and offered a few suggestions since this was our first time. I went with the Crab Cake Benedict and the Vanilla Bean X4 Sampler and the suggested coffee was Pecan Praline. As I was enjoying the heavenly aroma and taste of my coffee, the sampler arrived! Four mini vanilla bean waffles topped with a variety of toppings! All so very delicious, light, fluffy and artistic! (My favorite was the Blueberries!) Then the most amazing eggs Benedict ever arrived! The foundation was a mini waffle with next layer of moist and tender crab cake topped with an over easy egg and then smothered in Hollandaise sauce! The savory and seasoned fried potatoes filled the rest of the plate. If you are in the region, this is where you want to go for breakfast! read more

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Food was good.. definitely not "cajun" though. I dont think they used any seasoning lol. The service was good for a coffee shop, but for prices as high as theirs I'd expect table service.. the atmosphere was pretty nice though. Good place if you're more worried about taking pictures than eating read more

Food was okay.... Nothing to write home about. Service was blah... boring. Not very hospitable Place was clean and the smoked sausage was very tasty read more

Amazing breakfast and ambiance. Great offerings! Support your local business! I will try everything on the menu. Lol read more

Le Bistreaux - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

Didn't know this little gem existed! Food was great. The chicken and waffles are delicious. The strawberry was my favorite out of the sampler. A little pricey for what you get but we will still be back. read more

Le Bistreaux - Chicken and waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

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Really great options for waffles- I had the Monte Cristo ( ham and Swiss in a waffle "bun" with a hint of blackberry jam) and sweet potato waffle fries (crispy crunchy and a hint of sweet with the powdered sugar on top) My husband had the original waffle breakfast with a waffle eggs hashbrowns and ham- he said the hashbrowns could've been crispier but they had great flavor read more

Le Bistreaux - Original waffle breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

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My husband and I had high hopes for the this place because the reviews were great. But I'm so confused as to why. We ordered breakfast and coffee and got microwaved food, paper plates and plastic. The waffles tasted like they were from a dirty motel and the hash browns definitely came from the frozen aisle in the grocery store. The restaurant itself was dirty as well. I understand COVID restrictions but if them using paper plates and plastic utensils is abiding by restrictions that really doesn't make any type of sense. The only thing remotely good about this place is the coffee but even then we won't come back. There is a cute coffee place downtown that is definitely worth it. We wasted $30 on this place, we do not recommend it. read more

Le Bistreaux - Uhhhh...... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana