Go here for dessert. Don't leave Portland without having the lemon soufflé at least once. Heaven.

It's Swedish not French. And that's just fine by me. Amazing lunch / coffee spot with delicious food and drinks.

I knew I would love Maurice before I even set foot in this charming luncheonette. The staff were very friendly and one lovely lady explained all of the pastry items to me in detail. Despite reading that it would be terrible value for money (everything here is delicious but so ickle), I still wanted to try the famed lemon soufflé pudding cake and black pepper cheesecake to see if it lived up to the hype. I also got an apple and trout quiche--all to be enjoyed at home (the cafe is rather small and seating a bit bunched, so I thought I'd feel more comfortable dining at home even if it meant missing out on all the cute little touches of in-house dining). Everything was marvelous and perfectly seasoned--nothing was too heavy or overpowering. The flavours brought back various delightful memories of summer in France. read more

Maurice is a real treasure. All dishes are thoughtfully prepared and incredibly balanced. The texture of the egg in the quiche was like nothing I've ever tasted - smooth like silk. Throughout the entire experience, no detail is unaccounted for. Note - This isn't the place to go if you are in a rush but why would anyone want to rush out when indulging in the experience that is Maurice. read more

Never seen a place quite like it. Amazing baked goods and deserts, some entree items as well. Cool vintage flatware glasses and decor. read more

Maurice - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I don't post restaurant reviews unless a place has etched itself in my memory, and this was such a place! I went here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch after a coworker highly recommended it. All morning I had been pining for a place like Cafe Fanny's (Alice Waters old cafe in Berkeley, closed in 2012); I wanted a cozy setting, delicious (but "simple" food), and a bustling atmosphere, and as I walked through the door I knew I had picked the right place! As it was around 2 on a Saturday afternoon, it was packed to the brim (it only seats about 30, maybe 8 tables and the rest is "bar" seating where you can view the food being prepared), but since I was alone they were able to squeeze me in at the end of the bar. My order was taken promptly (coffee and the polenta with poached egg). One thing I noticed is that the menu is handwritten, which I took to mean that they change it up every day. My only complaint about the entire experience is that it took about 20-25 minutes to prepare my food, but as it was the busiest time of the week, this was but a minor nuisance that could be easily overcome by planning my next dining experience at a less busy hour. I had a book and a letter to write anyways, so it wasn't a bother (I also had a CEO and his escort sitting next to me on my left, 10/10 would eavesdrop again). But here's what you really need to know: THE FOOD IS SO GOOD. I have never even had polenta so delicious before! The portion sizes aren't large, but the quality of the food will really blow you away--for me it was literally love at first bite, and I savored every spoonful! After finishing my coffee (which was also delicious), I left full and happy and with a bill that only totaled $12. Needless to say, I'm going back. Probably later today with my boyfriend in tow. :) read more

I felt like I was in someone's kitchen cooking food with love! The plum and beet toast and the carrot salad were eclectic and absolute perfection. read more

Desserts are extra delicious, fresh and combined with the French ambiance makes for a lovely date ;)...

Beautiful ambience and delightful treats/drinks. FYI only drip coffee. We both got teas which were fantastic. In sum, we were recommended this place and would do the same. read more

Best trout I've ever had. Very light dishes. Delicious bread. Beautiful decor. Great service. Would love to come back another time and try more desserts. read more

I probably leave to many five star reviews, because every once in a while a place comes along that I want to give a sixth star to. This would be such a place. Unique flavors, simple menu, clean and fresh atmosphere. The perfect lunch spot. read more

Sitting here at this little jewel of a spot, I could not be happier. The spirit and beauty of the place is warm, airy, and inviting. Kristin has created a haven for those, like me, who thrive on aesthetics and fresh, gorgeous, delicious food. Can't wait to be living here so I can become a regular. Wish I'd met the lapin. WELL DONE. read more

Delightful lunch spot to sip tea & enjoy a good book. ~I very much appreciate the chef's ability to take typically powerful flavors and combine them in ways that are delicate and approachable. The duck confit and apple quiche is to die for! read more

Delicious food beautifully presented and the service was great. I'm happy we chose to go for an early lunch though since the place filled up fast. read more

I wish I could eat here every day. Kristen serves beautiful, articulate, whimsical dishes that showcase the beauty of the ingredients and her thoughtful, creative combinations, along with her inspired pastries. There is something both delicate and intricate as well as profoundly simple about the food here - as well as the environment - not something you encounter often. Indeed, this is not your ordinary fare - be prepared to be surprised and amused. read more

I had the best scone ever at Maurice -- rosemary and black currant -- and then I couldn't resist trying the pate. Also the best ever. Subtle flavors, expertly handled; and if you've sworn off scones because of the hocky puck factor, you must go to Maurice immediately. Unbelievably good. Nice, helpful, friendly but not all over you servers, as well. A couple was there with two well-behaved children playing with dominos, that I assume they brought with them; looks like a great place for kids who are able to behave appropriately in restaurants, to me. read more

A lovely spot for fresh, inviting, and delicious food. From the fruit, to the salad, to the delicious desserts, Maurice is definitely worth the wait at lunch time in an area full of pub food and pizza. read more

Stopped by Maurice for brunch while in Portland and it was amazing! From the hand written menus to the exquisitely prepared food, everything here is made with love and attention to detail. The quiche was light and fluffy, the duck confit tender and packed with flavor, and every pastry we tried was fantastic... Especially the lemon soufflé pudding which was the best thing I've eaten in recent memory. Love everything about Maurice! read more

Food is pretty good at this restaurant but the attitude of the owner and staff is not good. She/they need to remember that the customer is what makes a successful business. read more

A cozy, charming spot for a light lunch or tea. Quaint decor, mismatched silverware, handwritten notes on the menus. The food was quite good - especially anything based on baking fundamentals. The quiche of the day was possibly the finest thing that I ate in Portland - perfectly smooth, just enough eggy character, and a crisp, flaky crust. Meatballs, salads were petitely portioned and delicately flavored. A selection of desserts showed a fine hand - the black pepper cheesecake and meyer lemon pudding disappeared incredibly quickly. The shortbread and chocolate cookies were also tasted and were so butterly delicious that more were ordered to go. So why 3 stars? Like other reviewers have mentioned, the service is not exactly warm and welcoming. Eye contact appeared to be optional and accidental. And not a word after we paid the bill and went out the door - not a "thank you", nor a "good bye". So despite the excellent food, there will not be a "hello again" from this Yelper. read more

Went in for breakfast. Had ordered a coffee, was very bitter and tasted burnt. Asked if they had any breakfast food and there was a minimal selection. read more

I think this little lunch shop is wavering between 3 and 4. It has beautiful presentation and a good atmosphere. I think our first course took the rustic vibe way too far. We ordered the radishes and butter - which I usually totally love and serves us some tough bad watermelon radishes. The skin on these things could break a tooth and the French radish tops were pretty dried out. It just looked sad. Perhaps that's a fluke bc the photos of other radish plates looked beautiful. Ron's open faced smoked trout sandwich with purslane and goose berries was delish although we both thought could use a touch more fromage. My risotto was so beautiful it was billed as broccoli but it also had some sweet purple cauliflower and maybe preserved yolk on top. The green purple and yellow colors tucked into the creamy rice was a savory sight although I think could have used a touch of salt and we both agreed the rice was overlooked. Our dessert was a brioche with luscious blackberries nestled in the seeded pastry it was the best way to top off the lunch. Ps the water glasses are tiny and it took a long time to get refills All in we had a pleasant lunch, that didn't knock out socks off so we will give it one more try. read more

So impressed with the quality of food and every details we experienced in this small charming place!

Unfortunately, I have to write a negative review about this darling place. In past visits, the experience has been wonderful. However, when my sister showed up to get a table for my sisters, my mother and me, one of the servers said they wouldn't seat her until the entire party had arrived. We were literally parking. This space is SMALL, only two group tables, with a bar and two-person booths. As my sister waits for us, two large parties walk in, take the tables, and a different server then tells us it's going to be atleast a 2 hour wait. Are you kidding me? So infuriating! I do NOT understand why my sister couldn't have sat down, with a drink, while we were on our way in. Terrible customer service, and they didn't even try to apologize. Either take reservations, or let people hold a spot for a few minutes. Such a shame. read more

Such a cute place! Really unique and amazing flavors! Loved the cozy cottage atmosphere

I just found this amazing little niche café and loved it! On recommendation, I took a client for a lunch meeting--perfect spot for a quasi intimate break in the day. Bright, clean, happy staff, happy lunch-ers. Food was unique, pretty and tasty. I tend to love owner-present cafes as they pay attention to the details and provide an intentional experience. Ill be back. read more

Had a good meal, with good service, and great desserts. The place is "precious" leaning to twee. If you're in the right mood for that, it's perfect. All the dishes were yummy, and I liked the Scandinavian style décor. I will definitely return to try more of both the savory and sweet options. read more

As a carb avoider I love to splurge on special delicacies- I found my new guilty pleasure at Maurice. Not a lover of Cardamom I broke my own rule by trying a chocolate cookie with (aaarrgghh) cardamom. Admittedly humbled, the cardamom enhanced but did not overpower the chocolate- superb. I can't wait to go back for another coup de foudre. read more

Wonderful quiche with delicious dressed greens. Pot of oolong tea and tranquil atmosphere perfect way to relax before a long train trip.

It was my first trip to Portland and I wanted a nice place to meet up with some local friends. I thought Maurice would be a good choice since it was a Bon Appetit top 10 restaurant. But I should have paid attention to the other yelp reviews--the food is good, but service is terrible. We ordered and I got my plate right away. 45 minutes later, my friends were still waiting. I tried to get the waitress, who was just ignoring me. I finally went up to the counter and asked them to cancel the order. They apologized and gave us some pastries. The place is tiny and you would think that it's not hard to check on someone's order. read more

Everything they make is perfectly crafted. Their salads are well balanced combinations of fresh produce, just the right mix of dressing and the perfect amount of salt. Their sandwiches are creative combinations. Their desserts are equally creative and well executed (similar to many reviewers, I'm a fan of their black pepper cheesecake. read more

Another over hyped disappointment in Portland, lousy food lousy service yup that about sums it up!!!

Terrible. They said wait was 5-10 mins and we were the only ones on the wait list. After one hour waiting someone else walks in and is seated right away. When we asked about this they said they would set a table up, but this was a little too late. We eat out a lot and spend a lot. They just lost us from ever eating there and would not recommend this service to anyone! So rude!!!! read more

So much creativity in these delicious and beautiful dishes. The atmosphere can't be beat.

I really want to love Maurice, it's got a great ambiance and you can tell that a lot of care and love goes into what they do. But unfortunately our food was not that great. Maybe we just picked the wrong stuff, or my expectations were too high, given all the hype. My Moroccan lentil pastry was tiny and rather bland and dry, it came with a couple bites of green salad which helped a bit, but overall this was very underwhelming. Clams were good, but not great, and again very small portion. Their sweet pastries are more convincing, would come back for those. But for a regular lunch meal not. read more

Disappointed! The options are few, the amount is small, some prices are high, and the service was glacial and aloof. When we arrived, there were only a few customers but we had a hard time getting the server's attention. That was true throughout our meal. Both of us ordered the quiche that was in the cooler case, but it took a long time before our food arrived. Not a pleasant experience and we don't plan to come back. read more

Delicate, delicious, locally-sourced food skillfully prepared with an emphasis on flavor. We sat at the counter and relaxed into the simplicity of the space, watching beautiful dishes leave the tiny open kitchen. Service is friendly and professional. The Meyer Lemon Soufflé Pudding Cake is worth the trip alone. Beautiful tea service. Excellent coffee. Enjoy lunch then escape to Powell's. read more

Love love love this little French cafe! I had a quiche which came with very fresh and most likely locally grown greens (the gal was trimming the roots off them when I got there!), a currant scone, and Jasmine tea. The quiche was incredibly delicious- flaky crust and just right filling. The scone was the best I've ever had- moist with a few crispy edges and full of flavor. And as a tea aficionado, I was impressed with the list of whole leaf teas. The cup I had was so fragrant and flavorful and brewed just right. Very efficient service too. read more

This place was fantastic. It's tucked away on SW Oak and I can see myself returning here with a good book, or a good friend, when I have a free hour or two. I had the Meyer Lemon pudding cake and loved it. Tart, a little bit sweet, and the perfect size. Service was fantastic too, friendly but not intrusive. The only down side was the coffee. I wish I had known in advance there were no refills on coffee, instead they charge for another cup, which at $2 won't break the bank but it would have been nice to know. read more

We saw this place listed in a magazine at the hotel and decided to stop by and grab some pastries before heading out on our road trip. It's a very charming little shop with an open concept kitchen. This place does sweet and savory very well! We had 3 pasties: delicious cheesecake tart, apple anise brioche, currant and sage scone (which was still warm when we got it). Just wish that they opened earlier than 10 am on a weekend. read more