Incredible quality. I was in shock at the price at first, $14 for a quiche? $8 for a pastry? But little did I know that this would be the best quiche I've ever had in my life. Unbelievable smooth custardy texture, perfect blend of flavors. And the pastry is so well balanced, absolutely refined. Lovely setting, feels like a piece of Paris in the middle of Portland. Way exceeded my expectations. read more

Maurice - Quiche with side of roasted tomato, apple and pistachio pastry - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

French food is not normally the top on my list of dining choices, but I am really glad that I took a chance on this place. The food was excellent and cute whole in the wall very French atmosphere really rounded it all off. There is limited seating and a bit tight being a small bistro of sorts, but once you get settled in and relaxed, you forget forgive the close quarters by the very French décor and feeling once you start looking around at everything. Service was friendly there, but a bit awkward at no fault to the server since she was still relatively new there and apologized for it immediately. She was sincere and did her best throughout our dining experience. Ordered the open faced sandwich which was a shrimp smorbord and it was just amazing. So beautifully prepared with such care and presentation. The ingredients were fresh and flavorful. Also got the mussels, which were meaty and perfectly cooked in a light herb broth. This will be a must on my return to visit list when ever in Portland next and do recommend that you give it a try if so inclined. Bon Appétit! read more

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Super cute place. I walked in and was greeted by the chef. This place is small, seating at the counter and several booth seatings as well. Its about the details. Being alone and seating at the counter I got to watch the chef do her thing and also got to see all the cute decor surrounding me. I ordered the quiche, I heard one of the server describe it to another table and it sounded fantastic. It also didn't sound heavy as I just had several pastries before coming here (I know what was I thinking). I also had a herbal tea which was lovely. Everything here is quaint and just adorable. The food was lovely the quiche was light and more like a custard not heavy at all. It came with a light cabbage salad. I wish I had room for dessert, the chef is a pastry chef so it can only be amazing. But I was so full. I did look at the options and man it looked amazing, next time I guess. If you're walking around Portland this is a great place to grab a bite or dessert by yourself or with a companion. read more

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I'm a little torn between a 3 and a 4. Pretty tiny place. Only one table that seats about 4. All others seats 2 and then a bar counter. 3: Because food here is just ok. Flavors are a bit more subtle. Nothing is too salty or too sweet, which could be a good thing, but also makes nothing stand out too much. We ordered the clams. $14. It was normal/good, but like I said nothing wowing. The rockfish was the same. It tasted fresh, but pretty flavorless. Like needs salt? Around $16. Got the Bay Shrimp open face sandwich. $12. I did not enjoy the bread it was on. Best part was the dill on this. The banana tapioca pudding was not bad. Not too sweet, which was more of a good thing. However, very very little banana flavor to it. The sangria I ordered had no ice, which is fine, but it was also filled up like 1/3 of the glass. Just odd serving so little for $8. Lunch ended up being $58 total before tip for 2 people, which is a bit hefty for not a lot of food. Overall, portions were small here. 4: The place is very bright with white walls and cute little accents. The chefs preparing the food seemed to be enjoying what they're doing from my view of the open kitchen. That was a plus. Like they're just enjoying their day sprinkling on the floral hints on top of my banana pudding. My server was also very pleasant. The sangria was actually pretty dang good though the portion was tiny as stated above. I can see myself returning for a drink/desserts, but having full on pricey lunch that isn't super wowing? Pass. read more

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I couldn't handle how charming this little place was. The amount of care and love they put into their food stands out with everything from the preparation to the presentation and flavor. The food is fresh, like they picked the grapes 5 minutes ago and the chicken just laid the egg this morning. The music and ambiance put me at ease and I didn't want to leave! Tips: -parking available across the street -first come first serve -give yourself plenty of time to enjoy read more

Maurice - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Owner of this place provided horrible customer service. Did not want to bother seating us upon arrival and reluctant to start a table waiting list for us. One dish I ordered looked completely different than what was advertised (photo of the dish was posted on their IG three days prior to our visit, which was what drew me to their restaurant, as well as on their website where we ordered from) therefore receiving less food than anticipated. I told the owner of this discrepancy but was brushed off with a cold, condescending attitude. Outside seating reeked of urine and a dead rat was spotted by the outdoor patio. Completely overpriced for small portions, mediocre food, and poor customer service. read more

Do yourself a favor and come to this darling kitchenette... where French bistro meets scandanavia. My favorites were the polenta clafoutis (creamy and delicious)! And the black pepper cheesecake. I kidd you not it's my favorite dessert in Portland right now - it's light, not at all heavy like a traditional New York cheesecake. Service was a little slow, but everyone is very friendly. The portions are what I'd expect from a luncheonette and it left me satisfied without being over stuffed. I'm so impressed with the quality of food here. Definitely check it out! read more

Maurice - Beet and cottage cheese open faced sandwich - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This restaurant deserves 5 stars for food, service, and ambiance. It is a real gem. The food is excellent. It feels that for a lunch, we have stepped into the best of Paris. read more

What a delightful lunch! In a land of overindulgence, Maurice stands out as a great option to not need to undo that top button at the end of a meal. We shared the shrimp smørrebrød, the wheat berry risotto, the lemon souffle, the black pepper cheesecake, and the iconic rosemary and currant scone. The shrimp smørrebrød was fantastic, albeit difficult to eat (but that's not a complaint, that's just the nature of the beast). The wheat berry risotto didn't really work...it was more like stewed wheat berries, and didn't resemble a risotto at all. Tasty, but a letdown based on the description. The lemon souffle pudding was very good and light, but as another reviewer mentioned, it was not evenly heated. There were some ice cold spots...not exactly 'molten' as described. And the scone...it's true what they say! It really is the best scone in town! BUT, it desperately needed jam. Timing issues aren't something I normally bring up because when I pay a good amount for a meal I actually want it to take a while. But alas, in this case it must be shared. We ordered, were told our dishes would be delivered in a staggered fashion since we were sharing (which we prefer), and 27 minutes later I started to get worried. If 27 minutes had gone by and we ordered 5 dishes, would they all be delivered this far apart? Our server said she'd bring us the scone since we were still waiting. That took an additional 9 minutes, and arrived with the first course. *facepalm* Okay, fine, things happen. Two bites into the first course, our second course arrived. Everything went cold and was definitely less than perfect. The timing issues were largely caused by the two parties of 6 they had. They do not accommodate large parties well at all, and I really wish they limited groups to 4. Price - it's expensive, but you're paying for quality. Having said that, the problems with timing issues and cold food that is supposed to be hot...$70 is a lot to pay for a 'light' meal with those kind of problems. Hence the four star review. Everything was so delicious, our server was super sweet, and we still had a great time. read more

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Extremely pretentious owner. Rude staff. Couldn't believe the service, never returned. Unfortunate because my scone, although cold, was very good. read more

I've heard of this place for last several years, but hasn't tried it. Wow- all I can say is wow! Super-unique, amazing flavors all-around- every item we tried was amazing. Highly recommend! read more

I'm surprised by all the great reviews. Yes, it is very charming and European inside, everything is very bright and happy. But that's where it ends. Food was very slow coming out, service was adequate but a bit on the slow side. The food, in my mind, is a huge problem. I've cooked for years, even professionally, and traveled in France, and other European cities. I've never had slow service and portions have been adequate or better for the price. I really, really didn't like the quiche I had here. I've made quiche many times and had quiche in Paris that was excellent. There are different styles of quiche and this one is the custard style made with lots of eggs and no cheese. It was very wobbly, like a very, very bland custard, with almost no flavor. It's not for me. The accompanying "potato salad," was four, extremely thin slices of potato tossed in olive oil. One of the slices was undercooked. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when they brought out my friend's fruit and cheese plate. Four of the tiniest portions of cheese I have ever seen and the only fruit was some very, very thinly sliced pear or apple, I didn't confirm which it was. It seriously looked like something you would serve a 4 year old who is a poor eater. I even saw the waiter ask the cook to add more fruit before he brought it out to us, it was that lame. The prices are ludicrous. $3 for a very small cup of coffee and $2 for a refill. Are you kidding me? The coffee was good, but I can get good coffee all over Portland and for a better price. My adequate sized piece of quiche and tiny bit of potatoes was $12. Again, way overpriced. I might be willing to give this place another try sometime. Maybe we didn't order the right things. They did have some tasty looking pastries that seemed more reasonably priced. Maurice needs to amp up the serving sizes or lower the prices. But if you're into super cute-sy places with tiny portions of food, this just might be your nosh. read more

A slice of French heaven in the middle of downtown Portland! We just got back from a trip to France but a lunch at Maurice transports me back in a flash. Plat de jour, french wine, crusty bread, simple and pleasing to the eye decor. What more can one ask for. Ask waiter for recommendations - he won't steer you wrong. Go, relax and watch while chef individually prepares each dish. read more

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Unbelievable. For $38.50 before tip I got: - A tiny piece of fish (with a bunch of bones in it) sitting in a pool of flavorless, broken butter sauce with a few twigs of some kind of rabe and some other equally flavorless puree. - A small pour of some middling Spanish bubbles - A flat, leathery little tart I'm more than happy to pay good money for an upmarket lunch, and for reference I've eaten plenty of French food in France. To pay nearly fifty dollars after tip for a pointless meal that left me hungry is a slap in the face. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place! Service: Exceptional. My server, Robert, was wonderful. He explained the day's menu and informed about the changes that had been made as well as the special of the day. When I told him that I was interested in having the black pepper cheesecake for dessert, he noted that there were only two left and offered to put one aside for me. Food: Phenomenal!! I ordered the polenta clafouti with shiitake mushrooms. At first bite, my eyes widened in awe and delight and the only thought that ran through my mind was "what is this amazing concoction that I've just put into my mouth?!" I've had polenta before but never like this. There's a hint of cheese, with the shiitake mushrooms adding a little depth of flavor. It's somewhat like a souffle with a creamy, custardy center. The portion may appear to be small, but for me it was just right. Anything bigger would have seemed too heavy due to the richness of the dish, but the portion size makes it seem like a light meal. Which left me room for . . . dessert!! Onto the black pepper cheesecake! It is light, creamy, fluffy, and oh so good. You get a tiny hint of the black pepper. Perfect ending to a perfect lunch. But wait, it gets better! Of course, I couldn't leave without getting one of their famous currant rosemary scones, so I ordered one at the end. By that time, the tab had already been printed but the waitress said she would add the scone on as well. When the bill came, I noted to her that the scone wasn't included. With a smile, she told me that it was on the house!! That made my day!! I would highly recommend stopping here for lunch. Quality and super service with a smile. I traveled all the way from California to try this place and would do so again gladly. You can bet I'm coming back the next time I'm in Portland!! read more

Maurice - Black pepper cheesecake - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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What a cute little French brunch place with very chic white interior, yet cozy enough to feel like you want this place to be your home. Food is delicious! Pricey for the portion size you get. Service can be slow during peak hours. Great for brunch! Limited menu options. Plenty of dessert options. Great place to check out at least once with the gals. Quiche was excellent. Polenta was yummy and the open face tuna toast sandwich was very good with a decent amount of tuna. Love the décor! read more

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What a wonderful spot! I believe I have escaped the city and walked through the door of a lovely french country patisserie. Everything was exquisite from the linen napkins to the plates with a fleur de lis design. I selected one of the two quiche du jour, the duck confit with rutabaga and blue chèvre, served with a small salad on the plate with a lovely vinaigarette. Absolutely amazing! Don't miss he pastry, it looked amazing. I will definitely return for the pastry on another escape! read more

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This place truly reminds me of a mom and pop brunch place in Paris, France. Its quaint, intimate and the has simple life aura upon walking through their doors. We felt like locals that frequent this place. Everything up to their utensils screams French. Much love. Tea and coffee cups were also unique in its own way from the modern norm. FYI, they don't have dark roast here. Just the regular roast since its paired better with their type of cuisine. You can find various pastries to light brunch choices. If you are looking for a flavorful and light meal, this is a place for you. I would love to visit this place next time I'm in town. Their cured salmon toast with cucumber is delicious. Recommend. read more

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I wonder how many reviews will pop up if I search for the word "quaint." Everything is quaint about this place, including the portions, excluding the prices. In other words, it's overpriced food that look amazing in pictures. You. Will. Leave. Hungry. Service was great though. They have Aesop products in their restroom, which may explain why their prices are so GD high. I had the currant and rosemary scone. Someone described this as "iconic" in their review and I kinda wanna punch them in the face for it. I couldn't quite taste the currant nor the rosemary, but I loved the creme fraiche they plopped on top. Now I plan on plopping creme fraiche on every piece of pastry I serve myself at home. The seafood stew entree was more like a quaint appetizer, and it comes with 4 little quaint pieces of bread to dip into the broth. Although the seafood tasted fresh, it lacked any flavor whatsoever. The fish pieces just tasted like boiled fish. No flavor, but somehow you know it's fish. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing. The broth was what bugged me. It tasted very watered down, especially when it seemed like it should've tasted more like a rich tasty broth. It pained me to think I was eating a teeny tiny bowl of seafood cooked in salt flavored water. For $21. Polenta with crab was ok. My coworker described it as "delightful." It looked delightful. Probably about 4 tablespoons worth of food. Quaint experience and all, but I wouldn't go back, nor would I recommend to anyone. read more

Such a beautiful place. This is in the space former housing Half and Half, so REALLY tiny. But they have transformed this beautifully, so although it is small, the white interior feels open. Food was also good, a tad under-seasoned and no salt and pepper on the tables. Looking forward to returning! read more

Maurice - Lovely attention to detail here - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

A little brunch before perusing Powell's? My mom and I arrived right as Maurice opened, but we were a bit sad to find out they don't serve the more savory items (open faced sandwiches etc) until 11 AM :( Even so, they had a multitude of offerings available, and thankfully one option was a quiche so we didn't have an overwhelming amount of sugar ;) We ordered the currant and rosemary scone with creme fraiche and tangy tangerine compote, two quiches, and two pots of tea. The scone was DELICIOUS. I definitely could taste the rosemary in it, but it wasn't overwhelming; it actually helped balance the sweetness of the scone itself, as the top was coated in yummy sugar. The quiches were tasty but I thought the egg was a bit too soft/runny. The crust was delectable though. As for the tea I was totally on board. The jasmine one I ordered was awesome and I drank the entire pot ;) Our server was super nice and attentive and the china ware they use is beautiful! I also loved that the decor was mainly white; everything looked so clean! read more

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Outstanding experience. Everyone that works in the restaurant treats you like family with amazing, personable service. I went with a rather large group of 7 and we asked our server to just bring us lots of plates. Salads were beautifully crisp with just the right amount of dressing, so you could still taste the different lettuces. The cheese plates were luscious and the cheeses were at the correct temperature which makes a huge difference in the flavors. The food just kept coming and everything was amazing. Desert was by far my favorite, particularly the medjool date and celery leaf vacherin. It was so good I had to go back the following day and have just desert and an amazing sparkling rosé from Austria. Simply amazing. I've told everyone I know how special and wonderful this place is. I wish it wasn't on the opposite coast. Well worth the airfare to go back. read more

Maurice - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I went here for the first time with a friend, she is a huge fan... and now I am too! Every morsel was absolutely mouth watering! It is not a place that serves huge plates of food nor is it cheap, but is a place to savor each delicious bite that will leave you more satisfied than any heaping plate ever could. read more

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Pastry only review. Charming little wannabe Parisian cafe. Emphasis on little. The space is cramped, not sure how pleasurable dining here would be. I was on my way out of town and wanted something sweet for the train ride home, so I stopped by here and nabbed a Pear and Almond Tart and a Chocolate Capuchin Cake. Both were delicious. The Tart was baked perfectly, while the Capuchin cake was rich without being cloyingly so. Service is slooooooow, even when just grabbing something to go, so factor in some extra time if you're in a rush. read more

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Best lunch I had in a long time! It made me remember the "la dolce far niente"-type lunches that I was used to have in my hometown of Buenos Aires. Everything was perfect, from the service to the Quiche of the day with greens and Oolong tea. I also bought a petit parcel of Fig Macarons and a Rosemary & Currants Scone to go for later, both were superb. The scone tasted like my Mom's, invoking some more great memories. Thank you Maurice for the amazing experience! read more

Maurice - Lunch Perfection! Good Book (Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg), Mushroom Quiche & Greens and a pot of Oolong Tea. - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

what a lovely little spot right! felt like i was in a different city for a bit. we walked in on a grey cloudly rainy day and this place just lit up my soul! 3 of us went in and ordered: Quiche, polenta, open sandwich. ok, the portions arent the biggest but trust me the quality of the food is top notch and you need to make room for their amazing desserts anyway! I ordered the polenta and oh my.. how soft, warm and creamy you are.. with that perfectly egg on top.. you made my day. please try their desserts.. we also ordered 3 and they were all so fabulous!! i wish i remembered the names but i ordered the black pepper cheesecake and mmmmmm mmm mmmmm! its fancy yet comforting. i would definitely come back for more to treat myself! read more

Still one of my favorites for a quick mid-day bite. I got off the plane at 1pm and came straight here. Did not disappoint. I still enjoy their carrot and cumin salad and I was surprised by the use of tonghao/shungiku on their peach and tomato smorbrod. Try their lemon souffle--you can't go wrong. read more

Maurice - Carrot and cumin salad. - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Inexplicable Negligence, please explain We came in for a lunch around 2:30 pm. There were 5 other parties in the restaurants and a few seats open. We were a party of 2. The woman at the front asked us 'will you be joining us today?' We said yes and she said 'we have spots at the bar or that booth'. We said we'd take the booth and we sat down. That's the last interaction we had with anyone at the restaurant. After we sat down, we did not get water. we did not get a menu. We were not even looked at by a waiter. I could not make eye contact with anyone Maurice's is tiny- it seats maybe 20 people. We could not have been simply 'forgotten'. We sat and waited and watched for 20 minutes as every other party in the restaurant was spoken to. All the interactions seemed bright and friendly. Finally- another couple came in. They were seated at the bar and instantly provided water, a menu, eye contact and a smile from the person at the bar. At this point, we left because we were clearly not going to be served. Did we do something to offend because our complete lack of service was embarrassing. I will never come here again. I am sad because everyone else seems to really enjoy it. And do not tell me this is how it is in France and to just expect slow service. I've been there- its never like this. read more

I mean they are the best! I send everyone here for a truly unique experience for your palate and your senses. Each bite is art, each sip a delight and you can rest your eyes peacefully in the ambiance created. In the era of COVID, you can bring their flavors home and I have delighted in doing so - can we talk about the Sorrel Lime mixer - OMG. I treated myself to a cheesecake on my birthday and felt special as I savored it. read more

This is quickly becoming my favorite place to stop for a nice low-key breakfast. The food is always fresh and lovely; I adore the combination of French and Scandinavian (literally my two favorite places) and it just really works well. The flavors and textures balance each other beautifully and I am never disappointed with any of the dishes or pastries. I've been here on days when the lefse was made with morels that were gathered by the staff just a day or two before, so it's clear that they place a lot of value in the quality of their ingredients and use a lot of local and seasonal products. I would also give MÅURICE 5 stars for ambiance--I love the clean, country farmhouse kitchen vibe and it's very austere but not cold or unwelcoming. What I like to eat here: (everything...but more specifically--) lefse (changes daily or frequently it seems), any and all pastries, quiche, gratin (if they have one, get it), smørrebrød...seriously everything. read more

A few weekends ago my husband and I walked by Maurice and went inside because the front door was unlocked. Someone from behind the counter angrily looked at us and said, "we don't open for another seven minutes!" We walked out and the woman locked the door kind of aggressively. I know everyone has bad days but it would have been nice to ask us politely to come back in another 7 minutes to give them a chance to open. We decided to leave because we were so turned off by the poor customer service. It did smell amazing inside! I do wish we would have gotten a chance to eat here and grab some coffee but unfortunately we didn't want to deal with the angry lady behind the counter! read more

Best Scone in Portland! I walked past this morning and noticed a display of gorgeous scones through the window. On a whim, I decided to walk in. The flavor of the day was rosemary current. This scone was outrageously delicious! Crisp on the outside and moist and tender in the middle, not to sweet and certainly not too heavy. I planned to eat half, but I couldn't help myself. I ate the whole thing. I can't wait to return! read more

Maurice - An AMAZINGLY delicious scone! - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This cafe is so cute and they serve good tea in an iron pot and yummy food. The cheesecake with black pepper was sooo yummy! These foods look tasty. But, I'm sure when you eat them, you will realize that they are tastier than you thought! One thing: we went there 11am and we wanted to eat Quiche, but had to wait until 12 noon for it... too bad. that's why I put 4 stars. I would love to try it again though!!! read more

Maurice - slice apple and something cheese Sandwich. Yum - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I hope each of you will find an experience of discovery as magical as Maurice. Perfect Parisienne patisserie ...in Portland! The food is revelatory, the ambiance dream-like; I didn't want to leave. We came for a light lunch, and ended up two hours later having ordered nearly EVERYTHING on the menu. Your first taste will convince you to cancel any post-meal plans, so you might have adequate time to enjoy every single bite. It was my birthday, and I cancelled my late dinner reservations so that we might stay here and try all that we could. Portland has a new culinary treasure. I'll be saying it from now on; meet me at Maurice! read more

Love this place. Grab a fresh baked pastry with a cup of coffee when they open their door. Kristen knows how to make a plate beautiful as well as tasty. Fresh ingredients and delicate works on each dishes always surprise me and entertain my eyes as well. Feel like being in a cafe in France when you come here. read more

Maurice - Pineapple and anisette brioche rolls just came off the oven! - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Dainty little place near Powells bookstore - I passed by it so many times until delightful images on yelp caught my attention. Prices were quite reasonable and each dish was simple but decorative. It's actually nice not having to feel like I have to finish everything on the plate when it is heaping full like a mountain. There was no distractive music or allowed conversations taking place so I felt at ease and conversation was my friend flowed nicely. I got the black pepper cheese cake which surprised me was a punch when I bit into the peppercorn. It was quite savory and slightly sweet. Apple TV was quite mild and complemented the dessert. This will be a nice stop after visiting Powells bookstore to bring my friend visiting Portland. read more

Maurice - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Visiting Portland and heard about this great French place, so decided to try it out. I ordered the salmon with rhubarb and my mom ordered the quiche. Both came out with amazing taste. But as I was eating I got a huge portion of bones. One or a couple bones I understand to miss, but I had at least 10+ bones in my salmon which made it partly inedible. I let the waitress know and she said "oh yeah well sometimes we don't bone it all the way, you know salmon has bones!" And laughed? Very confused about her response and she was not super friendly or welcoming either. The food was delicious and so was desert (highly suggest the cookies) but service was below average. read more

Maurice - Salmon with rhubarb - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This quaint Parisian breakfast and lunch nook is the place to be in Portland. Named one of the "Top 10 Best New Restaurants" by Bon Appetit Magazine, my girlfriend and I knew we had to stop by for one of their breakfast pastries while in town. The menu is simple and seasonal, but that's what makes it stand out. We tried the currant & rosemary scone with fresh creme and the jam of the day which was kumquat marmalade. The flaky, buttery pastry was not too sweet and was complimented perfectly by the jam and creme. The rosemary was light and not overpowering, but gave it a perfect savory element. We also couldn't pass up the lemon soufflé pudding. Perfectly tart and creamy, the soufflé was warmed up and dusted with powdered sugar before being served to us. We will definitely be going back next time we are in town to try the other delicious treats. read more

Maurice - Lemon soufflé (in the back) and the Rosemary and currant scone. Excellent - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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So saddened by my experience. I have been wanting to try this place for quite some time. So I place a pricey preorder, drive 40 minutes to get my food, with hopes of buying some additional tasty treats. Instead I could not even look at the desserts or enjoy the atmosphere as I was told I needed to wait outside for my order. There were maybe 4 people in the establishment during this time. How do you expect to create a warm and inviting environment to new customers when this is your approach. read more

I was really looking forward to trying this place as I was interested in seeing what Norwegian cuisine was like. I was picturing more cured fish dishes but there were not a lot of those options available. I did hear that they change their menu every so often so that might be one of the reasons why the menu was not what I had expected. Another reason might be because it is more of a cafe than a lunch place because the meals are quite light. The presentation is wonderful and the service is good and the ambience is nice but, for me, the taste of the food is the most important part and I just feel like those flavors were fully there for the lunch portion. Additionally, something they could improve on is clarifying what the dishes are on the menu. We ordered the items pictured thinking they were something else and that may be due to us never having the cuisine before and not understand how they described their foods but if you put spinch, cheese, walnuts on a menu instead of a salad with the listed items, people may have different expectations. We did have a couple of the desserts; the pear tarte and the birdseed tea cake (not so much a cake per se). The pear tarte was the best thing we had and was very flavorful. The bird seed tea cake was not what I had expected and unfortunately was not for me. I think had my expectations been lower I might have enjoyed it more but that is why I am writing this so other people will better understand what to expect of this place. Hope this helps. read more

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