One of the charming things about this place is the great food they make right here, signs of a really good chef hanging out in the kitchen. It's been quite a long time since I was here and as I was in the neighborhood I decided to stop by again today. Remembering how good they were last time, I ordered the Oma's Frikadellen (grandma's recipe for all-beef meatballs). I like a good German meatball and these were tender and juicy. There was a choice of red cabbage or sauerkraut as a side; having confirmed they made the sauerkraut in-house themselves, had to order that because I know it's super healthy to eat. Better yet, that sauerkraut was almost perfect with a great flavor, but not too tart and just really a delicious version. Honestly I could've eaten a huge bucket load of that sauerkraut and I may buy some to go someday just to have it on hand in my refrigerator; a slight warm and it would be a wonderful side to serve guests. Dessert was a wow! I wanted to try a dessert that they made themselves and so I couldn't help but go with one of the dessert specials of the day. There were several options available not on the menu and although it was tempting to try the tiramisu or one of the three versions of crème brûlée they make, I decided to go with their homemade limoncello cake which turned out to be a delicious choice that I'm very happy about. Waiter Ty said it was one of his favorite desserts here and I could taste why -- moist cake, flavor-filled filling, whipped cream and with blueberries to decorate the plate. In fact it was so yummy that I decided that so someday soon I would order one with a couple days notice and then take it to my family's place next time I go over for dinner - what I don't know is whether I'll tell them the truth or try and pretend that I made it myself LOL :-) Update: the next day I did call to order an entire cake and it didn't last very long once the family dug in, got gobbled up because it had an intense great lemon flavor, wonderful. read more

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Once upon a time I had the day off work which is never and I wanted to go have a good meal. I am came here and sat on the patio and tried a little bit of everything on the menu. It was outstanding and I will never forget that day. I haven't been able to go there in about 3 years or so but I just had another meal from them and it was the best I've had all year. The end. read more

What a cute little cafe. I loved the decor and the ambiance. The waitstaff was great and had fast service. We had the fried shrimp appetizer. It seemed to be paired with a honey mustard type dipping sauce. Not really sure. We both order crepes. One was Ham & one was Chicken. We both loved the filling but we both agreed the crepe was a little bland by itself. The balsamic on top helped round it out. I had been wanting to try this place for sometime but I guess maybe our taste buds expected something different. I know that the reviews on here are high and I still encourage everyone to come and try for themselves. I know that not everyone likes are the same and I won't say anything bad about the restaurant. Good Luck Mona' s French Cafe read more

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Food was "premade" - steak was tasteless. Husband was sick after his doughy crepe- think it was the cheese. Euro trash music- ambience awful. Really wanted to like this place. read more

Cute place! There are little nooks that look like various rooms in a home, plus regular seating in the middle. I was surprised how cute it was since it was in a bit of a bland strip mall. The service is really nice and it is a great place to catch up with gal pals. The food is ok and not too much on the menu. It seems more like a lunch place to me with sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts. I had a quiche Lorraine and it was good, but thin and not warm enough. The best thing we ate was a key lime tart. The fruit on top was so good. I'd like to try more desserts there. read more

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Very unremarkable dinner at Mona's. We've had lunch there before and enjoyed it. Tonight, the three steaks were not cooked correctly at all and a little tough. One that was ordered medium was almost well done. The two dauphinoise potatoes were NOT hot--in fact cool in the middle. The beef bourguignon was OK at best. A little bland. The dinner for four with tip: $166! No alcohol! Not returning for this. The service was poor and he argued about asking the chef for bread. He WOULD NOT ask and said, "you know the French". Whatever that means. Too many great places around for far less. On the way out another customer leaned in and asked about the escargot. She questioned if they were fresh. UGH. read more

The ambience is delightful but the music was too loud and should have been French themed music. We were the only customers in the restaurant and I had to get up twice to find our server. My food was not hot. I was so excited to try this restaurant, not sure if I will give it a second try. read more

Went in for the first time, for our anniversary. We loved everything we got. Highly recommend and worth the drive. read more

We ordered peach ice tea, Nutella crepe, fish with mashed potatoes, and tomato soup. To begin with, our peach tea was served to us in a Lipton tea bottle. This should have been our first sign of a restaurant taking shortcuts. We were expecting a fresh brew, so we were off to a bad start. Oh well...no big deal. We were excited to try the Croque sandwiches until they told us it comes with American cheese rather than a traditional cheese. We asked for a different cheese-Chef refused! It's okay we say, we asked to just leave the cheese totally off since I was lactose intolerant anyway. Waiter said Chef refused to leave the cheese off or alter the recipe. So- We then opted for the fish plate. Wrong choice! The 2 very tiny fish strips tasted like something that came out of a Gorton's frozen food box. At this point we felt rather ripped off. It wasn't much food and ended up ordering the tomato soup also. Tomato soup was more of a spicy pepper broth that I was unable to stomach. My husband's Nutella crepe was disappointing for him. Crepe had a hominy taste that didn't go well with a sweet filling. They also mixed the Nutella with what appeared to be Hershey's syrup-Why? None of us liked it. When the waiter took away my full bowl of soup, you would think he would ask. We were disappointed in our food and the attitude of the cook/manager. We love French food, but not here. I hope they have plenty of repeat customers that like this food, but for us nothing justified for what we paid. We won't be back. read more

I have had lunch here 3 times; I have never been disappointed. The ambiance is a small french bistro nicely done.The 2 staff I have met are gracious & accommodating. The Savory Crepes are wonderful with a delicious flavor. Served with a small romaine salad dressed with Balsamic vinegar. I have a Chocolate croissant for dessert. The chocolate is the perfect sweetness & the croissant is light. The perfect, not over the top, dessert. read more

Un sabor y una atención exquisita Gracias Ashly Lopez por atendernos tan bien! 100% recomendado read more

Not only is this a beautiful establishment, but the family who owns and operates it truly elevates the entire experience. We began with a lovely charcuterie board, followed by French onion soup and a ham and cheese panini. Dessert was exceptional--two distinct crème brûlées--and we brought home equally delightful macarons. We will absolutely be returning. read more

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Bad customer service the lady was rude. Food was bland and cold like their attitude wouldn't even recommend it to someone I hated. No surprise there because they're French, if that's even what they are always have an excuse as to why their food is always bland and sucks. It's clear they lack a lot of good hospitality and can't take criticism via yelp and google. look at how they respond to their customers experiences that they left them with. It's a direct reflection of how they'll treat you if you dine there. Never been to a business where they would rather they would rather argue than take accountability. read more

So my husband and I tried Mona's last night for the first time. The decor was charming and super cute! The lovely woman in the front seated us immediately, which wasn't an issue because it was SUPER empty in there. We kept things simple--ordering a quiche and croque with tea and water. I REALLY loved my Croque Madame! It was toasty and delicious and the egg on top was cooked to perfection--just the way I like it! My husband gave his Quiche Lorraine a 5 out of 10 because it was "a bit bland". The woman (also our server) was friendly and attentive. A few people came and went, but it still remained quiet during our meal. My husband was craving a chocolate croissant, but apparently they were sold out. He settled for the sliced apple bread. He liked it! I will definitely go back for brunch so I can try their crepes! read more

Mona’s French Cafe - Quiche Lorraine Slice - French Near Me - Cypress, Texas

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We had lunch (wife and I) today and we were satisfied. The cappuccino was tasty and smooth. I had the lunch special with ham and cheese croissant with a side salad and soup of the day, which was tomato. The balsamic vinaigrette they put on the salad was delicious. The croissant was great! Soft, buttery and not stale. The tomato soup was actually pretty good for a tomato soup. I little bit richer and great flavor, plus they top with two garlic/parmesan croutons which added another depth of flavor. My wife had the spinach quiche with side salad and French onion soup. Hate to say it, but the quiche lacked any noticeable seasoning and flavor. All the ingredients and texture were there but nothing stood out about it. Even the spinach didn't announce itself. The French onion soup was absolutely amazing! Best I've ever tasted bar none. Rich broth, oniony and plenty of cheese. Not sure if it was Gruyère or Provolone but still tasty. All that being said, overall, we both still enjoyed our meals. We will be returning. They also have wine tasting every last Friday of the month for $33.50/person. We're gonna go to one eventually. Check them out! read more

Mona's was such an inviting place. You walk in and feel all the vibes of the old country with the murals on the walls. The entire place is nicely decorated. The service was excellent. We were sat right away and because it was my first time our server had great suggestions. I went with a friend so we shared a bit of everything. To start we had the chocolate croissant. The perfect blend of bread to chocolate. Then we had the Mona's croissant- you could taste the freshness of all the ingredients. Then we got the combo plate that is a GIANT piece of quiche, we chose Lorraine, and a soup, we chose broccoli cheddar. Everything tasted so wonderful. The quiche was so warm with a buttery flaky crust. Soup had large chunks of broccoli mixed in the creamy cheesy soup. I look forward to going again to try more things on the menu! read more

Mona’s French Cafe - Mona's croissant - French Near Me - Cypress, Texas

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What an amazing time, great food, great setting & great service! This place is so beautiful and so welcoming. Don't miss out on a chance for some amazing food. read more

Came by for some food and I really enjoyed the loaded potato soup with my Croquet Madame and salad. The ambiance is quaint and intimate. Perfect for a much-needed lunch date. Our waiter was attentive and accommodating. Will be back again! read more

Mona’s French Cafe - Croquet Madame, side salad with vinaigrette - French Near Me - Cypress, Texas

This was our first time coming to this wonderful cafe. The ambiance is so quaint and wonderfully decorated. The service was right on point. The best part was the amazing food. My wife and I each had a bowl of their delicious tomato basil soup (the best we've ever had), the Croque Madame (perfectly done), and the hand cut fries. We took a couple of desserts to go that look and taste amazing! We do not do reviews very often, but just had to for this wonderful and now regular cafe for us! If you like or love French or German food, this is a MUST TRY! read more

This is a very charming bistro cafe in Houston. French owners, the chef prepares the most wonderful dishes. As we have tried just about everything on the menu we can say it's all great. The wine selection is excellent as are the freshly baked pastries. read more

I took my husband here for his birthday and it was wonderful. The service was fast and friendly. The wine selection was wonderful. The food was authentic and delicious. It was so good that we went back the next weekend to warm up with some French onion soup. A must try if you love French food and wine! read more

Went with neighbor ladies for annual Christmas lunch. The panini was amazing. I got a side of fries so yum!! Mona is a sweetheart and hubby makes the food. Worth checking out! read more

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This was an absolute never again for me. So cold with raw air ducts blowing straight on you it's not pleasant, Extremely slow service, waiters running their hands through their hair, and less than subpar food for way too much money. The quiche was thinner than a tarte, tiny side salad, and tomato soup that was nothing to write home about. I really wanted this to be a great place to go back, since it's in the neighborhood but unfortunately that wasn't the case. read more

Lovely little place -- a variety of choices, friendly waitstaff, clean bathrooms. The menu is excellent, offering both cold and hot brunch to lunch choices. The Mona's Croissant was excellent: beautifully flaky croissant and flavorful salmon/horseradish/cucumber combo. The panini/salad offered generous proportions and a top notch balsamic vinaigrette. Loved the creme brulee -- very VERY tasty! We'll definitely be back! read more

Perhaps it was just an "off" day for the chef. I ordered French Onion soup. The onions were not cooked all the way through. The soup itself was not particularly well seasoned. the cheese and bread on top tasted good. The salads dressing was delicious. However to pay $18.98 cents for a bowl that was not the size of a meal was disappointing. read more

Overpriced, French onion soup has hardly any cheese. Paid $6 for an HEB k-cup. The environment is neat but that's about it. read more

First of all, the atmosphere and ambiance is very nice. You could easily pretend that you are in a nice Parisian street cafe. The service was pretty good. The menu looks like it has a lot of nice dishes on it, but looks are deceiving. We came here for the Pizza Pretzel, but they were out. The beginning of our disappointment. I got Fried Fish ("fish and chips" style) and Cheesy Potatoes. I'm sorry, but if it looks like fish sticks ant tastes like fish sticks, it's fish sticks. Maybe higher end frozen fish sticks that come from Sam's Club, but nowhere near as good as london style fried fish from JLB or fish and chips from Redfish Grill. After eating one of three "fillets", really trying to give it a chance, I just couldn't eat the rest. I felt like I was in one of those restaurants that Gordon Ramsey comes to fix, imagining him getting served the same dish and his reaction. The cheesy potatoes were okay. The french fries and salads were good. My wife ordered the Croque Mirabel with an egg on top. She didn't care for it because she felt the goat cheese was too assertive. I ate the rest of it and it was okay. Not melt in your mouth like the Croque Masseurs that loved ones spoke of on their trip to Paris, but it was okay. I felt this place is probably more specialized toward breakfast/brunch with their quiches and crepes, so I feel like I could give them the benefit of the doubt, but that probably won't happen anytime soon. read more

Mona’s French Cafe - Poisson Frit & Gratin Dauphinois. . . You mean fish sticks? - French Near Me - Cypress, Texas

I definitely recommend Mona's French Cafe for a fun evening with friends, enjoying delicious food and wine. The service was exceptional. Attentive without being overbearing. The French decor and ambiance also makes it the perfect place for a more intimate dining experience. Kathleen G read more

Very nice inside with a few alcoves for privacy. A combination of French and German cuisine... it's good but it isn't like you would get in France. I think I'll give them some time to get their business going and try again. read more

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Finally able to have lunch at Mona's French Café. The atmosphere was so welcoming and inviting. Depending on how many are in your party, you are seated in different private sections unless you sit in the main area. It's so cute! It's a French cafe, with lots of savory or sweet crepes, paninis and more, but y'all know I had to try one of the two German dishes. YUM YUM YUM! Steve's "St. Tropez Panini" was very tasty too. And the lemon crepe WOW! Two Thumbs way up! Gotta get back to try everything else. Cypress peeps, check them out! read more

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We met the owner Mona today for lunch. What a wonderful little place in Cypress! I highly recommend this place for French and German food. I spoke German my wife spoke French as we went into the restaurant. The owner, Mona, is fluent in both languages. It was a blast hanging out. You will love the decor! They have quaint little areas that are very thematic. I highly recommend this wonderful French and German café. read more

For now 4 stars because I went before their grand opening. I went around 11:30am. The staff was friendly, the brocolli cheese soup and croquet monsieur were great (although I would have liked a different cut of ham), but the accompanying side salad was silly. The salad was no more than a few strips of torn up lettuce and a hint of dressing. Also please use fresh iced tea instead of bottled. There are some nice tables in the middle if you enjoy the crowd but also some private nooks if you want to celebrate a quiet or special time. Lots of parking and if you go across the parking lots you can exit turning left back on to Spring Cypress. I look forward to coming back and seeing the updates. I will edit this when I do. Good luck as their is not a lot of competition and having a niche like a French cafe could do very well. read more

We tried this restaurant on Friday. Arrived at 4 pm and had a very good Happy hour Cabernet accompanied by their excellent Charcuterie board. I loved the fact that we were left alone and never felt rushed. We also ordered a German sausage and sauerkraut dish with mashed potatoes which we shared. I really wanted to try one of their crepes, so I ordered the one with orange mermelade and a little dark chocolate. I loved it as it was light and served very hot. We were a little hesitant at first to go based on previous reviews, but I have to say our experience was excellent and we will definitely go again!! It was such a lovely afternoon/evening! read more

The atmosphere is cute, but more like a tea room than a nice dinner restaurant. Some money spent with a designer would go a long way to improve things. Service was very friendly and basic. They had some nice wine selections. A full bar would also elevate this place. Food was good, but very basic, as well. My husband really liked his steak frites. My bouef bourguignon special had a flavorful sauce and the mushrooms were great, but the beef was very overcooked. Apple tart dessert was really nice - light and tasty. I really would love to see this place succeed. Will try again for lunch, but if they want to succeed at dinner, they need some professional help to improve the atmosphere, service, and food presentation. read more

This is a hidden treasure in Cypress. My husband and I got rid of the kids and went to dinner. Menu was not overwhelming, food was delicious, and service was great. I love the little nook's they have to make the experience more intimate. read more

Fun little lunch place. Quaint, quiet, and delicious! The Croque Madame was a rustic triumph. Our apfelstreudel could have been sweeter, but my taste buds are pretty jaded. Love the more intimate seating plus scrupulously clean floors and tables. read more

Food is amazing delicious! Ambiance is so beautiful! This place is perfect for a girls day out, a date or a special event ! Or even just for a nice evening with friends! They have a variety of wine too ! The service is excellent! You feel welcome as soon as you get your table ! I highly recommend this beautiful French cafe ! read more

Mona’s French Cafe - My favorite cappuccino! Delicious! - French Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Quick and friendly service. Food was very authentic. Cute and friendly neighborhood cafe.

So good!!! I had the Panini Marlon. The crust on the baguette was wonderful!! I would 100% eat here again!

Food was flavored well, but seemed reheated, meat very tough. Not sure why there are so many great ratings on here. Some of the worst French food I have ever tasted. But waitstaff was great! read more