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    3.4 (396 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Anna H.

    This review is based solely on the Christmas Tea that Suzette's hosts. I'd like to start by mentioning - we have about 20 years of Christmas teas behind us. My Mom and I celebrate this tradition yearly. And usually, they all are very similar. Think fancy hotels: the ritz, the intercontinental, the Drake...and even though Mom and I love them, the pastries every year are pretty much the same. Cold stale little sandwiches, cold refrigerated desserts, one teapot at the table, snobby waiters, etc etc. It is nice and familiar, we sort of have lowered our expectations over the years. We just pick a hotel and go. So when we reserved a new place - not a hotel!!, we were not sure what to expect. We were completely blown away. Throughout the whole experience, very nice and kind servers brought around refills of 3 types of teas. We were never running low on tea. All of the pastries were made either right then or that morning. I went to the bathroom and walked by a large pan of cranberry scones that came out of the oven and felt the warmth. The pumpkin bisque and delicious, warm quiche was to die for! The desserts at the end with the sorbet were incredible. We had never had a tea with warm food before. The hostess as well as all waiters and waitresses were friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a gentle piano playing Christmas music in the background.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I also loved our cushioned seats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The temperature of the room was so comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And the best part - they came around with extras of their pastries and snacks! We had never been to a tea where they passed out extras. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The silverware and plates were also gorgeous[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - we didn't feel rushed and I loved that there wasn't some heavy metal tiered serving tray that other teas use. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It also is casual - Mom was in jeans, some people were dressed up and others weren't.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It felt like a special experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We couldn't believe how amazing it was from start to finish. We already booked for 2026. For the cost ($50), you are getting an exceptional Christmas tea. Usually we pay double that per person as well for a less than mediocre tea experience. Consider us forever patrons!!!!!

    Berry Crepe
    Karen S.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice quiet little restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We stopped for breakfast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were very accomodating for my three-year-old grandson.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He had gelato and bacon and both were delicious. I had the berry crepes. The crepe was light and the berries were very fresh. My husband had some eggs and bacon and like that, as well. Service was great.

    Cooking class area
    Katie N.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little spot in downtown Wheaton.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I misread the description at first, thinking it was just the bakery shop. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has a bakery for to go items OR the indoor dining option.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We did not have a reservation, and it was during restaurant week, so we got put in the small room in the back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is also the area they host cooking classes![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I enjoyed my 3 course items from the restaurant week menu. The salad was delicious with strawberries, cantaloupe, and blueberries. For my main course, I had the coconut shrimp crepe. It was full of shrimp and chopped peppers. Coconut was sprinkled on top. For my dessert item, I went with the apple crepe. It was very flavorful. I took half home! I also had their house coffee which was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One bathroom only for the whole restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was also a little cold.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check them out!

    Suzette's Benedict
    Marianne D.

    One of my favorite places to go to brunch or afternoon tea is Suzette's Creperie. Today my husband and I went to brunch with my friend and her mom. I started with French pear tea service. The four of us all shared the appetizer special, shrimp beignets. Huge shrimp covered in beignet batter. Yes please! Whenever I go to brunch at this restaurant, I always get the Suzette's Benedict. There is nothing like this dish. It's light, flavorful and utterly the most delicious thing I've ever eaten for breakfast or brunch. It's definitely not a typical eggs Benedict as it's made with an egg soufflé and a slice of ham laying on brioche with guyere cheese, baked and then covered with the lightest lemon sauce. It's really perfection! The best part of the meal other than being together with special friends was that our server Axel remembered me from a previous visit when I took my sister for afternoon tea for her birthday. He is such a charmer, friendly and provides great service. I was so happy to see him again. I love that we remembered each other Seriously if you're ever near Wheaton, visit Suzette's for the Suzette's Benedict. You can thank me later.

    Ryan J.

    It was my first time having a crepe. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a lot of neat nooks and crannies.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were seated in the way back (didn't know where we were being seated at first, haha).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the ham and cheese crepe, side salad, and apple pie (restaurant week $35). Their coffee was great. The food was great, too. The apple pie slice was huge. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's more of an upscale place. I wouldn't recommend bringing young kids.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Joan N.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]We attend Suzette's holiday tea every year, and it's always such a delight -- a pianist playing festive favorites and an array of lovely small bites served with tea.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Spicy Coconut Shrimp Crepe
    Bailey P.

    I want to give this place a better review, but I did not have the greatest experience. I came on a Saturday night and made reservations through Open Table without any issues. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There seemed to be live music in the main room but we were sat by the door across from the bar. I had hoped that making reservations would have given us slightly better seats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, it seemed to be an older crowd. I think most people were 50+ years old.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Regardless, our waitress and any other employee we encountered were super friendly and helpful. We started with the three cheese soufflé. It was delicious but only came with three tiny pieces of bread which was barely enough to accompany half of the appetizer. For my meal, I wanted to order one of their crepes. It is a creperie after all. Our waitress recommended the spicy coconut shrimp crêpe so that's what I went with. It was good and came with a decent amount of shrimp. However, there was so much sauce that made it feel more like a soup than a crepe. The side salad was good, but again, slightly disappointing that it didn't come with any extra vegetables like carrots or tomatoes (or fruit like in the other Yelper's pictures). We finished the night with the Suzette's dessert crepes. I thought it said it came with a scoop of ice cream, but it turned out to just be a pile of whip cream that melted in 2 seconds. Otherwise, it was delicious. I felt like I could finally taste a crepe since I barely could with my entrée crepe.

    Money F.

    I only visited the store area. Sampled Raspberry sorbet Purchased cookies from counter because they reminded me of old school cookies my GranPa used to eat and man o man these cookies are 10/10. I planned on surprising him with these but Im keeping these for myself. They are simply delectable.

    Beef Bourguignon Crepe
    Teresa H.

    First time trying this restaurant as I've heard about it for years. I don't have much of a sweet tooth so I would always associate crêpes with sweets, but they had a number of tasty sounding savory crêpes as well as quiche and other entrées. My friend and I decided to split two dishes to try the eggs with herbs as well as the beef crêpe. Both dishes came with a nice salad with fruits and a mini croissant that was delicious. We both really enjoyed the eggs that we're very soft scrambled with potatoes and crusty bread. Neither of us were a big fan of the beef crêpe, but would like to try the wild mushroom or spinach and Gouda next time. I've also heard they have an extensive fondue menu at dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really nice ambience with a few comfortable chairs by a fireplace and multiple rooms for sitting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The waitstaff was friendly and the carry out of pastries looked very tempting and extensive.

    Delicious salad and mini croissant
    Jennifer M.

    Oh, Suzette's, how I love thee. I love your buttery croissants, your velvety, sumptuous crêpes, your crisp and dry champagne... And the Suzette's Benedict was heavenly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I always enjoy your welcoming, slightly worn ambiance; it's like visiting your elegant French aunt who would never leave the house without perfume and pearls[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Get the crème brûlée, you won't regret it!!

    The loveliest outdoor patio
    Jen K.

    Suzette's Creperie could be a little more... better. In everything EXCEPT their eggs. Which are PERFECTION. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor could be better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating could be better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff could be better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor patio could be better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The whole vibe could be better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But those eggs are perfection.

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    Food was delicious and the atmosphere was so cozy. Such a delightful way to spend a Saturday Morning. They also have some seats outside

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    Lovely decor and the most delicious food and bakery items EVERDon't miss out on this treasure

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    Paris Bistro

    Paris Bistro

    3.9
    (513 reviews)
    11.5 mi
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    Out here in deepest Suburbia, sometimes things present a vaguely Disneyesque artifice, where, if…read morethe fantasy world was more advanced, "Quotation Marks" would appear magically in the air around buildings (and, alas, people) indicating irony should be applied as a mitigating factor. This is not to imply in any way those places (or people) are therefore any less in quality or to be avoided. But I digress... I've driven past the "Paris Bistro" here, since it was established, and, unfairly thought "yeah, right". Why? Route 59 is a 1000% American Commerce Zone, rife with every franchise on the docket, and conformity is securely on the menu. And rightly so. Folks out here may have had their success, but they were raised in front of American TV, and their consumer habits developed accordingly, especially with regard to cuisine and eating habits. There are, of course, bona fide Ethnics in the general area, but those are germane to the Communities in residence. (Some FAB Chinese, Indian and Mexican places-q.v.) I am not aware of a burgeoning French settlement anywhere nearby. Around here "Cooper's Hawk" passes for "fine dining", and if you've ever fine-dined, you'll know Cooper's Hawk may parlay a decent feed, but it ain't Alinea, Bubba. In the far Western and Southwestern Chicago 'burbs, folks' Culinary tastes are as conservative as their politics. So whither "Paris Bistro"? It's a handsome suburban building with inviting signage. When you walk in, you pass a bar having an impressive array of boozes. Keep going west past the bar and you're in a room mimicking a rural setting, if a rural setting had curved leather banquettes. There's a more traditional dining room on the other side of the bar, but I didn't go in there. It was daytime, and bright, but when daylight ebbs, I'll bet both rooms are romantic. The service is reserved and accommodating-you're not going to find a wisecracking "Alice" on the staff. The menu actually is pretty accurate as a French Bistro in the USA. Lots of Français on it (in the titles), but the descriptions are all clear English. You don't have translation to fear.The menu is extensive, and features many traditional "Bistro" faves, along with select "American" choices. I was in for Brunch. Disregarding conformity, I ordered the Escargot for Hors D'oeuvre, not that I wanted to, but because I am pathologically incapable of NOT ordering Escargot if they are on the menu before me. They were yum, but I wish there was a softer bread available for sopping the buttery-garlic goodness remaining after the morsels are consumed. As "they" say, a French Chef is judged by their prowess in cooking a simple Omelette, so that's where I went. "Jambon et Gruyere" to be exact. It wasn't a large beast, but it was tasty, light, and properly prepared. No sign of the Rugby-Ball pancake-batter-enhanced behemoth omelettes you'll find in common Coffee shops. Accompanying was a (very) small salad of nice composition, with just enough fruity vinaigrette to satisfy. Also on the plate were tasty and ultra-crispy "shoestring fries". I'm not a slave to potatoes with breakfast. but these were damned good. The problem at hand (so to speak) was the transport from plate to mouth, as they were very thin and very crisp. Both fork and spoon were inefficient. I thought of using the spoon to crush them, thus rendering spoon a contender to preserve my dining decorum. In the end, I bit the bullet and just picked them up in hand, decorum be damned. I wish I had a bucket of these for movie-watching snacks at home. The coffee was a conundrum. It arrived with a strongish smell, like it was burnt and past its prime, but lacked the acrid flavor such as found in a forlorn brew. It was actually a fine, bold, cup of VERY dark roast. It's a nice, sophisticated (but not snooty) resto, dignified but not stuffy. If you need to have a business breakfast/brunch, this is a perfect place. Also, if you're not in the mood for the hustle and bustle of a noisy coffee shoppe. Prices a bit higher than you might expect, but... I quite enjoyed both the bread and circuses here, and while I never mistook myself from being anywhere else than in Naperville (not Paris), I caught the vibe, and it was nice. I am officially pissed at myself for not stopping here sooner. No "quotation marks" for this place. Throwing 4 stars (for now), and I'll be back here very soon for dinner.

    I recently went to Paris Bistro for a Galentine's Day tea with my Pilates friends. We were a group…read moreof five. We were shown to a table in the room to the right of the host stand. That room is usually where they sit families. It was not our choice and we voiced our opinion to sit in the dining room. The staff immediately switched everything to the warm and inviting dining room. The food provided was tasty from the mini sandwiches to the tartines to the sweet treats. I have to say there was an inconsistency with sizing. Some were generous and some were lacking. They could've done a better job with consistency so we all got the same sizes. The tea service was very cute but you were only able to choose a couple teas. I've been to other teas at Suzette's and Pinecone Cottage where the tea is unlimited, as well as they ask if you would like another tasting of something that you really liked. I felt for the money this tea service was limited as well as not consistent. It was a great way to spend time with my Pilates friends, though. I could see myself doing this again if there were improvements made and they were more generous by offering an additional taste.

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    Pomeroy

    4.4
    (282 reviews)
    25.4 mi
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    I absolutely love Pomeroy!  I know I have said it many times.  This past Mother's Day we went to…read morePomeroy again.  It has become our go-to restaurant for celebrations.  I always consider Mother's Day the ultimate test for any restaurant, and Pomeroy passes with flying colors year after year! As expected, the restaurant was packed, both inside and in the beautiful courtyard. Families filled the dining room, with children of all ages at about 90% of the tables. The team at Pomeroy has been so consistent and professional, that all of our dishes were delivered at a perfect and steady pace, and qualities remained high. Although we got a different server each time we went, they were all very welcoming, friendly, and attentive.  This time, Carlisle did such a wonderful job even though she was super busy, and she wished me a happy Mother's Day several times to make sure that my day was special.  I must mention that the friendly hostess greeted me with well wishes too, and said happy Mother's day again when we left. We had noticed that they had replaced the couch in front of the courtyard fireplace with more tables.  Who could blame them when they had so many patrons to seat.  However, the courtyard still looked gorgeous. Now on to the food and drinks.  I had a mocktail Bleu 75 ($13) that's my favorite, my husband had a glass of chardonnay ($17), our daughter had a Le Spritz Strawberry ($16).  We shared an order of Sea Scallops ($23) and a Warm Tomato Tarte ($19).  I had my go-to dish which was the Mediterranean Sea Bass ($38), I loved the seared skin that was crispy on the edges. Husband and Daughter each ordered a Spring Halibut ($92 for 2) from the Mother's Day menu.  We ordered 2 Strawberry Crème Brulee ($28 for 2), and I shared 1 with my husband.  I also had a cappuccino ($6). The check came up to $283.05 before tips (they add a 3% surcharge to each guest check, which may be removed upon request, we didn't).  As always, our dinner was very enjoyable and it's worth the money.  I had a very happy Mother's Day dinner, and it ended a wonderful weekend with high notes!  We will keep returning!

    Still a very nice Bistro ambiance, but they lost a star on this visit. We made reservations while…read moreon our way to the Chicago Botanical Garden ... close by and very handy. When we got to Pomeroy for dinner, we were seated in the farthest back room, one that was open-air ... the staff never asked us, they just put us there. The room was nice as was the weather, but the open-air room had gnats all over the place. Now we realize that gnats or fruit flies oftentimes come with wine servings ... and the Pomeroy has a bunch of nice wines, but the gnats flying around your face all through dinner was not pleasant. We ordered drinks to start, and found it hit-or-miss. The Watermelon Margarita seemed tempting, so we tried one. It came with a big smear of Tajin powder on the rim, and was not appealing. Once again, we thought they should mention this kind of thing before it appears. They replaced the drink, but it kept us off on the wrong foot. All in all, they still put our good food. Our complaint was the seating, the gnats, and the Tajin powder ... all they had to do was ask for our preferences and these could have been avoided. But alas, they drop to four stars.

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    Marco's Kitchen

    Marco's Kitchen

    4.6
    (86 reviews)
    12.8 mi

    Everything went well last night for dinner. It was a friend's selection for our monthly girls…read moredinner, and bonus it was La Grange Restaurant Week. The menu was phenomenal, the server had a great wine selection and the ambiance was so cozy and inviting with beautifully lit tables and a peach color rose bud on every table. Table service was also on point with the server keeping our wine glasses filled and the busboy making sure our flatware was replaced and fresh dishes were added. We each ordered from the RW menu, we got the pistachio crusted lamb, blackberry sage coulis duck breast and halibut and gulf shrimp in a coconut lime sauce. Can't wait to go back to this great find again.

    We enjoyed the restaurant, but not sure it would entice me to go again. The inside was very nice…read moreand our service was quite good. The bar had a very nice selection of cocktails and we got the pisco sours - which were mixed well. For starters - we got the grilled spanish octopus. Any place there is octopus, we order it. Marco's octopus was definitely a shining star. We thoroughly enjoyed it and despite not being eggplant fans, it was a great pairing. We also got the grilled romaine salad and Soubise soup (french onion) and while I loved the soup (especially on a cold day) - my husband thought the salad was just okay - nothing that would entice him to order it again. For entrees - I got the filet gorgonzola and he got one of the seafood specials - I think it was salmon. Both entrees were fine - and my filet reheated nicely the next day - but nothing outstanding. Overall - a good restaurant - but again - nothing outstanding.

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    Le Bouchon

    Le Bouchon

    4.0
    (825 reviews)
    22.5 mi
    $$$

    TLDR vibe: your rich "cultured" friends you kind of hate just got back from France and youre like-…read moreoh I know a place. Or youre dating someone who likes Anthony Bourdain and you've convinced her you're a foodie. I rarely if ever give a place 5 stars but I have to for this place. At a high level heres what made it stand out to me from other often mentioned places in chicago: the portions felt decent for the prices, the food was actually good, and the vibe truly did feel like a busy French bistro vs the well spaced large rooms of most other restaurants. It's not great if youre someone overstimulated easily, hard of hearing, or need elbow room. Or if youre looking for this uber luxe quiet formal vibe. But if you want to go somewhere where you feel like youre in a (extremely well known) hole in the wall this is it. Even though it was crowded one of my favorite parts was that the chefs or at least culinary dressed not front of house vibe dressed staff- were walking around as well so it was like you were really in the back of the kitchen secret table vibes. I also appreciated that a couple got engaged and they called attention to it without making us all cheer incredibly loudly. Me and the table next to me were like- who? what? They have good N/A champagne which I appreciated. And the bay leaf ice cream tasted like some legit herbs - which as someone whose goal is to really taste plants and the flavors of the earth - I appreciated.

    Le Bouchon is an excellent example of the idea one *can* have too much of a good thing. Alas, there…read morewere more things that went a little south with the experience. I ordered the Escargot and the French Onion Soup. There was also free baguette included at the start of the meal. I loved that the baguette had a substantial crust, for it was an absolute delight to butter it up (though not the best butter in the world), and dip it into the herbaceous escargot butter. However, the inside, despite its temperature, was still gooey/doughy. Too much crust or some other technical issue? I'll let those with baking experience sound off. Whatever the case, the last thing I want to do with fresh baguette is ripping out the innards and rolling it into a ball of silly putty. Now, for the escargot... ah snails, an old favorite, for I don't really love fast food (ha!) These were mostly good, save for two things: First, the texture was still just a little slimy, reminiscent of an oyster. 30 seconds more cook time is all they needed, a minute would be too much! Second, the sauce didn't do them any favors. I've had escargot in a rich, buttery, garlicky, slightly herbed sauce that was beyond divine. This dish went triple-overboard, if not more, on the greens - making it resemble a chimichurri rather than something turning snails into decadence. Now, we arrive at the French Onion Soup. The sheer amount of cheese was so excessive that I recoiled even though I have a line item in my budget for cheese. I fished what remained out, and consumed it only out of spite. Now, while I appreciate the use of crusty bread that didn't turn into soggy croutons, the size of the pieces was too large. I'm one who orders prepared food with the understanding that it is prepared and should require minimal additional work. Steaks that need slicing are exempt, soup is not. Unfortunately, there was one more undoing: while I can understand a less sweet soup may be normal variation in the recipe, one of the spoonfuls had something very sour, as if it was a large wad of sour cream (though none was present). This made were otherwise rich and flavorful broth less than enjoyable. When it comes to the service, this had some good and bad. It was friendly, attentive, and the food came out fast. However, an item of note is that finished plates were not cleared in due course. This applies not only to myself but also the stranger sitting next to me. Final verdict: I wanted to love Le Bouchon, really I did. I was even hoping, at first, to try more of the menu on a return visit. However, the poor execution across the board does not provide the confidence needed for a return visit.

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    Upon arrival, hot baguette is paired with my cappuccino.  Delicious way to open the conversation.

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    Upon arrival, hot baguette is paired with my cappuccino. Delicious way to open the conversation.
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    Cafe Touche French Bistro & Wine Bar

    4.1
    (454 reviews)
    17.8 mi
    $$

    Had Touche burger with fries, delicious once again, also a new item to me, the biscuit and gravy…read morewith two eggs, very tasty, would get this again. Service great, place was busy with two separate parties, maybe next time sitting outside on a nice day

    Cozy spot to enjoy some French cuisine in Edison Park. During my visit, the spot was quite popular…read moreso it was difficult to enjoy a casual, quiet meal -- though the decor, service, and overall ambiance do lend itself to a more unique experience if the restaurant were a bit less busy. The service was surprisingly reasonable despite the amount of patrons inside, friendly and the waitress stopped by periodically to check on us. Menu is not as adventurous as I've seen at some French restaurants, a bit different from still mostly familiar -- which can be good to appeal to a wider set of diners. I tried several different items including the Touche Toast, Cinnamon Apple Pancakes, and Gaufres Au Poulet Frite. I found in each of these, the textures were alright and the flavors were not too different from what I would expect from other brunch restaurants. Portion sizes were alright, as the meal wasn't overly expensive. If I had ordered items with more French influence, this may have been a better gauge of the food here. With that said, the uniqueness of the offerings here make me interested in a return visit. Overall, neat spot if you're looking for French style cuisine at reasonable prices.

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