Been meaning to try this place for a while. It finely worked out and boy are we glad it did. Food was really good. Service was really good. Ambiance is charming. Will be back as often as we can! read more

Ambiance is great! Food and service were also great! We will be back! Highly recommend the quiche! read more

The French Press - Creperies Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

The French Press is a real gem in Ottawa. Super cute French decorations and music. Great coffee, quiche (ready by 11), soup and so many delicious crepes - everything we tried was outstanding! Favorites: lemon curd crepes, the parfait (yum!) and any of the quiche. The owner/chef is there every day. We were here 4 out of our 6 day stay; there's no where else like it locally. We're over an hour away, but we'll make the trip for the French Press. read more

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5 Stars The French Press is such a lovely spot! The eggs were absolutely delicious, the coffee was rich and smooth, and the Italian sodas were fire. It's a quiet, cozy place that makes you feel right at home. A perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great meal--highly recommend! read more

The restaurant is really pretty. There are all sorts of old pictures and other things. I had the mushroom soup.I have never had such favor full soup. It was delicious! The service was excellent My husband had the lemon curd crepes. They were sweet and had raspberries on them. read more

The French Press - Crepes - Creperies Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

What a beautiful and quaint place for a nice relaxing lunch. The restaurant sits on the corner of the historic Row buildings and I am pretty sure this used to once be the Row House Cafe years ago. They have done an amazing job decorating this into a beautiful French theme. We adored the cabinet that had the pretty plates and glassware. My husband and I were warmly greeted upon entering and sat at a little table near the window. It's a small, simple menu with salads and French crepes. We each got a cup of soup of the day which was creamy tomato. It was served in a fancy dainty teacup and saucer with two handles. Nice touch. Husband also got the quiche of the day which was served with a side of rocket salad. Also served on a fancy plate. He loved the quiche. I also ordered an unsweetened iced tea which was refreshing and served in a neat burgundy colored glass. Around $24 for lunch for two and it came out fast and hot. We were very pleased with our lunch. The ladies serving us were always smiling and very kind. read more

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What a gem! Spent 2 nights at the Postcard Cabins & on our last morning, The French Press popped up as a nearby place for eats! Not only is this place so *cute* but the food was fantastic? Ham potato cheese quiche with salad - chefs kiss we had the French onion soup & the soup du jour - autumn bisque -- both soooo tasty!! We finished with a lemon curd crepe topped with strawberries & grabbed a blueberry muffin to go! Yes! We ate a lot!! Do not miss this if you're in Ottawa! read more

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Oh my gosh! What a hidden gem! The place is nicely decorated with French touch, and the crepes are excellent- best you can find around central IL , and the servers were knowledgeable about the menu and friendly. read more

We were so excited to try this place today. My parents were sitting down and had not been waited on or acknowledged. Upon my arrival, I walked up to the counter and asked if we could please be waited on. The owner and the waitress looked at me as if I were a bother to them--only two tables in the entire restaurant were occupied. Upon leaving, I was holding the door for my step-mom, who was walking with a cane and oxygen. The owner takes the screen door from me and says let's shut this. I don't want any bugs in here. Rude is an understatement! read more

This place is so good!!! My wife has been wanting to come here since it opened. Then life happened so we are here now. When we walked in, we were in awe with how beautiful the place is. Then we were greeted By the owner Kathy, with the warmest welcome.,what a wonderful chef !Our server was Shay , she was very nice and checked on us just the right amount of time, as not to interrupt our wonderful time. It was Friday and the music was so soothing Frank Sinatra (one of my wife's favorites My wife ordered the ratatouille crepe, she said it was amazing. I ordered the croque madame crepe, OH MY!!!!!!!! We also ordered French press coffee which they bring to your table and you press it. Very good! Needless to say we will be back. Make sure you come visit and support small local business. Thank you so much Kathy! John and Marquel Bailey read more

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The French Press was recommended to us by an Ottawa local and we weren't disappointed. The food was great. We both had crepes of different types along with coffee and iced tea. It's a pretty small place but it was busy with customers coming in to eat as well as taking food to go. Our server was training a new person and was just the right amount of attentive. We'll definitely be back! read more

The food was great! The ambience.....ooolala! The service....très bien! Will definitely be coming back! 100% recommend!

We ended our weekend in Ottawa with a visit to this charming crêperie, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. The space is warm and inviting, and we were lucky to meet the owners, Kevin and Kathy--gracious hosts who've traveled the world serving our country before making Ottawa, Illinois their home. The French onion soup was absolutely delicious, rich and comforting. My husband's Croque Monsieur crêpe was perfectly savory, and while all the crêpes looked amazing, I especially loved the lemon curd--bright, tangy, and just sweet enough. A lovely experience all around--wonderful food and people. Highly recommend, we'll definitely be back! read more

The food was great! The staff was super friendly and attentive. The establishment is clean and well attended, the place is quiet and comfortable to enjoy brunch and a good cup of coffee read more

Ambiance is so unique! Decor fits the theme perfectly. Background music is so classic and elegant, adds a nice touch. Food is great! Looking forward to trying the quiche but haven't had the opportunity just yet! My husband and I have been here 3 times and we just love it. Highly recommend! Our favorite spot in town! read more

The French Press - Brown sugar crepe, added fresh strawberries! - Creperies Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

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My new favorite place! The inside is so cute, and there's a couple tables of outdoor seating. Perfect place to meet some girlfriends for lunch or a nice brunch date. I'll definitely be back! read more

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We can't wait to go back!! Love everything about this restaurant! The food is delicious!! The Quiche, crepes and soups were outstanding!!!! We've been there a couple of times. We live 45 minutes away and it's worth the ride! The service was great and the ambiance is quaint and welcoming!!!! Cheers to the Chef!!!!! read more

Absolutely wonderful experience. The place is charming and the food delicious. I felt like I was in France! Customer service was above and beyond! I had injured myself prior to visiting the restaurant and everyone went above and beyond to make sure I was ok, from bringing me bandaid to coming out of the kitchen to check on me. It was the kind of sincere love and concern for a total stranger that we need in this crazy world. Thank you all for a wonderful, caring, and YUMMY experience! read more

Cute little place to meet up for brunch / lunch. I got the Nutella crepe and it was delightful. Also, the inside is gorgeous and I enjoyed looking at all of the different decorations around. Luckily it wasn't too crowded so there was a place for us to sit, however I could see it becoming overcrowded very quickly due to how small it is. read more

The French Press - Nutella crepe - Creperies Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

My hubby and I just went here for our first time. It's so cute. The decor is really nice. The food is outstanding!!! The coffee was great. Our server was very nice and she checked on us several times. I can't wait to go back. read more

LOVE FRENCH PRESS! Gorgeous restaurant + fantastic food. Plan on returning!! Highly reco!

We LOVE THE FRENCH PRESS. Outstanding ambience and the crêpe was a. The owner Kathy was so nice to talk with I'm recommending this place to everyone. read more

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Food was amazing. The quiche was delicious. I also had the lemon curd crepe with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. We will definitely go back! read more

Food was nice and very friendly place . Lovely decor and settings . Coffee was so nice and food even better . Great location . Fair pricing and good quality . read more