3.75/5 I've been here so many times, but has been a while since I've had breakfast. I stopped here are after walking the reservoir and got quickly seated! Sat outside which was lovely and service was okay! Sitting outside can be a gamble. But we ordered and didn't wait long for food. Ordered an iced chai and it had a lot of spice and not too sweet. The jam for the toast was great and my eggs were delish! Always happy to have gluten free toast. Waited a bit for our bill but we were enjoying it outside. Being gluten free is hard here for other meals but breakfast I usually find something easy. read more

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Lovely spot with great service and tasty food. Waiter was very professional (Kyle) and on top of everything, appreciated. Went late afternoon on a weeknight, sat inside. Had yummy berry smoothie, sweet potato fries, and a hot chocolate. My friend had iced tea. Would love to go back to get a full meal as it was all great. Parking lot is nice but meters are suspicious, people get ticketed unfairly often which worried me. I used coins and did not get a ticket but an older gentlemanI met there got a ticket and he was furious because he paid. I might park elsewhere next time. Anyway, Tutu's was excellent! read more

Tutu's Food & Drink - Tutu's right before it got busy, late afternoon. - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

It's so noisy in here! The Thai noodle dish is not good unfortunately they don't use the old Chows recipe. Meat is tough and sauce is more sour than spicy. Ginger cake was quite good. Service could not be any slower. Took an hour to get entrees and about 45 minutes for dessert. Just not a good dinning experience here. read more

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The Egg Benedict felt like THE balanced breakfast and sat so well prepared me for the day. Impressed with the breakfast potatoes fully cooked through and not so crunchy full of flavor that you can't recognize the potatoe underneath no it was perfect. The hibiscus cooler was a tasty N/A option. It's a beautiful sit outside for brunch to people watch. Service was great accompanying in a way that didn't disrupt your meal or make you feel rushed out. Def want to come and try more menu options. They also had a small market inside with wine, premade meals, veggies, and more. read more

Tutu's Food & Drink - Egg Benedict breakfast - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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We were a party of 9 and we ordered a wide range from burger to sea food linguine to wild mushroom pizza. Everything was tasty. Our waitress worked hard for us and made the experience so much more pleasant. Food is tasty and flavorful but that is it. Nothing you have not tasted before. Super safe and that where you want to take a party of 9. read more

Tutu's Food & Drink - Copious portion for a $20 burger - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

Unfortunately this was not the pleasant dining experience we were hoping for. Our waiter arrived to take our drink orders and waters were served. After awhile he came back to take our food order but no drinks still. He advised they were still being made when I inquired and seemed annoyed with my question. I had ordered the mocha which was just ok. Kinda of lacking in flavor and my friend ordered the orange juice which she said was very fresh. For entree, I had the vegetable scramble with zucchini, asparagus, spinach, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, and herbs. It is served with potatoes and choice of toast. While the vegetables were very fresh tasting and nicely cooked, the entire dish overall was quite bland and I found myself adding salt and pepper to help with the flavor. My friend ordered the organic house granola with almond milk and she said it was overly sweet. Our waiter never came back to check on us after receiving our food and I had to ask an employee walking by for a water refill. The waiter did come by after that to check if we needed anything else but asked for our check as we just wanted to leave. I do give this place 3 stars because I really like the organic options and the freshness of the food. However, I can confidently say we won't be visiting again. read more

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Service is always great, but the fare gas gone downhill. The lil market is still a nice lil shop, but I wish the food were better. read more

Tutu's Food & Drink - Chicken-Apple-Sausage Scramble - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Food 4.5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 3.5/5 Tutu's is soo good and consistently provides exceptional food service and quality. We went in 11:30 AM and had the choice of the brunch or lunch/dinner combination. You can't go wrong with anything. Go soon and enjoy! read more

Tutu's Food & Drink - Your author thrilled with her lunch - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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At least 10 empty tables, sparse crowd @ 7:00 PM on a Thursday evening. Sorry, you'll have to stand here for 15 minutes and wait for one of the vacant tables. I got the message....we don't need your patronage. read more

I've been a weekend breakfast regular at Tutu's for six months. The food is genuinely excellent. So is Jen, the one server who consistently gets it right. Almost everything else about the service is a chore. From the host to nearly every other server, I've had to flag someone down for basic things: a side of jam, a water refill, anything. I kept giving it the benefit of the doubt and chalking it up to training gaps. Last weekend was the last straw. I asked for a small tweak to my order and was told I'd need to speak to the manager. When the manager came over, I was treated like I'd asked for something outrageous. A good neighborhood breakfast spot shouldn't feel like an ordeal. I'm now happily driving to Heavenly Bistro in Pleasant Hill, where the food is just as good and the staff treats customers like family. The Tutu's breakfast was always solid. But I can make my own pancakes. read more

We've been to Tutu's a few times now. My partner hangs out and works here some mornings while my girlfriend and I walk the Lafayette Reservoir nearby, and then we meet up with him afterward either at this spot, or at Lafayette Public House right across the street. Tutu's has a charming, European-style patio that's cozy and well-shaded. Great for hanging out and people-watching. The interior is very nice as well, and they have an indoor produce market that I will check out more closely next time. They have an extensive menu with breakfast staples and other options that sound very good, but we typically just stick to coffee and champs/momos - breakfast of the champions! Service is always terrific. On our most recent visit, Luis was our server and took excellent care of us. Genuinely a very nice guy. The staff is attentive, and checks in regularly, but never rushes us, which is awesome. Really nice spot in Lafayette Circle. read more

Great Atmosphere ** Ample parking * Great waiter - ver atten * Great menu * Great Food & cocktails ** read more

Tutu's Food & Drink - Outside seating. - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

Rubber chicken in fusilli pasta and salty and fishy seafood linguine. Sad and empty restaurant under new owners and chef. Miss the fresh food and fun, lively old Chow/Tutu vibe. read more

We really like coming here. Nice location with adjacent parking. Great food and great service. Comprehensive menu. It's very popular and always packed. Reasonable prices. read more

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I have eaten here a few times, the food is always delicious and the service is spot on. I enjoy the outdoor seating over inside, but the inside dining area is lovely. I only glanced at the store to look for some honey, but did not find any local honey, unfiltered with pollen, just the same fake honey you find in a grocery store. But the store is a nice treat. read more

Alright peeps let's see who is on the chopping block todayyyy! Alright come on down tutu's food and drink restaurant. Okay peeps so this restaurant is located in Lafayette California. It's close to other restaurants including Safeway store. The vibes that this restaurant gives is so cozy and warm like when you go to your moms house and she offers you to sit by the fire while she prepares you a nice hot chocolate or coffee while you wait for the amazing food she just made. That is how this place feels. Alright let's talk about the outside of the place very clean very organize. There is outside seating for those that love fall and want to see the leaves fall down it's very lovely they even have heating lamps outside ready to be used. Now when you go to a restaurant you normally don't expect shoppers inside but this place has it all. They have a small mini store inside the establishment. Which you are able to buy produce, deli, meat, wine, and dairy. Not something you see in a restaurant but this works. Everyone is very nice and friendly loved that so much about them. Today I had the honor of meeting the general manager Vanessa she welcomed me and asked me if I wanted to get started with something to drink. I immediately ordered a small apple juice with ice. In my head I was expecting a mots apple juice in a cut of ice but what she did next blew my mind. She grabbed two fresh apples and put them in a juicer and gave me the most freshest apple juice I have ever had. It was so good a must try. Now for food I decided to go with brioche French toast with a side of mascarpone. Since I have barely gotten off work and walked around the block I was not as hungry but did wanted to eat something. This was the best decision I made. When the food arrived it was so nice and looked presentable which again is a must since not only do we eat with our mouths but with our eyes too. The smell of the fresh berry's gave this dish a hint of fall in a plate. I decided to start eating man o man when I say hats off to the chef. This was the most freshest breakfast I had in weeks. After I was done with my apple juice I notice that they had pear listed in the menu I decided to order a small pear juice with ice. Not going to lie it was not one of my favorites but no food will be going to waste so I finished the juice. Over all the food was amazing definitely something worth trying. Now for the moment of truth is this place Dendinger approved? Tutu you have earned a customer for life I will definitely be back to try your menu very soon. Thank you for the hospitality enjoyed every second of it. read more

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I've re-reviewed Tutu's a few times now since the experience is different each and every time despite everything about it remaining largely stable. The menu is unchanged, the servers are all pleasant, and the establishment is large enough that I don't think we've ever been turned away on a Saturday night without a reservation, which is often pretty difficult in Lafayette. However, sometimes the food is seriously underwhelming or even downright bad. I don't mean it's spoiled or anything to be avoided, but just really not tasty / restaurant quality. We're talking about watery, bland minestrone with mushy vegetables that even salt and pepper couldn't render very edible. We're talking about grilled fish tacos that tasted acrid due to burnt tortillas, adorned with a small piece of flavorless fish that even hot sauce couldn't save. I left most of the meal untouched while contemplating how many more chances to give Tutu's. It's very much a homestyle restaurant that's not trying to be fancy in any way, but "homestyle" should still be good!! read more

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The food was decent overall -- not amazing, but not bad either. The noodles were really good, and the vegetables were tasty too. However, the tofu was completely unseasoned and bland, which was disappointing. The sauce was a little watery and runny, and could have used a lot more flavor. There are more vegan options available, but this particular dish fell a bit flat. With better seasoning on the tofu and a richer, thicker sauce, it could be so much better. read more

I waited to write this review because I wanted to give this restaurant a second chance and make sure our first visit wasn't just a coincidence. Unfortunately, our second visit confirmed our first impression. The first time I came with my daughter, the server kept calling me "Mom" and "sweetheart." I found it unprofessional and overly familiar. The food was just okay, it felt like the service at the end of our dining was focused on getting the tip rather than providing a good dining experience. We decided to come back as a family, hoping things would be different, but they weren't. We ordered three entrées--a burger, fish tacos, and soup. At first, our server told me the fish tacos came with soup. When I asked to cancel the soup we had ordered for my daughter since my meal already included one, she suddenly changed her story and said there is only other kind of soup would be an upcharge instead. When the soup arrived, it was extremely salty and tasted sour. We had to send it back. A different server then came to our table looking visibly irritated, as if we had done something wrong. When I asked whether the soup was supposed to taste sour, she admitted it was not. That made me wonder why it was served in the first place--especially to a child. To make matters worse, the orange juice had a strange, funky smell. Overall, we were disappointed with both the food and the service. The only thing everyone enjoyed was the French fries (extra star) Sadly, after two disappointing visits, we won't be returning read more

Nice restaurant that has a market inside and plenty of seating inside and outside. Tried the chicken blt sandwich that came with a grilled chicken breast and avocado. Delicious! The carnitas scramble was tasty too. Lovely casual restaurant. read more

Tutu's Food & Drink - Organic Chicken BLT Sandwich - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Giving this popular establishment a very generous 3 star rating when 2 star would be more accurate. Ordered Lamb Chops (med/rare)-arrived overcooked & impossible to chew; replaced with med/rare lamb chops only to be totally rare, but the roasted potatoes were ok; Chicken BLT w/Minestrone soup-ugh...the soup was leftovers from some other dish & the Chicken in the BLT? Don't ask. Orders from guests for Charcuterie board -respectable/eatable; French toast? The French would be shocked but the coffee? Wonderful! Long drive to meet family friends & disappointing! read more

Disappointed. Came to have lunch with the family. The Cafe mocha was lukewarm but I drank it. Daughter's hot chocolate was cold and had to send it back. I got the bowl of tortilla soup, I enjoyed it. Nothing special. Wife was recommended the, Smile noodles, and didn't like it so she ordered an English muffin that took 10 minutes to come out. I know it was a busy Saturday afternoon but the service was terrible. The ambiance is fun. Options to dine inside or out and they have a market inside, I didn't check it out. You do have to pay a meter to park in the lot. I'll be back since my dad loves this place. read more

Tutu's Food & Drink - Cafe Mocha - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

Had a recent dinner reservation here with my mom and a couple friends. The variety of the menu is always great and service excellent as well. My mom and I split the roasted chicken which was cooked and seasoned perfectly. We also had our own cup of the seasonal soup which happened to be butternut squash (one of my personal faves). For dessert the table split the coconut cream pie (very subtle and not too sweet) and the seasonal crisp a la mode (pear and huckleberry). Both options were excellent and a great cap to the dinner. Forgot to mention the old fashioned with bullet rye which was great as well. Thanks again for a wonderful meal! read more

We came just for a drink. This is an interesting place and doubles as a restaurant, bar, and grocery store. The bartender was awesome with a great sense of humor. Seating area looked cool and overall a nice place inside. Will have to return to try their food offerings in due time. read more

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Pot roast, (You can have broccolini instead of mashed potatoes if you are watching your carbs). That is just part of a fine selection of menu items. It tastes home made, and the atmosphere is homey even when it's crowded. The service is not overdone, and the servers are not slow. They are responsive and helpful. read more

Experience was so so. Their organic burger used to be delicious but this time it was overcooked. I wanted medium and it was definitely well done. Not nearly as good as before. I also wanted 5-6 slices of apple pie for our table for dessert. Fat Apple and Tutu's have the best apple pie in East Bay in my opinion. At Fat Apple the waitress told me the last time I was there, that if I wanted a few slices of apple pie I should buy a whole one which would be much cheaper than per slice. She would serve my table as many slices as we wanted and if any excess I could take it home. However, at Tutu's, the waiter told me that if my table ate the slices at the restaurant, we would have to pay the per slice price. Totally different concept of customer service. Not sure I will be returning. read more

I came here today for lunch with my 11 y/o. The place was packed both inside and outside but we were seated quickly (under 5 minutes). I love the decor and the warm ambiance-like visiting a friend's house. I ordered the chicken BLT with minestrone on the side. The minestrone had a lot of flavor and was filled with lots of veggies + house-made croutons. My sandwich was so delicious I finished it even though I should have saved half. My daughter is "obsessed" with their chicken tenders. This place is an all around great restaurant for family and friends! read more

Tutu's Food & Drink - Organic Chicken BLT Sandwich - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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I absolutely love coming to TuTu's, you can taste the quality in their food. I honestly pretty much order the same thing every time and they're always consistent. We had a brunch with some friends and I recommended TuTu's because I'm obsessed with their Benedict lol. I'm happy to report everyone was happy with what they ordered. The service is fast and great, the ambiance is awesome and they have a really nice fireplace inside that just makes the experience so relaxing. read more

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Breakfast and brunch are solid. Not too impressed with the quality of lunch and dinner. I love the outdoor patio. Their little store inside is great. All quality. Service is always super slow. Always a lot of time between being seated and getting drinks and from drinks to ordering. Can also take a while to get your check and close out. All the staff have been kind and helpful though read more

My partner walks with a girl friend of hers weekly around Lafayette Reservoir and I hang out while they talk girl stuff....I don't even want to know. So I lately have been hanging out on the patio at Tutu's. It's nice, real nice. Usually just get coffee and champs or if really hungry some eggs or just a couple sides of bacon. Once my partner and our friend arrive it's Momo time for them. I have been inside once but prefer to hang outside with the dogs, people not so much. Service, food and dranks are all good and ambiance is very chill on the patio. It's a very nice place to sit, drink, read, people watch and just be. read more

I have been coming to Tutu's for years and always had the "smiling noodles." Daryl told us today that you no longer have them and I was very disappointed. Please put it back on the menu! read more

We stopped in for a late dinner one night. It was my first time here. The patio was nice, with lots of heater to keep diners warm. We decided to sit inside and were able to be seated immediately. Our server was very nice and helpful. I had the Cobb salad and my friend had bolognese pasta with some bread. I love a good Cobb salad and this one did not disappoint. I also liked that they offer half glasses of wine. I'll definitely be back. read more

I have Lived in Lafayette for 35 years and we eat it all the restaurants many times, but I must say the greatest selection and the most consistent preparation of their dishes is topped by none in Lafayette in addition to the wide variety of choices they have and every one of their dishes comes out the same over and over again I own a restaurant and I'm impressed as that s noteasy! read more

I'm writing this review a heavy heart. I have been going to Tutu for a very long time. I have been going since it was called Chow. I ordered a pepperoni pizza and was shocked with what I got. There was very little pepperoni and the portion size was a personal pizza served on a plate. It used to come on a metal tray and required a stand because of the size. You are still paying the same 19 bucks. I was so bummed, the shrinkflation was very noticeable. This wasn't the first time I noticed this, the last time I got the shrimp fajitas it came with very little shrimp. I still tipped over 22% because I know the servers have 0 control over this. I can't believe I'm saying this but I have been a loyal fan of this restaurant for the past 3 decades and will not be coming back. This was my go to restaurant for when friends were in town visiting. Do better Tutu. read more

I come here from time to time and they are always very good! This is a super cute half market half dine in style restaurant, they have one section inside where you're under a lit up tree and it's very adorable! They are accommodating every single time when it comes to switching up the meals. Taste fresh. The pesto pasta comes with penne and no protein ~ we switched the pasta to fettuccine noodles and added chicken .. which by the way, spot on!!! The spicy Thai chicken noodles come with fettuccine and we switch it out for fusilli, also a great dish. Not pictured but I have previously had the steak frites which is delicious, and their spicy chicken tortilla soup is very yummy! read more

Tutu's Food & Drink - Creamy pesto pasta, sweet potato fries, spicy thai chicken noodles - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

Great service, great food selection, great ambiance! Definitely a place to check out if you're in the Lafayette area! read more

Tutu's Food & Drink - Calamari for the win!! - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

We always enjoy the quality and variety of food at Tutu's. This was the first time we brought home a full Thanksgiving feast - and it was superb! Well packaged with clear reheating instructions. Generous portions. We just finished our SECOND leftovers meal and wanted to describe the dishes. * Cranberry sauce that was not too sweet or tart - tasted homemade. * Juicy turkey (both white and dark), cut up well for easy serving. * Mashed potatoes that were creamy and not too buttery. * Stuffing with chunks of veggies, just enough bread to hold it together * Delicious brussel sprouts * Good gravy and tasty dinner rolls * Everything was well seasoned, nothing too salty (a common problem with these types of dishes from restaurants). read more

Came in around 8:15 PM on Friday night and sat on the patio. I ordered a salad and water. The salad itself was great, and honestly I would have happily ordered a glass of wine or maybe the goat cheese if anyone had checked back in - ever. What made the experience frustrating was the complete lack of follow-through despite the amount of staff constantly hovering around the patio. There were multiple bus boys and waitstaff circling in and out over and over, yet nobody asked if I needed anything, refilled water, or checked on the table. At one point my water glass had been completely empty and my finished salad plate had been sitting there for at least five minutes. My waiter then came outside and specifically checked on the table right next to me about dessert while completely bypassing me and heading back inside. At that point I just gave up and asked for the check myself at the counter. As someone who waited tables for 10 years, this is exactly what confused me. Basic restaurant service usually includes a check-in shortly after food arrives ("How's everything tasting?"), another midway through the meal for refills or additional orders, and then a final pass for dessert/drinks/checks. None of that happened here tonight. What was especially strange was having multiple bus boys and staff constantly moving through the patio area while my water sat empty and my finished plate remained untouched. If there are five people circulating the floor, why is not one person empowered to notice an empty glass and offer water? That disconnect is what made the experience feel so bizarre What was especially surprising is that I've been here before and had great service, so this felt very different tonight. I love the diner atmosphere here, but this evening felt less like hospitality and more like a cafeteria -- lots of movement, very little attentiveness. Honestly, this kind of disconnected service is part of why the Bay Area has developed a reputation for poor hospitality. The food was good, but the patio service and staff coordination tonight were genuinely disappointing, and it directly cost the restaurant additional orders from me. I also noticed several other tables that had clearly finished their meals still sitting with dirty dishes and empty glasses for extended periods. In restaurant service, "pre-bussing" -- clearing finished plates and keeping tables maintained throughout the meal -- is a pretty standard part of creating a comfortable dining experience. It seemed like that basic flow was missing across the entire patio tonight, not just at my table. read more

Another banger from Tutu's. This time I had a lovely mushroom winter lasagna and my son had pasta tossed with sausage in a sundried tomato cream sauce. The artichoke app was a bit oily but overall vv good as usual. read more

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Walking around Lafayette, we came across Tutu's and dined here due to the variety of options on the menu and the Yelp reviews. Staff and Service: - We were seated right away, which was great. There is indoor seating and outdoor seating on the patio available - Once we were seated and received water, we were forgotten about. We aren't sure if we came right when a shift change happened between lunch and dinner, but we didn't have a server. We waited for about 20 minutes (and it wasn't busy at the time) until someone finally saw us looking around and came over shocked that we hadn't been helped yet. Someone else came over to take our order, then passed us on to someone else mid-order. This third person then started over because the initial person taking our order apparently confused them. So we went over our order again. - From there, it was smoother, but not sure what happened with communication in the beginning Food and Drinks: - Smoothie: they had one smoothie on the menu which was a banana berry smoothie. This had good flavor - Burger: I think they forgot seasoning on this burger. It was very bland and brought the overall burger down. The fries also lacked any seasoning. - Nachos: these weren't bad, but had half melted cheese on them, so you could see the chunks of shredded cheese Miscellaneous: - Parking is available via a metered parking lot out front - Women's and men's bathrooms inside the dining area - There also seems to be a market inside - Good for groups, families, etc. (casual ambiance) read more

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