I really like the ambiance here for breakfast but the service is TERRIBLE and they are always out of staple items, like English Breakfast tea. I had a morning business meeting breakfast here, paid the bill and tipped 20%. I asked for more tea and got charged again, okay, fair enough. I paid the additional bill but did not tip again on the $2.50, the waiter followed me outside and confronted me about why I didn't tip again on the second bill as I was standing with my client. Tacky. Also, they need to step up the menu. The menu is limited and not prepared very well, which is a shame, because it has a great Euro Cafe type of environment. read more

It is hard see how to improve Vincent Market Bistro. Some have complained about table crowding in this relatively small restaurant, but there is ample room to maneuver and the noise level is not a problem. The portions are not large, but they are not ridiculously small either. You will probably want an appetiser and a main course, and possibly a dessert. Get them all for $28 by using the prix frix offering. This consists of a choice from 3 appetisers, a choice from 3 entrees, and a choice from 3 desserts. The entries are top-end items too, such as steak, lobster, or rack of lamb. HINT: I was told that reservations are not taken, and even on a weekday the venue gets crowded. My suggestion is to go early, like 6 o'clock. read more

Although I haven't had the pleasure of dining at Vincent's of Camelback, I became a fan of his little brother, Vincent Market Bistro, after just one visit. Although I thought there were a few too many tables in this small space, I still found it cozy and intimate. I had a hard time deciding between trying a pizza (the Four Cheese had my attention with mozzarella, bleu, brie, and goat cheeses with pesto) or a full-blown dinner (particularly the Shrimp Crepe with avocado corn salsa). But the Prix Fixe won with three courses for a very reasonable price ($25 I think). They allowed me to substitute lobster bisque for the soup offered, and it was very rich, and buttery, and lobstery. The halibut/sea bass duo was my preferred entree. Perfectly cooked, perfectly sized given it was sandwiched between a cream soup and dessert. The pot de creme was surprisingly and pleasantly, not chocolate. Although I like chocolate, I prefer it as an element of a dessert, not the main ingredient. Only "getting too old to remember shit" me can't remember the flavor..I believe it was raspberry. What I do remember is that it was very good. Our server was delightful in responding to our 101 questions about the menu. It was a lovely meal overall. Note to self: go back soon. read more

Well, I love it here. I love the fact that I can visit and have a lovely small meal while sitting quietly and either reading a book or NYT, studying or chatting with friends in a cozy little room. And, feel appreciated for stopping through! Additionally, if there's a foodstuff that I can't live without, I buy it. Usually heirloom tomatoes. Damn good stuff. read more

I was being treated to a Mother's day dinner by my younger Sis, along with my older Sis. Vincents was the perfect place to go. The lobster bisque = 10 stars!! It was soo amazing! Rich, sinful, oohhh.... Tomato and cheese salad also, very wonderful. The olive oil was the best I have ever tasted. I had the lamb shank, and it was cooked perfectly, the potatoes were good, but the sauce threw me a little, I don't know how or why, but it was like the same smell as spaghetti-Os sauce!! haha! I know it obviously was not, but that is how my brain registered it. My older Sis had the duck with bacon lentils, she was in heaven. My younger Sis had the Pizza/Tarte with bacon, thyme and onions, it was very very very good. I would go back for that and the bisque and the salad. The deserts were good, not great, but a nice sweet way to end our meal. I liked the peach tart. The service was some of the best as well, honestly, they made our meal more enjoyable. read more

I found this little Bistro quaint. It is decorated as if you were in the French countryside; its colors, textures, the rough white stone brick wall, delicate wooden chairs, paintings of French countryside themes, and delicate flowers on the plates all left me with the feel I'd really walked into a rustic little French Bistro. We dropped in for a late breakfast and as soon as we chose our table, they brought us mini croissants and strawberry preserves that were quite lovely. I ordered an asparagus quiche that was golden brown on top. The eggs were done perfectly and I believe there were some sundried tomatoes in it. Accompanying it was a salad of tossed greens with light vinaigrette which was heavenly. My brother ordered the cheese & fruit plate which he said was delicious. The thin little slices of bread were toasted to perfection and he was pleased with the overall arrangement. I wish we'd had time to come back for lunch or dinner but I was only here for 4 days working on assignment so it will have to wait for my next visit. read more

Sure you'll have to deal with the surly old Paradise Valley women that prowl the tables and the service takes a long moment to warm up but there aren't too many dinners that offer as much for the value. Great French inspired dining at a reasonable price. The croissant freebies are a great way to win loyal customers. The Prix Fixe menu is the best way to sample the menu. read more

Absolutely love this place! French bistro food at a reasonable price - gratis dessert and croissants. Simple, casually elegant, a little noisy - and by all means yummy. Its really hard to not like the offerings. This gets 5 stars for filling a really awesome niche in Central Phoenix. read more

By far one of the best restaurants/bistros in the US! Scrumptious dishes. Super friendly staff. Great value. I love having lunch at Vincent on Camelback. Coq au vin is divine, and soupe du jour is always a fresh treat. Complimentary dessert is served at lunch time. Trust me, you will love this place as much as I do. read more

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Cute small place, don't bring a big group in because it just messes up atmosphere in there. It is a small group place. A nice date night even. The serve nice freshly made croisants which are bad news for me because that is my favorite carb... :\ To be honest i forget what dish i had when i was here. My wife had a pizza and soup. Mine was delicious i remember that. What it was actually eludes me... I thought the dish was going to be small, but food is plentiful here, as long as you aren't a college age'd guy, or training for a eating contest, you will most likely be satisfied (not full) here after dinner.. They gave us ALL free desserts at our table! really nice of them read more

This place is fantastic! There is a reason it has been around as long as it has! I have nothing bad to say about this place... At all! The service was fantastic. The food left me wanting to lick my plate. The goat cheese nachos were to die for, the lamb chops ere some of the best we have had. The wine was intoxicating and when we mentioned it was our first time there the waiter brought us out a couple different desserts to try! I will go back again, and again, and again!!!!!! read more

I live in the neighborhood, and so I have had the good fortune of having Vincents Market Bistro in my backyard. Without exageration I have probably eaten here at least 50 times over the years and have NEVER had a disappointing meal. From the egg-in-a-hole for breakfast to the lovely Coq au vin , lamb shank, or Beef Bourguignon for lunch or dinner the menu is always rich. My Top 5 Reasons I Love Vincent's Market Birsto ~ Lovely lovely food. Way way above the ordinary. ~ Price. You can expect to pay $7 - $10 bucks a plate. ~ Location.........40th & Camelback ~ Service. Always cordial, and always snappy. Always ~ Free desert. Usually a small slice of fruit tart with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. read more

When it comes to breakfast, my husband and I always try a new place. Today, I decided I want something a little bit more refined. I found this little restaurant and realized its right next to our favorite sushi place- Sushiholics. So 40th and Camelback is my jam now! The food was very good- I had Vincent's panini, which was nice and crunchy with a small salad included, which was refreshing. Hubby had egg in a hole, which he ate without saying a word. Seriously. The man didn't speak once except when he finished and went, "that was really good". I really appreciated the complimentary croissants with blueberry jam, it was warm and very comforting. We also got complimentary dessert, which I think pushed us from "pleasantly full" territory to "I need to unbutton my pants" territory. We got a brownie and apple tart with ice cream for the dessert. Honestly, I'm very impressed that a place like this exists. It was such a lovely morning and the service was attentive and polite. The decor inside is very tasteful and it made me think of a French cafe. Overall- will absolutely return to try other things on the menu. read more

Vincent's Bistro has it all; world class cuisine, service and ambience. It's truly a local treasure.

Three of us arrived on a Sunday for breakfast and there was no one to take your name or create a list of who had arrived first, which caused some chaos. There were two groups in front of us who were doing some minor squabbling with each other over who should get the next available table. I walked in to the main counter, and a waiter approached me. He told me it would 10-15 mins for my party of three. I went back to the patio and waited in line. A man and his parents arrived after us, asked me where they should put their name down, and I told him to just inform a waiter you're here. After about 20 minutes (and now that we're next in line) a table opened up and the man with his parents just walked over and sat down. I followed, told him we were next in line and he just responded, "There is no 'real' line." That guy was clearly a schmuck, but the reason it happened was Vincent Market Bistro had no system to create a list for who should be seated in order of arrival. Considering that even the IHOP has mastered this concept, one would hope Vincent can get a grip on it going forward. To be fair, the manger came over later and apologized and gave us a mountain of free deserts. But, he had no real response as to why there isn't a host or hostess to keep people happy. The croissants are amazing, the ham and Gruyere omelette was average, and the service was decent (once we were seated, which we did ourselves since no one offered to seat us at anytime.) Kinda crazy, but for the hassle involved, I'd rather just go to Snooze down the street. It's an hour wait there, but at least they have a hostess. read more

I went here on a whim when the husband and I's anniversary dinner plans fell through. It was a wonderful experience! They have the prix fixe menu (3 course for 25$), but you don't even need to order this if you don't want to, we ordered two apps and two entrees and they brought out surprise desserts for us at the end (we didn't even mention it was our anniversary, I think they do this all the time), also it was less than 25$ pp...we each had wine and coffee and I think our bill was about 65$ or so. The food was very good, I had the coq au vin and it was delicious, rich flavor, and even better the next day. The desserts were wonderful, a chocolate pot and a lemon raspberry dessert...yum! The coffee was great too. I will certainly be back! read more

I don't even want to post about it (ha) because it's the best little secret gem of a lunch restaurant. DELICIOUS warm mini croissants and fresh berry preserves upon seating, lots of great French dishes to choose from, and a complimentary surprise dessert each time. The staff is lovely, the atmosphere is charming. It's like a little mini vacation to France. read more

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This place is outstanding! Great deal for french country bistro food. Very reasonable pricing, $20 for 3 course menu or order a la carte even cheaper. I am the youngest person in there by about 40 years every time I go but I don't care, I don't know anywhere else in the valley that has the same combo of charm, service, food quality, and cheap prices as this place. Is the food culinary magic? NO, but who would expect it to be at $20 for 3 courses? Are portions huge? NO, but you can't even get out of cheesecake factory at that price (not that I'd want 3 courses at cheesecake, but you get the idea...). Unfortunately word is getting out and it is getting more and more crowded every time I go!! Great part is they will sometimes allow overflow to sit in one of the actual Vincent's dining rooms which instantly expands seating! read more

There are a few things I LOVE about this place. It's very quaint, they serve you warm, buttery homemade croissants with jam when you sit down, plus at the end of your meal, you get a complimentary dessert - which is different every time and is always delish. It keeps me coming back! I've been here a few time for breakfast and lunch. I absolutely love their omelets - super fluffy! I've yet to find anything I love on their lunch menu, but nothing is bad either. Next time I go, I hope to go for dinner and try their pizza. I come here often with my boyfriend who loves the croissants and dessert too - but it's the perfect place for a lunch with your girlfriends. read more

We went here late, about a half hour before close. The place was packed and the only table available was on the patio. We kind of stood around and they told us we could sit there if we wanted to. We sat down, but there were still other people waiting who apparently didn't want to sit outside. I don't know if we were hard to see or if its just because they were busy, but we waited at least 20 minutes before anyone came to our table. I ordered the prix fixe (butternut squash ravioli, beef brisket, and some eclaire type dessert that started with a p). My girlfriend had the pizza with bacon. I don't know if its because it is a european style restaurant or what, but every course took forever, it took us two and a half hours to have dinner. My squash ravioli in creme sauce was amazing, but there were literally only two of them. The croissant basket that we received was ok, they were a little burned. The beef brisket was awful. It was soaked in some kind of sauce that reminded me of gym socks. I would not order it again. The veggies on the side were lightly cooked, very little seasoning, and very fresh, these were great. My girlfriend said her pizza was ok, but not anything special. The dessert is what really stole the show. I have no idea what mine was called (it started with a P and was really long, I couldn't pronounce it), but dear god it was amazing. I could have eaten a meal of just that. They did bring my girlfriend a small brownie with ice cream as well, which she appreciated. I don't know if we would go back if this is a typical dinner experience. Maybe just get dessert to go. read more

My experience at Vincents was truly excellent. I went in the middle of the week during a decently busy time and was seated very quickly at a nice table for two near the back. I have never been to France but I think that this is what it would feel like. Great decor, wine bottles being opened frequently, and excellent food that I can't pronounce. I had the Duck Confit and loved it. The duck had a nice skin on it and it was presented on top of a bed of lentils that complimented the richness of the Duck very nicely. The house salad was crisp and fresh and the dessert, which was brought out for free, was a delight. Had the privilege of meeting both the manager and the head chef and can say that both are wonderful people who are passionate about giving great experiences and great food. Be aware that there are no reservations for small parties but I can't think of a better place for a great date that won't break the bank. Be sure to check out their website for a list of what is on the menu because it does change from time to time. read more

We came here last Thursday to celebrate my grandmother's birthday and we were able to reserve the back room. They were able to accommodate our extra guest and the wait staff was very friendly (and funny!) Personally, I had the rainbow trout and potatoes with Reisling and Pinot Grigio. It's a pricier place (not as pricy as Vincent's on Camelback), but well worth it! The food and wine were phenomenal and a good time was had by all! read more

Small French bistro on 44th St. and Camelback. Need reservations they don't have many tables although they have seating outside. Food was good and unusual, we went there for Bastille day. Thinking of going back. read more

Excellent food and service with no wait time. The food was presented well and the taste was superb! The staff are very attentive and courteous. Ambiance reminds me of a French bistro ala Provençal. read more

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We last were here 3 years ago. We came to visit friends here and asked to return. They are regular customers and one can understand why. It's a small bistro with excellent food and service!! Scott is number one guy, charming and warm. Have to swear by the veal with mushrooms- to die for. We also had the Burata salad which had peaches, tomatoes, beets etc! Think we will drive back this next winter to spend another wonderful evening with dear friends and gourmet food at reasonable prices read more

The dinner was absolutely fantastic! We hosted 13 total, and everyone was very happy and full. I had the lamb, and I can't think of a better time than the way it was prepared with a spicy bell pepper jelly; it was absolutely perfectly cooked. I heard the halibut and salmon were both great choices as well as the beef tenderloin with green peppercorn sauce. The homemade ravioli was phenomenal, just tender enough to compliment the butternut squash filling, and the chilled heirloom tomato soup was silky, and presented in the three small glasses. Meeting the chef last night was a treat as well, I was all too thrilled that we supported a local business. Looking forward to dining there again. read more

Cozy place for classy dinner. Beautiful dish presentation. Delicious food and numerous deserts. Will definitely come back! read more

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Had dinner here on Mar 28, 2015 and it was absolutely amazing. The food, as all the reviews here have said, is wonderful, and our waiter Elijah was attentive and efficient, as well as helping to make our evening a lot of fun with his outgoing, positive personality and his showmanship while serving. Between my wife and me, we had the lobster quiche and the mixed seafood skewer, and both were excellent. Before this meal, I had evidently never eaten a real quiche, as the lobster quiche was above and beyond what I had previously thought of as quiche. It's that good. We also split a margherita pizza for an appetizer, which was good but not something I would say is a must-have. Contrary to what Dick G. mentioned about parking in his review, we self-parked in the lot behind the restaurant, and there were no fees. Perhaps he went the valet route? read more

I was here for restaurant week and i really wasn't impressed. I mean dont get me wrong, its not bad but it does not stand out. The service was neither here nor there, the wait staff was polite and courteous but I think they were stretched a bit thin that day possibly. The food was not really anything I would pay anywhere close to what they would have charged. The food just tasted bland and lacked flavour or zest of any kind. The dessert was exceedingly good , and was the best part of the meal. All things said and done at their price point, there are better options than this read more

Very nice place. Quaint little dining room next to the formal Vincent's. Their brunch menu is very small but great! Prices are shockingly low and every table gets croissants and jam. The chef brought us over a dessert sample just because. Great weekend brunch or lunch option. read more

Wow. This place is incredible. Affordable for brunch, they serve warm croissants as the ore meal bread, and are great at customer service. I wish I could give 6 stars. read more

Vincent Market Bistro - Fresh croissants are delicious - free before the meal :) - French Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This was my 1st time here for Sunday brunch with 4 gf's and as you know when girls get together for brunch there are 2 staples talking and pagne. Both were flowing for 2 hours and never once did we feel rushed. Our drinks were never empty, we got 2nds of the delectable mini croissants and I didn't want to leave. I ordered the egg in a whole while my friend next to be had the panini. Both tasted light, fresh and not too large on the portion size. I will be coming back!!! read more

Loved having brunch here! Cute little French Bistro! The service was spectacular! We had Luke and he was very attentive and personable! They give you free croissants with jam to start your brunch! The croque madame was spectacular and it reminded me of the one I ate in Paris. They end your meal with free dessert. I had a berry tart and it was delicious! We are definitely keeping this restaurant on our go to brunch list. read more