La France cafe & crepes
| Address: | 708 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA |
| Phone: | +1 630-613-9511 |
| Site: | lafrancecafe.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | Closed 9AM–2PM 9AM–2PM 9AM–2PM 9AM–2PM 9AM–2PM 9AM–2PM |
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A Private User
Be prepared for an authentic French dining experience. I.e. long meal, skimpy cafe decor and a chef that pours his soul into his food. A great place to sit w/ a book, which theyll provide, by the way, if you dont have one! The crepes are amazing, with fresh, quality ingredients. The chef/owner is a real character and was wearing an honest-to-God French sailor suit when I dined there! Probably the friendliest Frenchman Ive ever come across, and Ive been to France a lot! The only thing that put me off was that there were things in my crepe that were not described on the menu. I didnt need the recipe, but I avoided the ratatoullie crepe b/c it has bell peppers, which I loathe, and there they were in my mushroom crepe. That said, I ate the whole thing, after picking the slimy little bast--ds out, and I normally wouldnt touch anything that has touched a bell pepper. Also, I wish there had been a few more offerings and maybe smaller portions for kids. Its a small menu, and I had to pay full price for a full crepe for my daughter, who ate 1/2. This man loves his food, and I could hear him speaking to it while cooking: "les champignons, oui! Tres bon!" etc. Try this place-its the next best thing to being in France!
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Savarra C.
Great find! This family owner restaurant has AMAZING food and really good (and friendly) service. Best crepes Ive ever had in the USA. The crepes themselves, both sweet and savory, are paper thin with good flavor - as they should be. The fillings and toppings are excellent as well. Wide variety of choices - something for everyone. The raspberry sauce is a must try. I also love the toasted almond slivers on my crepes. The regular coffee isnt a name brand, but it is a reliable cup for those who disdain Starbucks and even those who enjoy Starbucks will find it palatable. They also have a bar and wines available. If youve ever wanted to try affordable, high quality French crepes, this is the place to go. The new location has a lovely ambiance. They recently remodeled and added a cafe area with pastries and drinks. I havent been there at night, but I imagine it could turn somewhat romantic, yet casual.
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A Private User
Exceptionally good food prepared by a master of French cuisine. Im not kidding, the guy has serious credentials and he is also hilarious. This place has charisma and every time Im in there the guests look suspiciously pleased... Its because they know the secret of La France Cafe. Contrary to a another review, the prices are actually quite reasonable... This is top shelf food being prepared by a real chef right in front of you. This is not IHOP! If you want an authentic and truly delicious French meal, youve just found it.
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Pearl Gannon
When I first walked in they were very nice in allowing me to choose my spot to sit. They were kind enough to offer a bowl of water for my service dog (when most places ask me to bring my "pet" outside). They continually checked if our food was alright and if we needed anything. The staff is beyond amazing and keeping you informed on how long your food will be and answering any questions about it. The prices are very decent for the amount of food you get. It tastes amazing.
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A Private User
We eat there often because they offer Glute-Free crepes which we love, but you get one breakfast Crepe for about $8-9 whereas at other places you get 3 for less same price. Its better quality but in my opinion they could give you at least 2 breakfast crepes for that price, especially since its just one thin pancake with fresh fruit on it for $9. I can understand paying that much for the lunch or dinner crepes but breakfast shouldnt cost that much.
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Stephen Marshall
This place is amazing! My wife and I have searched high and low for an authentic Crepe, and we have only found it here. They have a wide variety of sweet and savory crepes, delicious coffee, list of wine and mimosas, and a couple of crossiant sandwiches. The staff and owners are friendly, easy seat yourself location, and most importantly delicious food. It isnt the fanciest of locations, but when you come for the food, the building doesnt matter!
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Ilyas Farooqui
Service was very nice and friendly, we chose our own seats. Food came out fairly quick. The food was presented well, but didnt taste good. Coffee was horrible. Price was decent for a crepes place, but did NOT match the venue, which felt like a tacky knockoff of a french bistro. Basically, food sucks, its not cheap and the venue decor was disappointing.
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Antoinette Vazquez
Me & my 2 friends go out to breakfast every Thursday morning after we drop our kids off at school. We love this French Restaurant! The crepes savory & sweet are delicious. My favorite is the Cinnamon Bun crepe with sweet cream cheese center & a lot of cinnamon! We have been here quit a bit because they are authentic French cuisine!
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Brent Yao
Delicious food and nice people! The owner is French so the food and atmosphere is very authentic. Their raspberry bread appetizer is fantastically unique. They also serve a large selection of tea. The price is a little bit more on the expensive side but its totally worth it. If you like eggs, try the Gallette aux Oeufs.
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Phillip Librojo
La France may be a bit of a hole in the wall but sometimes the best food experiences are hidden away where one would never expect. The crêpes are both sweet and savory and the lead cook is quite the character. Visit this place soon but be sure to visit early... this place closes earlier than I would like.
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Richard Yu
This is definitely a hidden gem. Its a small place that only seats about 25 people. Tried the raspberry cheese bread, croque monsieur, and the nutella, strawberry/banana crepe and everything was absolutely amazing. Ill have to make another stop here the next time I visit - its that good.
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Eric Woerle
The food was very good. Would definitely come back again. I got the crepes with Scottish salmon and my wife and I split the strawberry cheesecake crepe for dessert. Atmosphere was nice and cozy inside and the server very friendly
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shawn oldham
Fantastic food and awesome staff!!!! My daughter is in her second year of French class and the waitress was very patient as she ordered her food in French could not of asked for a better dining experience. Will be back soon
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Sandy Madrid
First time eating crepes and it was heavenly!! I highly recommend coming here! The owner / Chef is amazing and the staff is so friendly we will be back for sure. Everything was outstanding
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Diane Michel
La France was not only adorable from the second you walk in but the food was so tasty and fresh with amazing presentation! This is a MUST try it experience!
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A Private User
Excellent Food! The crepes are extremely tasty. They have great breakfast, lunch & dinner options. They also can make the crepes gluten-free!
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A Private User
Unless you can take a plane to France you will not find anyone capable of what Ben can cook up. Try it once and you will be eternally grateful.
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Abhilash Bingi
Found this gem thanks to Google! Sinfully delicious crepes in this dinky little place, and the chef/owner is quite a character too! :-)
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Stephen Tatasciore
My family and I tried this place out on Friday, Memorial Day weekend based on the Google reviews. We were all very disappointed
