Reviews for Café à La Table present a mixed picture: the coffee and some beverages like matcha are frequently praised, with several customers noting fast, friendly service when it shines, and the cafe's catering and lunch options receiving positive remarks. Desserts and pastries are a frequent disappointment, with the carrot cake described as dense and molasses flavored rather than having recognizable carrot cake flavor or texture, and pastry portions sometimes being too small or inconsistent. The menu feels limited, and certain dishes such as the eggs and smoked meat croissant are criticized as soggy and not worth ordering. Service can be variable, ranging from attentive and engaging to indifferent, which colors the overall experience. Some reviewers still plan to return for the coffee or for positive service elements, but overall the place has potential that is not consistently realized.
The owners are so friendly, & the staff has always treated me so nicely & are such a nice & refreshing vibe! Will definitely keep coming here for my coffee!
This coffee shop is an absolute gem. The pastries are always fresh, the food is delicious, & the coffee is excellent. What really stood out to me was the warm & welcoming customer service, the staff are genuinely friendly. It's the perfect spot to stop by for a great coffee & a pastry. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a cozy place with great quality & service.
I was really looking forward to visiting À la Table by Hanna, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing overall.
To start with a positive, the coffee was ok. Nothing to rave about but what can I say, I'm trying to be positive. That ended up being the highlight of the visit.
The desserts, however, were extremely underwhelming & did not match how they were described to us. The biggest letdown was the carrot cake, or what we were told was carrot cake. It tasted far more like a dense brown sugar molasses cake, with little to no recognizable carrot cake flavor or texture. It was barely edible & certainly not what we expected based on the description. Also very small. The pieces were all precut & I consistent in size & icing ratio.
Service was mixed. One staff member seemed to be simply going through the motions, not overly rude, but not warm or particularly welcoming either. You naturally expect a bit more care & engagement in customer service at a place like this. The second employee did make more of an effort in their interaction with us, which we appreciated by comparison.
The menu is very limited.
Overall, the experience didn't live up to expectations, especially given how the desserts were presented. While the coffee was fine, it wasn't enough to make up for the rest of the visit.
Just went to a la table for the first time last Saturday & it was amazing!! I believe Norah served me & she was just a delight! Fast, accommodating, & great coffee!! Will be coming back for her service & the beverage
