Café à La Table earns broad praise for the coffee, especially the matcha, with fast, accommodating service and a welcoming vibe; staff are repeatedly noted as friendly and the beverage program is reliable, while there are many mentions of delicious sandwiches, cookies, and other lunch options. The catering service is described as stellar, with food that is both tasty and presented nicely. A few drawbacks appear, including a croissant with eggs and smoked meat that was too soggy and a takeout Mortadella Focaccia that arrived without pesto, which dampened the experience for that guest and led to questions about accountability. Nevertheless, most reviews emphasize consistent quality in drinks and snacks, a willingness to return, and a sense that Café à La Table is a reliable spot for coffee and casual meals.
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
Sep 29, 2025
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Ordered the $18 Mortadella Focaccia sandwich with arugula & pesto for takeout. Got all the way home only to find no pesto on the sandwich, which was the main reason I chose it! Disappointing, as the sandwich was otherwise just okay without it. Went back a few days later, & the counter staff blamed the kitchen, which didn't inspire confidence. Decent sandwich, but missing a key ingredient & poor accountability make it hard to recommend.
