JAMES PERSE - Côté Cuisine offers a cafe style setting with fresh, flavorful salads and bowls and good coffee. Reviews praise the coffee and pastries and describe a relaxing atmosphere, but note that some meals feel overpriced and portions can be uneven. Specific points include a large Caesar salad where lemon dominates and toppings like parmesan or bacon are missing, a small salmon confit portion, and a grilled cheese that is sometimes a bit burnt with coffee arriving cold and dishware that is chipped. Service is generally pleasant but not consistently exceptional, and the tipping expectation can seem high for mediocre service. Overall, coffee and pastries stand out while meals can disappoint, making the place better suited for a coffee or pastry than for a full meal, with decor and ambiance contributing to the experience.
The food is solid, the crowd is good. The prices aren't great but… the service is atrocious. Every time I come here I remember why this place feels off. The staff is disinterested, mean & constantly eye-rolling.
Took the large Cesar salade, lemon was very prominent & not one piece of bacon. A little disappointing for 22$. Lettuce , croutons, 1egg. Nothing else. No parmesan, bacon , hint of anchovies? Coffee is good . Staff very pleasant.
I ordered grilled cheese sandwich with cappuccino, the quality was good but it was a little burnt, coffee was cold & the stoneware was chipped. Especially considering the prices I would expect more from this place.
Love this place to take a coffee & pastry. But every time I am trying an actual meal I am disappointed. Stick to their coffee & pastry. These are very good!! But eat somewhere else hihi.
The coffee & lunch menu here are fresh, flavourful, & healthy. I love the salads. The location adds to the experience, providing a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy your meal or coffee.
The salads & bowls are delicious. The dressings they use are so good! Their prices are on the higher side but worth a visit. The deco & ambiance are nice too.
Mar 11, 2025
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The breakfast sandwich is delicious, & the lemonade was refreshing. After ordering (Uber eats) their breakfasts for a while I decided to come dine in & it was worth it. Very calm & relaxed atmosphere. The staff are friendly & welcoming. I'll definitely be back for more lemonade! Great terrace as well.
Jun 11, 2024
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