Reviews describe La Base Café Buvette as a cozy, welcoming spot with a warm, friendly atmosphere and attentive service, where excellent coffee and pastries sit beside a creative, locally focused menu that shines in items like grilled cheese, brunch plates, and occasional Japanese inspired dishes. The space feels intimate and easy to linger, with a back terrace and a vibe that suits a casual visit, studying, or a relaxed meal, and the staff are repeatedly praised for hospitality and bilingual help. Quality ingredients and careful preparation come through in the cafe's offerings, and many comments highlight value for the quality, a thoughtful pastry program, and a strong coffee program. Some reviews note occasional drawbacks such as overcooked meat in a burger, surprisingly salty mayo or fries, music that can be loud, and beverage sizes not always aligning with expectations, but the overall sentiment leans positive with many calling it a favorite and recommending a return visit, especially for a cozy brunch or sunset wine pairing in Verdun.
Scone Matcha choco etait correct sans plus, manquait de saveur. Sandwich dejeuner végé a été servi avec du jambon...mais il etait tout de meme bon, après avoir enlever le jambon! Superbe terasse a l'arriere.
We dropped in for a quick breakfast (second breakfast for me) Sunday morning. Honestly I was blown away by the atmosphere, the friendly staff, the super clean bathroom (I always check as it's a good sign of quality of the establishment - It was spotless), the food, although simple (eggs & toast + a BLT), was amazing! It's a bit far from where we live but next time I take my wife ouot for a breakfast date we're going there again. A very good experience!
Sep 9, 2024
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Wow, wow, wow! 🤩 This is an amazing gem of a brunch spot! The cheese & ham omelette was delicious, as were the fresh fruit (that all tasted bio), the toast & the perfectly crisp bacon. Lastly, the homemade berry jam? Get ready to be dazzled! Highly recommend & will be back. 10/10
Meilleur café-cantine de Verdun, pour le matin, le midi & même le soir ! Super café, grandioses éclairs au chocolat, les grilled-cheese cochons, poutine de qualité, bons burgers, du bon vin, & un staff aimable ! Régulièrement, de chouettes soirées à thème avec musique, cocktails & spécialités culinaires. Bref, pour changer de la Well, un endroit que je recommande!
Really quaint & homey cafe to go to. My husband & our friends found this on a whim, & decided to give it a try. Not only is the food fresh, the owner came over to greet us & was very friendly.
A lot of small things that added up to a very good first visit for me. First off, a good way of making people feel welcome is by simply making it easier for everyone to get inside. A ramp is appreciated by people like me who are even just a bit mobility impaired, & I saw some older folks using the button to open the door. But the food! It was excellent, with lots of little touches that took things to the next level. A reminder that things don't have to be heavy-handed to be good. In fact, subtlety can be a bit of a relief. Very pleased with my Japanese pancakes, which had lots of fruit & reminded me of the sweet, biscuit-y shortcakes I made with my mom as a kid. A little touch of orange somewhere in the dish-maybe in the whipped cream? London Fog was notably delicious, not too sweet, with just a bit of vanilla in the foam to take it to the next level. My compatriot's eggs & bacon were good, too, in both big & small ways-home fries delicious & well-seasoned (not just deep-fried), toast used a good bread, bacon was good quality & cooked well...I mean, how often is your little side of mayo so tasty that you feel compelled to offer someone else a taste? Brunch appears to be available on Saturday & Sundays, with breakfast until 11am other days. I will definitely be back, & just not for morning fare, however. They appear to have a Lebanese beer?
Upon entering the restaurant you are greeted with lovely decor & a very welcoming & friendly environment. Everyone was laughing & enjoying their experience. The service was quick & friendly, & the food was fantastic. Each dish was made with attention to detail, making it not only delicious for your tastebuds but for your eyes as well. A very bright & elegant experience from start to finish.
Aug 10, 2024
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Des fois on se demande si les restaurateurs essayaient leur met & comment s'est servi. J'ai pris une omelette new-yorkaise. La dose de porc effiloché était presque imperceptible. La quantité de frite énorme. C'est bon mais pas de quoi y revenir. Dommage que le choix des déjeuners de samedi & dimanche ne soit pas offert en semaine. Mais c'est surtout l'assiette en forme de bol & le design de fourchette qui permettaient difficilement de travailler dans le fond pour simplement couper l'omelette. Le bol est cute mais ça va pas.
