Overall, reviews portray Pigeon Café & Bar as a stylish, cozy spot with a bright vibe and a strong brunch and coffee focus, offering Mediterranean inspired dishes like shakshuka, avocado toast and falafel, along with tasty pastries. The atmosphere and decor are frequently praised, though it can be loud and crowded at peak times. Food is generally well received when prepared well, but service is noted as inconsistent and at times slow or understaffed, with some orders arriving late or meals not matching expectations for the price. Prices are often described as high or overpriced for the value, yet many guests still enjoy the experience for casual meals, brunch, or social gatherings. The venue is described as suitable for events, with reviews highlighting friendly staff and good presentation, while others warn that service quality can vary across visits and locations.
I'm not sure what the issue was today, but the service was extremely slow. Ordered coffee again 11am, arrived 15 minutes later. Ordered food, arrived 30 minutes later. Our entire experience was 1h30, which can be good for some people but we had small children with us... There was also multiple people who were serving us, so there could have been delays with communication. I also went straight to the bar to ask for water no ice & I actually never got it. Lastly, we were not given kids menus & so, we ordered full size meals for them & saw kids menus with coloring sheet/crayons in passi ng at reception. Very disappointed...
The restaurant itself is gorgeous & very inviting in terms of aesthetic & atmosphere. When I got there, there is a sign saying wait to be seated, but I was pretty much ignored by the gentleman at the bar area & I had to ask if I could just go seat myself. There was a total of 8 guests at the restaurant not including my party of 3 & it took at least 20 minutes to be asked whether I would like a cup of coffee & service in itself for everyone, was very inattentive. We were all flagging our servers down to either order or grab the check which is inexcusable when it's that quiet in a restaurant. My dish was overly salted, & the latkes were completely bland, but I'm hoping this experience was a one off & I'm willing to give this restaurant another try. Hopefully it will be a better experience!
Je ne m'attendais pas à ça en rentrant. Mais quelle belle surprise! L'extérieur ne reflète pas l'intérieur. C'est un endroit que je vous invite à découvrir, c'est vraiment beau. Le staff est vraiment accueillant & souriant. & la nourriture est excellente. Il y a du choix dans les plats, pour tous les types d'envies.
Endroit très jolie, musique un peu forte, il faut se parler fort pour s'entendre, c'est un vibe mais pas pour tout le monde. Le service était inexistant voir mauvais, serveuse qui ne connaît pas son menu, temps d'attente pour qu'elle vienne à notre table & qu'on reçoit la commande est beaucoup trop long (pas de rush en plus). Commande incomplète une fois reçu, prix trop élevé pour une quantité & qualité misérable. Vraiment déçu mais au moins l'endroit est beau
Very pretty location - it has a tropical vibe to it, very different, so love this about the restaurant. I visited twice in the last few months; the service the first time was on par (very busy Mother's Day - extremely loud - but waitress was present & attentive); the service during my 2nd visit was quite lacking (resto was not busy at all & the waiter kept taking breaks at the bar, on his phone - had to flag him down a couple of times). The various food dishes that we chose were good. The only dish (of those we tried) that stood out & was quite delicious, is the French toast with ice cream! The hot/cold combination in each bite was a surprise every time! A must-try. Although, as you see in my picture, they are a little stingy on the ice cream lol. Would go back if opportunity arose.
Jul 19, 2024
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Got the Shakshuka with halloumi & labneh, it was good. The restaurant was beautiful & clean. The host was nice & welcoming. The server was unfriendly & gave bare minimum effort, she failed to check on us. She just took our order, gave our food, & gave our bill. Music did not match the atmosphere. We definitely did not want to be listening to techno rave music during breakfast.
It took at least 15 min for the waiter to come see us. Our coffees came quickly but the smoothie came after the food came, 30 min after we ordered. Food was good. The terrace & interior are very nice. The girl & boy responsible for water outside were very nice, kept our glasses full. The rest of the service seemed poorly organized.
Le cadre est très sympathique, le restaurant est grand & offre beaucoup de place. Nous avons reçu un excellent service de la part de toutes les personnes avec qui nous avons interagi & la nourriture était délicieuse.
Jul 10, 2024
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