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Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, French
Neighborhood: Poncey-HighlandChef Marla creates a Prix Fixe Menu of 3 Appetizers and 3 Entrees for $18.00 plus tip & tax. Menu posted on the website each Sunday night.
Tue-Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sun. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
"One of the best restaurants that I have been to in quite a while. This exquisite French bistro is hidden away in a house on Piedmont…" read more »
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Went to Babette's for Brunch. We arrived around 11:30 the place was packed. It was full but there was no line. This is not a big place, and the style is informal. The dining room was quite noisy and you might have a hard time engaging in a serious discussion at this place due to noise. Also it is not really a great place for kids too busy and too little room.
The menu card for brunch has a variety of dishes and quite a selection. We had sausage and pepper omelet. It comes with bread and potatoes. The omelet was very good but the potatoes has probably seen 1/2 hour too long in the oven. They were dry and even ketchup could only cover so much. They served good coffee.
The waiter was attentive and provided good service.
I took my sister here for brunch on Sunday. I give them 3 stars because our waiter (Michael, I believe) completely ignored us after he took our orders. We actually stared at him for a good 15 mins waiting for him to bring us the bill and then finally we asked a different server. The other servers seemed more attentive though.
I had the shrimp and grits, which was delicious! They might actually be the best I've had in Atlanta. However, when I order shrimp and grits, I usually expect more grits. It was served on a regular plate and the grits didnt' even fill the plate...it was kinda pitiful. I actually was hungry like an hour later, which I don't expect after Sunday brunch of all things. My sister reminded me that this is one of those places where the food is pretty, but there's not much of it, so maybe I should have kept that in mind.
I would recommend Babette's for a light brunch, but if you're really hungry, go somewhere else. They're entrees are the size of a decent appetizer!
This small house on the corner of Highland and Freedom Parkway fits my idea of a comfortable neighborhood bistro well. The frontal view from the street is kind of lacking, but inside is nice and cozy, with a small bar up front and a patio in the back. A solo diner will love the bar as it is blocked off from the main dining room so you don't feel stared at.
Menu is eclectic and more European, so if you are tired of all these new southern cuisine restaurants around it should be refreshing. Mussels are plump, soft, delicious. I find the entrees not terribly exciting, but mostly tasty, particularly enjoying the duck but not so much the winter special cassoulet. There is a paella which of course I had to try, it being one of my favorite dishes. Quite massive dish was decent, not great, with good flavor and toppings, wish there's squid, hated the dry and tough chicken breast. I like the many small dish options like meat balls, piroshksi, ravioli for sharing, though the menu changed to reduce the choices in this department as of late. Love the wine prices here, good wines too. Also, I always, always look forward to the bread when I sit down--loaf of baguette from Bread Garden, fat and crispy and smells wonderful. Don't think I'll be too interested in a brunch here, not that I am a brunch type of person to begin with.
Very friendly service. Chef blogs about running a restaurant, interesting to read (she hated the Yelpers who gave her 2 stars lol). Like I said this is a neighborhood bistro, not a destination dining place, so casually stroll in if you are in the area rather than put this on a list of must tries and make a big deal out of it.
It seems like the taste of the food and the quality of the service has declined each time I've been there, which has been several times. So you ask, "Then why do you keep going back?" Well, it's like a bad, unhealthy relationship. You have a bad experience, then they apologize by doing something nice. In Babbette's case they send you a $10 off or 2 free desserts coupon for the month of your birthday or anniversary. So then you remember the good times and end up going back for more. Well, maybe it's time to cut ties with Babbette's once and for all, or maybe I should give their brunch a try before letting them go. Hm.....
I've been to Babett's twice for dinner and both times it was excellent. I can't say enough nice… Read more »
I have been here several times and the food is excellent and service is good. Wine selection is good. Not the best atmosphere for children. The bar is small - not a place to go hang out for drinks. Go for the food!
There were many times in college when I said to myself "why did I drink so much?" the morning after some big event or party. But that was mostly because I was forced to spend hours in bed and not doing the papers I had procrastinated doing. When I siad it the morning after a beautiful wedding in atlanta, it was because I was scared I would not be able to eat brunch here! Needless to say my stomach held out and I was ready to go.
Babetttes was somewhat small, but really felt cozy and friendly. The staff was so nice and helpful, promptly attending to our empty water glasses and dirty dishes. Our food seemed to arrive instantaneously upon ordering. I was pretty excited about that.
I ordered the berry pancakes which were absolutely phenomenal. I was slightly concerned that there would be too my h berry and not enough pancake. But it was perfect! The pancakes were probably the best I have ever had even without the berries! They were so good I could have eaten them without any toppings at all. There were bug blueberries crammed inside that were amazingly ripe and the sauce was good but not too overwhelming.
In college my friends used to make fun of me from being from the south(yes NoVA is considered the south.) And whenever we rraveled they would mock the grits and ask if thats what I ate every day. Well let me tell you that after only one bite of jeff's cheese grits I knew we were in the south since they don't make grits like that in nova! Absolutely awesome.
The only thing missing was a mimosa but unfortunately you can't get alcohol before 1230 on a Sunday. Oh well!
Prices were way reasonable and the experience was awesome. I would come back anytime and get my own grits!
I have been on a brunch binge lately, so I've been finding a lot of different places...
I think that was a detriment to Babette's. Comparing it to some of the other places, it didn't come off so hot.
I went Sunday with friends. We sat down and experienced slow service from the beginning. The place was not full, so I'm not sure what was going on.
I ordered an omelet with peppers and sausage, and that's what I got. The sausage tasted like Jimmy Dean, and I feel like I could have made an omelet just as well on my own.
The fruit punch (IE mimosa with Pineapple juice added) was good. The cheese grits were better than average and really the stand out in an otherwise bland meal.
One further note about our service, it became comical by the end because our poor waiter manage to mix up everyone of our dishes. We got most of the right food, but my friend got my dish, I got his and so on. It led to several rounds of trading plates around after the waiter left to get what I had ordered.
Pluses: upscale atmosphere, a good place to take Grandma after church. Decent location close enough to midtown/VaHi to be a jumping off point for a weekend. Cheese Grits!
Downside: slow service, bland uninspiring brunch
Way overrated. Maybe it's just not my kind of place, but I was.. to say the least... very disappointed. I hear about it once and a while and now I can't wait to tell people it's actually not as good as they think. service was good atleast. manager or owner seemed fake and rude
Your spirits can't help but be lifted by this classic dining room, with its sunny yellow fruit-print tablecloths, bright white dishes, wooden furniture, and pretty beige paper brunch menu. My friend and I split the scrambled eggs with feta and herbs; and the french toast with bananas, walnuts, and caramel sauce. Both were excellent. I wasn't too impressed with the potatoes - they were too big and some were crisped all the way through like a chunky potato chip - but that didn't do much to take away from the charming experience. The service was too fast if anything, but that was okay - the crisp fall day beckoned! Next time maybe I'll try a bellini!
I'm also pleased that they take brunch reservations. I get sick of having to plan to wait an hour outside of the Flying Biscuit.
Babbette's may be my new restaurant love affair. We've seen each other three times in the last week. I went back despite the few mosquito bites I got sitting on the charming deck out back (always a delight to sit outside in Atlanta and not be right next to a road!).
Thursday night I was introduced to Babbette's, and the perfect pomagranate martini (not too alcoholic tasting, not too fruity) started us off right. A little "prix fixe" menu for $18 was just right for my tummy and my pocketbook. YUM, YUM, YUM!
Sunday brunch was another wonderful experience, lots of different items on the menu in every price point and also very accommodating for special wishes (a poached egg on the side with hollondaise sauce...delish!).
I hope this crush lasts forever!
Gastro doesn't do brunch... Every Joe Blow joint in town runs a great scam with their $10 omelettes but I won't even buy that for a dollar. Lunch is for wimps and brunch is for chicks. Gastro is neither. A real man eats dinner... Not the early stages of a Balut with cheese.
Take a gander of a night in the life of Gastro's pouch...
Escargots - 2 big ass snails in a puff pastry bouche wading in a delicate red wine reduction... Ah, yum, oui oui! Toilette is to the left, pal...
Mushroom Tartlette - Call me a tart, I don't care because this grub was G O O D.
Piroshkis - Nice pastry crust but the pork and veal was a bit overwhelmed by the heavy amount of onions. The tarragon butter sauce is very Fwench... Thick and fatty goodness. If you closed your eyes, it almost tastes like foie gras... I said Almost.
Creme of Celeriac - Campbell's cream of mushroom ain't got nothing on this celeriac wild mushroom soup. I can swallow a mouthful of this creamy goodness every night and I don't even expect a kiss. Yumum.
Paella - Ok, you're asking WTF am I ordering this at a Fwench joint? I asked the same question and wonder could this be good? The answer was meh. It wasn't bad just not a real paella obviously, no crispy yum yums. They shoulda just called it Latin-Atlanta rice with meat and seafood. I still didn't get why they put this on the menu... Curiosity didn't killed Gastro's appetite cuz he ate every last morsel. Burp.
The bwead service was kinda dirty but tasty... Half a crunchy baguette that you shred to pieces trying to break apart. The wine selection is good for a cozy joint of this size... A bot of Cotes Du Rhone was reasonably priced and did the trick for the Snarky Snacker but she didn't get too rowdy.
This joint gets looked over so many times and really doesn't get the attention it should for it's fresh ingredients and good cooking techniques. As good as the dinner menu is... I'm still not paying $16 for a friggin Balut Benedict for brunch.
Munch.
I was feeling like absolute poo and Babette's did it's best to help. The french toast was great, even without the bananas, and everything else I sampled was equally phenomenal. I can't wait to go back with a hungry belly and I certainly don't shy away from telling people about this spot: it's wonderous.
I think I probably like them more than I should because of history - we have been going to them since they were in their other location (where Wisteria is now).
It was fine, good really.
Limited choices for the GF loved one of my life.
She got the carrot soup which she said was great.
Our dinner companions were 45 minutes late so I broke off a chunk of the really good French bread on the table and started on the bottle of Zinfandel that we'd bought (which was excellent) and paired it with the corn chowder with crab (which was the reason I'd come - I got that as a teaser e-mail). We also had the chips with a blue cheese-esque topping and some Polish piroshki thingies - both were great.
When our guests finally arrived, María got the chicken with olives (okay, not great) and I got the paella which was good. For dessert they got ice cream that had nuts (I won't get into that again) whilst I had some Turkish date cookie things that were good.
Very cool atmosphere in a redone old house.
Dammit, I forgot to bring my birthday post card giving me something free!
Babette's opened my eyes to a new world; a world that many of you Georgians take for granted: homemade cheese grits. Now, I've had plenty of grits in my day, and my home state of VA is no stranger to southern food. Heck, if you go up to Philadelphia they consider VA part of the deep south. But none of those grits I've ever had in my life have compared to the cheese grits I had at Babette's. For starters, apparently southerners use thick grained grits and I'm now a convert. Within one bite of the cheese grits here I felt like I had been shot with a tranquilizer dart and suddenly felt warm and relaxed, and at peace with the world. I could really get used to eating like this, though that one taste has now ruined me for life. If food can turn you on, these grits did just that to me. Maybe these are just how grits taste, and people that grew up with food like this wouldn't find them noteworthy. But, they opened my eyes and I'll forever remember that culinary moment.
Now, the grits are just a side item here, but the main entrees were fantastic as well! We came for brunch, and the menu was wonderful and really hard to make a decision. I ordered the Babette's Benedict which was grilled texas brioche, flank steak, and a poached egg with hollandaise. Absolutely awesome. Great grilled flavor, light but savory hollandaise, and very tender steak. And the presentation was a work of art. Hard to believe it was only $15, but very filling.
I sampled my dining companions' berry pancakes and banana waffles and everything was outstanding. Mine was the most expensive dish of the three, with almost every other brunch entree costing around $10. An absolutely steal for food of this caliber and in a place of this atmosphere.
While I'm sure there are many other excellent places for brunch in Atlanta, I'll be hard pressed to resist the temptation of returning to Babette's. I might actually come back to this town just to eat here again. Amazing!
Great place for a nice brunch.
I had the opportunity to eat brunch at Babette's last week and it was outstanding. I am a relatively plain person when it comes to my breakfast food, so I ordered the sunday eggs. They were cooked just right, and the sausage was equally good. At the table, there is a small container with fresh strawberry jam which was AWESOME!
My girlfriend ordered the sirloin and eggs. I had a chance to sample hers and if you enjoy a rich brunch this is sure to satisfy. The steak was cooked to a med-rare and the eggs were nice and runny. The sauce was thick and savory.
All in all, I highly recommend Babette's for brunch.
On a unseasonably temperate evening last week, a friend and I enjoyed a wonderful meal on Babette's almost-magical elevated deck in the trees.
We arrived a few minutes early for our reservation and the specific table that the hostess had recommended by phone earlier in the day when I made the reservation wasn't available quite yet, so we were invited to enjoy a drink in the small but charming bar. The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable as he recommended the light and refreshing limoncello sparkler, a crisp blend of limoncello liqueur (not house-made, alas) with a non-alcoholic mixer served in a champagne glass, the perfect aperitif.
Once we were seated at the primo table nestled in the rear corner of the second story deck overlooking the trees of Freedom Parkway, we decided to share a sampling of the "really small plates" and "small plates" forgoing an entree all together.
The Gaufrette potato chips lived up to their billing as a decadent and rich nibble of crisp and thin waffle style potato chips with slightly warm chunks of gorgonzola cheese and gorgonzola sauce drizzled over top- wow. It made me want to dust off my mandoline and experiment with recreating this easy but impressive and delectable appetizer. Update: when I was verifying ingredient information for this review on Babette's website, I spotted a note from the chef saying that she is willing to share recipes upon request! :)
The most memorable dish for me though was the grilled corn chowder made with fresh and sweet in season corn and topped with a small but tasty portion of fresh lump crab. Normally, I eschew seafood (I know, I know!) but this was delicious and we finished every drop of the bowl of soup. It is offered by the 'taste' and by the bowl. If you're splitting dishes as we were and want to be sure to each get enough, the bowl is better, but it would likely be way too much for a single diner, especially if being followed by an entree as its thick and rich texture and taste was quite filling.
Other highlights were the Georgia shrimp and gnocchi with olives in an herbed butter sauce. Though I just sampled the dish sans shrimp, save one tiny bit of shrimp at my dinner date's behest which just reconfirmed my aversion to its chewy texture, the gnocchi was tender and melted in my mouth and the sauce was gorgeous- fresh and light tasting with a bright well-balanced summer herb flavor. The piroskis of pork and veal were spectacular, little pockets of dough bursting with flavor and complemented by a tarragon butter sauce that was so good, we mopped up the remaining bit with the delicious bread.
Overall, Babette's is a unique, special restaurant that deserves its fine reputation. The chef-owner Marla Adams was on the floor several times throughout the evening greeting frequent diners and she seemed very warm and gracious to all. One thing worth noting was that while this was a Friday night, the restaurant had completely emptied by the time we finished dining around 10 pm, though it had been packed when we arrived at 8. It seems to be a restaurant with an early-dining crowd if our experience was any indicator.
Service overall was terrific- pacing was right as dishes came out piecemeal as we requested- and our server was able to answer detailed questions about dishes and made recommendations with ease.
4.5 stars out of 5 and well worth a return visit soon!
Went to Babette's Cafe for the first time since I was looking for a place to take my mom to brunch. Was really glad I made a reservation through http://OpenTable.com - since when we got there the hostess was answering calls and telling people they were booked for the entire day! With good reason too. We got shown right to our table, no waiting. Very cute cottage setting, waitstaff were attentive - but we didn't feel rushed. Food was excellent and not too pricey.
I expected much more from this place because of the great reviews, but I was left wanting more. I ordered the salmon omelette which was prepared very dryly. It came with a side of home fries that was overcooked and incredibly dry, flaky toast. We also had a carafe of Babette's bunch which was so citrussy and tangy it made my teeth hurt.
I didn't try the meals of the other people in my party, but everything just looked sort of boring and not vibrant. The presentation was definitely not a forte here. The only thing I did like was that I had a taste of the fried oyster sandwich and that was quite delicious.
On other saving grace for this place was that the decor was really cute. It looked like a rich grandmother's house with doily-like curtains.
Parking is complimentary valet.
It was my first time to Babette's cafe. I had been wanting to try some French cuisine for some time and Babette's cafe consistently came up in my Google searches for a French Restaurant in Atlanta.
Babette's didn't disappoint. My wife and I ordered the mussels as an appetizer and they were in a great light strawberry sauce, which we enjoyed soaking up with our fresh French bread. My wife ordered the lobster ravioli, which were stuffed with a generous amount of lobster meat. I ordered the pork dish on the recommendation of the nice waitress, and it was excellent as well!
Overall, this was an excellent experience! I would definitely recommend Babbette's to anyone as an excellent place for a nice date spot.
Located in a charming renovated house. I think we all had steak and was cooked to perfection. The only thing that threw me were the six green peas on my plate.... Nice selection of wines. Will be back next time in the area.
Babette's is a fun, original place for dinner. The food is fresh and delicious, the menu feels just a little off beat in the right way to me, and the service was very friendly. I had the halibut and friends had the beef tenderloin and lamb chops, which I sampled, and all were delicious.
I haven't been for brunch, or sat outside, but after reading all the reviews it looks like I'll have to try Babette's again soon!
I've not had lunch or dinner at Babettes.
But the molto buon brunch? That I did have, and devoured leaving myself craving for more. I had an incredible plate of French Toast made with brioche, topped with bananas and caramel sauce. So insanely good, I felt the need to sign up for the aforementioned Pilates class out of guilt. They have lots of lighter plates as well, with fluffy omelets, grilled salmon and plenty of arugula-heavy salads. Not anything you wouldn't expect from the usual brunch lineup.
The staff is talented, making nearly everything entirely from scratch. Everything tasted so good, I half-imagined a huddle of older Italian ladies with names like Rosa and Babette standing around an old-school chopping block doused in flour from baking.
Maybe it was the sugar rush from my French toast, but the illusion made my experience "perfetto."
We came here for my friend's bday brunch with his family. It is a great place to take family bc the ambiance looks like you are at your grandmother's house. It was very cozy. We sat at a round table which I love for big groups of people so we can all converse. We had a party of nine.
I ordered the chicken sandwich with bacon. It had arugula and tomatoes too. I loved it! I ordered it with home fries instead of the shoestring potatoes. The home fries are so good. Bday boy ordered steak and eggs. He liked them a lot. Someone also ordered the blueberry pancakes. They looked so good. They said it was really tasty.
They gave a complimentary dried cherry pie for the bday dessert. I'm not a big fan of cherry pie, but the crust was yummy. We also ordered a cream brulee. It was so so good.
Service was a little slow. It took a while for all the food to come out. We had to ask for refills several times. Overall, I really enjoyed this place. The dinner menu also looked wonderful. I can't wait to try it.
Dinner for wife and myself Saturday night (our first visit):
Lots of great sounding dishes from the small plates/appetizers; soups/ salads and entrees.
Roasted beets with goat cheese - delicious beets-ample serving.
Grilled scallop with salmoriglio sauce - delicious but only one scallop.
French onion soup - a classic and a tasting of celeriac soup with wid mushrooms - one of the most delicious soups I have ever tasted.
romaine and arugula salad with a thyme lemon vinegrette was very good.
Wife's veal piccata was uninspired and poorly plated.
The roast duck with apple cidar sauce was as good as duck can be prepared. Two leg quarters with crispy skin and apple rutabega and wild rice. Couldn't find any rutabega but it hardly mattered because the duck and rice were both outstanding.
The wine list is limited but inspired. Enjoyed the Benton Pinot Gris and Tamarack Cabernet Sauvignon.
The service was spot on.
We will be back.
Our favorite place for over a decade! Chef/Owner Marla is one talented woman. Superbly trained staff: professional, attentive, warm demeanor. Food is consistently excellent & oh so fresh. Try the wonderful mojitos with loads of just-picked mint. Gooey melted gorgonzola over hot & crispy gaufrette potatoes is a must-try appetizer. Also love their heirloom tomato salad. For entrees, we especially enjoy the slow-roasted pork with port & cherry compote over white cheddar grits. Also the tender & juicy filet mignon, & of course their halibut with a mustard crust is fantastic. Lovely wine list. We almost always save room for the creme brulee dessert. On Sundays, we like to have mimosas & brunch out on the deck. Babette's is such a terrific place to take guests because you just *know* that y'all will have a great dining experience. A highly recommended restaurant!
Forget the Sunday morning mimosa, the bellinis here are out of this world! This is one of my favorite brunch places now. I love that this quaint little restaurant looks like it used to be a house. Sitting on the back porch with the trees reminds of going over to grandma's house with friends and hanging out. Staff was very, very friendly. The breakfast items were all fresh and tasty but the pancakes, I have to say, aren't the best in the city. I was told they were a hot menu item, but I've actually had better ones. If you want a wonderful meal in a great atmosphere, while supporting local businesses, this is the place to take someone.
Babette's is a great place for a really fresh and tasty brunch. Brunch is only served on Sundays starting at 10:30, and it's always better if you can make a reservation.
The bad thing about only serving brunch on Sundays is that you can't have a Bloody Mary with your meal until 12:30. Stupid Geogia. Babette's makes their own Mary mix, so I'm really looking forward to making it there one day after the official Georgia Sober Time.
Pretty much everything there is good. Steak and eggs-- expensive but great, berry pancakes-- so fresh and light, beer and cheese soup-- to freaking die for. Last time I had the Babette's eggs, which are scrambled eggs with fresh herbs and feta cheese, with a side of potatoes and cheese grits. Babette's is perhaps the only place where you can actually get your homefries crispy. I mean seriously, can you think of a place right now that always has properly cooked home fries? Didn't think so. Now, the cheese grits. I have to say, I was underwhelmed. They use the bigger grit (I belive the stone ground variety), which gives a much chunkier texture. I prefer my grits smoother than a Barry White song.
After eating here a couple times I think this place is a little overrated. Yes, the staff is very attentive and the decor is charming, but the quality of the food varies a bit. Last time I had the mussels and they were just o.k. I'd say it is worth going here to try a few things from the menu, but I don't think I'll be going back.
A very enjoyable place to eat. I hear their breakfast is amazing but we went for dinner. It was an older crowd but a hip older crowd. The waiter was great. The food was very good. We sat outside and we had a very quiet romantic dinner. I definitely would go back and would definitely recommend it.
I have eaten at Babettes about 10-15 times over the past 4 years-- it's my in-law's default dinner out, so... Their brunch is absolutely one of my favorite in town-- the fillet eggs benedict on brioche is out of this world. For dinner, I am often most impressed by their small plates and will sometimes order a salad and 2 small plates as my meal. Their mussels with strawberry and serrano pepper are some of my favorite in town (I love mussels and order them everywhere). The oyster biscuit with dill is delicious. For entrees, I enjoyed the halibut on a relatively recent visit, but my fillet a few weeks ago was horribly overcooked (ordered medium rare, came out medium well) and dry and when I asked where the blue cheese sauce was that had been mentioned on the menu, they brought me a cup with a big chunk of blue cheese in it. I was shocked, really, that's the only time I have ever had anything bad at Babette's. But with just 1 bad meal out of 15, I'll go back again...
Join Babette's mailing list to get birthday and anniversary cards (the last one I received gave us a free half carafe of champagne on our anniversary-- nice touch)! Finally, they are on http://opentable.com and participate in Upromise, which are both pluses for me.
Babette's is on my short list when taking someone for an elegant, consistently delicious meal. The "really small plates" (their terminology) are delicious, especially the Gaufrette potato chips with gorgonzola cheese, which are highly addictive. The "wild caught" shrimp and pasta plate is tasty but seemed a little on the safe/bland side. Enjoy with an aperitif (Campari cocktails are especially nice here) from their skilled bar staff and you're on your way to a fine evening. While I enjoy most of their menu, including the always perfectly prepared halibut with mustard vinaigrette, I generally go with my favorite- the grilled beef tenderloin with (yep, more cheese) gorgonzola. The steak is always cooked to perfection and very juicy. The onion rings which come with it are delicately sweet compliment to the white puree and horseradish mashed potatoes upon which the steak is served. Though difficult to make it to dessert, the chocolate bread pudding with banana ice cream is unbelievably good and enough for two. I'm sure they bake their own bread at Babette's, and at my last visit our waiter presented us with a box containing several fresh, whole baguettes after we asked to take home the remaining bread from our meal. Yeah, I'm thrifty that way. It was another "small thing" which adds up to a very pleasing experience.
I love this place! I went yesterday and it was perfection. It's set up in a quiet part of Atlanta (yes those do still exist) next to Freedom park in a renovated 1920's home. The interior is a french country home and is elegant and relaxing. I had a glass of some superb Cabernet and started off with their cheese plate. I'm a big fan of cheese and their cheese plate is very good and it's served with a date and almond puree and walnut raisen bread. Next I had the beer and cheese soup. It was so good I was about to give up the polite sipping from a spoon and grab a straw to slurp that puppy down! My entree was the beef tenderloin with gorgonzola sauce which came with horseradish mashed potatoes and spicy onion rings. The meat was so juicy and the potatoes were fantastic! For dessert I had the chocolate bread pudding with banana ice cream and my eyes rolled back in my head when I took my first bite. Our waiter was Robin and he was everything you could possibly wish for in a waiter. He was friendly, funny, very attentive, possesed an extensive knowledge of the menu, and gave some wonderful suggestions. He got a $25 tip from the two of us and deserved every penny. The only point of complaint had nothing to do with the restaurant but was another customer. At the table next to us a guy kept passing gas all through dinner. When he first released one it was funny and reduced me to a little third grade girl giggling into my napkin quite literally actually cause there was a table with a couple of third graders next to us that were also giggling. The guy seemed completely oblivious to this and just kept letting em go. I was relieved when he finally got up to go but suprised that I saw no scorch mark on his chair. Besides the unwelcome musical entertainment from that guy though this is my new favorite place to eat in the ATL!
Definitely one of the best experienes in Atlanta. Alhough it can be quite pricey, Sunday brunch is the best time to go. Great decor, great ambiance, and excellent food.
Friends and I were at Babette's Cafe for Easter Brunch. It was enjoyable because of the company. The food was good however lacked seasoning. Our waiter was not the best I have ever had and was MIA for much of the meal. Nothing irritates me more than having a waiter who seems like he is bothered by his job. That was the case this day. His service was lacklustre and slow. He seemed as if he was in a rush and in turn was rushing us. It was toward the end of brunch so it was not that he was in the weeds or anything. All in all, it was OK. I was hoping for everything I had heard about and read... That is was a very European atmosphere etc etc... lavender and Provence etc etc Not so. The menu was standard brunch fair... meh.... That is all I can say... meh. Will I go again, probably yes to give it another shot but after you dine in Europe and enjoy amazing food, served by the owner of the restaurant who has a vested interest in making sure you love every minute of your meal, with all the very fresh flavors and things you have not had elsewhere... other things pseudo European pale in comparison and only serve to disappoint on some level. I will return sometime... will I rush back? Probably not. Sorry, I just don't believe the hype after eating there?
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