I've been going to La Brioche for about 2.5 years on and off now. The pastries and baked goods have always been excellent, and you can get them take-away if you'd prefer to not eat at the restaurant itself. I'm a fan of their enormous eclairs, which I'll slice into quarters and eat over several days.
I liked the place before, and I like it even more now.
Recently it seems like management has changed over, and the dinner dishes certainly have been revamped for the better. On my most recent visit I had southern fried quail with barley, gravy and collard greens, which the chef let me know was new to the menu. While I've never been down "South" to confirm its authenticity, the dish itself was very good and plated beautifully. The barley was very fluffy, almost like puffed rice in size, and accompanied the gravy well. The fried fowl was flavorful, and a nice counter-point to the sharp greens. The entire entree was light for what should have been a heavy dish, and I hope it stays on the menu.
We brought our neighbors for their first visit and, "oh my goodness!" was uttered more than once. From the blackberry latte, to the chorizo skillet, to the berry French toast - everything was devoured! The atmosphere was designed for conversation, ambient noise was controlled, and the decor is charming. And the prices are reasonable for the fact that it's real, Whole Foods! Jamie provided amazing service, and we're definitely coming back!
La Brioche has plenty of regulars, and if you're in the area, it won't hurt to give it a try. If the weather is nice, try the outside seating -- the side of the building has a lovely trellis with vines and a nice garden to make the experience all that more enjoyable.
Food is usually pretty good, but last 2 times the overall experience is way below average. Service is extremely, even painfully slow on weekends. Some staff are quite arrogant and not very welcoming. On December 17th one toilet got broken and smell was awful when they constantly opened and closed doors. Need to mention we didn't get any apologies for ruined breakfast. I used to recommend this place, but not anymore. Bottom line: avoid this place, does not worth the price at all.
Great good. The spicy shrimp delightful. The species were exactly correct: not overpowering the taste. Cornmeal cakes complemented the shrimp wonderfully. The trout almondien was perfect with a nice, generous serving of almonds.
I have frequented La Brioche many times and have had excellent food and pretty good service. However, on December 20, 2017, our server named Claudia completely forgot about me, and my two friends the entire time we were there. She never refilled our water, and left us having to go to the front of the restaurant to order coffee, and a chocolate cake, which she said they ran out of. Today, my friend looked at her American Express credit card statement only to find that Claudia allocated herself an additional $6.00 tip. Upon learning this, I personally called the restaurant and spoke to a manager named Benjamin to whom I explained our experience there on the 20th, and the concern we have that the employee added an additional $6.00 tip. I was advised that he spoke to Claudia about my concerns and questioned her on the original receipt, which mysteriously disappeared. Please beware of this waitress named Claudia as it may not be the first time Claudia has given herself a higher tip then what the customer has given her at La Brioche.
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