Maelu

Good pastries. Horrible service. Horrible horrible service. Many people stood in line, then some woman came in with lots of bags, set them down inside the store, skipped the line and was served by a clueless store clerk. When it was my time to order after waiting 10 minutes I asked for two pastries and offered to carry them upstairs to a table, so the three clerks could serve a very busy customer line. I was rudely told that is impossible and I have to order from one of the clerks when they go upstairs - even though there was no one serving upstairs because the store was so busy. So forced to choose between waiting upstairs probably for another 20 minutes until someone goes up or getting take out, I choose take out. I was immediately told that if I get the parties to go I cannot go upstairs to eat them or use the tables outside. Yes, that is what getting something to go means, but I just smile and place my order. Then I'm told that credit cards require a 30 dollar minimum purchase. The small sign is only posted at the checkout register. No problem, I just ask for another pastry and some macaroons. I get attitude in return. I've never seen such disrespectful service from a cafe or patisserie, and I buy a lot of pastries. If a store wants to charge people more for wanting to eat on premises, let them charge more. I have no problem paying for the forks, napkins, and dish cleaning that is required. But don't give me attitude for trying to be helpful by offering to carry my own food upstairs when I clearly see that you are busy handling customers diastasis and have trouble keeping track of who is in line and who is skipping the line. I won't describe the rude staff that treated so many customers badly, but I bet if you visit the store, you will immediately know who they are. The owner should give them more training.