Café Terrasse Panoramique — Restaurant in Fez

I recently visited this cafe restaurant in Fes with my family, hoping for a good breakfast spot nearby our riad based on the positive reviews. Sadly, our experience was far from what we expected.

The restaurant was quiet, with only one other couple seated. After we were given the menu, we were surprised by the lack of variety in the breakfast options—only two choices, both extremely basic, consisting of an omelette, bread, olive oil, jam, and a couple of other simple condiments. For a place with such high ratings, we expected a more diverse and authentic breakfast selection, especially considering the local cuisine in Morocco. The prices were also shockingly high compared to what one would typically pay for a more complete Moroccan breakfast.

When I inquired with the owner (who was also serving us) about the type of omelette offered, he said it could be a cheese omelette but offered no flexibility or other options. I asked if they had traditional Moroccan breakfast items such as mlawi, msimin, harsha, or shfinge, to which he replied that they were not available. He then took the menus back to speak to the other couple, who, like us, decided to leave shortly after.

As we prepared to leave, I politely apologized, explaining that we were looking for something different. To my surprise, the owner responded dismissively, saying, “Not a problem, I know it’s too expensive for you and you wouldn’t be able to afford it.” I was shocked by this unprofessional and rude comment, especially since we were nothing but polite.

In summary, this restaurant offered a limited and overpriced menu, lacking both variety and authenticity, with customer service that was, unfortunately, disrespectful and offensive. I’d recommend that tourists looking for an enjoyable, welcoming breakfast experience explore other options. There are many wonderful cafes in Fes that offer delicious food, fair pricing, and a much...

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