Le Rendez-Vous Cafe — Restaurant in Colton

As I often do, drive around and search Yelp for little hidden gems around town, I came across Le Rendez-Vous in Colton off 9th and Valley. I'd have to say it looks to be a new establishment and can easily be passed by, at first glance, it almost seemed unopened, especially with the billboard out front saying restaurant space available. So, don't be alarmed, they are definitely open and thriving!

To start, I was impressed with the immediate service, the server welcomed me, sat me at my booth, and immediately took my beverage order. I was given a perfect amount of time to look over the menu before being approached for my order. Being a private establishment, the menu wasn't very descriptive, just sort of giving the bare minimum of the menu items, which didn't really bother me as I just used Yelp to look at photos that others have posted, although, from a business stand point, it would benefit the business to add some photos of their popular plates; like the Stuffed French Toast, the Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs, the Rack of Lamb, and possibly the Monte Christo which all look extravagantly delightful!

On this go around (as I must come back to try some of the other dishes) I had the chicken fried steak, over-easy eggs, with red potatoes, and substituted my toast for a biscuit and gravy. Overall the food was pretty good, I'll be honest that I wasn't blown away, but I'll be honest again that I devoured my serving. The chicken friend steak was perfectly battered and perfectly fried, very crispy. My only critique on the chicken fried steak is that I believe the batter could of has a bit more seasoned as it was a little bland and didn't add much flavoring to the streak, though, I understand the caution on that as they smothered it in white gravy for the flavor. Despite that little critique the steak was great. I'll be brief with the potatoes, not much to say other than they were delicious... cooked fully with great seasoning and matched wonderfully with sautéed bell peppers, very good! The biscuit and gravy, my only negative comment, I didn't like it very much, though, the biscuit alone seemed like it was perfectly homemade, beautifully crispy, and magnificently tasteful, I felt the gravy was very sweet ruining the combined flavor. I'm a huge biscuit and gravy fanatic and am known to go around trying everyone's, with that said, I would not put this one at the top of my list. The gravy being the problem was odd, I'm curious if they make the gravy to order per dish as the same gravy on my chicken fried steak didn't taste so sweet, compared to on the biscuit it was. Nonetheless, it didn't ruin my meal.

Overall, my first-time dining experience at Le Hey Rendez-Vous was amazing, from hospitality to food quality. At the end, the owner whom my guess is also lead chef stopped by my table to greet me and ask how my food was, a very nice guy. I am for sure interested in coming back at least two more times to get a taste of their lunch and dinner.

So, my suggestion to you, if you're looking for a professionally crafted meal different then the normal restaurants around, this...

Our brunch at Le Rendez-Vous Cafe unfurled like a captivating tale last Wednesday morning. From the instant we stepped in and were welcomed by Lisette, a combination of wonderful aromas embraced us, reminding us why we chose to eat brunch here. Lisette, our gracious server, welcomed us with a radiant smile, and led us to our table. Our table was in the corner and offered a panoramic view of the restaurant.

As it was just past 11am, the restaurant slowly started to fill with patrons. We arrived before the lunch rush so took our time reviewing the many options the menu offered. Just then, Russell emerged and welcomed us to the restaurant. His daily specials were the swordfish, and pork chops, but we were there for a more traditional brunch so we continued down the menu until we decided on a few plates.

I surrendered to the the soup du jour, an amazing cream of broccoli. Its flavors danced with an orchestrated finesse, crowned by a regal mound of cheddar. It's safe to say that bowl of soup was devoured within a few moments. We also decided on both the zesty Denver omelette and the spinach and feta omelette, each perfectly cooked and filled farm-fresh ingredients.

The wonderful flavors continued with the Monte Cristo, a breakfast masterpiece that danced between sweet and savory. Layers of swiss, ham, and turkey were melted between slices of French toast, each bite a harmonious duet of textures. The toast's golden crispy exterior and tender, moist interior, made the sandwich that much better. Our plates were graced by wonderfully crispy and piping hot breakfast potatoes. Lisette and Russell's meticulous service elevated our experience, crafting a seamlessly satisfying brunch.

Departing from this restaurant, we were not merely patrons; we were part of a wonderful culinary experience. Our hearts anticipate our next opportunity to explore Le Rendez-Vou's many dinner and wine options. In a world craving authenticity, Le Rendez-Vous Cafe stands on its own, guiding curious eaters toward a world of flavors that welcomes you and leaves you craving for more. Come for the savory, stay for the sweet. Fall in love with the ambiance and service, it will be a meal...

First time in and I thought it was okay. The French Toast was good. My scrambled eggs were done right. The potatoes were cooked well. The coffee was a little bitter, I was not a fan. And I thought it rather odd that ketchup and hot sauce was served in packets rather than in bottles. It was the same for the butter and syrup. It lessened the dining experience for me. I would expect that if I ordered take away but not for dine-in. The restaurant was clean overall. The staff courteous enough. There was a point when the restaurant started to get a bit smoky and I learned that it was from the restaurant next door cooking up their meat, this may be a regular occurrence, not sure, we were done and bounced. The prices were fair enough, about $25.00 per person including tip. My wife ordered the Chicken Fried Steak but wasn't having any of my shenanigans with photos and reviews of her food. She wasn't pleased. The coffee was too bitter for her liking. She said, "The food was okay." And shrugged her shoulders which means I may be going back alone to try something else off if the menu. If I didn't say I was disappointed I would be lying. I saw the previous reviews and photos when the location was in Corona and I was excited we were going to have a new eatery in L.E. I know I didn't order anything special so I have mixed feelings about my review. Oh I must say that the sausage did stand out as exceptional. The flavor and texture were perfect. I didn't want to totally bash the new spot. It was busy for a Thursday late morning/early afternoon I thought. I wish them well. I...