Cafe de France — Restaurant in Denver

Tried this place for the first time today. We love breakfast and brunch restaurants and this one is well rated. The location is a little odd as it is in an office building in the ground floor. If driving from I-25 and Orchard, keep a look out for a sharp right turn just before the entrance to the Double Tree Hotel. They do have some outdoor seating that looks nice for when the weather warms up.

Despite the "Open" signs, it was hard to tell if they actually were open because it was so dark and dim inside. It was a bit empty when we were seated around 8:40 am (on a Friday) but started to pick up a little while we were there. Atmosphere is quiet with heavy drapes, upholstered bench booth seating and interior windows that open to the office building interior walkway/courtyard. French music sets the Cafe tone.

The server was very friendly, attentive, and quick.

The cappuccino was excellent, very foamy. I had read about the creamy mushroom Champagne sauce so I tried that with the eggs Benedict with croissant instead of English muffin. The sauce was incredible and the eggs perfectly poached. The Canadian bacon was tough and overcooked. The croissant needed a bit longer in the oven...it was not crispy at all, sadly, so I skipped most of it. The home style potatoes were served as a very small portion. They were passable but a little dry.

The other dish was the French platter with the portion being a bit more generous. It was okay, but the same sauce really made the dish. We also asked for a pancake on the side and they gave us 3! Fluffy and a lovely golden brown, they were good.

For the price I probably would not do breakfast there again but I would pick up a coffee and maybe a pastry from the selection they had in the front entrance. Perhaps consider lunch...Glad we tried it but It was...

Solid service, decent food

The wait staff were well conducted and cleanly. The bussing of tables was done efficiently although the overall effect was somewhat disrupting.

I came during the late lunch hour and enjoyed escargot and the house omelet. While the escargot was good the omelet was only acceptable. The bowl of fruit that was served with it had poor presentation and for some reason included a parsley sprig (why this is common place I have no idea but it’s nonsensical). The texture of the omelet was by far the best thing about it achieving a nice fluffiness however, the meal as a whole lacked freshness. I asked for the house potato and received hash browns which while good were most evidently not made in house.

My mocha was good but not excellent.

The overall atmosphere was lacking, perhaps it was the time of day that I came but it lacked fineness. There were no quiet corners that could teleport me to Paris instead a cafe with the goal of providing a facade to the inexperienced. I intended to spend a few hours but they gave me my check as I finished my meal. It’s certainly not a place to spend the day and enjoy slowly, which in my experience, true French cafes are.

All this having been said, my overall experience...

A Hidden Gem Near Yale King Soopers

We visited this delightful restaurant after hearing great things from friends who had enjoyed lunch here — and it did not disappoint! Tucked away near Yale King Soopers, this spot has a cozy, European charm with a menu that pulls inspiration from both Italy and France.

From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm, friendly, and efficient. We were immediately served an incredible plate of warm, toasted fresh bread — honestly, the best bread we've ever eaten.

For starters, we tried the Sweet Chili Calamari, which was perfectly lightly breaded and tossed in a flavorful sweet chili sauce. Our Caesar and House salads were fresh, crisp, and generously portioned — great for sharing.

For entrées, we had the Steak Maître d’Hotel, Salmon au Citron, Chicken Artichoke, and Chicken Parmesan. Every dish was made to order, beautifully presented, and full of fresh, well-balanced flavors.

Surprisingly, there were only four tables occupied when we dined on a Saturday night — which makes this feel like an undiscovered gem. We truly wish more people knew about this place!

If you're looking for an exceptional meal with attentive service and a relaxing atmosphere, this is the place....