Unfortunately, Café Colette was a miss for me during a lunch visit, though my husband fared a bit better. We started with a carafe of rosé which was nice. I opted for a fish special, which was served with guacamole. This appealed to me because I wanted something light and fresh. With my limited French vocabulary, I knew I was taking a risk since I wasn't sure what type of fish was being served. The fish was one I was definitely unfamiliar with and I did not care for the strong taste. In addition, the guacamole it was served over was oddly tart and did not appear to be freshly made in-house.
My husband had grilled sausage with mashed potatoes, which he enjoyed. I was happy for the table bread, which I swooped through his pools of gravy. Upon noticing I did not finish my dish, my server asked me if I enjoyed it and I gave her a weak semi-affirmation which, while not exactly honest on my part, felt like the right thing to do since she was kind enough to ask.
A table nearby ordered burgers and they arrived looking juicy and delicious, with big cones of frites. I have to admit, I was pretty jealous and would have loved a do-over.
On a more positive note, Café Colette is nicely located on a corner block with large windows, which provides a nice, bright atmosphere for enjoying some wine with friends or just with a good book. read more