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Cafe Alsace

4.2 (330 reviews)
ModerateFrench, Cafes, Sandwiches
Closed • Closed
Updated 1 month ago

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Honey and lavender ice cream--on the regular desert menu.
Alex R.

The ambiance in this place was delightful--low lighting and a romantic feel. We went on a weeknight and received excellent service. My partner had a mushroom pasta special that was quite good, but for me the highlights of our meal were my ratatouille and a baked brie, peaches and brioche appetizer special! Highly recommend if in the ATL/Decatur area.

Boef bourguignon- already half eaten before I remembered a picture! Large portion!
Sammy L.

We love this place for a date night! It's very small and doesn't take reservations for 2, but we've gone twice and have shown up by 6pm and have gotten a seat no problem. The bread is very fresh, we've ordered the Nage de saint jacques- essentially a seafood broth with scallops/ shrimp and fish. Very good and flavorful. We've also ordered the boeuf bourguignon, like a beef stew with spaetzle pasta. Would recommend if looking for a great French place!

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Liset M.

If you love French food you're going to LOVE Cafe Alsace! A tiny little restaurant in the heart of Decatur, with the best French food ever. Perfect date night spot! My husband and I had the bread plate, the chicken cordon bleu, and he had a special they were offering that night. (Pictured below) Even the drinks were amazing! 10/10 recommend!

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Jenn C.

What a quaint cafe in Downtown Decatur, GA! Mom lives about a block away so we walked over on a drizzly morning around 11:15 am. They open at 11:00 am, it was Saturday. There was already a table seated inside and we chose to sit on the sidewalk, under the awning. How perfect. 5:00 pm somewhere & 11:30 am in GA, so a glass of $15 wine seems fitting! A belated Mother's Day lunch, after all. Started with a beautiful salad, escargot and pate- all absolutely DELISH!! Our server was kind and very soft spoken. Was fun to sit out & watch some sort of wedding party (we assumed) parade walk by with varous white boxes & trinkets. A beautiful parade of young girls dressed in their fairy dresses- wondered what that was about. A healthy vibe of goth & dog walkers, hand holding... so fun! Oh, the food. We were relaxed & the 2nd wave of great food came. A rustic artichoke quiche, French onion soup & tomato soup. So lovely!!! We ate until we were satisfied, got a to go box & walked around the cute stores for a while. A nice day! You need to go & take a moment to relax. For 2 people with a good tip & those $15 glasses of wine was a little over $100. Bon Apetite!

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Liv J.

I came in for lunch yesterday and I absolutely enjoyed my time. I had a wonderful hospitality and was seated right away. I love the ambiance totally chic and flowery decorated entrance and beautiful views. The food was good. I would come back for dinner and try more food. Thank you.

Clif C.

Don't pass up this little gem in the heart of Decatur. This is probably one of the only places that you will be able to order a Beef Wellington in GA. The decor is quaint like a country house or restaurant in the French countryside. I tried the chicken liver Pate with warm French bread and tiny pickles and I enjoyed it so much I took it to my hotel to finish the next day. The star here is the Beef Wellington, which is a was a perfectly cooked and extremely soft Beef tenderloin wrapped in pastry with mushrooms and served with green pepper corn sauce in a bed of potato gratin. It was exquisite! The server was attentive and I never had to wait for anything I needed. I recommend one of their red wine blends to pair with your food.

Jane Y.

I have definitely have overlooked this restaurant. Came here kn a whim and had amazing delicious food. Especially the entrees and great service! The pate and escargot was alright but the pasta and pot pie like dish was amazing!

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Like the real deal French!! I loved the Wellington and pate the most. Authentic and super yum!

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