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You would not beReve that such an amazing French cafe could be found in Riverside but here we are, at Cafe Le Reve. First thing you should know is that you HAVE to make a reservation to dine here, almost no exceptions at all. So call ahead of time (even if it's day of) and see if you can snag a spot. Couldn't think of a better place to treat my girlfriend out without breaking the bank (but don't tell her that). Anyway, onto the food and drink: I opted for a hazelnut cappuccino and phew, it was amazing, not too sweet, but still rich, and gave me my caffeine fix for the day. The Brioche french toast was so good, you don't need to ask for syrup. It was so sweet as is and honestly the cheaper, smaller, portion is more than enough for brunch. It was so subtly sweet and yummy I inhaled it pretty quick. The Egg and brie croissant sandwich was amazing too, namely because the egg is so fluffy, the brie is melted so wonderfully, and the croissant is unlike any croissant I've had before. The croissant is bun shaped! It's simple but works so well. Our favorite was the Steak Benedict though cause who wouldn't want filet mignon on eggs benedict with a croissant bun instead of english muffin? Yeah. The filet mignon was cooked so tenderly, the entire benedict just, phew, can't describe how much I couldn't stop eating despite being so full. The pave potatoes and tomato provencal are a nice, flavorful side to offset all that protein you're taking in. So you think we've had enough? Wrong. The cook made a creme brulee that was to die for. My girlfriend and I had to compete and eat as much as we could before it was all gone. Best part is that the creme brulee was originally a birthday item for a different party but they decided to kindly gift it to us anyway. Anyway, I've rambled enough, but this place is definitely a must try cause the food is amazing, service is precious, and the overall vibes are just so cute and cozy. If you eat here, be sure to just soak in the atmosphere and eat at a steady pace, no one is rushing anybody, not even the wait staff.
We had a tremendous breakfast at their new location yesterday, in University Village, 1201 University Ave, Riverside close to the UCR campus. The owner, his wife and family delivered a fantastic meal and impeccable service. Several folks in our group ordered the brioche french toast which has got to be one of their signature dishes. It was so good, we ordered another serving. The omelets and short rib sandwich and eggs Benedit were also outstanding, plus the coffee was really really good. This is a must venue for anyone visiting or looking for a great restaurant in Riverside. Just wish I took pictures of the food, by the time I thought of it all we had were clean plates.
Food: I tried the sliders, and I liked that there were three different types to try. The beef slider was definitely the best, while the vegan one was still good but my least favorite of the three. My friend had an omelette with fries on the side (sides are a dollar extra), and both were tasty. Nothing mind-blowing, but everything was enjoyable and fresh. Service: The service was great! They are really friendly and attentive. One thing I appreciated was how they explained menu items that weren't listed but were available to order, which was super helpful. We didn't have a reservation, but since we came early, they seated us right away because there were open tables. Ambiance: The restaurant was clean, small, and had a nice interior. It wasn't overly fancy or overdone, just cozy and welcoming. It was perfect for a casual meal.
If I could do 4.5 stars on Yelp, I probably would because I'm so conflicted! Cafe Le Reve is undoubtedly my favorite brunch in the Riverside/Moreno Valley area, BUT the prices are steep. I am obsessed with the truffle fries and everything we've eaten has been perfectly cooked--from eggs to omelettes to hollandaise... The cafe is tiny! I love the flavors here (and have been here several times to try different dishes), but have found it hard to comeback because of prices.
La Mer Choice of crab cake or smoked salmon with poached egg(s) & hollandaise sauce on toasted croissant. Fresh Pastry Board Almond, chocolate, plain croissants, muffin, butter & jam. I ordered the Benedict, one of each of above. Both were perfectly delicious and needed no other seasoning or sauce. All the pastries were fresh! This place is by reservation only as space is limited. All staff were attentive both over the phone and in person.
If you're looking for a true French experience! I highly recommend Café Le Reve in Riverside! The food is fresh and delicious and this family owned restaurant always makes you feel at home
You cannot find many restaurants that offer this sort of experience around here. It's the chef and his wife and daughter along with a small staff who serve and cook the food to about six tables. So you have to have a reservation because it's always in demand. The food is fresh and all French. I can't say that it actually reminded me of being in France, but the brunch was good.
A delicious French breakfast spot in the Mission Grove area. I was really impressed with their croque madame and their brioche French toast in particular. The food is fresh, very well done, and full of flavors. Service was good but one thing to note is that reservations are usually required. Restaurant is a bit small but was clean and nicely decorated. Can't wait to try more of their menu!
Food was delicious, honestly one of the best breakfast omelets I've had in a while. As well as the service, they were very attentive and friendly. Ambience was very pleasant, will definitely be coming back to try other things from their menu.
Le Rève translated means "The Dream," and indeed it is. First, it was their dream...to open their own authentic French cafe. And they did, two years ago, in May 2021. Secondly, it was my own dream to find a delightful French bistro with great food and equally delightful owners. Tah dah. My dream was realized. Perhaps we should now call it "Café La Réalité"? Prepare yourself for an un-rushed, friendly, gastronomic experience here. French chanson music such as this, https://youtu.be/NilqH1UjR6Y in the background is the final touch that will tease you into wondering if you have been teleported to France. We were unaware that they strongly advertise as "RESERVATIONS ONLY". So we innocently drove 30 miles only to gasp when we saw the shocking signage. The good news was... we got very lucky this day, and one table for two was open. And they welcomed us with open arms. Also, for you newbies, be forewarned. They have only 6 tables inside and can only accommodate around 18 people at any given time. However, once the weather warms up, there will be more outdoor seating available. Café Le Rêve is run by 3 people. Ludovic (Ludo), the chef, is Corsican and has a delightful French accent. His very American wife, Tammy, and daughter, Alexia, are the ones who "manage" the front, with one caveat. It appears Ludovic loves to escape the kitchen, take over the hospitality role, and chat with his adoring customers whenever possible. He is undeterred, and his good-hearted, understanding wife gives him some lattitude, within reason. But back in the kitchen, he swiftly goes to work to produce very fine meals with alacrity. A talented and self-declared passionate chef, Ludo has many years of cheffing. His wife mentioned he had worked at the Mission Inn and also UCR as a chef, but I suspect there is more. He originally started as a pastry chef, hence still makes his own pastries and mouth watering desserts. The delicate croissant rolls used for his Benedicts, sandwiches, and burgers are his, too. La Mer, a crab cake Benedict, was my choice. I found it unusual that you could order either a one - or two-Benedict breakfast. The price is split exactly in half if you choose the smaller portion. The made-to-order hollandaise is perfect, the poached egg(s) perfectly runny, the crab cake(s) generous, fresh, and clean tasting, without bulky fillers. And yes, it is real crab meat. I chose the Tomato Provençal as my side, two lightly baked tomatoes with a butter and herbed, crisp bread crumb topping. Our other choice was this morning's steak special, a huge, thick NY steak, cooked to a perfect rare/med. rare temperature. The grilled flavor was outstanding, but unfortunately, this NY steak was not the most tender one. However, it came with a large cube of their famous Cafe Pave potatoes, a layered, baked, potato dish with gruyere, cream, and a secret ingredient, (similar to a potato au gratin) that was simply wonderful. Not to be missed! Great coffee, btw. It is a French roasted coffee bean. This first experience was so delightful that it has compelled me to return. I am looking forward to trying more on his menu, particularly his French onion soup and quiche du jour. His breakfast crêpe, also a Spéciale du Jour that Sunday morning, looked extraordinary, comparable in size to a humongous burrito, but with that incomparable French flair. Sometimes, they do a Friday or Saturday night dinner. Have them add your email address to their list, and they will notify you when and what is on their special menu for that evening.
This is a very small café and reservations are required. 9 of us came to celebrate a birthday for dinner. The owners, Ludovic and Tammi along with their employees, Alexia and Santos, were our servers and chefs. They were extremely personable and it felt more like we were at a home. The food was very good as well. Our family had a great time. In addition to what you see in these photos, we also had and a chicken dish that was delicious.
A quaint family run cafe with a lovely brunch menu! We're not from Riverside and just walked in hoping to get a table even though the sign on the door said "Reservations only". Luckily they were able to accommodate our party of 3. The service was friendly and attentive. Our food was hot and delicious! A very nice first visit! Our advice, plan ahead & call for a reservation to enjoy this beautiful little restaurant.
visit My wife and I recently moved into the area and were so excited to try Café Le Rêve for breakfast. We brought our dog and were happy to see they were very accommodating to let us sit outside. The servers were wonderful -- genuinely kind, friendly, and attentive -- and that's the main reason this review isn't lower. The staff truly made us feel welcome. Unfortunately, the food experience didn't match the service. We ordered the Steak Frites, the Filet Mignon Benedict, and the Brioche French Toast to share. The flavor of the rosemary garlic butter on the steak was great, but both of our steaks came out completely cold -- so cold, in fact, that the butter didn't even melt. We both ordered medium-rare, but the steaks were closer to medium when served. We politely sent them back, assuming new ones would be made. However, the same steaks were returned to us -- only reheated. Sadly, they were still barely warm and now cooked to a medium-well. My wife's Benedict had lost most of its sauce, and the bread underneath wasn't even re-toasted. For a dish priced around $38, it felt disappointing to receive reheated food that was still cold. We completely understand that mistakes happen, and cooking steak can be tricky -- but serving food at the right temperature is something that can definitely be controlled. Despite this, we do plan to give Café Le Rêve another try, because the staff were truly wonderful, and we love supporting local spots near our new home. Hopefully next time the kitchen execution matches the excellent service. Also, to add to the review they forgot about the brioche French toast and brought it at the end and never apologized or anything. But I know they forgot, we got the bill after we finished eating but haven't received our, French toast:( I think the most important thing with any customer and any job is to always be 100% transparent.
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2 years ago
My husband and I loved this place. My husband had the omelette and I had the crepes and both were fantastic. The restaurant was clean and had a calm and friendly vibe to it. The food and service was amazing. The couple who owned the shop were so friendly and knowledgeable. read more
3 years ago
The most delicious breakfast I have ever had to the pleasure to enjoy. I look forward to my next meal and visit. The service is amazing and it's super cute inside. I appreciate the exclusivity along with the attention to detail the cozy space is giving joie de vivre. read more
2 years ago
Not only was the food delicious, I was so grateful that they had some gluten free options like my Eggs Benedict toast was swapped for gluten free AND they had gluten free macaroons!!! My heart was ecstatic!! Thought I'd never get to have another fresh yummy macaroon with a yummy hot coffee (coffee was so good you could have it black if you chose to). The staff/owners were really friendly and I was thankful that they were able to to accommodate us (a party of 2) without a reservation, but will reserve our table for the future for the restaurant is small (hence rsvp requirements) and the food is so delicious that you don't want to miss out!! Thank you!!! read more
2 years ago
Excellent food! Always fresh and made to order. Keep in mind a reservation is required but it is definitely worth it. Loved everything. Order their brioche French toast and pave potatoes! The pave potatoes are a game changer. They are also dog friendly. Owner's daughter even brought a bowl of water out for my dog. read more
2 years ago
This was our 2nd time at Cafe Le Reve & we'll be making it a regular stop. The food is EXCELLENT, high quality ingredients, very fair pricing, & super friendly service. It's cozy inside, so be sure to make a reservation. We love supporting family owned small businesses!! read more
3 years ago
It is such an odd place to find such amazing food! I walked into the dining room and wasn't sure what my friend had gotten us into... I had faith they knew what they were doing. And, I was pleasantly surprised! The food was all amazing and in large portions! I should have shared a plate with my wife... but, we ate it all! It was amazing! HIGHLY suggest the French toast... it was so perfect!!! read more
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2 years ago
Really great service, and they're very friendly. It's reservation only, which I didn't realize, but it was just me, and they fit me in with a very short wait. I ordered the egg & brie croissant and added bacon, avocado, lettuce, and tomato. It seemed fairly pricey, and I wasn't sure it would be worth it, but the portion was huge, and it had a ton of avocado. The side was the pave potato, a square of cheesy baked potato, which was very good. The food is really good, but between the cheesy potato, the buttery croissant, the avocado, and the brie, the whole meal was very rich! I only ended up eating about a quarter of it. I definitely want to come back and try something else! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Food: 5/5 huge portions. Get the potato as a side (very rich and cheesy). French toast was smooth with a custard consistency. Ambiance: mom & pop shop, reservations only. Great service. Parking: ample, it's in a strip mall read more
2 years ago
We decided to try this cute cafe today and we were impressed!!! Family owned , they are reservation only, BUT if they have space to seat you , you're in luck!! We will absolutely return! Our food was absolutely delicious!! read more
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3 years ago
This was the cutest tiny little cafe. Didn't know initially it's reservations only, but they were so nice & polite & let us dine in. I ordered an avocado toast & my sister in law got the brioche french toast. Both foods were extremely delicious! Will definitely be back & recommend this place! read more
2 years ago
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Ludovic G.
Thank you Diane
2 years ago
5 years ago
Best breakfast I have had in a very long time. Very nice people. I had the Mediterranean Omelette 10/10 Andrian was an amazing hostess. Full of Positive energy French toast was 10/10 We will definitely be coming here every time we come to Riverside. read more
1 year ago
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Ludovic G.
thank you Nancy
Great little local café! You don't have to like French food till like this place, their food is delectable and delicious! We've been here a couple of times each time the food has been consistent and yummy. We've ordered the French toast which I highly recommend it's soft, fluffy, tasty my only complaint isI'd like a bigger serving please! We've also tried the California Benedict which was good. The French onion grilled cheese was fantastic my teen son loved it. We have also tried their pastry plate with the different pastries jams and jelly it was delightful. A couple of things that surprise me of which they don't have; one is espresso. An espresso machine would be a fantastic addition. They do have coffee but having a cappuccino with some of the breakfast dishes would just be top notch. Additionally I do hope they try to get a beer and wine license because having a Mamosa with your girlfriends for brunch would be a staple here!! Of course the limited seating is something that you have to give grace for but the wait is totally worth it if they have one. Service is decent, no complaints there. The staff seems attentive, they are friendly and helpful. I recommend this place anytime you want something tasty! read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
SO and I dined in on Sunday morning for the first time and had the best first experience together. There were a couple 2-3 seaters outside while the inside had 2-5 seats available. This restaurant is small and is intended for smaller parties fyi. (A party of 6 tried to get seated and was turned away due to regulations). I wish I got our servers name (tall blonde gal!) because she really was one of the best servers we've had the pleasure of being treated by. She gave great recommendations and was genuinely sweet, definitely added to our first experience here! Both dishes were prepared perfectly and was presented so nicely as well. They are on the pricier side but the quality and service made up for it for us. Can't wait to go back and try everything else on the menu eventually. read more
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3 years ago
Beautiful local business, family owned, very very friendly service, and the food is so good, comforting, has a home feeling for sure. We went for christmas brunch and when we got to the door we saw that it was reservations only for Christmas eve morning and we were about to turn around but the owner came outside and still offered a table for us. That alone was an amazing start to our meal. We got the Brioche french toast, Le california, The Mediterranean omelette, the Croissant with eggs and brie, and a christmas eve (off the menu) quiche. read more
3 years ago
Do you like amazing food and great coffee? Then this is the place for you. I would highly recommend getting the pastry board as it was absolutely delicious. The French toast is divine and the savory crepe was fabulous. The croque madame was amazing as well. They give nice sized portions and have great customer service. It was my birthday so they gave me some macarons which were exquisite! read more
A sign on the door said "reservations only". Surprising because the ambiance does not match a reservations-type place. To clarify, check the pictures. It is not unpleasant but more casual than one might expect for a cafe in a strip mall. The service was not perfect but I chalk that up to youthfulness. It was certainly polite. I stand corrected - we overheard the manager describing that they went to reservations because of a line waiting in the hot sun. Fair point. The food was excellent! I mean EXCELLENT! A very pleasant surprise from this area. Check them out and remember to make a res. There is a good reason! read more
Delicious!! This place is insanely delicious. Ordered the Croque Madame breakfast sandwich with the potatoes. The entire meal is uniquely special, original and one of a kind. It's definitely genius level creative culinary. I was blown away how delicious this meal was. It is easily now part of my top 3 breakfast spots to visit in SoCal. Great food and great friendly service. read more
5 years ago
Best breakfast I've had in awhile! We ordered the Le California and Egg & Brie Croissant with Sausage but saw the Brioche French Toast and couldn't pass it up. So glad we decided to get it too. For the cost, the portion size was great! They have the best hollandaise sauce I've ever had. It wasn't too thick and overwhelming and provided a great addition of acidity and balance. We also chose to get the cafe pave potatoes which contain potatoes, yam, cream, and cheese. Never had anything like it before and it was so good! Last but not least, the Brioche French toast. The fresh fruit on top did not disappoint but the star was the melt in your mouth Brioche French Toast. If you could only try one thing let it be that! Will for sure be back to try the rest of the menu. Staff was super nice and place was very clean. Highly recommend. read more
3 years ago
I really love this restaurant especially the food ... my best favorite their French toast ...especially I'm not French toast person but when I tried their French toast so good and you really enjoy to eat ... read more
I've been wanting to come here for awhile...I'm actually here right now, and I'm so glad I finally came. The staff are beyond friendly. It felt like walking into a friends home. (I had called a week or so ago to see if there was garlic in the French onion soup, I'm allergic to garlic. The chef/owner had informed me that he did in fact use garlic.) Well much to my delight, when my daughter and I came in today, he remembered talking with me and had decided to stop adding garlic to the soup because of me! Words cannot express how grateful I am to his kindness. I had the Les Crab and my daughter had the ale California Benedict's. They were AMAZING!!! We will be back. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Very good food! We aren't from the area and didn't realize that they only serve people with a reservation as they only have a few tables, however we got lucky and arrived when they had tables available (the place was empty). We ordered the savory crepe which was the special for $17.. it was delicious! read more
3 years ago
I've been a customer since 3 years ago and I've put up with their schedule changes and reso policies. I have to say, I really enjoy the food here, and that keeps me coming back. Excellent always, and consistently good French cuisine. I hope they get back the customers they lost due to the scheduling issues :( read more
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Super yummy food. The owner and staff are super friendly and gave awesome service to our table. They constantly came around the table and refilled our coffee and had flavored creamer (French vanilla and hazelnut). The food was excellent, came out fast and it was delicious. Since is reservation only I would suggest to eat and leave and not stay and chat when with friends since they have reservations back to back and they are a small restaurant. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
The best French breakfast we tried their la pore, crepes.. C'est délicieux ( it's delicious) and the truffle fries!! read more
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141 E Alessandro Blvd
Ste 10A
Riverside, CA 92508
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