I ate at a nearby restaurant and walked by. I saw they had Poutine, which I absolutely love! So, I made it a point to go there to try it out. Service is quick, and staff is super friendly. I also loved that they know the neighborhood dogs, who love to stop by for a little treat of chicken. I met Wyatt the dog today. He was so well behaved and definitely deserved his treat! It was pretty busy. I know this is a local fave. There are only a few available tables and some bench seating, so keep that in mind. I think their packaging is great because it's a box, so you can take the food for a picnic. I think it's a cute little "hole in the wall," that definitely gives it a neighborhood feel. I had their poutine, super delish! Loved their gravy! My husband got their chicken sandwich. So yummy, a little spicy. Lots of different textures which was nice. Looking forward to going back and trying more things! read more

Grégoire - Poutine - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

$16.75 Spiced lamb patty sandwich was: absolutely unique sandwich and very good with no gaminess. I'd eat here again in order to continue exploring a one of a kind menu. read more

Grégoire - Spiced lamb patty sandwich. - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

My friend and I had a delicious lunch at Gregoire! We shared an order of the potato puffs, which were delightful. We each ordered a salad, which was fresh, flavorful, and substantial. Despite the delicious salad, I think I'd try a sandwich next time (they looked so good!). There are a couple picnic tables to eat at, but otherwise there isn't much seating. FYI no bathroom. All in all, Gregoire was a solid lunch spot. Ideal for a sunny day in North Berkeley! read more

Grégoire - Delicious chicken salad - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

Chicken Sandwich was really good. Really good! Their "potato puffs" which is supposed to be the big hit were meh. Think of the consistency almost like a donut hole at first, but the middle is just straight up mashed potatoes. I'll have to try the poutine, and ranking may change! read more

Little hidden gem on the side of chatting. Blink and you'll miss it! The sandwiches are so incredibly tasty. We ordered the steak and the fried chicken. They have so much more on their menu that I want to explore. The food has great flavors, and the bread was nice and fluffy. After we finished we contemplated getting another one just to try it out. The service was fast, but they do tend to get busy as well. The sitting is limited, but you can always order to go. Or try and wait it out until someone leaves. The ambiance is quiet despite it being on a street. I would absolutely come back here and try other items on the menu! read more

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I LOVE the Fried buttermilk chicken filet with spicy cole slaw on French roll and Potato puffs. When I'm in the area, it's my go-to for lunch. Today, I ordered my usual and the bread looked different to me. I double checked and it is not the same bread that has been used in the past which makes a HUGE difference. The sandwich is smaller and the ingredients kept falling out. I am disappointed that the bread was different, perhaps they changed it now. I hope they bring the original bread back if not, I'll have to just stick to my potato puffs. read more

Grégoire, despite being takeout, is one of those rare gems that punches above its weight and still serves excellent food. Service is straightforward and efficient, definitely a quick pickup with some simple outdoor seating available. We stopped in to give the famous potato puffs a try but also figured to grab a couple sandwiches for lunch. The potato puffs lived up to the hype, golden and airy, with that perfect ratio of crunchiness to fluff- make sure you stop by and grab some potato puffs! Sandwiches weren't the cheapest option but you could immediately tell the quality of the ingredients and the detail put into the craft. To sum up in short- comfort food with style and creativity. read more

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I met my husband in 2023, and I've been hearing about Gregoire potato puffs regularly since 2023. I finally got to experience them first hand! Went for a quick lunch date in Berkeley. Parking is a little tough, there's 30min parking right in front of the restaurant and 2 tables outside so it's easy to watch your car. It's very small inside, so either plan to take it to go or hope one of the two tables opens up. We got 2 potato puff flavors (garlic parm and truffle). I preferred the garlic parm, they don't skip on the parm! The potato balls are pretty rich so I could eat about 2.5. Comes with a creamy sauce. I was pleasantly surprised with their lamb burger. It was light and fresh and it gamey at all. I like the mint sauce they paired with it. Def would come back if I was in the area for a potato puff fix! read more

Grégoire - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

These potato puffs with Parmesan are DELICIOUS They also microwave well if you wanna eat them later! read more

Grégoire - Potato puffs - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

As I stood staring up at Gregoire's menu I couldn't help but wonder: why did this music festival in the Presidio feature 2 food trucks (total), both specializing in Fried Chicken? The above has nothing to do with Gregoire specifically, except to say that it left me wondering from which truck I should purchase fried chicken. I opted for Gregoire in the end, probably because the idea of fried chicken atop a salad sounded somewhat delightful. Delightful it was not but I'll give props where due: the fried chicken was good. But that salad... blech. The good fried chicken pieces sat atop what the menu called "spicy cole slaw" and beside asparagus-topped greens with dressing in a separate container. The slaw was over-dressed, slopping into the greens and adding the dressing to those created a combination of flavors that was not good. Two of us were sharing this $18 offering and neither of us ventured much below the chicken. Another less than good food truck experience in the books for me but had I tried only their fried chicken (and maybe the potato puffs) I expect this might've been a 4-star review. read more

Grégoire - Gregoire food truck, is "home of the potato puff", and often found in the Presidio. - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

We had a great time trying Gregoire! After a long morning, we decided to walk here for a comfy lunch, and Gregoire did not disappoint. There is only a small area outside to eat, so we took a table as soon as it opened up. It was a little windy, but we managed to hold down the fort when the food came. The tomato soup was so warm and tasty! Definitely one of the most solid soups I have ever had. And the Potato Puffs were delicious! They are so crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Unlike anything I have ever had! The fried chicken sandwich was also good, and the lamb salad was fine as well. They are both pretty filling, but a little pricey for what it is worth. Overall, I had a great time and would come back to introduce more friends to the potato puffs. read more

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Why has it taken so long for a French-inspired food truck? They don't need to do crazy burrito fusions when a simple menu of classics done well do the trick. It's been awhile since I really appreciated a soup and sandwich like this. Fried Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich: Even though it was kinda like chicken tenders in a roll, I enjoyed this. It was reminiscent of a po' boy. And chicken tenders weren't some cheap Sysco frozen nonsense, but made by the truck people. Grilled Bavette Sandwich: An even better sandwich! Love the tender steak against the creamy cheese spread. And some nice greens. Felt so French and refined. Really setting the bar for what a food truck can do. Crispy Potato Puffs: Kinda like deep fried mashed potato balls. I'm a fan, definitely more creative than regular fries. Cream of Mushroom Soup: This whole cup of soup was an umami bomb. So delicious and simple with the mushrooms and cream. I realized it had been so long since I had mushroom soup, so kinda got me questioning why. Chocolate Bread Pudding: The bread pudding was a bit denser than I liked, but the vanilla sauce on the side was amazing. Even though the bread pudding could have been more moist, that sauce fixed everything. read more

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We arrived right when they opened and were the first customers in. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, walking us through the menu and making great suggestions. We ordered the garlic and parsley potato puffs (a must), the fried chicken sandwich, the baked rock cod wrap, and the poutine--everything was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. If you get only one thing, it has to be the potato puffs. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and perfectly seasoned. The garlic and parsley flavor did not disappoint, and now we're already planning a return visit to try the other flavors. A great spot for comfort food done right. read more

Grégoire - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

Another great visit to this place This was great: _the steak salad Will be back again soon read more

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The potato puffs were a favorite a decade ago when it meant we had to take the bus to northside from the college campus, and they're still a favorite now years later as we drive in . They're so consistent, the potato puffs have tasted the same all these years: buttery, cloud like, delicious! read more

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Chicken sandwich is perfect and runs laps on other menu items. Too much butter on the super popular potato balls, but still worth a try. I got the seasonal veggie wrap and it was okay! Decent sandwich place and hope to try more seasonal wraps and the salads, too. read more

Grégoire - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

We continue to frequent Gregoire and it is always a top of mind choice when our kids come home for breaks. This time our eldest even made a bee-line there on her way home from the airport! I've become a big fan of their chicken salad which is not only low carb but very delicious and seasonally changes. This is not a typical salad full of lettuce, rather a multi-dimensional flavor mix of lettuce, slaw, seasonal interesting vegetables, dressing and their delectable fried chicken. And the potato puffs never disappoint. If I lived closer I'd eat by here even more regularly! read more

Delicious, delicate, soft center mashed tato with a crispy outside potato puffs! This food truck has a stand out dish and its these puffs! For me they really hit the spot with the straight forward no fuss no frills just simplicity. Great price and a perfect portion! I loved the mustard sauce to go with them too! I highly recommend trying these little golden nuggets of heaven. read more

Grégoire - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

When living in North Berkeley in 2015 and 2016, I frequently passed Grégoire when walking to/from the grocery store. Sometimes the lines were long, but always the smell was good. So I noted it as a place to visit with someone from out of town. My sister, Lindsey, came to visit me in 2016 and had previously spent a few months in Paris, France, for cooking school. She seemed the perfect fit to bring here. We ordered in the restaurant, waited and grabbed our food boxes, and sat at a small table out front to eat our food. I ordered an omelette that came with potatoes served with a small amount of cream on top. The flavors were subtle yet present. Temperature wise, the omelette was steaming when I opened the box and all of the items were well cooked/an all clear texturally. In terms of ambiance, the workers and decor made it a memorable experience for me. For my sister, it was a little less so in part because of her recent memories of French food in France. read more

Potato puffs are all the rage. Croquettes of pommes purée deep fried. Crisp exterior; soft interior. Served with turmeric aïoli. Ideal for the drunk and the female, the vegan who is vegan not for any concern for animals, but because he or she is grossed out by anything that isn't bread, pasta, or potatoes. Try a box for yourself read more

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Wonderful food in a nice casual environment. Not much interaction to review about the service since you order on the screen and food comes out in a takeout box. read more

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Finally tried Grégoire and it totally hit the spot. Super casual and chill vibe. The potato puffs were crazy good. Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, super addictive. I got the fried chicken sandwich too. It was a little on the drier side, but since I'm not big on fatty meat, I actually didn't mind. Still packed with flavor. Would definitely go back! read more

Grégoire - fried chicken sandwich - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Unfortunately underwhelming :( I was really looking forward to checking out Grégoire because of all the hype! But it didn't live up to the hype... I ordered the Pulled Chicken sandwich and Potato Puffs (Garlic & Parsley). I chose the pulled chicken sandwich because I really wanted ciabatta. It was decent, but nothing really special. I wish there were some veggies added in the sandwich. I feel like that would've combined well with the chicken and cheese. A lot of people rave about potato puffs so I was really excited to try those too. For me, it was a little too oily. It was a good first bite but not something that I'd eat a lot of. Overall, everything was a little underwhelming on the seasoning side for me. Beautiful setup and outdoor seating tho! Also, the food was ready really quickly. I plan on coming back again to give the food another chance. I'm hoping my mind will be changed! Looking forward to trying it again! (I also love the packaging. That only made me want to love my Grégoire tasting experience more. Overall, sadly, a little bit disappointed.) read more

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I do appreciate food at Gregoire. Especially the tater tots. It used to be amazing when the chef cooked himself. Since then it's stayed good but not as good as it used to be. Still it's a fun place To bring a bottle of wine and enjoy and early meal on the bench outside. read more

My mom told me about this little hidden spot that had potato puffs, so we decided to give it a shot. It is a little place with a walk up counter and a few tables outside. What we had: Potato puffs Poutine with steak added The verdict: Potato puffs were delicious! Poutine - this left a bit to be desired- gravy could have used a bit more flavor and I wish it were a bit hotter. Also- the steak was cold, so it wasn't a great combo. read more

Grégoire - Potato puffs - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I hadn't been back here since 2021 and it was just as delicious as I remembered! My boyfriend and I ordered the fried chicken sandwich, the pork patties burger, and the potato puffs with added parmesan. I appreciate that the sandwiches come already cut in half, perfect for sharing! The fried chicken sandwich had a spicy kick without being overwhelming, and both sandwiches were very flavorful and filling. The potato puffs, which I hadn't tried before, are crisp on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside -- they almost melt in your mouth. This was a wonderful meal for a casual lunch date and I look forward to coming back! There are a few picnic tables right out front but this is primarily a takeout spot. We arrived shortly before noon and they already seemed to have quite a few orders and patrons. We were lucky to snag one of the tables and got to enjoy our meal in the sunshine. read more

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I've had this place bookmarked for several years now, but I'm hardly ever in the area, so it's totally slipped my mind. I was visiting downtown Berkeley today to try out a nearby brewery and came across this place while looking on google maps, so I made sure to finally visit and try out their famous potato balls! I got two orders of the original potato balls with the aioli & damn this was soooo delicious! Definitely beats every other potato bal/croquettes out there! It came out piping fresh, with ooey gooey pillowy potato on the inside, and a slightly crispy, but fragile crust. Simply perfect. I 100% will stop by this place again next time I'm in the area! Only thing is, I really, really wish they had a restroom! read more

Grégoire - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

15$ for a small decent sandwich. Wouldn't reccomend the sandwich but the puffs are good!

No other form of potato will be as delicious and perfect as the potato puff Tbh I've never tried any of Grégoire's other food besides the puffs, so this was a nice surprise! We came in on a sunny Sunday morning for brunch. It wasn't terribly crowded, but the little outside seating provided was full and we went vulture mode for our spot haha I ordered the bay scallops salad and ofc the puffs. The salad was refreshing, I loved the wide variety of greens and textures. They give a lot of scallops as well. Potato puffs are obviously the star. They're light, fluffy, smooth, crispy. Just amazing. If I could only have one form of potato for the rest of my life, it would be gregoire potato puffs. Service is also 10/10. Very accommodating and warm. Highly recommend everyone change their life and eat a potato puff pls!!! read more

Grégoire - Potato puffs - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Gregoire is incredible. Cute small shop, not a lot of seating so I would not get tied to the idea of eating there. Their puffs really are so good. All sandwiches are delicious, even the vegan/vegetarian ones. I have also had gregoires catered before and it was extremely smooth process. read more

As a die hard potato lover, Gregoire was superb! We came here on a Sunday afternoon and they have a couple picnic style tables out front. The lines weren't too long but the place was relatively busy with many ordering to-go. We tried the potato puffs and the poutine. Potato puffs were 5/5!!! Soooo good. They were basically these fried mashed potato balls that were deep fried. Came out super hot and the garlic aioli was excellent! Poutine was 4/5 - pretty darn good for the Bay Area! It's super hard to find poutine in the Bay and as a Canadian, I've missed this snack! The cheese curbs and gravy were on point! Only wished the fries were a little on the crispier side! But good nonetheless. If only my diet and weight would allow me to eat at this place all the time... :) read more

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Came for my birthday lunch and was not disappointed! I've came alone in the past for their fried chicken sandwich and potato puffs, but decided to bring some coworkers along to taste the magic. I really enjoy their rotating seasonal menu that keeps things interesting. This time I ordered their salmon lime ceviche sandwich (summer 2024 menu) which also had avocado and taro chips thrown onto Dutch crunch bread. A little skeptical of fish sandwiches, but it blew me away in terms of substance and flavor. I of course had to order the potato puffs and share the love. Service was quick and sweet even though they were busy with the lunch rush. They operate out of a simple shack for lack of a better word, but at least you know you're coming for the food and not paying extra for the ambiance. Hope to be back soon and try yet another sandwich (or maybe a salad) read more

Grégoire - Salmon Lime Ceviche Sandwich (Summer 2024) - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

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We tried their soft opening menu. We had the Steak sandwich and their Fried Chicken sandwich. Both done nicely and prepared to perfection. The potato puffs needed a better sauce ( Too mustardy) Their consistency and presentation was definitely on point. The place was clean and service was great. The prices were on the higher side but worth a try. read more

Im a huge fan of their potato puffs here. I used to get it often when I was a student at Berkeley and even now, after 10+ years later, I always make sure I get these whenever I visit Berkeley. It still tastes AMAZING. The salt? Or seasoning inside the puff is very good, and the crumb isnt too heavy, it just melts in your mouth. Ambiance is like a cute patio type of restaurant, very casual and it has its own charm. Usually french restaurants can be fancy but i like this chill, casual vibe of Gregoire. Keep up the good business and never change! read more

Grégoire - Potato puffs - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

Found them at the Presidio Tunnel Tops trucks on a Sunday. Their potato puffs are fluffy and delicious. Generous toppings and sauce dipping. read more

This place has fantastic food. Everything is super flavorful and rich. The fried chicken sandwich has a spicy coleslaw that goes excellent with the chicken. Although I got it on the side because I wasn't sure how spicy it was, I would definitely get it on the sandwich. The chicken itself is a large portion that is fried well. It is a basic chicken cutlet with minimal seasoning, but when paired with the aioli and the coleslaw, it packs a flavor punch. The bread for the sandwich is crispy and light. The potato puffs are immaculate. The first bites of them are rich, light, pillowy, and fluffy. That is, until the 4-5th puff when you start getting full and every bite becomes denser and denser and the richness becomes overwhelming. Essentially, they are creamy, flavorful mashed potato balls that are dipped in batter and fried to perfection. I did add the garlic and cheese to mine and I would do it all again. It goes great with the aioli, but it does start to get heavy, if you're eating it by yourself like I was. I can eat a lot, however, with this food, I actually wasn't able to finish it and what I got easily could've fed 2 smaller adults. It could've been because it was my first meal of the day, but alas, this meal left me feeling like it was nap time. Glad I tried this place. You can either order at the kiosk on the side and explore the menu yourself, or you can go inside and order at the register and experience the service. read more

Grégoire - Fried Chicken Sandwich with spicy coleslaw on the side - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Was my second time trying this place. It's a cute walk up reminiscent of something you may find in New York, not in the Cal Berkeley neighborhood. On each visit, the food was a miss and severely overpriced. Each time I left unsatisfied and wish that I had simply opted to go elsewhere. I ordered the catfish sandwich, potato puffs and can of sparkling water. It was slightly over $30! Way way overpriced especially given the tiny non existent portion of catfish on the sandwich (see photo). It was roughly three tiny slivers hiding out in the over abundance of waterlogged lettuce, sloppy tomatoes and marginally flavored mayonnaise. Guess I got catfished on the catfished sandwich! I was so excited to try the potato puffs, but they were just plain bland. Plus I was charged extra for Parmesan but they gave me tartar sauce. Who puts tartar sauce on fried mashed potato puffs? read more

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The food is good, but there is not much seating. I got the fried chicken sandwich which was really good. Everything was freshly made! The potato puffs were good and an interesting twist to a side dish and surprisingly good! Would go again! read more

Delish for order & pickup- Baked salmon lavosh and baked salmon salad w large Curry Mushroom soup enough for 2 of us for great dinner!! read more

The are is tucked in a residential street and has an open storefront with a total of four benches outside. They have a self-order kiosk on the side if you don't feel like ordering directly with the staff. I ordered the tomato garlic pulled beef sandwich. I thought I'd get a whole sandwich, but to my pleasant surprise they were sliders. The flavor of the beef was rich and it was very tender. I loved the caramelized onions and pickle. I also ordered the potato puffs with garlic and herbs. The flavor was very nice; I enjoyed the crispy outside and the mashed potato inside. It was served with a sauce but I found just the flavors of the garlic and herbs were sufficient on their own. This place is on the pricier side for sandwiches and salad but the flavors are delightful. read more

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