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    Jill's Restaurant

    3.5 (213 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, French
    Closed • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Grilled Scallops on Mascarpone whipped potato
    Todd B.

    If you are looking for a memorable, upscale setting and wonderful dining experience for your visit to Boulder, Jill's is the place. Located at the St. Julien, hotel, the ambience swathes one in Rocky Mountain majesty. Before dinner, consider a cocktail and appetizer on the lovely shaded patio just across from the restaurant. It's more mellow than the more boisterous bar of the hotel - which also has a great vibe. (We visited in August, and they change the menu often, so some items may not be offered). For dinner at Jill's - we arrived at open, which showed a minor hiccup as they got their ovens up to operating temp and servers on the floor. However, the brief wait was more than rewarded with a crostini appetizer featuring asparagus and pepper on an aioli bed. For the main course, one of us had scallop sushi which was actually pan fried scallops with asparagus delivered on a bed of whipped mascarpone potato - the operative word here is "hedonistic"! My partner favored the fire-grilled shrimp on a polenta bed. Excellent taste there as well. Pair your entre with one of their excellent wine choices. That evening we went with a Malbec. Dessert, of course is a must. The indulgent choice for us was a black raspberry cheesecake. We are looking forward to our next Denver trip where a drive to Boulder and Jill's is clearly in the cards.

    Corned beef hash.
    Max G.

    We had a family gathering for brunch at Jill's and were delighted with the quality of the food, the service, and the ambience. Philippe, the general manager made sure that everything exceeded our expectations. I had the corned beef hash, which was some of the best I have ever eaten. Other family members had pancakes, French toast, egg dishes, flatbread, and biscuits and gravy. All were excellent. Located in the best hotel in Boulder, I expected the prices to be high, and was pleasantly surprised when they were average with other restaurants.

    Bloody Mary bar
    Gene T.

    Food had flavor but did not come out hot. Service was slow. There was food splattered on the wall we were sitting against. Eggs Benedict t came out and the eggs slid off the Benedict. We sat down and the setting with cups and cutlery was incomplete and was never really taken care of. We ordered a latte and it never came. Service was not good at all. Then while we were wrapping up someone came in and started taking down decorations?

    Dessert Cocktails after a dinner and walk on the town.
    Tammy S.

    While we only had late night drinks, they were beautiful, balanced, and interesting. I had the blood orange paloma which was a refreshing change from the regular grapefruit juice. The service was friendly, and we weren't rushed even at the last call. I will remember this place for a quiet yet nice place to bring a friend for a drink.

    We loved how our table was separated from the others by partitions which added a touch of intimacy & romance.
    Alisha Alexandra H.

    During our stay at the St. Julien Hotel, we dined at their restaurant Jill's Restaurant & Bistro for dinner. We arrived and were seated at a private table in the back dining room. The aesthetic of Jill's was upscale and inviting characterized by warm lighting, unique artwork, and colorful vases. We loved how our table was separated from the others by partitions which added a touch of intimacy & romance. One of the highlights of our dining experience was the impeccable service provided by our waitress, Jennifer. Her genuine warmth and attentiveness made us feel right at home. Jennifer's knowledge of the menu, her willingness to make recommendations, and her dedication to ensuring our satisfaction added an extra layer of enjoyment to our evening For cocktails I had the Paloma made with Herradura Blanco tequila, Giffard pamplemousse liquor, lime, & grapefruit soda. The Paloma was a refreshing grapefruit drink with tart grapefruit & lime accents. For Zero Proof Cocktails we tried the Canyon made with Pineapple, Orange & Cranberry Juice, and Raspberry. This was a fabulous rich bodied fruit mocktail that was pineapple forward. For Salad we split the Grilled Pesto Caesar made with toasted pine nuts, pecorino, piquillo peppers & crostini. "This is the best Ceasar I have ever had" was the first thing Ross said after his first bite. The creamy pesto Caesar dressing generously coated the salad which was deliciously cheesy, garlicky & herbaceous, brimming with pine nuts and zingy piquillo peppers. A must order at Jill's (make sure to ask for extra dressing, cheese, and piquillo peppers)! For Starters we had the Camaron Frito, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, and the Garlic Fries. The Camaron Frito was made with crispy fried shrimp, corn relish, pickled red chili mayo, lime & cilantro. The shrimp had crunchy golden exteriors and hearty, juicy interiors. The corn relish & pickled red chili mayo added acidity and a spicy kick to the shrimp. The Crispy Brussels Sprouts were tossed in Beesquared local honey, sea salt & chili flake. The brussels sprouts were amazing - they were light and had perfectly crisped leaves. The Beesquared honey coated the sprouts in sticky sweetness and the chili flake added subtle heat. For Main Courses we had the Pan Seared Verlasso Salmon & the Wagyu Top Sirloin special. The Pan Seared Verlasso Salmon was made with teriyaki glaze, sesame pea shoots & yuzu aioli. The salmon was piping hot and had a flaky texture that fell into succulent bites. The teriyaki glaze added a savory and slightly sweet component to the fish. I loved dipping the salmon in the creamy & tangy yuzu aioli. The Wagyu Top Sirloin special was paired with diver scallops, local jalapeño & Tillamook cheddar elk sausage, and grilled German potato salad. The sirloin had a supremely tender and juicy bite with intense red meat flavor. The elk sausage had a savory and robust taste that brought additional depth and complexity to the special. To finish our dinner, I enjoyed a glass of Chardonnay & Ross had hot tea. What a meal! We loved dinner so much, we went back to Jill's another two times during our stay at the St Julien.

    Before it got busy.

    Came for a second time for lunch/brunch with the family on Christmas Eve. It was lovely and my dad declared that the chicken sandwich was "the best chicken sandwich" he's ever had. Can't wait to come back for dinner with my husband!

    Tots
    Jeanette R.

    Pretty darn delicious. Great attentive service and a lot of good menu choices. Nice atmosphere inside, but, I have gone in the past and sat outside in the patio. We had the tots, which were mashed potato cubes with a light breading and a lovely cream sauce. The brussel sprouts were charred and seasoned with balsamic and granola. Warm olives - what can I say? Always tasty. Steak frites and a small salad, was a perfect entree. Also, had the Moroccan vegetables with lamb. Lots of veggies that had a slightly spicy tang to them. Caramelized and served with lentils, would have been super good alone without the lamb too.

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    Brasserie Ten Ten - Pate

    Brasserie Ten Ten

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    0.1 mi•Central Boulder
    •$$$

    Ari was just so amazing and gave the most amazing drinks! Great service! I really enjoyed my meal…read moreand my many beverages.

    After a lovely day walking around Boulder, the Husband searched through Yelp and found Brasserie…read moreTen Ten as a nice option just a couple blocks off Pearle Street. We walked in without reservations on a Saturday evening and was lucky to have the option of dining inside or out. We were seated in the corner, which was fine except for the flies that would get trapped against the window and buzz right around us. There weren't really any other tables in the middle of the restaurant available, so we sucked it up. During the day, it was very brightly lit. But once the sun goes down, it doesn't become very dark. We were given menus by the hostess, but there was a slight delay with water service and what not. Eventually, our waiter did come by to talk a bit more about the menu. (I should note that the table was only set for a party of two and we were a party of four. So, it wasn't until our first dish arrived did they notice that we were missing tableware and plates for the rest of our party.) We mentioned that we'll be sharing a bunch of things, so this is what we ordered: The food came quickly and we did have to make room immediately. I do wish they would have paced it a bit better though. * Beet Salad $15 - They were kind enough to split this in two plates right off the get go. Since it's called a Beet Salad, I did expect a bit more beets than what was given. 3/5 * Roasted Bone Marrow $16 - This was a gorgeous presentation with three bone marrow halves topped with a little red trout roe. The accompanying buttered crusty bread was just wonderful. Although not everyone enjoyed the fig vinegar, I loved this dish! 5/5 * Fried Anchovy Stuffed Olives $12 - My mistake was seeing "fried anchovy", so I was surprised when the olives showed up. It was a lot of salt on salt. It was just okay for us and was the last thing on our table. 2/5 * House Pâté $18 - Another wow dish! The house pate was delicious! The Little Gal pretty much planted that in front of her so she could just focus on that. We did need to order more bread to enjoy all of the pate though. 5/5 * Tartare De Filet Mignon $20 - This was another favorite dish of ours and we ended up ordering another! Loved the red trout roe and crostini that came with it. 5/5 * Moules La Marinire 1 lb $27 - The mussels were so well cleaned and the sauce had so much flavor. It also came with a crusty piece of bread to soak up all that amazing sauce. 5/5 * Peach Cobbler - Before we ordered, I did ask if they had a dessert menu as I wanted to gauge how much food to get based on what desserts were available. Our waiter mentioned they had only two peach cobblers available and could put one on hold for us if we wanted it. And he did rattle off a few of their regular dessert items too. Since this peach cobbler seemed so exclusive, we did ask for that to be on hold for us. When it did arrive, I was a bit disappointed. It wasn't sweet enough for my preference. I'm not sure if it was because the peaches weren't sweet or there was a lack of sugar in the cobbler portion. 3/5 * Beignets $12 (to go) - As we were leaving, I asked one of the floor managers if they typically do something for birthdays and he confirmed that they do. He then asked if they had missed something, so I reluctantly told him that they did. The Husband did mention to the two waiters that we were celebrating a birthday, so he had told the staff. I thought that maybe because the peach cobbler took a bit longer, maybe it was forgotten. He apologized profusely and offered to send us with an order of beignets. We were pretty full and had a drive back, but he insisted and said it would only take a moment or so. So we agreed and I waited for it. The order came with 10 little freshly fried doughnut holes, lemon curd, raspberry gelee, and strawberries. We headed to the car and I enjoyed a few there. They were just okay though, nothing really special. 3/5 Overall, there were some really great highs and a couple of lows. I appreciated how the manager tried to make up for the error and did ask where we were seating, so I assume he could address it with the staff. We REALLY loved certain dishes and would return again for those. I would still rate this highly because we did have a generally good experience. 4.5 stars

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    Brasserie Ten Ten - Raspberry sorbet so tasty!

    Raspberry sorbet so tasty!

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    Brasserie Boulder

    Brasserie Boulder

    4.6(10 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    13th Street in Boulder is well known for its collection of comfort food and eclectic mix of…read morecuisines from Dumplings to Indian fusion, so it's no surprise that nestled near University of Colorado is Brasserie Boulder/Cafe Aion, a Spanish-French restaurant. As a former bookstore, this restaurant has a lot of charm that makes for a cozy ambience, especially on a Sunday afternoon. We had a mix of mix of French and Spanish cuisine, starting with Truffle Fries, followed by Beef Bourguignon and Shakshouka, and ending with Basque Cheese Cake. I also had French Press Coffee as well, and just to get that out of the way, wow, such a good coffee! I'm an espresso and Americano purist, and somehow this French Press tasted like a very good Americano with a more nuanced, sweet chocolatey taste. But enough of that, let's get to the delicious food, and yeah, they are all so good! The Truffle Fries to start is just seriously addicting with its potent combination of Parmigiano, parsley, and white truffle oil. In fact, the ketchup is completely unnecessary and detracts from the deliciousness of the fries. The aioli provided adds another twist to the fries for variety, too. The Beef Bourguignon is surprisingly soft and delicate, but never bland or mushy. It plays that fine line beautifully and it is a delight and comforting to eat. The beef is tender, yet savory. It's appropriate that Bourguignon has a red wine reduction component because this dish is as nuanced and delicious as fine wine. Now going to the Spaniard side of the cuisine, the Shakshouka fires it up with a tomato and egg stew that's bursting with flavor! There is balance with the acidity and cheesiness, coupled with one of the tastiest flatbread I've had in recent memory. Finally, the Basque Cheese Cake, named after the Basque Country in Northern Spain, absolutely delivers as a dessert. This isn't an ordinary cheese cake because of the dulce de leche and candied pecans. I just love having the playful contrast of the semisoft cheese cake with the sweet and crunchy pecans. The Dulce de Leche adds another layer of sweetness that is so delectable. It really is 3 different way of sweetness that all works so well together.

    It was ok but not very French. I was hoping for some great onion soup, coq au vin, etc. Everything…read morewas fine just not worth another visit

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    Flagstaff House Restaurant

    4.1(586 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Flatirons
    •$$$$

    I love Flagstaff House. Exceptional professional friendly staff. The cuisine is delicious and…read morebeautifully served. The setting is magical. Perfect for a special evening, birthday or just a wonderful treat. I have been to Flagstaff House many times and enjoyed it. Highly recommend Flagstaff House. The staff is very attentive. This morning, I was commenting that whoever hires the staff is doing a superb job. Seriously, every one is perfect. I also appreciated the fact that we were not rushed. The five course dining experience was very enjoyable. In addition, the portions are perfect. Not too small or too large so we could enjoy every serving. Thanks to the chef for the beautiful servings - very creative. I look forward to returning. It is expensive but worth it!

    Incredible views. Food was pretty good although I found the whole menu to be a bit too salty. Some…read moreof the portions were too small and overall too expensive. To start the amuse were cute fun bites. The bread and butter was absolutely delicious. The white asparagus was yummy but I found the whole dish to be kind of dry and needed a knife. Next the halibut was a yummy dish. Cooked perfectly. Found this dish to be a bit too salty and small. The quail was the most memorable dish. Cooked extremely well. Could've used more sauce and I found it extremely difficult and messy to eat with the plate it was on. The lamb was tender and very flavorful. Could've used more sauce. The panna cotta was aromatic and very good. Could've been deeper. The small desserts were very cute and yummy. The caramel was my favorite. Found the other two too small. The Paris Brest was light and super yummy. There could've been more filling. Pastry was perfect. Prosecco was nice and a good pour. The red wine pour was too small for price. Overall service was good but felt overbearing with the amount of servers standing and walking around. Valet was nice service. Outside area was beautiful. My mom tripped down the stairs though. Needs to be lit better at night, even for younger eyes it was too dim. Great experience for a special occasion. Would appreciate bigger portions especially for price.

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    Frasca Food and Wine - BURRATA E ZUCCA
 
 burrata · winter squash · walnut · purple carrot · truffle vinaigrette

    Frasca Food and Wine

    4.2(658 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Whittier
    •$$$$

    Five plus plus! Magical birthday evening at the chef's table. As others have commented, service is…read morestellar. We were greeted by Exec Sous Chef, Kellen, got amazing smiles and insider notes from Jordan. Jeremy served great wines with all the notes! And both the server with great glasses and the other with an adorable dimple, made the whole experience delightful!! And the food was priceless. So much thought in each detail. The pastry chef, Annaliese (?) put such care into each dish. The finger limes on basil panna cotta with arugula gelee were a real chef's kiss. The mussels with tuile toasts and baby cornflowers (that we watched Chef sprinkle with tweezers) was beyond! My favorite pairing was the sea bream with baby gourds and champagne. As everyone's photos attest, this is an art form!!! Loved from the first bite potato puff with caviar to the last grappa truffle. Mostly it will be the warmth and smiles that are remembered!! Much appreciation to all for making our visit so special.

    What to say. What to say. Well let's start with the good. Exceptional service in a beautiful…read moreenvironment that has spent an inordinate amount of time paying attention to detail. The platings were quite beautiful. The wine pairings were a delight. My expectations were set high, as their many accolades suggest. We both got the full experience with their friulano tasting menu. And also added on the caviar course. That may have been the only highlight of the meal. And I say that because the cheesy potato it was served on was absolutely delicious, although it was an odd pairing for the flavors of caviar which did not elevate the caviar in any way. The cheesy potatoes seemed clunky and too rustic to enhance the caviar. It would have been better served with a red meat or heartier protein. After that, absolutely nothing stood out to me as being uniquely delicious. The squid ink pasta was a major let down as the squid ink was so overpowering in the balance of the dish. Probably my least favorite course, although even that is debatable. This was a very salty dish, the first of many to come. One of the major takeaways from the meal as a whole, was how overly seasoned everything was. I am a salt fanatic and I really enjoy salt, however nothing seemed balanced when it came to salt. Just way too salty on several courses. Almost as if their proteins had been in a brine just a little too long. Although that's just a guess.... I'm glad I had the opportunity to try this restaurant however I would not go back again. It has been my experience that some places, once they earn James beard and Michelin recognition, almost give up. As in point Joel Robuchon, who lost their Michelin status. Highlighting more locally grown, seasonally harvested ingredients and showcasing them to their fullest potential in unique and innovative ways is much more impressive than caviar on cheesy potatoes. Btw, the cheesy potatoes, if served in a smaller portion, would have been an excellent accompaniment to the very salty red deer course. The desert course looked pretty and some elements were good, however not innovative nor original. Quite the lackluster afterthought, which again, was subpar.

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    Overview of the dining room

    Frasca Food and Wine - A course of Colorado Lamb Loin with Black Figs at Frasca Food & Wine.

    A course of Colorado Lamb Loin with Black Figs at Frasca Food & Wine.

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    La Belle French Bakery - LES MINI COOKIE AU CHOCOLAT

    La Belle French Bakery

    4.3(72 reviews)
    11.7 mi
    •$$

    Some restaurants serve food…read more La Belle French Bakery serves edible works of art. The moment you walk through the door, it's obvious this isn't a place that cuts corners. Between the pastry case that looks like it belongs in a museum and croissants so perfectly golden brown they almost appear artificial, every item seems to have been crafted with an almost unreasonable amount of care. I ordered the breakfast croissant, a black coffee, and a blueberry muffin. Now, I firmly believe a bakery's coffee should be judged the same way a singer is judged performing acoustically: no fancy tricks, no backup dancers, nowhere to hide. If your black coffee is excellent, everything else is built on a strong foundation. Thankfully, La Belle passed that test with flying colors. The breakfast croissant somehow managed to be both delicately flaky and impossibly soft at the same time. Every bite left a trail of evidence on my shirt that I regret absolutely none of. I'm fairly certain the croissant received more quality control inspections than my first apartment. The blueberry muffin was equally impressive, striking that magical balance between homemade comfort and professional craftsmanship. But if I had to describe La Belle in a single word, it would be love. You do not create food this visually stunning and effortlessly delicious unless the people behind it are deeply passionate about what they do. Every pastry, sandwich, dessert, and loaf of bread seemed to radiate the kind of attention to detail normally associated with Swiss watchmakers, NASA engineers, and grandmothers preparing for a family gathering. I've had plenty of delicious meals before. What stood out here wasn't just the flavor - it was the unmistakable feeling that every item was made by people who genuinely care about their craft. The passion wasn't subtle. It practically walked out from behind the counter, introduced itself, and insisted I try another pastry. By the time I left, I had already started recommending La Belle to friends. Between finishing brunch this morning and writing this review tonight, I've probably talked about this bakery more than any reasonable person should. And honestly? I regret nothing. 10/10. I'll absolutely be back.

    This place looks really great from the outside. When you step in there are tons of pastries and…read morecake cakes. Very exciting. We chose a shirt today. And a mushroom Swiss cheese quiche. Surface is very slow The counter person actually forgot our lemonade and I had to go ask for it. The bread on the sandwich was very tough and only toasted on one side. The ratio of ham to bread and cheese was not good. All and all for the sandwich too. The quiche was pretty good. It gets a three. Did not take away any pastries but maybe you could check it out when you stop by

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    La Belle French Bakery - Le Chou de L'ètè- This summer dessert has a pâte a choux base with sweet craquelin, filled with strawberry mousse and pistachio paste.

    Le Chou de L'ètè- This summer dessert has a pâte a choux base with sweet craquelin, filled with strawberry mousse and pistachio paste.

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    Foolish Craig's Cafe - Corned Beef Hash

    Foolish Craig's Cafe

    3.9(845 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Downtown
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    A solid Boulder brunch with standout mains, friendly service, and one miss on the sides…read more Executive Summary: Despite a packed Sunday crowd during the Boulder Marathon, Foolish Craig's delivered a very good brunch. The Reuben and Hippie Burger were both satisfying, service was friendly and efficient, and portions were generous without being excessive. The onion rings were the only disappointment. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon during the Boulder Marathon, and the restaurant was slammed. Even so, we were seated after only about 15 minutes on the waitlist. We ordered The Reuben with onion rings, the Hippie Burger, and their take on an espresso martini. The Hippie Burger was an especially good bite--the slight heat from the jalapeño paired perfectly with the rich egg. The Reuben was also very good, with nicely fried bread and a well-seasoned corn hash. Nothing felt overly greasy, and the portion sizes were just right for a filling lunch. There was a mix-up with my side, and fries arrived instead of onion rings. Our server, Kailen, quickly had a fresh order made. Unfortunately, the onion rings themselves were disappointing--too heavily battered with not enough onion. Kailen was friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout the meal. Overall, a very good brunch experience. I'd happily come back to try more of the menu and would recommend Foolish Craig's to others visiting Boulder.

    Okay so about a month ago, I found this restaurant hoping to try out a niche place that would make…read morefor a great brunch in my few days in Boulder. When we got to the restaurant, I told them the name the waitlist was under and it took about 10 minutes to be seated. We ordered multiple plates of food, I had the Foolish Huevos and my friends ordered Challah French Toast with Two Eggs and Potatoes and the Belgian waffle with Two Eggs and Potatoes. We got there at about 12:50pm and they close at 2pm. When we got there, there wasn't much of a wait outside and multiple tables both inside and outside were open. My friend went to use the restroom about 10 minutes after we arrived and they brought out the food during the time he was gone. We waited for him to eat, within the time he was gone, our serve came up to us a couple times and asked how the food looks, we said great thanks and that we were waiting for our friend. He came back and we began eating. As we started eating, about five minutes later, the server came back and asked if we were ready to pack up. We were kinda shocked because they had no one waiting and were far from closing but we just said no thank you and we were still eating. A few minutes later she came back and asked my friends girlfriend if she was done with her plate, keep in mind that her plate is still full of food and her fork is literally in a piece of the waffle and she's chewing. She couldn't respond and put her hand out because the server started pulling the food away. My friend spoke for her and said "wait she's still eating". She apologized and said she must have misunderstood. We all kinda laughed about it after but got a little annoyed just because she kept coming every few minutes to check if we were ready to leave and we didn't know why we were being rushed so much. And there were plenty of open seats inside and they are still open for almost an hour. We continued eating and as I was talking, my friend was looking at me and then said to our table that the server was staring at us which was kinda weird but he's like "It's okay, just keep talking" I proceeded and then he said "oh she's now coming over again" and I was really hoping she wasn't. She came up again and asked if we were ready and my friend didn't even respond, he just looked up at her and looked annoyed because by this point I mean it was kinda ridiculous. We had been polite every single time and it almost felt like someone was playing a prank. She apologized and said it appeared he was staring at her. That was the funny part, she was staring at us but even if he did look over, none of which is a indication we are ready to leave, I could see raising your hand or making the classic check symbol as calling someone over. Although if someone is just looking around the restaurant because they do have art everywhere too, that shouldn't mean they want another check in but even with all that context, that wasn't the case. At the end of the brunch, she provided the check for him and it was weird because usually when you give the check you give them some space to give the tip but she leaned over my side of the table and stared at what tip he was leaving her. The whole experience was kinda weird on the service bit. The actual taste of the food was decent. However, the portion sizes were really disappointing because they focused more on presentation rather than anything else. The Belgian waffle wasn't even a full Belgian waffle, it was literally half of one covered with a few pieces of fruit and that sucks because a restaurant knows what it's doing when they present it like that instead of just giving you the actual thing you ordered which would be a complete Belgian waffle. On top of that, they offer fresh fruit which is very little fruit and Nutella which sound like they come with the waffle and French toast and then are separate charges that aren't mentioned until the end. Honestly, it's just annoying that a place wouldn't just tell you that or say something like, "Would you like to add fruit with that? It'll be $1 extra if that's okay with you?" And we would have said no because we didn't want extra fees but I know that's how they get you, which lacks transparency and genuineness. Despite that, I'd also like to mention that on the menu it says with choice of fruit for the waffle and choice of Nutella for the French toast. And one friend got fruit and the other got Nutella so it's not like they got multiple, they did choose one. Now based on the wording, it doesn't sound like an extra cost to me especially since there isn't any fee shown on the menu where it says that. I've honestly never seen that and that's kinda ridiculous because that means they don't write it, they don't say it but they do charge it. That literally doesn't make any sense. And inside the restaurant atmosphere, it was a bit annoying to have so many flies inside unfortunately. Hopefully my friends still trust my restaurant recommendations

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