I ordered food via delivery to my hotel today as I had a late night and needed to get some work done. I didn't dine in so I can't comment on the service or ambiance. I had the croque madame (croque senior with a fried egg on top) and it was fabulous. Two pieces of focaccia or some similar type of bread with Swiss ham and bechamel sauce in between. It was superb. Very well made and so delicious. The hand squeezed orange juice was also good (although I wish I had ice but I realize that is not normal probably) and a size of baguette. Everything tasted handmade delicious and well balanced. I would definitely be back - not sure how they aren't averaging above a 4 star because their food is delicious as far as I can tell. read more

I would say historiclaly my rating has been around a 3. I've tried a fair share of their menu items such as their fruit tarte (3), breakfast special (3), eggs benedict (3) and croissants(3.5 - 4). The best thing I've had is their croissant. For their lunch items I've tried Vol Au Vent and beef bourguignon (both 3). The service always has been meh, around a 2 or 3. Today was my worst experience by far. I got a quiche lorraine and a french onion soup to go. When I went home the french onion soup did not have croutons or cheese with it, which I feel like is my favorite part of this soup. I did not realize you had to pay extra nor was I asked if I wanted this. The quich lorraine in the past has been around a 3.5. This one tasted like soap. I don't know if someone thing got into the eggs or dough but it was awful and I'd rate it a one. I was very bummed about my experience today and lack of service and likely won't be back here for a while. If I am really craving a croissant I may come back, but I feel like there are better places for quiches, french onion soup and breakfast in the area that are also cheaper. read more

Everything about LaChatelaine is great! From the amazing food to the friendly staff to the beautiful decor. Always a winner no matter which location you go to. A Columbus classic. read more

Ownership responded quickly and thoroughly in regards to an event that the community had a lot of questions about. The event was cancelled and a statement was made addressing the community concerns. read more

Went here for lunch. I had the chicken salad on a croissant and it was very good. I also had a bowl of fresh fruit. Order at the counter and they will bring you your food if it isn't ready. The server was quick and the room was quiet enough for two friends to catch up with conversation. read more

Such a fun & delightful option for a midday meal! Tried the 3 course combo-French onion soup ( do not miss the fresh cheese & huge croutons), Caesar salad & turkey sandwich. All were fresh & delicious. Hard to walk past the dessert case on the way out so picked up strawberry fruit tarts as well. Cafeteria style pick up & then tables are in 3 rooms- the rear small room has a fireplace to enjoy as well. Check it out! Great option!!! read more

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This place is great - we are not local but stopped in for breakfast- great Vibe and great food Friendly service Really neat theme and decor in a really nice part of town read more

Love going here for breakfast and brunch. My tomato soup hot and good. Hot chocolate was outstanding, sandwich and Caesar salad hit the spot. Purchased some pastries to go for latter - always a treat. read more

For me, Le Chat always delivers as a breakfast or lunch option. Unpopular opinion in my friend group, but I'm not a "full plate" breakfast eater. I prefer a coffee and a carbohydrate source. So I love the cafe au lait and a croissant from here. Since it's a European bakery, the pastries run a little less sweet than at an American style bakery. I like this, but FYI. My most recent visit, we just did coffees and croissants as a lite breakfast before my friend caught a flight. She is not local, so she was charmed. I found it as enjoyable as always. I like the dark wood, wooden tables vibe! I loved my chocolate croissant and cafe au lait with vanilla. They serve lattes in big latte bowls with no handles, so use caution when the thing first comes out! This visit, I did not have lunch, but their Casear salad and brikette are my favorite at lunch time. I enjoy the cafeteria style service, it's laid back and, if you're there off hours, pretty relaxed. Le Chat is a Columbus fav, so during busy hours it's, well, pretty busy! read more

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Excellent brunch spot in Upper Arlington. I had a Parisian omelette and it was great - eggs were light and fluffy. Also had a chocolate croissant- after all it is a French bakery. We had a party of seven and everyone enjoyed their meal. read more

Great selection and fresh country fare . Employees speak French and all of the food offerings are so delicious. read more

La Chatelaine - Sweet and salty breakfast - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

In a place known for its pastry game, we opted to go the brunch/lunch route for a recent dine-in experience. Immediately upon walking in, you see the breads, cakes and sweets that make you want to gain 15 pounds at once. Stepping further into the dining room, the place feels classic and intimate, similar to lodge. You order your food in essentially a cafeteria lunch line. The benefit is that you can see the beautiful hot dishes waiting to be added to your tray The poutine came out hot. Rather than a gravy base, the frites were covered in a bolognese sauce and topped with Swiss cheese. Unique - yes. But overall it tasted like a dish less than the sun of its parts. My wife went for the Eggs Benedict which I sampled. Four star worthy but the little side salad didn't have any dressing and really could have been omitted. I would visit again but likely stick to their popular items. read more

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What I would have expected for the area. Had the lunch combo, soup, salad and sandwich . Caesar salad was wonderful. The lobster bisque was the most delicious I have ever had. The Brie on my sandwich was amazing. Chocolate eclair for dessert was to die for. Very small restaurant and super crowded. I loved it though. read more

La Chatelaine - Lunch combo. - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Go here. The food is superb. My husband and I dined here for breakfast. I am an eggs Benedict connoisseur and they were the best I have ever eaten. The hollandaise was superb. The ham was thinly sliced. The eggs perfectly poached. The brioche light and buttery. The orange juice is freshly squeezed and delicious. Everything tasted made from scratch with fine ingredients. Honestly it felt like we were in France. Highly recommend this family and locally owned restaurant. read more

It's very different food for what I'm used to for sure. They can definitely get pricey also. The staff was very friendly and I really appreciated how fast they served our large group. read more

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Stoppped by for Sunday brunch, not quite busy. You basically fall in line, place your order and pick an open table & they bring food to your table. We tried the spinach omelette in egg whites which was the special for the day and escargot. The spinach was as bland as it could possibly be. The Escargot was okay it came with a baguette, just swimming in way too much oil. The french onion soup though was tasty. The hot chocolate was served in a bowl. Latte was decent. The glass display for pastry almost empty and sad, just had a handful of breads. We were hoping for a nice French bakery/pastry experience, not today. read more

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Tried this place a couple of times because my mom liked it and said it used to have good food. I have to say most of the stuff they serve has no flavor, kind of like those old style cafeterias where mostly old people go, except for the quiche I ordered which was so salty I couldn't force it down. Staff is unfriendly as well so there's really no appeal. If you like crappy food and rude attitudes you'll love this place. Otherwise take a hard pass. read more

Loved the warm French country feeling. Arrived at 11 a.m. before the lunch rush. I took my time looking at all the pastries and quiches behind the glass. Staff behind the counter were helpful explaining the different options. I had the spinach and egg in a puffed pastry. Was delicious. My friend has the same delicious lunch every time...the tomato basil soup and Caesar salad. There were many tables inside and on the lovely patio. We sat in the back room which was more private. read more

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Unless you're a local, this eatery can be a little confusing. There's 2 registers--one for bakery items/bread and the other one to order any breakfast/lunch/dinner menu items. You order at the 2nd register, grab your number, utensils and pay at the end of the line. Afterwards, you find a table and someone will bring your food to you. It can be a little chaotic depending on how busy it gets. I like to meet at this place for book club meetings or just catching up with family/friends over some delicious yet simple food. I like going here for brunch, lots of options--you can go for a salad, soup and sandwich combo or go for a sweet and/or savory breakfast plate like we got here. I wouldn't say the flavor profiles were amazing, it was a very simple and filling meal. read more

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Fantastic food, fresh, authentic & fresh. Such a quaint cute place, with a warm neighborhood feel.

Lots of seating. Nice selection of pastries. Had the combo with salad, sandwich and soup. The bread on the sandwich was crusty and good, the salad was fresh and the French onion soup was rich with taste . Staff was friendly - service was quick read more

Upscale ambiance and friendly staff. Order cafeteria style and seat yourself. The food is delicious. Save room for desserts!

I ordered a birthday cake for my grandson. Everyone was nice at the restaurant but when I served the cake the next day the cake layers were dry. This is not usual for their chocolate cake. In fact, I had a piece of the chocolate cake the day before that my cousin served me at her house. It was perfect. So I was surprised that the cake layers were dry. I ordered it in advance. Maybe they made it too early. read more

Late breakfast. It was actually past the 1030 end of breakfast time, but my order was simple. There was some discussion in the kitchen about it, but they went ahead and made my dish. Coffee is self serve, water too, and their French Roast is superb. My scrambled eggs were actually a folded omelette, but I was ok with that. However the potatoes were cold, so was the bacon. I probably should have skipped the late breakfast request and ordered the soup salad special. I will remember that next time. Servers at the counter are very good and attentive. Bathrooms were superb, thanks for that. read more

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I admit the cheesy stereotypical French vibe gets to me (the stripey shirts are a little over the top), but I can't deny that they make excellent French pastries and probably the best cafe au lait I've had outside of France. read more

I came in with a group of 12 (2 adults and 10 teenagers). I did call ahead, but because of construction, we were 20 minutes late. The staff could not have been nicer. Not only were they quick with service, but extremely patient as well. The food was delicious, and one of my students, who was just in France over the summer said "I felt like I was back in Paris!" It was such a good experience, we might make this an annual trip. Even the kids remarked afterwards how nice everyone was to them. Thank you for making this such a positive experience for all of us. read more

Dani H. and I recently decided to visit La Chatelaine for brunch to kick off our weekend. This spot had been on my radar for a while after a fellow Yelp Elite informed me that they had their absolute favorite croissant in Columbus. That's a pretty serious claim and I had to put it to the test! We arrived to find a packed parking lot with just enough spots for us to squeeze in our cars. This was obviously a good sign! Busy on a late Friday morning, note taken. When we walked through the doors I was taken aback by the old school, French bakery vibe and the smells of freshly baked goods. My only complaint was that there wasn't anyone there to greet us and as first timers, we had no clue how this business operated. After referencing Yelp, we learned that the process is that of a cafeteria. Grab a tray, work your way down the line, and pay at the very end. While the placement of things made this experience a little jumbled, we eventually made our way to the check out. My friend and I decided to share a cherry pastry, I ordered the breakfast sandwich (on a croissant, of course) and she went with the eggs benedict. We picked up the pastry while in the cafeteria line so we tried that first and goodness was it good! The pastry dough was flaky, golden, and the perfect home for the glazed cherry filling. Splitting it in half and sharing was a wise decision for our waistline. It didn't take but maybe ten minutes for our meals to arrive at the table and I was blown away at the size of my breakfast sandwich. Egg, swiss cheese (I opted for no meat), and a giant croissant took up almost the entire plate. I honestly couldn't finish more than half of it after snacking on the cherry pastry. I love swiss cheese in my eggs so that was a winner and the croissant was perfect. Do yourself a favor and put this adorable French cottage/bakery on your bucket list for places to try in Columbus. They even have $3 mimosas on the weekend. read more

Met my wife there for lunch. This is about as close you can get to a french lunch without being in france. The ambience reminded me of the cozy restaurants you would find there. Small casual, service was fast, met to enjoy the company you are with and slow down from the american lifestyle. Would definitely recommend this to anyone. read more

Ordered the French Toast, absolutely wonderful, the fruit side was fresh and delicious. The service was pleasant and the atmosphere was pleasant and enjoyable to eat a late lunch. Baguette was fresh and a piece of the chocolate cake (to go, lunch was filling) was delicious for a late dessert. read more

I can't tell you how many times I've driven past this place in the 17 years I have lived in Columbus. I am officially kicking myself for yesterday being the first day we stopped in. This place is adorable and the food is amazing! You're greeted with a "Bonjour!" And an incredible bakery display. Please do yourself a favor and stop in one of these days! read more

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Overpriced and service is always just meh. The food is good, which is why they aren't getting fewer stars. The place could use a good clean and update on decor. Selection of desserts is good. I don't generally come here unless I am in walking distance and there's nothing else. read more

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My friends brought these two cute cakes to me from La Chatelaine over the holiday! I loved the decoration~ and more importantly I enjoyed the texture and flavor of the cake. It was not overly sweet either~ I can't wait to try more pastries from here next time! read more

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A true French experience! The food is wonderful and the staff acts uppity and annoyed. Feels just like a Paris cafe. So take that with a grain of fleur de sel. Come for the delicious pastries and french favorites and prepare yourself for the rudeness. read more

food: very good, and quick service: kind staff, though the layout was kinda confusing (there's two lines, a food line and a bakery only line I think?) pastries: 5/5, incredible read more

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My boyfriend and I came here on a Sunday for a mid morning snack. I was craving a cappuccino and chocolate croissant... and ordered just that. Both were satisfying! The croissant was butter and flaky... but was a tad bit dry. I also very much enjoyed my cappuccino. My boyfriend also liked his order. We came at the perfect time. As we were finishing the restaurant got a more crowded. It doesn't have a lot of seating and appears as if it would be cramped with a lot of people. Overall, if you're looking for a tasty nosh come to Le Chatelaine! read more

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Good but pricey for what you get! I expected more from reviews I read - nothing really memorable about it, but definitely wasn't disappointing either! read more

I was really looking forward to having a nice lunch and it just missed the mark. First off, it took 30 minutes for our food to be ready on a to go order. Was long when we were not informed it would take that long. I ordered a Bre Sandwich toasted and when I got home I noticed it was cold and not toasted at all. The Bre didn't even cover 1/4th of the sandwich. I was basically eating bread. I also got a tomato soup and unfortunately just did not like it. However, we also got the special of the day sandwich that I thought was really good. Saved the review from being lower. It was a busy Sunday so maybe they just had a bad day. Very cute restaurant and location though! Staff friendly. Probably won't be back. read more

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La Chatelaine has a great outdoor patio for a nice day. You go inside to order, take a number to your table, and they bring the food out to you. There were some nice pastries to the left, and then you can order hot/prepared food on the right. I debated between 3 and 4 stars because nothing exceptional jumped out at me when I went. It's a great place to sit and relax outside on a patio during a nice day in UA, but I wouldn't go and sit inside to eat or go out of my way to come here for food. read more

I bought pastries for work. Got to try 3 of the 4 and they were ok. I would give them a second chance. I heard the quiche are good read more

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Sadly, this place just needs to try a little harder. The pastries and bread were amazing! I love the cafeteria style. The French onion soup was served with a side of cheese and croutons - that's not correct. And the flavor didn't come through at all. I had the soup/salad/sandwich combo... I chose the veggie sandwich - it was so sad (see pic). I had little bits of peppers & onion and a half of cucumber. My husband greatly enjoyed the escargot... so there's that! My son ordered an omelet... they used eggs from a box. Hmmmmmmmm read more

La Chatelaine - Vegetarian Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio