Such a cozy and peaceful little French style restaurant. The cafeteria style service is a fun little twist to the typical restaurant environment, the soups are always sooo good! My favorite entre has to be the indochine (probably wrong spelling? In-doe-sheen...), a nice place to escape the busy campus area from time to time! read more

I agree with Justin after getting a soggy croque monsieur, it was a bit disappointing. They should keep the Bechamel separate until it is served to keep it from getting soggy. Also the almond croissant I got was over baked, which is almost criminal in France. I guess I'm a bit pickier having sampled real french faire in France (and recently), it was disappointing that it didn't live up to expectations. The decor is good and charming rustic French. The staff is friendly, but mostly everyone I saw come in had trouble grasping the cafeteria style service. Also since some foods are actually prepared fresh, if you have a party of more than one, some people are waiting and others are eating. In France it's either all immediate, or all to-order, I had never seen it mixed there. read more

My beef (ha) with this place is that they have absolutely zero Good Vegetarian Options. I will never go again unless its solely for breakfast. I ordered their veggie sandwhich... it was a piece of lettuce and a slice of tomato on a white bun. It was laughable. Actually, it was so depressing that I have a photo of it somewhere to prove how bad it was. If I find it, i'll upload it. read more

So disappointed in the catering. We ordered dozens of sandwiches for an event and they were honestly terrible. The bread was very dry and fell apart, the sandwiches had a dime size amount of dressing and were almost inedible. They were unable to resolve the issue prior to our event. Days later When I spoke with the manager he assured me he would call me back once he looked Into the order, never heard from them again. This is the second time we have used them for catering, based on the service, this will also be the last. read more

I live about half a block from here which has resulted in me coming to this place many times for a pick me up coffee, coffee and pastries, breakfast with friends, dinner, coffee with friends, etc. it's an adorable French bakery with the most AMAZING chocolate croissants, other pastries, lunch and dinner items which include French items like snails. The staff are pretty friendly and the coffee are refillable free of charge which is nice. The interior is made to look as though it were in France with their archways, Paintings of French countryside and their music which is a French radio station. Overall it's a great place to eat with a nice atmosphere but it does get busy in the mornings esp on weekends and in the evenings for dinner. The only con is that their food is kind of pricey, more so than other places. read more

Ordered cappuccinos. After 20 minutes, they still weren't out. I went up to ask and was told that the person that started them hadn't finished them (?). After another 15 min and no coffee, I went up to the counter again and was told that she forgot...she finally brought them out 5 min after that. They weren't even good, bitter and lukewarm. I asked for a refund and was told that someone would take care of it. No one ever came back and we decided to leave. Worst of all, the OWNER was made aware of the situation and he never even came to apologize. read more

A slice of France in suburban Ohio! I love the crazy lady who yells in French and doesn't feel like helping you some days and is your best friend otherdays. I love the atmosphere at La Chatelaine, it makes you forget that you're in a neighborhood of strip malls. I think their croissants are as good as the real French ones, the spinach tarts are amazing, and so are the pastries. Open one in NYC?? read more

Excellent! You don't see as many French restaurants across the US as you do many other cuisines, which stinks because French cuisine is known as one of the, if not THE quintessential "top-shelf" cuisine. Anyways...they have a great, cozy, country French atmosphere. They of course have great pastries. The service is helpful and courteous. The sandwiches and and salads and soups are delicious! I can't believe this place wasn't packed at lunch time. I'll be back. read more

After driving by a million times, I finally popped in here with my mom for lunch. I knew it was going to be cafeteria style, but I was a bit disappointed. Everything looked (and tasted) like it'd been sitting under a heat lamp for hours. I got the french onion soup with the cheese/crouton cup, and a croque monsieur. Mom got the daily special. Her food was freshly prepared because it wasn't the standard fare on the cafeteria line. My sandwich was okay but I'd prefer to eat fresh food at a restaurant. The decor is adorable. I've never been to France but it reminded me of France at Disney's EPCOT center, lol. The exposed beam ceilings are low and the furniture and brick a brack is quaint without being caricaturish. The staff wear uniforms that reminded me of the kids in The Sound of Music (lending somewhat to the Disneyesque feel of the place). Everyone was warm and friendly and catered to our needs. The pastries and desserts were incredible. I wasn't expecting much, after my sandwich, but they were actually pretty great. We got a sampling of everything and brought it home for dessert after dinner and they were a big hit! I've been to the one in Worthington since this visit. I've learned that the baked goods are where its at for this place. If I have a meal here again I'm sticking with the soup or the daily special. read more

I was a bit confused when I first walked in to the Lane Ave. location of La Chatelaine for lunch...where was I supposed to go? Who was supposed to take my order? And was I going to be able to find a seat? After figuring out that the first counter was for pick-up orders and baked goods, I slid down to the cafeteria-style line. I waited for a while as the only person behind the counter was checking out the guest ahead of me. And then, the woman whom I can only believe to be the owner, greeted me with a bonjour and a smile. A point for her actually being French! The food was excellent - I had a croque monsieur, cream of potato soup and Orangina. It was more expensive than I had hoped for a cafeteria-style lunch, but the quality of the food helped ease my pain. My sandwich was fresh; it must have been a hot item during my visit, as they normally keep a stock on the grill. The soup was extraordinarily flavorful. And the croutons were much more delicious than average - great for dipping into that amazing potato soup. I'll be back, but I'll have a hard time choosing between the soup or the sandwich - eating both was too filling! read more

If you are going here for breakfast be prepared to pay double for less quality and quantity. The omelette was $9 and had barely a trace of cheese and most of it was folded egg without any filling.. the bacon is $5 for 3 paper thin strips.. the French toast was basically raw bread with hard as rock edges.. four triangles which is two thin slices of bread for 8.50 .. we did not try the quiche, although it looked very good and I assume it was overpriced as well.. however I would be willing to come back for a dessert and coffee only stop.. because their fresh bakery goods looked amazing. read more

La Chatelaine on Lane Ave. is a mess. The ordering process seemed too difficult for the employees as our simple order of the lunch special (soup, salad, sandwich) was incorrect not once, but twice. It was a beautiful day so we thought it would be nice to eat outside, but it was hard to find a table that wasn't sticky and filthy. When I went back in to get a to-go cup for my iced tea, I was passed by 4 times by employees before I finally flagged someone down just to get a cup. Food is also just slightly better than Panera. Totally not worth the $30 for 2 tiny lunch specials. read more

We just did pick up from here, but got the chocolate croissant was very good and pretty well priced. Had a nice outdoor patio, would be a great quick breakfast place. read more

First, let me say, I have not been to this restaurant in years due to the poor quality of the food on my last visit. I used to enjoy a nice lunch or afternoon treat here, but have stayed away for years. Thought June 1 was a good day to give it another try. I have a monthly lunch date with my gal pals and we try to choose a different place to dine each time. I was actually looking forward to lunch at this "bistro." We received a friendly greeting from a staff member and the menu and specials were explained. I was told I could not go wrong nor would I be disappointed with the Vol au Vent (Chicken, mushroom & cream sauce on a puff pastry with a creamy lemon sauce). So I ordered this entree with a side Caesar salad. The staff member took my order, wrote up a slip and then another young woman took her place and rudely asked what I wanted. I tried to explain that I had already placed my order, to which she paid absolutely no attention. I told her an order slip had already been written and turned in. She ignored me and asked if I wanted a salad, which she prepared and smacked down on the counter and then took my order (again) for my entree. So I again ordered and was then rudely dismissed and ordered to move on the the register. Her same rude behavior was used on my friends too. We found a table and nibbled on our salads, waiting for the entrees to arrive. Well, guess what, I received 2 entrees!!! I kindly declined the second. My Vol au Vent had beautiful chunks of white meat chicken, a few mushrooms and a nice sauce. Unfortunately, it was lukewarm and not as tasty as I had been led to believe. So, I did go wrong and was sadly disappointed in the meal. The Caesar salad was OK but nothing special. My friends were not over the top with their food either. Unfortunately, due to the staff member who needed an attitude check and the so-so food, I will not be dining at this establishment again. read more

Disappointing experience. I ordered the eggs Benedict, which is my favorite breakfast. They got my order wrong, so the plate went back to the kitchen, and by the time I got to eat it the eggs we're no longer runny. The staff were almost too busy the first time I asked for assistance, so I didn't bother sending it back the second time. Loved the atmosphere, but I was there for food, not to be addressed in French. read more

This is a good place to grab dessert after dinner and I highly recommend going on a warm summer night and sitting on the patio. The lights and flowers out there are adorable. My fiancé and I went here after dinner to celebrate my bday and our engagement and it was romantic I must say. We just had the cookies with the raspberry filling in them.... Oh. My. Goodness--so good. The desserts are fresh, unlike some bakeries where it seems like the pastries have been sitting out all day. The service was great--they let my fiancé try a beer he was thinking about. He ended up getting it and I had a glass of wine. We enjoyed our night and will definitely be back! read more

I enjoy the food but soup, sandwich and coffee for $17 is a bit much especially when the sandwich is ore-made and sitting in a warmer.

Nice choice of authentic (mostly comparable) French menu and patisserie options. Prices little elevated, but that is in comparison to the cost of these items in a cafe in France. Always enjoy a visit to La Chatelaine! read more

Not what it used to be. I grew up going to La Chatelaine nearly every other Sunday and throughout my young adult life. I am disappointed every time I return hoping to experience what once was quite good. The salad frequently looks like they are reusing someone else's uneaten discards and the service is paltry. La Chatelaine continues to live on an old standard that was set thirty years ago and has declined. I will not return again. read more

The food is excellent; I enjoyed it very much. And......I won't go back. Two small salads, two bowls of soup, and two cups of coffee were $26.00!!!!!!!! Twenty six dollars! Really? And the sound system BLARES French pop-culture radio which was incredibly intrusive and distressing. La Chat used to use classical music and it used to be kept to a reasonable volume, but this felt more like a tasteless nightclub atmosphere. I will not return.....it was not a pleasant or affordable experience. read more

Worst customer service I have ever experienced! They just lost a loyal customer. I ordered a pumpkin tart and palmiers for Thanksgiving over the phone. They did not tell me they closed early on the Wednesday before. My daughter went to pick them up at 2:20, they were still there but told her they closed at 2:00. They wouldn't let her take the tart and pastries because they closed the registers. I called and told them I would give them my credit card number and they could run it on Friday if need be or we would leave cash. They refused and continued to HANG UP on me! So now they will have a stale pumpkin tart and pastries on Friday when they reopen, they have lost a customer and hopefully several others, and my family won't have dessert on Thanksgiving! Now that is some excellent customer service, don't you agree? Happy Holidays everyone! read more

We've visited the location in Dublin OH a few times so we familiar with the restaurant. We were too late for breakfast (though I did get a pastry) so I had the French onion soup and brikette. My husband had a large salad. We both had coffees. I was a bit surprised that our bill was $40. Rather expensive for what we got, I thought. My items were good but not notable for any reason and my husband said his salad was pretty average. My pastry seemed old. Ok experience overall but pricey. read more

i think they helped me gained 20 lbs thru college. love all their pastries. love their french onion soup. love everything they have! read more

I've never dined at La Chatelaine, but i have been seduced by platefuls of their pastries that my friend's mother used to bring home from her visits to Columbus. The sweet little things were very close in form and taste to what I've consumed in Europe. I also remember a cake topped with fruit that was refreshing and rich at the same time. How i would relish one of their apricot croissants with a nice cup of coffee right now! read more

A cozy, welcoming cafe with all sorts of baked goods. I really enjoyed the eggs Benedict while sitting at a small table by the window. I'll be back for lunch to try their list of sandwiches. read more

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Just ate there tonight. Family of 4. Food was delicious. Staff was amazing. Very professional and accommodating. Will def return and highly recommend. read more

succinct balanced authentic flavors relaxing noteworthy coffee grounded in neighborhood my girlfriend wanted me to write a 10-word review without going off on a soliloquy read more

Great atmosphere, great pastries and more importantly, great coffee. I truly enjoyed this spot and would come here again!

Delicious coffee, amazing tarts, yummy breakfast sandwiches (best French bread ever!!), and fantastic Croque Monsieur!! Mmmmm mmmmmm!!

I went here for lunch. The food is alright, but the desserts are worth the money. Otherwise it's a cafeteria setting. I chose to sit on the veranda and watch the traffic. The food and atmosphere leave something to be desired. Not the worst but by far not the best. read more

French food, French music, French decor...YES, S'IL VOUS PLAIT! Let me just say that this was a great place to take my pregnant friend! They have entrees and little plates, so she was able to keep ordering little extras until she felt she had enough. Their quiche, croissants, pastries, and omelettes are all amazing and the freshly pressed tea was simply perfect. If I lived in Columbus, this would be my happy place. They also have outdoor seating and allow pets in the patio area, but it was too cold to eat outside when I was there. read more

Yumm! La Chatelaine is a cozy, charming, relaxing place to dine. The food is very rich, particularly the desserts. In fact, I'm just gonna go ahead and say that the desserts are probably the best items here. The creme brulee is a little heavy on the egg flavor, but otherwise no complaints. I also had one of their dessert specials, which was a scoop of Graeter's ice cream (probably from next door) topped with this hot chocolate fudge, caramel, and whipped cream. Probably not the most authentic French dessert, but hey, it was really good. For my main entree I tried their jambalaya, which was pretty decent. It had quite a bit of sauce though, but otherwise great flavor throughout and a good portion size, too. I'm not sure how authentically French this place is, since I've never been to France before, but i did enjoy my meal. The service here is lovely, didn't have a problem at all. They also have a cozy room in the back with a fireplace and bookshelves and a big homey wooden table that is great for groups! read more

Breakfasts food is nothing special and way overpriced. Bland deli sandwiches and basic salads. The dinner menu is much more impressive. I usually come for be desserts and coffee. And I love the rustic feeling of inside of the restaurant . The service is relatively quick and friendly. I did have one bad experience that mad me not go to this location for years. While eating the creme brûlée I had ordered, I noticed a silver bristle in the plate. It was if the kitchen staff might have been scrubbing too hard and it might have come off a brush at some point .. Anyway, I understand these things happen. People are human and make mistakes . I thought , let me bring it up to the girl at the cash register and see if I could get another one. Nope. What I got was rude af attitude. She said " well, you already ate half of it soooo.." I was shocked. I honestly was so shocked I didn't know what else to say other than ok I just wanted to let you know so they can be more careful . I was so mad she didn't apologize or offer me another one or a refund.. Nothing. Just looked at me like I was crazy. Hopefully they get better customer service training .. read more

It's a little pricey and the portions are small. The desserts are pretty good. The decor is cute. It's nice once in a while, but I've only ever gone when other members of my party really wanted to go. read more

Bar none the best pastries in Columbus. I love their pastries so much, I had them make my wedding cake.

Great french pastries and the best coconut macaroons I have ever eaten. Fantastic flaky croissants. I wouldn't exactly go here for a full meal, but a great place to pick up some pastries. read more

I went for dinner and while it was 'alright' it was nothing to write home about. I am a big appetizer fan but there wasn't really a great selection of them to choose from which was disappointing. Maybe I haven't developed an open-minded attitude towards food that don't involve a drive-through but I had high expectations of this place only to leave with a stomach that wasn't quite satisfied. There was something about the atmosphere that rubbed me the wrong way, too. I am going to go back and give it another go as I just may be reviewing this place a bit too harshly. I will say that the service was pretty good. :) read more

I'll start right off by saying that I really want to give La Chatelaine another try. I didn't have the best experience here, but it was definitely not the restaurant's fault. I haven't gotten around to coming back here, but I do want to come again and try some other things! I didn't even know that this place existed until my friend called me up one night and asked me to go to dinner with her. It sounded like fun, so I drove over and picked her up and she directed me to La Chatelaine. It's on Lane Avenue in the Upper Arlington area, sort of across the street from that big Lane Ave. shopping center. She was all excited about coming here to eat because apparently her boyfriend was a server here. I didn't know that, but it was also bad timing because I think we got there maybe half an hour before they closed for the night. She said that he would make sure we got served, but I normally wouldn't want to walk into a place at the last minute and expect perfection. But she really wanted to go. When we got there, I don't think her boyfriend was expecting us. He seemed surprised, but also a little annoyed to have another table because the dining room was about cleared out. I felt really bad. But it was a lovely restaurant. It looked like a quaint smaller version of a French manor. It really felt like you were in a European village when you walked in the door. It was like a mini vacation! I really liked the atmosphere and would love a chance to come back and really spend some time here because I felt like we were in a rush since it was so late. I'd also love a chance to sit on the patio - it looked so lovely. It was late as I mentioned, and it was dark inside, lit by candles and little white lights. It was very pretty and looks like a great romantic date restaurant. Pretty music was playing softly. it almost looked like a cottage inside. We were seated at a table and our server (her boyfriend) waited on us the whole time. We were by a window and seated at a table for 2 that was covered in a white tablecloth. He brought us water and then we each decided to order a glass of wine. It was really good and it made me wish that I had more time to stay and have another glass. The menu wasn't very big. There were appetizers and soups, salads, pastas and pizzas. Not too much else to choose from. I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted. It all sounded very good, but seemed unlike the food I was used to so I didn't know what to try! I finally decided on the Vol au Vent de Poulet à la Crème Fraiche. Long title, I know. I'll get back to that in a minute. But my dinner came with a cup of soup and French bread, and I ordered the Tomato Basil Soup. That came out with the bread pretty quickly. Oh my gosh the soup was so good. Maybe a bit salty, but it was delicious. And I really enjoyed the bread, especially paired with the soup. The cup of soup was pretty small, and my friend and I finished them pretty quickly once they cooled off. We waited around 25 minutes for our food. I knew that we had to have the last order of the night and hoped it wasn't too much trouble. But when it did finally come out, it certainly didn't seem like the cooks were in a hurry. It looked so perfect! My dinner looked like something out of a magazine. It was this little puff pastry about the size of my fist with sauce all over it. The pastry was so pretty. Once I poked around, I found that the pastry was like a little bowl and it was filled with diced chicken and mushrooms. The sauce was a white wine sauce. It was very good but the portion wasn't very big and it didn't come with anything else. Luckily, however, the little pastry was quite filling! It really was a quality meal, but I ate enough of it that there wasn't enough left to take home. Plus it got really messy once you cut into the pastry since that kind of held it all together. I really liked the food - it was different and I really welcome that sometimes. The prices weren't too bad, but it was about $20 for my dinner and a glass of wine. So it's definitely not a cheap place to go to eat, but it's worth a trip. The reason I can't give it a higher rating is that I felt rushed and didn't really get to enjoy myself as I would have liked. I know that's not exactly the restaurant's fault, but as I mentioned, I will try this place again. I had been eyeing some of the pastries since we had sat down - a display case was near us filled with some very fancy and appealing pastries and I couldn't help but want one. The little fruit tarts looked so cute! But sadly, I didn't get one. I was too full from my soup and chicken pastry. Plus they were obviously closed at this point and I didn't think it would be right of me to hang around anymore than we needed to. I very badly want to make another visit to La Chatelaine and try some pastries and sit and relax with a few glasses of wine. They also serve breakfast here and I would love to give that a try. I'll be back! read more

La Chatelaine is a major draw to Columbus, IMHO! And, if I lived here, I'd buy a house close by so as to be able to indulge at breakfast, which is its best meal, as far as I am concerned. La Chatelaine isn't uniformly fantastic, but its various fantastic dishes are so good as to carry the place in my list of MUSTS when I visit central Ohio. So, what are the musts? Almond Croissants, which are stuffed with almond, as well as spread with it on the outside and baked into the croissant; Brioche Royal, a brioche pastry spread with custard, rolled up and baked--a divine treat; Tarte Flambee with the thinnest crust possible, a true delight, and their Briquette ( nice for lunch with a side salad), a flaky pastry crust filled with spinach, cheese, and artichoke hearts. Their entrees are hit or miss. The vol-au-vent with chicken and mushrooms is delightful, and a few years ago, they had absolutely divine gratineed Belgian endives wrapped in thin ham, a superb treat that is no longer on the menu, sadly. I've never had anything bad here, just some things that are okay, and some, literally to swoon over. If their dinner items were as fabulous as their breakfast pastries, they'd get 5 stars!! For the brioche royale and almond croissant - I'd give them 6! read more

Amazing French food and atmosphere. The servers are friendly and super helpful if you're not sure what you're in the mood for. They walk you through their wonderful menu, and suggest the perfect wine to accompany the meal. I go to la Chatelaine at least once a week, and everything is consistently delicious. The dining room is romantic, rustic and inviting. The patio is beautiful on warm days. Perfect location for any occasion. read more