We held a luncheon in the main dining room at Spring Mill Café and it couldn't have been any simpler to arrange, more beautiful of a setting or had any better staff than Laura and Lisa. Ezra ensured that all of it went incredibly well, which we are grateful for as we were arranging it from out of town. He referred us to Nathan at Simply Fabulous Flowers and Events for flowers and a cake and Marc at Wine Living for the wine and beer for this event. They were both great recommendations and they were able to work seamlessly with Ezra for an elegant, delicious and beautiful luncheon. Thank you from our entire family! read more

I have been to Spring Mill Café many times over the years. I just have to say that the service is always the BEST, the food delicious and I have never been disappointed. You feel like you are in the country dining at someones home in France and yet only two minutes from Philadelphia. Highly recommend. read more

One of my new favorite places! Ate there on a Saturday night, at in the "farm house" and really enjoyed the decor. Staff was attentive and courteous. Mushroom salad, rabbit and apple bread pudding were all excellent. read more

Eaten there several times- always great except last time, last week- don't order haddock (tasteless), and the nuts in the endive salad were old and had a funky taste. Service is impeccable. Partner had short ribs with a lot of gravy and a corn pudding which she said was also tasteless. I took my haddock home and threw it out. My partner did not eat the corn pudding. She loved the coconut cake though. What a waste of $63. read more

I live in the area and have been going to the Spring Mill for that last couple years. The food is always expertly prepared and I have never had a disappointing meal. I can't wait for warmer weather so I can eat on the patio! read more

Spring Mill Cafe - French Near Me - Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

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BYOB (it's ok I had my homemade Bloody mix in the car w/ Tito's :-) great place great food MAKE A RESERVATION! parlevous france!

First the good. The food was excellent, though the chicken liver pate had way too much truffle in it. The lamb chops were meaty and cooked perfectly. My wife enjoyed the asparagus soup and a filet mignon, which was tender and succulent. Our waiter was friendly and attentive (hard not to be in a place this small). The only bad as far as the restaurant goes was I called and left a message on their answering machine around 2:00pm as to whether we could get a table for two that evening. They never called back. I had to call them again around 4:30 to inquire about the table. Now the other part of the review isn't really bad, and it has nothing to do with the restaurant. Sitting amongst the other diners was like jumping into the stagnant deep end of a pool of pompous douchebaggery. Sitting better the two tables we were seated between was at the same time both interesting and appalling. The people watching and conversation eavesdropping were A++ though! From one table (ages probably early 20s through early 60s) we learned about buying a Lamborghini and how they fly you to Italy to have it custom fitted, fishing at Peace Lake park, buying ocean front property so you'd have your own private beach and lots of talk about smoking weed. On the other side we learned about solid gold pinky rings (on the men), to being a manager at Hermes and how the employees know who's the boss. Again, these observations have nothing to do with a find dining experience here, but the pretentiousness of the diners made the late Saturday seating at Le be Fin seem like hanging out at McDonalds. read more

Whenever I visit the Philly area, I make sure to eat at Spring Mill Cafe. I'll usually get whatever is on special and have never been disappointed. read more

EDIT : Returned to Spring Mill Cafe last weekend and was very impressed with both the service and the food, to the point that I'm back on Yelp to give them that 5th star. The Cassoulet was to die for ! As far service, everyone was very attentive and the manager checked in with us often to make sure things were going as promised. Spring Mill Cafe is becoming a regular spot for us ! read more

The food is unattractively plated, poorly seasoned, expensive and boring. There were five of us and two people got their dinners after the others had finished eating. It is overpriced inauthentic Moroccan food. For example, the chicken liver pate was completely tasteless, as was the pate de campagne. The dessert was good. read more

Great little BYOB only minutes from my house in Conshy. Can't believe it took us this long to try! Loved the farmhouse atmosphere, fantastic service and best of all the food. The quality of the food and freshness of ingredients reminded me of the quality type of restaurant only found in the city. The cheeses, salads and the filet entree were all delicious and top notch quality. Love when there is an attention to detail on every course from breads to salad to the main courses. We were excited to find such a gem in the suburbs and best of all, it's minutes from our house. We had a very early Sunday dinner, but we're still surprised that the restaurant wasn't more crowded. read more

Fabulous brunch place. Excellent service and very fresh choices. Our waitress Lisa was friendly and helpful. We had a great brunch relaxing atmosphere and never rushed. Water and coffee were refilled. Food was plentiful and oh so delicious. Came from New York and worth the trip. read more

The setting is home-style, but the prices are upscale for this area. We were not impressed with the food. It was not bad, but it was certainly not worth the $25-35 price per entrée. The family who runs the restaurant is very nice, however, and service is good. This is the kind of place you'd go to if you'd like a break from cooking at home, and are willing to pay extra for the feeling of home, but don't mind an average-tasting meal. We probably will not be coming back. read more

EXCELLENT food. The best and freshest entrees I ever had! Service started out great because we got there early but once it became crowded they forgot about us. Had a little sticker shock when the bill came. Since its a BYO I guess we were expecting a smaller bill but we did have apps and dessert. Overall, a great dining experience. Give it a try. Will be going back to check out the brunch. read more

The food tastes good, but very limited vegetarian options. The staff is friendly, the place is cozy and comfy

Had been here for dinner several times before -- always great -- so when it came time to plan a major birthday party for my wife, this place popped into my mind easily. The barn building is available for rent and is incredibly quaint, with exposed wood, spiral staircase, country knick-knacks. Ezra, the owner, worked with me to tailor the menu, and was very flexible. The staff were friendly and fantastic, and the food was fabulous. I would highly recommend Spring Mill Café for both a nice dinner and a small-medium-sized gathering (parties of 18-25 are optimal) in a warm comfortable setting. read more

Finally got to try this place! The ambience is awesome. You literally feel like you are someone's house party being served a homemade dinner. In regards to the food, it was pretty good. I got short rib and I felt it was a little bland. Service was very attentive though. Vanilla crème brulee was super delicious though. Long list of dinner specials was impressive. Will go back! read more

Very nice and cozy atmosphere paired with great service. Great French country style food with very generous portions. Place for a date.

This is my favorite restaurant to go too! I had such a great experience it was awesome!! I started with gazpacho which was delicious, then for my entree I got the rack of lamb. For dessert I got the Daffodil Cake and omg my gosh it was amazing. Nathan was an amazing server and took us on a journey ! read more

A very enjoyable dinner, and I can't wait to go back. I had the rabbit on pappardelle, and it was succulent, juicy and flavorful. I might suggest further reducing the cream broth. Just two servers for the whole dining room, but aside from a slight lag in receiving more water early in the meal, I can't fault service at all. Our server was kind, knowledgeable, and always busy. I never felt rushed. The pate sampler was fantastic, and my favorite is the chicken truffle pate. For dessert I had the montmorency, which is dense and creamy without being too sweet. We'll be back many more times I hope, and since they're a byob, next time we'll bring a bottle of wine to go with such delicious food. read more

Delicious and authentic food. Amazing atmosphere inside and gorgeous gardens outside. Had my rehersal dinner at the Spring Mill Cafe in 2004 and it couldn't have been more perfect! Still dine there and the food and service are consistantly great. Highly recommend it for a nice night out, a gathering of friends, a rehersal dinner. I believe they hold weddings there too. A true gem that must be experienced! read more

Haven't been there for many years, but need to go back more often. Food is very good, service was great and the setting is very nice. Really like the fact that this is BYO and unlike a lot of places you don't need to yell to be heard. One little complaint, I would prefer the escargot in the traditional garlic butter, but outside of that the rest of the meal was excellent. Not a huge fan of rabbitt, but this was super tender and sweet. Lavendar cake was super light and moist. read more

Simply outstanding! The food has a French flair, but is absolutely approachable to anyone who may not feel they have a palette for French food. The ingredients are fresh, the cooking is simple and the environment is fun and casual. Go for brunch and go for dinner...make sure you bring your favorite bottle of champagne and/or wine. You can't go wrong! read more

Just fabulous! This past Saturday, the Spring Mill Cafe hosted a bridal shower brunch I threw for my sister. The restaurant was a perfect size to accommodate our party of 36 and had a decor that was very warm and charming. Every staff member was super welcoming and accommodating from the moment we arrived(Joe was awesome and schlepped our things to and from our car, including a heavy case of booze). They even printed out a special menu with a picture of my sister and her fiance on it (a really nice touch that helped make the day unique and memorable). During the event, guests kept coming up to me to say that the restaurant was lovely and just perfect. Most importantly, my sister had a great time and loved everything about the restaurant. Now onto the food. Everything was delicious! We had several options for the first two courses and cake and sorbet for dessert. Everyone enjoyed their meals whether they chose the chicken salad, salmon, or quiche. Service went smoothly and moved at a very good pace. Not a complaint to be heard. I'm sure we've all been to a bridal shower where we all couldn't wait to leave. That was not the case here. People were enjoying themselves so much I had to urge them to leave since the restaurant needed to prepare for dinner service. The event was a success in no small part to the great staff and tasty food at Spring Mill Cafe. I can't recommend Spring Mill Cafe enough. They really knocked it out of the park. read more

There are few times when everything from ambience to food is just right. I took my Mother and a friend to the Spring Mill Cafe for a special excursion. The most beautiful gardens greeted us. As we entered we then felt like we had arrived in France in this lovely stucco setting. The food, too, seemed like it had been prepared by the loving and culinarily expert hands of family.... If one could be so lucky to have such talented family. The pate with cornihon was authentic and delicious. For entrees the Duck Confit Salad was outstanding, as was the rabbit and the grass-fed burger, for someone looking for more conventional. But even that was elevated by a knowing French sensibiliy, topped with a carmelized onion marmalade! Save room for he Daffodil Cake. It is divine! I made an exception to my no sugar rule for this and it was worth it! All together it was like a trip to France-- without the jet lag. A pure delight! read more

The presentations are excellent. The food was inconsistent in quality. The cheese plate was very good but the escargot over brioche was extremely bland. My $38.00 filet (recommended medium rare) was so raw in the middle that I could barely cut it let alone eat it. My husband enjoyed the duck entree but we asked to take the leftovers home and they were never brought back. The orange cake dessert was not made in house but it was awful - dry and tasteless. We just expected more judging by the reviews and the prices. The dining area is charming and the servers were gracious. read more

Recently we held my daughter's bridal shower at the Spring Mill Cafe and I can't say enough about the venue, the service and the incredible food. We worked with Ezra to plan the event which included a tailored menu that reflected the season and our preferences. The service team was warm, welcoming and considerate from start to finish. Anyone planning a private event for up to 40 guests should seriously consider this restaurant. Our overall experience was outstanding. read more

We were turned away. Supposedly booked even though they have 6 empty tables. Menu looks good. I guess we will have try it another time ...nope. read more

Took my wife here for a laid back but romantic dinner. It was great. Wait staff was friendly and the food was very good. They used many local and seasonal foods. Ambiance is part of the experience - it feels like you are entering an old quirky French country home. Wife got the short ribs which were delicious. I got the rabbit which was good. (who would have thought rabbit tastes like chicken). As for constructive feedback, I'd suggest plating the dishes more attractively, bringing out a homemade cheese with the bread, playing some old roaring 20s tunes in the background, maybe a live harp musician, and definitely a tastier bread pudding. That said, place was great and would recommend it to all. read more

My new wife and I held our wedding in the barn at the Spring Mill Cafe. The service was first rate and the food wonderful. The combination made for a wonderfully memorable afternoon. We highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Food was great. As I am familiar with French style dining, I was not surprised that substitutes were not allowed. Everyone in my party enjoyed their meals. The young waitress with long brown hair wasn't the friendliest but our main waitetress who took our order was very nice. I was just put off by the young lady who was helping out our waiter as she bumped into me several times while serving the table behind us. She also just put the food down in front of me, there was no "enjoy" or "bon appetit" or not even a smile on her face. But still, this did not deter my liking for the food. Will definitely visit again. read more

Spring Mill Cafe is one of my girlfriend's and my spot to dinner and catch up!! We had one of our catch-up dinners just before she had her baby and we had as great a time as we always do! The staff is always pleasant and friendly. We always start with the cheese plate, as we love the accompaniments of quince paste, honey, Marconi almonds, etc and then usually share an app, each get an entree, and then dessert!! Needless to say, we are always extremely full when we leave, but it's a date I look forward to every time we get together. The food is great and the ambiance is perfect for catching up with friends and family. Love this tucked away french cafe :) read more

Spring Mill Cafe - French Near Me - Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

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My girlfriend and I ate here on a Saturday night. In summary, we were both in agreement that the high ratings that this place has received are not warranted and are certainly not reflective of our experience, which was disappointing. The restaurant itself is a very cool setting. The building is an old general store/farmhouse that you might expect to see in the rural French country side. It's filled with a lot of knick knacks and memorabilia type items. It's a nice setting to eat in. The tables, depending on where you're seated, can be a bit awkwardly positioned and close together, but nothing too extreme. When we arrived at the restaurant we were greeted at the door and quickly shown to our table. Our server brought out a bread basket containing two small round rolls which looked like they could've been lifted from an all you can eat buffet. They were cheap, supermarket quality and tasted much how they looked. We started off ordering two appetizers: the grilled octopus salad and the chicken pate. The grilled Octopus "salad" was not really a salad at all. It consisted of a few cold, flavorless pieces of octopus, of very odd texture, laid on a couple sprigs of greens. We both love octopus and were in agreement that this app was downright terrible. Spring Mill, If you want to know how to do an octopus salad, go eat one at Arugula in Plymouth meeting. The chicken pate app was ok. It was a bit more mealy than some of the better pates that I've had, and it there was an off, unpleasant, smell to it. It wasn't horrible, but, I didn't enjoy it either. I've had much better. So, we were not off to a good start at the SMC. For entrees my gf had the scallops and I had the rabbit with pappardelle w mustard sauce. The scallop dish was ridiculous, and not in a good way. This entrée was so small it would have a hard time passing for an appetizer. It consisted of 3 very small scallops on a spoonful of unimpressive carrot/ginger puree. That's it, literally, nothing more. My gf is 5ft tall and 100lbs and she was shocked at how little this "entrée" was. The taste was meh...we've cooked more flavorful scallop dishes at home with very little effort. My rabbit dish was ok, at best. The meat itself was very dry. The sauce was decent, a grainy mustard sauce, but nothing to write home about. Fortunately, portion size was generous. The presentation of the dish was poor, lacking any imagination or creativity, it was just slopped together in a white bowl, much like you would serve a bowl of cereal. We did have desert: a crème brulee and chocolate mousse that were fantastic, and the only reason I didn't give this place one star. I would go back for dessert/coffee Service was acceptable throughout the entire meal. No issues there. In summary, this restaurant has a great setting, but doesn't deliver where it counts - the food. Two stars at best. All the 4-5 star hype that you read in these reviews are definitely not accurate. We won't return to this spot. Update 23Mar2015 - This is an update to Ezera's comments below. The dishes I described above are accurate and were most definitely on his menu last summer. He responded to my comment in a private email at the time I made the original posting and had nothing to say about the "supposedly" inaccurate dishes. Now, how many month's later, he's claiming he never served these dishes in his restaurant??? Either he genuinely doesn't know what dishes are being served in his own place, or he's trying to discredit my review by falsely claiming these dishes were never served at his restaurant in Spring Mill. read more

A wonderful meal in a beautiful setting with great service. My wife and I started with the Woodland Jewel Mushroom Salad - it was a good size serving with local mushrooms and some quality Manchego cheese. From there she had the Pork Chop au Poivre and I had the Grass Fed Filet Mignon à la Maison. Both were fantastic cuts and were prepared perfectly with great sides. We finished with the Daffodil cake which is definitely not to be missed. The berries, lime, and coconut are the perfect end to a meal. They also serve La Colombe coffee if you want something warm at the end of the meal. We've eaten at Amis and Fork the last two weekends and Spring Mill was by far the best meal of all three. Add the fact that it's a BYOB and you've got yourself a great spot for a romantic dinner. A+ read more

Rustic and charming describe The Spring Mill cafe in a surprisingly remote corner of Conshohocken. While the look of the place and the menu certainly feel like an authentic French farm house, we found some delicious sounding plates to be overcooked on a busy Saturday night. Both the lapin and duck entrees were a bit dry, apparently microwaved too much when reheated for serving. Even the octopus salad special was dry and chewy, with just a few pieces of lettuce to add some moisture to the dish. The tastes were spot on, the service very (maybe a little too) attentive. But a little more care was needed in the preparation to earn a higher rating. read more

One of my favorite places...try the rabbit stew...i know how can i eat a rabbit...easy just open your mouth insert, chew, etc....

I went with my boyfriend for Valentine's Day, and the food and atmosphere was amazing! It did take a while to get our food between courses, but it was definitely a busy night! I would recommend this cost restaurant for a special occasion! read more

Never made it to the meal as the service was really bad. Arrived at 10 am with booked reservation on opentable. I was with my wife and toddler so they seemed eager to sit us in the back room away from the other two parties. No big deal. However the room had four tables and they wanted us to sit at table for two that was cramped. I was advised that the table for four at a window was not available as they had other guests coming. Ok, so be it. Took about 10 minutes to get service and was told that ot was busy. See my comment in the beginning. There were only two other parties. We just took the opportunity to order everyhing at once. After we ordered i noticed it was really cold. Eventually cofee came with croissants. They were good. Coffe cup was super small and i figured i would never get refill because service was so slow. Now it was about 1035 and im really cold. I look down and there is a hole on the floor that is send cold air straight up my back. Finally i had enough. I have to get out and fimd the waitress. Once i tell her i want the table for four she again says, "sorry that table has someone coming" i debate with her that i am here and they are not. I have a reservation. She does not relinquish this idea though. The front room has by my count four tables for four avail. So i finally decide to leave. At this point they offer me the table but my experience is ruined and i leave. Feels like a place that has regulars and doesnt really care to find some new ones. I figured they probably would do the same thing to the salmon eggs benedict i ordered. Find the sub standard piece and give to me while finding the best piece for that open table. I left af 1040 and that table was still open alomg with 60% of the restaurant. read more

Absolutely love this place. The ambiance is wonderful. The food always delicious. The staff is friendly and efficient. We come from NJ just because we think this place is so special. read more

Great restaurant, a hidden gem! Will definitely come back again. The outdoor seating is awesome and the food is solid. I would highly recommend going here read more