Where do I begin? I hate using the words hidden gem because every social foodie's review is over…read moresaturated with this term. But Cosmopolitan BLEW ME AWAY! I don't go to Fresno ever and I was blessed to be invited to dine with a group of ladies at this OUTSTANDING gem of a restaurant. From the street view the building is very non-descript except for the name across the awning. But once you park in the lot and walk through the doors you discover a beautiful dimly lit restaurant with a fully stocked bar. We sat in the private room since we were a rather large party, so a lot of us really took our time to browse the menu. Our server Felix was extremely courteous and patient not to mention professional. He took our drink orders first, let us gab and then came back for our food orders. He gave us the specials before we decided. When the food came out, our orders were perfect. I was beyond satisfied with my choice. The texture on the salmon was crispy but not dry and the pasta flavor was subtly spicy. Truly sublime! I was sad I was too full to finish my meal. Judy came by our table to refill our water carafe and none of us knew who she was. Quietly returning and very unassuming, we asked her name and began to learn she as the matriarch of the family behind the establishment. What a joy to have met her and she raved about her son Joe, the chef and shared the history about the restaurant. At the end of the meal we all indulged in some tiramisu. When Judy learned that we were there for a PTA convention, she shared she used to teach as well. What a treasure! I was beyond impressed with this restaurant. Everyone was courteous and attentive, cocktails and food were superb! If I ever return to Fresno, this is a MUST! Cannot recommend enough. For now I get to live vicariously through the reviews of all the other recommendations of meals to try. thank you cosmopolitan!

Rechelle was absolutely hard carrying the floor on her back while providing EXCEPTIONAL service and…read morewas so sweet. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was really nice as well if id ever come down to fresno again id love to come back!

I have been wanting to eat here for a while, but I am just never in the area. My mom and I were…read moredowntown checking out some thrift stores and when it came time for lunch, she said lets give Chef Paul's a try. All I can say is I'm glad we finally did. When you walk in you are greeted with a cozy area with a few tables and an open kitchen to the left side, all of the tables were occupied when we got there but luckily one opened up right after we got there. One thing I will mention upfront, and this is NOT a complaint; if you are in an impatient person who wants to be served immediately, don't come here. There isn't a lot of staff and ordering and food takes a bit of time, I think thats just fine, plus the food is worth the wait! I got the shrimp po boy with yams and mac and cheese, my mom got the fried chicken with pilaf and potato salad. The po boy was delicious, the mac and cheese was good, and the yams were absolutely fantastic. The fried chicken was even better, and I'm sad I didn't get it if I'm being honest! It was some of the best fried chicken I have ever had, second only to my Grandma's fried chicken. I can see why this place was rated as one of the 30 best black owned restaurants in the country. IN THE COUNTRY. I also got a slice of their peach cobbler to take home and share with my wife, and once again, it was one of the best pieces of peach cobbler I've ever had, and once again, second only to my Grandma's. The top crust was especially delicious, I am not sure what they did but it was fantastic! I am sad that I hadn't made it before today, but I am definitely gonna be back and will be bringing as many people as I can to Chef Paul's.

Hours are hard to work with but do able It's a hole in the…read morewall that may make you reevaluate if finding parking is worth your life to a get plate.. it is, eat the biscuits and fried chicken, bombskies Try as many times but at least once in your central Valley life time

I'm updating a review I posted a while back due to a delivery issue. Actually, their wings are very…read moregood. Big, juicy and tasty.

Nice little neighborhood place. Everyone seemed to know each other. The wings were very good! I…read moreloved the plain (no sauce) and garlic parm was good. The drinks were good. Nothing special but they did the job. LOL. The staff was friendly and accommodating. And the happy hour specials are great! I'd go back for the wings if I was in the area.

Libelula nailed it. I went with the orange chicken sandwich and tots, and both were ridiculously…read moregood, crispy, flavorful, and just the right amount of indulgent without feeling heavy. The sandwich had that perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the tots were golden and addictive. The outdoor seating is a huge plus too, comfortable, relaxed, and a great spot to just hang out and enjoy your food. On top of that, the service was genuinely friendly and welcoming, which always makes the experience that much better. I'll definitely be back.

The vibe was givingggggg It's vintage meets weird wit a…read moresprinkle of goth Staff was amazing Food was tasty, they keep it funky wit their fusion of foods The tots healed my inner child It's a downtown must try

Ordered chicken shawarma to go, and was very pleased. Chicken and sauce combined had tons of…read moreflavor. Would come back to try their other menu items

Large place to sit down without feeling crowded as tables have some distance. My coworkers and I…read more (group of 10) tend to go here during lunch because they almost always have the space to accommodate us and everyone enjoys their food. It can feel loud in there at times.

What an experience!!! And a very great first time. I came in being cursed at for waiting in the…read moreparking lot for so long but when it was time to order she wasted no time getting straight to business and ensuring I got what the F*** I wanted. The meal she said I'd like was the " Bomb Ass Shit" and let me tell ya it was packed with some great flavor!!' The fried rice was so good I never been much of a chow mein person, but this fried rice was really savory. I also enjoyed the spicy beef it has some great season and the beef was cooked so well you could till this place took pride in the meats it's served and the fresh produce as well, I killed all my broccoli hahah. I had enough on my plate for two people but I ate as much as I could and brought the rest back home. Pro tip: cook and over medium egg the next morning, warm the rice on a frying pan or Nuke it, place the over medium egg on top of this amazing fried rice and you got yourself a bomb breakfast. The ambiance is spacey, relaxing and clean, before I walked in they were mopping the floors and cleaning all tables so I know how clean it is and how thorough they were to make sure it was prepared for the rush on a Friday evening. Overall I really enjoyed me Experience, people complain about the price but for me that was more than enough food for two people and the quality of meat, produce, chicken and authenticity of style of cooking, and that personality when you first come in is something you can't pay for, and an experience worth trying. I'll be back again and thank you for the amazing food.

After seeing a few posts I decided to drive over and give it a shot. Parking was a snap and plenty…read moreof room to navigate around, being noontime I expected more congestion but not today. I love walking into a restaurant with the aroma wafting through the air and with the colorful menu it's easy to get caught up looking at all the options. Being a shrimp fan I chose the spicy dish and mentioned to her that hot doesn't bother me, she said I'll be happy with the dish. I absolutely love the service and humor goes a long way when enjoying a "Big A** plate" , she wondered why I haven't been there before this, but Fresno is a very big city and I'm sure there are other places I haven't been to either. I used chop sticks for sampling which created a smile on her face and an expression of appreciation was noticed. Check the pictures and see what you think.

I should have taken pictures of the food but I got too excited and ate them!…read more This was right next to our lunch spot - Libelula - and they had some tasty sweets! Service quick and helpful, the baker was also working the dessert counter. Ambiance is of a smaller bakery, glass display with a variety of cookies and brownies and pastries. We got the chocolate chip cookie, brownie cookie, and slutty brownie. My favorite being the brownie cookie, then slutty brownie and last the chocolate chip cookie. All good, but the brownie cookie was reallly good!

Did I get the wrong thing? Cause our donuts were dry and disgusting. Tasted like they had been…read moresitting for days. The only part that was good was the cheesecake on the top of the donut. The place was so cute and the person working was so nice but it sadly was not good! Also 11 for 2 donuts is outrageous.

Chill coffee and sandwich shop in downtown Fresno with a hip seating area featuring thrift items…read morefor sale. Plenty of natural light and tree shade keep it cool. The breakfast sandwich was huge and delicious--scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, cheese, peppers, onions, and mushrooms on toasted sourdough. 10/10. The staff loves their music, turning it up when a favorite song plays. Welcoming vibe. Check it out!

Fair style cinnamon rolls without the fair food pricing! Also she lays that icing on top properly,…read moreunlike at the fair when they skimp out and charge extra. Wonderful spot in downtown Fresno with a great vibe too!

This place is pure nostalgia for me. I've been coming here since I was a kid, and even though it's…read moregone through three different owners, the current owners are doing an amazing job keeping it going strong. The menu is very versatile with so many great options. One thing I really enjoy is being able to watch the cooks prepare the food it adds to the experience. In some cultures, people prefer to see their food being made, and it's honestly nice to sit and watch your meal come together. The gravy here is truly something special. There are times I crave just their gravy and rice it's that good. Their Chinese food is also very flavorful and authentic, and they'll make it just how you like it. The staff has always been great. I've been coming here for years, and they've really built relationships with their customers. When my parents passed, they even extended their condolences, which meant a lot. They've seen generations of people come through, and you can tell they genuinely care. It's the kind of place where the love between the staff and the customers goes both ways.

Stopped by here for breakfast on our way up north. It's the Asian American combo of dreams…read more Pancakes, omelette with chow mein and rice. We got the omelette, side of pancakes and combination chow mein all for $31. That is insane in this economy. Might I add the portions were HUGE and made another complete meal for us at home. They were so sweet and nice in there and food tasted great. Highly recommend!

Not very busy for dinner. Service was fast and friendly. The ribeye was delicious! I will…read moredefinitely enjoy again before I checkout.

7/5/25 In…read moreDoubletree Hotel. Getting breakfast for tomorrow! Build your own omelet; egg white, mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, cheese & pancakes ordered. The worker was nice, but did warn that it could be a while. One chef. They do not take calls to order. You have to go in. It's in the very back upon entering. Very nice. Safe and clean. Calm. Waited for it to be ready in a side booth by the register. Fountains going. Luckily, it didn't take very long. The worker was kind. Received shortly later with thanks. 7/5/25 Happy Sunday everyone! Omelette split. My half was Really DELICIOUS! Great veggies, especially jalapeños to spice it up! Flavorful! It came with country potatoes and those were Great too! Seasoned with peppers! Great kick! Pancakes was fluffy & DELICIOUS? Great! Even better with the blueberries and sliced strawberries! Plus, there's already leftover and definitely more! GREAT breakfast! I'm sure mother will feel the same when she gets up to have hers! Good service & GREAT breakfast! Highly recommended! Good service &