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Cafe Presse

1117 12th Ave Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 709-7674 · $$ · french
Rating: 4.0 out of 5"Yelp reviews (705)
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Hours

  • Mon - Sun7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Description

Café Presse and Le Pichet owners Jim Drohman and Joanne Herron have both long been fascinated by the food, wine and lifestyle of France. Jim left a career as an Aeronautical Engineer to train in the cuisine at l’Ecole Superior de Cuisine Jean Ferrandi in Paris. During his stay in MoreFrance, he worked at several restaurants, including Le Boudin Sauvage and the Michelin rated Le Coq de la Maison Blanche. In 1991, he returned to Seattle and was chef at both Campagne and Café Campagne.

Good for

Breakfast · Coffee & Tea

Popular menu items

Croque Madame · Croque Monsieur · Salade Verte · Steak Tartare · Rillettes de Porc

General info

Non Smoking · Full Bar · Wheelchair Access · Outdoor Dining · Takeout

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  • Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by Victoria V. at Yelp User Review2/1/2013Excellent staff, who are not only attentive during your dining experience, but will also let you sit before your whole party arrives -- nothing beats coffee and a magazine on a lazy morning at a great little spot like this, people-watching and waiting for pals to stop by. Had my first Croque Madame (holy … Read full review
  • Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by Chris B. at Yelp User Review1/29/2013I stopped in at Cafe Presse today with a friend. We were going to have A Serious Talk over coffee and wanted some place quiet and cozy. Cafe Presse immediately came to mind. When we arrived, we realized we were a bit hungry as well. I had a "Sandwich en baguette" which is apparently some … Read full review
  • Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by Mary N. at Yelp User Review1/27/2013great offerings, cool atmosphere, and the tunes? it's staff choice so roll on in and take in the 90s RnB. Definitely enhances the food! Read full review
  • Rating: 2.0 out of 5"by Danna K. at Yelp User Review1/27/2013The onion soup was to die for but after waiting an hour for the roasted chicken (menu warns that it takes an hour) I found a hair on the chicken. The waitress indifferently asked me what was wrong and I told her. She dismissively said sorry and walked away before I could even respond. How rude. Read full review
  • Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by Sam T. at Yelp User Review1/26/2013Not a place to go for a meal... But definite place to go to snack and drink... After going many times...I've come to realize this... Always get the chicken liver terrine...always... Read full review

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