Reviews of MERCI French Cafe and Patisserie (Restaurant)

Deb Catone

Charming and unexpected! What a wonderful place and staff! I cannot get enough of their French toast topped with bananas foster! Mrs. Brennan would be proud! I felt like I was in New Orleans Again. Fresh made Brioche bread and hand made whipped cream. Good selection for breakfast. Lunch and dinner. Save room for on of their handcrafted desserts. A gem in the desert! Friendly, professional staff. Can wait yo go back

Kim Reynolds

I had the ham and cheese savoury crepe, hubby had the bison burger. The crepe was wonderful. Full off flavor and incredibly light. It came with a salad that had a wonderful house dressing. Hubby said that the bison burger was juicy but surprisingly light. It also came with a salad and seasoned fries. The fries were very light and crispy. For dessert, we shared the orange creme brulee. It was very tasty. My only complaint is the top was not crisp. The atmosphere ia very cozy. Overall, a wonderful experience.

Jacqueline Castelazo

Great place in Scottsdale, breakfast sandwiches are delicious, Pastry selection are delicious, salads are delicious, everything in this cafe is delicious.

Annette Flores

Loved the breakfast sandwich!

Cindy Jaskie

Outstanding food, cute and cool atmosphere, and nice people. This is a great place.

Isis Comma

Delicious! All I had was the hot chocolate and even that blew me away! Excellent customer service, enough parking and the place was clean. Moderate prices. Will definitely be back to try the real food next time!

Michael Massey

Authentic French home cooking. What more is there to be said? Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, delicious renditions of traditional cuisine.

Christy Pater

Food was outstanding and the service equally great. We organized a family gathering for a group of 10 and everyone was very accommodating. Merci does not disappoint.

Russell Sanders

This place had the friendliest service. While visiting the area, we found the public bathroom locked! We stopped in this restaurant and a couple of us ordered beers and we were able to use the restrooms here. The staff was so sweet and friendly and kept checking on us.

Jennifer Morgan

My husband and I love going to this place for their amazing desserts. The team there is always friendly. Even the owner goes out of his way to make sure you are happy. We live fairly far away, but we love making the trip. You will not regret trying this place out.

Studio One Graphics

A great place for brunch, but is often very, very crowded. Be prepared to sit elbow to elbow with complete strangers, as depicted in their photos. Located right in the heart of a residential and commercial area.

Janet Ley

Rib eye sauce was overwhelmed with too much pepper. Beef stroganoff was dry and sauce did not taste good. The last straw was the $7 chocolate pastry that tasted like it was a week old. Don't waste your money.

Marc Widoff

Some of the best food ever and great service

Lisa

I am so glad that I had found this little tucked away gem. This place has the cutest French style décor with fuchsia lighting for the best ambience ever. Their pastries are top notch but don’t overlook their entrees. I absolutely love their Lobster salad roll. Generous chunks of real crab meat with avocado, shaved parmesan, and fragrant chives all on a fresh baguette. I absolutely love everything here and the owner/chef is so attentive, he comes out to see how your meal was every time. Please check this place out! You will not be disappointed.

Ove Hamstrup

Nice product but absolutely weird that can only with $20 bills. This is the first place in the US where my friend could not pay with $100 and I was lucky to have a 10 and a. 20. Folks this is ridiculous and unheard of. Please rectify

Lucy Lawrence

Great food and the staff is quite pleasant. Will definitely return.

Felldoh

great food and staff

RFM RFM

Great food, nice atmosphere. Nice employees

James Phillips

This place is amazing! We will be returning.

Leona Taylor

Wonderful menu selection. My salad was too notch. Will go here again.

Tammy Stago-moore

Beautiful food, friendly, no fuss atmosphere ..beautiful desserts. I ordered the breakfast Sandwich was delicious and includes a side salad and hash brown potatoes. .awesome coffee!

Sam Lutz

Very friendly with great food!

Mike Courtney

Great food, cute place and great service! BYOB if you'd like to partake.

Karen McGill

A "hidden gem" in Old Town! We love coming here!

Kendall House

The food and pastries are great and the service is French

Jen Hayes

Fabulous food

Leslie Rugg

Excellent food! Not the cheapest place for dinner but breakfast and lunch are very reasonable.

H Weinglass

Great place to meet your friends for lunch they don't rush you at our book club here food was wonderful price is reasonable want to go back and try their pastries next time

Not Mickey Latz

I’ve been here twice now and it was hard to give them a second chance in the first place.. but the people are not friendly, the food is below average, and I had the worst coffee I’ve ever had. I think this place has tons of potential if they can work some things out. Could’ve been a fun place to go to!

Moriba Diallo

You can’t come to Scottsdale AZ without having a brunch here! Best croissant I have had since Paris!! Worth every penny!!!!!

Sonyia Hartwell

Beautiful little bistro with authentic french cuisine. Flaky croissants, reasonably priced menu, very accommodating stafff. A great morning alternative to conventional breakfast places. Food is fresh and very tasty.

T Knight

What a great spot for dinner, escargot, salmon, all prepared perfectly and in French simplicity, Along with a very interesting wait staff and good service makes for a must try. The chef is always cooking so it’s always consistent. Bon Appetite’

Kimberly Garde

The food is excellent, the prices are reasonable, and the staff is friendly. I will be back!

Judy Lowell

My husband and I love coming here! The food is delicious and the service is great!

Dan Miller

This place is great and delicious. I come here often to have meetings with clients and all the staff is friendly - I get the best attention and customer service. The pastries are made from scratch which makes it very authentic and transports you to Paris.

w knight9

The best crescents outside of traveling to Paris. Get there early because they run out fast. Once gone they dont make anymore that day.

Numerologist & Life Coach VLOG

I was looking for cute and tasty European place and delicious crepes. Unfortunately this place was below my standards and VERY expensive. $15 for a weak latte and tiny see through oily crepe!!! Especially just coming back from Europe, what a disappointment it was. We also had eggs Benedict and it was okay, plain, on the bad of plain spinach, and over cooked oily hash brown potatoes $35. So after spending $50 we both left feeling sick from all that oil and not satisfied with good and coffee. The people who worked there were very nice and polite, but the food is not up to our standards.

Cherie F.

Cute place and the food was amazing! Thought the country music in a French restaurant didn't really go well together. And the colorful plastic cups made me feel like a toddler... but other than that it was a great place and we'll be back.

Walid Nabhane

Nice cozy little French cafe. The dessert choice is limited. I tried the chef's special apple tart which is made with frangipane. It was good but too sweet. The savory plates are better and more rare to fall on. From escargots to frog legs, it is for sure not something you will fall on in any cafe. The staff is nice as well.

laura klemer

A perfect gem! Authentic food!! Will be back to eat EVERYTHING

Ryan Somsky

Delicious food, very welcoming. Awesome, awesome experience.

edgard padilla

Love the appetizers and coffee

Steven Mullenix

The best French food in Arizona. We frequented this location while we lived nearby and will make whatever drive necessary to eat here again. The chef, who I still haven't had the pleasure to learn his name, comes to your table during your meal to talk to you and really listen and just generally be amazingly polite.

William Daniel

Excellent breakfast! Eggs benedict is superb and order the french press coffee if you love strong coffee like I do! Dog friendly, friendly wait staff and nice patrons as well.

Julie Brown

I love this place. Food is excellent and the ambiance pleasant.

Jonathan Shaw

Good food, but way overpriced.

Michelle Jassole

Great French pastries. I walk in here and the people were so nice that I bought not only some pastries but some bread as well.

Josue Romero

Ive been to Paris France a couple times and this place does brilliantly at coming close to an authentic French taste. The owner also comes out often and greets everyone and is super friendly. If you speak French this is also a place where some French speakers come and eat. I myself like speaking and they mentioned a group of French speakers come and gather every Saturday at 2 p.m. Awesome food and atmosphere.

carlos barreto

Great little place with delicious food. Breakfast is great and the dinner menu looked good. Going back.

Alicia Bartz

Best croissants ever!

Herald Duncan

My friend and l went in here to have a great time and the place was absolutely incredible with service.

M S

Brunch was great! Quiche and French toast were delicious and the service was fast and pleasant. Case delights look fantastic and taste just OK. I wish the menu were larger. Definitely worth a stop as the food is quality and the prices are mainly fair.

Michelle LeTourneau

The food is wonderful the atmosphere is wonderful. I will go back every chance I get.

Viktoriya Minasova

Very tasty food. Cute place inside. I enjoyed it.

Barbara

Always delicious!!! Music very inviting.

Gienie Rojas

Lovely. place. Beautiful plated. great Tasting food.

James Zedaker

A wonderful place. Excellent food. Great place to meet friends for a chat.

Mi Lei

Small & unassuming location. Short hours open. Mainly morning & afternoon. Food is excellent but pricey. Order & pay at the counter. Food brought to your table after prepared. Your taste buds will go wild if you get any one of the many French pastry dessert offerings.

RICHARD LANE

The chocolate croissants are amazing.

Kristian Fossler

I have lived within walking distance of this cafe for 3 years and today 9/8/2019. I have to say I wish I had tried it when we first moved here cause I have been missing out! The atmosphere of the place is very inviting as is the staff. The food was wonderful! Had an americano and the eggs royal. I think the prices are reasonable considering where it is located! I will definately be back!

Maryknoll Albanese

Scrumptious French bakery and the escargot was devine.

Benjamin Shindel

Cute, out-of-place French restaurant with great service and a homey atmosphere. I had the scallops which were soft and delicious. Restaurant is full of beautiful, French and non-French couples wearing fashionable clothing. Pastries were pretty.

Jean s

Wonderful food and service.

Leahsue Merriel

Very nice people and delicious food

katherine krzys

The food is amassing--fresh and adventuresome and oh so tasty. There it staff is most pleasant and always there when you need something. I give this restaurant my highest recommendation,

Alex Boutte

Love this little hidden gem. Food is unique and very high quality. The atmosphere is also very relaxing and trendy, mixing modern decor with French style. An absolute must try!

Deanne F

Absolutely love this little cafe/restaurant and the menu. They've updated the decor to be a little more modern French and a tiny bit more polished with a variety of 2-6 person tables and a bit of seating outside. It feels very informal and cosy, the menu is posh but the workers could be from any coffee cafe. The French chef however is a delight, a very gracious man. Salads and open faced sandwiches are must have. Seriously! They've got a small selection of croissants, macarons and fancy desserts, and a full dinner menu for certain days of the week. Make sure to check the hours it closes early most days.

Genevieve C

Buttery, fresh and crispy croissants. What a wonderful unexpected find. Great little menu with tasty fresh ingredients. Close your eyes and you will be eating in Paris, France.

Kim LocalFi

This place is so delicious! They make me feel like I'm at a French restaurant or a real French cafe in Arizona. The chef is always so considerate and commonly comes out to make sure his customers are having a positive experience which I love. What I love most is how unique this place is. I commonly go there to have my business meetings too!

mitsy g

Best Belgian waffles, soft and warm and perfectly served! Their side order of fries is a complete game changer too. Absolutely recommend!

Tim Thomas

Great authentic French food and flavors are wonderful. Indoor and outdoor seating. Pastries and savory dishes.

Samantha Hayes

Best French fries I’ve had in my entire *life* so flavorful

Laura Matthews

I really like it

Its me

Having lived in France I would recommend this marvelous delicious restaurant. The food is tre cheque.

Marty Welker

Wonderful restaurant and people. Duc the owner/chef is a fantastic person and his food is incredible. Highly recommended.

Sheree' Setz

Not impressed. Very high priced like warm coffee!

Sady Flynn Realtor

Great food and very unique place!!

Alexandra Johnson

One of my favorite place to eat

Lori Cotner

Beautiful place with wonderful and helpful staff. Genuinely kind people. Walking in the place smells amazing. So there is no doubt that the food is amazing.

J Garletts

Lo ve this place. Good food good ambiance. 4 star

Andrew Allison

it was good big bruh

Kris

The chef/owner, and staff, bent over backwards to ensure we had a wonderful dinner. I was very impressed by the quality of the food (by far the best soup I’ve ever had), the cleanliness of the facilities and kindness of the staff/owner. I will definitely be visiting again, with friends and family! 5/5 recommend!

Puneet Rastogi

Amazing Croissants and Food!

Kandy Ash

The food was great ! I just thought what a special day the weather the seating outside the fantastic musselsand the lobster salad sandwich

Cheng Yao

The brunch is very good. I have tried dinner as well and dinner is very good as well.

Marlene Smith

Really good! You can tell that they use the best ingredients and make it all from scratch. We had savory crepes and French onion soup. My son had quiche, which he said was extra good. They make their own croissants, but you have to get there in the morning to get one....they sell out fast.

Amber Pakos

ADORABLE bakery! The pastries look delectable (macarons are my favorite!), the coffee (from Matador roasters) is SO GOOD, and they make fresh baked croissants every day (they sell out quick!) I have yet to visit when they serve dinner, but it's a byob w/ full table service on certain days of the week (call to be sure what days!)

christina adams

My favorite girl hangout for breakfast and/or lunch! Yummiest Eggs Benedict w. Smoked salmon. Fresh salads. Lovely desserts. Fresh croissants.

Erica Johnson

Have been here a few times and each time is a delight. Food is always delicious and the atmosphere is cozy. Chef came and spoke with us last time. Absolute treat.

lindsay hurley

Amazing place with delicious entrees, incredible pastries and outstanding service!!!!! If I could rate 6 stars, I would!!!

Victoria Kahn

Always a wonderful experience! The food is absolutely delicious and the menu offerings are terrific. I cannot say enough good things about the food!!! You can tell the chef truly cares about the dishes and puts time and love into each one. The atmosphere is lovely and the servers are nice. I definitely recommend this restaurant!

Chris Cardinal

Easily one of the best hidden gems in all of the Valley. The food is amazing, everything crafted by hand. The service is fantastic, and the pricing is a steal. They have somewhat fickle hours for dinner but their dinner is an even greater treat. Give this place a try and you'll quickly be upset at what you've been missing all this time.

Valerie Berry

I can't wait to go back. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed. The service was excellent. The food was fresh and high quality. My only regret is that I didn't try any dessert!!

Brian Wagner

Great food. Great service. I will diffently go back

Patricia Hutton

Amazing food. I was surprised to find this gem of a restaurant tucked into a shopping center. The menu is unique and delicious and they're willing to work with you if you have things (GF, dairy) that you prefer to avoid. The Harvest salad is wonderful and the dark Belgian chocolate tart is decadent! It's now one of my go-to places for just me or a meal with friends.

khalid hasan

Merci Cafe is absolute MAGNIFICENCE on the tastebuds! If you are a stickler for fine pastries and food, Merci is a must-go-to, without question! Now .. trot on over and indulge joyously.

Lynne Stanford

Fabulous food. Charming atmosphere

angela desimone

Fun cafe style, great music and pastry

Charlene Hoffacker

Brunch is terrific ice coffee and dessert...what more do you need!

Paul Hamilton

Fabulous owners Duc and Noel, and wonderful staff Rachel, Jada and others. Freshly prepared food. Great quality limitless coffee, with Stevia available.

Douglas Wright

Absolutely the best french cafe in town. Amazing lunch and dinner. Bring your own wine for dinner and enjoy. The owner comes to say hello every time we come in.

Julie Tuttle

My most favorite place for breakfast on weekends. Love the chef's quiches, salad dressing and perfect potatoes (seriously perfect everytime). And the deserts. The chef cares and it shows, I can't help but smile while I'm there!

Jackielyn Harrington

Lovely place with great food and friendly staff.

Stephanie van de Water

Cute and chic. The food was good, mine took a while to come out (the rest of my party was finishing), the mocha was RICH. They do have a dog-friendly patio and run out of croissants.

Twin Palm

This is the real French deal! The food and pastries are masterpieces. Please support all your local mom-n-pop businesses!

Squishy Sirenita

Dissapointed. Very pricey. Ordered the Lobster Bisque & salad- since when is a "salad" a toddler sized handful of spring mix w/1.5 grape tomatoes? The flower in the bisque was pretty.

Stuart Williams

A great authentic French cafe with lunch and dinner menu hidden in an otherwise American strip mall area. A prefect spot to escape for a coffee and pastry or romantic evening

Ramona Kleespies

Wonderful intimate out of the way French cafe. I had the Lobster Bisque which was delicious and he had the Escargot which was fabulous. We will return for sure.

Sally Brauer

Nice. Loved the dressing. Lid of tempting pastries, but I didn't give in.

Kristin Caufield

Very cute place. Staff very pleasent. Pasteries are excellent. Coffee drinks are made properly. Want to come back and try the food.

Helen Janiec

Excellent entrees and lovely tea selections.

TriV Lewis

Food was decent. Weirdly decorated small cafe. Tried to ignore the roach crawling across my table. Won't ne returning.

Lyle Snodgrass

I love Merci! Duc and Noel have created an amazing experience. The food is awesome, the staff is phenomenal. I'm lucky to have a friendly, neighborhood Patisserie. Here are the offerings I tell everyone about: Croissant - Almond is my favorite. Chocolate is my other favorite. Coffee & Chai - yes, top marks. When I need to get something double-quick I get the Quiche Lorraine with the side salad and a side of fries. When I have time to dine-in I like the French Toast with Fruit, Delmonico Steak, Beef Bourguignon. I could go there every day. Sometimes I do.

Sandra Kristal

I love this place! Wonderful location, great food, food is gourmet and affordable, great staff and gorgeous inside! You feel like your on vacation in this hot spot! Everything is homemade and fresh! For 10 dollars you can get a nice size sandwich, delicious fries and a salad! There is a nice size menu with tons of unique foods to choose from. Tasty and fun deserts! My mom and sister's introduced me to this great restaurant! They are regulars! Now I see why!

Jill Marie

LARGE lunch portions! Excellent food and service!

Sally Leroy

Loverly atmosphere and delishous breakfast

Beau CS

I rate restaurants on food and atmosphere appropriate to expectations. This one exceeds in food. Absolutely fabulous taste and freshness. We had the French onion soup, French dip, Turkey burger, and Lobster salad on baguette. All we’re excellent. French dip was best I’ve ever had. And the lobster salad equally as good. Not fishy at all. One downer is they don’t serve real espresso,only Nesspresso.

John Coley

Excellent little French Cafe. Great menu at reasonable prices. Desserts to die for.