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Hyacinth Rios
Sep 18, 2026
i really, really did not want to leave this review because as someone who has worked in hospitality for 12 years, you hate to leave a negative review for a local business. however, after looking through the reviews on this page, i felt it necessary. HOT TIP FOR THE REGULAR FOLK: if an establishments reviews are packed with 4-5 stars from “local guides” and every other review is 1-3 stars… those local guides are influencers, and their reviews were probably paid for or agreed upon. it is really a shameful practice that skews public opinion and if you take the time to read through ALL the reviews here, you can see why.
we came on a Friday around 4PM. we missed brunch which my impression is the best meal of the day here, and we weren’t too enthusiastic about the dinner options as the price jump was a bit crazy, especially for the location and atmosphere of this restaurant, but we decided to give it a try and share a few appetizers and a salad.
my girlfriend and i ordered the brisket tacos, the cheesy bites & the tuna nicoise salad. this is where things started to go downhill unfortunately.
let me preface by saying our waiter was a SWEETHEART. i think he could tell we were not feeling the vibes and he truly tried to do everything he could to make our experience as best as he could— they are making smart hiring choices there because all the authentic reviews i read basically say the only saving grace is the service. i ordered the cheesy bites as “queso frito bites” because on the menu they were described as “queso frito with shakshuka dipping sauce” but i think that confused our waiter because he instead added queso frito to our brisket tacos & the cheesy bites never came. the brisket tacos were… fine. but they were doing a lot with the fried tortilla ring garnish and it’s just like, if you’re not knocking everything out of the park, why go crazy on garnish instead of focusing on making everything taste good and be satisfying? but probably the most upsetting part of our meal was the salad: the difference between the small salads and the large salad are $16 and $32, and you are only paying for more greens— our salad came with 4 pieces of sad tuna and for almost $40 that amount of protein killed us to see. it was supposed to come with duckfat cooked potatoes as well but if those potatoes touched duckfat & a pan, i’m the next president of the US. to our incredible waiter’s defense he offered to bring us more tuna, but i politely declined because i wasn’t feeling like seeing another $10 added to the bill for it. the jammy egg was the best part of that salad.
there were maybe 3 other tables there, and to be quite honest no one seemed that happy. the owner and the manager were both there, sitting together doing what seemed to be admin work, but if i could give them my most well intentioned piece of seasoned industry advice, it would be to truly scrap this current model and figure out something that makes a lot more sense for the neighborhood they’re in and the clientele they’re serving, and bring in a chef consultant with a better palate (i know this is probably hurting someone’s feelings, but someone clearly has to hear it) to improve their current standard of operations. because nothing was tasting “WOW” and that seems to be a theme from what i’m seeing in these reviews. if they do that, i think their staff’s hospitality could really shine.
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Tannia Arias
Sep 15, 2026
The waiter and the view were nice but the food was bland. I got the salmon entree. My salmon was undercooked and haf no flavor. The rice didn't taste good either. It I left half of my food on the plate. For the price, I expected something better.
Great food and some of the best customer service! Our waiter Zion was patient, knowledgeable about the menu, and offered great service throughout dinner.
The menu has options for everyone and a fair amount of variety. Dishes were simple yet flavorful. I will happily return to try more items at this cozy neighborhood restaurant.
Our party was greeted warmly upon entering the restaurant, immediately seated (without a reservation), and within seconds someone was filling our water glasses. Our water glasses were never empty, settings were efficiently cleared without feeling rushed and we didn't need to beg our waiter to return with the bill. Check out through the In-Kind app was seamless.
JR
JULIEN RASQUINET
Aug 31, 2026
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Cafe Alyce is absolutely amazing! I loved everything about this place, from the incredible food to the beautiful ambiance. The atmosphere is warm, elegant, and inviting, making the entire experience feel special from the moment you walk in.
Our server, Richard, was fantastic. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. The food was delicious, beautifully prepared, and exceeded my expectations.
I truly loved everything about Cafe Alyce and can’t say enough about how great the overall experience was. Amazing food, amazing ambiance, and outstanding service from Richard. I will definitely be coming back!
DD
Daniel devaney
Aug 31, 2026
This was my third or 4th time here. And ive done take out a handful of times.And im surprised I haven't left a review.
My first visit was Christmas about 2 years ago. We had brunch and the the bulgogi was something that I thought about well after. The lemon spritz was very good also. But the rest of the drink list(which is long gone was terrible. Service was polite and accurate.
Fast forward to this weekend, I arrived with a friend and waited to be seated. Or at least greeted. . Not even eye contact. Ok...guess they are busy. A quick hello is all it takes, but sometimes its basics people miss. Ok so I ask questions about the drinks and my server just says yes and repeats the drink im asking about. So he either knows nothing about the product or doesnt understand me. I honestly couldn't tell. But I landing on doesnt know the product. For the price I wanna be able to ask questions. So I just ordered. Food hit tables before our drinks did. So steak and chicken cook quicker than a glass of wine and a margarita?
Ordered the bulgogi and while it was good, I didnt taste anything but spicy. No detection of sweet or soy . Just chili . So much chili
So as I waited for a check in to get an explanation or at least some bulgogi sauce ,next thing I know my friend is finished eating, and I ate half my portion. I had to flag down the kitchen expedite to get me some sauce. And a box. Finally some bulgogi sauce. At least my leftover might be enjoyable. Go to make some eggs and re heat my leftovers and I was given Thai chili sauce. I mean a $50 dinner and drink that was so so. I dont leave bad reviews ever. I normally try and deal with the issues at the restaurant because im in hospitality and I dont want to hurt small business. But they missed all the marks. Nobody ever asked if anything was ok the entire meals. nobody said hello. Nobody said goodbye or thank you. This is day 1 basic stuff.
There were 2 positive. The chicken snitzel my friend ate was superior to my more expensive dish. And the chocolate bread pudding was delicious. Staff needs to be trained to greet people no matter how busy they are. Smiling would be nice ,but at least not looking miserable.
check on your tables. A manager or owner should be touching every table. Free advice.
Also we asked for a booth that was empty and and they said it was reserved but sat empty with more than half the restaurant the whole time we were there.