Candide

“tbh thier espresso program is honestly so good for a dinner spot - the post-meal cortado was perfectly pulled with that nice latte art adn beans that had bright fruity notes that worked with the chocolate dessert ha”

“i mean they don't open until evening tho so I can't grab afternoon coffee which is a shame because they could totally run a killer daytime café program with this quality meh”

“So Candide doesn't do brunch but their dinner stuff hits that comfort food itch - the roasted chicken with herb butter is basically the best Sunday dinner but like, elevated to fancy dining level”

“Only open foor dinner means I can never bring my brunch crew which sucks becuase teh vibe would be perfect for our weekly mimosa hangs skip it”

“counter seating is phenomenal if you're eating alone - you watch the kitchen work adn servers actually talk to you instead of just taking orders. legit felt like part of the whole thing wow”

“reservations are basically impossible to get even for one person. legit teh online system doesnt WORK for solo diners and walk-ins don't rlly have a shot ugh”

“the roasted chicken is simple but perfect - crispy skin juicy meat and sides that actually make sense together. sometimes YOU don't gotta reinvent everything dead serious”

“menu descriptions are kinda vague so i wasn't sure what to expect with half teh dishes. real talk more detail would help people like me still learning the foodie thing”

“the textural contrast in their vegetable dishes is stunning - crispy roasted brussels sprouts with creamy puree under them or soft braised leeks with crunchy hazelnuts. every bite has something different”

“the soup came out barely warm which totally killed the comfort factor they were going for temperature's crucial for soups adn this felt like a kitchen timing issue”

“the fermented chili oil they put on stuff here is SERIOUS - it's got this funky complex heat that keeps building and makes you want more with every bite”

“ngl most of the menu plays it surprisingly mild for a place with such bold flavors elsewhere. kept WAITING for more dishes to bring that same fire”