Babette's Cafe
Sleepy romantic charm meets a dependable cafe menu at this Poncey-Highland favorite.
(404) 523-9121
573 N Highland Ave
(at E Freedom Parkway NE)
Atlanta,
GA
30307
33.7697
-84.3525
Neighborhoods: Poncey Highlands, Eastside, Eastside
Reviews & Ratings for Babette's Cafe
28 reviews
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Excellent Food & GREAT Service
by jccampbell04
July 07, 2009
Great Location, Great Food, Good Selection - EXCELLENT Brunch.
- Pros: Quaint
Great Coffee by Nishi P. at InsiderPages
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December 18, 2008
The coffee here is very tasty and powerful. The brownies and cupcakes are also freshly made. The atmosphere is also very conducive to reading and talking.
A (French) home away from home.
by tmmurphy
October 13, 2008
I can't think of another restaurant in Atlanta that offers such consistency in both food and service. It's been my "go to" place for years - to take both family and business clients. Bless their hearts, they take care of my picky father-in-law without a complaint. And I've celebrated my birthday at Babette's more times than I like to think about.
- Pros: Best service in the city.
- Cons: Parking is valet, which can get overwhelmed on the weekends.
Perfect experience
by 123mvap
October 03, 2008
I went with a group of people after work and was thrilled, we all were, with the menu, setting and service. I can't believe I hadn't been before. We all ordered appetizers from the Really Small Plates menu and it was so much fun. Got to try a lot of different foods. Service was attentive, let us have a good time, but was there when we needed something.
Entrees were great all around too. I had the paella. Delicious.
- Pros: Great Menu selection, great service
- Cons: none
Great food every time, and perfect service always
by harwellbulldawg
September 28, 2008
I would highly recommend Babbette's Cafe to all of my friends and business collegues. The mussells are by far the best in the country, and the duck is outstanding. I'd also recommend any of their seafood dishes as they are always cooked to perfection. The indoor seating is recommended over the porch seating. We come back to this restaurant every two to three months, and are always treated wonderfully.
- Pros: Food is fabulous and service as well, always a treat
- Cons: porch/outdoor seating isn't as nice as inside this charming house.
Best food and service in the city
by dbowden
August 30, 2008
We eat at this restaurant for every special occasion in our lives...birthdays, anniversaries, to impress out-of-town guests, even the first dinner with the future in-laws. Marla not only prepares delicious food ( the halibut, mussels, lamb chops and chicken dishes are family favorites), but also makes us feel special from the moment we walk in. Whether it's business or pleasure, the is the place.
A Hidden Gem
by 1086080
August 16, 2008
After having finished dinner at Babette's Cafe last night, I felt strongly inclined to leave a flattering review for this modest rustic restaurant which leaves its competitors' haughty "haut cuisine" retreating abashedly in shame. The theme for Atlanta cuisine recently has been to place the most emphasis on the decor and ambiance, luring customers in to dine on impalpable food. I've seen my fair share of these restaurants in busy touristy districts, packed to the brim with customers eager to be seen rather than to enjoy the food; adding another reason as to why my appetite is continually lost. It is a rare occasion and one that should be relished when a restaurant is found that is not subject to pretention, but rather passion. Babette's Cafe is this restaurant and I can assure you that I will be going back there frequently. The staff is quick to greet yet not pushy, the service is punctual and experienced, and the drinks are of the highest quality in all Atlanta, made with fresh squeezed juices and proper bartending techniques. My server even went the extra distance to ensure that my date and I had a wonderful experience by sharing some of his amazing magic tricks with us! To get back to the most important issue at hand, the food, I have to admit that I have not tasted such quality at such a good price in Atlanta during all my years living here. I highly recommend the veal.
If you are looking for a noisy joint to be seen in, Babette's is certainly not your place. However if you are more interested in good old-fashioned service, top quality cocktails, and food that you'll remember days after you've left, Babette's is certainly the establishment for you. And if you're skeptical, all your fears will subside once greeted with the best loaf of French baguette found this side of the pond.
- Pros: Valet parking, cocktails, waitstaff, and food
- Cons: I think I covered everything above
Yummy! Great food, cozy restaurant!
by spiffsteph
June 02, 2008
Babette?s had some truly great tasting food. It?s pricey, but if you?re looking for some *great* food, you?ll find it here. I had the scallops which were cooked to perfection, and my boyfriend got the steak which was the most savory, well cooked steak I?ve tasted in a while. We got two appetizers, I can?t quite remember which they were, but I remember being quite impressed! This is a tiny, cozy restaurant, but some may find it a little too crowded and cozy for their taste. Our service wasn?t that great, the waiter was difficult to get to come to our table, and it took quite a while to get our food. Either way, I?d absolutely go back.
- Pros: Great food, cozy atmosphere
- Cons: Spotty service, slow, long waits
Great DATE spot, delicious food!
by julie_loves
February 05, 2008
I've been dying to try out Babette's for the longest time and finally went this past weekend. First off, I adored the place as soon as I walked in. I loved that it is a house, it's so cozy, rustic, and intimate. Perfect for a romantic date. My date and I started off with the smoked trout and salmon "really small plate" and the artichoke and lemon ravioli. Both were delicious, but they aren't kidding when they say "really small plate." It's literally about 2 bites. The ravioli was great; the wine butter sauce balanced out the saltiness of the olives and artichokes very well. Portion size was perfect. For our entrees, my date got the roast chicken, and swears that it was the best roast chicken he's ever had. Succulent, tender, and moist, and accompanied with the perfect vegetables. I ordered the salmon with herbed risotto, and was blown away at how such a simple dish carried such great flavor. If you are a salmon aficionado, definitely try this dish! For dessert, we ordered the chocolate bread pudding with banana ice cream. TO DIE FOR! All in all, I loved Babette's -- it is the total package! Parking is easy, there is complimentary valet. Reservations are highly recommended.
- Pros: fantastic food, amazing service, cozy atmosphere
- Cons: slightly cramped space
Excellent food and good ambiance
by secretagentwang
December 12, 2007
I've visited Babette's twice now (once on a Tuesday night, once on Thursday night), and was very pleased both times. The setting is cozy- the main dining room gave me the feeling that I was actually a guest in a friend's house, and that I'd be treated as such. While a meal can run pricey if you opt for wine (they have a decent wine list, and the servers are knowledgeable and helpful with selections if necessary), you will not be disappointed by whatever you order. The last time we went, we opted for an escargot appetizer (not overly chewy, but succulent & delicious) and the veal & pork piroshkis (also very tasty). One note- for a party of 4, we had to place a double-order for the piroshkis. I'm assuming that is probably the case for any appetizer on the "Really Small Plates" section of the menu.
Both times I've been, I've ordered the grilled beef tenderloin with gorganzola sauce. Normally I'd try something new upon a 2nd visit, but the beef tenderloin... I get chills just writing this. I eat pretty well, but I've never experienced such a great example of beer tenderloin. They cooked it *perfectly* (medium-rare), and it literally falls apart when you start to chew it. The gorgonzola sauce and puree that accompany the tenderloin compliment it perfectly, and I found myself savoring every last bite. If I could cook tenderloin that well, then I'd eat that every night. For dessert, we opted for a pretty standard (but good) creme brulee and the chocolate, chocolate cake (which we all fought over; it was sweet & rich, though not overwhelmingly so).
Dinner for 4 (with a bottle of wine & additional drinks) came to $190. I thought the experience was well worth it. The cons- this place is noisy, and it's unavoidable. I never found myself shouting over the din, but the space is almost cramped and lends itself to noise. I definitely recommend a reservation, as this is a popular spot. Service was wonderful on my 1st visit, but cold and aloof my 2nd time.
- Pros: Great setting, Wonderful Food, Good Value
- Cons: Noisy, can be cramped, inconsistent service
