Cafe Saint Amand
48 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA, 17325
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Address :
48 Baltimore St
Gettysburg, PA, 17325 - Phone (717) 334-2700
- Website https://www.cafesaintamand.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:30 am - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Cheryl M.
Aug 3,2015 When in Gettysburg stop in this quaint French Cafe. The food is very good and our waitress was very polite and friendly. This was my second visit, we were here in 2014. I ordered the Croque Madame a repeat of what I had last year for breakfest. It was delicious, the flavors of thinly sliced ham, guyree cheese, Dijon mustard snuggled between 2 pieces of crusty french bread, topped with monaster sauce and 2 fresh farm eggs cooked to order. The ingredients just work together for the perfect taste explosion to your palette. My husband the Tradional country breakfest it looked very good, served with good quality ingredients, bacon, eggs and bakery marble bread. Next time I'm there I would like to try the brioche french toast, or maybe the crepes.
(5)Ariel W.
Absolutely loved our dinner here! I had the herb and lemon salmon while my boyfriend had the seafood creole pasta. We both didn't want our meals to end! We wanted something peaceful and romantic for our anniversary, and we got it. Our waitress was very attentive and sweet as well. I also got a grande sized mocha (it's HUGE, a little bigger than a Starbucks venti). I'm very particular about my coffee drinks, and this one was just plain delicious. Not too much mocha, not too much milk or coffee. It was perfect. When we come back to Gettysburg, this is definitely going to be one of our stops!
(5)Finch M.
Came in for lunch and it took 1 hour 40 min. Bland french onion soup, over-cooked sandwiches were too crusty, mushroom crepe was meh and 1/3 the potatoes that came with were burnt. Tart we ordered at the end had to be inquired about after 10-15 min and ended up taking it to go. Friendly service. Good chips. Basically it took too long, cost didn't match quality or expectations. Forgettable.
(2)Jennifer S.
Delicious food. We waited an hour on. Sunday morning for a table which was probably longer than we should have. However, the coffee was good and the food yummy. Will go again. Note to the proprietor: please teach your wait staff to not be impertinent with your customers.
(4)Kathea S.
Visited here for a Mother's Day lunch with the family. Found this place through Yelp and it seemed different from the rest of the pubs/normal fare in the area. Made reservations ahead of time due to the holiday weekend. Our table was ready and waiting. They even called ahead to let us know that the credit card system was down and we'd need cash. That's very nice! Even though we didn't listen to the message in time. Fail on our parts. It was five adults and 1 toddler. We ordered 3 croque monsieur and 1 croque madame and a PB&J crepe for the kid. The hardest part was deciding what to get. Everything looked so delicious. Seriously, I've never had a harder time choosing what to eat. The coffee was raved about. Every plate was cleared. I'm looking forward to going back to try something different. The nutella and banana crepes are calling my name. The service was quick and pleasant. We had not complaints at all. Looking forward to going back soon.
(4)Samantha L.
While sightseeing in Gettysburg, we came across a small French cafe, Cafe Saint Amand, We had French Onion Soup, Chicken & Vegetable Crepe, Steak & Cheese Crepe, and Berries & Cream Crepe. The French Onion Soup wasn't extremely salty but it was a bit sour - I'm not sure what caused that! I liked how all of the crepes were thin and sweet. The Steak & Egg Crepe consisted of tender steak that was lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and came with chips and fresh fruit (mostly tropical - cantoulope, orange, and pineapple). The Chicken & Vegetable Crepe consisted of grilled chicken and ratatouille and came with a tri-colored pasta salad tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. The Berries & Cream Crepe consisted of medley of berries (e.g., strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry) and fresh whipped sweet cream.
(3)Gail C.
Things were pretty average here. This includes service. Although the crepes were not bad. They were all gummy in texture. I also felt they were "lazy" crepes. The ham and cheese had large cubes of meat and a cheese dipping sauce. The lemon crepe was disappointing. Along with it being gummy, it did not have lemon filling which I expected. It was a plain crepe with a lemon slice and lemon sugar on top. The steak crepe was served rare , when my husband requested medium. The star crepe was definitely the berries and cream crepe. Other then a gummy texture, it was done well. I would certainly not hesitate to return, but I would not go out of my way to visit.
(3)Michael S.
The food was excellent and our server a dight! I would recommend this cafe to anyone!
(5)Peter R.
Great food and great atmosphere in a town that seems to lack in good dining locations, we had dinner here and the service was great.
(5)Steve T.
Sunday late lunch! We have crepes plain - really good with real whip cream. Crepes in Denver (see my other review) still the best. I had french toast. This is a few places that use brioche! I give it an okay review. Felt the inside of the toast were not done - very thick slices. Croque Madame was excellent. Almost perfect. It's like egg Benedict. It's a sandwich with egg on top. Saucr they poured over was really good. Will definitely come back to it. Also it's BYOB !!!
(4)Carolyn M.
Solid menu, everything my family ordered for brunch was great. Pleasant environment and French decor, only noticed one thing: there was Latin music playing...haha not for the entire time but it's still funny to me. Totally coming back!
(5)Karissa G.
So, so, so delectable. Everything about this meal was wonderful. Our server Stephan was attentive and managed the whole dining room himself, it seemed. The coffee tasted so fresh and yummy even just black. Everything we ordered was top notch and fresh. I recommend the Eggs Florentine; I think I would eat this twice a week if this restaurant were near me. If we ever find ourselves back in Gettysburg, we will definitely have breakfast or lunch here again.
(5)Emmi K.
The food is delicious but the service is absolutely horrible. They tell you to " seat yourself" but then all of the open tables are dirty and not cleaned. They are in desparate need of more servers or maybe a buser and host. They are always busy so there is no excuse for there horrible service. 5 different times I have been in since I live near the place and it always has horrible sevice.
(1)Brooke G.
I am going to be a student at Gettysburg College this fall, and I am so excited to have this little restaurant close by! On my first visit to the school, my father and I gave this place a try. It's very quaint, and the staff was incredibly friendly. I ordered the Nutella crepe (yummy!) and my dad got a little sandwich. Its going to be difficult to limit myself from coming here!
(5)Kelly F.
Went here for breakfast. Service was a little slow. Charming atmosphere. Good menu choices with reasonable prices. The salted caramel hot chocolate was delicious. The breakfast potatoes were real good. Not too greasy. The croissant was disappointing. Did not taste fresh.
(3)Martha L.
We came for lunch one day after touring some of the sights. The service was was pretty poor, all the tables (10 empty but dirty and 2 or 3 with customers) were dirty and we stood around for 5-10 minutes waiting for a clean table. We then waited a very long time to order. The food was pretty bad. I ordered croque Madame and the sauce mornay was actually broken! It's pretty inconceivable that a chef would put that on a plate, and the server would then serve it....when I said something she just shrugged. Really poor place, avoid at all costs!
(1)Stacy M.
This use to be one of my favorite places in town I would even recommend it to clients but as of late. For the past 6mo their service has gone down hill as well as food. Pitty
(1)Tanya R.
Well worth a stop. Whenever I drive to/from DC, I make it a point to catch brunch on the weekends. It's busy on weekends but don't let that deter you!
(5)J. C.
Cool location. If you get a seat outside you have a view of a very cool old church. Surprisingly (since it's a French bistro) my cappuccino was way too milky and short on foam. Maybe they gave me a latte? My croque Madame was not fast coming but it was good. Great Dijon sauce, good bread (of course). And the fruit side was good. Fresh pineapple and oranges. My waitress was very nice. Fresh and good. The croque was just a little bit heavier than was optimal but still very good. I would give four stars if I could get past that weak cappuccino.
(3)Lyle F.
Located conveniently in downtown Gettysburg, Pa. Ate lunch late. I went with the server's recommendation. It was spot on. It was off the breakfast side but it was a knife and fork sandwich. They have a complex Dijon based sauce that is killer. Process looked reasonable on the whole menu. Check hours because they vary by day.
(4)Li W.
I came to Gettysburg with my mom and was not expecting to have lunch downtown since I anticipated tourist town prices and low quality food. When we walked by cafe St. Amand and saw a sign that said "voted best in Gettysburg" and a lunch menu with most options less than $10, we decided to give it a try and were not disappointed. I had the pesto eggplant sandwich while my mom had the croque Madame and we were both very happy with our choices. They were quite rich but came with a side of delicious fresh fruit. The server was also very nice and the place clean. I would definitely come back! Dinner options looked good too and averaged around $14.
(5)Nat J.
The food, service & atmosphere were good, but this was nothing exceptional. We ordered: French Toast (the egg was not soaked through to the center of the bread, so it was a bit dry), with sausage, which seemed pre-cooked. Breakfast Crepe (the crepe batter was not what you'd get in France, but was still tasty and generously filled), with a side of potatoes, which were totally under-cooked and not good. Children's silver dollar pancakes, which were fine. They came with a whipped cream and fruit 'face'.
(3)Paul D.
The French onion soup was the best we've ever had. The french dip was off the hook. We wish we lived here so we could eat here every day!!!
(5)Christopher G.
Good food, pleasant atmosphere, great location, but the service could use some work. I really like this place, but it has a rough edge or two! The positives: There seems to be a decent rotating specials menu, and both times that I've ordered, I was not disappointed in the food, especially for the reasonable prices. The cafe cannot be considered fancy or elegant, but it offers abundant room for patrons, some french-themed wall decorations, and a good view of the street, a bonus since the cafe is conveniently located near the center of Gettysburg, and Baltimore Street will be full of activity during the summer months. The negatives: The big negative for me has been the service. During our (wife and I) first visit, there were no snags. On the second visit, the waitress didn't attempt to conceal an argument with another server over who would be serving our table. Additionally, our order was incorrect upon arrival. On the third visit we ended leaving due to being given inaccurate estimates of seating availability. We arrived on a busy day without a reservation, and we were told that the wait would be thirty minutes for two people. After waiting for about forty-five minutes, it became obvious that similar sized parties, arriving after us and without a reservation, were being seated. Inexplicably, there were also open tables that weren't being seated. We asked about the ETA for our seat, and we were told it would be at least fifteen more minutes, which meant at least thirty minutes over our original time. We decided to leave, and another walk-in patron waiting for a seat asked us if the food was worth waiting for twenty minutes (the ETA given to her by the headwaiter). We told her yes, and left. We were disappointed to discover that forty minutes later she was still waiting for a seat when we drove by the restaurant on our way home. Conclusion: Nice little cafe with good food and a lot of potential. I recommend the owner/manager invest in training for the staff to improve the experience. Order mistakes happen, but staff arguments and overly optimistic seating estimates dampen a nice outing and could be avoided.
(3)Chris M.
A great addition to Gettysburg. Everyone enjoyed their food and our waitress was attentive. The only thing that both amused and confused us was the hostess and bus staff. As my friend stated - you can feel the apathy in the air. I was a bit surprised the waiters weren't on them like flakes on a croissant!
(5)Cayci W.
First, I would definitely try this place again without hesitation. I think I was there on a bad day though as the AC was broken. The crepe I ordered was so thin it was flaking off in pieces and was transparent. It was broken up when it got to the table and was definitely dried out. I basically had scrambled eggs and bacon without what was like a sheet of phyllo dough. It tasted good though. My sister got the banana Nutella crepe and it was great. The service though sucked. No refills on drinks and I had to take my card out and set it on the table before the waitress would return 15 minutes after everyone was done and sitting around waiting. The restaurant also wasn't busy at the time. That being said...I can see why people love this place. I just wish my experience had been better.
(3)Re V.
Excellent!!! ordered 4 dishes... French Onion soup had the perfect blend of melted cheese and sweet onion. Beef Tips so good, comes with several bite sized beef pieces soaked in sauce that gives it the same flavorful taste of an escargot dish, also combines well with the thin slices of garlic bread it comes with. Ratatouille Crepe had a nice twist to it! The crab cakes are very tasty and comes with some fresh salad too. Nice cozy ambience, interesting photos of France, French music playing and the staff was friendly and helpful. Only caveat is their only location is in Gettysburg, PA.... really hope you could branch out (Philadelphia at least pleeeease :) ) More power and success to the management! :)
(5)Susan F.
They may be great for lunch and dinner, but breakfast was just eh. The hot chocolate was watery and the cresants were tasteless. Having eaten in Paris, I can say it isn't even close in comparisons. Wait staff was nice, but a little slow. Was expensive for what we got.
(2)Michelle E.
The food and service is great! We had the chicken Francais and Cajun shrimp and scallops- both very good. It is served with warm ciabatta bread and butter. I also like the fact that they have booths for seating - after walking all day it was nice to relax and enjoy some good french food. The interior could look more impressive, however, with a swanky redesign, but that's just my thought from watching too many restaurant shows! :)
(5)Robin G.
Our service was very good. The only available seating was outside. The table is way too close to the actual street so you can get a nice whiff of exhaust along with your meal. I would advise to sit inside. Also, the passers by are walking right up on your table. The waiter was good, hostess very sweet but the food was really not good. My friend had fish and chips. The fish was completely tasteless. I had a crepe with veggies inside. The veggies were very soggy and tasteless. The fries were greasy and soggy.
(2)Lori B.
Wow! Really blown away by this one... Not expecting such amazing food. Breakfast was fantastic. I had a savory crepe with morney sauce and fresh fruit and potatoes. My hubby had the cafe breakfast with the croissant. Coffee & vanilla latte with soy. I'm still thinking about it.... Wish we lived closer. Price was very reasonable, esp with the quality.
(5)Steve B.
A nice change of pace, with room for improvement. We stopped for a pre-show dinner at Cafe St. Amand before a show at the beautiful Majestic Theater a few blocks away. We give the food high marks, and it's a convenient location, but the atmosphere was lacking. The space is one medium-sized room, with nothing to break up the space. There are a few high tables in the display window, and some booths and tables farther back. We had the rare ahi tuna and warm brie appetizers, both excellent. For entrees, my wife had the spinach and warm duck confit salad, which she raved about, and I had the steak au poivre, also very good (cooked medium as requested, juicy and flavorful). Service was great, attentive but not intrusive. If we hadn't been at a small table near the middle of the room, a few feet from the tiny restrooms, it might have been romantic.They are BYOB, and some tables brought wine. They have what they need for a really nice and different dining destination in downtown Gettysburg, distinct from the many pubs and family-style places around. I would recommend they do a little more with the interior space, and make it easier to imagine yourself someplace special.
(4)Yelper H.
We went back the 2nd day of our visit (Monday) and once again they were swamped. Once again we had excellent service ...this time Brittany..who managed to stay on top of all her tables while being both professional and friendly. We've only had one server here who couldn't keep up and who wasn't pleasant. The food is always great though.
(5)Megan N.
I've had breakfast here twice now. Great service, the food is so good! And the set up of this place is very cool and unique. I will definitely be back.
(5)Cathy B.
What a treat to find this place (thanks, Yelp!). Without Cafe Saint Amand, you are largely stuck with pubs or Civil War themed restaurants in downtown Gettysburg. I was passing through and came here for dinner last week. Dining alone, I had an appetizer, salad, and entree. I felt a little upsold on my appetizer (a bread and warm brie plate) since, right after ordering, the server brought me a basket of rolls with butter. I didn't expect that, and, felt like I was gorging a bit unnecessarily on dough. But, whatevs. What was more upsetting was the quality of the free rolls brought to the table - they were just those frozen rolls you get from the super-market - the ones that never properly brown and have no flavor. My heart began to sink - what have I done to my dinner by coming here! But, thankfully, that was absolutely the lowest part of my meal. Appetizer was well executed. Salad was nicely assembled with an interesting dressing. And my entree crepe was fantastic (I had had my doubts about this particular combination, but it was great). I would totally come here again if passing through. And, if I lived in the area, I would even say it was worth a trip just to dine here. Points deducted for some unprofessional service. But, the meal was priced accordingly. You are being waited on by college students, I think.
(4)Kacey C.
It was open for brunch before 11 on a Saturday so in we went. It was a seat yourself experience, which is totally fine, and the waitress came over shortly. She wasn't friendly but she wasn't rude, service was what it was. The brunch menu includes breakfast and sandwich options for those of us not wanting eggs or french toast. My mom was a little surprised they don't carry tomato juice.. I didn't even look to see if the place serves alcohol?? I had the eggplant sandwich with homecut chips, the sauce on the sandwich was delicious and it came out on nice thick bread. Mom had the eggs florentine and really enjoyed them, and she'll be the first to say ehh.. Dad ordered crepes, who knows, he eats everything. I'd go back for breakfast as there was variety on the menu from various egg based dishes to pancakes, french toast, the like in addition to hot sandwiches. Little to no decor.. and there is outdoor seating in addition to the tables and booths inside.
(3)P J L.
If you are visiting Gettysburg & looking for a pleasant place to have a meal, I strongly suggest to add this restaurant to your potential list of stops. Everything is prepared from scratch in their kitchen making it above average quality food. Our family tried the half soup / half sandwich combinations. The French Onion soup was to die for using an over abundant amount of Gruyere cheese melted over a wonderful wine based broth loaded with onion & French bread. The French dip was superb served on a fresh French loaf with very tender beef & Guyere cheese. And the dessert.... WOW!!! All prepared once again in house by the owner. I really wanted to try a crepe but this time it wasn't meant to be. The crazy part was the final bill. Way too low in price for what you are enjoying. Especially when you compare it to other establishments nearby that aren't up to the snuff that this place is. take if from me - you won't be disappointed. Good service. Not too busy and no long wait. Enjoy a true Gettysburg treat. Don't let the name fool you to thinking its too foo foo for your needs. its not.
(5)Gina G.
We stopped in for lunch and I had a savory crepe...it was AMAZING!
(5)Angela B.
Vraiment delicieux! The past two days I went here for lunch. I ordered a scrambled egg and bacon crepe and a Apple Vitrage crepe. The crepes were very reasonably priced, and they were delicious. An assortment of fruit -pineapple, cantaloupe, and orange was served as well. French music played in the background and there was French decor. My friend ordered a Vanille Latte and loved it. I highly recommend this place. My only complaint is that the service was a bit slow.
(5)Susan B.
I love this restaurant!!!! The atmosphere is lovely, the staff are attentive and polite, the lunch and breakfast my husband I enjoyed there were fabulous beyond belief. The coffee there was the best I have ever had.
(5)Dawn C.
Pretty good for the area! One of my favorite spots in Gettysburg. Best chocolate peanut butter cake I've ever had!
(4)Billy C.
Kitchen staff need to be supervised or maybe the management is just okay with illegal activity in their restaurant.
(1)Matt G.
Very good restaurant. Great ambiance and although service is not great, our waiter Travis (yesterday) was an exception. He was a great waiter. Great breakfast..haven't been for lunch or dinner but I am sure it is wonderful. Great coffee too.
(5)Beth R.
I was so excited for breakfast here the first day of our trip! Then we walked in and were.... greeted by no one. For a long time. Then when we were, she certainly was either: 1) Not cut out for a social job, or, 2) Having the worst day ever. She was not friendly and not attentive. She came back to fill my husband's coffee right after he got it (??) then never again, so he only had one cup. I will say that the french toast was fine, nothing outrageous but it was good. She did change out the sign on the abandoned hostess stand to "Please Seat Yourself" after the second group came in and had no idea why no one would greet them. At least the only thing reminding me of cardboard here was the welcome. The decor is neat and they play French music to help set the mood.
(3)Anastacia B.
We decided to have breakfast here on the Sunday of our Gettysburg weekend. The space is really pretty, the tables aren't squeezed together, and the decor is welcoming. We sat in a comfy booth, and our server was friendly and fast. Everything was delish, especially the Lyonnaise potatoes. And I loved that when I ordered coffee, I had a choice of several roasts! We will absolutely visit again, and look forward to doing lunch or dinner next time.
(5)Mike G.
My wife and I found this restaurant a few years ago and initially loved it. The food was simple, delicious, and reasonably priced. However, we went back today and were excited because we hadn't eaten there in awhile. Our experience was not a good one. The environment was very uncomfortable. Booth seats were taped with duct tape, the bathroom was gross and didn't have soap, the menu was covered in coffee stains. The food was sub-par and very small portions. I ordered the onion soup and it tasted like watered down been bouillon with some onions and bread floating in it (not croutons). My wife ordered a crepe and it was not very appetizing. The music was way too quiet and so I could hear the grumblings of other patrons complaining that their food was not cooked correctly, they weren't seated in a timely manner when there were empty tables, etc. I really want to like this restaurant, but these things made for a rather uncomfortable and unenjoyable experience. If there were some things were updated and resolved I would be happy to give it another chance.
(2)Megan K.
Talk about pleasure eating!! Ny strip with herb butter, green beans and mashed potatoes...you better believe I made out with my food, making delicious and satisfying noises between bites! I guess it's BYOB, something we dont have back home. They only had a few choices of wine. You could get a complimentary glass, it was actually quite large for being complimentary. Our waiter, Ben was a sweetie. Excellent service. The atmosphere is quiet, it's not a huge restaurant. Don't be afraid to go in with casual clothes either. We all split a slice of blueberry pie, apple tart and creme brulee. You must try it. We fought over the last bites...
(5)Brad B.
I took my 8 year old grandson here for breakfast during our recent visit and it was a big hit with him and me. Very comfortable setting with pleasant and attentive service. Big variety of items for breakfast and the coffee was excellent (most likely douwe egbert). Waffle with fresh fruit, omelet with sauteed veggies and hot chocolate all met with our approval.
(4)Peter V.
The croque Madame was unbelievable and the French country breakfast was simple yet cooked to perfection. This is a really great restaurant that is worth a visit. A little piece of Paris in Gettysburg!
(5)Brian K.
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor hoards of Civil War enthusiasts will get in the way of gays and Sunday brunch. It was for this reason that I ventured to Cafe Saint Amand while visiting Gettysburg for the July 2013 sesquicentennial festivities. This restaurant is by no means a pillar of culinary genius - however, for the area, it's arguably one of the most promising, if not only, restaurants with food offerings that are not festering on a buffet line, ordered by the number, or deep fried in oil that likely originated during the Lincoln administration. Food: Cafe Saint Amand is an Americanized French cafe specializing in simple and casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare. During my Sunday afternoon visit, I initially opted for the sandwich au jambon - however, to my horror, this French restaurant was actually out of croissants, which leads me to believe that they aren't making them in-house. After a quick second scan of the menu, I ended up with a BLT, which was served on Texas toast with a choice of side from the following options: pasta salad, potato salad, fresh seasonal fruit, or chips. The BLT was acceptable, but not particularly memorable. In contrast, the side of chips I ordered was quite memorable, but for all the wrong reasons - they were incredibly under-seasoned, to the point where I would have been better off just eating a raw potato. I went to town on the chips with a salt shaker, and soon thereafter, they were borderline edible. Service: The staff were efficient, but not particularly friendly, which I suppose was a consequence of their location in the heart of a national tourist district. If I had to deal with throngs of tourists on a recurrent basis, I'd likely be equally, if not more, indifferent. However, to their credit, we were seated immediately and the food arrived within 15 minutes of the order being placed. Atmosphere: The interior of this place is stark and not particularly inviting - it's essentially one large room with a counter in the back and a series of tables lining the main thoroughfare to the counter. There is French-influenced wall art throughout the place, but it's mass produced and kitschy. Cost: Reasonably priced for the portions and proximity to downtown Gettysburg. Lunch entrees are $6-$9 and sides are $1.50-$2.50. Dinner entrees are generally $13-$23. Credit cards are accepted. Other: Cafe Saint Amand is located just off the southern end of Lincoln Square in the heart of Gettysburg. Only street parking is available - the rates are $1/hour for most metered spaces, but free alternatives are also available if you're willing and able to walk. The restaurant does not serve alcohol, but patrons are allowed to bring their own. Reservations are accepted.
(3)Faya C.
Poor service. My husband and I waited five minutes to get seated. Once seated the menus were not provided. I had to walk to get the menus myself. Ten minutes later there was still no one to tend to us. No water/waitress. We ended up walking out of the restaurant. Don't go there if you are hungry! Inexperienced waitress - no service mind.
(1)Jared K.
Great little restaurant in historical Gettysburg. Would recommend the Beef Tips a thousand times. French cuisine that is done well with generous portions as well! Try it if you're in town!
(5)Harry G.
We started our day at this restaurant in historical Gettysburg. It was a pleasant place for our brunch on this cool, showery day. The NYC Times in 2013 had recommended this cozy restaurant with American fare. It is no more French than Mimi's Cafe, a chain restaurant. Nevertheless, the atmosphere was warm and inviting with many locals partaking their daily repas. Service was friendly and can be more attentive. Our coffee and water glasses were not refilled and only on request. We ordered Belgian waffle which was topped with slice bananas and whipped cream. It was prepared perfectly. The side of sausage party was succulent and cooked just right and not salty at all. The additional side of potatoes more steamed than fried and was overcooked. Our other order was Croque Madame, a grilled ham sandwich with cheese topped with an egg overeasy and a creamy white sauce. It also came with fruits. Total damage with tax before tips-$21. A good deal Good place to hang out before or after visiting the battle fields.
(4)Maureen A.
We tumbled upon this cafe while exploring Gettysburg and decided to have dinner. Immediately entering the restaurant, you are taken back to Paris with the sounds of Edith Fife and delicious wholesome food. Our party ordered a variety of steak, pork and vegetarian dishes. Every dish was hot and cooked to perfection. The server was lovely and told us her experiences with the local ghosts. After dinner we moved on to dessert which was equally delicious. If in Gettysburg, I would highly recommend Cafe Saint Amand.
(5)Jennifer M.
We went there for lunch while visiting Gettysburg. Food was great. Loved their French Onion Soup.
(4)Darcy H.
This is not a French restaurant, it's a restaurant with some French themes. The appetizers were great, I recommend the baked brie and homemade potato chips. For a main course, stick to meats. At our table the fish dishes were overcooked and dry. The people who got filet, pork and chicken were happy.I would go back, it's a nice change from the usual.
(4)Zach C.
Stopped here for brunch on our way through Gettysburg. I got the Croque-Madame with fruit and coffee. My wife had the sandwich du croissant. Food, service, price, and atmosphere was excellent!
(5)Lance G.
Stopped here for a late lunch and at the French soup and French dip. The bread was a little overcooked sleeper of the beef was very good. The sweet tea was good. Overall the service was okay the food was alright the price we paid.
(3)Justin H.
This is a nice little cafe in Gettysburg and worth the drive from frederick. I had the Croque-Madame which I had never had before but was very good. My wife had the fruit and creme crepe and she loved it! This place also has delicious coffee much better than traditional dinner/restaurant coffee.
(4)Philip W.
Very nice folks and good service. Happy to see that someone is trying to provide a different cuisine than the standard American, Italian, or Mexican. Overall though the food was a bit bland and unexciting for my family's taste. Perhaps it was the items we ordered (Filet Mignon, Ratatouille, Cajun Seafood Pasta) and I believe they are really trying. I would like to sample their desserts in the future, and would return, trying some new dishes.
(3)Zephany T.
This is my favorite place for coffee, crepes and dessert! All of their desserts are ridiculously decadent and their crepes are stuffed to the brim with goodness. I've searched for crepes all over the PA and MD, and Amand's by far has the best.
(5)Megan B.
Was very happy to come across Care Saint Amand when in Gettysburg. I was a little reluctant as the decor is lacking. It reminded me of any small town greasy diner but luckily the food was great. My husband had the Croque-monsieur (fancy ham sandwich) and I had something with tuna. The bread was delicious and the pasta salad was very good. It would definitely be a place I'd visit again.
(4)Ed O.
A disappointment, I'm afraid. Stopped in for a late Saturday brunch, and had a croque monsieur, which consisted of a stack of package quality ham slices between slices of bread with a slab of cheese on top of the bread, all fast toasted in an oven. Sad. The waiter was eager and quick on the coffee refills but the place was short on atmosphere, and needs a French chef. I concur with the reviewer who sees this place as an American restaurant with a French atmosphere, rather than a French restaurant. Ersatz.
(2)Dennis C.
Got the Croque-Madame, which was quite good, but the real prize was the banana-nutella crepe. It was simple, yet so perfectly put together with the right proportions of each ingredient. Street parking is readily available just around the corner.
(3)Jonathan B.
This is supposed to be a French restaurant. Imagine my surprise when after waiting more than half hour for a table we were told they had run out of French Onion soup and croissants! Very disappointing.
(2)Julie S.
The cup of coffee and nicoise salad (aside from the undercooked potatoes) were very good! I didn't try any of the pastries on display but they looked divine. Definitely one of the better spots in downtown Gettysburg.
(3)Florence T.
Not our first visit but we were very disappointed this time. We arrived before opening on Sunday and waited with a large crowd outside. Five of us and my husband's service dog squeezed into a booth for four. Our waitress was really unpleasant and actually complained that she was too busy! When our food came out, mine was cold and our friend's order was wrong. None of us dared say a word to "Ms. Sunshine" our waitress. We had looked forward to the meal since it was so good last time. Will think twice before going there on our next trip.
(2)Gail V.
Best meal we've had in Gettysburg. Authentic and delicious. You could taste every ingredient. We had the Croque Madame and ham/cheese crepe. Best we've ever had. Service was spectacular. Coffee was delicious with free refills. We would recommend this place to everyone.
(5)Melanie C.
Best food in Gburg at a good price. The Pork Normandy is a must-have! The restaurant is BYOB which warrants a lost star, but it allows a cheaper option when bringing your own wine to accompany a great meal. We'll definitely come here again.
(4)Bill K.
Had breakfast- it was outstanding. I would recommend the Croque-Madame. This is a hidden gem in a town that is wanting for excellent restaurants.
(5)Rachel M.
This is the place to go for delicious crepes like the bacon and egg crepe. It has a perfect savory filling with a slightly sweet crepe outside that makes a beautiful blend. The croque Madame is a delicious sandwich.
(3)Gerry S.
For Gettysburg, this is a five-star temple to food. There are some seriously crap restaurants in this town. My croque-monsieur was a heated-up ham and gruyere sandwich. Not grilled; just run into the oven to heat and toast the bread a bit. It was fine as a sandwich, but a disappointment, given my past experiences with croque-monsieurs. The menu is interesting, and I'll probably head back to try something else the next time I'm in town. I have no doubt this is about as good as it gets in Gettysburg, and for that reason I'm thankful they're there.
(3)Miriam C.
Great food and atmosphere. Went on a Sunday at around noon and only waited a few minutes. The coffee was great and the Croque Madame was selfish. Would go there again.
(5)Francois-Fabien F.
An American Cafe with a French theme rather than a French restaurant. Good service.
(3)Michelle T.
I had the croque-madam for breakfast/lunch -- It was huge and sooooo yummy. I didn't finish it but wish I could have. (I was STUFFED). I also had a cafe-au lait, which was very yummy also. Finally a decent cup of coffee!! My cousin had an omelet with ham, mushrooms and cheddar. He finished the entire thing. Very good, would definitely come back.
(5)YelperHelper G.
Had breakfast several times - great! As another poster mentioned, efficient service but not friendly. Worth it though!
(5)Ty F.
Just came back from our 3rd visit to Cafe St. Amand in 3 years. We come up to G'burg every New Years. Again, they do a great job. Everything is tastier, hot and service is friendly. Why can't more places be like this?
(4)Amy L.
My son had silver dollar pancakes that he enjoyed. They came nicely decorated with a face from fruit, whipped cream, etc. My mom & I had the duo magnifique - soup & half sandwich. My mom said the french onion soup was good. I had the daily special of gingered carrot soup. It was good, but not spectacular as many soups of the same type typically are. My mom ordered french dip. Unfortunately, she didn't read the description on the menu to see that it had horseradish sauce and cheese on top of the roast beef. When the waitress inquired and found out why she wasn't eating, she brought my mom a fresh sandwich. I had the Grille Fromage (grilled cheese for you hoi poloi). It was incredible - buttery toasty bread and gooey cheese. I ended up ordering another whole sandwich. For desert we shared an apple vitrage, crepe with cinnamon apples. It was good, but not fabulous. I had been eyeing the cakes in the cold case, but they seemed to all be some kind of cheesecake which I'm not really fond of. Would stop by if in Gettysburg, if only for Grille Fromage.
(3)Mike C.
Delicious..... Wonderful crab appetizer, and good cheeses. Kids had Chicken Francois and a filet with herb-butter sauce, wife had spinach and duck salad, I had ratatouille. Chocolate Mousse, Creme Brule and a cinnamon apple crepe for desert. Edit: you can get French Onion soup a lot of places, so we skipped that one. Do not skip the potato and leek soup while you are here. Savory....
(4)Lola J.
Just had breakfast there. I got one of the specials, husband got an omelette and kids got banana Nutella crepes. Everything was delicious and the waitress was excellent.
(5)PierreClaude R.
Pleasant evening in a rainstorm. Had not noticed (PA's uniquely irritating) BYOB necessity, but fortunately had several bottles of OR pinot noir packed for our trip. We enjoyed beef Bourgogne menu item and daily-special ginger spiced catfish. Service was pleasant and informed.
(3)Rachel P.
The food is good, and French. Other than that, this cafe doesn't have much to boast about. We walked in and wanted to sit by the window. The table was dirty so the waitress came and sprayed it (and me) with Windex as she proceeded to tell us they were trying to close up that area of the restaurant. Feeling awkward and slighted, we offered to move. Since we've been dining, she filled both of those window tables with other guests. We were brought two dirty dishes and some rotting fruit (a side dish). I had to ask for my water to be refilled. When good food is as readily available as it is today, and great food can be found just around the corner, the crux of a good restaurant rests on the dining experience it provides. And in this case, Cafe Saint Amand doesn't have much to offer except some "good" and "French" food. So I guess my advice to you is to order your meal as take-out!
(2)Samantha P.
Went here while on vacation with my husband. Called Saturday evening to reserve a spot for brunch at 11am the next day. When we got there, there were plenty of table open, and people that came in after us were able to be seated without a wait. Our waiter was attentive and courteous. My husband had an omelet, I had an egg sandwich, and we split the berries and cream crepe. My husbands said his breakfast was great. My egg sandwich came out without cheese (which it said was included on the menu) which made it very dry. The waiter apologized and had them make me another one immediately. He handled the situation great. The crepe, ohmygoodness the crepe was AMAZING. Almost too big for us to finish but we managed :) We stayed and enjoyed coffee and atmosphere for a little while longer. The meal was appropriately priced for what it was. Not cheap but not jawdroppingly expensive either. My only complaint was the flies. There were a couple buzzing around our table which was gross and annoying. Other than that the place seemed clean and well run. Very glad we went, and would recommend.
(4)Chelsea S.
Unfortunately I cannot comment on the taste of the food since we never made it that far. We arrived at the restaurant for breakfast on a Wednesday and it was about half full of other diners. A sign told us to seat ourselves but upon looking around the restaurant, all available tables were covered in dirty dishes from previous customers. We waited for about 10 minutes but the staff did not acknowledge us. When we finally were able to ask one of them to clear a table she looked around like that was the last thing she was able to do and said we'd have to wait a few minutes. In the meantime two more groups of diners arrived and then left after noting the condition of the tables. After several more minutes, it was clear that the staff had no intention of clearing tables for new diners my party also left. It was a very disappointing experience since I have been looking forward to trying Cafe Saint Armand for a while. I hope they can get some better staff to help the flow of the restaurant and dining experience.
(1)David C.
I came here the morning after my future sister-in-law's piano recital, and I had an omelet, which was very good. Kate had a crepe, and I would highly recommend these if you ever happen upon this place.
(3)Jessica H.
This place is cute. It's not exactly French, in the sense that the caesar salad was utterly American-looking and -tasting, and the whole set-up was very Main St USA. The decor is trying to be, but the service, bread, food just aren't French. Which is fine. I'm just saying. After all, this is Gettysburg. We had the french onion soup, a croque madame, and a vegetarian entree involving roasted vegetables and goat cheese. It was all very good, though not a lot of customers at the earlyish-dinner hour, and those who were there appeared to be mostly over 50. But still, I recommend if you're in Gettysburg for dinner.
(4)Amir P.
Low quality service and food with very little taste! I ordered a dish with eggplants something and it had almost no taste. Out of four people, only one dish was good and that was a turkey sandwich. .
(2)Angela G.
Good service, yummy crepe with steak and cheese. Minus a star because my salad had some slimy, time-to-toss lettuce leaves. Icky. Other than that, loved the place.
(4)Derek S.
What a great place to find when new to Gettysburg on a cold winter day. With snow beginning to fall my girlfriend and I stopped in for lunch. I immediately ordered a large cup of hot chocolate which was wonderful indeed. She ordered a French onion soup and pesto sandwich that were both very very French and very very good. I ordered the eggs Florentine. though it was tasty, the spinach cream sauce was a little tasteless. Regardless, this makes a fabulous date spot for any meal.
(4)Stefanie H.
After a couple of visits i have to say the food is average, but it does do a few things well and it's a welcome change from the the overall lackluster restaurant scene in Gettysburg. To start, the coffee is very good. The crepes can be too, especially the banana-strawberry one. I went there one day and had coffee and the crepe. The service was good and I was happy. Another day I brought a friend here who'd driven down from Harrisburg. She ordered the French Country Breakfast and it came with a croissant. The croissant, which was supposed to be the star of the meal, tasted like it had been left out overnight to air-dry. There was nothing fresh about it---a true culinary bummer. I had the onion and cheese crepe. The filling was overwhelming and lukewarm; the marriage of cheese and caramelized onions was not a good one---too much filling (or too little crepe.) I love caramelized onions but they did not go well with the cheese and there wasn't enough crepe to temper the filling. Maybe if the service had been a tad more polished, I could have overlooked the oily juxtaposition of cheese and onions, but our waitress was also mediocre. She made almost no eye contact. When she brought more coffee, she had to be asked to bring more cream. She never asked how our meal was and, finally, she picked up my water glass from the top of the glass, with all five of her fingers circling the rim of the glass. That probably was the worst part of the meal. All I could think was, "hasn't anyone here told her to pick up the glass from the bottom, not the top?!" C'mon now. I haven't been there since but one of these days I imagine I will have a banana-strawberry crepe urge and find myself back there. I don't see myself spending much money in this place, though---at least not the way my last visit played out.
(3)Joseph P.
Overwhelmed amateur waitresses with attitudes serving overpriced, average fare to a clientele hoping for more, and receiving less.
(2)Andrew M.
Smack dab in the middle of "downtown" Gettysburg, needed to refuel for lunch before we explored the area. Decent little shop with a variety of food options at reasonable prices. Service was decent and friendly. Closes at 2 pm on Sundays though, should probably stay open longer.
(4)M. P.
Food was very good. Had a great steak which is what we were craving.
(4)Timothy C.
We went there during the week of Christmas, 2013. It is not fancy and I am not sure they have even been to France, but this is just a great place for quick, satisfying meal. I had an omelet and my wife the nutella crepes, Our friend had the lemon crepes and loved them as well. The coffee was excellent as well.
(5)Karen B.
The savory crepes are excellent and the French dip sandwich was delicious. Service was a little slow, though.
(4)Marguerite P.
I've been here several times as a treat for myself, but always for lunch. The first time or two I visited, I dined with a friend from Lyon, France, and she pronounced everything to be excellent. Just today (Sunday) I was there with another friend, talking away long after the food was finished and the coffee gone, not realizing they had closed 30 minutes earlier until they started moving chairs to vacuum. But still, no one indicated to us it was time to move along, which we much appreciated. As soon as we realized we were holding things up, we picked up our coats and left, with thanks. The service today was excellent, but service may be their weak point and the only reason I didn't give 5 stars, since all the food I've gotten there has been very, very good. (I particularly like the balsamic vinegar salad dressing that they make themselves.) I don't think I've had the same server twice, but they've all been polite and thoughtful (and if that's "not really French," that's fine with me). But occasionally, they're not at the top of their game, as when one brought the wrong soup.. I'd go more often, but I don't seem to be able to leave without spending $20, and that's a bit much for me to do every day. And that is probably my own fault, because I really enjoy ending the meal with a crepe and cup of coffee. The berry crepe, my favorite, is a standard part of the menu, but if it isn't berry season, I'd inquire first--in December, another selection may be better. I often go in intending to get the onion soup, but the last two times have been lured away by the intriguing (and excellent) soups du jour, carrot and ginger one day, tomato Parmesan bisque another. I look forward to working my way through the menu on future visits.
(4)C S.
Stumbled in here after a guided tour of Gettysburg battlefield and were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant was vacant with the exception of one table, but we were greatly warmly and quickly by our friendly server. The decor is warm and inviting without being cheesy and the menu varied enough anyone can find something they like. Breakfast is served until 4:00 p.m. and everyone chose this option. The omelet was a bit well done, but the ingredients were cooked to perfection and the flavor was not drowned with lots of cheap cheese. Very tasty. The cheese and onion crepes were done to perfection but the potatoes that accompanied them were quite under-cooked. Tasty but a bit mushy for our taste. The waffle was the crown jewel of the meal. It was ordered crispy, came out golden brown but not dry at all, topped with a fresh strawberry and blueberry fruit compote made fresh on-the-spot per our request, along with some homemade fruit-flavored syrup. Not only did the chef cater to please our request, he catered to our taste buds. The waffle melted in our mouths and the plate was licked clean. The prices were more than reasonable for the quality and the portions. Had we not indulged in the waffle, we probably would have tried some of the homemade delicacies in the bakery case. The only thing holding me back from giving this 5 stars were the potatoes and the waitress who though friendly, hovered a bit too much for my taste.
(4)George L.
Ginnie and I are in town for a few days for the Arts Festival, and the first order of business after checking in to the hotel was to find some place for our evening meal. There are no end of choices for faux late 19th century culinary fare in Gettysburg, but we were hoping for something a bit more subtle. A quick web search turned up the menu of Café Saint Amand--quite promising, but we wondered about a French Bistro in Gettysburg. It was a surprising and welcome find. Café Saint Amand has only been in business for a few years, but they seem to be doing pretty well. Gettysburg is a college town, and the historical tourist trade seems to provide enough of us sorts who are looking for well crafted food. The menu is a solid read of traditional bistro items, and so we were able to assemble a very pleasing selection. For a slight variation on the Parisian theme, we began with a first plate of andouille sausage with a mature bit of white cheddar, baguette and a house-made Dijon style mustard--but with a surprise--very high on the horseradish note--think wasabi. It works! The earthy savoriness of the sausage, the smooth richness of the cheddar, and cutting through that, the clear trumpet of the mustard. As we finished up that, the potato leek soup arrived. Brian, our gregarious and personable waiter, responded to our request for wine with a, "Well, we are a BYOB . . ." but, low and behold, two glasses of a very pleasant Shiraz appeared on our table. The soup, much to our pleasant surprise, was a clear stock based preparation. Not that we have anything against cream, but we appreciated the lighter touch. This was definitely a more delicate touch--at first I thought I would have preferred more salt, but after I really listened to the flavors, I was convinced--the leeks came through, supported by the earthiness of the red potatoes. The red-skinned potatoes had better been pulled from the heat earlier to give a firmer texture, but they were still in the ball park. On to the entre, a steak frites, vin blanc, a hanger steak with white wine and shallot butter finish. We ordered medium rare, and that is what we got. It was the classic three colors: a good sear, underlain with corral, surrounding a red, just warm. The hanger steak was wonderfully tender and robustly savory. The frites were a good experiment--not the typical slender cuts, but rather full, thin lengthwise slices. They were a 7 of 10--needing a more extended first, low cooking to drive out the moisture to allow the second, higher temperature frying to get the full puff. But, magically refilling wine glasses certainly redressed any disappointment. The greens, a spring mix with warm, crumbled goat cheese, thinly sliced, tart apples, lightly candied, roasted walnuts and a honey-mustard vinaigrette, was well conceived, but the tired mesclun and the overly bland vinaigrette hampered the ultimate effect. Not even the very fine nut meats could bring it off. To round off the meal , we elected to true a classic of the genre: francaise tarte aux pommes. Again, well conceived, but not quite fully executed. Apples uniformly sliced to just the right thickness, fanned just so, a buttery short bread crust, but pulled from the oven minutes too soon. Not enough time in the heat to allow things to caramelize and fully blend. But, the espresso pull smoothed this out--a pleasant, nicely bodied, well balanced, crema topped accompaniment. So, an evening thoroughly enjoyed--an up and coming establishment giving satisfaction to those who are looking for a place to dine and not merely eat. Thank you Brian and the Café Saint Amand!
(4)D And R G.
We just got back from a Gettysburg weekend and visited this fine restaurant for breakfast. We ordered both crepes and egg dishes. Coffee and juice. The crepes we ordered were simply wonderful. I have had "French pancakes" more than once and these were amongst the finest. The fruit looked to be of fine quality and plentiful with excellent flavor. The creme was sweet and enjoyable. Eggs were prepared with some skill and had that light, fluffy texture that you find in places that have good line cooks. The coffee was the best we had in Gettysburg, R insisted that we return the next morning for more. (we ordered dark roast both times). The tables, floors and bio facilities were all clean and well kept. The service was, above average and pleasant. The prices were fair and unremarkable. We will return. This visit was at 8am on a Saturday there were 3 in our party.
(4)Amanda S.
Awesome crepes! Great place to take a book and hang out for awhile.
(2)Lynne M.
Went for brunch on a Sunday and was happy to get in before the big rush! The place is fairly small and understated, but the service and the food were wonderful. I highly recommend the croque monsieur and the waffles with fruit and whipped cream. We will be going back!
(4)Lars B.
To be honest, I'd probably rate them somewhere in between a three and a four for overall performance. I agree with what somebody wrote down below - this place is not "French". Just because you have duck confit and a croque madame on your menu does not mean you are french. My dad, who was a lifelong language teacher remarked that the French written on the menu was impeccable. So maybe the owner is either French or some sort of francophile. I would classify this place as more of contemporary American cafe/restaurant with some Parisian flair. The dining room appears clean. The decor? Well, keep in mind this is Gettysburg. The servers were two cute blonde girls. They definitely need a few lessons is greeting guests, working the tables, knowing when to put things down and take things away. They make up for it, however, with their natural charm and innocence. The bread with fig butter was a nice touch. Not the crusty baguettes/rolls I've come to expect from other french restaurants in bigger citites, but good enough that there was not one left in the nifty basket they gave us. Appetizers: My dad had the onion soup. He really liked it. Ate the whole thing. My mom and I split the lumb crab "salad" appetizer. Not bad. The dressing on the crab was nice. For entrees, I ordered the panko crusted pork chop. This pork chop was expertly prepared. The seasoning was perfect (I think they brine their chops). The crust on the exterior of the chop added a nice textural contrast. The "pommes puree" aka mashed potatoes were nice, too. It's hard for mashed potatoes to be super mind blowing, but they were a welcome addition to the plate. The "sauce" was bright mix of craisins, apples and I forget what else. It was clear this dish was cooked by a true professional. My dad had the salmon special with a lentil ragout. I tasted a little and it was pretty darn good. These people can cook their meat and fish here very well. We didn't have dessert because we were perfectly satiated by the meal, but we left with some good notes in the air and a place we knew we would return to in the future.
(4)Sev O.
This place needs a Gordon Ramsay makeover. Service OK, although not particularly well-trained. The food is not prepared fresh; it is frozen. This may pass muster with some people who would otherwise eat in another tourist trap, but the first rule of French cooking is cook to order. This is not done here. Coquille St. Jacques with lobster came and the top was hot but the bottom was still frozen. The Beef Bourgignon - the absolute favorite of the waitress - came out and looked like it came out of a can; a can of DintyMore beef stew perhaps. The mac and cheese was bland and tasteless. Beef tips were about the only appetizing thing there, although slathered in an indigestible sauce. Crabcake was bought in. The crepe itself was fine but the cheese/mushroom/onion filling was spooned out of some container and was days old. I asked if anything was made fresh; they at least were honest and said that nothing I ordered was. If you set your expectations low, and expect essentially reheated premade cafeteria-quality food that pretends to be French, you may indeed be pleased. But if you read some of the over the top reviews here, and expect to have a wonderful experience, you will be sorely disappointed; there are much better meals; the ones I had at two historic taverns and two brewpubs in town were head and shoulders above this one. The good news ... at least it's BYO.
(1)Nicole A.
Have been twice and both times have been really good! I reccomend the crepes and Nicoise salad.
(4)B. S.
After a first rocky visit, we have come to enjoy this place. The desserts are the best thing, so I would be sure to save room. The creme brulee is my favorite, but the caramel machiatto cheesecake is another well-liked treat. For lunch, the french dip is delicious and the potato leek soup is well worth a try. For dinner, the Beef Bourguignon was juicy and delicious -- but root vegetables means a ton of carrots and nothing else special. I have not been impressed with the savory crepes -- too much pancake compared to the filling. Guests in my party have enjoyed the sweet crepes.
(4)Sheila B.
I had such an enjoyable time here with my son. They were extremely friendly and the atmosphere was nice. We split a French dip sandwich and creme brulee. Both were excellent. I had a mocha which okay--I tend to like my mochas a little sweeter. My son loved his raspberry iced tea. He would have loved if they had smoothies on the menu. They have free wifi and they welcomed us to stay as long as we wanted to use it. Very nice place.
(4)Bill G.
My wife and I had a good meal and a very nice dining experience here. The food was well prepared, not spectacular, but certainly worth the reasonable prices charged here. There were some nice touches like the fig butter served with the bread. Our server was quite pleasant and helpful and kicked up the rating to a four. They don't have a liquor license but they did suggest the winery a couple of blocks away to get a bottle of wine.
(4)Sonya P.
On my second visit to this adorable Cafe, I found myself more than slightly dissapointed. I've visited before during lunch hours, and found that I was satisfied, but breakfast here is a much different feel. To begin, I must praise Cafe Saint Amand for taking over a great location (I remember when they opened), and having a very beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. I really found myself enjoying the music, decor, and sensation that this little piece of France-removed successfully inspires in it's visitors. However when it comes to the food and service, my impressions were much different. My husband and I visited during breakfast hours, and I must say, I think breakfast may be a poor time to visit. There were two servers working at the time, and the one that greeted us was probably the less hard-working of the two. I requested a glass of water with my coffee, which was not brought to the table until I asked a second time, and then I was brought a short glass which never got refilled. My husband ordered a Coke, which he drank a little fast (as usual!), but also did not get a refill until I flagged down the other server to ask her for one. I ordered the croque-madame, and my husband the onion and cheese crepe. For the amount of customers that were in the cafe, and the items that we ordered, we waited a very long time for our food. When our dishes arrived, they were both cold. I let our server know that our dishes were cold, and she said that she had brought them out as soon as they were ready, but she'll "go ahead and have them make another for you". When our second round came out, they were in fact much warmer, but now both were missing the breakfast potatoes. Once this was corrected we were finally able to eat. My dish was really underwhelming in flavor and in freshness. My dish gave me the impression that none of the ingredients that went into it were fresh, or homemade. The white gravy tasted like powdered packet gravy. The breakfast potatoes were canned new potatoes, sliced and heated up in a ridiculous amount of oil. Both of us had to drain each bite of it's oil before consuming. My husband's dish was quite different in flavor, but not in a good way. His crepe was very salty, and the onions were mushy and overcarmelized. The filling was rather reminiscent of carrmelized onion spread instead of a fresh cooked filling. It was completely overwhelming in taste and consistency. This really could have been executed much better. I can't say much better about the service either. We were not taken care of for the majority of the time that we were seated, and when we were delivered our food, our server did not look at us as she set it down, or ask if there was anything else we needed. We only got her attention when we tracked her down and asked for it specifically. We felt completely dismissed as customers. As locals, if it had been a nice experience, this would be somewhere I would be dragging my husband all the time, but after our treatment, that won't be the case. I certainly hope this is not how our tourists are treated. In summary, although the prices and atmosphere are really great, our service and food were seriously lacking. I see that other users have given better reviews for lunch and dinner visits, so maybe you should stick to that and give somewhere else a chance for breakfast.
(2)Pam J.
We stopped by for a late lunch on Sunday, August 16. I had a cup of French Onion soup and 1/2 French Dip sandwich. The soup was full of onions, great bread and wonderful cheese on top. The sandwich had very flavorful roast beef, fresh bread and ample dip. It was very filling and tasty. My husband had an Italian sandwich - The bread was soft and very fresh. The potato salad with the meal was very tasty. A great meal, wonderful service at a great price. The bathroom was very clean and smelled wonderful. The hand soap in the bathroom was very nice. I highly recommend this for a quiet lunch with your sweety.
(5)Andrew D.
The food was exceptional on our recent visit. The restaurant was not very crowded and we recieved excellent service. I ordered the Jarret d'agneau braisé à la purée de haricots truffe blanche (Braised lamb shank with truffles white bean puree) which was excellent. The lamb was cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. It was so tender it was falling off the bone. My wife ordered the Côte de porc normandie(Pan seared pork chop with apple, cognac, veal stock and crème fraiche, with ham and gruyere risotto) which she told me was also excellent. my 2 year old enjoyed the Jambon et fromage crêpe served with side of house chips. My only suggestion would be to offer a bit more for kids to choose from. The decor is ok although it does look like they went shopping at TJ Maxx / Marshalls for most of the items. I would recommend that the owners buy some real French antiques. The furniture is comfortable and the nod to corbusier and perriand with the tubular chrome leather furniture in the waiting area is a nice appropriate French touch. All in all, we would return. The food was worth the money and I look forward to seeing what they do with a spring menu with anticipation!
(4)Marc D.
Good service. The french motif is a bit hokey, but the food is excellent. We enjoyed a tasty Eggs Florentine and Croq moinsior for Sunday brunch. The poached eggs in the florentine were perfectly prepared.
(4)Mark W.
Really good food. Reasonable prices for lunch anyway. The atmosphere was pretty cool. The French Onion soup was delicious. We also had the croque monsieur. Not exactly what I had expected, but good nonetheless. For dessert we had a nutella and banana crepe. Very tasty! It was a little strange the way the cafe is set up on the inside. There seems to me to be room enough for almost twice as many tables as they had, but I guess that means a couple different things: It's relatively quiet and the service is pretty good.
(4)Ellie K.
Beautiful atmosphere and lovely food (especially for the area, which can be particularly sparse when it comes to good eats). I had the Spinach and Duck Confit salad - absolutely amazing! The duck was cooked and seasoned perfectly, the dressing was to die for, and all ingredients were very fresh. We finished with the strawberry and whipped creme crepe, which was light and perfectly sweet. Everyone else at the time was equally pleased with their dishes. The service was mediocre, but I could care less with food this good. Definitely coming back for more!
(4)Becky F.
Gettysburg isn't particularly well known for fine dining, however you can find fresh, more modern fare with of course a classic french flair at Cafe Saint Amand. Overall, the prices were very fair and I would recommend this over the many chains and diners you will find along US Route 30 if you happen to find yourself in Gettysburg and in need of some serious chow.
(4)Ed P.
If we could give this restaurant a four and a half, we would because it's really good, with just a little room for improvement. The French Dip sandwich is a winner, as are the pasta salad and potato salad sides. I'd like more horseradish sauce on my sandwich, though. A minor thing, I know. Keep up the good work! C'est bon!
(4)Chabeeb D.
Have been there for dinner three times now in the past 6 months. Once very busy, twice not so busy. All the times were fantastic though. Nice to see a place that can handle pressure well and deliver a consistent, delicious meal. I recommend this place to anyone asking for a good meal in Gettysburg.
(4)Edie R.
Wow, this place is terrific! Nice atmosphere, wonderful food, decent service. I was surprised to find someplace this sophisticated. A little bit pricey, but if you have the money, it is worth it!!
(5)Finnuala K.
Out of this world. I went for dinner with my husband and in-laws this summer, and frankly, I didn't expect much. I studied in France, and I love to cook, so I can be a bit of a snob when it comes to French food. But Cafe Saint-Amand blew me out of the water. I had the lamb, which was literally perfectly cooked - simply the best lamb I have ever had in my entire life. Six months later, I can still envision that plate of food. Everyone else in my group was also thrilled with their dish, and the service was very pleasant. The decor was a little dated, but I forgot all about the surroundings when I started to eat. I think I will remember that meal for the rest of my life, and I would go back to Gettysburg just to eat at Cafe Saint-Amand again.
(5)Andrew S.
The service here is terrible! I made a reservation at 7 o'clock with my girlfriend and when we arrives they told me there were no tables. Are you serious? A person makes a reservation with the purpose of saving a table! I ask how they will compensate for this mistake because I was upset and they told me I could leave if I liked. We decided to stay and a half hour later we were seated. The service was very slow ad the food took forever to come out. To top it all off, my steak was cold! Bad food and worse service, this restaurant barley earned 1 star.
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