Seattlest: Cafe Full Presse

guest

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:21:47 -0800

Cafe Presse is right by my house, and I was quite thrilled when they opened. I've been there a few times with friends and it's always been great. but the last time I went, I went solo, with the purpose of reading for a bit with some wine and dessert. I had the same treatment you did - as soon as the fork hit the plate for the last time, check was brought with a terse "Let me know when you're ready". I was a server for many years and I know from the 'get out' vibe. I had a full glass of wine. There were plenty of tables open. I still think Cafe Presse is a great place to go with others, but the ambiance they are marketing, of a leisurely cafe for anyone to drop by and stay a while, doesn't seem to be what they actually want.

Katelyn

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:58:28 -0800

Last few times I've been there, the back has been packed as well as the front. Bleh.

guest

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:39:53 -0800

When you arrive, just quickly head to the back, there's usually a table. Newbies don't know it's there and have a tendency to stand around until they're directed to a table. It usually works for me and my crew. Otherwise, deal with it, lines are getting longer everywhere.

Michael van Baker

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 21:19:39 -0800

Well then. Now I feel better about that refill! I had zero wait.

ronaldholden

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 21:14:52 -0800

Ah, don't forget the precious Leslie Kelly, former substitute restaurant writer for the Pee-Eye. She too weighs from Cafe Presse on her whiny blog this morning: no fucking coffee. Poor Les.

guest

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:44:50 -0800

Ah yes, another east-coaster (or just a wannabe) complaining about prompt check service. God forbid your waitress notices when you actually finish your plate. Keep up the negative reviews. Just like all the negative reviews for B&O (on other sites), it thins the herd of the pretentious idiots and allows me to enjoy a nice, mellow brunch with PROMPT, attentive service... -Uptight Seattleite

guest

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:11:22 -0800

I'm sure it'll die down in a couple days, and those Seattle Times readers will be back to trying whatever else is recommended.

blahthequah

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:08:55 -0800

Thank you Seattle Times for telling all the people from the Eastside about Cafe Presse and ruining our fun.

Katelyn

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:47:35 -0800

Awww DAMN. I loved that place. Stupid Seattle Times. They probably don't even know the trick with the mayonnaise and mustard. I will now take advantage of my ridiculous work schedule and only go to Cafe Presse on weekday mornings. (But no soccer!?!!)

Michael van Baker

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:49:09 -0800

Guest, I tried moving back a while ago -- turned out to be way too expensive. As for the rest of your points, can I recommend this brand-new perspective to you?

guest

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:14:23 -0800

1.) The New Yorker is for pretentious doofuses. 2.) Stella is disgusting. 3.) Only idiots actually watch soccer, and even bigger idiots root for teams from thousands of miles away. Move back to N. California, you carpetbagger.