Le Petit Triangle Café

Such a wonderful spot… great food… great service
Looking forward to my next trip there!!!

The food is very good but not amazing (had the smoked salmon omelet with goat cheese and capers). Friends had beautiful french toast and crepes. Waitstaff are slow to seat you and the space is a bit cramped. I think it’s probably more European that way, haha. Come if you want a European experience in Ohio City. If you want purely amazing brunch food and less of a quirky experience, go to BonBon.

I wouldn’t know what the food is like, but I can say I will never go back. It wasn’t the fact we tried to get a table on a busy Sunday at brunch, it was the fact that the girl looked at us like we were idiots for even setting foot in the door without a reservation. Then, condescendingly said a table would not be open for two hours. It’s not the situation, or not getting in. It’s the delivery in your tone and I don’t appreciate it. Good luck. You’re on the border of the hood and Ohio City, not Manhattan.
Joy, you seem like a real twat. Good luck. Every person on this site sees the wonderful business attitude you possess.

Literally spent the morning in Paris. Food and atmosphere was great. I would recommend making reservations. We put our name in and came back. I ate the challah French toast, hubby had eggs and sausage! The food was incredible and we can’t wait to go back!

There are three things I love about French cuisine: the breads, the sweets, and the cheese. Le Petit Triangle Café embodies these core French culinary delights that I treasure. My date and I came on a Saturday afternoon and were promptly seated in the front area with a clear view of the kitchen staff working their magic. It’s a bit loud, but still hold the charm of a small café with the smell of coffee in the air and fresh flowers on all the tables.
Afternoon is the best time to come here because you can get sweet, savory, or a combination of both. You can order a cheese plate, croque monsieur, and get a nutella crêpe for dessert. Unfortunately, I was’t overly hungry when we arrived, so I stuck to one thing: the croque monsieur. There is something about the combo of ham, cheese, and super thick bread that makes me drool every time. Sure the ham and gooey cheese is to die for, but the bread here was even more fabulous. It has to be more than an inch thick with a slight sweetness that just meshes with the ham’s saltiness so well.
I’m dying to come back here to try more brunch items. The crepes looked heavenly, but since I couldn’t help but eat my entire sandwich, I did not have room to order one for myself. I may be wary about coming around dinner time on a weekend, as I’m sure the place gets quite loud. But for a cute lunch date with coffee and towering sandwiches, it’s a win-​win!

I wouldn’t know what the food is like, but I can say I will never go back. It wasn’t the fact we tried to get a table on a busy Sunday at brunch, it was the fact that the girl looked at us like we were idiots for even setting foot in the door without a reservation. Then, condescendingly said a table would not be open for two hours. It’s not the situation, or not getting in. It’s the delivery in your tone and I don’t appreciate it. Good luck. You’re on the border of the hood and Ohio City, not Manhattan.

The banana foster crêpe is excellent. It is warm with a delicious caramelized sauce and is topped with ice cream. Next time I’d like to try a chocolate crêpe. At dinner you can only get dessert crepes and the savory crepes are available at lunch.

I drove 100 miles to go to this place because of my love of French food .
I came here mainly because of the reviews on Unilocal Which were mostly favorable.
Come on Unilocalers seriously ?
This place was such a huge disappointment .on every level .
We didn’t even Finish our meal nor did they bother ask how things were .
Usually if they come to pick up the plates and most of the food is still there
They ask how was everything. Nada!
I didn’t seem to me that they really cared. I could go in to great detail but
Why bother, they didn’t ‚
A sub par experience on every level.

My first experience here wasn’t a good one. I got the Pork shoulder and duck cassoulet and the cassoulet was inedible and after 2 bites we couldn’t force ourselves to eat it. The pork shoulder was tender but the sauce was very bitter. I decided to give it another shot and the the second time I ordered the duck breast and chicken cream crêpe. The duck breast was delicious and cooked perfectly, and crêpe was good as well. I got the lemon curd crêpe for dessert and it was one of the best I’ve had. I’d definitely recommend the crepes on the menu. The atmosphere is cute and just like the name the café is a small triangle shape. The place has fresh flowers on every table and it really does feel like you’ve escaped to France for an hour!

One of my ultimate favorite places for breakfast or to just get coffee with a friend.

First a few Don’ts:
1) Don’t come without a reservation.
2) Don’t bring young kids
3) Don’t be in a rush
If you do any (or all) of the above, you will likely have a 4 star experience as well. We waited about 45 min in pretty uncomfortable chairs shoved behind a counter top. The waitstaff looked disdainfully at our kids. And the service was slow.
But, if you are looking for a leisurely brunch in a charming and quaint restaurant where you can linger over delicious food, you’ve come to the right place.
Everything was exceptional. My 7 yr old daughter didn’t leave me even one escargot. My beer mimosa was huge– I barely could finish. The crêpe was just like they serve in Paris. The croque Monsieur was huge and one of the best I’ve ever eaten.
I would love to go back, if ever I was in Cleveland again without the little.

Absolutely adore this place
Delicious food, great atmosphere… Nutella crêpe!!! Perfect noise level for great conversation. Steak bousin was fantastic

It makes me said to give this place 2 stars. I went here for lunch and was disappointed. My French Onion Soup was lacking salt. My sandwich was ok. The bread was a little too thick so I had to eat it one side at a time. Service was fine and the atmosphere is cute. I should’ve stuck with my gut and just gotten a sweet crêpe! I would be willing to try this place again, but I was disappointed by this experience.

I’ve been wanting to try this restaurant for years and finally went for lunch. The service was ok, fairly attentive and it wasn’t too busy. Unfortunately the food lacked taste. I had the onion soup and mushroom & chicken crêpe, and both were very bland. I’m not opposed to another visit to try a sweet crêpe but this is not the place for savory French food.

I was immediately charmed by Le Petite — it’s a very cozy (read: small) café with an open kitchen and lovely patio. The service is warm and friendly. The atmosphere feels very authentic and the menu is divine. My friends and I had a hard time choosing what to order.
The best parts were the drinks — fernet and espresso (from local roasters Rising Star) and bellinis. Le Petite boasts an impressive drink list — my friend is a national beverage director and he was very happy with the offerings.
We tried: cheese plate, French onion soup, and 2 savory crepes. The food was pretty good overall. Next time, I’m going to splurge on a croissant sandwich with eggs, jambon, and brie cheese with a side of potatoes.

I’m totally in love with the vibe: Cozy, unpretentious, classic French bistro.
The food is always simple, but well-​made.
It has a tendency to be super busy during brunch, so if you think of it, try to make a reservation beforehand. If you have to wait for a table, you might be stuck in an awkwardly cramped entry-​way. I actually prefer coming here for a weeknight dinner, as it’s less crowded but still romantic.
Try the salmon salad if you’re looking for a light bite. The duck is also fantastic. Finish it off with a dark chocolate strawberry crêpe to get more of a balanced meal. ;)

Affordable French cuisine, friendly and efficient staff, and a cozy atmosphere leads me to believe that this will be one of my new favorite brunch/​lunch spots in Cleveland!
I’ve walked by this restaurant several times and finally made it in during a work-​related lunch and was blown away. I knew this was going to be a great spot when the first thing I set my eyes upon walking in was an industrial sized Nutella and fresh croissants being placed on the counter.
I am a huge fan of crepes and was blown away by the selection between sweet and savory. I opted for the spinach, tomato, and mozzarella crêpe which came with a refreshing side of couscous. The crêpe was mouth watering and I was impressed with how filling the crêpe was since I tend to find myself wanting more after one. I’m definitely planning on coming back for a sweet crêpe next!
We made it right before the lunch rush but as we were seated several other people came in slowing down the service just a tad (I anticipate that at all restaurants). The only issue which can’t necessarily be helped is due to the cozy demeanor of this restaurant if there is someone sitting behind you there is a chance your back to back with the person.
All around a good time and even better food. Bravo Le Petit Triangle Café!

Very flavorful dishes and presentation, though I felt the service could have been a little better. I came here with my fiancé on a pretty crowded Sunday morning. Understandably so the wait was pretty long but that’s to be understood because A.) It’s busy B.) I didn’t have a reservation. No problem.
I probably got there at 11:30 and was seated about 30 minutes later, later than they said but still ok with it. When I get to the table it takes another solid 10 minutes before I see the waitress. Still, all is well though that’s sort of a long time before being greeted and getting my beverage order. We both get coffees, I down mine because the cup is very small. I again don’t see the waitress for what had to be another 15 minutes. This is starting to become a pretty long morning/​early afternoon. Finally get my order in and the food takes sort of a while to arrive.
All in all I just felt like we weren’t getting a lot of attention, sure it was busy but there aren’t many tables in the joint so it shouldn’t have really been like that (?)
Coffee itself is very tasty but small cup and had to wait a while for a refill (sensing a theme here). Food comes by and it’s REALLY GOOD which makes this a ying-​yang of a review in a way. I got the artichoke crêpe with spinach and cheese (cheddar? gruyère?) I can’t recall but it was great, had it with the buckwheat crêpe. It came with a side of lentils, pretty light and mixed well with the savory-​ness of the crêpe.
Fiancé had the French Toast, also very good and as uniquely tasting as can be for French Toast.
Like I said service was so-​so. I don’t mean any offense to the staff reading this and I’ll definitely just mark it as a one off, though other reviews have been similar in this sense. I was also a server for some time so I get it, things happen like that some afternoons when you’re busy so I give the benefit of the doubt. Food was delicious, this is an interesting menu for sure.

Cute restaurant, definitely recommend making reservations because its small. We went for Sunday brunch– 2 of us shared an omelet (can’t remember name but it was vegetarian and had tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and pesto in it– $ 10)– came with breakfast potatoes. The omelette was ok– bland but good. They also let us sub the croissant instead of toast without an extra charge. The croissant looked amazing, but was disappointing. It was hard and dry, was not very tasty either. The nutella crêpe with strawberries ($ 7) was amazing, perfect amount of nutella and was delicious. Definitely better than the omelette. We also had mimosas, bellinis ($ 7 each) and a bloody mary. The drinks were good, bloody mary could have been spicier, overall it was a good experience. Good, fresh food and friendly service.

An ok placer, small with friendly staff. Not somewhere I would recommend to go if you’re not in the area

Not sure what I can say about this adorable little café that hasn’t already been said. So, I’ll keep it short to five points.
1) It’s cozy. You’ll want to take off your coat carefully so you don’t inadvertently smack another diner in the face.
2) The Pomegranate Iced Tea is all sorts of awesome. Get it.
3) The menu is nice and diverse from sweet crepes to plenty of savory options. There’s something to satisfy anyone.
4) The Chicken & Chutney crêpe was a fantastic consistency and filled hunks of bird and topped with a flavorful but almost too sweet chutney. There’s a large pool of the sweet stuff on the side — go easy.
5) Service was efficient but not overly friendly. This didn’t rub me the wrong way per se, but if you’re seeking that super welcoming neighborhood spot, I didn’t get that vibe from Le Petit Triangle.
In terms of crepes, Le Petit serves ‘em up right.

Super overrated. I really wanted to like it.
Not bad but definitely not great, at least in my experience. I had the jambon and Brie crêpe and my mom had the cassoulet, duck with white beans.
Hers was lacking flavor and my crêpe was nothing mind blowing like these other reviews suggest.
And if they’re going for service that reflects how the French treat/​regard Americans then they nailed that ‘charm.’

I can appreciate a member of an establishment reaching out to a Unilocaler and comment about the reviews, means they care. What I dont appreciate is passive aggressive managers.
I would like to point out that I commented on what I saw and how my experience was. I commented on the service, the food, the place and I didn’t exaggerate it at all. I never thought constructive cristicism hurt anybody. Clearly it hurt some egos.
I have worked in the food industry so therefore I know a bit on how restaurants run. Back when I was younger I worked at the Diner on Clifton, among other places, which had an open kitchen concept, nobody ever smelled bad there. Then again the owner cared to remodel it with new equiments.
As far as the wait goes, the area to the right where my friend and I sat was full when we came but emptied shortly after, and only 2 tables remained. Means they finished their food before I ordered mine but i still waited 40 plus minutes for my plates. And also I have worked the day after Christmas day, so I am very familiar with the amount of business a place gets.
I had no complains about the food. I thought it was great and so was the service. I paid my bill and my server got her 20% plus tip.
I think the right thing to do is to message a customer, apologize for the long wait then explain how everything goes but a sassy attitude never helped anyone.
I planned on returning to this place but I would rather take my appetite to a place that does not attack their customers through Unilocal.It’s sad.

This place is is a hole-​in-​the-​wall gem! I’ve gone twice now and the food is always great and the staff friendly. Some of the seating is a little snug, but that just makes it more intimate. I definitely recommend and will be going back to try more things!
The food:
Croque Madame — A cheese and ham sandwich topped with egg and bechmel sauce. Very tasty. The potatoes that come with it are a little plain, but just ask for a little extra bechmel sauce and it’s are all good.
Pumpkin Crème Brulee — Perfect! Love that crispy sugar top and smooth custard inside.