Cafe des Amis

This place is just OK. Basic food, mediocre preparation, definitely not French. Maybe French inspired? If you’re looking of a easy, basic meal, no frills and moderately good, this is your place!

We had such a lovely experience here! I made a reservation for 10am on a Saturday for 2 because I wasn’t sure how busy it would be and my sister was visiting from out of town. We showed up at 10:10 and the lady at the counter was so nice about us being late and pointed out our reserved table. We probably would have had to wait 10 – 15 minutes otherwise for a table.
We ordered 2 breakfast entrees and 2 lattes at the counter which totaled $ 21 – totally reasonable for a delicious breakfast for 2. The banana French toast was absolutely incredible. I had never had French toast made with baguettes before – it was so thick and crunchy and the combination of that and the bananas and whipped cream made me want to scarf the whole plate down. We also split a strawberry crêpe that was delicious. The lattes were a little weak but still good. Very friendly service and welcoming atmosphere. I will definitely be going back soon!

A special birthday and a place that would accommodate all ages (3 – 71). The Brunch couldn’t have been better. The owner reserved a small room for our group complete with Happy Birthday decorations. She was very approachable and made certain that our group was handled efficiently. Being Valentine’s Day the restaurant was very busy, but we never felt rushed. We all had different items ranging from «light as air» quiche to chocolate chip pancakes. Everything was great. We have already made plans to return in two weeks.

Very cute little French inspired café, but the food is definitely Americanized. I ordered a breakfast crêpe and it was delicious, but a little greasy for my liking. Clean dining area, mostly affordable prices. Very friendly service at the counter. If you’re like me, you probably won’t be able to leave without grabbing something from the front food display– everything looked really tasty!

One of the surprisingly few brunch options in the Village, the Café brings fresh ingredients into every menu item. Omelettes are on point; quiches, and salads are also worth trying. Can be very crowded due to the high demand for breakfast and lack of Village options.

This place is the worst, I have eaten here twice, both times the food had no flavor, and I got sick. Also you would expect a French restaurant to have at least subpar coffee, this place serves the same tasteless coffee my English grandma made in the mornings. No French accents here, just some hard core Pittsburghese.

This is a great lunch spot in Sewickley. Always good and the service is just right! Their sandwiches are the best and they have a nice selection of side dishes to pick from.

Besides the greasy sandwich with an disgusting amount of cheese on it and the tiny cup of flavorless french onion soup not only was the place filthy dirty and filled with flies but the lady who took our order was unpleasant and rude. I found myself wishing I would find a fly in my food so I could get my money back and go eat somewhere else. Below panera quality with a higher cost.

Second time here and disappointed compared to last. The cashier person wasn’t friendly what so ever and the same croque Monsieur i got last time was overly cheesy and just not very good. Inconsistent. The other people that came with me did not like it either.

Was somewhat disappointed after eating here despite my initial excitement to try this cute little place being advertised as a French Bistro. While the food I had was tasty I don’t really think it is true french cuisine. You order at the counter and food is brought to your table. Prices are very reasonable as I ate for less than $ 10 per meal. Terrible street parking.
I’ve eaten both breakfast and lunch here. For breakfast, the Garden omelet was loaded with veggies and goat cheese, both of which I love. I chose a side of fruit which was sad and pathetic. It had clearly sat on the fridge after being prepared the night before. For lunch I had the Chicken Apple Walnut Salad which is usually served with her house dijon dressing. Since I’m not a fan of dijon dressing, I opted for balsamic dressing. The salad was served with a small cup of balsamic vinegar which was disappointing. The salad itself was huge and loaded with shredded chicken, dried cranberries and chopped apple.
Overall, the food here was good but again,
not the french cuisine I was hoping for based on the name. While they do have french type paintings hanging, I am not sure this is enough to call this place a French Bistro. This is the basis for my 3 star rating. I would return here if in the area and looking for a healthy and quick meal, but this isn’t one of those must try places.

I don’t give out 5 stars very easily to any establishment but I was so pleasantly surprised by Café Des Amis that there was no other rating that could do the meal I had proper justice! Tucked down a side street in the Village of Sewickley, Café Des Amis serves breakfast all day (LOVE having that option) but also has a lunch menu if you’re so inclined. Parking can be tricky but meters are free in Sewickley Saturday and Sundays (in addition to holidays) so street parking, if available, is always an option. Also, the Sharp Edge Bistro parking lot is a short walk away if needed. My family, my boyfriend, and I visited Café Des Amis this past Saturday around 12pm for a brunch/​lunch meeting. The inside has tables for both smaller and larger parties and we decided on a table near the window for the 5 of us. You order at the counter and pay first. You are handed a number and then your food is brought out to you when ready. They have bottled beverages (coke products, bottled water, pellegrino, etc) in a cooler in addition to the option of just tap water or fresh brewed iced tea. They run weekly specials, and this week one of the specials was ham, apple, and brie on a baguette served with one side. This is what my mom opted for, and while she said it was very good, she took half home and said she would add honey mustard to the sandwich when she ate the other half. My brother chose the roasted chicken and brie sandwich (lettuce, honey mustard, and mayo on a toasted baguette) and, although I can’t comment personally on it, he seemed to enjoy it. My dad chose the HAT wrap (hummus, avocado, turkey, lettuce, tomato on a warm tortilla) and he said it was very tasty. My boyfriend and I, having run the Pittsburgh 5K only a few hours earlier, decided to go with breakfast, each of us choosing an omelet. He chose the bacon and brie omelet while I went with the zucchini, basil, and goat cheese omelet. Each of the omelets, like the sandwiches, come with one side. I did not try my boyfriend’s omelet but he said it was perfectly cooked and he enjoyed the complimenting flavors of the brie and bacon. Here is where the 5 star review comes in to play: The omelet I ordered was hands down THE BEST omelet I have ever eaten in a restaurant! Typically, I don’t order omelets so I don’t have much to compare this one too, however, my boyfriend, who orders omelets frequently for breakfast, agreed that it was absolutely amazing! It tasted so fresh and flavorful and was light and fluffy. Although it was quite a large portion, it was not heavy nor greasy and was quite easy to finish. The zucchini tasted fresh and was plentiful throughout the omelet, and I loved the creaminess the goat cheese provided for the dish. I had the fruit as my side and the melons were as sweet as can be-​such a nice touch on the warm day we had this past Saturday! I raved about my omelet so much that my mother has requested we return this Sunday for Mother’s Day so she can try one herself! I hope we do go back this Sunday as, even though I typically don’t like to return to a restaurant so soon, my my meal was just that good!

Café Des Amis is a combination of Café and Bakery. It seems like everything is made fresh here, and I haven’t tried anything yet that wasn’t good. On my last visit I had the sweet potato and goat cheese quiche with soup. The quiche was perfect and the soups there are always great. The atmosphere is usually… crowded, but everyone is super nice and friendly. There is usually at least one screaming child… But I still go here anyways. It’s that good.

So glad there’s a French restaurant in this area. The food is excellent, I’ll drive 30 minutes out of the way to eat here. Awesome crepes and the Quiche Lorraine is my favorite. Also stopped in on a snowy morning and was surprised with some pumpkin pancakes on special that were great!

This is a great gem in Sewickley, tucked away on a side street, it is very quaint neighborhood café with a great atmosphere! I’ve had breakfast and lunch here and I’ve never been disappointed. I’m a fan of their croissant sandwiches, crepes, and they always have delicious side dish options.

Tasteless food for the high prices. The French onion soup was terrible. Under broiled, watery taste, plain in every way. The burrito had no flavor too. The only flavorful thing was the macaroni salad and that’s because it had a ton of pepper… If you’re into that…

A true local gem in Sewickley! Cute, casual atmosphere with many delicious breakfast & lunch options.
Insider info: it’s BYOB
PS– get the croissant egg sandwich

I got the BLTTA (Bacon, Lettuce, Turkey, Tomato and Avocado). It was very delicious. I was expecting more turkey and bacon on the sandwich but this detail was no a deal breaker for me.
The staff was friendly and the food arrived at a restaurants speed. If you’re in a rush I would not recommend this café. It is not a fast food joint. It has a very laid-​back and enjoyable atmosphere.

Really fresh food in a charming location. The staff were helpful and friendly, this is a very pleasant place for lunch. I do like the food, but it seems a bit on the American side, I wish it could be more savory… more, well French! The make omelettes all the time, there’s a nice selection of quiches, crepes, salads, and desserts. I’ll be be back, this is a very good place to eat.

I’ve had lunch at Café Des Amis on a couple occassions and each time I really enjoyed my lunch. They have a wonderful selection of sandwiches, salads, quiches, and crepes… all reasonably priced.
I’ve never had the brunch, but the lunch is so good that I’d love to come by on the weekend to try that menu too.

Plentiful portions for breakfast, brunch and lunch, as well as plentiful options of the menu. Heaping salads, packed sandwiches, «all day» breakfast omelets with your choice of a side (salad, fruit, etc) and breakfast/​dessert crepes happening at all times. Desserts like chocolate mousse and french pastries are also on hand.
In a quick trip to Sewickly, I ate here twice — breakfast one day, lunch another. Had a salad and the pancakes. Friends had crepes, omelets and sandwiches. No complaints. Go with your craving — I don’t think you can go wrong.
This place is a gem.