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26/06/2025: UPDATE: I tried again at lunchtime with a 1.5-hour break. Despite this extended time, it was still impossible to get served for a main course and dessert. The waiter was alone, and the service was still slow. I specifically asked not to be charged for the desserts, since they weren't served and weren't eaten. The waiter assured me this would be taken into account… only to end up charging me exactly the same price as for a full meal. ➡️ This is therefore a lie, and in my opinion, a dishonest, even abusive, practice. If you consistently apply a set menu, then at least have the honesty to clearly state it—or make sure you can deliver on your promises regarding service. Like many, I don't appreciate being taken for a fool, and I won't make this mistake again. This was the last time. ---- My colleague and I visited this restaurant several times last summer and appreciated the manager's warm welcome, the terrace, and the quality of the food. Unfortunately, our last two visits were much less positive. On both occasions, we were charged for the entire menu when we only ordered the daily special, as we didn't have time for the rest (it's impossible to eat in an hour there). Beyond questioning the legality of this charge, it's simply not good business practice to charge full price to someone who doesn't order the entire menu, especially when it's mainly due to the speed of the service. Given this practice, we probably won't be going back, which is a shame considering our initial positive impression.

24/09/2025: I recommend it, beautiful place, beautiful atmosphere

29/11/2024: Warm welcome, friendly atmosphere, efficient and pleasant service and finally excellent and generous cuisine. Do not hesitate to open the door of this establishment. A faultless one.

23/11/2024: A super hearty and very good meal to introduce my daughter-in-law to Vietnamese.

19/02/2026: I spent 50 minutes there for an "open mic" supposedly open to all styles. The reality: it was impossible to play music from a USB drive; only regulars with their instruments were allowed. If "open mic" means "reserved for the Sunday crowd," they should just say so. It would save others from wasting their time. Luckily, Hugo found a solution so I could sing. Finally: - A wine glass from a box costs €5 - A particularly condescending regular made a sarcastic comment about the "bad reviews" (referring to the USB drive issue) Advice to the bar's star regulars: when you're worried about negative reviews, start by focusing on hospitality and respect.

25/10/2025: The Artists' Bar... A place I frequented in the late 1980s. The walls were covered with posters of actors, singers, and other celebrities from times gone by. The wall decor is now much more contemporary and offbeat, but the essence remains. And somewhere, a certain nostalgia remains, for that time, for that something in us, for us, that passes, despite our will but... The bartender was pleasant, even friendly. A must-visit bar in Saint-Etienne.

16/01/2026: Excellent service, delicious pastries (with gluten-free options)! I highly recommend it!

29/12/2025: As regular customers of the pastry shop for years, we ordered two Yule logs for Christmas, which are usually excellent: the Ardèche and the Purple. The Ardèche, with its new recipe, was a major disappointment. Both logs share the same base and construction, presumably for ease of preparation and assembly during the holiday season. The chestnut cream was practically nonexistent, and the blackcurrant insert overpowered all other flavors. There were also very few chestnut pieces. It would have been better to replace the vanilla mousse with chestnut mousse to make it a true Ardèche. This was a shame, given the price of the logs and Nelson's reputation, as the chestnut flavor was simply not there. On the other hand, the Purple was excellent, with a lovely crunchy element. We particularly enjoyed the blueberry mirror glaze, which paired beautifully with the lemon. The tea room is very pleasant and the individual pastries are very successful, especially the revisited Paris-Brest.

17/01/2026: Stopped by for a drink with a colleague late in the afternoon... Very friendly welcome. A shame it closed a little early.

07/12/2025: Warm welcome. Fresh produce, excellent cuisine.

29/11/2025: Very good meal, friendly owner. Decor a bit dated.

14/11/2025: The owners are full of humor and friendliness. Excellent service. Product quality is just like homemade. Well done for your professionalism. The Chazelle family 😉