Mademoiselle Colette

$$$

4.5(682)

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Location & Hours

Address

816 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 8:00 AM

Monday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(888) 771-8229

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About Mademoiselle Colette

Homespun French cafe known for salads, sandwiches & fancy pastries served in comfortable quarters.

Price range: expensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 20, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 682 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Shahab Sassan

3 weeks ago

Absolutely love Mademoiselle Colette in Palo Alto! I had the Salmon Benedict — perfectly made, rich in flavor, and beautifully plated. The French toast was hands down one of the best I’ve had — soft, ...

Oliver Pe

9 months ago

French pastry / cafe / bistro that serves an excellent collection using local ingredients with authentic french methods and presentation. The establishment has a limiting but delectably displayed cou...

lisa miller

8 months ago

Sadly I was very disappointed..we checked reviews and said this place sounds great. We both got the avocado toast and honestly the bread was too hard to cut so you could eat it easier. The egg was boi...

Amanda Yan

7 months ago

Ordered a cake for my husband’s birthday. Please take a look at what I received vs what the online picture looks like. Are you serious? Updated review: Received a follow up call after my previous rev...

Rebecca Higginson

a year ago

Everything we have ever gotten here has been absolutely delicious. Weekend mornings are really crowded so be ready to wait in a line. It goes quickly though! There is lovely outdoor seating! Be warned...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive experience, particularly for breakfast and brunch, but experiences vary, and some customers have encountered issues. The average rating suggests a generally favorable impression, but with room for improvement.

Customer Favorites

The Salmon Benedict and French toast are highly praised for their flavor and presentation. Pastries, in general, are also frequently mentioned as a highlight.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating available, although it can get crowded. Counter service is described as prompt and efficient, but some reviewers have noted that the restaurant is not particularly child-friendly.

Value & Quality

While some customers find the quality of ingredients and presentation to be excellent, others feel the prices are high relative to the portion sizes and overall taste. There are contrasting opinions on whether the experience is worth the cost.

Areas for Improvement

Some customers experienced issues with the quality and texture of certain dishes, such as overly hard bread. Inconsistent execution of dishes and pricing concerns were also raised by some reviewers.

Recent Trends

There's evidence that the restaurant is responsive to negative feedback, as shown by their offer to remake a cake after a complaint. More recent comments suggest that some previous quality control issues may be under review.