Known for its unique, buttery, and crispy pancakes and acclaimed kitcheri, this spot offers a meat-heavy menu with French-Canadian influences.
This Brooklyn establishment offers a meat-heavy menu with modern French-Canadian influences, garnering acclaim for its rich and flavorful dishes. While many praise their unique pancakes and kitcheri, some find the offerings overpriced or inconsistent. Service can be hit or miss, with reports of poor experiences contrasted by advice to arrive early for popular brunch times.
The cuisine is American with French-Canadian influences. Many customers rave about the pancakes, describing them as crispy, nutty, and buttery, with some even calling them the best they've ever had. The kitcheri is also frequently recommended. However, some reviewers found the pancakes to be underwhelming, overly oily, or bland, and a few dishes like the biscuit and sausage received negative feedback for texture and flavor.
"The pancakes are frequently recommended, with many users highlighting their unique texture and flavor. The kitcheri is also a popular choice among patrons."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some praising the unique and flavorful dishes, particularly the pancakes and kitcheri, while others find the food underwhelming or overpriced. Service has also been a point of contention, with some experiencing poor service, while others recommend arriving early to avoid long waits.
Important Note
Service can be inconsistent, and some diners find the restaurant to be overpriced or experience dishes that are bland or poorly prepared. Long waits are common, especially for brunch.
"The pancakes at Chez Ma Tante were mentioned as a dish that inspired a return visit."
Positive"This commenter suggests Chez ma Tante as an alternative to Clinton Street Baking Company, noting it has a similar vibe to Parc but also tends to be crowded and busy."
Neutral"This user listed Chez Ma Tante as a brunch spot recommendation."
Neutral"This user suggested Chez Ma Tante as a brunch spot, drawing a parallel to Prune regarding the enjoyable experience of eating pancakes there."
Positive"Chez Ma Tante is mentioned as a place that has potentially improved."
Neutral"Chez Ma Tante in Greenpoint is recommended for brunch."
Positive"Chez Ma Tante is agreed upon as a good option for pancakes."
Positive"Chez Ma Tante is listed as a place for pancakes."
Neutral"The commenter explicitly prefers Chez ma Tante over Golden Diner."
Positive"The original poster reiterated their strong frustration with Chez Ma Tante, stating that the food, including side items, was flavorless and not worth the high cost."
Negative"This user experienced the exact same underwhelming quality at Chez Ma Tante as described by the original poster."
Negative"This user concurred with the sentiment that Chez Ma Tante was very underwhelming."
Negative"Chez Ma Tante's pancakes contain an excessive amount of butter in the batter and are fried in a lot of fat, making them overly decadent and more suitable for sharing rather than eating alone."
Neutral"The original poster confirmed the lack of seasoning not only in the pancakes but also in side items like eggs and sausage at Chez Ma Tante."
Negative"The original poster considers the possibility that their negative experience at Chez Ma Tante was due to an 'off day', given other positive feedback."
Neutral"This user found the pancakes at Chez Ma Tante to be great, noting a pleasant, subtle citrus flavor that was not overpowering."
Positive"This user found Chez Ma Tante's pancakes to be 'trash' after two visits, feeling completely underwhelmed and suggesting it's an 'influencer hyped spot' with bland food."
Negative"The pancakes from Chez Ma Tante were found to be underwhelming and subpar, with an odd taste and oily texture despite having crispy edges and a soft inside."
Negative"The user believes Golden Diner's pancakes are superior, stating Golden Diner 'blows Chez out of the water' in comparison."
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