89481 Mon Jun 05 18:51:57 -0700 2006 11 3 California 0 492117 Café Chloe is one of the few places I've been recently that hit a total home run. Every single dish my wife and I ordered was a winner. The white gazpacho was all about almonds and subtle flavors, totally unlike the red tomato-based gazpacho usually encountered in the U.S.A. My wife and I agreed that the thin, crisp, tender, and tasty pommes frites were among the best we'd ever had. They came with three dipping sauces including a truly wonderful and intensely flavored watercress sauce. My wife ordered the steak tartine with gorgonzola mousse and cipollini onions rare, and the steak came rare, with big flavor and a perfect char accent. My macaroni gratin with pancetta had a wonderfully balanced combination of gruyere, fontina, and white cheddar cheeses with a hint of gorgonzola that provided just the right grace note without overwhelming the other cheeses. A pot de creme combined a silky smooth texture with a bold bittersweet chocolate flavor, accompanied by some fabulous Guinettes cherries marinated in brandy and kirsch (imported from Sarlat, France). The bread pudding was likewise a combination of perfect texture (not too dry and bready, not too moist and gooey) and a wonderful balance of orange and chocolate flavors. The young chef, Katie Grebow, is turning out not just good, but great, food. She has the stuff. I can’t recommend Café Chloe highly enough. Mon Jun 05 18:51:57 -0700 2006 0 Tom Armitage 1 492128 her pomme frites were better than Jamie Kennedy's and Thuet's (in Toronto)! Mon Jun 05 23:42:54 -0700 2006 492117 0 daantaat 2 492203 I love this place - it's all over my blog. I do think the food is a little rich though, and they can't really accommodate large groups. Other than that, it's probably about my favorite place to go in SD. Link: http://aliceqfoodie.blogspot.com Thu Jun 08 12:58:17 -0700 2006 492128 0 Alice Q 3 2862474 Just had another fabu lunch here. A great café , and exception to the common dilemma that SD restaurants seem to posses. This is a "real" place, no pretensions, it's to the point. No gimmicks, no drama, no attitude. It's very cozy, good vibe and very NY café. High quality food and well priced menu. Thank you Café Chloe for getting it spot on! For me, the best part is, it's 2 blocks away, and that puts the cherry on top. Mon Aug 20 11:26:54 -0700 2007 492203 118265 crave 1 4002607 business lunch tomorrow..cafe chloe or bleu boheme? Mon Sep 01 21:39:59 -0700 2008 492117 97452 Beach Chick 2 4002686 Definitely Cafe Chloe. Bleu Boheme is good, but Cafe Chloe is better, IMO. Mon Sep 01 22:53:42 -0700 2008 4002607 11001 phee 2 4002740 Another vote for Cafe Chloe - unless you need a table with a lot of space, in which case you might be a little cramped. They have that booth up in the back though if you're meeting with several people. They only take res. for over 6. Mon Sep 01 23:56:24 -0700 2008 4002607 11803 Alice Q 3 4002939 Alice makes an excellent point regarding space limitations; tight quarters at Chloe. Food wise, while I like Blue Boheme, I'd put Chloe ahead of it. As an alternate suggestion, try Ave 5. Tue Sep 02 06:40:39 -0700 2008 4002740 31795 ibstatguy 1 4003350 Thank's everyone! Tue Sep 02 09:51:18 -0700 2008 492117 97452 Beach Chick 1 4041793 I'm thinking about going to Cafe Chloe for a birthday dinner next week, but I just realized that they don't take reservations. Do you think we'd have to wait as a party of 4 on a weeknight around 7:30? Wed Sep 17 09:28:39 -0700 2008 492117 11844 Katherine H 2 4042036 Most likely. We eat there quite often and see even during the week parties of 4 waiting around that time. You might call them and ask if you can make a reservation for their one larger table even though you have not a party of 5 whihc is there cut off for reservations for that table. It might work during the week. Wed Sep 17 10:58:21 -0700 2008 4041793 13239 honkman 1 4099810 really enjoy this place; went in Friday for a late (3pm) lunch; 2 or 3 tables occupied; got some mac n cheese with a glass of prosecco; attentive service. was going to go to Cowboy star for a bison burger but their kitchen closes at 2:30. Sun Oct 12 16:31:22 -0700 2008 492117 31795 ibstatguy