Chez Machin

08/26/09

You couldnt ask for more from this cozy little cafe

by raeriva

I went here for lunch with a girlfriend and I have to say, don't let the outside of this place fool you. Had I not read the reviews I would have kept on walking..

But once you go in the door everything changes. Its cute! And clean, and you feel comfortable. And then there is the food (very good)

Really, you couldnt ask for more out of this place.

• Pros: Delicious food, good service
• Cons: Can get crowded

02/01/09

Quite nice

by monicam2003

My friend and I ate lunch here recently and I was pleased with the food, service, and atmosphere that Chez Machin offered. It was hard to decide what to get-the menu offers several options that all sound good! They offer many egg/scramble dishes, salads, soups, and sweet/savory crepes. I ordered the chicken, brie, and avocado crepe and it turned out really well-the flavors went great together. My friend ended up getting the special crepe which included chicken, spinach, and pesto. Both crepes had a delicious sauce drizzled on top that complimented both dishes really well. We also couldn't resist getting a sweet crepe to share-berries and custard and it was definitely worth it! I'd like to go back for the happy hour: wine, crepes, and live music sounds nice. Hope to return soon!

• Pros: good wine list, breakfast and dinner, local/organic ingredients, specials
• Cons: parking's a pain, small inside

11/23/08

A great destination on busy Hawthorne

by curiousmom

This place is a little French treasure, tucked in along Hawthorne - very warm atmosphere, great service, attentive staff, and while sitting at my table was able to view the kitchen and the chef at work - great meal, the French onion soup good and the vegetable crepe, yummy! It was easy on the wallet and wish I had room for dessert - next time! Have been to Paris and this place gives you a moment there.....