I don't know why everyone says they're rude here. I've been to the Shadyside location many times and everyone has always been very nice. The owner is engaging, though he's usually very busy cooking. The only time I've ever seen him get a little snippy is when people try to take the tables before ordering. There's a sign on the door that asks patrons to place their order before seating, as well as another by the register. This way everyone waits in line, there is no table-hogging and people get their food and are seated in an orderly manner. Too bad half the people who descended the steps couldn't read - I would be snippy too if I had to constantly remind people to follow directions!
The food is excellent, however. I recommend the breakfast crepe with bechamel, but a friend swears by the spinach and mushroom crepe with soy tang. The menu is just big enough, but the 3 sauce choices assure you many different experiences. If you go, order the hot tea - Mariage Freres tea is the best there is!
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