Reviews for Grégoire Restaurant in Berkeley, CA
Five stars for those potato puffs!! I was getting ready to move and had never gotten around to giving them a try, despite having... heard about how good they were in the past. I decided to stop by the week before I'd be leaving so that I could finally try them- I definitely wasn't disappointed!! I wish I had gotten them sooner now! They had a mobile app with discounts and rewardsavailable on it that made it very quick and easy to place an order for the potato puffs - they were ready within a few minutesof placing it and was able to walk right in and pick them up. It's a very tiny establishment, clearly designed primarily fortake-out, as there were just a few outdoor patio tables. The service was very quick and efficient, however, so no issuesthere! As for the potato puffs themselves, they were beautifully presented in a little hexagonal (I think) shaped box that wasvery aesthetic for photo-taking! The potato puffs inside were steamy hot and came with some dipping sauce (I'm not quite surewhat exactly type of sauce) that tasted great with them. The puffs have a perfectly crispy and crunchy exterior as you bite intothem, and then a gooey, mushy interior that just melts into your mouth and tastes like the riches, creamiest bite of mashedpotatoes ever! The slight tang from the sauce that you can dip them into was a great accompaniment to the textures and flavorsof the puffs! I haven't tried other food items from Gregoire's, but if they're anything like the potato puffs, they're probablydelicious as well! Definitely an incredibly delectable and delightful appetizer snack. I'd get them again in a heartbeat, and Ihighly recommend! Read more
I?m not reviewing this place because it needs it, I?m reviewing it so people know I have good taste. I miss growing up near here... so much. The love and care put into the food here helped shaped my eating habits/taste in my later teens. Also got me over foodissues and initiate interest in cooking! Gregoire himself showed up often back when I frequented pre-pandemic but positive thequality has been maintained. Once you experience that kind of intentional menu, you can never go back. Read more
I really enjoyed the food here! A local in the area recommended this place since they constantly have a rotating menu. You never... know what they will have! They have a self-ordering kiosk window or you can order online for pickup/delivery. I lived for theSteak and Brie sandwich! Creamy rich brie cheese melted on top of tender steak and a sharp dijon mustard sauce. This wasincredible! Three of my favorite ingredients packed inside of some good quality bread. Definitely worth the $16+ spent. Myfavorite though? DEFINITELY the potato puffs! They were so tender and delicate. The perfect mashed potato texture in the center.Dunk it in the yellow curry sauce? HEAVENLY! My only critique is that they're really heavily salted. I'm curious to try thedifferent flavors of potato puffs in the future. Read more
It's a trap! The food: great, the people: (usually) not rude But I've had an unending struggle with ordering takeout from this... place, all on account of the lure of a free promotional offer. Every time I order takeout, they say the promotional offer isapplied yet when I arrive, they claim they never got the order. Even after calling ahead, they did not allow me to use thepromotional offer because the system "wasn't working." It's not that hard to just not charge for potato puffs. Each time theytell me they'll put the promotional offer back, and each time it doesn't work. It's just another system glitch for them, but forme it's an inconvenience in a busy day when I just wanted a fun and easy lunch. I'm writing this while standing outside,waiting 30 minutes for an order I placed in advance. Update: the food was somehow very cold even after waiting for it Saveyourself the hassle and pick a different location. Read more
Unfortunately Gregoire has fallen in quality over the years. Their potato puffs and rotating menu were the highlight of busy... weeks as a student, but after returning years later, it seems like their quality control hasn?t kept up. I ordered a fishsandwich in laffa and the wrap came out soggy and the puffs overly dense. Read more
Wanted the best Fried Chicken Sandwich as we don't live here and since this was the 1st to pop up. Boy are we super glad,... bestever. Had the sandwich was on point had the Poutine best I've ever had and the Potatoe Puffs we loved it all. Will betelling everyone about this lovely Gem. Super happy and satisfied. Will be back for sure and bringing people. Excellent and thepeople were also super friendly. Made our day and our dog, lol. Read more
Cute little restaurant! The chicken sandwich was excellent, although it was a bit spicier than I expected. The potato puffs were... like nothing I have ever had before. I don?t really know how to describe them other than ?extremely fluffy.? Read more
Ce sont les boules frites. Very fragrant but very oily. The mashed potatoes were also really soft so the fried exterior didn't... quite hold them all in. I thought they were a fun snack and the dip was good, but I don't think the texture and flavor was therefor me if I'm paying $10 for some potato balls. Read more