J'adore Le Pichet! I used to live across the street from here and this place is where I lost my escargot virginity. Recently, I had a chance to revisit this charming yet very cozy cafe. As you walk in the door, the smell of deliciousness hits you. This place always seems to be busy and the table situation is very close so if you don't like sitting right next to strangers, you may want to forgo this place, but then you would be missing out.
As one who takes great pleasure in details, I appreciate their slate topped tables that "Reserved" can be written in chalk on. I also enjoy the other little details that go into making this place feel like you are somewhere in France where people speak English very well and are polite, wherever that may be. I have tried a few things over the years here: escargot, dessert, wine,
some brunch dish involving eggs, ham, and gruyere cheese. All things tried have been yummy! Including this time where I went for the Demi-douzaine d’huîtres à la bordelaise, raw oysters with sauce and a piece of made on-site sausage. I was skeptical, yet pleasantly surprised. The food was still as good as I remembered, the wine was relaxing, and even the sip of pear brandy I took from my table partner was pleasant. Some advice: don't skip the bread! Everyone should experience traditional French bread slathered in butter and it would be a sin to not try it here considering how awesome it is.Whether you are looking for a hip little downtown spot to catch up with old friends over a bottle of wine on a Sunday afternoon or a place with just enough romance to go to on a date to but not so much that it's cheesier than brie, Le Pichet fits the bill. Make reservations though and allow yourself plenty of time to park since it's one block away from Pike's Place Market. C'est magnifique!
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