This place has been a Lincoln Square institution for a very long time. Congratulations to the owners who will be retiring soon. They have operated not only a great bakery and cafe for decades, they have also been a good model on how to be good employers and neighbors. I, for one, will miss stopping by for salmon with glass of wine and then fabulous dessert.
We love Selmarie, we are going to miss you...
Our experience is always so unique, the customer service was great and the food just went far and beyond, the pastryies always blew our minds with the delicious presentation and variety.
BIG THUMBS UP 👍🏻
Great service out on the patio with fantastic entrees. Staff bent over backwards for us, 7 persons.
My friend is a very picky eater but she ate the entire chicken salad sandwich and the chips plus mine. The Turkey Brie sandwich was ok and the mushroom soup was good but missing something. I ordered hot tea and it came with the cutest but simple tea pot. Tea bag was separate. (Pretty decent selection of tea) I think the real stars of the cafe are the wall art and the bakery. I am never disappointed with any of their baked goods. From pie, Swedish princess cake (many years ago), cookies, and my favorite the marbled cream cheese brownie.
Great food I love their cakes! Absolutely amazing. Don't let the price scare you away it's worth every penny. Nice people they hold orders and reserve cakes for events. Place was filled with people out the door. You can definitely tell business is booming for them. I'd definitely come back here.
Quality food. Quiche was excellent! Other guests at the table enjoyed the avocado toast and chicken pot pie. The menu has good variety - from classics to healthy options. Would return here.
Came here on a Sunday afternoon for brunch and was able to be seated very quickly. I ordered the corn beef hash with poached eggs. The corn beef was cooked perfectly and the poached eggs weren’t runny, bur a little more solid which I liked. My sister got the smoked salmon club and said it was very fresh and the salmon had a lot of flavor. This place is also known for their desserts but we did not get any!! I would def recommend this place for a quaint and delish brunch.
Great pastry selection. Prices/portions are very reasonable. Great, friendly customer service always!
Went there on Saturday and though they had a limited breakfast menu, my quiche lorraine did not disappoint. It was very flavorful and served alongside a tasty salad that complemented it well. Selmarie is my favorite place to get a mocha. I’ve had multiple desserts as well and all delicious.
My favorites: vegetarian chili, now quiches, mochas, Black Forest cake, eclairs, brownies.
Everything from the food, drinks, service and atmosphere are above average. Our server, Hunter, was top notch. Only thing that can be difficult is parking.
Heard that they will be closing soon, hope that’s not true.
Will definitely be back as long as they are still open which I hope will be for years to come.
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