Q: negative

A: Will I come here again? Yes absolutely for drinks, they knocked the Ketel One extra dirty blue cheese olive martini outta the park. The ambiance is very nice. Of the 4 types of reviews I give (awesome, OK, bad where they get slammed and bad where I hope they improve) here I am giving the heartfelt "bad where I hope they improve." Our waitress was very friendly and did a good job. I mentioned the gritty redskins of the mashed potato. We went with appetizers she recommended. Not good. Seared ahi tuna: horrible flavors mixed with the rub, the prep, the tuna wasn't cool inside, the chips were not good, there was no soy sauce but there was wasabi. NOT good. With heartfelt advice, compare this against Outback's ahi tuna appetizer and it's no contest. The chef should do so. (He's a nice guy like me I hope.) BBQ shrimp: go try Redstone's (Philly) buffalo shrimp appetizer. It is chilled, very delicious. This appetizer was recommended and was garbage. The barbecue sauce was horrible, overwhelmed and left an unsavory aftertaste in both my and my clients' palate. Gordon Food Service or Sysco BBQ sauce. A real "must-miss". Cod entree was OK. The skillet beans were too firm, too mature, they need petite green beans. Potato skin had grit in the mashed. Why 1 star? The price was close to Capital Grille, but far from the cuisine. I hope they spruce it up. The place is nice.

Q: negative

A: Their pastries are beautiful, their presentation is phenomenal, their staff is enthusiastic, fun and ready to help. But beneath this fancy exterior, lie some seriously mediocre items for exorbitant prices. While the macaron flavors seem ingenious and well-curated, they fall very short in execution, especially when one considers the price point. Some flavors were seriously heavy-handed (rose especially), some were blah (couldn't figure out what one flavor was once I got home), and only one was just right (poppy flower!). The passion fruit/chocolate combo was intriguing. In my $15!!! box of 7 macarons, the sizes of the meringue were inconsistent, and the amounts of filling varied wildly. Texture-wise, the meringues were flat and chewy, lacking the characteristic lightness that makes macarons so incredible. The eclairs were just okay. Their prices were almost double those of Jean Marc's in Millvale, and I found the uptick in price to be inversely proportional to quality. I will continue to go to Jean Marc's for macarons. Though his flavors aren't so flashy and his store isn't so sleek and modern, the proof is in the proverbial pudding. When I do return to Gaby et Jules, I will absolutely not purchase their overpriced subpar macarons. Instead, I will give their specialty pastries a shot. Hopefully, they will match up to their flashy and gorgeous presentation. As it is a new business, I hope to see them improve their quality standards, implement more realistic pricing, and to begin create items that taste as good as they look.

Q: positive

A: Wonderful food. Fast service. They manage the flow in and out so well. The food is tasty with a great variety on the menu.

Q: negative

A:
***Weekend breakfast review only*** A truly unappetizing breakfast experience. We came in on Sunday and were seated promptly. It wasn't too busy and we were given a nice seat with TVs in view. Most people were there to drink and watch football - understandably so. They have some decent looking items on the menu and the portion sizes impressed me when our orders arrived. The eggs were bland, the bacon and sausage were overly greasy and too chewy. The hash browns were undercooked - practically mashed potatoes. Aren't they supposed to crunch? My girlfriend's egg sandwich used fake American cheese which grossed her out. It didn't help that our waitress was curt. **Verdict** Breakfast Food: 1 star. Not good, maybe order a burger? Service: 2 stars. Overall Experience: 2 stars. I'm optimistic about this place being fun if you're going to watch football. Brunch Recommendation: If you're looking for a lovely and tasty weekend brunch in the area, check out Yoli's or Brunchies (next door).