About Marketplace Cafe
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I absolutely LOVE coming here. The service is always top tier and the Santa Fe chicken sandwich never disappoints. It is a bit on the pricey side but is always worth it. The crème brûlée is a nice dessert to get as well.
Delicious food and amazing staff! (LOCATED ON 3RD FLOOR of Nordstorm's) I have always loved Nordstorm's Marketplace Cafes, but I haven't lived close to one in years, so this was our first and second visit to this location. Now, this is located within Nordstorm, so of course parking at any of Nordstorm's parking lots would be an easy way to reach this restaurant. Our first visit was on Mother's Day, and while it was a bit busy, I didn't think it was overly crowded. Our youngest is autistic and can be a little too active and loud, so we asked to sit outside so that we could relax and not have to worry about him accidentally interrupting others' Mother's Day meals. There was no one outside, so it was like we had our own private room. The atmosphere was amazing, both inside the cafe and out on the terrace. It is mostly quiet with maybe a medium conversation noise level. Even outside is nice, warm, and quiet. To order, you generally view the menu and pay for the meal before you are seated, so most of the wait is done before you even sit down. This can be a plus for families with energetic kiddos! The food was delicious! As it always has been... My only complaint is that they no longer offer the Chicken Tomato Alfredo (over 10+ years ago, but I am still upset about it, lol). However, I did find a new pasta dish that I love! Everyone enjoyed it here, and I loved all the healthy options on the kids' menu. Nice full plates with healthy and delicious food options that even my picky eaters loved! Our second trip was a few days later. We were staying at the nearby Embassy Suites, so I wanted to try to visit at least once more before we left the area. It was the same amazing experience, but this time, it was just the Hubby and me, and we had our meal indoors. Overall, this is a great place to have a delicious and relaxing meal with friends and family!
Came here to celebrate a friend’s birthday for a small meal and tea. We were a bit full from an earlier outing, yet managed to try a few small appetizers and plates to curb our appetite. The tea was amazing! I recommend this place for a light meal. The ambiance was calm and quiet. Perfect for a small intimate celebration!
Our new favorite dining spot. Since the Montclair Nordstrom closed (our old regular lunch dining spot) we have now chosen the Brea Mall location. The staff are all friendly and very attentive. It's nice to see Carina again, she was at the Montclair location before. We also met Christian, server, who is VERY pleasant and hospitable. The rest of everyone are GREAT also. I wish I caught all their names.
It’s a great place to relax from all the shopping. Their food is pretty decent. The service could be slow during the busy hours, but I’ve never really had major problem. Their OJ is really good which is freshly squeezed. Their kid’s menu is good as well. I come here often enough whenever I shop!