Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in University City/Golden Triangle

From the moment we walked in, we were blown away. This restaurant from Chef Blais was absolutely beautiful—every detail in the décor created the perfect ambiance for a memorable evening. The food? Incredible. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. What truly elevated our experience, though, was the fantastic customer service. Our server, Abraham, was amazing—attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming. He made sure everything was just right throughout the night. Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for great food, stunning aesthetics, and top-notch service. We’ll definitely be back!

Excellent service and great food👍! The waiter was very courteous and paid attention to details 👍!

Bazille is an unpretentious little cafe-style restaurant in Nordstroms. The food and service are excellent, but the parking can be a challenge. Only one disappointment - I asked for my salmon rare, and despite the server saying that would be possible, it was served well-done.

We really enjoyed our afternoon tea at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar! The service is top notch and the spring menu is spectacular! Next time, we won’t sit in the library as the jumbo tv can be a little distracting. Especially, when people request to watch sporting events. I wish the Grand would rope this area off to people only enjoying afternoon tea then reopen to guests after services are over.

It was pretty empty when we went, 4:30 on a Sunday afternoon, so the noise level was low.