Alma Café - Bywater

Alma Café - Bywater reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Michelle VIP

   Washington DC11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Menu had lots of choices. Food was tasty but not hot when served.
   

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   Beth

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   3 times in one week!! Yes, we are fans! Great food, Great Cocktails - all together a good vibe!
   

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   Caroline VIP

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful meal, original inventive menu, and homey vibes!
   

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   Brian

   Unspecified1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   To us, while we had high hopes going in, all the dishes tasted bad. It appears Toni’s that the chef was not at her best when cooking our food. We made a $160 mistake by eating here
   

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   Jessica VIP

   New York City38 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   After reduscovering Alma at lunch today, it has moved way up on my neighborhood favorites list. The food was exceptional! I’ve already booked a return.
   

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   Gerald VIP

   New Orleans41 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Honduran / Central American cuisine, open only for breakfast and lunch. Modest interior with tables and central bar with seating as well. Outdoor seating also available. Breakfast and lunch items available all day. Lots of variety and choices, including different proteins to have with your meal.
   

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   Beth

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   All around fantastic! Highly recommend!! Can’t wait to go back.
   

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   Cathy VIP

   New Orleans17 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We had high hopes for a nice dining experience at Cafe Alma - Bywater. Unfortunately, the restaurant did not live up to our expectations. While the food was tasty, the noise level inside of the restaurant was through the roof. Almost impossible to carry on a conversation. Secondly, the coffee service and nickel and diming on our receipt left a bad taste in our mouth. We ordered a cup of coffee and after receiving it and tracking down the server several minutes later, we asked for cream to go with the coffee. We were told that our order for cream would have to be put back in line with the busy coffee barista. Fifteen to twenty minutes later, our cream arrived for the coffee which was now cold. We stirred some in with our fork as no spoon was provided. While we could have lived with this, when we saw the additional charge for half and half on our bill, we were surprised. We have never been charged at any restaurant in the world for cream for our coffee. Glad we didn't ask for sugar!
   

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   Jonathan

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The menu was very unique and the presentation was attractive. Food and service was outstanding. Can’t wait to give their breakfast a try one day!
   

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    Sue

    New Orleans18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We always enjoy going to Alma Café. Service was excellent and vibe always so cool. We loved our meals and I had the best virgin bloody Mary ever. Thank you always.
    

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