Gigi's Cafe

07/09/2008 Posted by 4evrblck

Gigi's has been dissapointing lately, beacause...For starters I have worked there a while and have recently quit a month or two ago. I noticed that customers have been very upset for many reasons and the staff has been as well. Upper management has been making poor decisions regarding hours, staff, prices, and food preparation. Management commands one thing and then changes it completely the next day. The staff is responsible for counter help, doing dishes, microwaving the food( Yes microwaving the food!) while being paid $8/hr. Having all these responsibilities takes time away from providing great service because we are too busy microwaving your food and doing dishes. The tips are awful because no one thinks that we are doing anything besides taking your order! Plus we have to split the tips between everyone who is working that night! The change in hours and the higher prices in microwaved food hurts our tips and dismays us from going above and beyond. And on top of this overloaded workload, management has everyone on completely didfferent pages and they don't even bother to help! Not only has it gone downhill for the customers, it has been a downward slope for the employees as well.

Pros: Hardworking Staff

Cons: Everything else

06/03/2008 Posted by frohmader

Beware! gigi's has turned into a real disappointment lately. Gone are all the delicious desserts and friendly staff, replaced by overpriced bland food and snippy counter help. I agree with the last two reviews, this is just not the same place. I too got the wrong order brought to my table and then it took 15 minutes to get it replaced!!!!! My friends were all done eating! What Happened?!?!?!

Pros: I don't have to go back

Cons: my whole experience

05/23/2008 Posted by Vinholi

I stopped by to order a sandwich to go. When I arrived at work with just a few minutes left to eat my lunch, the sandwich I ordered was wrong. I tried calling Gigi the day after and tried calling today again and the mail box says it's full. There is no one to call and no email address listed on their website. To have the food wrong and not have a phone number to call and report it - is outrageous.

Pros: Ambience

Cons: Service and cost

05/14/2008 Posted by louie62

I spent my summer of 2007 at Gigi's, they had the best talapia taco's and grilled cheese sandwich in town. Since I visit a relative at Walker Methodist it was convenient and inexpensive. However every time I placed an order 'to go" I did not reveive what I paid for. I did not mind it at first but it became a routine. I cannot believe that a bistro that claims to be so trendy can be so cheap ! There are 10000000 bistro's in MSP and whether you care or not Ms. Gigi, I will never step foot in your bistro again. what a shame !

05/12/2008 Posted by MSSloan

I used to brag to my friends about "my neighborhood cafe" but my last couple of trips to gigi's have been terrible. The food has become bland AND more expensive and the bakery bars that we ordered were stale. They seem to have new staff AGAIN and the woman helping me couldn't tell me anything about the wine list. I know I sound like some crab, but this place used to be really great and has gone downhill fast. If you are in the neighborhood I guess you should be happy to have somewhere to go, but i certainly wouldn't go out of my way to pay so much for such tasteless food.

Pros: they stopped changing there hours all of the time

Cons: the food, the service and the price!

05/07/2008 Posted by suzym27

My husband and I visited Giggi's for lunch the first time a few weeks ago - I am sorry it took us so long to go! I had an egg salad sandwich and broccoli soup - both were delicious. My husband had the enchilada casserole (veg) and LOVED it. The staff was pleasant and attentive, the atmosphere was relaxing and nice, the food was yummy. I will be bringing my mother to Gigi's this weekend - I know she will love it!

Pros: Great food, friendly staff, vegetarian options

Cons: Parking

04/15/2008 Posted by samandjosh

After reading all of the great reviews I took my two kids with me to gigi's last weekend. I was really underwhelmed. The staff was friendly but the food was bland and overpriced. I had an egg tart that was soggy and flavorless and my children shared a pasta salad with overcooked noodles. We all shared a chocolate chip cookie that was nothing to get excited about. It's a cute place but we were very disappointed with the food.

Pros: Cute neighborhood

Cons: Overpriced and bland

08/12/2007 Posted by nursefluffers

Gigi's cafe has the best bread and North African Chicken Stew~! My friend took me there for lunch on my Birthday and the service was prompt, and I have found a new favorite soup! It was so flavorful, curry, chunks of chicken and tomatoes in the most heavely broth. The bread was the perfect compliment to this meal. I work right down the street and I tell everyone to go there, I am just that thrilled with with the food and the staff!

07/10/2007 Posted by lisa1422

I have loved Gigi's since I moved into the neighborhood. They make a wonderful selection daily selection of organic dishes including salads, quiches, fabulous soups, sandwiches and some amazing dessert items i.e. pastry, brownies. The know how to make a good cafe con miel (which most coffee shops do not) and they have a large selection of wines by the glass and a nice beer selection as well. The dining room is pretty large with internet hookups and the other side is more like a romantic wine bar and there is plenty of outdoor seating on 36th avenue with some shade available and good people watching;a nice neighborhood hardware store next door as well. They are very recycle and re-use conscious, so an earth friendly choice as well. It's a great place for families, definitely for singles, and a nice date place. It's a hangout for bikers both motor and non, joggers,walkers and everyone in between. It appeals to all of the diversity of the neighborhood and it's nice to see the wide array of people that live in that area. I wish there were many more such as this in our neighborhood(s) The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, but often very slow - esp if it's busy, so you need patience. If you're in a hurry, don't expect to get in and out quick with your morning coffee on the weekend. I f you have some time to spare, hang out for a while with your neighbors and enjoy.

Pros: Food, coffee, wine and beer list.

Cons: Slow

04/18/2007 Posted by discovertc

I LOVE Gigi's! The staff is warm and friendly. The food is superb with a great selection of wines and beers. And of course their desserts are scrumptous. Most nights of the week they offer a dinner special. I often go there on Wednesday's with friends because they offer a pizza and bottle of wine for $20. And again, the staff is the best that can be found in the Cities. If you haven't tried this place you are missing out.

Pros: warm, inviting atmosphere; wonderful food/desserts, great wine/beer selection

Cons: can get a bit busy, it is a small place