Brasserie

The atmosphere is cozy and clean. The food is always fresh and good. Try their french onion soup!

This is a 3.5 star local restaurant. The service is young but they try. The food is lacking a little something but they tried. The intention here is good. With a little something extra added to the experience it could be a solid 4 star joint.
The atmosphere is pleasant: exposed brick, bistro tables, and a a few booths.
I had the mushroom arugula risotto with balsamic reduction. It was really quite good. The mushrooms were pleasant, the arugula was a great touch of peppery bitter, the rice was creamy al dente, and the balsamic was a perfect touch. Mom had a panini that looked just ok and she said it was as such. It was served with a small cafe salad.

I feel like the dishes are lacking some oomph here as well as the service, but it's a-okay in my book.

Service is average.  Their intention is good, but their attention is elsewhere a lot of the time.  I've had to flag down a server a few times, unfortunately.

The overall ambiance is nice, and I quite enjoy it.  Big glass windows, higher-than-average ceilings, and the French bistro appeal is definitely there.  Too bad their food isn't amazing.

Chocolate Croissant... Average/below average.  Granted, I had this in the late afternoon, so it might've not been as fresh if, say, I had gotten this in the morning.  Nonetheless, when I purchase a baked good, especially a croissant from a French place, I expect it to be fluffy and flaky.  This was more on the stiff side, and the chocolate inside was on the hard side as well.

Steak Frites... Total letdown.  The demi glace was NOT good.  Demi glace should enhance the flavor of meats, not ruin it.  This ruined it.  Although, the hanger steak itself was tough.  And the pommes frites were just okay.  I don't recommend this

Chicken Schnitzel... Average/good enough, but could have been better with more seasoning.  I added salt, and it was good enough.  Some of the asparagus was too charred for me, but the flavor was good.  Again, the pommes frites were just okay.

Half Roasted Chicken... Good.  Well seasoned, well cooked, perfect portion.  The mashed potatoes and veggies were okay, too.

Fried Mini Donuts... WINNER!  They are cooked fresh because everytime I've had them, they arrive so warm!  The presentation for this dessert is very nice, arriving in a coiled metal thing that spirals to shape like a cone, paper inside (to catch the oil), and it's filled to the very top.  This portion is huge and a very good value.  Also comes with two dipping sauces: chocolate and some berry sauce (possibly raspberry).

Although most of the food items I've tried are just okay, the Mini Donuts are enough to keep me coming back.  Hopefully, I'll eventually find a savory dish worth ordering again.