MERCI MARCEL ORCHARD - 01-03 Palais Renaissance

loved my experience here! pan seared squid was well cooked and entire dish had strong seafood flavour. service was great and hummus was a good sharing side, though wish it came with more pita

Good services from the serving personnel. Busy during lunch hours despite Covid. Angus beef was tasteful but cool urging me to trim away its fats. Country fries were over cooked but cool.

Great ambiance with a limited selection of food (at least for brunch) - in my opinion, I think it's a great place to park / chill out for a nice quiet morning. Have a nice chat with a friend, or work solo with your laptop with some no frills breakfast and don't have to fuss over an overly wide selection / menu. Good for working class busy individuals who wants to get some things done in the morning, within the city.

I actually liked the experience here at Orchard, but not my ideal kind of place ultimately to hang out at, but maybe that's me. They're perpetually full, whether for brunch, lunch, or dinners. You'd better make a reservation beforehand, instead of walking in. We came a couple of times and didn't manage to get a table. Finally did, and not sure if it's worth that much of an effort afterall. The guests also give off a relatively more up-market vibe. As a french restaurant, I can see why. I appreciate the service, I really do. The lady manager even came to ask if everything was okay; what a nice personal touch. Like I said, probably not the kind of spot for me, and maybe it's a me thing vs the rest of the crowd. Food is also good. Got the Eggs Benedict, and the Croque Marcel. Both were good. Washing it down with the long black, and we have ourselves a good brunch meal.

Best make a reservation as they can be packed even during a weekday lunch. Service is generally quick and very friendly and the food while simple, is well prepared. Beef burger is something I would recommend. The buns are very light and it doesn’t fill you up so can order other things to try!

Very accommodating to fit us in despite not have a reservation. Well priced menu. Food was fresh and delicious and came out super quick after ordering. The croissant was soft and buttery, the ravioli was flavourful and beautifully presented and the duck was divine! The only criticism I have is that the coffee is underwhelming. Great service from the waitresses. Would recommend you try!

Nice place for brunch. Relaxed ambience with pretty cool decor. Not a big seating capacity, and they don't take reservations, so either come early, or be prepared to wait. Service is very prompt and super attentive, which is always a big plus. The food, however, is average at best. Nothing we had stood out at all, which was really surprising, given all the rave reviews we've been reading. Needless to say, we were quite disappointed with the experience (food wise), and left there feeling dissatisfied. If you're a seasoned "brunch-er", I would not recommend the Eggs Benedict. I would avoid the tuna tartare (soaked in a watery/runny sauce) and fries (too stiff and dry for my liking) as well. In summary, great service, nice ambience, so-so food.

Beautiful French ambience cafe, enjoyed my morning breakfast there. Server is friendly and prompt. Food is beautifully presented, fresh and taste is good. Just didn’t like the salad on my plate, could taste better with some citrus sort of dressing to give a much refreshing taste. Nevertheless, the cafe cappuccino taste great and artistically crafted the drink, and croissant is great too. Still a nice place to chill out.