Fabrice Cafe Restaurant Grill & Bar
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Hours
Sun
9:00 - 18:00
Mon
8:00 - 18:00
Tue
8:00 - 18:00
Wed
8:00 - 18:00
Thu
8:00 - 18:00
Fri
8:00 - 18:00
Sat
8:00 - 22:00
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4.5
Travellers' Choice 2024
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PRICE RANGE
£5.00 – £15.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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About
Fabrice is a vibrant and modern café, breakfast restaurant, grill, and bar located in the heart of Milton Keynes. Our mission is to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience that combines excellent food, delicious drinks, and outstanding hospitality.
PRICE RANGE
£5.00 – £15.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
72 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
6
Average
7
Poor
2
Terrible
7
millsfoodlover
Brackley1322 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
Had a lovely brunch here with friends. Beautifully decorated inside and very bright and spacious. A large selection for brunch with usual favourites and lots of different options I hadn’t seen before. Opted for French brioche toast … delicious! The only reason for a 4/5 is that it took a while for our food to come out (it was a Sunday), but when my friends food did come out, I was then waiting 15 mins for mine which gets a bit awkward when others are eating. I’d go back again though, very tasty.
Written 26 October 2023
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The Management
We appreciate your visit and feedback about your brunch experience at Fabrice. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the beautifully decorated space and the diverse menu options, especially the French brioche toast.
We apologize for the delay in serving your food, as we understand that this can impact the overall dining experience. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated. We're committed to improving our service, and your feedback helps us in this regard.
We're delighted to know that you'd consider returning, and we look forward to serving you even better in the future. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be a more seamless and enjoyable one.
Written 29 October 2023
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Carolannewalker
Watford64 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
We have been to Fabrice twice now, both times for an early breakfast
The setting is beautiful and very clean and bright
Service always so friendly and helpful
Food just outstanding. Have tried the Canadian breakfast and the French toast - both dishes absolutely delicious and looked so pretty
The seahorse on the coffee was so impressive too!
Can’t wait to return, our new favourite location in Milton Keynes!
Written 23 September 2023
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The Management
"We're absolutely delighted that you've enjoyed your visits to Fabrice for breakfast! It's fantastic to hear that you found our setting beautiful and our service friendly and helpful. We take pride in crafting delicious dishes, and we're thrilled that both the Canadian breakfast and French toast met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delightful experiences in the future. Thank you for making us your new favorite spot in Milton Keynes!"
Written 25 September 2023
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Beverley C
Milton Keynes2 contributions
Apr 2024 • family
F for fantastic. The staff were professional and friendly and super-efficient. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. One of our party had very specific dietary requirements and the staff spoke with the chef to ensure these could be met. We'll be back and will recommend Fabrice.
Written 4 April 2024
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The Management
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Fabrice. Our team takes pride in providing professional and friendly service while ensuring that all dietary requirements are met. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Written 5 April 2024
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Archie K
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • couples
Popped in with my boyfriend this morning as we heard that the breakfast was “REALLY GOOD”. On arrival we were told there was a 30 minute wait which wasn’t an issue for us. Both ordered two full english breakfasts and on presentation alone they were shocking, egg was snotty and the tomato was not even cooked, there was a big black hair in my beans and after pointing it out to a waiter i wasn’t offered a new meal and they took my whole breakfast away and i didn’t eat. No apology was given and all the chefs had beards with no beard nets on. we paid nearly £40 and only one of us ate, massive let down and i’d evan recommend Weatherspoons over this
Written 13 August 2023
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Sonali M
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • friends
We booked for Sunday $th JUne-3 friends for Bruch and 2 of us were vegetarian. We wanted to have Turkish platter and requested if 3 of non-vegetarian things could be swapped for vegetarian options and waitress went inside to ask and refused. We were left with no option but to have vegetarian breakfast which was similar to any supermarket cafe breakfast . We waited over an hour for our order . we had smoothies which were good and had to have pancake too as we found Bruch terrible. what a waste of money and time !!
Written 6 June 2023
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The Management
deeply regret that we were unable to accommodate your request for vegetarian options in the Turkish platter and for the extended wait time for your order. This is certainly not the level of service and quality that we strive to provide.
We appreciate your feedback as it helps us identify areas for improvement. Please know that your comments have been shared with our team, and we will work diligently to address the issues you've raised. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with a much better dining experience in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Written 4 August 2023
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MrsTC
Milton Keynes786 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
Visited Fabrice for my birthday after seeing lots of reviews and recommendations online. I thought it would be a lovely treat but it was a hit and miss visit. I visited with my husband, dad and stepmum. The decor and layout is lovely. Seated along the nice booths. Waitress had to check for several things we asked for on the menu because she wasnt sure they were available, like syrups. My husband had the canadian pancakes, i went for the french me a kinder, my stepmum had the american pancakes and my dad had the meditteranean breakfast. In terms of pricing, i think its overpriced. The meditteranean was priced fairly. But what i ordered was wrong, when it arrived i could have sworn it should have come with brioche as i wanted to try the brioche and thats why i ordered the french me a kinder but the waitress assured me it was right but i was looking at pancakes on my plate which im so gutted about. I also think the menu suggesting it comes with ‘mixed fruits’ is a bit of a stretch. I had x2 strawberries and x2 blueberries on my plate. All in all, it was just okay. We spent over £60 on pancakes and some teas. Not sure i will return.
Written 24 October 2023
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The Management
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your visit to Fabrice. We appreciate you choosing to celebrate your birthday with us, and we're sorry to hear that your experience wasn't as enjoyable as you had hoped.
Your comments are valuable to us, and we take them seriously. We apologize for any inconsistencies in your order, and we'll review the menu to ensure it's clear and accurate. We understand that pricing and portion size are important factors in your dining experience, and we'll certainly consider this in our ongoing efforts to improve.
We appreciate your feedback and hope you might give us another opportunity to provide you with a more satisfying dining experience in the future. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're committed to making improvements based on your input.
Written 26 October 2023
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Rachel Q
4 contributions
Nov 2023 • family
Unfortunately, we had a terrible experience here. My husband booked this as a little surprise for me and our son. We asked to be moved from the door as the breeze kept coming through which made us cold, as it’s quite a wind tunnel in The Hub. We were told we couldn’t move because another booking was coming and that the other table was for them, so we said that’s fine. However, my three year old son ended up smashing his mouth off of the glass table due to their unsafe chairs, he cut his mouth and was bleeding (witnessed by staff) my husband also almost fell forward due to the chairs. The chairs we were sat on, were kind of like a rocking horse without back leg support, so they slip forward on hard floors like in Fabrice. The waitress came to check if he was ok and I wanted to leave at this point, but we had promised my son pancakes. After this happened, we were then moved to the table that we were told we weren’t allowed to move to originally, which has a sofa, so safer to sit on.
We even had to ask for ice as his lip was swollen, bleeding and bruised. Yet no one else asked how he was including the manager who witnessed it all.
There was no offer of a free drink for my son or anything, but we would have just liked some acknowledgment or responsibility for the terribly designed chairs and an apology at the least. The food came out within minutes.. which suggests it wasn’t cooked fresh and was mediocre in my opinion, they could have been shop bought pancakes.
We then said to the waitress, that something needs to be done about the chairs and she told me she had told a manager, which we were surprised, as he hadn’t come over to check after seeing the incident. She asked if we wanted to speak to the manager, which we did and when he came out we realised it was the gentlemen at the front desk who had seen it all happen.
He gave an unsympathetic apology and there was just awkward silence. I wouldn’t recommend going here and whilst the poorly designed chairs aren’t the fault of the staff, the management and handling of situations are. No incident report was carried out, even with ample time to do so. I have added photos from pictures we took in the restaurant to now a few hours later.
Written 5 November 2023
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The Management
We are truly sorry to hear about the unfortunate experience you had at Fabrice Cafe. It's disheartening to learn about the discomfort and distress your family went through during your visit. Please accept our sincere apologies for any pain and inconvenience caused, particularly to your son.
Your feedback about the unsafe chairs and the incident has been taken seriously, and we assure you that we are looking into this matter to address and rectify any potential safety concerns. We understand the importance of providing a secure and enjoyable environment for our guests.
We deeply regret that our response fell short of your expectations, and we appreciate your honest feedback regarding the handling of the situation. This will be discussed with our team to ensure a more compassionate and proactive approach in the future.
Once again, we apologise for the distress caused, and we appreciate your understanding. We are committed to learning from this experience and improving our services.
Written 6 December 2023
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Enesha M
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • family
Not happy from the moment we walked in. The host was so serious and unfriendly, such a cold welcome. We then ordered smashed avocado on toast for kids and was served guacamole on toast. So my kids didn't eat that. Then we ordered Nutella and strawberry pancke for them, they served it without the Nutella. And when asked, there was no apology and the host bough some chocolate sauce in a sauce and kept on the table. Very disappointed with the food and service. Went there as saw good reviews, but won't ve going back again.
Written 21 February 2024
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The Management
We're sorry to hear about your experience, but we must clarify that none of the instances you mentioned occurred during your visit. Our avocado is freshly prepared every day, and we don't have guacamole on our menu, so the confusion regarding your order is inaccurate. Additionally, our staff members are known for their friendliness and professionalism. We operate like a family, and each member of our team brings extensive experience in the industry. We strive to provide the best possible service to all our guests, and we regret that your experience did not reflect this.
And if you felt something was inaccurate during your visit - it would be advisable to speak to a member of staff there and then, we can resolve all matters face to face
Fabrice Management
Written 22 February 2024
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Ame Edgar
5 contributions
Jul 2024 • friends
We came here on the 6th of July for my Hen do! Seyhan our server was amazing from the get go! Made us feel so welcome and made sure we all had a drink whilst we decided on our food. Seyhan delivered our drinks and kept them coming 🤭
The food was delicious most of us got eggs benedict which although was amazing some of our table got the French toast which gave us all food envy!
The atmosphere was great and seyhan was very attentive and made sure we were having a great time. Thankyou Seyhan for setting my hen do off to a great start 💖
Written 14 July 2024
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The Management
Thank you for your incredible review! We're thrilled to hear that you chose Fabrice for your Hen do and that you had such a fantastic time. Seyhan will be delighted to know that she made your experience special, ensuring you felt welcome and well taken care of. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the drinks, especially the pornstar martinis, and that the food, particularly the Eggs Benedict and French toast, left a lasting impression. We're so glad the atmosphere and service added to your celebration. Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! 💖
Fabrice Breakfast in Milton Keynes
Written 30 August 2024
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Stacey Mina
London120 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
If you're looking for an authentic brunch with impeccable service, then look no further than Fabrice. From start to finish, our waitress was so helpful and friendly. My eggs benedict was absolutely delicious and perfectly presented, too!
The little details like the flowers in smoothies and cute little animals on the coffees are such a great touch!
I highly recommend and will be back.
Written 17 July 2023
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The Management
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to know that you had an enjoyable experience at Fabrice. It's wonderful to hear that you appreciated our attentive service and the thoughtful details that make dining with us special. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal.
Written 4 August 2023
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Dilan O
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • family
It was my first time taking my mum whom is disabled to a breakfast/brunch spot and I was wary that it may not be accessible for her, however she was completely comfortable with the whole experience. As for the food; we shared the Turkish breakfast for 2 and the food arrived quickly and flavours were complimenting each other very well! The staff welcome you with warm smiles and are very attentive. I would highly recommend Fabrice!
Written 5 June 2023
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The Management
We are delighted to hear that you and your mum had a positive experience during your visit to Fabrice. It's wonderful to know that our accessible and comfortable environment made your mum's experience enjoyable. We're also glad that you enjoyed the Turkish breakfast for 2 and found the flavors to be delightful. Thank you for your kind words about our staff's warm welcome and attentiveness. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you both back for another wonderful dining experience soon!
Written 4 August 2023
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poppiew123
Milton Keynes434 contributions
Jan 2024 • friends
Really disappointing first visit to Fabrice on Saturday with the girls. After being seated we were left to our own devices and had to get our own menus. Drinks didn’t arrive until 40 minutes after being seated. Food really disappointing and over priced for what you get. I definitely won’t be returning here.
Written 23 January 2024
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The Management
We're sorry to hear about your disappointing experience, but we believe there may be a misunderstanding. We take customer feedback seriously and strive to provide excellent service. However, we do not have any record of such an incident, and it does not align with our usual service standards. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that customers are promptly served, and we aim to provide delicious food at reasonable prices.
If you have any specific concerns or feedback about your visit, please feel free to reach out to us directly, and we would be happy to address them. We value our customers and their feedback, and we want to ensure that every visit to Fabrice is a positive one.
Written 23 January 2024
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Dalibor Kusak
23 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Popped in for a quick light lunch so went for goat cheese salad and halloumi salad which were both very tasty, however ordered a dirty fries that had nothing to do with fries as these are usually called chips (within UK standards) so that completely changed the opinion about food being served at the place. Also the fact of the one and the only draft beer available is not very impressive. So from nice 4* review I had to go down to 3*.
Written 30 October 2023
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The Management
Thank you for visiting and sharing your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the goat cheese salad and halloumi salad. However, we apologize for any confusion regarding the "dirty fries." Your input is valuable, and we'll take this into consideration for our menu. We understand your point about the draft beer selection and will explore options to enhance it. Your honest review helps us improve, and we hope to provide an even better experience on your next visit.
Written 1 November 2023
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Ryan W
8 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
For a quick bite to eat, done the job. The staff managed to fit us in even though we didn’t book a table. Food was better than expected, eggs ( scrambled ) tad over cooked for my liking.
Written 23 October 2023
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The Management
We appreciate your feedback. Your comments help us improve our service. We'll make sure to work on the scrambled eggs to better suit your preferences. Thanks for visiting us!
Written 26 October 2023
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Mark E
36 contributions
Apr 2024 • family
We were having a late celebration of my wife's birthday, a low key but enjoyable meal out with my stepson and his partner. The service was faultless and the surroundings suitably upscale.
I had the traditional breakfast and it was superb, as was the cortado I had with it. A large well flavoured sausage, two slices of thick cut bacon, a couple of perfectly cooked poached eggs, big slces of mushroom- even the hash browns were spot on!
In all, excellent. We will be back.
Written 20 April 2024
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The Management
We're thrilled to hear that you chose Fabrice for your wife's birthday celebration and that you had such a fantastic experience! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the faultless service and the upscale surroundings. We're delighted that you found your traditional breakfast superb, along with the perfectly brewed cortado. Your detailed description of the meal has us smiling! Thank you for your kind words, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another excellent experience soon!
Written 21 April 2024
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