Cafe Alsace might be my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. I won't claim it's the best in Atlanta, but best and favorite can be very different. The food is superb, but much like the restaurant itself--casual, homey, and charming. Alsace is a region in France near the German border and the food choices reflect the region. While you'll find your choice of crepes and beef burgundy, there are also noodle dishes made of home made spaetzle. The owners are from this area of France and you can tell they take great delight in sharing what they love with their guests. And while it usually does a good business at dinner, their Sunday brunch is tragically poorly appreciated considering that it is the best in Decatur, far better than the overrated Crescent Moon down the road. In fact, the next time you're waiting in a half hour wait at Crescent Moon, I recommend you walk up the hill and enjoy one of Cafe Alsace's great omelets or crepes and fantastic almond croissants.
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