Suzette's Creperie
A little to the east of Geneva, in Wheaton, you'll find the charming Suzette's Creperie. Starting from a mobile crepe stand, the eponymous Suzette founded her sit-down restaurant in 2000, and has expanded to a larger, but still cozy, establishment since. Suzette's earns high marks from customers for delicious dishes and excellent variety.
You can stop in at Suzette's for lunch, afternoon tea, dinner or brunch. If you're in the area for a while, check the schedule for her popular cooking classes.
Suzette's Creperie
211 West Front Street
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
(630) 462-0898
www.suzettescreperie.com
Le Berry Bistro
A stalwart to the restaurant scene in Geneva is Le Berry Bistro. Recently voted "Best Brunch" and "Best Outside Eating" in West Suburban Living magazine, Le Berry Bistro isn't resting on their laurels, but is engaged in an expansion and updating of the property in 2009, to include a new, larger bar and expanded seating.
For now, the deck seating on the upper floor of Le Berry offers a pleasant way to enjoy a meal while people watching in downtown Geneva. You can dine with lunch or dinner on Tuesdays through Saturday, with brunch on Sunday. The menu is an attractive fusion of provincial and new-school French cuisine--comfort food with a continental twist.
Le Berry Bistro
227 South Third Street
Geneva, Illinois 60134
(630) 232-2330
www.leberrybistro.com/
Cocoa Bean
You can't think French cuisine without thinking about pastries. Cocoa Bean, on 7th Street, offers outstanding croissants and other pastries, both for take out and eating in. An enticing pastry and a cup of coffee is an excellent way to start your explorations of charming downtown Geneva or to fuel up before you hit the roads on your bike. Better yet, make it a stop halfway through the ride!
For heartier fare, check out Cocoa Bean for lunch or brunch, and enjoy their offerings of quiche, soup and panini, and don't forget to top off the meal with a chocolate treat.
Cocoa Bean
11 South 7th St.
Geneva, Illinois 60134
(630) 845-2990
www.cocoabeangeneva.com
