Zest Cafe and Home Art
Raleigh, NC 27615-2970
Phone: (919) 848-4792
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Tue 11am-2:45pm, Wed-Sat 11am-2:45pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sun 10am-2pm (Brunch)
Editorial Review for Zest Cafe and Home Art – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Surrounded by a market brimming with unique art objects, this cafe with its light and airy feel is a feast for the eyes. Main dish salads and vegetarian entrees are the claim to fame. Signature dishes include the quesadilla featuring roasted chicken, poblano peppers and sweet potatoes with Monterey Jack cheese in a whole wheat tortilla. The "Pizzestas" satisfy with toppings like grilled shrimp, chicken, Spanish artichoke hearts and garlic goat cheese spread.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThis cafe is very much a ladies' lunch spot where upscale casual seems to be the mode.
User Reviews for Zest Cafe and Home Art
11/11/2008 Posted by durhamres
I had not eaten at Zest Cafe until today (although I work nearby). I met a friend there for lunch, and we did not have a good experience. The food is okay (nothing spectacular) and the lunch menu is fairly expensive. My friend and I had not seen each other in a while, and so we spent a little over an hour there. However, at the hour mark different wait staff (and I think the owner) kept approaching our table individually and saying, "is there anything else?" and "is there anything else we can get you?" in a rude and impatient tone. They were obviously trying to get us to leave so they could make our table available to waiting diners. While I understand their motivation, the way they went about it was unfriendly and a clear-cut example of poor customer service. I will never eat there again, and I will warn other diners about the substandard customer service. The owner and employees clearly do not care enough about their customers, and I wish I had read the other customer reviews before I spent too much money for mediocre food and an atmosphere of impatience.
Pros: Parking, vegetarian options
Cons: Wait staff, ambience
11/06/2008 Posted by dabadabdo
walked in with another person. the owner's wife /co owner only nice to people who buy. she rude to other guests.not buy.go elsewhere
Pros: good parking
Cons: employees
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