Café Bistro

Excellent! Just as you would expect from a Nordstrom. We have been traveling the East Coast, and this is one of the best meals we’ve had. Quality ingredients, great service, great atmosphere. We were happy to stop at Nordstrom’s for lunch!

I don’t even know what to write? I’m in food heaven still. If you haven’t been, you should. Never expected the food to be this amazing.

Hidden Gem on the second floor at Nordstrom. I had the Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad — organic baby greens, romaine, wild shrimp, petite tomatoes, grilled corn, Jack cheese, tortilla crisps tossed in a cilantro lime vinaigrette. My son had a panini with roasted chicken & goat cheese with aged provolone cheese, oven roasted tomatoes, arugula, Dijon balsamic vinaigrette with a lemon Chive aioli on a rustic white bread. And their Crème brûlée was fantastic.

Stopped by with my mother-in-law…WOW! Excellent service from SARA! French onion soup and Black Forest ham sandwich was perfect! Glad we discovered this hidden away café.

Probably one of my favorite restaurants. I’ve never had anything even mediocre… everything is stellar. Today I stopped in just for dessert-​the white chocolate bread pudding. Probably my favorite dessert ever.
In the past I’ve had the lobster bisque, some sort of turkey sandwich with green beans and bacon on it (can’t remember the actual name) and their fries with aioli are ridiculously good! I’ve also had an Asian salad that was superb.
Definitely a huge fan!

We walked in really late right before it closed and it was nice that they didn’t turn us down because I was really starving after a long day… Ordered prime rib French dip (had many times in the past but it’s a little too salty today; fries is always amazing!), margarita pizza (one of my favs too but slightly oily today), and white chocolate banana pudding (tasted divine! Really loved this). Overall we had a great experience and didn’t have the pressure of having to finishing our dinner in a short time… but we actually did just because we were too hungry. Haha. I’ve been to Nordstrom’s restaurants many many times and probably tried most of the things on the menu. I would say that most times quality and services do hold to be consistent, which is why it’s my frequent go-​to spot!

If Carrie Bradshaw & the girls were doomed to the midwest… this would be their lunch hangout. To set the stage, you’ve got 3 types of people that come to Café Bistro: Stay-​at-​home moms that grab the stroller after barre to meet their moms for lunch who were also stay-​at-​home moms. Then you have ladies of the Columbus corporate retail workhorse army that wish they were stay-​at-​home-​moms but can’t because they make more money than their husbands. And lastly you have confused men looking for the bathroom.
Ok as much as I love making fun of the laughably lady-​like clientele, the food here is AWESOME. It’s a great lunch spot if you need a place away from Easton chaos or a place to meet coworkers after browsing through Nordstrom. My team and I visit frequently when we manage to escape from our cubes and I can order for them from memory — our faves are the Roasted Veggie Focaccia, Margherita pizza, and Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad. And God knows what that weird-​looking purple aioli sauce is with the fries, but I’d bathe in it it’s so good.
…OMG BECKY, just kidding. That was so gross…

Great food that is a little over-​priced but sometimes your worth it.

Not my cup of tea. No regular food, everything has a twist to it, some of which is disgusting. Very posh. Glad I tried it, but wouldn’t go back.

Nice Nordstrom store. This location reminds me of the one in Corte Madera, CA. Attentive, friendly staff.

I appreciate Nordstrom and the Nordstrom Café and the commitment to quality and great service.
When shopping at Easton I prefer a quick healthy meal in a fairly peaceful atmosphere. I also appreciate the café commitment to organic ingredients.
I recently tried the Sesame Oriental Chicken Salad and it was so wonderful. The dressing, a Chinese chicken salad dressing that was so delicious I didn’t leave one piece of lettuce in the bowl! Simple menu, but very delicious and healthy!

I was pleasantly suprised. This is the new face of busienss meetings as I know it. Not that crowded plenty of space and privacy. Atleast where we were. The staff is awesome and food is good. Hard part is not buying stuff on your way up there.

I’ve heard of their breadpudding being magnificent, so I had to try it! It is very delicious: mainly because of the burst of cranberry flavor. However, the condense milk and cranberry sauce seems a bit too much for me, which is why l I had it with their frenc-​pressed coffee. It seemed perfect with those two. The bitterness of the coffee and the sweetness of the sauce cancelled each other out. Just make sure you have a not-​so-​sweet drink to go with it.

Never had a bad meal here, and it’s so convenient and relaxed even when Easton is a clusterf*** of people. Very high quality food and even though you get in line, order and go sit down, the servers are always very helpful and right there if you need something. At first I was a little put off by what they charge for a big sandwich and fries ($ 14, I think), but it’s totally worth it. I almost always go for one of the chef’s specials; they really do put a lot of thought into their dishes, it’s not just an overpriced assembly line.
I love the idea of a department store that still has a café and bar. I’ve also brought kids here and it’s good for them, too. Glad Nordstrom still does this, and they do it right.

Hidden away upstairs in Nordstrom, Café Bistro is another reason to never leave Nordy’s while in the mayhem that is Easton.
It’s my absolute-​favorite place to have lunch while I’m shopping til I drop:
— It’s usually quiet, though there was a hefty line out the door on my last visit. Still, it moved quickly.
— It’s just speedy enough, but still relaxing. You order at the counter, but then a server takes care of your table after you are seated.
— Great bistro menu (Nicoise salads, lobster bisque), at GREAT prices. Seriously. One of the best deals in town for quality/​value.
Maybe I just have super-​strong positive associations with eating here (It usually means I just bought a great pair of shoes or a dress), but the gorgeous décor wraps me up and transports me to a daydream-​land where the salads are fresh and flavorful, and the charge card has no limit.

Bringing to mind the old days of elegant department stores with their little lunch counters and staff in heels and skirts, Café Bistro is a lovely little eating space on the second floor of Nordstroms, with dark toned décor, dim but pleasant lighting, and lots of modern elegance.
I admit I’m not a big fan of the system by which ordering is done — grab a menu by the door, stand around a bit, then go to the counter. It keeps costs down, though, so that’s fine by me. However, don’t forget dessert — the menu is up by the cashier. And it was for dessert that my friend and I came based on her past experience.
Now, I am sure the main courses are fine — they certainly sound delicious. But if you stop for nothing else, stop for the sweets. You can probably share one between two people, and doing over that might have been a better idea for us. However, it was hard enough to decide on just one for each of us, let alone one for both.
We eventually decided on a piece of the white chocolate bread pudding and slice of chocolate cake with toffee and caramel. …Yes, they’re as good as they sound.
The bread pudding was unfortunately a bit overcooked on the bottom on this trip, but still tasted amazing. As I’ve said before elsewhere, I’m not normally a fan of bread pudding, but I could be a fan of this. Thick, dense, and more like a pudding cake than the typical slimy stuff that makes me wary of this dessert, it is definitely worth the calories.
The cake, meanwhile, is huge in size and consists of moist chocolate cake with layers of crunchy toffee and a semi-​sweet not-​too-​thick icing dusted with toffee and cocoa, served on a bed of gooey smokey caramel sauce. I loved the combination of smooth cake with the crunchy toffee, and the caramel and chocolate blended very nicely together.
Both were about $ 5.95 which is about average for this sort of dessert, and the quality was such I would say they were worth it.
Café Bisto also has decent coffee — not super exceptional but definitely better than most restaurants.
Overall, definitely worth stopping in upstairs for an upscale sweet treat when visiting Easton.
I hope to get back at some point and give the actual food a go too. :)

I have kissed and made out with over 30 Nordstrom’s nationally this year…
I cannot gush enough, love enought and be happier…
I happened to visit this Nordstrom while their annual sale was still on, and I ended up getting some stuff and lo and behold, nothing less than outstanding — it was awaiting for my arrival in Miami Beach…
I am in love.
And you will get the same review from me everywhere… .This was the only one that was a tad noisy and not a super clean shoe deparmentl, so not makes it a four, but who cares, I got the most precious booties, like EVA!!!
And as always, the café was divine… Love my EBar.

LOVE this place, perfect for a light girly lunch, sophisticated without being stuffy, a real feel good place that leaves you feeling great!
I had found it awhile ago and waited for a chance to grab some food when the guys weren’t around since they could not see paying almost $ 20 for a sandwich/​pizza or any of the small snacks they offer.
I have been dying to have a real nicoise salad and Nordstrom’s Café Bistro has one.
FInally last night after dropping my car off at Cadillac this was so convieniently located next door.
Service is fabulous, after reading you can sub/​add anything you want I made the salad my own.
No tomatos or capers, therefor roasted corn, roasted peppers, avocado and extra cilantro on my nicoise.
Also the dijon vinagrette on the side as well as the cilantro lime and ginger sesame.
(I am a huge sucker for made in house dressings using my favorite ingredients, in this case cilantro/​ginger)
Now this was one hell of a salad, the chef was so nice with all my extra wishes, he arranged it beautifully and every bite was sheer bliss.
The dijon was my least favorite, the ginger sesame perfect for the salmon and green beans, the cilantro lime was like a pesto and the best thing ever!
Seriously I buy this by the gallon and put it on any and everything!
It was pretty pricey at $ 14 but considering all the ingredients I had and how damn good it was I don’t care what it costed.
I could have happily eaten 5 more bowls of this but considering that would run me about $ 100 I better learn how to make this at home…

I’ve never not been happy at Nordstrom. I may leave with less money than I intended, but I’m always satisfied.
The staff are super friendly, attentive, and offer just the right amount of guidance. If you want assistance, they’re very helpful. If not, I think they’ll leave you alone. The may work on commission, but they earn it. It’s not a high-​pressure sales situation, it’s just a slight nudge in the direction of the right clothes for you.
The parking around there is usually ample and, unless it’s a sale day, it’s not ordinarily that crowded. Not that you should avoid the sales — they’re amazing.
It’s my go-​to spot for business clothes in Cbus. For trendy, high-​end wardrobe staples, you can’t go wrong.

I’ve managed to avoid Nordstrom for 28 years — mainly due to the fact that I convinced myself that everything was way too expensive & I couldn’t possibly afford anything under its roof. Yep, it’s no dollar store! But to my surprise, all of my preconceived conclusions were wrong.
By no means did I peruse the whole store, nor did I take a look at everything in every department, but from what I did check out, you can find great products at great prices here. The quality is high, prices do reflect that in many items, but compared to say neighboring Macy’s, I felt that Nordstrom offered more.

I really like this Nordstrom… well the fact that it is in Easton enhances the like factor, but on with the review. Very nice and big store and I’ve been in a bunch of them. The fragrance and makeup department is immense and they seem to have a great selection of clothing. Will have to give it a once over to give an update. During the holidays they had live carolers in the store singing their little fa la la la la’s off! But I am here to talk about their shoe department.
Yes! They have a large shoe department and it is full of great brands. They have a nice sized Ugg section. I bought a pair of killer Frye riding boots there. They have Steve Maddens and I’ve heard they have Jimmy Choos now but the last time I was there I was on a boot mission and did not look for other shoes. The sales staff was very nice and helpful even to some customers who were being real PITA’s (pains in the ass).
And they will look for a shoe for you online and get it ordered for you if they don’t have it there. Plus, when they have their big sales — which happen a couple times a year — you can lose your mind shoe shopping!

This place is such a treat. Such fabulous food in the middle of a mall! The cilantro lime shrimp salad is excellent. The shrimp is perfectly charred, tossed with roasted corn, cilantro, tomatoes, and red peppers in a tangy vinegrette over a bed of mixed leafy greens.
The white chocolate bread pudding is FOOD OF THE GODS. Probably my favorite dessert in the world. I don’t even like white chocolate. This stuff is like the tastiest french toast, with perfectly toasted edges, drizzled with a white chocolate and raspberry sauce. Decadent, but not in the way that makes you feel like you’re going to vom from so much sweet and heaviness. You seriously must try it!