La Bou

I was highly disappointed in the service I received, or lack there of, when I came in last week. I stood waiting to place an order for several minutes and was ignored. The lady was chatting up another customer talking about plumbing upgrades they could do there. Someone from the back told me to come up, which I assumed they were going to take my order, but then they walked away. I waited another couple of minutes before deciding to go elsewhere. I have never had a bad experience here before, but it's been a couple of years since I've been to this location. Terrible customer service!

I don’t know if the Asian woman that works here is the head manager or what? but she is Extremely rude and unprofessional. I asked the associate at the register for a condiment and the (Manager) walked out from the back and basically said I had to buy something. When I said I’d just buy the condiments, she then said that it was for “their” sandwiches only 🤷🏾‍♂️ followed by a look of disgust as if I was a bum on the street asking for change. Btw I’ve had their sandwiches before and them S#%+’s are dry and terrible. Their lucky I can’t give half a star because Subway does a better job. Eat Fresh & Pay Less folks.

OK normally I would say this is one of my favorite places to go. The la bou chicken salad was my favorite. However the chicken no longer taste of teriyaki flare.. But it was bland and pasty and nasty. No flavor, Dry and unedible. I'm afraid they're cutting corners and now they've lost a good customer.

La Bou Bakery & Cafe ... I am told that LaBou is short for "la boutique boulangerie" by a special someone in my life who has lived in Sacramento all their lives that I trust completely with my life. This same person also introduced me to La Bou many years ago. There was one in Roseville (Main St./Baseline Rd) many many years ago that has since had many businesses pass through and not really solidified. Anyway, during my many travels all around California, there are many choices of eatery's. I look for Veteran friendly places or employee types that if they offer Military or Veterans Discounts, will get a 5 Star review, but the food and service must still remain high and satisfactory with my visit. I promise that even if all the above are great but NO Military/Veteran support, 1 Star is deducted. Anyway, on with the Review.... The employee (order taker) is awesome. As I walked through the door and was greeted with a friendly smile. Explanation of some of the specials and favorites where given. I selected the California Turkey. This has Turkey, Avocado, Romaine Lettuce, Roastrd Red Peppers, Cucumber and Mayo on specialty Walnut Bread. The shade of hue was a lite Purple /Brownish color of the Walnut Bread. The Bread was thick in appearance but with a fluffy soft chew to it. But be careful of the contents of the sandwhich wanting to slide out because the edges of where the crust meets the soft bread starts to crack and break away from it. The individual taste itself can be detected with each element of the contents as the Peppers where a little salted, a little Vinegary, the Avocado slices where a perfect.color and tasted that buttery consistency. While the Turkey, Romain Romain Lettuce and Mayo did their job to the perfect looking and might I add, tasty sandwhich. I recommend highly. The surroundings are reminiscent of old style Cafe with the classic Bakery Case full of baked goods. The place was clean and people working behind the counter. I will give this location (La Bou), Carmichael a 5 Star review. Everything was great and the employee allowed a discount for honoring Military / Veteran.

KUDOS to La Bou as it still remains a great neighborhood Cafe despite the growth of larger chains around them. Updating review during pandemic: FEB 25, 2021... I was asked to pick up Ham Croissants to satisfy a ceaving for my honey, look, these are HUGE! I haven't been here in 2 yrs per my last review

Customer service and food quality were both average. The roast beef and cheddar melt was decent along with the house salad. Fiancé had the soup which was ok along with 2 baguettes to go. First impression was not so good and I highly doubt we will ever return for a second one. Place was conveniently located so that is why we stopped thru. Parking was alright and area was ok too for the time being.

I’ve been to several of their cafes and enjoyed my food and visit. This particular location was different. Didn’t have any positive or good vibes. Baguettes were placed out in the open shelf uncovered. Ordered a large latte but was given a tiny little cup. I did not say anything because the gal looked like a new employee in training. So I let it slide. The baguette I ordered came in a regular paper sack but they didn’t give me a bag to cover the open end sticking out. The other cafes usually wrap it in Saran Wrap to keep it clean while transporting it home. That was different.