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[mylo]

Please do! We went there twice, and had bad experiences. If this place got it together, I'm sure we'd be regular customers!

[Dave Burrell]

Please do! We went there twice, and had bad experiences. If this place got it together, I'm sure we'd be regular customers!

The owners could definitely benefit from this feedback (if they care to find out and make improvements that is). All these reports are what have kept me away from the place, I really wanted to try them out, but so far everything I read tells me to stay away and spend my money elsewhere.

[Gina99]

they don't really have a license for hard liquor and that the 'vodka' drinks were made with some sort of "strong orange wine"?!?!?!!!!

So they use Sangria in place of Vodka?

[Ras712]

So they use Sangria in place of Vodka?

I have no idea what they use, but it ain't real alcohol... It clearly says 'Vodka' and 'Rum' on the menu though... it's sounded just like some kind of fortified wine, he said it was about 16%-17% alcohol.

[DrKoz23]

This place must be struggling. They are putting up signs on street poles around town. Looks kind of tacky. Is this legal anyway? There has to be some city code against it.

[LifeSource]

Been meaning to add my 2 cents.

We went there shortly after they opened and we not impressed at all.

While they took very good care of us (had a large group there for a birthday) service-wise, the food was mediocre at best. They don't give you nearly enough options nor are the portion sizes very generous. They just don't have it down (yet?) like places such as the Melting Pot.

If you want a fantastic experience with fondue, go to a place called Geja's in Chicago (ever been there, former Chicagoans?)......THAT is the ultimate fondue experience!

So, unless they take some advice and the constructive criticism like that on this board, I don't think they'll be around very much longer.

[Jenncez]

I have been wanting to try this place for a while now, but now I'm feeling discouraged. We came from San Jose area and there was THE BEST Fondue place called La Fondue in Saratoga. Soooo good and you leave there about to burst from all the food.
Maybe we'll try the Melting Pot instead...where is that?

[LifeSource]

I have been wanting to try this place for a while now, but now I'm feeling discouraged. We came from San Jose area and there was THE BEST Fondue place called La Fondue in Saratoga. Soooo good and you leave there about to burst from all the food.
Maybe we'll try the Melting Pot instead...where is that?

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Blue Oaks Marketplace, 6839 Lonetree Blvd. 95765
Phone: (916) 443-2347

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Phone: (916) 443-2347

[mylo]

I have been wanting to try this place for a while now, but now I'm feeling discouraged. We came from San Jose area and there was THE BEST Fondue place called La Fondue in Saratoga. Soooo good and you leave there about to burst from all the food.
Maybe we'll try the Melting Pot instead...where is that?

Melting Pot is here:
http://maps.google.c...&...wloc=A&om=1

But it doesnt' compare to La Fondue

[SunshineServices]

But NOTHING compares to Friar Tucks in Nevada City, a little further to drive but everything else pales in comparison!!

[Gina99]

But NOTHING compares to Friar Tucks in Nevada City, a little further to drive but everything else pales in comparison!!

We are thinking about going to Nevada City for our anniversary. Fell in love with that town on the way back from camping. Do you recommend a B&B there too?

[Gina99]

I have been wanting to try this place for a while now, but now I'm feeling discouraged. We came from San Jose area and there was THE BEST Fondue place called La Fondue in Saratoga. Soooo good and you leave there about to burst from all the food.
Maybe we'll try the Melting Pot instead...where is that?

Yes we went there once and it was a great experience- the food, the ambiance, the service.....

[boarderchic]

Ooooh, I miss La Fondue in Saratoga. Everything I have had there was excellent!! On the other hand...La Dip Fondue doesn't even come close. I heard the owners of La Dip Fondue and La Fondue in Saratoga are sisters. Not sure if this is true.

I gave La Dip a try when they first opened. But, I will not be going back. I'd rather make my own fondue at home after that experience. Too bad, I was really hoping it was comparable to La Fondue. Oh well.

[cw68]

If you want a fantastic experience with fondue, go to a place called Geja's in Chicago (ever been there, former Chicagoans?)......THAT is the ultimate fondue experience!

Is that the place on Armitage in Lincoln Park? If so, I went there one time and enjoyed it. Also really enjoyed the live Spanish guitar.

Haven't be to La Dip and went to The Melting Pot a few years ago and was less than impressed, especially for the price. Don't think I'll try it.

[LifeSource]

Is that the place on Armitage in Lincoln Park? If so, I went there one time and enjoyed it. Also really enjoyed the live Spanish guitar.

Haven't be to La Dip and went to The Melting Pot a few years ago and was less than impressed, especially for the price. Don't think I'll try it.

Yep! That's the one!

We'll have to try the ones the others have recommended above one of these days!