Dinette Atomique

Really enjoyed this place! Loved the cozy homy ambience and the elevated home style cuisine. We had the weekly roast and it was delicious! In particular I enjoyed the salad, the crispy crispy potatos, the devilled eggs with chili oil and the Yorkshire pudding. The Yorkshire puddings were done better than the Cheshire cat, which is crazy because the Cheshire cat is delicious.

Would highly recommend this place, the ambience to taste to price ratio is perfect.

Very yummy food and cute interior. Everything tasted homemade and the vibe was adorable. It’s a bit pricey—but well worth for a celebration and for the quality of the food. They also sold pottery in the windows!

I’ve visited Dinette Atomique several times since they opened in late summer. I’m consistently impressed by both the food and the welcoming service. It’s a charming little restaurant tucked into a residential area. Think of an old house, with music plays on the vynil player, vintage wooden chairs and marble table in every corner.

A coffee is a must for me: their espresso machine is a beauty, and the cappuccino ($5.75) never disappoints. For snacks, I find the pork spring rolls ($9) outstanding: crunchy, juicy, savory, clearly house-made, and wrapped in romaine with cilantro and mint for a bright, fresh contrast. My friends and I ordered a second round because they were that good.

On another visit, the owner recommended the soup of the day ($12) which ended up being one of the most memorable dishes I’ve had there. That day it was a rich, perfectly spiced Thai coconut curry soup.

The Banh Mi Muffaletta ($15) was an interesting, filling twist on the classic, swapping the baguette for delicious focaccia while keeping the pickled carrots. The corned beef sandwich ($18) was also excellent. Instead of the usual canned-style meat, it features sliced, likely house-made beef with mayo, mustard, and pickles, plus a small Banh Mi–inspired side salad.

Most recently, I tried the Bento Bowl ($18) with the daily meat (chicken on that day). It was sweet, savory, and refreshing, with crunchy rice, cashews, greens, aubergine, cucumber, and a ginger note that tied everything together.

Gosh, I really want this place to succeed. I’ve lived in Sandy Hill for almost 20 years and we’ve been really lacking a true neighborhood spot, an all-day cafe-resto with warm service and elevated comfort food. I’m excited to say that I think this is it. I’ve been a couple times now, and liked everything I’ve tasted. Very friendly servers too. The all-day classic breakfast is solid; the egg wrap is a delight of blistered tortilla, nicely cooked egg, spicy soy seasoning and crunchy corn chips; the rice hash bowl has great bites of crispy-chewy rice; and the wedge salad dressing is a wonderful blend of creamy and acidic. There are also lots of baked goods, which are solid but maybe not mind-blowing (again, this is largely comfort food). The only inconsistent thing is maybe the coffee — one day it was way too strong and bitter, and the next time it was more nicely balanced. Overall, I will be turning this into my regular spot. Can’t wait to go back and try the Sunday afternoon roast.

EDIT: I have now gone back and tried the Sunday roast. It’s amazing. Please try it. You get biscuits and jam, deviled eggs, a roast meat or stuffed veg, roasted veg, salad, popovers, crispy roasted potatoes and sauces for $38. It’s the perfect brunch for cozy, cold Sundays. Everything was cooked so well and felt like a warm hug.

Thanksgiving dinner( though we visited on a Sunday and it was their featured Sunday roast ) it was delightful! The highlight for me was the stuffing — rich, aromatic, and perfectly textured, thanks to the addition of chestnuts.
They added a subtle sweetness and a satisfying bite that elevated the entire dish. Paired with tender turkey, velvety gravy, and all the classic sides, it was a comforting and festive meal that truly captured the spirit of the season.
The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming with an old record player playing the Xanadu soundtrack. Every dish, form the savoury scones, homemade jam & roasted potatoes was thoughtfully prepared, but that chestnut stuffing will be talked about for years to come.
A heartfelt thank you to our hosts and our delightful waiter, it was his first day and he was utterly charming & attentive!