I don’t write negative reviews lightly — especially not about a place I genuinely love. I go to the LaSalle location 4–5 times a month and they treat us like absolute royalty every single time. Consistent portions, friendly service, perfectly cooked food. I’ve never even mentioned that I create food content because they don’t need to know — they treat everyone that well. Unfortunately, the Laval location was a completely different experience. I went specifically for the lunch special… and was told it didn’t exist. That was already confusing. I ordered the shrimp plate instead and paid $28 for what was honestly underwhelming. The shrimp were barely cooked, the portion of salad was tiny (especially compared to the “mountain” you get in LaSalle), and the potatoes were small, hard, and felt cheap. Even the buns — two small pieces — felt stingy. My friend ordered the chicken and it arrived looking overcooked and unappetizing. It genuinely didn’t look like something you’d want placed in front of you. Service-wise, the waiter was hard to find and not attentive. The hostess wasn’t welcoming, and the restaurant itself felt awkwardly quiet and lifeless. I’m not posting this on social media because I respect and love Vieux Duluth as a brand. But this specific location missed the mark entirely. If you’re craving it, I highly recommend going to LaSalle instead. Night and day difference. Sadly, I won’t be returning to the Laval location.
