We are a small, French inspired restaurant at 616 South Elm Street in downtown Greensboro, NC. We offer an integrated hiring model, providing equal employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe good food brings people together.
Brunch Service
(weekend menu/full service/first come-first served)
Friday - 8am-2pm
Saturday & Sunday - 8:30-3pm
Monday - 8am-2pm
Breakfast/Lunch Service
(weekday menu/counter service/first come-first served)
Tuesday-Thursday - 8am-2pm
Dinner Service/French Supper Club
(Fridays only/click here to make a reservation)
Friday - 5:30-7:30pm
Wine Lounge
(Fridays only/walk ins)
Friday 6pm-10pm
Last seating on weekdays is at 1:45pm. Last seating on weekends is 2:30pm.
When our restaurant is on a wait, take-out is limited to our take-out menu (click here).
Thank you in advance for being kind to us!
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We're dreaming as a team about working towards a Michelin star! To join us in the journey, please check out our video.
Important things to know about us!
Kindness & respect : We believe in treating all humans with kindness and respect. That includes you as our guests and that also includes us as a team. We are here to serve you with kindness but ask that you show us kindness and respect too. If that is not upheld, we will kindly ask you to leave. The safety and emotional health of our team is deeply important to us.
Wait list & take-out : We are a first come, first served restaurant. We do not accept reservations or call aheads. When our restaurant is at capacity, parties will be placed on our list in the order that they arrived and seated when your full party is here and in the order that tables become available. Take-out is limited to our modified take-out menu when the restaurant is on a wait to ensure food delivery times to our in-house guests stay reasonable. Due to our capacity & operating hours, our wait list may be cut off prior to closing on busy/weekend days so that our kitchen can accommodate the tables & orders!
Refunds/returns : We stand behind the quality of our food and have curated our menu items to give you the optimal experience. Limited modifications will be accommodated. If there is an error with your food, we will refund or re-make your item. We want you to have a happy and satisfying experience! Dissatisfaction with food items that are preference-based will not be refunded. Please talk to your server about their recommendations and menu knowledge to ensure your menu selection will meet your preference! Exception – modifications based on allergies and dietary needs will always be taken seriously and accommodated. Please notify your server immediately when an allergy is a factor.
Family friendly : We love being your part of your family brunch traditions and watching your families grow. To keep our restaurant space safe for your children and our team, we ask that children remain attended and seated at your table during service. We are a small space. Both volume and flow of traffic are important factors to keep things running smoothly and safely. We appreciate your respect for the needs of our team and other guests when visiting.
Non-discrimination Policy
Chez Genèse does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. Chez Genèse is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, community members, program participants, vendors, and donors.
Chez Genèse is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, religion, disability, military status, or sexual orientation.