good desserts! location looks unassuming but dont let it fool you, food & pastries are delish 😊
Sheryl Alston
Apr 1, 2025
5
I found this place just by chance a while ago but had the opportunity to visit this past weekend (3/29/25). I went in for a piece of cheesecake and I found myself enjoying the Turkey sandwich, so much that I ordered one to let my husband experience it. I also walked out with a bag and a box of assorted desserts. Everything was so delicious. I shared the experience with a couple of people before I even got home.
My husband and I made plans to go back Monday (3/31/25) then I realized they are closed on Monday’s. All I can say is I looking forward to experiencing this place again real soon!!!
Jenni Buoni
Feb 7, 2025
3
Based on other reviews, I was excited to have taste the fare; particularly, a croissant, which is one of my favorites. We arrived this afternoon, 2ish. The ambiance is super. We looked at the menu, what was in the case, and decided on almond croissants that weren't visible. The guy who assisted us was very friendly. When he handed us the almond croissants we were surprised as they weren't light and fluffy but more brown and flat. The overall taste was sweet with little almond flavor. The texture was heavy, almost as if not cooked enough, though the outer shell was very brown.
We'll try the bakery again, hoping it was just an off day.
Ken Ray (mrkenray)
Jan 15, 2025
5
A charming place to get authentic French desserts, pastries and breads. The interior is cutely decorated with the tables being old repurposed sewing machine tables. The owner is almost always on hand. This is a family business owned by locals. There is no better place in Durham to spend your money. Plenty of accessible parking. A great place to bring your kids.
Annemarie Graham
Dec 27, 2024
5
One of the cutest shops ever! The service is always top tier, the employees are always so friendly and helpful. The croissant sandwich was delicious and they have a decent selection of vegetarian food and pastries to choose from. Espresso and coffee is good as well!
Terry S
Dec 18, 2024
5
This is a charming bakery with amazing pastries. The Yule Logs are beautiful and big and the coffee is so smooth and rich like velvet. Everything in the display cases was picturesque and perfect. Staff are very friendly and prices are reasonable. This will be my go-to for all bakery items from now on.
Sauce
Nov 14, 2024
4
One of the better Hangout spots this side of Durham. The interior is charming. And during the rain, it would be difficult not to pull out a book to read while elegantly nibbling down on your favorite pastry. Service is welcoming, interesting and warm.
That being said, for bakery-standards on priority items, the food is 3 star, although I have given it 4 star due to the items I chose not being what they’re known for.
There is a customer psychology to bakeries in which before even choosing what to be good at, there is a expectancy of what they should be, at minimum. Should that be a concern to bakeries? Depends. Do you want me to take a bite out of a cookie and immediately get sent into a uncontrollable flash-back of Grandmother with nostalgia at a drug-like high? Sounds amusing but…….
Sal Panettieri
Nov 8, 2024
5
I am from the New York-New Jersey area, and I can tell you that this is a high quality bakery!! You can tell by the way the croissant flakes off, its the highest quality and freshest ingredients possible. All of the pastries that I had were very, very good, my wife had a ham and cheese and pesto sandwich on a croissant, she said it was extremely good because the ingredients were high quality and very fresh. That’s what made it taste so delicious. Though the owner (a French baker) retired, the staff continued his high quality and continues to uses his French recipes.
A very friendly staff made the whole experience a delight!!
We will definitely be back again. Though, I do wish that they put more chocolate in the chocolate croissants. I’m a bit of a chocoholic!!
UPDATE 2/08/2024
My wife and I have been here 4x now. Great bakery, best in Durham!!! It never disappoints!!
UPDATE 11/8/2024
This is our favorite place for coffee and bakery items!! Consistently top notch- great everything!! Even the service by Norma and Kevin is ALWAYS friendly, upbeat and welcoming!! They are a big reason why we love this place and want to return.
Monica Garcia
Nov 1, 2024
5
Super cute and with great character coffee and bakery shop. It has the best pastisseri in the North Durham. I also like their baguettes and their coffee.
Some tables are old sawing machines. It is a perfect touch to the Parisian theme of the shop.
Best of all, it is a good corner to do some work, have a nice chat or a work meeting, or just relax while drinking a tea or a coffee.
Michael Brady
Oct 17, 2024
5
Great little bakery shop. I ordered all pastries for a dinner party, but the have savory options as well. Every pastry was nothing short of excellent. Will definitely be going there for all of my pastry needs. They have a number of tables and a very warm French cafe type vibe.
It was a little hard to find the front door the first visit. It's on the right side of a small strip mall.
E Scott Parks
Oct 16, 2024
4
An unassuming bakery that specializes in delightful pastries - more of a bakery than a coffee shop - as the staff seemed unfamiliar with what a red-eye is. I love the variety of unique pie and pastry flavors available, and they also offer a limited selection of sandwiches made with their freshly baked breads, which are available for purchase.
Trey Bobbitt
Aug 16, 2024
5
This bakery is truly a hidden gem. You won’t find another like it with a unique atmosphere, amazing service, and fresh, quality baked goods. It’s definitely worth stopping in. You can tell that everything here is made with passion, and they have quite the variety. My favorite loaf from them is their “peasant bread”.
Mairead Clark
Jul 12, 2024
5
We walked in and were warming welcomed. The woman working there was so helpful and passionate and helped recommend different loaves of bread for the dinner we were making. Made our dinner 100% better! So soft and tasty. We will be returning soon for more bread and sweet treats (which looked delicious) :)))
