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”.
Ken Ray (mrkenray)
Jul 24, 2024
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.
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) :)))
Sal Panettieri
Feb 9, 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!!
Kevin Williams
Dec 29, 2023
5
I stepped into this place and it was like I was back in Europe. Not quite France because the owner is way too polite!! Their croissants are just flat out the best I have ever had! But my passion in bread and this place does not disappoint.
Cristina Kovalik
Dec 27, 2023
5
Wonderful local bakery! I highly recommend their pumpernickel bread, but everything is amazing. Their service was warm and welcoming, they even graciously gave us free cookies to try. Please come and support this local Durham business.
Ken Ray (mrkenray)
Dec 16, 2023
5
A Charming place to get authentic French desserts 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's no better place in Durham to spend your money.
