I spent a week in Paris at a studio apartment a few blocks away and this quickly became my go to…read moreshop for breakfast treats. Literally everything I tried was amazing and I tried quite a few things. And it's not just the vacation bias, since I did try other bakeries in the neighborhood that were very mediocre.
Mille Feuille: Loved how the dry flaky layers contrasted the creamy layers.
Éclairs au Chocolat: My French is weak so I thought I was getting vanilla cream filled, so the chocolate ganache was surprising. But a pleasant surprise as it was super rich, playing nicely against the choux shell.
Canelés: Perfectly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. It tasted like there was some hint of alcohol flavoring inside, but I couldn't place it.
Bonne Maman Poire Chocolat: Loved the soft pears against the brownie-like surrounding tart.
Tartelette Framboise: Basically an excuse to get a ton of cream, which happens rest on a buttery shell and be covered in fresh raspberries.
Cheese Cake: Nothing like New York cheesecake. It has the consistency of no-bake, but wasn't, since it tasted baked. So airy and light and delicious.
Delise de Iles: One of the prettiest desserts with so many pretty colorful layers, including fluffy meringue on top. I especially liked how the fruit paste layer contrasted the creamy layer.
Cherry Frangipane: A little dry on its own, but pairs well with coffee. The fragrant cooked cherries are the highlight.
Pineapple Tartlet: Forget the French name, but it was a rather dry grainy tart (almost muffin-like) with candied pineapple on top. Another one that goes well with coffee.
Cavette(?): Not sure if I got the spelling right, but this was basically like rectangular-shaped croissant dough with cream and chocolate in between. AMAZING! Perhaps my favorite breakfast treat.
Croissant au Beurre: Simple, yet so amazing. Better than anything I've had in stateside.
Baguette aux Lardons: How can you make a baguette better? Add crispy thick bacon bits and cheese!
Sandwich Jambon et Fromage: My favorite of the simple baguette sandwiches I tried. A classic ham & cheese that the French somehow make amazing.
Sandwich Brie Beurre: Very rich since you have creamy brie and butter!
Sandwich Saucisson Cornichons: Each ingredient individually was fine, but I wasn't digging the combination. I should have probably stuck with having some sort of cheese.
Baguette Traditional: Super crunchy and crispy outside, with a soft and airy center.
Baguette Classique: Reminded me of a hoagie roll, but way fancier. All the good parts of baguette, but a slightly softer shell that manages to crunch a tad but it gets chewy.