I've never had a fruit tart before Les Petits Mitrons and I fear they may have set the bar too…read morehigh!! This spot is very no frills, there's limited seating outside but the cafe itself is lined with pastries, tarts, and quiches. The flavors on offer are written on the window, sweet on one side, and savory on the other. The selection is almost overwhelming, with each flavor combination looking better than the last. We came right at opening and there was no line, but people steadily came and went as we ate. I ordered a red fruit tart with rhubarb, and the spinach and smoked salmon quiche. Both slices were generous and the quiche was microwaved to heat it up. I found out that they do not have utensils, instead you pick up the slices and eat with your hands. The quiche was good but not stunning. Plenty of toppings and a generous portion. The pastry crust was, of course, better than the frozen crusts I use back home. A comforting meal but showstopper it was not. The fruit tart on the other hand, made me fall in love with fruits in new ways. The fruits and rhubarb were tart and flavorful, cooked with just enough sugar to soften them and make them jammy. This is the flavor fruit punch wishes it were! The crust held up to the weight of the fruits on top, and tasted very rich. The edges were caramelized with sugar, making this tart delicious from start to finish. If we didn't have major eating plans for the rest of the day, I may have gone back to purchase an additional slice (or two!). I definitely anticipate myself taking some time to try (and fail) to recreate this tart myself, what a gorgeous bite.

Heard about this spot from a friend and so glad we went. We started every morning here with…read morecroissants that smelled like pure butter, absolutely addictive. Their fruit tarts are the stars, with so many beautiful options lined up in the window. There's only one seat outside, but the kind lady working there offered us a second so our group of three could sit together. Still can't get over this little bakery -- it's one of those places that stays with you.

Delicious baguettes and other breads! The lemon tart was pretty good, but I didn't love the crust…read more Friendly staff there and it's quick in and out.

Really a wonderful Pâtisserie! I had their small apple pie. It was so good! They also have…read moresandwiches and other things. The croissants are really good, too! There's a lot in the area, and I highly recommend this place! Service was good, too. Really fast!

Open early, close to my hotel, and a wide variety of pastries and drinks. Fantastic croissaints,…read morecanele, and everything you would need. They also had many savory pastries as well, which would probably be good to get a sandwich or something for later in the day. Highly recommend if you're in the Vendome area!

We grabbed some sweet treats for an afternoon treat and quiches to go for an early morning one day…read more It is a small establishment so expect a little line as you wait your turn to order. Yannick Martin served as the perfect spot for a quick spot for breakfast or treats to go. We enjoyed the Raspberry Tart, Pistachio Eclair, Lemon Tart and chèvre and tomato Quiche. The ladies were patient with my poor French skills.

I went to Ferrandi for their introductory pastry program and our chefs praised claire damon so much…read morefor her work and one was raving about the rhubarb chausson. This place has become my favorite bakery in paris and I thought about it for months after my return and eventually made a return the next year to try everything I could! Out of all the stuff I've tried my favorite is the apricot tart and rhubarb chausson. The rhubarb choux was also very special and tasty. I like her famous rose grapefruit entremet as well. Her lemon tart was also very good, very interesting to put the meringue inside. I didn't like the orange tart that much. Their sable I also thought was just ok(i got the rose grapefruit one). Her desserts might not look as eye catching as those instagram bakeries but they are so unique and delicious. You can totally taste the quality of her ingredients and she's a true genius in creating unique flavors.

I'm always interested in the way women see, and leave their mark on, the world. Lately, one of my…read morebiggest thrills has been to see more female film directors and patissiers shape my biggest passions: cinema and pastry, and so I was really looking forward to Claire Damon's Des Gateaux et Du Pain. Sure there are lots of talented pastry chefs that are women, but sadly too few still run large, successful patisseries. Claire has impeccable credentials working with Pierre Herme, at Fauchon, Laduree, and then joining Bristol, Plaza Athenee, before charting her own path in the world of gateaux (with David Granger, who handles the "Du Pain" side of the equation). I never took up art in college, so it's hard for me to spell out how everyone can use the same basics (base, pastry cream), ganaches, mousses, flourishes, garnishes and decorations - and yet, have very different products. It's not that you've not seen generous use of flowers or nuts or berries in presentation at other patisseries, but one look at the Pamplemousse Rosa, Lipstick apricot, Baton De Rhubarbe, J'adore La Fraise - even if your eye is untrained like mine - you can pick up a very different vision, and design, at work here. I went with four different pastries here to see the range of her work: Le Gateau au Chocolat: soft cocoa biscuit, bitter chocolate ganache, chocolate mousse. Vert Absinthe: Shortbread pastry, lime cream and mint leaves, green tomato jelly and candied angelica. Le Calisson: almond biscuit, almond and apricot paste jelly, apricot compote, candied melon cubes. Baton De Rhubarbe: almond biscuit, vanilla cream, cream with rhubarb. They were all thoughtfully designed with the ingredients complementing each other well. I did not expect the Vert Absinthe to be my favorite, but the intense lime cream and the aroma of the mint leaves was intoxicating. Substantively different. Memorable. For some reason, the other sharply etched memory while observing the pastry was the translucence of the gelee... Des Gateaux et Du Pain: Imaginative. Original. Delicious. (4.5 stars. Rounding down because I really didn't like either the caramel fleur de sel sables or the speculous cookies)

we were in Chez Meunier in Lafayette. we as a family sat in the little cafe with my family and we…read morewere buying pastries from the kind man in the cashier. a rude madame suddenly approached us and was driving my family out. my wife explained that we bought something to take out and more to eat in the cafe. but she still insisted that we leave. even her co- workers were shocked at the way she behaved. We left in a huff after she called a security person. We tried explaining but decided against it as we were already mad for her rude, unprofessional, if not racist attitude toward us. she is a disgrace to your company and deserve some corrective or even punitive action. thank you for understanding. French Nous étions chez Meunier, à Lafayette.

I was in France to meet up with my son in Metz, but I stayed in Paris for a day to go to the famous…read morebakery, Poilane. I happened to be staying in a neighborhood with a Chez Meunier. From the street, it looks impressive. Well lit with big windows allowing passerby's to view a large selection of beautiful breads and pastries. I went first thing the following morning and brought two croissants and a sourdough loaf from a very friendly woman who was patient with my French. Both baked goods were delicious and I dare say that the croissants were a tad better (in terms of flavor) to Poilane's. I'm a fan of Chez Meunier. Check 'em out! Peace!

Lovely staff, fantastic bread, and tasty pastries. You can't help but pop into this brightly…read morecolored store on your way down the street. I highly recommend the fruit tarts and the baguettes... but everything is delicious!! We stayed down the street and visited this shop almost daily!!

I tried the clafoutis cerise and it was heavenly! The shop is very cute and the woman working there…read morewas friendly.

Friendly staff and fresh baked goods. I'm glad I stopped by to grab some croissants and other baked…read moregoods to try.

It's one of those places where I pass by on my walk to Notre Dame. I wake up from my nap, I stop by…read morehere and I order me a simple baguette sandwich. I eat about half of it there on the stand up tables (if they're available.) Ok,,, it's one of those no frills joint that I like so much. You walk in, you bark your order to the cashier. She sets you up with your sandwich and tells you how much it is. You reach in your pocket, you pay her, she give you change and you're out the door. On to the next one. The sandwiches they serve here is pretty good. Salmon, ham, cheese, greens, tomatoes, onions, etc. Those are all pretty much created equal,,, what really makes the difference here is the bread. They make their own bread here,,, yes,,, own bread,,, from scratch. Flour, water, yeast, etc... all that good stuff. All that and a lot of love to create the perfect light and crispy on the outside and mouthwateringly chewy and tasty baguette you've ever put in your basic mouth. Anyways, the simple things are what I love,,, and Le Fournil Du Maine is what I call my regular joint. Thank you so much for making amazing sandwiches,, I'll see you again next time I'm in town. (",)

Oh, boy, this one's a hit…read more We bookmarked this confectioner on a dated recommendation from Paris-based food writer David Lebovitz, who took it upon himself to mention in a 2009 book that their marshmallows are exceptional, and that they are the best place to get sweets in Le Marais. We did not bring a particularly big appetite with us, and in fact, we may have been in the shop for only about five minutes before we grabbed a few items and went on our way. In retrospect, I wish we had doubled our takeaway order. The marshmallows were indeed a delight. We got a box with nine - perhaps seven different flavors? - all wonderful, and we were careful to savor each one. There are light flavors that melt in your mouth (rosewater?), but also other flavors that bring a different texture (hazelnut, chocolate and coconut). I'm happy to say that my companion was a little more aggressive, and she also bought several macarons and candied jellies, and I'm grateful that she did. I have never been that into macarons, nor do I generally get a lot of joy from a run-of-the-mill candied jelly. But without a doubt, I haven't ever had a version of either one of these treats that exceeds the quality of what we got here. I imagine that the difference is both a consequence of the quality coming out of this bakery as well as the freshness. There are many more desserts to be had here. I hope to return.

I stopped here to pick up some desserts. Ended up buying four of them, chocolate, one raspberry,…read moreone a cake thing and one fruit. These are the typical size French tarts, so you can cut them into pieces and have bite of each. I shared them with six people, and everyone was very happy. Most people got a bite of one or two different choices and enjoyed them, I don't know if pricing was reasonable or not, I do know that the amount of enjoyment gotten for the price I paid was consistent.