We were in Lambertville for a Yelp Elite event, we arrived early to explore and came across Chez Alice! Oh my! What an experience as soon as you walk in! Seriously felt as if I was in Paris! There were even baguettes!! Lots of customers! On line to get to go items and others dinning in! They have Tea Time events! So glad we purchased the STRAWBERRY WISHES & CHOCOLATE KISSES cake! 7 inch cake CHOCOLATE SPONGE CAKE, STRAWBERRY MOUSSE, STRAWBERRY CRÉMEUX, STRAWBERRX COMPOTE, CHOCOLATE COOKIE STREUSEL Topped with the most delicious strawberry sauce! Whipped cream and strawberries with goal foil!! Definitely worth the $52! Every layer was so tasty! With different textures! The chocolate cake was so so moist! How did the cookies stay so crisp in the cookie streusel!! OMG! It was a masterpiece !!! Delicious bite after bite!!! My daughter asked can this be my wedding cake!!!! Highly highly recommend! A must destination if you are in Lambertville! The perfect St Valentine's Day sweet treat! The most beautiful cake box I've ever seen!! Metered street parking! Definitely plan on returning! read more

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Cute bakery in Lambertville. Went a couple months ago and I got the salad with salmon and it was amazing, next time I ordered the same thing and it was not good. The salad had too much of the dill sauce it felt like it was covered in mayo I barely ate any. But my main issue is the customer service. The people that work there are not very friendly just very quiet to the point where it comes across as rude read more

This place is very cute, on an adorable street, with a cute French interior, and they have an assortment of gourmet pastries and then an array of croissants and cookies. I got the chai latte and others ordered coffee. The chai was good, it tasted fairly authentic actually with spices. None of the pastries were heated. We only tried the croissant and cookie stuff, not the fancy pastries which looked amazing. It was chaotic to order and there was one person who seemed to be doing everything. I would go back. read more

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This is very popular! A lot of people are in town for the Halloween displays. It only seemed right to stop by here for a hot cup of coffee and a little macaroon. The coffee was delicious and the staff was very hard-working and kind. I look forward to coming back again. read more

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Great selection of breads, cakes, macaroons and teas. Staff is nice but when busy they look severely stressed out and become overwhelmed and not as pleasant. Cute atmosphere. Bathroom could use attention at times. Macaroons were excellent. read more

Chez Alice - Bakeries Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

Bakery @ Lambertville, NJ We dropped by on Tuesday evening when there was no crowd. The pear Danish and black coffee were so so. There were variety of cakes, macarons, bread, cookies, sweet breads, even salad and sandwiches to try. There are 3.5% processing fee when you pay with a credit card. The inside was decorated nicely with wall murals and windows panels. read more

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This gorgeous little pastry shop is right over the walking bridge in Lambertville. There is an indoor seating area that is quaint and gives off a bistro feel. The pastries look like works of art on display. They have individual small options as well as full size cakes. There was a cookie bar as well and a refrigerated case of sandwiches in case you were looking for something a little more savory, We sampled the cinnamon roll and it was delicious. This is the perfect spot to end a night out with a special treat. read more

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We just got one thing but it exceeded my expectations - the pistachio croissant. Crunchy bottom and nice custardy center. They actually gave you a decent amount of filling. The inside was whatever - I like interior that is more lowkey and simple. It was pink, sparkly cutesy Paris. Service was minimal as I only bought take away. They have a lot of different pastries that look really good, made me curious to try more. read more

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Lambertville is a small town in NJ which I happened to visit with a friend as an outing. It felt like a small American town sufficient in its self. It was a perfect weather and after lunch we decided to go for desserts. This is a perfect place to give us Europe feeling. Their displays are pretty catchy and you can end up shopping to get Paris feel. The deserts are of varied varieties and they r pretty delicious . They also had disposables for to go and silverware if we want to dine in. I like this approach which will take care of environment. Tiramisu and flan were amazing read more

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This place has wonderful pastries and really cute tea and coffee service, but the interior décor is a bit on the tacky side. I stopped in while exploring Lambertville, and the dining area felt like it was trying a little too hard to imitate Paris with the wallpaper and knickknacks. Definitely on the expensive end. read more

Chez Alice - Almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

I have them 3 stars based on my initial impression and reading some of the 1,2, and 3 star reviews. There is no question the presentation of their products is outstanding. They have a great assortment of cakes, cookies, macaroons and pastries. You can also purchase tea sets and other assorted tea accessories. The store definitely makes you want to buy. I think they are a little overpriced on their food for the area. I would expect those prices in downtown Manhattan where the rents are astronomical. Service was ok, the place looked very clean although I was bothered as one employee who was male was wearing a hair net. All the other employees who were female with long hair had no hair nets on whatsoever. After reading some of the reviews I can understand that how some of the empty or the manager may be inattentive or even rude. I took home a pear danish and a cookie. They were good although was not better than most of the great bakeries I've been to in Brooklyn or Manhattan. I would say that they are worth a try if you're hungry and looking for good pastries in Lambertville. I would be cautious about sitting down at a table based on the reviews I read. read more

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Do you want some delicious croissants , cakes, and desserts? This is the place My friends and I had the mango mouse, lemon tart, marriage cake and a chocolate croissants and it was all absolutely scrumptious We walked across the bridge from New Hope just to eat this after dinner .. inside it's a cute French chic design.. and the service is quick and we even got some free samples we were all happy read more

Chez Alice - Coconut macaroons - Bakeries Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

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I enjoyed this location way more than the OG in Princeton. It's roomier, brighter, and the staff is friendlier. Plus, you get to REALLY see everything before making a selection. Granted, it doesn't have that real Parisian patisserie vibe as the overcrowded Princeton location but it's ok. I can move in here! And find a seat! We laughed with the staff over recommendations, we enjoyed our pastries, and we made conversation over a HUGE hot chocolate with our neighbors at the next seat over. Just a delightfully sweet time! read more

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Had a fab experience here! Went with 2 friends and we got espresso drinks, croissants (sweet and savory) and a Brie sandwich on a baguette. Everything was top notch - highly recommend! read more

We have tried this spot a few times. Each time, I have wanted to love it, but it comes up short. I have noted in many reviews it is mentioned that service is rude. I haven't found this to be true...perhaps not warm and fuzzy but rather efficient. The space is very clean. The presentation of the desserts is beautiful. However, I have found the taste to be just average....not terrible but not spectacular either. We have tried a variety of cakes and tarts. I cannot say they taste bad but also cannot say they taste amazing. read more

I'm giving three stars for the pastries (outstanding), two for the breakfast sandwich (more on that to follow), one star for the coffee and no stars for the customer service. Now the details: The pastries are amazing. I had an almond croissant while I was there that was amazing. I purchased pistachio croissants to go and enjoyed them tremendously the next day. I'll be coming back to explore more of their pastry selection and you should too. The breakfast sandwich I ordered was good, but microwaved to the point where it was the temperature of the sun. I love a hot sandwich, but this was something else. Without exaggeration, it took at least 10 minutes before it was a reasonable temperature, and at that I had to disassemble it to get the meat and eggs to cool down. The drip coffee is good, but I felt my cappuccino was tasteless. For what they charged, it should not have tasted like fish water. Finally, the major flaw is the customer service. The employees are not pleasant. They do not make eye contact. They don't speak. And the cashier, in particular, seemed very annoyed by every customer request. While I liked several things about this business, they will not survive in this competitive coffee/baked goods environment of Lambertville/New Hope if they don't radically improve their customer service. Final tip: Definitely try them, but the customer service will leave you feeling disappointed. read more

Chez Alice - View from the dining area near the back of Chez Alice. - Bakeries Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

Founded in 1991 on Nassau Street, Princeton, this establishment began its journey as a French-inspired artisanal bakery known for its delicate and delicious pastries and elegant décor. Just over the Pennsylvania border from New Hope, where people go for the one-off restaurants rather than the chains, it can be difficult to stand out, but Chez Alice Patisserie does just that. Upon entering this store as first-timers, which was clean, bright, and inviting, it immediately transported us from the streets of Lambertville to a quiet corner of Paris. The display cases were bursting with an amazing assortment of high-quality baked goods of all sorts and tastes. The baker is a French-trained pastry chef who prepares croissants, macarons, and pastries with a focus on flavor instead of relying on a ton of sugar. The only difficulty was choosing which one to have. My partner and I decided on the Chocolate Raspberry Torte and Parisian Flan. Everything we purchased was perfectly packaged and bagged for a safe trip back home. The staff was friendly, especially the generosity of the one of the owners, Wayne. We can't wait for a return visit to dine, which we could recommend. read more

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10/25/24: While walking around Lambertville, we stumbled upon Chez Alice. The place looked so adorable with a wonderful European flair. Just had to go in! : D So many wonderful luscious treats to choose from. The restaurant serves lunch and a *French tea (*think by reservation only). Chez Alice carries adorable gifts such as beautifully scented mini candles, teacups, stationary and much more.... We ended leaving with two croissants- one Pistachio and the other Cranberry. My Pistachio was HEAVEN!. The cream inside was to die for. My friend LOVED the Cranberry croissant. Customer service was good. Looking forward for a return visit to update. read more

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Best French-press coffee & crossiants! Real bakery ambiance as you enter the shop. There is beautifully decorated canal-side seating in the remar! Order up front and your order will be brought to your table, My daughter and i had a fabuloso French Afternoon Tea (call ahead to reserve) . Note: there is only street parking, but it was a fun walk across the New Hope- Lambertville Bridge from our Wedgwood Inn B&B of New Hope, PA. read more

Thought this place was okay! We got a pineapple coconut cake dessert and a key lime pie. The key lime pie was delicious! The pineapple coconut cake wasn't so good. I felt like it was a little disorganized in there like I couldn't tell where the line was when we went in but we were in and out quick. We also had a similar experience where the person who took our order was a bit standoffish. Dont think I'd run to come back here. read more

The ambiance was the only thing decent about this poor excuse for a cafe. You need to fire each of your front end staff. Their customer service was horrible. You stand there and wait for instructions on how/where to order, and they don't even look up to greet you or tell you to wait. They had a major attitude when we ordered. I wanted to grab something quick, so I ordered the quiche, and it was missing half of the ingredients on the menu. No crust or Gruyère cheese. It was pathetically dry. I asked if there were utensils and a napkin, and your employee pointed to the metal spoons and didn't provide anything else. read more

Unfortunately, this wasn't a great experience. The pastries were average, but what stood out most was the lack of customer service. There was no greeting, no welcome, and no thank you. The staff seemed uninterested and unmotivated, which made the visit feel unwelcoming. read more

Nothing makes me happier than French pastries. I didn't try their high tea or French tea so I can only speak to their pastry items and their pineapple lychee cake. I was pleasantly surprised that the pineapple lychee cake had a good portion of lychee layered in and it paired well with a hint of pineapple so it didn't overwhelm the lychee. The cake itself was light in the sugar level like most French cakes. The "Opera" pastry was a nice compliment to my iced Mocha latte though I would prefer a different pastry moving forward. They were light on the coffee flavor both in the pastry and the mocha latte and the cream on the Opera was a bit hardened rather than fluffy. Salmon croissant was more flaky croissant than the salmon. The best was their lunch "Jambon art Fromage". Fresh, hot and delicious. The store is very cute with a cozy amount of seatings. The entrance has some really nice gift options. One unisex bathroom all the way in the rear area. Due to the large volume of people waiting to order mixed in with needing time to decide what to get from the large selections, the staff tried to be as patient as possible. A nice Mother's Day or date spot. Overall 3.8 stars read more

Chez Alice - Pineapple lychee cake sliced to show the middle layer of lychee - Bakeries Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

Made a quick stop if Chez Alice as I was waking around down town New Hope. I decided to go with a Pecan French Toast Croissant, which now is my favorite croissant from there! I also ordered an Iced Chai Latte - which was very good and not too "spicy" but I decided to add a bit more cinnamon for taste. read more

My wife was ecstatic to find French-inspired artisanal bakery that met her expectations. Everything was great and if you are a coffee or tea drinker, your expectations will be met. read more

Everything was delicious!! Will definitely return. My favorite was the flourless chocolate cake!! read more

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If you happen to be in New Hope Pennsylvania. This is the place I recommend for a nice piece of cake and a cup of coffee. Sit down and relax. Self-service cafe read more

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Enjoyed their coffee and pastries. Beautiful place, A/C, clean , Huge variety of pastries, breads, chocolates. Amazing service too. read more

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Great little spot. Tried the truffon and raspberry napoleon - both were so good, well-balanced, and delicious. Good coffee, clean vibe, and definitely worth a stop. read more

I'll start by saying I've probably been to over a dozen different tea experiences. On this sunny fall morning, I took my wife for the L'Opera tea to celebrate her birthday with our daughter. Note that tea requires scheduling several days ahead and prepayment. This was probably my favorite tea experience I've ever had and I highly recommend it for those looking to celebrate a special occasion with an indulgent experience. Compliments to the chef! We sat by the window overlooking the canal and Lambertville station at a cozy table in the cafe. The tea options were in glass test tubes so you can see and smell them ; we chose the earl grey and mademoiselle rose green, both were great. The first course was savory Asiago and sweet blueberry scones with butter, lemon curd, and framboise jam. Surprisingly the lemon curd and Asiago was a great combo. Our waitress gave great recommendations on the tea and managed to deliver the massive tea sandwich tower with poise. The mushroom banh mi mini croissant was the stand out for me as this is probably the only tea service in the world where you can enjoy this special mini sandwich. The other savory sandwiches were also very tasty. The pastries were works of art - macarons, chocolate bon bons, mini napoleon. My favorite was the mini Madeline . There were so many sandwiches, pastries and cookies that we were unable to consume all of them, so we ended up taking some home. As it was my wife's birthday, they made her feel special with chocolate covered strawberries and a candle. When we got home, a few of the pastries accidentally fell on our floor. While this would normally result in throwing out any other food in our house... after less than 30 seconds of soul searching, we both decided that they were too good and must be eaten. I highly recommend. read more

Chez Alice - L'Opera tea service - assorted tea sandwiches and pastries. - Bakeries Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

Chaotic ordering system. Not sure if it wants to be a bakery and coffee shop or fancy lunch spot. Baked goods are excellent,

AMAZING! Wow so so great! We stopped in around 7 pm on a Sunday evening after having dinner in the area and were blown away by how great the desserts were, how helpful and kind the staff was and how adorable the inside was! We got the chocolate peanut butter mouse cake, strawberry tres leches cake, key lime tart, Boston cream cheesecake and ricotta cheesecake ... WOW! Everything was phenomenal and tasted even better than they looked (and they looked stunning). Coffee was great too. We will definitely be back to try more and to try some of the pastries and savory items! A special thanks to the staff for making my Dads birthday so special! :) read more

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Such a pretty cafe for a treat. They offer many pastries, teas and coffees and lunch items. The cafe au lait was just ok, but the latte and hot chocolate were very good. We tried the tiramisu, chocolate croissant and blueberry scone. All were good. The drinks were served in different glasses/mugs, which was a nice touch. All tables were full late Saturday morning. The staff wasn't unfriendly, but smiles would have been appreciated. read more

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What a place! The baker is a French trained pastry chef who prepares croissants, macarons, and pastries with a focus on flavor instead of relying on a ton of sugar. I had the mango dessert (see photo) and it was light and refreshing - and not overwhelming. The iced coffee that accompanied my dessert was phenomenal. Definitely the best coffee I have had in months. The bakery itself is quaint, inviting, and simply peaceful. The staff is also kind, well-informed, and simply amazing. I cannot recommend this bakery enough!Fr read more

Chez Alice - From one of their showcases. - Bakeries Near Me - Lambertville, New Jersey

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What a great option Chez Alice is in this area! The inside is wonderfully setup like a Parisian patisserie. The pastry case and bread shelves are visually appealing and the seating area was set up with good taste and a view of the canal path. The staff was a toss up. The one guy who looked like a manager had me confused. He didn't smile, acknowledged me, then took a phone call and walked away to the register. He appeared miserable and distant. Same guy as in a fellow yelpers picture with the vertical striped shirt. There were a lot of options to choose from and everything in the cases were neatly organized and had signs with descriptions and prices on the shelf. We had a young girl help us who was very nice and made up for the curmudgeon I had to deal with before. I like the uniforms! After we ordered she brought everything out to us. It's a French bakery so naturally the prices are high. The fee to use your credit card is a bit ridiculous. I think it was 3.5 or 4.25%, c'mon guys. The espresso I ordered was very good, the Rocher Financer needed a bit more flavor for me. It was a bit bland and inconsistent in it's flavor with most bites. My mom loved the mousse as did her friend. Before we left a man came to clear the table. He told us that they have a commissary kitchen that makes a portion of the desserts (shells) and then they are filled (creams/fillings) in house to ensure freshness. I'm pretty sure that's common with these types of setups. Makes sense also since they have more than one location. I think Chez Alice is a great addition to the area, but the guy who I encountered needs to smile and appreciate his customers. read more

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Chez Alice is a great bakery as well as a lunch spot. Maybe more, I'll have to keep exploring it. :) They make a Japanese Milk Bread that is fantastic. This past weekend, we enjoyed a sit down lunch in their very nicely appointed and bright back room. I tried their Croque Monsieur which was excellent! I know I'll be back often. :) read more

Stopped by after getting a late lunch with family across the bridge. Ordered a few macaroons to bring home and a shot of espresso to go for the drive. The espresso was so bitter it was undrinkable, and when I got home to dump it out, the bottom was filled with grounds. Not sure if this is a one off, but recommend taking a sip before you're back in the car. Macaroons are a treat as always. read more

Service is meh. Everyone seems a bit like they don't want you to be there. They also have a 3.5% charge for credit cards, which is super tacky. The desserts were good, very pretty and super cute for a girls date. I wish the ambiance was a bit nicer, it's almost like a cheaper knock off version of a popular French macaron place. read more

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Ambience 3.5. Lovely setting by the canal and Lambertville Inn. Food 2-3 depending on day and item Service 1-2. I've had better service before; today was the coldest treatment I had gotten from the owner, because I made a comment about a pastry that was not up to their usual standard... and I'm a regular. He must have been having a bad day? Baked items are good if you're lucky to get them right out of the oven; otherwise they're a bit tough or in todays case, a bit mushy. Still, except for the awkward feelings we got from the owner, we enjoy how pretty it is, situated by the canal with its lovely views. But I did not feel welcome, after some words from him. Horribly Awkward. Again, I realize owning a business is not easy and there are stresses, but i felt like he took it out on a customer, rather than asking what was wrong with the product. I want to give this place a better rating bc I've been a loyal customer for years, and am sad that it's gone down to a 2 for me. I wish them well, and I haven't given up on them... yet, but I am finding myself hesitant to return. It's really chancy. read more

Chez Alice in Princeton has been our go-to for birthday desserts for years--but the service is really going downhill... Not planning to return after this. My last experience there, they messed up the birthday message on the cake ("Happy Birthday!" without the name I requested and spelled for them over the phone). I waited nearly an hour for them to try several times to fix it, and finally left with a "fixed" but messy looking cake message. I could go into way too much detail on this, but the bottom line is the worst part was the employee's dead fish expression and clearly "I don't care" attitude, making it feel like I was imposing a special request just asking for a mistake to be corrected for a friend's special day. I realize she is not the one who took the order or mis-wrote the message -- but it would be so easy to say something like hey, no problem, we can easily get that fixed for you, and quickly get a new birthday message written. It can't be that hard. PRO TIP: Skip this overpriced place and go to the bakery inside the McCaffrey's in Princeton Shopping Center. Their fruit tart and strawberry shortcake (ask for whipped cream, not frosting) are fantastic and so are the friendly, helpful people who work there. read more