Just down the street from our Airbnb, this Rouen dessert shop was a delightful find. The facade is elegant and inviting, and you have the option to dine outside if you prefer. Inside, you're greeted by a display of handmade pastries and cakes. The space is intimate, with tables fairly close together, and the staff spoke English, which made navigating the menu easy. Our order came out quickly and we wasted no time digging in. My wife and I each ordered a drink and cake combination. If you get the hot chocolate, go with the Grand-Mère. It's noticeably sweeter and richer than the Dame Cakes blend, which even with a couple of sugar cubes added still fell a bit flat. My dessert was excellent. My wife's cake was decent, though her tea was disappointing and largely went undrunk. It's a fun and charming experience, but the menu is a bit hit or miss. Worth doing a little research ahead of time, and don't hesitate to ask the staff for recommendations based on how sweet or rich you like your desserts. read more

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I stopped here because I was completely frozen and thought tea would be a good idea. This shop is a lovely bakery in front and a small tearoom in back. It's cozy, with very pretty floral decor. If you come after 12, they serve a small lunch menu. I was there early so I had a pot of tea and cake - a raspberry something or other. The cake was really good - dense but not dry and not too sweet. Perfect with tea. Service was fine, and the prices are fair. read more

Dame Cakes - Desserts Near Me - Rouen, 76

Lovely tea house. Didn't try more than the tea. It was delicious. Calm spot to stop and refresh or visit with a friend.

A lovely restaurant, pastry and tea shop directly next to Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. Ask for the upstairs seating and you will have a great view from the windows. The servers are very friendly and helpful and present an English menu if you do not speak French. Our lunch was outstanding and typical French at it's best. We each had a puff pastry with apples and Neufchatel cheese with smoked ham and salad. My desert of an Almond Crumble with hot melted chocolate and pears was worthy of Michelin star rating! The Chocolat Chaud "Mamie", hot chocolate with orange was outstanding as well. A side note, after you finish you take your list of what you ordered which is left on the table by your server to the counter to pay. Dame Cakes is a true French gem in Rouen. read more

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You're sitting on the back terrace, listening to the chiming of distant church bells, hearing the wind swish through the creeping vines, sipping on a cup of hot tea. You've made it through the delicious cake you picked for yourself and aren't ordering another, because you don't want to fall asleep with contentment. You manage to pay for your bill and leave without picking up all the delicious inducements that would have been perfectly reasonable to pick up for yourself if you weren't on a budget. You would be here at Dame Cakes. Don't miss it if you are visiting Rouen. read more

Centrally located, Dame Cakes is a fancy tea room and restaurant on two floors, for the dilettante upper-class ladies having tea and cakes with their friends, and the tired tourist couples with grumpy kids (and these two groups of people don't mesh well, BTW). Accordingly, prices are a little high but you get what you pay for: all pastries are fresh and excellent, teas are Mariage Freres (one of the best houses). The decor is also refined, and they have a nice little courtyard with tables, for the 3 days per year that it does not rain in Rouen. They also offer a lunch service, with savoury tarts and salads, which are pretty decent. So this should have been worth 4 stars easily, but service is very slow and sometimes cold. And none of the staff could make a full sentence in English. So you'd better be able to speak some French in there. So, a good option if you are not in a hurry and can speak rudimentary French. read more

Cute place to have tea and delicious pastries. They also had an amazing hot chocolate with a mountain of whipped cream. It's a small place but very cozy. The chairs could be a be more comfy but other than that everything was great! read more

Dame Cakes - Desserts Near Me - Rouen, 76

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Love this place! It gets busy in the afternoon, so be prepared to wait or come earlier. They have freshly made cakes everyday, and many types of tea, so you choose one of each and it's a lovely way to spend an afternoon. It's very close to the Notre Dame Cathedral, so make sure to stop in here for a cozy snack if you're nearby! read more

Near cathedral. Lovely exterior and old fashioned interior. Cozy, pleasant atmosphere. Two levels, upstairs a little more roomy. Many tea options and desserts. Some light meals like soups. Two cups of soup and onen tea about 17 euros. read more

Absolutely fabulous, cosy place for tea time.