We had a good late breakfast here. I ordered a chai tea and they put a fancy design on top! Of course that made it taste better. :) I really enjoyed my create your omelette with cheddar, spinach, tomato and sausage. It was large. The special of the day was broccoli- cheddar quiche which was disappointing. Service was just okay. I felt like I had to flag down the server every time we needed something (to actually order, a go box, etc). She was friendly though. I recommend getting there before 11 because it got busy after that. read more

La Bonne Bouchee - Fancy Chai Tea Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

My friend and I met up on a Saturday morning a few weeks ago for coffee and a few sweet treats. When we arrived, it was busy, but the women working behind the counter were absolutely hustling. Even with the crowd, they kept the line moving and everything seemed very organized. I ordered a fruit croissant, a chocolate Napoleon, and a coffee. After I paid, my pastries were packed up right away, and within just a few minutes, my coffee was ready at the coffee counter. The whole process was quick and efficient. My friend spent a little extra time browsing all the pastry cases before finally making her selections and ordering a coffee as well. While we waited, we admired the beautiful cakes on display and talked about all the incredible-looking pastries. Honestly, I wish I could have ordered one of everything because that's what I really wanted to do! Pastries are one of my biggest weaknesses, and choosing just one or two items is never easy at a bakery like this. Everything looked delicious. In the end, I was very happy with my choices and enjoyed every bite. I even took the chocolate Napoleon home to share with my husband, and he happily helped me finish it. Overall, it was a great spot for coffee, pastries, and catching up with a friend, and I'd definitely stop by again the next time I'm in the area read more

Before heading back to work, I had a little craving for something sweet and decided to stop in for a quick treat. It's kind of embarrassing that this place is literally just minutes from my house, yet I've only been here a couple of times. I knew I wanted something small, but a little more substantial than a macaron, so I went with the chocolate chip biscotti. It was a tough choice between that and the pistachio, but honestly, you can't go wrong with either. From the first few bites, it hit the spot. The chocolate added just the right amount of sweetness, and the biscotti had a satisfying semi-crunchy texture without being too hard. Surprisingly, one piece was all it took to satisfy my sweet tooth. I'll definitely be back to try some of their mini cakes and other sweet treats! read more

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Wanted French onion soup today for lunch. Fortunately, I was within driving distance from the office to La Bonne B. Haven't been in a while but it was comforting to know that nothing has changed. Opted to for half beef sandwich and half French onion soup. If you're on a diet, avert your eyes from the pastry section. Just walk past it like youre being led by a service dog, because if you don't. We'll, you know what happens next. read more

La Bonne Bouchee - Beef sandwich and French onion soup - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

They say it's "better late than never", a week late but still want to share about Valentine's Day here. First, the fact that my latte kicked the meal off with a Happy Valentine's - so cute. We had a little bit of everything: frittata, loaded waffles, pancakes, chocolate croissant, and potatoes. Everything came out together, warm, and tasty. The waffles were soft and a great balance of flavor and sweet. The whipped cream, I could have eaten a tub of. We arrived at 10:00, without reservations (they only take reservations for parties of five or more), and were promptly seated. When we left there was a bit of a crowd waiting to be seated. Before leaving I popped over to the bakery (where I have been a few times) and grabbed some goodies to take home for later. Love the bakery and all the options available. Great place to have a nice brunch with friends, a date, or just grab some sweets. The staff were great, friendly, and helpful with everything. Stop in and show them some love. read more

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La Bonne Bouchee in Creve Coeur is a lovely place to visit. Whether you're stopping in to pick up a custom cake, grab some macaroons, or dine in, time spent here is always time well spent. The staff treat everyone with kindness, patience, and expertise. I've been coming here my whole life and never get tired of their offerings. My only wish is that breakfast were served past 10:45 a.m. on weekdays. Favorites include La Bonne Bouchee French Onion Soup, Frittatas, the Traditional Breakfast, and Le Vol au Vent. I will be back soon! read more

Got a too good to go mystery box here. Went to pick it up at 8pm. They gave it to me right away. It had 6 large pastries in it. Really good amount of food for the money. read more

La Bonne Bouchee - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Soup of the day was Chicken Tortilla! That was fabulous. It was brunch so I also had scrambled eggs. LOL. No rules. Letty was our server. The service was excellent and we both enjoyed lunch. My husband loves the tuna salad there (no onions to overwhelm the flavors). Every thing was excellent. read more

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I had heard so many good things about this place and was very excited to try. Sadly, the pastries were nothing special. They did not feel fresh nor housemade. There's better places in Stl. read more

They share a parking lot with several other businesses, and it was easy to find parking. As you enter, you see all of the amazing displays filled with fruit tarts, muffins, danishes, croissants, soufflés and so many different flavors and colors of macarons. Some people don't realize that this is also a full service restaurant where you can sit down and have lunch as well. Service was courteous and helpful. Get there early for the best selection as they do sell out of items. read more

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I've passed this bakery at least 200 times but never stopped in. I must say, I'm so glad I did!! They sell every type of baked good you can imagine from cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, danishes, macaroons, etc. I ordered a chocolate chip scone, mini cinnamon scone and a box a macaroons. They have a deal where you can get a surprise box of imperfect macaroons for $6 which was a great deal and they tasted awesome. The service was fast and the cafe is much bigger on the inside than it looks from the inside. The interior is adorable too and makes you feel like you stepped into a Paris cafe. Definitely would be a great meeting spot! read more

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Long overdue for an update, particularly after the great but troubled Olivier passed along his legacy to new owners. Usually, when a new owner takes over, it either slips or turns into a disaster. Not La Bonne Bouchee! It got better! (Sorry, Olivier!). IT GOT BETTER! First, I moved away from St. Louis a few years ago, but when I returned last week for meetings, I scheduled my entire meeting around a visit to this amazing restaurant. I've lived in Chicago and other cities, and no city I've visited has anything close to this wonderful French patisserie and bakery! This visit, I ordered a classic Quiche Lorraine, OJ, coffee, and a strawberry and cheese croissant. None disappointed. Anyone can make a quiche. But LBB makes this classic French breakfast to absolute perfection. Their difference isn't just the recipe, but it's clear that they use quality ingredients. It comes through in the flaky but "meaty" butter crust. Real butter! The quiche filling was delicate, light, and fluffy. Just perfect. Not too salty. Very creamy, which contrasted with the butter crust. Absolutely delicious. The croissant was buttery, flaky and warmed just right. The filling was a great combination of sweet strawberry and creamy cream cheese. The coffee isn't an afterthought. It was matched perfectly with their menu. Not too strong, not too light. Before jetting out the door for my trip back to Cleveland, I grabbed a couple more pastries and a chocolate truffle. The chocolate truffle was rich, chocolatey, and creamy. Again...everything here starts with quality ingredients and loving care in baking. The staff have been there a long time, and they really are the best anywhere. You need to make time to come here, and come here often! read more

La Bonne Bouchee has been holding it down since 1981, which means people don't just like her, they are now emotionally attached. This place is part cafe, part smoothie stand, and part bakery. I came for a smoothie (hydration, health, balance) and immediately derailed into sweet and savory snacks. The ricotta and spinach danish thingy ma bob was fantastic, flaky and creamy. Then I grabbed all the cookies, took one bite of each like a civilized raccoon, and felt zero regret. It's about balance. It's a little chaotic in there but it's clearly doing something right because it has outlived trends, diets, and common sense. read more

La Bonne Bouchee - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Always a good visit here. We often stop by for special occasions or sweet French bakery craving. Their macarons are delicious and there's so many flavors! We've dine in a few times and their foods are rich and satisfying as well; one of the best baguettes (crunchy outside & soft inside) in town! Wish I could just buy a bag of them home! read more

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Lunch today, chicken salad, sandwich with chips and fruit, potato and ham soup, house salad with Dijon vinaigrette, fabulous! Such delicious food. Sat inside near the patio. Then there is the Patisserie, oh my! Brought home a blueberry turnover and a mini pecan cinnamon roll for breakfast tomorrow, could have bought 100 more things unbelievable selection of bakery items. Definitely save room for take-home desserts. read more

La Bonne Bouchee - Chicken Salad sandwich with fruit and chips - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We have been here many times, but yesterday we stopped in for Sunday breakfast. My husband had an omelet, and I had the daily quiche. Both were fantastic. Our server was attentive and on point. I had not seen the remodel (a few years ago) which is lovely, new floors, new chairs all really spruced up the place. What I was really surprised at is the new crepe station! I cannot wait to go back to try the crepe station. And if you have never been there...you MUST try the croissoints - they are my favorite in St Louis. read more

Absolutely loved the fruitcake from La Bonne Bouchee! It was unlike any fruitcake I've ever had. This was not the traditional heavy holiday fruitcake people joke about around Christmas. You could actually taste the fresh fruit, and it felt light, fresh, and beautifully made. Everything tasted high quality and balanced perfectly. Definitely changed my opinion about fruitcake completely. Such a delicious treat and a wonderful experience overall! read more

I order the croque sandwich and it was basically burnt toast with a slice of ham and a half of a slice of cheese with béchamel sauce(on the side) it was a take out order. I had this sandwich in Paris and Amsterdam and it was nothing like what I ordered in Paris and Amsterdam. It cost $17.00 for burnt toast with a slice of ham, no side included. I also order a cinnamon roll crepe and it was so dry and it didn't resembling a crepe. So disappointed! read more

Pastries are phenomenal!!! 10/10 recommend for desserts and pastries. Rates 4 instead of 5 due to the actual restaurant dining experience. Average food a lot of it sounds better than it is (with an abundance of cheese). It is a fun atmosphere, just wish the food was more escalated for a better experience. Service was quick and friendly. read more

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Let me start this by saying that I wasn't here last weekend or anything. It's been a while. I wrote this review when I came home to save for when I was holed up in my home recuperating from having my 2nd knee replaced. I haven't been here in a VERY long time. I am thrilled to see that the only change is that it's gotten better. I brought a couple people who are always looking for a new breakfast place. They were really excited about the decor and the smell as soon as we walked in. We got our drinks, and then checked out the menu. The couple I brought with me were from Kentucky and Ohio and they know their biscuits and gravy. When we go out we usually ask for a sample of the place's gravy. This was no exception. Our waiter was happy to bring us one. It was TOTALLY met with approval so they got an order of that with some bacon, an omelet and a frittata - that I believe had 2 cups of cheese on it. Ha! Ha! We ate very good. And while all of that was good I honestly could have sat and ate the crunchy bread they brought out from the get-go. When we were ready to go I noticed the table next to us got an order of fruit. I have sometimes been disappointed by the fruit that I have received at some places but there was so much bright and beautiful fruit in the bowl next to our table that I KNOW I will get that as a side next time. The only disappointing thing that happened was that once we got our food it seemed like we had been forgotten. I even turned around a couple times and saw our young waiter laughing it up with some of the other wait staff. But all in all the meal was wonderful! We OF COURSE stopped at the bakery side for some treats. I bought a key lime tart, a rhubarb tart, a poppyseed/lemon muffin and a blueberry scone. I also bought this nut and fruit roll up. It was small but man the flavor in that - it was amazing!!! We will ALL definitely be back! read more

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I'm giving five stars for the bakery and 3.5 for the cafe. Bakery is spectacular. They have a huge assortment of cakes. Best of all, they have great options for those not wanting a lighter rather than a heavy, sweet, decadent cake. But, they have those, too. Huge assortment of macarons and they are spectacular. They are sweet and they have a slight crispness before the chewy center. Just excellent. Cafe is also good. Service and ambience are top notch and the menu has a lot of great items. But, quality of the food doesn't seem to match everything else. For instance, the French onion soup is more of the texture and consistency of a brown gravy rather than a rich beef broth. Not much in the way of onion, and the center was slightly cool. I believe Parmesan used to top the cup rather than a Gruyère, or something similar. It was fine, but I expected more. Le vol au Vent much the same. Terrific green. Eans and puff pastry, but the supreme sauce and mushroom just wasn't inspired. It was fine. With my criticism of the food, it should be noted that prices are very reasonable. I'd be happy to eat here again, but knowing I'm going to do the real damage in the bakery. read more

La Bonne Bouchee - French onion soup. - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Service was good, had an abundant array of options to choose from. And it was very tidy and clean . All the pastries where delicate and flaky, even though they lacked flavor read more

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Stopped by here on the way home from the airport on NYE and it was a hustling and bustling place! There is a bakery, coffee/smoothie station and cafe all in this location. It was electrifying to see cases upon cases of beautifully decorated cakes and decadent desserts. The German Chocolate Cake and Creme Brûlée were as delicious as they were beautiful. We also ordered the PBJ smoothie from the coffee shop area! It was amazing and truly tasted like drinking a PBJ. The service was prompt and efficient considering it was very busy. The bakery's use of a number system makes ordering from the counter a breeze. read more

La Bonne Bouchee - Holiday Cakes - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Family celebration including 2 kids 8&4 years old. Service terribly inconsistent, dirty dishes never cleared from table by the end of our meal they were stacked, by us, just to get them out of our way. Never refilled beverages or asked if we wanted another round of drinks. Served kids way before adults so we didn't eat together, we didn't ask for this and the kids were not needing to eat early, French onion soup was like a thick gravy and room temperature, roast beef sandwich was over cooked, dry and horseradish sauce was Mayo. Crepe ordered came before lunch and was intended as a dessert, everything was bland . Waited forever for a check long after we finished eating and spent that time staring at our mountain of dirty dishes and laughing that all the wall art was terribly crooked . So disappointing read more

Friday lunch at this place with two of my friends was a great way to catch up and enjoy French Food options. It's busy with customers and the noise is minimal to low moderate where I am able to hear one another. Regarding my order, I went for my usual lunch combo of half slice quiche du jour with cup of French onion soup. Those rolls at the table complement my soup and I like to use the soup for dipping the bread instead of the butter during this visit. Portion sizes are decent and I love having left overs to enjoy the next day. Service is spot on each time I visit this place. Next time I may have to skip the meal & go straight for the dessert section from their fruit tarts to sweet & savory croissants. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

La Bonne Bouchee - French Onion Soup - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I ordered a cake for my uncle's 90th birthday party, I showed them a picture of what I wanted and the color. I mean they nailed it!! The cake was absolutely beautiful. And so delicious!! Thank you so much to the cake decorator for such a beautiful job. And thank you, La Bonne Bouchee for such a delicious cake. read more

La Bonne Bouchee - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Went in for a few pastries/dessert items. Staff was friendly and offered suggestions. We ordered the following individual slices: banana chocolate cake, strawberry mousseliine cake and an eclair. The banana chocolate cake wasn't what we were expecting. It had more of a coffee flavor than bananas or chocolate. I'm not a fan of coffee so this item was a disappointment to us, but the other two items were delicious especially the strawberry mousseline cake. I could eat that cake everyday! The eclair had just the right amount of custard inside. I wish I had taken photos of the desserts, but we were so excited to try them that we forgot. There was a huge selection of desserts to pick from there so next time we'll try something else. If you like macaroons, they had one of the largest amount of flavors I've ever seen. We used to go there a lot about ten years ago when we lived closer and would always get the carrot cake. It's always been good too. The place has been redone and gotten a lot bigger since we were last there. You could easily host a small get together there and the ambiance is so cute. read more

Fantastic bakery outside of St. Louis. There is an order off the menu cafe and a take out bakery. You can also watch crepes being made. The almond croissant was sensational. Great tasting coffee. Casual and friendly decor. read more

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This is my favorite pastry/dessert shop in the St. Louis area. They have a wide variety of desserts, they literally have every type of dessert (macaroons, cake, turnovers, pies, muffins, etc) for every taste bud. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and they are very efficient. They can get very crowded so you have to take a number, but I was served very fast. I highly recommend this establishment for dessert. read more

La Bonne Bouchee - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I was so excited to visited LaBonne Bouche but was left disappointed with the quality of macarons. I visited solely for the macarons; the service was excellent, the staff even offered a nice conversation asking how my day was and the cafe environment itself was premiere. I ordered three macaroons along with 2 danishes to go. The danishes were delightful, the lemon was my favorite and I will definitely return for that again. The macarons were hard & crumbled in my hand, all three of the different flavors were like this. I am a huge macaron fan and regularly try new places solely for their macarons. I was very surprised that a bakery so well regarded, and with a Parisian theme, produced such low quality macarons. I would not rule out trying these again but my expectation for next time is low, I am hoping my experience was just a fluke. read more

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My girlfriend and I have gone here for years and always loved it... However, once the new owners came in something shifted. It no longer feels very French and most importantly the owners/managers are just simply not very friendly. Whenever we arrive, it's almost as if they are annoyed that we are there. We recently went one last time, and we have decided to simply not go there for a while. No one wants to feel like they are annoying the owners by giving them read more

Lovely patio, good service & good food. There were 6 of us & the waiter was very friendly & professional. No problem getting a check for each person. Have been there a few times & will go back. read more

Wonderful place for lunch with your friends. Great patio! Choose dessert first, then enjoy your lunch (the French Onion soup is fabulous as is the quiche, but in the many many years I've been going there I've never had a bad meal read more

Met my friend for lunch on 5/8 at 11:00 AM. At 12:05 before even paying our bills, we were asked to leave or move to the bakery because they had people waiting. I have never in 73 years had this happen to me at a restaurant. Service and food were good, but the manager asked us to leave.....UNBELIEVABLE! Will not be back and so far have been spreading the news. read more

Great pastries and cakes. French onion soup is amazing. Owner and employees are wonderful. read more

La Bonne Bouchee continues to be a treat every time i visit Missouri, the baked goods are always exquisite and the cafe is always peaceful and has an enjoyable atmosphere and delicious food. My waiter was friendly and efficient. All the staff i interacted with were very kind and helpful. There is always new things to try every time i visit and i've never had something that wasn't delicious. I would recommend getting the chicken sandwich on a more sturdy bread though for the structural integrity of the sandwich, unless you're ready to use a knife and fork. You must come to La Bonne Bouchee read more

La Bonne Bouchee - La Bonne Bouchee's Classic Chicken Salad on Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Everything in the bakery is delicious!...Love their four flavors cake ...but all so good! read more

La Bonne Bouchee - Four flavor cake...frosting is true buttercream like my family used to make..I could eat an entire bowl! - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Restaurant review: Met a friend here for a weekday lunch date. Beware the popularity of this place with the olds. We were much younger than the majority of the clientele (75+ yo women). The place was jam packed at 11:45, but because we said we would eat outside were seated right away. The patio is fabulous. Our waitress came quickly with waters but she didn't know the specials... she disappeared to go ask and didn't return for 20min. Luckily a hostess brought 2 crusty delicious rolls. Except we had no bread plates or silverware. By the time she returned (no mention of requested specials) we knew our order. I went with the veggie sandwich + fruit, my friend with the pick 2 - 1/2 chicken salad on croissant & French onion soup. She enjoyed her soup and said the croissant was good but chicken salad was just ok. My veggie sandwich was very OK (heavy on the spinach, light on the cheese, the bread seemed like store-bought wheat, and the tapenade was way salty) and no fruit ever came. Service was so slow I didn't even bother asking for it. I may update a review for the bakery later ... hard to walk out of there after lusting over the giant pastry case! read more

I was actually a little disappointed in our lunch here. I love French onion soup and was so excited to order it. However it just tasted like red wine and was thick like gravy. The red redemption was the best goods that I brought home for my family. They were all exceptional. I will return for the bakery but not the restaurant. read more

Beautiful interior, Food was very good, and the custom chocolate cake was beautiful and delicious. Total brunch bill for (3) exceeded $150 which is fine, but the service quality was imbalanced, ---checking in way too much, overly casual and impersonal--which detracted from the value of the experience. . We felt rushed (reservations made 12 days ahead). It's the perfect retail bakery, the cafe food is great, but this is not a special occasion atmosphere--very hurried with stressed servers. I will try take out next time. read more