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    Maison Alyzée

    4.0 (367 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Priscilla S.

    Such a beautiful Bakery in a row of many. Exceptional coffees and pastries. The chocolate croissant was so buttery and flaky. Beautiful soft and my only regret was that I didnt buy another. What a wonderful location on Burlingame Ave after we did some walking at the Farmers Market up the street. What a beautiful way to spend a Sunday. The best part is that it closes late, which for a Sunday was unbelievable. I truly cant wait to return.

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    tere p.

    Go to dessert place :-), never miss after a kebab / yakitori lunch or dinner - a bit pricey though but it's something worth your money

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    Tom C.

    What a scam!!! Typically there's a discount when you buy more, but not here not at this French bakery. If you do the Math, they charge you a premium the more macaroons you buy

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    EM H.

    First time at Maison Alyzée was on the evening of Thursday, October 26, 2023. Ray, Pete and I walked in shortly before 9 PM for some caffeine after our dinner event at Rise Pizzeria, just down the street. Maison Alyzée is a French fine pastry bakery café located on downtown Burlingame's main strip. Dedicated to providing customers with a Parisian escape through handcrafted elegant pastries and artisanal breads, the bake shoppe doubles as pâtisserie and boulangerie, priding itself on meticulous attention to detail. Upon entry, we were welcomed by a brightly lit and very clean venue. Ray and I were immediately drawn to the beautiful marble-topped white counter that encased a gorgeous variety of exquisite treats. The commitment to the elegance of French culture and modern creativity were evident in every luxurious pastry and cake on display. Maison Alyzée is an order-at-the-counter establishment, so we made our purchase with a friendly staff member at the register. Unfortunately, we were told that espresso drinks were no longer available that night since the staff had already begun cleaning the machines. Ok....I never understand businesses that start shutting down things before closing time. This just shows customers that team convenience of closing shop quickly takes precedence over customer experience, essentially omitting availability of items from the menu while they are still open. For this reason, I am docking a star. Luckily, they still had some cold brew available, so I ordered a Lavender Cold Brew with oat milk. Heads-up: Plant-based milks like almond and oat milk incur a $0.75 surcharge. I wish that the lavender was more like a simple syrup, so that the flavour was sweeter and less sharp. Maison Alyzée also offers a selection of breakfast, lunch, and brunch options. I definitely need to return to try one or two or a few of their ostentatious delights.

    Skyler B.

    I got a a cannel de Bordeaux it was alright would have been better with custard filling for $5 The other deserts looked good but no pricing on anything ! I would return but suggesting pricing on items

    Sherica G.

    I love desserts and I love pistacchio flavors - this 100% pistacchio cake is just magnificent! Perfect, I would say, crunchy on the outside, creamy icing on top, and not too sweet. Their flan is unique, but also superb as well as the chocolate cake. Staff were helpful and pleasant, spacious area.

    Lemon Tart (left) and Strawberry Fruit Tart (right)
    Mike L.

    I remember back when I first discovered Maison Alyzee, I was almost instantly intrigued. The cute decor and outdoor seating for starters, but, more significantly, how good their array of pastries and sweet treats looked. So good, in fact, that it was also readily apparent that they weren't cheap. Not a problem in and of itself, but certainly so when the overall experience falls so disappointingly short... Given how different they are compared to the majority of bakeries and patisseries in this part of the Bay Area (even for Burlingame), Maison Alyzee is a great addition to Burlingame Ave. While their selection of goodies includes a number of classic offerings (croissants, almond croissants, pain au chocolat, kouign amann, etc.), they also have a lot of lesser seen items, as well as a variety of gorgeous looking desserts, like tiramisu, pies, cakes, tarts, galettes, cookies, and macarons. In addition, they have a handful of hot offerings, like omelettes, quiche, and croque monsieur/madame, as well as sandwiches, salads, and even some breakfast combos (pastry and drink). -- LEMON TART Not too shabby, though, I wouldn't say it was among the best I've had. The lemon curd had a nice tartness and consistency to it and I thought the crust was solid. That said, I thought it had a bit too much meringue, as all that sweetness overshadowed the lemon curd. -- STRAWBERRY FRUIT TART Not sure they make this anymore (they've only had mixed berry the last few times I've stopped in), but this was actually my favorite thing I've tried. The strawberries were super fresh, the custard was creamy and not too sugary, and the buttery crust was terrific! -- MARBLE QUATRE QUART CAKE Nothing amazing, but nothing to complain about either. While I wish the marbling had been better and that the flavors had been stronger, the taste of the vanilla and chocolate complemented each other really well. Plus, the cake was surprisingly moist, too. -- KOUIGN AMANN I was super hopeful for this one, but it was a bust. The bottom (top?) had a gooey, caramelized crust and the dough was nicely layered, but everything else was a miss for us. The texture of the dough bordered on dry, especially the outside, and this tasted shockingly bland. -- RASPBERRY PISTACHIO NEST On the plus side, this was pretty unique and I liked how the sweetness of the raspberry complemented the pistachio's more savory flavor. On the other hand, it felt like this had a disproportionate amount of dough relative to the amount of filling you get. One thing about Maison Alyzee that feels rather nonsensical to me is their ordering process. The front portion of their display case/counter is full of their various pastries yet none of them are labeled, so there is no way to tell what their more unique offerings are or how much they cost. Sure, the workers are happy to help, but, a lot of times, your turn comes up when you're close to the register, so you have to awkwardly squeeze by everyone to go back to point out what you want (and then squeeze by again) or try to describe what they looked like. It'd sure be helpful if they posted a copy of the menu on that end of the counter instead of leaving them at the register (unless we just didn't see it). As for the actual service, the workers themselves are friendly enough, but it feels inconsistent and rather slow/inefficient. The times I've picked up stuff to-go, I've been in and out in a breeze. However, we dined in this time and even though the place didn't look particularly busy, it still took a curiously long time for us to get our two coffees and two pastries...the latter of which were even warmed up! The couple ahead of us in line had to wait even longer for their order, which was similar to ours, yet another person that came in after us got her pastry and coffee just a few minutes after ordering and sitting down. Weird. Given how I've found Maison Alyzee's desserts and sweet confections to be far more successful, I'd definitely be more inclined to come back for those than the pastries or some of their other dishes. Along those lines, plus points for staying open (relatively) late until 9pm, which makes this place an option for a small dessert. However, even then, it doesn't make up for how expensive so many things are, either. THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down.

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    Celeste W.

    ughhhh i hate that i love everything here bc its just soooo expensive and i cant justify paying the price of an entire meal for a single pastry. i ordered the pineapple coconut yuzu one this time, and it was sooo good. the quality of the entrement with the crispy butteriness of the base just complements so well and i love te taste of it all!!! love the outdoor seating as always!

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    Chandrika B.

    We loved everything we ordered and its great that it's open till late so we could enjoy our pastry dessert and coffee after dinner at a nearby restaurant. Cozy chic spot right in the heart of Burlingame :) loved the friendly service, good quality products and clean premises. They had both inside and outdoor seating which was very inviting. In $50 (before tip) we got: - cappuccino - 5/5 - hot and great taste. Perfect portion size. No need to add sugar as it paired great with the desserts just like that - signature chocolate tart - 5/5 - this was surprisingly good. I hope i got the name right. Delicious and dense dark chocolate wooed me in - fruit tart - 5/5 - kiddo loved it and it had good quality berries - chocolate eclair - 5/5 - fancy looking and filled with chocolate. Great texture! Definitely coming back for more soon. The macaroons and coffee eclair looked tempting as well.

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    Daw M.

    Street parking Ordered ahead to get the traditional French pastry Galette de rois Flaky and sweet with fève Thank you!

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    Angelique S.

    The quality of the pastries are amazing! Cute shop with European feel if you sit outside. Workers are friendly. I advise going earlier in the day for more selection. I went near closing time. Was still able to walk away with a chocolate, hazelnut and pistachio based pastry.

    100% Pistachio
    Harry W.

    Fancy French Patisserie (Dessert Place) with Coffee. Excellent pastries! Friendly, attentive service. Perfect place for a quick after dinner date. We had the Lemon Meringue here. Each of their wide varieties of desserts is beautifully executed. I'd come here more often if my waistline would let me! Next time, I'll try their Tiramisu, or one of their Pistachio-based desserts. Definitely worth a visit and a great place to finish off the evening after a meal and a stroll from anywhere nearby. They do catering too, and I think they would do a fantastic job.. Hey Transit Fans! Take the Caltrain here to the Historic Burliingame Depot, and walk the two blocks to get here.. It's awesome! No Transit, No problem! Plenty of parking here for your personal round-wheeled conveyance, whether it be an automobile, bike or most anything else. Public parking lots abound.. Nice job, Burlingame!

    Chocolate cake? and 100% pisachio cake
    Henry H.

    My wife came and got some deserts from Maison Alyzée to go. She got: 100% pistachio - 5 / 5 The pastry had a nice grinded pistachio in them which was thick. While it is a cake like desert, the texture was a little closer to a brownie instead. It wasn't very sweet and I am okay with it because the pistachio taste was amplified but if you are looking for something sweeter, this may not be the one for you. Thick chocolate cake? - 4 / 5 It tasted good. The chocolate was thick and strong. If you're a chocolate lover, this one is for you. This chocolate taste is most likely something you have had before so it's not earth shattering. Yet, this mini cake is still a solid choice to be had. Maison Alyzée offers some of the most unique desert that you don't find just anywhere. You can tell from the desert that the pastry chef definitely honed in on their craft to create unique deserts. Yes, it may taste familiar to things you have had in the past but you've probably never seen it displayed in a shop and that's not mass produced. Yes, the desert here is not cheap but this store would be the representation of you pay what you get.

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    The BEST way pastries and coffee in the Bay! So authentic and fresh. I love everything at this place & its such a vibe

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    3.9 mi

    Where to start? I have food allergies so I called 24 hours ahead before making my reservation per…read morethe instructions on their website. Gluten and shellfish. Check. We showed up at 4:55 Sunday evening at a venue in an ordinary strip mall with covered windows. We were the second party there, in a restaurant that seats 16 diners. The restaurant filled up halfway through our meal. We ordered the tasting menu for 2 and one wine pairing. Presentation of all dishes was superb and all were cooked to perfection. We started with a creamy potato leek soup in a glass demitasse cup, followed by a stone fruit salad with crispy prosciutto and ingredients from the chef's own yard. How cool is that? The miso sea bass stood out for both of us and we wished it was the main instead of just a taste of perfection. We would go back for that dish alone. The main was marinated tri-tip - and plenty of it. Like 5 slices! My wife's, pictured nearby, was superb, with slices of beef that melted in our mouths. My plate was not nearly as good, with every slice stringy. I let this slide because a cow is a cow and sometimes this happens. It's also hard to tell prime beef marbled fat from connective tissue when cutting with a sharp chef's knife. Dessert was sorbet and fresh fruit making my tongue very happy. The paired wines echoed each dish, including dessert, and were well worth the price. As other reviewers have pointed out, the $80 charge is well under market value. Diners in downtown San Francisco could easily pay $240 and up for the same menu and cooking quality. We'll be watching the website for the next menu change. Anyone else wish they could email customers when it's updated?

    Made reservations two a Monday night at 7pm, arrived right at our start time and were quickly…read moreseated. Restaurant had around 5 other groups dining but didn't feel too busy, space is small and intimate so definitely recommend a reservation. Drinks: Wine pairing - came with 4 pours two whites, a red and a sparkling resling, the wines leaned towards European varietals, we were able to split the tasting which was perfect to get a small taste with the 4 courses Food: Caramelized Onion Bisque - a nice amuse bouche, savory with a rich caramelized onion flavor, slightly creamy velvety texture and mouth feel, served with a small toasted slice of bread with broiled cheese Roasted Nectarine Salad with Goat Cheese - solid, a very petit portion size, nectarines was juicy with a slight sweetness and subtle tartness, lemon vinegarette was a nice compliment, goat cheese was mild with a nice soft whipped texture, caramelized pecans added sweet crunchy texture and pops of flavor Black cod with Burre Blanc - tender cod that flaked away with a soft texture, paired nicely with the buttery creamy beurre blanc sauce, snap pea puree added a bit of sweetness, a tad small but very tasty House made sourdough - great, served warm, interior was moist with a nice springy bouncy, great crunchy crust, served with softened butter, wish this came out more towards the beginning but I think the intention was to use it to soak up some sauce so understandable Strawberry Sorbet - great smooth and silky texture on the sorbet ripe strawberry without being too sweet, paired with some Earl gray sponge cake which had a great airy texture, cherry sauce, and crunchy meringue pieces, a nice portion size as well here Grilled Tri-Tip, cooked to a perfect medium rare , super tender, chimmichri added herbaceous slightly spicy garlic kick, sweet romanesco sauce was an interesting contrast, roasted potatoes were great for soaking up the sauces, also served with some grilled bell peppers and a few sauteed shrimp, filling and hearty generous portion size on the main dish Service was excellent, very attentive and well paced. Water was refilled throughout the meal and silverware changed out between each course. Great knowledge of the wines paired with the dishes. Overall really enjoyed Hapa bistro, a small seasonal menu that's well executed, a great affordable tasting menu in the peninsula, French heavy influence, would definitely revisit to try the next seasons offering.

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