Heard of Batifol, Petit Robert Bistro -- how about Marseille? Well these owners do pastry too and they do it well. This location is down Harrison Avenue and tucked behind Marseille.
You enter a small atrium with a few bistro-style tables and order at the counter showcasing the pastries. The staff graciously explained to me the various offerings in the case. I chose a pain au chocolat and what I believe is called a "Swiss" (pain au chocolat with vanilla cream). Topped it off with a hefty slice of quiche and an egg, cheese and tomato on a croissant.
The verdict -- croissants were uniformly light and flaky. Right amount of sweetness from the vanilla cream balanced the chocolate. I could have used a sharper cheese or some heat to break up the heftiness of the egg sandwich -- but all is forgiven because the croissant was the star here. Quiche was good too -- fluffy enough to keep us wanting more.
If I had to give a note -- coffee needs to be hotter. Lukewarm cappuccino was a no go.
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