Don't leave town till you've been here! It's amazing to sit…read morein this place realizing how old it is and how many people have been right here eating the same wonderful waffles that I have. Even if it's just tea and a waffle, you gotta experience this.

It did not disappoint! I savored every bite! It's no wonder they've been in business since the…read more1700s. Thank you!

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From the owner: Tout chocolat Les vrais amateurs de chocolat vont apprécier ce magasin. Qu'il soit amer, doux, à la…read morechicorée ou au praliné, tous les chocolats sont fait maison.

If you are hankering for brioche or a sandwich or anything else, fabulous in baked goods, go here!…read moreFriendly staff- reasonable prices...wonderful!

One English speaking server saved us from our broken French!…read more She was very helpful and we (4 of us) ultimately tried the **Merveilleux Speculoos** - felt like (room-temp) snow that melted in our mouths under the shredded chocolate. Nice with coffee or tea (otherwise too sweet)! - Still nicely decorated for Christmas on Dec. 31.

One of my favorite places to go if I'm in the area and have some time to kill between classes!…read moreNaturally, there's a large selection of tea. I try to choose a new one each time and I've yet to be disappointed. The baked goods are for the most part typically British and all are delightful looking! I've tried a scone and some shortbread and was pleased with both. There are also a few hot plates offered - soups, little pies, etc - which I haven't yet had the opportunity to try. The carrot cake is supposed to be particularly good! The upstairs area is cozy with a few comfortable chairs, couches and tables. When there's not too many people it's the perfect place to relax and read a good book. The downside is that such a small space can become easily crowded and thus loses some of its charm. Overall, a good atmosphere and a worthwhile detour if you're in the area!

Great place I give it a three star general. I love the service. very warm hearted . You get that…read morefeel of joy entering into the store.

This bakery was highly recommended by a friend, and I did not believe him until we got outside. The…read moreline was at least 15 people long, and their desserts were beautiful and tasty. Their desserts are like cakes but the inside has a flaky texture. It's definitely unlike any dessert I have had before. I tried the WHITE CHOCOLATE and the DARK CHOCOLATE flavor. I wish I had gotten one of each to have a bite of it all. X: If you go to Lille, this is definitely a stop you need to make! ENJOY!

From the owner: Je voue une véritable passion sans limite pour la pâtisserie et ce depuis quelques années... J'aime…read morepassionnément réaliser ces desserts et observer les autres se régaler de ces derniers. Cake Design, pâtisseries internationales, pâtisseries françaises classiques... Tout pour se régaler :) C'est ça l'esprit " "Dunya Halawa", du fait maison, du partage et de la gourmandise.

Wonderful sandwiches! We had Ham and cheese, and an assortment of pastries and they were all…read moredelectable! The baguette for our sandwich had crunchy sesame seeds on top :)

My cousin from Lille brought me here to try their popular Merveilleux pastries. The Merveilleux are…read morelike small meringue cakes. I bought a box of assorted minis to try all their flavors. The pastries were crispy on the outside, airy and fluffy on the inside, and not too sweet! A must-try when visiting Lille!

You know the drill, you see a queue around the block and think, "this place must be good" and join…read morethe line. At first we didn't even know what we were queuing for! When we got near we realised it was cake, this makes me happy. We bought a selection of 'merveilleux' which are like little meringues delicately filled. The service was exceptional with the staff working efficiently and in such a friendly manner to serve people quickly. The merveilleux weren't overly sweet which is amazing considering they were like mini meringues! They were beautiful with amazing flavour and I wish I had bought more to bring home, no matter how bashed they would have ended up. Exquisitive and a must visit if you are in the area of the Wazemmes Market.

Lion d'Or makes THE best baguettes in Lille. Perhaps in all of France. From the first minute I…read moretook a bite of one of their awesome baguette sandwiches, I knew this was the place to beat all others. Around lunchtime, Lilliois from far and wide queue up outside the doors waiting for their turn to order one of the varied sandwiches. One of my favorites, which almost always was sold out before I even made it there, was the curry chicken. Mmmm... I'm drooling just thinking about it. But honestly, anything pales in comparison to the bread itself. Crusty and crunchy on the outside, chewy and soft on the inside - this is a true baguette! If you're ever in the area, make sure you wander through the streets of Vieux Lille and queue up - you won't be sorry!

Just saw Choux Pastries from here in the new Netflix French detective show Witnesses "Les témoins"…read moreS1:E3 00:12:00. They filmed on Rue Basse. The female lead could not get enough of them. They are on my bucket list.