Closed to public. I went on Saturday since this place is special. Food is flavorful and beautiful. Disappointed that they were catering orders only. read more

See all

What a gem Small business, locally owned. Fresh pastries. Friendly service. Simple and clean atmosphere. Love it. read more

See all

I've been looking for a European style pastry shop since visiting Strausburg, France. I do not like extremely sugary, sweet pastries and will always pass on almost all of them...which is probably a great money saving , healthy behavior for me anyways. HOWEVER, finding a pastry that YOU CAN TELL, a lot of thought and effort went into it...well heck, I feel like it's my culinary duty to try it. There were too many choices!!! Took our little treasures home and couldn't wait to try them all! Will definitely be visiting this again.! read more

See all

Let's be upfront and clear from the top. Cle Doree produces completely authentic artisan European style croissant and dessert items. This means to me that they're not sugar bombs, and need to be enjoyed on the date of purchase. I'll speak specifically to the croissant. They're perfect! Perfect size. Perfect texture. Perfect buttery mouthfeel. I've tried many many patisseries within 500 mile radius, and as good as many places are, this tops my personal list. I'm looking forward to making many, many more visits here. My only wish is their hours mirrored their counterparts. Waiting til 11:00 is inconvenient enough to choose other businesses that have earlier hours. Especially on the weekends. read more

I had seen some of the desserts for Cle Doree on social media via Facebook, and I had to try them. They all looked so delicious and well presented. We took them home and tried a few of them. We ordered the Sparktac, honey cake, raspberry mousse cake, and the Italian cheesecake. I have to say that the desserts look better than they taste. If you're looking for sweet treats, it's definitely here, but you can't order too much and take them home because the cake tends to get dry after a few days. The service was quick and friendly since we ordered at the counter, and were given our order as soon as we placed them. Although let me tell you, we had a difficult time finding this location since it's located in the back of a parking lot in downtown Mt. Airy. The ambiance is casual and quite small with a few table and chairs. There is a nice selection on display of Italians drinks, teas, and bottled waters. I would like to try other items on their menu sometime, but I only gave this place three stars because I wasn't a fan of the deserts I tried. read more

See all

If ever there was a serendipitous find - this is the one. By sheer luck (for us) we found this gem of a place in Mount Airy (about 15 minutes East of Fredrick Maryland ) while driving back home to Leesburg (about 45 minutes South West of Mount Airy). The reason I specify the location is that in our opinion this amazing bakery is worth the trip from either Fredrick or Leesburg, and of course whenever you are driving I-70 near Fredrick Md in either direction. Describing in words the exquisite taste of Julia's creations (let alone the presentation) is certain to prove unjust, and even the pictures will not do the trick. However they are a start - check our box with an assortment of what our eyes would not let us leave at the store, having tasted some of them on location. We can attest to the palatable use of nothing but superb quality ingredients, fully explained to us in great details by Julia, only making it harder to pick one This by itself was a very unexpected gesture we have never experienced anywhere before. To accompany the delicious recommended Mango Roulette we had a fantastic serving of fresh French Press coffee with delicious heavy cream. The place itself is unassuming - immaculate, simple yet warm, stylish, and inviting. Julia and other very friendly staff made us feel wanted and welcome. The bakery is favored and frequented by the local community, which is always a good sign which we witnessed while sitting there. Like we mentioned - this place warrants a 45 minutes drive any time, and if you live anywhere closer don't even think twice - just try it and you'll be hooked like us! read more

See all

Absolutely top shelf, superb and uniquely crafted deserts. French and Ukrainian delightful pastries. Make sure you take extra time to enjoy a cup of coffee or expresso and possibly meet Julia. I can guarantee you'll immediately be calling your best friends for a return visit - we all love to share these very special delicious memories (forget the usual large celebratory cakes) - opt for petite treasures you wont regret ! read more

This is a small place set back off of Main Street in Mt. Airy. Look for the sign so that you know which parking lot to turn into. We got the gateau eclair and the Kyevskiy tort. The gateau eclair literally has eclair cream puffs as part of the filling and has a little puff on top. The puff was overflowing with pastry cream. The tort was excellent, too. The crumbly and nutty texture, buttery filling, and beautiful chocolate on top were all delicious. The woman at the counter suggested letting the cake sit out for at least 15 minutes to get the best taste. We split the eclair cake one night and refrigerated the tort and ate it after dinner the next night (after letting it sit outside the fridge for more than 15 minutes). Both items were rich and delicious without being overly sweet. This is definitely a dish worth driving to! And the person who helped me also came out from behind the counter to get the door for me, as I was carrying my toddler with me. If there is a downside, it is the price. It was a total of $18 for my two items. In my opinion, it is worth paying for a good quality treat like this. read more

Cle Doree - Eclair cake on your left, tort on your right. The blue plate is a standard dinner plate. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mount Airy, Maryland

I am not a macaron connoisseur. In fact, I'll eat (and enjoy) pretty much any macaron you throw my way. But I know special when I taste it, and Clé Dorée's macarons are special. First, they're a smidge larger than the usual ones you pick up at your local French patisserie. More macaron = more happiness. Second, rather than having a flavored buttercream filling, they have a rich concentrated jam. All 3 flavors of the day were great, but mango was by far my favorite. Growing up in Asia, one of my favorite snacks was dried mango, which had a concentrated sweet/tart flavor and that macaron matched it perfectly. Another thing you should try are the Mille Crêpes. They're best described as stacked crepes with whipped pastry cream separating the layers. Delicate, but substantial. The raspberry mascapone one I had was like if a soft cheesecake and crepe had a baby. A delicious, creamy baby. The couple who run the bakery are friendly and happy to answer any questions about their pastries. P.S. The location may be easy to miss since it's not directly on Main St. Basically, turn into the parking lot that's next to Cryin' Johnnie's and The Upper Deck. The bakery is at the top of the lot. read more

See all

Beautiful pastries and friendly service. Pastries are not too sweet, but light, buttery and decadent. I can't wait to try more offerings soon. read more

Fantastic pastries! I would have given them five stars before my last visit. However, on my last visit they had all kinds of pastries on a multi-shelf cart with everything exposed to everything. so unsanitary and dangerous when you consider Covid. if you get the pastries behind the counter, you will be treated to the most wonderful pastries unlike anywhere else in the DC Metro area and in NYC!! read more

The pastries and croissants are so delicious! The eclairs were generously filled, the meringue roulette raspberry was my favorite, the carrot cake frosting was probably the best cream cheese frosting I've ever had - light and creamy and a very generous amount of it; the spartak and creme cacao were hits with the my daughters. everything was so good. Will definitely be back! read more

Cle Doree - Pastry display - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mount Airy, Maryland

See all

This place is a local gem. They have fabulous patisseries and viennoiseries. The best I've had outside Europe. I'll definitely be back many times. I also like their hours. Unlike so many other places, they open a little later, so they're not sold out by the time night owls get up. I do recommend eating what you buy within 24 hours, ideally the same day, because they're not full of preservatives. read more

This place is amazing! Everything is made in house and so very delicious. Helpful kind people. We highly recommend you try this. read more

Cle Doree - Two of the pastries. A basic looking place with so many lovely pastries. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mount Airy, Maryland

If ever there was a diamond in the rough, Cle Doree fits that description. Located in a unassuming little house at the back of a busy parking lot of a quintessential small American town, you walk into Cle Doree to find you could be standing in front of the highest of high-class Paris Bakery display cases. The food is as much a feast for the eyes at it is for your mouth. We had a selection of items (because, well, you really can't decide!) and each was delicious! French Macaron, éclair, Ukrainian honey cake ... each bite a treat. I will definitely be back (and back, and back again, and again ....). They sell out, so get there early if you can! read more

Cle Doree - éclair - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mount Airy, Maryland

See all

Delicious pastry and coffee IF you can find them open. I have been here three times now when they are supposed to be open but aren't. I won't be back. read more

Discovering a patisserie of this quality in a nondescript building at the back of a parking lot in Mount Airy is like discovering a Picasso in your attic. It shouldn't exist. Yet it does. The quality here is extraordinary. The ingredients are top notch and the preparation is first-class. No corners are cut. I've tasted virtually every product in the display case, and there hasn't been a clinker in the bunch. read more

A small French cafe with great pastries and people. When you step inside, you'll see a little piece of France in the US. All the desserts are fresh and incredibly delicious, one of the most popular desserts is the raspberry meringue roll, which is very creamy with a crispy crust. The owner Yuliya is a wonderful person and very hospitable. She was very accommodating when I showed up a little late after closing and still said I could come in and showed me all the pastries. read more

See all

What a warm welcoming shop. The owner is very proud of her creations, as she should be! Everything is as delicious as it is beautiful. I stopped in to check it out and stayed to have a cup of tea and a pastry. With the ambiance It was like sitting in Paris. Stop in and see them read more

We've only been a couple of times, but both times, service was great and the pastries were sooo good! I spent a summer in Europe, so I have high standards when it comes to baked goods. These desserts did not disappoint. read more

The food is all so beautiful and the family really takes care of you! They all introduced themselves and if something wasn't in the case she would go to the bakery on the back and bring it out. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Sometimes you step into a place, like a restaurant or bakery, and you instantly know you are somewhere special. Cle Doree is a patisserie that specializes in friendliness and pride in what is being made there. Each creation you can tell from the proud owner and chef is special as she describes the details that make up her desserts. Now some places that is where it may stop--sometimes the actual taste does not live up to the words---at Cle Doree there may not be enough words to describe the deliciousness that awaits you when you bite into your choice dessert. I had a Pavlova--a unique dessert find--and it was everything it should be and more. The raspberry filling inside was like having a grandmothers flavorful jam met with a creaminess that cannot be explained but must be tasted. I also tried what most consider simple--an eclair. Honestly it was the best eclair I have had. It's creamy center was exat what it should be--not oozing with sugary taste, nor oozing out due to overfill, but perfectly matched to pair with the chocolate and the pastry. A simple feat for Cle Doree but not for most places. I recommend going there and trying anything (their macarons are heavenly). But do not overlook this place, as it deserves all the people to go there and see what desert can truly be. Happy Eatings! read more

Found this place by accident a few months ago. It's at the rear of the parking lot behind Upper Deck. The baked goods and desserts are world-class. Ingredients are top shelf. The staff is excellent. I've eaten at five-star restaurants and resorts that can't match the goodies here. I hope it stays around. It's a hidden gem. read more

The owners are really nice folks. All of the pastries are delicious,worst thing is trying to decide which wonderful baked goodie you'll want to try. read more