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    French Memories

    4.2 (107 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Joy G.

    There's nothing like the dopamine rush of eating a croissant midway through a bike ride along the coast but I was left feeling unsatisfied after the one I had at French Memories. My plain croissant, instead of being flaky and light, was very dense and tough. My jaw got a nice workout. They nailed the butter because the bottom seeped through the paper that it came wrapped in. I usually judge any French bakery by its OG plain croissant (see Colette in Medford) and this one fell short. (Maybe I got the wrong thing because my husband couldn't stop raving about his strawberry version and the other reviews keep mentioning the almond croissant.) I'd want to come back and give it another chance as this was a nice little pit stop during the ride.

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    Katie N.

    This is a cute French bakery. The bakery cases are filled with treats that look absolutely amazing. We came here for breakfast and each had a croissant sandwich. The croissant was fluffy and fresh, but these sandwiches were tiny! I did love how many people came in to the shop and were clearly recognized by staff. It was such a friendly atmosphere.

    Fatboy S.

    Got some really good Pasteries here recently. The tarts were the best things I tried here. Service was friendly and helpful.

    Texted to me by the recipient of the grilled vegetable quiche I purchased at French Memories. "Delicious," he wrote
    Carol S.

    I live in fear of this place closing. Honestly, Cohasset village would be very UNspecial without it. I have purchased lunches here when I first moved to town and sat outside and watched the kids arrive who bicycled up from sailing lessons. Recently, I purchased four little cakes (as samplers---they also had large cakes) for a friend's birthday as well as a vegetable quiche and two pieces of tart for a senior couple I was to visit. Both recipients have been gushing about the cakes/quiche/tart via text ever since. And the prices are what you would expect of premium products but no more. I have also purchased the molded salted butter, because it seemed so unlike anything we usually buy. And...the owners/staff members have French accents. Thank you, French Memories!

    Nana C.

    Just got back from The French Quarter in S.C. I did not find an almond croissant that could compare with French Memories in Cohasset.

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    Clare J.

    Lovely people, delicious food. The Raspberry Linzer was excellent and the Spinach croissant was a perfect breakfast! High quality food, unfussy and charming. Going back tomorrow!

    Traditional "Wild Berry Tart"

    Preordered a Thanksgiving gift dessert from them (Cohasset, not Duxbury) that came out looking like garbage. Which one of these looks like a "Wild Berry Tart" (rasberry, blackberry, strawberry, blueberry)?? No email contacts, no messenger for FB page, no voicemail to attempt resolution.

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    Hong Kim L.

    The best strawberry rhubarb cake and French brioche ham and cheese croissant. Driving up from the Hull, Massachusetts to Cohasset area was a pleasant trip to view more of the beach scenery. It was gorgeous and the trip at this local French pastry shop made the morning complete. The strawberry rhubarb was decadent and savory, like eating a ripe summer fruit. Same goes for my ham and cheese croissant. Flaky, crispy, spitfire roasted ham with a satisfying melted cheese perfection. Wow were we glad we didn't settle for fast food breakfast. Smart move for our stomachs and taste buds on that fine wintry beach morning.

    Tarts!
    Emily K.

    I went here while on vacation with family. We needed bread for sandwiches and also really wanted coffee. I wouldn't have found French Memories if it weren't for Yelp, since I do not know the area of Cohasset very well. The interior is well decorated and feels authentically French. There are lots of pastries and tarts and a couple of bread choices. The chocolate croissants are delicious. The chocolate chip cookies were a little crunchy for my taste but still good. We got a loaf of the French country bread and it was fantastic. Light and airy and very fresh. The one issue was the coffee was not made correctly and took a while. I think the gentleman making them was still learning, and we were in no rush so it wasn't a big deal. I would recommend heading down the street to a coffee shop for coffee, but definitely get all your pastry and bread needs at French Memories.

    Beautiful pies
    Madison S.

    Really cute bakery in down town Cohasset. They have beautiful croissants from plain to savory and sweet flavors. It's a really casual spot with indoor and outdoor seating. I don't have a huge breakfast tooth so I went for a great bakery sandwich with fresh baked baguette, Bri, lettuce, onion and some of the most spicy Dijon mustard I have ever had but I loved it. They had many other great sandwiches, soups and salads.

    Fantastic-looking tarts!

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    Best chocolate croissants outside of Paris! Sandwiches and prepared meals are all delicious.

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    Good local spot. I enjoyed desserts more than the prepared lunch fare. Fantastic eclairs.

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    Almond croissants are hands down the most decadent treat and done perfectly every time

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    My local treat-mart ;-) Always with a smile, I get served my usual almond croissant and vegetable quiche ... yummy

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    3 years ago

    Everything is delicious and authentic. I love the bistro tables and coffee too. The staff is always quick to help too.

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    Amazing food from artistry and authenticity to downright yum. Love the owner!

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    Very nice staff, great croissants and sandwiches. So thankful to have this in the Village since there isn't another option this close.

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