French memories in Duxbury did all the pastry desserts for my daughter's wedding May 8. They were absolutely amazing people were raving about them. You want some delicious pastries don't give it a second thought come to French memories in Duxbury. You will not be disappointed.. read more

Absolutely delicious! Went there 2 days in a row on the first day just got a coffee and it was one of the best coffees I've had in a long time. I got the crème brûlée latte with oat milk and it was out of this world! My partner got a vanilla latte and was also delicious. The next day I stopped in for the same coffees and I got a sausage egg and cheese on a croissant, ham and cheese croissant and a strawberry croissant. Every piece was out of this world delicious. They also started online ordering which I will try next time so I don't have to wait, not a long wait before but wouldn't mind ordering ahead! read more

A cozy and quaint French bakery in Duxbury is a hidden gem. Though their AC wasn't blasting (wish it was), the delicious pastries made up for it. It was surprisingly to find a bakery near an oyster farm. You order and pay at the cashier and find a table. They will call your order once complete. The mini cheesecake was moist and creamy - it's a must try! read more

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Stitch went to French Memories in Duxbury, Massachusetts with his beautiful girlfriend and had yummy time! Stitch got pumpkin spice chai latte--mmm tasty, but little too sweet for Stitch's tongue. Pastrami sandwich piled high with meaty-meat, very good, made Stitch's tummy happy. Girlfriend had latte and muffuletta sandwich, also super tasty. Together they shared almond croissant and mini pastries--ohhh, baked goods incredible! Flaky, sweet, perfect. Inside decor fancy-fancy and cozy, like little French house. Stitch say: big yes, come here for treats and smiles! read more

French Memories had delicious sandwiches and pastries. Recently visited, apparently new owners. The roast beef sandwich did not have Boursin cheese, more like a tasteless spread. Eclairs were practically empty and tasteless. Sad to lose a wonderful local bakery. read more

Pastries is the go to for this place when my family and I come and visit. Was recommended by our uncle who moved there and it was top notch read more

French Memories - Pastries - Desserts Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

I always wonder why business owners refuse to claim their businesses on Yelp. I am far more impressed with managers and owners who respond to reviews, especially the harsh comments. ~While getting lunch for Father's Day, we picked up a strawberry cheesecake. It was delicious. read more

French Memories - Desserts Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

So glad I went back. Sausage egg & cheese baguette is generous, simple & delicious. Have not tried lunch sandwich but plan too. Very friendly staff! read more

The French bread has taken a turn for the worse since this placed changed hands . Must of gotten a new baker. Tastes like day old bread . Hard on the outside and definitely not fresh on the inside . Please please please bring back my real French bread . Many thx joe read more

Awesome family owned business friendly service outstanding creative desserts best place on the south shore

One of our favorite places to visit every Friday morning is French Memories in Duxbury, where I bring my grandson Easton, who just turned three. We've been going there for well over a year to enjoy a glazed donut--his favorite--and I get a cup of coffee. While the pastries are absolutely delicious, what truly stands out is the personalized customer attention. If you're looking for a place that offers both delicious desserts and lunchtime options, this is the perfect spot. It is located next to the Maritime Academy in this little seaside village. read more

Great sandwiches soups, pastries and coffee. Situated in a beautiful Duxbury marina area

Lots of good looking french desserts. I have tried the French macaroons, coconut macaroons, eclairs, and financiers... love them. Also sampled the roast beef croissant sandwich... It was okay. Honestly I highly recommend just coming here for the desserts because they do a really good job. Service is very nice. Like the friendly and positive energy. read more

French Memories - Financier and coconut macaroons. - Desserts Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

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Delicious croissant's and coffee. It's great to have a bakery that specializes in pastry

A real gem. A local treasure. French Memories is a combination French Patisserie, sandwich and coffee shop and cheese shop. The owner is a third generation baker from French and his pastries are many, varies and beautiful to behold. Very busy. Parking right in front. Excellent service. Reasonably priced, high quality. Limited seating indoors. Highly recommended. read more

I've been going to French Memories since I was a child living in the South Shore. Now that I'm 30 and live in NYC, I realize just how special it is. I will always love the cinnamon croissants, and have become loyal to the strawberry croissant, the spinach quiche and the Paris Brest over the years. The staff is so friendly & the vibes are perfect. All they are missing is a bathroom for customers. I love this place & have yet to find a place in NYC I love more which is why I feel compelled to write this review. read more

French Memories - a hand holding a croissant in front of a bakery - Desserts Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

I've been a long time customer but unfortunately no longer. You can tell that the owner is very proud of his products, just look at the prices. The prices are 3 times more expensive tHan very good bakeries in France. I was willing to bite the bullet till my most recent visit. The size of a baguette was ridiculously skinny, barely 2 inches in diameter. This isn't an isolated event. The size of a loaf of bread has been continually decreasing. The same applies to their croissants. I think it is a shame. its as though I lost an old friend. read more

It's really hard to find a french bakery really anywhere around here, and i'm so thankful that the only one around here is the BEST one i've ever been to. Everything I've had there is so delicious, it's so worth it for the 30 minute drive. They have a large assortment of pastries, they also serve sandwiches made to order and have coffee and other beverages as well. The workers are always so sweet and welcoming. If you're going and you're discouraged by the line, just know it's worth the wait if it's a bit busy on the weekend! They have a lot of customers for a reason The bechamel and friand are delicious, especially warmed! read more

French Memories - Friand & Petit Fours kiwi tart - Desserts Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

Just happened to pass by this morning while heading to Island Creek Oysters for lunch and it's a must to stop by because we love bakery especially French. You just hardly can find a good French bakery in Boston. And here we are trying their croissants, it's probably one of the best we've ever had, very crunchy & flavorful. My daughter got some petite fours samples and she loves them, their macarons is also one of the best we had. The coffee eclair is really good, not too sweet. The financier is also good. It's just very authentic, my daughter and I already plan to drive back next week for some more oh and the price is reasonable, if not cheaper than we thought it would be read more

Wonderful French style "boulangerie" with Macaroon, Croissant, et cafe Americano. Worth a visit over and over again..

I went to French memories this morning right before heading to an oyster tour in the area. Fair warning this entire place is not optimized for the customer. They built it to serve the needs of the company itself. From the moment you walk in there is absolutely no space to move around, see what is available or even order. I ended up going outside and having my boyfriend order for us. The pastries were OK, nothing out of this world and actually quite sticky leaving residue. We got an almond croissant. Not sure I would head back again. read more

Food is good unlike the service from one specific employee with dark black hair. She is unbelievably rude to new customers but swiftly changes her attitude when a "local" steps in the door. All other employees seem to enjoy working while she throws baking trays around with an incredibly aggressive attitude. read more

This cosy little cafe is tucked away down in Duxbury and I would never have found it if I hadn't searched on trusty yelp. And boy am I glad I found it! The coffee is decent enough and the selection of French patisseries and breakfast sandwiches is large. The croissants are flaky and filling and they even have petit fours! I'm not in Duxbury often but when I am I will be sure to drop in and get my French fix. read more

French Memories - Desserts Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

While this bakery has so much to choose from, including sandwiches, breads etc., my husband and I were on a road trip and on a search for the best Macaron, something that we have just recently found and are now obsessed with! On this trip to the New England area, we found quite a few bakeries that offered Macarons and of course we sampled them all. I'm so glad we stopped in on this wonderful gem! While we tried several different flavors, our favorite was the Salted Caramel. It was probably one of the best, if not the best we've had. The flavor was unbelievably spot on, and the texture and chew were amazing. It's a must try. read more

Good coffee and a lovely assortment of pastries and desserts. I typically order a large, black iced coffee and an almond croissant. I have never been disappointed. The service is fast and friendly. It can feel a bit cramped in there at times when there might be a line but they seem to make do with the space available! Definitely recommend trying the almond croissant or the cheese or fruit Danish have yet to disappoint! The macarons are perfect and I pick them up every now and then for special occasions. read more

Excellent sandwiches, sweets, and selections. Quick service, small but cute place.

I've been to some of the best bakeries in Boston, Clear Flour, Flour, Sofra, and French Memories deserves to rank up there wit them. On the south shore hands down the best Pastries. The sandwiches, and gourmet cheeses are spot on as well! read more

Popped in on the way to the car after an oyster farm tour at Island Creek. It was 3pm and we hadn't even had lunch yet, but we couldn't resist their delicious-looking desserts! So instead of having a real lunch, we left with 3 desserts and a sweet outlook on life. French Memories is a super cute little space showcasing dessert, quiches, meats, and cheeses in displays. They also have a menu of sandwiches and soup and also have ice cream. It would a great place to stop by to pick up some goodies for a picnic! There is a handful of tables with chairs inside and a bench outside. We got a coffee pastry cream eclair, a Paris-Brest, and the Night and Day. The first bite of the eclair sent me over the moon. I didn't think it could get any better than that, but each bite of each treat was incredible. The coffee eclair melts in your mouth, Paris-Brest was hazelnut-y pastry heaven, Night and Day was light yet rich at the same time and truly decadent. $11 well spent! Best dessert I've had in a long time, and so many more things on their menu that I would love to try. If you live in Duxbury, are visiting Duxbury, or can make any excuse to drive through Duxbury, definitely make a stop here and your life will be better for it! read more

French Memories - Half-eaten coffee eclair, Paris-Brest, and Night and Day. This picture does no justice! - Desserts Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

The pastries are delicious, especially the almond croissants! We go most weekends. Today however, we had a terrible experience with a (?I think) manager. She told the customer in front of us "no worries we have more of that pastry out back" and then to us, next in line, who wanted one of the same thing, she said "no we're all out of that" and I said "oh, ok, but you just told the customer in front of us you had more out back..." and she rolled her eyes and said, "well Im going to sell what's in the display first." She was super curt with us when placing the rest of our order. Super uncomfortable experience! Then when we went to pick up our bagged order 2/6 of ordered items were missing. We got back in line and had to interact with her again to get the missing items. She said loudy, to the whole line "well you didn't order those things...so I would have to ring you up AGAIN." Ok. Well we did actually order, and pay for, those items. But ok, ring us up again. I know weekends are busy and Im sure stressful. I get it. Just a really unprofessional interaction. Ruined the experience for us! Might need to find a new weekend spot :) read more

The best bakery ever. Their croissants are the only croissants I will eat outside of Paris, they are crispy and fresh.

This french-style bakery, located on scenic Washington Street in Duxbury, is one of several small businesses in the historic building of Sweetser's General Store. The staff is friendly and chatty; I first visited French Memories in January 2011, and not only did they remember me the next time I came in, but every time thereafter. They always take the time to ask after me and mine, and having eaten in on many occasions since, I have observed that this is the standard for their interactions with all their customers. I almost always have my four year old son with me when I go, and they have always remembered him by name and talked to him as well. They are very kid-friendly in that respect. They are not the sort of restaurant that partitions out any sort of separate menu or entertainment for children. My son gets treated like any other customer, and loves to choose an item from the bakery case for his snack. He even requested (and got) one of their chocolate tarts as his birthday cake in March. A bakery first and foremost, French Memories offers standard breakfasty fare such as doughnuts, muffins, and bagels, but also slightly more upscale items such as mini-quiche (several flavors), brioche, friends, and more. They always have fresh bread on hand, and much of their bakery case also displays cookies, petit fours, pies, eclairs (regular and miniature) and other elaborate treats. I have sampled a variety of items, and always have been pleased. They also carry a menu of sandwiches and soups, which I have not yet sampled. There is a coldcase full of a variety of cheeses at one end of the store, and a small coffee counter at the other end. They carry a small variety of individually packaged juices. The downsides, which are few, are that they do not accept plastic (though there is a freestanding ATM in the establishment) nor do they have a publicly available bathroom. Overall, I very highly recommend French Memories - say hello to Joanna, when you visit, and say Jasper's mom recommended you try the quiche and a Yankee Doodle coffee! read more

French Memories - Desserts Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

I had heard very good reviews about the French memories but I found that it did not live up to the hype. Other than the fact that the food available for purchase looked appetizing and well-made the place is run by a bunch of kids who do not understand the mechanics of being service oriented. Also the garden style quiche that I purchased was not memorable or overly flavorful. read more

I'm confused as to why the hours are till 6 pm and yet upon arrival at 5:40 the door was locked. There were people inside washing the floor and cleaning. It clearly states on the locked door that you are open till 6. There were other cars that had pulled in next to us but had to leave due to the closure. The kicker was the employees inside who just glanced out way then kept doing whatever they were doing. read more

The place is pretty small and it was packed with regulars on this Friday morning. If you don't know what they sell it can be difficult as the glass pastry displays have people in front of them so it's hard to see what they offer. I ordered ham and Swiss with béchamel - which was in a puff pastry. I asked for it heated and it really tastes so much better that way. There are no public bathrooms which could be an issue since I just had a medium coffee. Maybe they don't want people to linger. There was a group of regular patrons there for quite a while but I guess nature called, so they all left too. I wouldn't make a trip out here but if you are in the area it's worth stopping by. read more

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Bottleneck at the counter. Figure out how to streamline ordering. This is the second time I've walked out because it's not worth the wait. Uneducated management. read more

I love this little bakery. Everything we've tried is delicious. The staff has always been delightful and today when I brought my 3 year old daughter in for Petit Fors they treated us like queens. The manager (owner?) even brought my little girl an espresso cup with milk so she could pretend to have a coffee like mommy. That really made my morning and reminded me why I love it there! read more

French Memories - Desserts Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

The almond croissants are to die for. We drive up from Plymouth once a week. The staff is so helpful and friendly everything we have eaten there is melt in your mouth delicious! read more

Terrible customer service! Long lines and preferential treatment given to men they know. I asked if I could just get rolls I ordered ahead and they said no. No one on phone asked if I wanted to pay ahead. Have been coming here for 20 plus years but can't take the rude inefficient service anymore. 23 minutes is too long to wait for rolls ordered ahead especially after numerous men were given service who came in after me....discrimination ? read more

Good coffee and macaroons. Service can be slow. So many great desserts. Lovely servers there

For the best French pastries on the South Shore I highly recommend this bakery. I purchased several croissants and a dozen other breakfast pastries for an event I attended. Everyone commented on how delicious these pastries were. They are a bit pricey but not outrageous. I will be back! read more