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    4.7 (84 reviews)

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    Caroline Y.

    This is a bakery tucked away on a side street in Thornton that serves pastries and coffee. All of the pastries are frozen. You can take them home to bake, or you can have somebody at the counter heat them up and eat inside. Seating is limited, so I would recommend grabbing a couple pastries and heating them at home. I had a Nutella cruffin and a strawberry croissant. Both were very flaky and yummy! They sell gift boxes of pastries. It would be a really nice idea to get somebody a pastry box as an alternative to flowers. I'm imagining giving someone this gift for a new baby, get-well, birthday, etc. With the stress of the holidays coming up, who couldn't use a couple pastries? You can grab a coffee or espresso drink at the counter as well. Please note that they only have dairy milk. No dairy free milk options are available. Overall, I'd recommend the spot as a place to get take and bake pastries.

    Janet D.

    Cliche-ish is what I'm about to say. Have you seen this bakery? Have you tried what they bake? I swear if I wasn't interested in looking somewhat civilized and of course grown up I would be doing somersaults, screaming like a maniac and at the same time feeding myself everything that I can get my hands on and worrying that I will be thrown out n be banned for life. So all that happened in my head. thank God for self control. Whew! So, this bakery is owned by a real cute Frenchman. Julian. Eye candy for sure. I mean all the things that he bakes! Lol! He's only 35 but he's very successful in his field. The pandemic brought two different things to the world of food. Success or utter failure. The former is the story here. Three things to remember for next year. 1. During the holidays Santas visit to their retail store. 2. A new retail store is going to open in Spring by DTC Arapahoe and 25th. 3. They're also a production company and produced their first #lechallenge event. ( that I missed) Julian was happy just to hide behind the sack of flour and confectioner sugar before the pandemic. But his desire to help his staff survive this major event he decided to open his area to the public. Hence the retail section was born. Litrally in the back of the building which also houses his baking paradise. I'll let my photos tell the story a bit more. Prepare to drool.

    Decaf coffee beans
    Elizabeth H.

    Do you want to feel like you have been whisked away to Paris? This French bakery is the place to visit...there are three locations, this location doesn't have a sit down place but you can always enjoy the baked goods here while strolling a in a near by park or even in your car as you tune in to Parisian music on your iTunes. We visited here to get a treat for my daughter's 13th birthday. She ordered a butter croissant and I ordered an almond croissant. My heaven's! It was the most amazing croissant I have ever eaten. I washed down my croissant with a hot white chocolate mocha. (There is no decaf at this location but the barista offered to give me one shot instead of two) There is plethora of various baked goods here. You can get a discount on frozen items or preordering...I am not completely sure but check out their website for more information. I also was ecstatic at their decaf coffee bean option. I have already tried it and it was fantastic! Overall, I had a wonderful experience here and I am looking forward to checking out their other location that has a dining area.

    Delishisness

    I was scrolling though Yelp looking for something yummy and new- happy day, I landed here at LaBelle. This location is a pick up spot, not dine in but don't let that full you, it's the hook to crave the dining experience and yes I'm hooked. 0 plans, just check it out and walked out with quiche and some delicious items to enjoy at home. I sampled one of the treats and OMG- two to go please. Complimentary coffee, the staff were so kind and top it off w spinning the wheel for a little surprise before you go. For me I hit the 50% off Win win, oui oui. We will be back.

    Christina S.

    Ummmmm how have I not reviewed La Belle yet? They're only the makers of the best croissants in Denver. (I said what I said) Don't get me wrong pretty much everything from here is wonderful but if I could only choose one thing on my prison menu it would be their plain croissant because it truly is wonderful. They also make delightful sweets, and highly recommend their raspberry cheesecake (my personal favorite) which is not only stunning to look at but decadent and bursting with a tart fresh raspberry in the center to cut the richness of the cheese. Sorry Hank (he doesn't tolerate dairy that well) I also really enjoyed the Rocherr if you are wanting to treat yourself. I have to also say I recently got an Almond Croissant for my mother as they are her favorite, and I always thought I did not like an almond croissant...well I'm guessing maybe I just never had one because holy moly. I will never NOT get this again. It might have moved up on my list of breads sitting right under the traditional and about the cinnamon roll and chocolate. Another bonus, they do specialty croissants on the weekends (usually in summer I believe) and they always some sort fun and unique. Definitely check them out if you are in the mood for some epic French pastries

    Anne P.

    I really want to give this place five stars, but I have to give four because the lack of choices. I get it, we aren't in Europe where bakeries are filled and you can find one on every block. However, brilliantly talented staff. Quick service. And the pastries and bread are to die for! Yes it is a bit more on the expensive side, however it is totally worth every penny!

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    Gillian H.

    This place has too many delicious options it makes it difficult to decide. Although anything you'd get would be scrumptious either way. You can't lose here! I ordered a butter croissant, raspberry Mother's Day croissant, & a coffee eclair. The raspberry Mother's Day croissant was my absolute favorite! It had fresh raspberry jelly and whipped cream inside and it was a blast of delicious flavor. I'm so happy I live just a few minutes away. I'll definitely be returning!

    Almond Croissant Strawberry Croissant Blueberry Muffin Pain Au Chocolate Croissant
    Hazel Joy B.

    The lady that served us today was so friendly and gave us recommendations since it was our first time in the bakery. We got the strawberry, chocolate and almond croissant, blueberry muffin, cookies, and dessert. As you walk to the bakery, you can smell the inviting scent of freshly baked pastries. The lady explained that they sell them frozen to preserve the quality of their croissants which makes sense but you can request to heat them up as long as you eat them in less than an hour. I think my favorite was the muffin and the variety of croissants. My partner is not a fan of the strawberry croissant because of the sweet jelly inside but for me it was good.

    The remnants of delicious!  Le cruffin au fromage (Cream Cheese Cruffin)
    Dede C.

    I received a bountiful gift of pastries from here... EVERY LAST ONE HAS BEEN DELICIOUS! The quality, the presentation, the love baked in is all wonderful! I would recommend you run down and grab as many as you can! Try them all, I'm headed down to try the savory sandwiches soon! They look so tasty!

    The almond croissants were delicious!
    Tina J.

    So many delicious pastries to choose from! Some of the ones I tried are: almond Crossiant, pomegranate mango mousse, pecan, cinnamon roll, cookies and cream, and chocolate Crossiant. It's a little difficult to pick a favorite, but I feel like no matter what they make, it will probably be tasty. I will most definitely come back here to buy some more and try new pastries too!

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    Mike B.

    Walked in to buy a croissant. Ended up buying $30 of the best tasting I have ever had. La Belle sells their pastries to coffee shops all over town so I see them everywhere. The strawberry and almond croissants are to die for! It's hard to say no to these delicious treats

    Strawberry cheesecake, a couple Paris-Brest, almond financier and a cholate dessert (forgot the name).  And a baguette in the front!
    Veronique C.

    3 1/2 stars. I was very excited to try La Belle's pastries as I was dying to eat a Paris-Brest! They used to do only wholesale, but with Covid, about a year ago they opened for retail. The place is small but pleasant with a lot of their  delicacies on display.  I got a few different pastries, a baguette and a financier.  A complaint I have is that all of it is frozen and I can tell the difference with a fresh pastry (although a lot of people seem to think they taste the same).  They make sure you know about it and inside the box they explain how to deal with it to make sure you keep the full flavor and flakiness of their pastries. I assume it works better for some kinds than others. When I visited, they were very busy with customers; it was a constant flow of people coming in, but they managed to be quite efficient and very friendly. Since everything is frozen, I was also surprised and disappointed that a lot of the items on the website were not available.  $7 for a pastry is a little steep, even for a beautiful French one (they do look amazing!) and at that price I'd expect something fresh. I know, I might be a little obsessed with the frozen issue. It seems I am in the minority, all the reviews are great, but I honestly was a little disappointed.  Still, I'll go back when craving a Paris-Brest, it's cheaper than a trip to France!

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    Gale M.

    La Belle is a challenging place to find but once you find it you will be rewarded! The ground coffee is a bit expensive but you forget about it after you brew it. The pastries are as good as I have had in France. I did not pick up enough of them and will require more trips back. I was challenged to try the gluten-free financier. I said I did not like gluten-free products. I took the challenge and I could not tell it was gluten-free it was tasty and delightful. The French cinnamon role was really flaky, which I really liked. The sourdough bread was also outstanding. The products are frozen and you are given instructions in the box and at the shop on how to bring to temperature to enjoy. Though s'mores dessert is not a traditional French pastry, it was also enjoyable. Desserts are refrigerated because how delicate they are. Again, La Belle is challenging to find but well worth the hunt! I plan to be back several times while in Denver area.

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    10 months ago

    This place is closed. I used to live the cappuccinos here, last time I went they close the Bakery

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    3 years ago

    Good products tasty fresh well conceived love thr breads and pastries much It's worth the time to go buy the products

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    Thank you for your review! We look forward to serving you again soon!

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    3 years ago

    Could not find this store, bad location! I drove up Pennsylvania Street about 10 times I couldn't find it because it has two addresses!

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    2 years ago

    Everything is delicious! A bit pricey but it's worth it to me. Their seasonal croissants are a special treat!

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    Merci for your review Whitney! We will see you next time!

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    Omg their bakery items are so delicious. The filled croissants were the best I ever had.

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    We look forward to seeing you when you're back in CO! Merci!

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