About a year later and honestly I can say what a difference a year has made!! The staff was very friendly. The lattes we had were delicious. We ordered the white mochas. The crepes we order were delightful. I had the French Nutella crepe and my friend had the Salmon one(I did not try it but she stated it was good). I did order two macaroons, the pistachio and the creme brulee one I believe. It was my favorite!!! The pistachio was pretty good as well just not as much flavor as the other. I'm actually really excited to go back to this cute little joint. If you get the chance to go I would. It's a cute place to grab a bite to eat. Only downside is it is expensive. But good food cost go money. read more

La Parisienne - Regular crepe and a Nutella banana crepe - Cafes Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

The pastry and latte were very good. Ambience was ok, big tv on the wall isn't necessary in a small cafe. However, the cashier was so unfriendly! It was refreshing to hear french being spoken in the cafe, however. read more

So, I'm on my birthday vacation and wanted some grits but What's Cooking isn't open on Monday's. I didn't want fast food so I I found this spot! So happy I did. I'm satisfied with my order and I got a baguette for dinner dinner later. Also, the young lady who took my order was super cool. I will definitely come again and try some other items. Nice little spot. read more

La Parisienne - Ham, bacon, egg and cheese croissant. - Cafes Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

A slice of France in Aiken, SC (pun intended). Delicious coffee and good food. A new must stop for when I'm in Aiken for tennis. read more

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Ambience. B Service. B Food/ drink. B Price. A Found behind the Wilcox and right on the edge of downtown. Has private parking lot for a few cars ...otherwise parking on street a block over. My first time...didn't know what to do. So, finally after standing aimlessly walking around...someone finally came up to tell me I had to order and pay first and then get a number to sit down. Ordered bottle wine - vouvray... and it was totally warm. Had to request ice bucket. Still not cold enough. They were out of escargot but had other items on menu. The prices are reasonable. Just not sure I wanted to stay. Love that they serve homemade quiche, fresh bread and desserts. The macaroons look good. Not sure if I'm a fan yet... hmm read more

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Great place for brunch or lunch. Made my young granddaughter feel very special eating the Nutella crepe. Will go again soon read more

Stopped here for a quick lunch after checking out the famous tree-lined South Boundary Ave. I ordered the goat cheese, tomato, and honey croissant with side salad. The croissant was buttery and flaky, and toasted perfectly. Just the right amount of honey and goat cheese paired well with the tomatoes. The side salad was a good portion and the vinaigrette had a nice bite to it. Since it was a nice day we sat on the patio. Outdoor seating was well spaced out, and all staff members wore masks. I definitely will be stopping here again next time I'm in the area. read more

La Parisienne - Goat cheese, honey and tomato croissant with side salad - Cafes Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

Such a cute cafe! Had the Crêpe Parisienne with Ham, béchamel, gruyère, sunny-side egg.. This is a new item on their menu that hasn't come out yet but I was lucky enough to be there for the special of the day! Sooooo yummy! My sister had the onion soup which of course I had to try it and it was the best I've ever had! read more

Many choices of macaron flavors, but the macarons were very dry (most likely old or previously frozen ), and overpriced for the quality. Limited selection of other desserts, and they didn't appear to be fresh. read more

I was excited to go to this restaurant/cafe. I arrive with my parents & I had to ask for a menu. When the girl at the register finished the transaction we asked for a receipt. Not sure but I think she ignored the question since we asked 3 times. Finally her response was that the credit card company will give us a receipt. We then got our water & sat down. We waited a longer but somewhat decent time & then the server brought 2 of the 3 plates. He then asked if we needed silverware. I was like yea...there's a side salad... He returned & then asked if my mom is going to need silverware & she said "I don't have any". Then he asked "well are you going to need some for your food?" He then had no idea what my mom ordered & took a while to get her food. It was a weird experience I will say. The entrance sign is weird directing you to the front of the building for dine in yet you need to enter below the sign. There was no greeting/welcoming. No thank you or checking in on how our food was. The customer service was poor. There definitely needs to be a lot of customer service training here. Despite this bad experience I wish well for this restaurant. read more

I would give 0 stars if allowed. No tea, okay, I can deal. Dirty fork, got a clean one~thank you. Sat 30 minutes for overpriced quiche...okay, it's the way it is. Dang thing was cold...I'm done. I was so ticked. read more

Today was a quiet Wednesday near Noon at La Parisienne, a perfect place to read and sip cappuccino. However, the highlight of the experience was the buttery, flaky, just-out-of-the-oven guava/cheese pastry. The line cook brought it out just as I was ready to order, so I couldn't resist! read more

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I had the greatest pleasure of coming here a few months ago. I wanted to give this place a really wonderful try and it was in Aiken so why not. It kind of reminds me of a tiny Bakery / Cafe and I was really impressed by the way out the food and the service. The food that I purchased was excellent and I had a chance to try simple macaron. Not to mention the fact is that they sell tiramisu here which is my very favorite dessert. I'm going to consider coming back again in the future whatever I'm in Aiken. But if you haven't tried it yet I recommend you do. One of the best French restaurants in Aiken and who knows maybe the only one. read more

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This place is cute and cozy. The menu is authentic items. And there's no table service. read more

La Parisienne - One of my favorite mid morning patios. The menu reminds you of a day in Paris. The food is exceptional. - Cafes Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

I have been definitely looking hard for a good cup of coffee in Aiken and finally found one! A croissant sandwich delicious and not microwave and I am so excited I found this place Edit - I went back for lunch and breakfast the next morning and ALL was fabulous - thank you for the great service and food read more

La Parisienne - Egg, bacon croissant sandwich and caramel macchiato - Cafes Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

I've had the pleasure of eating here twice while visiting, what a wonderful little spot in Aiken! The croissants are flaky and buttery....absolute perfection. The BEST thing I had was a pastry with an apricot filling, it's hard to even describe just how delicious this was for breakfast. My only regret was not getting a picture of all the yummy food! The location is quaint and comfortable for breakfast or lunch. The outside seating area is dog friendly, which was great for me because I was missing my dog terribly. The staff was very friendly and efficient, which can be hard to find at some places. The clientele is across the board, from parents with kids to older folks and everyone in between. Both times I was there it was extremely busy which is a good sign that everyone is loving this spot just as much as I did. read more

La Parisienne - Cafes Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

Good food, no such thing as service here. Ambience is cute. I'd come back here. Very cute place.

The food is great The service could be better Careful walking in Very bad step in and out !!!! read more

Super cute - food was delicious - service could have been better - would definitely go again! read more

La Parisienne - Super cute - food was delicious - service could have been better - would definitely go again! - Cafes Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

What a surprise! I was looking for a local coffee shop and found a pretty sweet cafe! Food was delicious and the pastries flaky satisfying. Chill vibe and seating inside or out.. Wine list solid as well. Try it and enjoy! read more

OMG. A FRENCH restaurant in Aiken! Please understand that I came from Houston and D.C., so I was definitely spoiled in my eating choices. So this is truly a breath of fresh air to bring authentic other-than-southern cuisine to this area! French bread and croissants are finally like I'm used to having. (Maybe not THE most butteriest tasting, but miles better than anything else here.). A big bakery selection; I can't try it all in one visit. I'll definitely be back! They did not disappoint! read more

La Parisienne - Croq'n Brie. Basically a Croque Monsieur with melted Brie cheese on top. - Cafes Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

Says open til five here. Says open to 3 there. Kitchen closes at two...... Can't comment on the food, we went at 2:30. read more

There for dinner. One star for the onion soup. Otherwise the food was not good. Like 30 minute meals home cooking that went very bad. I do not remember a server being as rude as this one was. Basically flipped off both my wife and myself several times. Toll booth worker keeps coming to mind for the people skills as another work option. I am mad at myself for leaving any tip. Bathroom door did not close completely but then it stuck shut so much it was hard to open. Maybe breakfast or lunch might be better. read more

Great brunch place. The quiche was great! Good mimosas and coffees, too! The outdoor seating area is dog friendly.

You definitely need to go in the morning!! They were almost out of all baked goods when we got there. We went around 1:30 on a Saturday afternoon. The macarons were AMAZING. I preferred the chocolate twist over the chocolate croissant. But the chocolate croissant was still very good. We will be back and to sit down and eat next time. read more

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Soft opening right now at La Parisienne. They were very busy and had a small part of their menu being served. We bought a spinach and smoked salmon quiche with fries and two unsweetened teas. The cost for a piece of quiche was $11 - even though the quiche was excellent I did think it was a little overpriced. Keep in mind this is a lunch, brunch kind of place and that price is bordering on a dinner entree. I know this is a French restaurant but there was a distinct lack of ice in the drinks. Would love to see some French wines available. Go again - yes I would love to try it again once its got going. read more

La Parisienne - Quiche Parissienne - Cafes Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

Charming little spot, the service leaves much to be desired. The food was average and I was disappointed because I had hoped for something much better than what I experienced. The coffee was just average, it wasn't anything special but was priced like it was going to be better than average. This could be a great little place but in my experience it just wasn't that great! read more

1st of all know that if you add a tip to your credit card the staff does not get it, hence the tip bowl full of cash. Service is consistently slow. Coffee drinks are typically good. Hot food is typically greasy. Sandwiches are very good. read more

Food was delicious, service was great despite how busy it was with the exception of one waitress.. Olivia? We said our sandwich was a little bit salty and she grabbed it to try. She agree and right away got us a new sandwich. Maybe it's a French thing? Best vanilla latte I've ever had! read more

La Parisienne - Cafes Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

Nice food. I went with colleagues for lunch during training. Walking distance from the Aiken library.

French Bakery at its finest! With a lovely menu and amazing selection of daily made bakery treats. We have enjoyed the sandwiches and soups here along with the wonderfully made coffee drinks and of course we always enjoy a bakery treat along with often bringing one home for later ok maybe two! Plenty of parking and they offer outdoor patio dining which is perfect on a sunny day. read more

Breakfast was outstanding; I had the coffee and crepes A great find for us while visiting from out of town.

Stopped in to check this place out for lunch and wasn't disappointed. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and an iced coffee. Everything was excellent. I got lucky and pretty much had the place to myself, probably because it was well after noon on a Monday. read more

Excellent food and atmosphere. One of the most enjoyable bakeries and cafes in all of Aiken.

I've been craving pastries and found this place. I would of taken a photo of the pastries but they didn't last long. Everything was so fresh and flaky. We decided to eat breakfast in the indoor dinning room. Most of the dinning room was full of people relaxing in conversation. I got the croque madame which was amazing and cheesy. My husband got the 2 eggs with potatoes, sausage, and bacon. Everything was presented very well and tasted amazing. We will be back for sure especially when it's warmer to enjoy the outdoor area. read more

La Parisienne - Croque Madame with salad - Cafes Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

Delicious food, cute atmosphere, and great service. We tried the strawberry jam crepe with Nutella drizzle, avocado toast and Croque Monsieur. All were delicious! read more

favorite place to eat by far. everything is so fresh, from sandwiches to desserts, i've never eaten anything here i didn't like. staff are very nice as well. sitting area in and outdoors are both lovely-i sit outside every time personally. this place is so good i partially don't even want to leave a good review because i want it to stay hidden! you'll feel like you're eating at an upscale restaurant while still getting the comfortable ambiance and reasonable prices. 5/5 every time. read more

Ok...so this little place sit smack dab in the middle of little ole Aiken, SC and boy is it a gem! Its in an old cottage home converted into a restaurant. There ia a beautiful outdoor seating area that includes a pergola covered in vines making it cozy & intimate. The interior walls are covered with vintage photos of France from days gone by with a few more current scenes thrown in. The pastries were fresh amd the cappuccino was perfect. We had a layered red velvet cake done french style that was so moist, delicious amd light that it hardly felt indulgent. The icing was not too sweet which i liked. This is not your typical red velvet cake but red velvet done French Neapolitan style and it was perfect. We also tried a chocolate twist and an apricot twist that were both good, but it was a holiday when most other places were closed and I felt like they might have been leftovers. (I was thinking of knocking off a star for that but more to that story...read on). I wasn't real happy at first that one waitress wore her mask below the nose (another reason for what was going to be a cautious 4 star rating during COVID.) As luck would have it...I was so busy taking photos and looking at the old photos that I forgot my purse and drove completely home 60 miles away, which was a good thing for alk of us!!!. I called the restaurant and the girl there told me she had my purse and would hold it until the next day. Hubby (who is French BTW) went back the next day for the purse and had another cappuccino and brought home two Pain Chocolate that were fresh, airy and scrumptious as buying them from a patisserie on the streets of Paris. Alors.....Le Parisien will be a regular stop when in the Aiken area. There were many more items on the menu like crepes and paninis and salads that we didn't try yet but are looking forward to it. Btw..there is something to be said for honest and kind staff persons too. They kept my purse safe with all my belonging and I thank them for their honesty. (So the 5th star was added back just because of the staff). Again...this place is a gem and you need to get you some flakey French treats here! read more

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What a disappointment this time. We got here after a long time and wanted to come back for brunch due to our last experience. It was bad. Food was mediocre and the service was horrible. The server walked out for awhile but she couldn't see our table for our food. Then she got water after asking for it again as I already gave order at the counter yet for water and food and drinks. She was holding water glasses by her chest which is awful practice for hygiene. I had to get the silverware as we weren't offered. My husband's Bloody Mary had celery that was gone bad. It's sad to see good places go south so quickly. read more

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SO good. Only giving 4 stars because the food took a while, but so worth it! Highly recommend the Quiche Lorraine and the Lavender latte