Pastries and coffee were delicious. Service was only okay. The location is cute…read more I'll have to return on a weekend because I really want to try the cruffins that I've seen on Tik Tok that I learned are only available on the weekends.

Oh la vache! Had heard and read raving reviews and this was the day. Quelle surprise. Where to…read morebegin. Shall we? + The space is charming, pastries' display impressive, staff seem intent, good location and vibe. - The prices, lack of a menu on display, and details. See below. Latte large requested cup and saucer and almond croissant. Inquired about quiche but did not look attractive sitting alone in plastic in a cooler. Poor thing. The Latte Latte well made, four shots. Alright, then. Good cup and saucer. Amen. Then asked about stirrers. Told to use a plastic spoon. Please tell me if anyone in France would ever stir a real hot coffee in a proper cup and saucer with a plastic utensil. Anyone? Right. Please offer wooden stirrers to guests and bonus points for a real spoon for those of us who don't want a paper cup. It really makes a difference. It would be criminal to use plastic. The (Sort Of) Almond Croissant An almond croissant is the secret test. It's like tasting vanilla at an ice cream store. Forget the others. This is the litmus. But before we talk almond, I had to do a double take on the receipt that thankfully I emailed myself. Because is this in Soho? West Hollywood? The Bay? How did this turn out to be $14? Because the almond croissant is $7. Say again. Never mind the best croissant spot in the West Village is less than that, but I took a bite, and oh my. I almost got up and said something. But I really was not in the mood. I had other things to attend to. Where do I start. Well, there was barely an almond to speak of. Hint of almond. The paste was like a disappearing act. But that I can handle. It was the texture. It was hard. Tasted old. Bland. Forgotten. Like someone forgot about the almonds, forgot them in the car. It was July 4th, and they remembered. I've had better croissants at airports. Ok, in the EU but you get the point. Did I just choose the wrong pastry, or the wrong day? They all looked pretty. Everyone got the berry thing. The Table My table was wobbly. Not awful but enough to be annoying. Between that and my phantom $7 almond croissant. The one left behind before someone remembered the almonds. That one. Can anyone use one of its cousins to hold up this table and fix this wobble? Might have been a better idea than breakfast. The Restroom Ok, cute idea to have a kitchen utensil as the restroom key. Nifty thought. Here's another. Can the liquid dispenser for soap be repaired or replaced? That too is wobbly and broken. You see the theme here. And dry hands. The (Bare) Display Case I had read about sandwiches. I love me an egg salad. The display case was bare. Maybe M-F? Lots of (plastic) pellegrinos. No Perrier or other sparkling in a real glass bottle. And definitely no Orangina. The Plants The plastic plants on each table. For the outdoors, sure. For an indoor French cafe table with $7 croissants, not so much. The theme again. The Staff They seemed stressed. I don't know why. When I ordered I felt more tension and rushed then a my corner pizza shop in NY. I don't get it. They tried though. Like it feels serious. High stakes. No smiles. All three not one smile. An Encore? Maybe. Overall, maybe. I don't know if I chose the wrong pastry and the wrong day. Could it be that. The Bread The bread looked good. I will give it that. And more expensive than my local bakery in NY. My Orwashers loaf purchased weekly is $12. And the slice it. And bigger. And they smile. But maybe if the bread is good, I am happy. It's hard to find good bread in Phoenix let alone this area. The Menu Please have it displayed somewhere with prices. Think that's a professional courtesy. I went online to see the menu from my phone. Or even a code to link. But something. A strange visit. Quite different than expected. I had hoped. Now I don't know. If anyone of the items mentioned are addressed for the next visit, whether the wobbly table, wooden stirrer or real spoon, or restroom soap, or even better a smile, or an almond more, I'd be vastly delighted. I'd love for this to work. There is time.

It was one of my good friend/coworker's birthday so I treated her to a little trip to J.L…read more Patisserie. I have been wanting to come here to see for myself if the goods are worth it, and they most definitely are!! There's seating indoors, but not a lot of tables, so you may have to just take your order to go. The line was moving pretty fast and we came around 11 in hopes that we would catch the special collaboration sandwich made possible by Loco Style Grindz and J.L. Patisserie. Thank you, Instagram for the heads up on the collab! We were so relieved to see there were 2 left when we got there. The employee asked if we wanted them heated up, and we said yes please! Of course, I had to grab some sweets for later and my friend chose the Lemon Meringue Pie for her birthday treat. I like the packaging and that there are multiple staff members to assist with checking out customers. We thoroughly enJOYed the sandwiches and the amount of pork in them was filling! They weren't stingy, and they were packing that smokey flavor! The sandwich kept me full for hours! Our drinks were refreshing and had just the right amount of sweetness! I love that they have a variety of baked goods to choose from including various quiches, muffins and specialty items. The air conditioning may have been broken because it was pretty warm inside. The tables are a tad small for two people, but we made it work. I will definitely return soon. The ambiance is super casual and prices are average. You will get your money's worth, that's for sure!

I have been wanting to try JL Patisserie for a long while now and it did not disappoint! My friend…read more& I went on a Wednesday morning (yes we took the day off for this) and got there about 30 minutes before they opened. At first we were the only ones waiting but more people showed up closer to opening. There were about 10 people when they opened but they got through the line quickly! The cherry chai was so good; I have to go back JUST for that. I wish I had gotten the larger size. The pastries were to die for, I got the almond croissant, morning bun, chocolate croissant and medialuna. Favorite was the morning bun! The store was cute and had some nice seating inside and outside. The couch is a vibe.

Parking for my Thursday Sip and Chat at Hatch it, Suss had a window sign advertising for Hibiscus…read morePrickly Pear Lemonade. I will try that any time. The Prickly Pear flavor was from Parch Brand Prickly Paloma - full of prickly pear, botanicals and adaptogens. Adaptogens - another four syllable word I may look up. I also got a strawberry pop tart for Thomas and myself. They are delicious. Someone came in from an office, picking up four boxes with one of everything. I have eaten Suss Pastries and Pie three years. Some items are over sweet or over salty. That waa at least two years ago. Food and sit down are on the menu here now. I have not had a meal.

Huge fan of Süss! I've been enjoying their chorizo, egg, and cheese pocket since they offered it at…read moreMoxie back in the day; now my partner and I get it at their standalone location on 7th Ave. We also love their breakfast sandwich and their sweet treats, but honestly it's that flaky buttery crust I adore so much - they could put anything in that crust and I'd eat it The staff are so so nice, too! Just all around a lovely experience.

I usually go to much smaller Paris Baguette locations, so it was nice to go to one that had a…read morebigger selection of pastries, coffees, and seating inside and outside. I went before deciding that the cheese twist is one of my favorite pastries to get there - salty, cheesy goodness - so that's not included in the photo but I definitely recommend that one for people that enjoy the flavor profile. First time trying a dubai chocolate dessert here - it was tasty but I'm not sure it was worth the $6, nothing groundbreaking about it. I accidentally got the almond pastry because it looks almost identical to the cheese one I wanted, but it was still good. Pastry franks are nice options for if you want something savory, buttery, and garlicky but be warned that it is also a little sweet.

First time at a Paris Baguette! Love all the pastry options...so many to pick from. I opted for a…read moreham and cheese croissant (delicious) and chocolate croissant (so yummy)! Love all the cake options too. Concept seems convenient where you can grab your individual tongs, tray and self-serve any and all the baked goods your heart desires. Prices are about standard for this economy ranging from $3-5. Nice that they'll heat the pastries up for you by request. They also offer a few coffee drink options. I'll be back for more the next time I pass by a shop!

When I was looking at Phoenix, the spot kept popping up so I had to try it. I tried to tiramisu and…read moreit was very good. I wish I could've tried more flavors, but I couldn't take him with me on the flight. The service is very friendly. They talked about all of their flavors and provide a recommendations, but I was craving tiramisu. They have water and coffee and protein shakes or milk if you need something with your cheesecake The inside was wonderfully air condition and there's some seeds. If you wanna eat it in the store. It looks like a lot of people bought it to go though. If I was to come back, I would want to try the cheesecake and I recommend that you try it too!

Let's start with what they absolutely nailed, the cheesecake. This is the reason people keep coming…read moreback. It's smooth, rich without being too heavy, and the flavor actually develops as you eat it instead of just being one-note sweet. You can tell they take this part seriously. Leave it outside the fridge for an hour and watch that cheesecake melt on your tongue crystals (if you have the patience for that) Their rotating monthly flavors keeps things interesting, and you're not just stuck with the same lineup every time. Out of what I tried, the banana pudding one was easily a standout--super nostalgic, creamy, and just done right without being overly sweet. The coconut one was also up there, more subtle but still really clean and flavorful. Love me some coconut! They also have a punch card system--buy 9 slices, get the 10th free--which is a nice touch. It lowkey turns into a mission because once you've tried one flavor, you kinda want to work your way through all of them anyway. Now...the downside. The customer service just isn't great. It's not aggressive or anything, just noticeably lacking. There's not much warmth or engagement--it feels pretty transactional. For a place that clearly puts effort into their product, you'd expect at least a baseline level of hospitality, and it's just not really there. So overall, if you're going to Banhams, go for the cheesecake. The rotating flavors keep it fresh, the quality is legit, and it's definitely worth trying. Just don't expect much from the service side, and you'll enjoy it a lot more.

Paris Baguette specializes in "French-Asian" bakery items originating in South Korea…read more I'm familiar with their brand for many years now on the streets of New York. I didn't realize that actually opened in the West Coast first before making their way to the East Coast and rapidly expanding their chain. I know them for their cakes being light, airy and beautifully decorated. Most especially for the season or holiday. I recently tried their strawberry soft cake and it really retained the strawberry flavor. The texture was soft and most certainly airy while not being overly sweet. It made a great pair with coffee. Delicious! All items can be retrieved from the shelves and brought to the counter to check out with courteous staff.

If you visit H Mart, you will see Paris Baguette inside the building. If you like quality baked…read moregoods, this is the place to visit. I tried the strawberry cake. Soft, creamy and not too sweet. All their desserts will have you drooling. Everything in the bakery looks appealing. Shared parking outside and WiFi available.