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The Parisians are just as crazy about their social media....especially restaurants and bakeries On the way to Giverny one of my family members demanded that we stop and try the French Bastards (funny. I thought it said the French Batards). Of course she had seen it on social media and the pictures look stunning. Oh yes, their bakes are quite good. Are they better than most? I'd say they're very good but not stunning. If you're close by try them out.
Welp, catchy name - small shop, and we wanted croissants on our last day in Paris at a local bakery. Our hotel breakfast offers delicious croissants and other pastries, really good ones! So we didn't feel the need to find a boulangerie however it's my sister's 1st time (my 4th) in Paris... say less. She needs a comparison. Quick walk, landed us here at The French Bastards. There are 2 small tables out front but they were taken. We grabbed 2 croissants, and a matcha cookie to go. Line moved fast. Say "Bonjour" and asked for your goods. Paid in cash - bc, card will have 4% added. Croissants were good - flakey, crispy outside and soft inside, shiny with buttery goodness. The matcha cookie was a "blah"... couldn't taste the matcha but tasted too greasy or too much baking powder... bc my stomach felt queasy after 2 bites. Went to trash. Pro Tip: cash goes into the slots of the machine, it will spit out the change. Be sure to collect.
More of an American-style bakery, the French Bastards serve creative and novel pastries. We tried their Cream Donut and Cookie Pastry. The Cream Donut was fluffy and covered with crispy sugar. The pistachio cream filling inside was a bit too rich for me. The Cookie Pastry was rich. Unqiuely topped with a gooey chocolate chip cookie but that made the pastry a bit soggy.
I visited this bakery because a friend highly recommended it, and I was not disappointed. The place isn't very big, with just a few tables inside, but it's nicely designed in a modern style and was perfectly clean when I visited. The girls working there were friendly, and one of them spoke good English. The selection of fresh bread, baguettes, croissants, and other baked goods and desserts is large. Everything looked very nice and smelled fresh and rich. I decided to try a ham and cheese roll along with a pistachio eclair - both were delicious! The ham and cheese roll was soft; the cheese they used was very flavorful. The pistachio eclair had a rich, smooth, and super flavorful pistachio cream inside, and I absolutely loved it. For drinks, unfortunately, the choice is limited, so I went with bottled orange juice, and the brand they sell was very good. Price-wise, the bakery is quite reasonable. They also accept all major credit cards and Apple Pay, which is a plus. As far as I know, this bakery has multiple locations around Paris, making it easier to visit. I can absolutely recommend visiting this bakery chain if you're looking to grab some light traditional French baked goods or just a sweet treat.
This is a review for the location in Marias (5 Rue du Temple) near Hotel de Ville. We came here twice a day for four days while staying in Paris to the point we knew all the staff and tried almost every pastry. We absolutely LOVED this place. Service is great, rarely a line but even so it goes fast. FYI: the inside is small so everything is to-go. Every morning we grabbed morning pastries. We particularly loved the croissants, Kouign-amann, rose brioche, sucre cruffin, and pistachio babka. The flan, lemon meringue, chocolate pear tart were also very good. Then we came back late morning/afternoon and they bring out more savory stuff like sandwiches. The burrata sun-dried tomato pesto sandwich IS SO GOOD. I also tried the chicken salad bagel sandwich and that hit the spot. The bagel is not dense like American bagels, it is perfect, not soggy, and the lettuce was fresh. The savory bread rolls are fine, but I preferred the sandwiches over those. Then in the late afternoon/early evening we would often pick up a baguette and then stop by a nearby market for some cheese and wine. If you stop by too late the baguettes get a little stale (understandable because they don't keep baking them late into the evening!) but it was still more than adequate for our purposes. Coffee here is average, convenient to have in the mornings. The star of the show here is definitely the pastries and sandwiches.
Fantastic dessert spot and friendly owner. We tried the lemon meringue , chocolate eclair and vanilla tart with a couple cups of coffee. Everything was amazing , the chocolate eclair was so flavorful and had fantastic creamy chocolate filling inside. The lemon meringue was so creamy and perfectly crusty on the outside , I will definitely come back soon. The ambiance is great , it's a small spot but lines form quickly. Highly recommend this spot
My first croissant in Paris and it did NOT disappoint!!! Let me rave about this croissant. Soo many options to choose from but I got a plain one for under €2. I swear life got a little brighter after I tried it. The croissant was buttery, flaky, chewy, and soul filling. And like a local, I had to dip it into my cappuccino. If I lived here, I would probably be a regular. A tragedy that I was not able to try the other pastries. Forever a dream in my head.
There's hype for this place and it's well deserved. I came at 6pm and there was no line and a lot of stock left. Loves: + The chocolate cruffin (3.90e) is so worth the hype. The chocolate ganache is an amazing touch and adds sweetness to the more muted cruffin. There is a plain sugar one too but if it's your first time, get the chocolate. + Beyond the popular cruffins there are so many other pastries to choose from! + Cute shop but it's really for going in and out. I wouldn't hesitate to come back for another cruffin. Hell yeah.
All of the pastries I had from here were super delicious and creative. The cookie roll croissant definitely fills you up, but in a good way. It was just perfectly chocolatey and the combination of textures was chefs kiss. The chocolate babka was also super good and flavorful. I'm really happy that I visited this bakery on my trip to Paris and I encourage others to do so as well.
Wasn't in here long enough to truly get a good look at all the yum. I honestly don't even remember what my pastry was called but it gave off cronut vibes and boy was it good. Cinnamon and sugar and flaky... I grabbed it on the go because we were catching a bus, but I would've loved to have more time. They were quick here because they had no wait. It was hot, though... so not like you want to stand around in there anyway.
Another fave! The croissants here are excellent -- definitely worth the visit on their own. That said, the jambon beurre was just okay. The culprit? The baguette itself was super soft with zero crunch -- which, for a place called La Baguette, is a bit of a crime. A proper jambon beurre lives and dies by that crispy crust, and this one just didn't deliver. Come for the croissants, maybe skip the sandwiches until they sort out their bread game read more
We came here on a rainy Sunday afternoon while visiting Paris. We had coffee and shared a slice of the Tarte Pomme Pistiache which is an apple tart with a pistachio-based filling in a buttery pastry crust. The sweetness was just perfect to complement my cup of Cafe Americano. The Brioche Carbon Poulet was this savory chicken sandwich made with Brioche carbon (often called charcoal brioche) which is a specialized, jet-black gourmet burger bun made by adding activated charcoal powder to a traditional, buttery French brioche batter. We also tried the Focaccia Jambon Cru which is a popular open-face sandwich featuring soft, olive-oil-rich focaccia bread filled with raw, dry-cured ham or prosciutto. It was topped with mozzarella, arugula, and tomatoes. For both sandwiches we loved the big piece of sun-dried tomatoes which gave a hearty flavor to our lunch. We ordered water and it came in cans. The lady behind the counter did not engage much, could be due to the language barrier. The interior of the cafe is cozy. Merchandise was on display and it's all self-service. Would certainly be back to try other pastries and tasty creations. read more
The French Bastards was one of the many patisseries that were recommended to me to try out in Paris. I believe I found this one via social media, but regardless it was sitting in my bookmarks. We had finished up some sightseeing and were looking for some sustenance, so we decided to head here before heading back to the hotel for a breather. Right from the jump, French Bastards draws you in due to the catchy name. There are actually several locations in Paris, but from what I could gather the offerings are pretty much the same at all the spots. The space is small - there's really only enough space for a small queue with the rest of the area being taken up by the ordering counter and production in the back. They had a good selection of sweet and savory bakes, plus a variety of sandwiches. We decided on three bakes and one sandwich - quiche Lorraine, caramel crumb, citrus meringue, and a ham sandwich on a bagel. All the pastries were great - they tasted fresh and had good flavor. The weakest for me was the sandwich - I didn't think it was substantial enough, it needed more protein and the bagel was a little flimsy. My perception may be off though as I'm used to NYC bagels. Service was good, they were friendly and we were taken care of swiftly. Overall, another hit in my book when it comes to Parisian patisseries. I would definitely consider returning next time I'm in the city. read more
23 hours ago
The Parisians are just as crazy about their social media....especially restaurants and bakeries On the way to Giverny one of my family members demanded that we stop and try the French Bastards (funny. I thought it said the French Batards). Of course she had seen it on social media and the pictures look stunning. Oh yes, their bakes are quite good. Are they better than most? I'd say they're very good but not stunning. If you're close by try them out. read more
Welp, catchy name - small shop, and we wanted croissants on our last day in Paris at a local bakery. Our hotel breakfast offers delicious croissants and other pastries, really good ones! So we didn't feel the need to find a boulangerie however it's my sister's 1st time (my 4th) in Paris... say less. She needs a comparison. Quick walk, landed us here at The French Bastards. There are 2 small tables out front but they were taken. We grabbed 2 croissants, and a matcha cookie to go. Line moved fast. Say "Bonjour" and asked for your goods. Paid in cash - bc, card will have 4% added. Croissants were good - flakey, crispy outside and soft inside, shiny with buttery goodness. The matcha cookie was a "blah"... couldn't taste the matcha but tasted too greasy or too much baking powder... bc my stomach felt queasy after 2 bites. Went to trash. Pro Tip: cash goes into the slots of the machine, it will spit out the change. Be sure to collect. read more
More of an American-style bakery, the French Bastards serve creative and novel pastries. We tried their Cream Donut and Cookie Pastry. The Cream Donut was fluffy and covered with crispy sugar. The pistachio cream filling inside was a bit too rich for me. The Cookie Pastry was rich. Unqiuely topped with a gooey chocolate chip cookie but that made the pastry a bit soggy. read more
I visited this bakery because a friend highly recommended it, and I was not disappointed. The place isn't very big, with just a few tables inside, but it's nicely designed in a modern style and was perfectly clean when I visited. The girls working there were friendly, and one of them spoke good English. The selection of fresh bread, baguettes, croissants, and other baked goods and desserts is large. Everything looked very nice and smelled fresh and rich. I decided to try a ham and cheese roll along with a pistachio eclair - both were delicious! The ham and cheese roll was soft; the cheese they used was very flavorful. The pistachio eclair had a rich, smooth, and super flavorful pistachio cream inside, and I absolutely loved it. For drinks, unfortunately, the choice is limited, so I went with bottled orange juice, and the brand they sell was very good. Price-wise, the bakery is quite reasonable. They also accept all major credit cards and Apple Pay, which is a plus. As far as I know, this bakery has multiple locations around Paris, making it easier to visit. I can absolutely recommend visiting this bakery chain if you're looking to grab some light traditional French baked goods or just a sweet treat. read more
1 year ago
Amazing pastries not too far from le meridien etoile and the Hyatt regency near palais du congress. The original croissant, pain Au chocolates and the babka pistache were all incredible. We visited this pastry shop twice since it was so good on this trip. read more
23 days ago
This is a review for the location in Marias (5 Rue du Temple) near Hotel de Ville. We came here twice a day for four days while staying in Paris to the point we knew all the staff and tried almost every pastry. We absolutely LOVED this place. Service is great, rarely a line but even so it goes fast. FYI: the inside is small so everything is to-go. Every morning we grabbed morning pastries. We particularly loved the croissants, Kouign-amann, rose brioche, sucre cruffin, and pistachio babka. The flan, lemon meringue, chocolate pear tart were also very good. Then we came back late morning/afternoon and they bring out more savory stuff like sandwiches. The burrata sun-dried tomato pesto sandwich IS SO GOOD. I also tried the chicken salad bagel sandwich and that hit the spot. The bagel is not dense like American bagels, it is perfect, not soggy, and the lettuce was fresh. The savory bread rolls are fine, but I preferred the sandwiches over those. Then in the late afternoon/early evening we would often pick up a baguette and then stop by a nearby market for some cheese and wine. If you stop by too late the baguettes get a little stale (understandable because they don't keep baking them late into the evening!) but it was still more than adequate for our purposes. Coffee here is average, convenient to have in the mornings. The star of the show here is definitely the pastries and sandwiches. read more
Fantastic dessert spot and friendly owner. We tried the lemon meringue , chocolate eclair and vanilla tart with a couple cups of coffee. Everything was amazing , the chocolate eclair was so flavorful and had fantastic creamy chocolate filling inside. The lemon meringue was so creamy and perfectly crusty on the outside , I will definitely come back soon. The ambiance is great , it's a small spot but lines form quickly. Highly recommend this spot read more
My first croissant in Paris and it did NOT disappoint!!! Let me rave about this croissant. Soo many options to choose from but I got a plain one for under €2. I swear life got a little brighter after I tried it. The croissant was buttery, flaky, chewy, and soul filling. And like a local, I had to dip it into my cappuccino. If I lived here, I would probably be a regular. A tragedy that I was not able to try the other pastries. Forever a dream in my head. read more
There's hype for this place and it's well deserved. I came at 6pm and there was no line and a lot of stock left. Loves: + The chocolate cruffin (3.90e) is so worth the hype. The chocolate ganache is an amazing touch and adds sweetness to the more muted cruffin. There is a plain sugar one too but if it's your first time, get the chocolate. + Beyond the popular cruffins there are so many other pastries to choose from! + Cute shop but it's really for going in and out. I wouldn't hesitate to come back for another cruffin. Hell yeah. read more
All of the pastries I had from here were super delicious and creative. The cookie roll croissant definitely fills you up, but in a good way. It was just perfectly chocolatey and the combination of textures was chefs kiss. The chocolate babka was also super good and flavorful. I'm really happy that I visited this bakery on my trip to Paris and I encourage others to do so as well. read more
2 years ago
Wasn't in here long enough to truly get a good look at all the yum. I honestly don't even remember what my pastry was called but it gave off cronut vibes and boy was it good. Cinnamon and sugar and flaky... I grabbed it on the go because we were catching a bus, but I would've loved to have more time. They were quick here because they had no wait. It was hot, though... so not like you want to stand around in there anyway. read more
1 year ago
9 months ago
Seriously delicious. I came back here multiple times to try something new daily. Definitely would recommend to anyone read more
2 years ago
Lovely quaint boulangerie et patisserie in Paris. Everything was excellent from the convenient location, service, decor, coffee and amazing cruffin. They had an assortment of breads and pastries. The cruffin was hands down the best I have ever had. The coffee was great too. Definitely worth the walk from my hotel. I did not see a lot of seating inside so great to takeaway. read more
9 months ago
I stopped at this busy bakery because it was near my destination, had a cheeky name and was highly rated by David Liebowitz (who is a delight BTW). It was lunch time and there was a mighty line - I probably should have grabbed one of their enormous sandwiches, served on brioche but I wasn't "that hungry". I opted for a pain au chocolat and it was fine - a little dry. I've had worse, and I've had a lot better. Get a sandwich. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I wish I could give this shop 100 stars. I absolutely loved their pastries. I stopped by here just about every other day during my trip to Paris. I couldn't get enough. Although I'm not an eclair fan their eclairs have great textures and flavors. The shop is small and the staff helpful. Wish I had this place back home. read more
1 year ago
i visited the french bastards three times during my 3 day trip to paris! they have a wide assortment of really delicious looking pastries for an affordable price! each time i visited, the employees were very friendly. there's a few indoor stools and a bench as well as a few outside tables. sometimes there is a queue but it goes very fast! // chocolate cruffin // my favorite item i got! it was a light flakey chocolate pastry with very dense rich chocolate paste as a filling. yum! // chocolate pistachio roll // this roll was good, it tasted like chocolate and was light. it looks very beautiful with the green pistachio, though i wish it had more pistachio flavor in addition to the sprinkled pistachio garnish. // chocolate eclair // this eclair was chocolatey and had a dense chocolate cream filling that was more like mousse or thick chocolate paste than cream or custard (if that is what you are expecting) read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
2 years ago
The service was amazing, employees were really friendly and gave recommendations and helped us order a combo meal. The sandwiches were delicious and the chocolate desserts were good and sooo filling - we could not finish. The cafe has a great vibe and is a great stop for a meal or a snack. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
We come here and this place never disappoint, everything we got from this place was delicious, I will recommend this place to all my family and friends, and my client. One of my lost to try in Paris.. read more
Fantastic -- of the 15+ different croissants I've tried during my vacations in Paris this one is tops -- tried it three different occasions and each time it's been perfectly flaky, not a bit dry and not a bit chewy. Outstanding. The other baked goods are similarly good though I've not tried the charcoal bread yet (hopefully one day soon). read more
2 years ago
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