Patisserie Poupon

As a long-time customer of this patisserie, I have experienced a range of highs and lows that make it a bit of a mixed bag. The cakes are consistently amazing! I love Royale, Cassis Mousse, and Opera. When it comes to pastries, it's hit or miss. When fresh out of the oven the spinach ricotta croissant, ham cheese croissant, and pain au chocolat are wonderfully delicious. However, there have been times when they were stale or old (right when they open in the morning!), which is disappointing. Given the steep prices, I expect a higher standard of freshness and quality. The customer service needs improvement. Many times I've encountered unfriendly or even rude staff. Smh.Another aspect to keep in mind is the location. The area around the patisserie doesn't feel very safe, so it's wise to be mindful when visiting. If you're willing to navigate these inconsistencies and embrace a bit of unpredictability, check it out!

Authentic French bakery. It is a little pricy but great for special occasion. Order by phone ahead if you need specific cake.

Got an excellent apple tart to take to a friend's Thanksgiving dinner at the last minute. Everyone loved it.

If you want to taste authentic french pastries you must head to Patisserie. Not only are the desserts delectable but they're gorgeous and easy on the eyes as well as the sweet tooth.

2 words Kouign Amman. This bakery stands the test of time with how delicious all of the items are here. All of the cookies, croissants, danish, and rolls I tried were amazing but without a doubt the star of the show for me was the Kougin Amman. It was perfectly flaky with a coating of glazed caramel and is what the phrase "party in your mouth" is coined for. I loved chatting with the lady helping us, she was so friendly and fun and I can't wait to come back for more.

A quaint bakery in an obscure part of the city in my opinion but oh my, their desserts are delicious (haven't tried any baked goods yet). They have a good selection of chilled desserts in their refrigerated section and a counter full of their bakery items. The few desserts I've tried are the strawberry fraisier, pistachio & coffee eclairs, and fruit tart - all have been so good! Nothing to rave about the decor but staff are friendly and provide efficient service.

I really enjoy pastry shops and am a bit of a francophile, so I was very excited that Patisserie Poupon was within walking distance of my hotel. Unfortunately, the closer you get to the shop, the sketchier the area. Luckily I was walking with two others and it was broad daylight, but otherwise I might have turned back and Ubered instead. The shop itself it very modest and if you didn't know it was there you could walk right past. Inside they have displays with cakes and their pastry items available for individual purchase, of which there were probably two dozen or more options. I got several items - opera, pistachio eclair, chocolate chip walnut cookie, Madeline, almond croissant, and pain au chocolat. My favorite item was the opera by far - super creamy with sweetness balanced by the bitter coffee cream. I am not a coffee lover, but really enjoyed this dessert. The rest of the items I honestly could've done without and have had better versions of elsewhere. I tried them all, but didn't finish them all. I think the shop is worth a pop-by if you're visiting but I am not sure I'd return if I lived in the area personally.

Upon a local recommendation I decided to order a birthday cake to brighten up my baby's day as she graduating and is reluctant to celebrate and I'm almost 3000 miles away. First, the delivery driver went above and beyond to make sure this cake was sent to my daughter's college dorm room, despite the security desk being a total pain about it, and not caring one way or another. My kid and her friends called me Oohing excited about how beautiful the cake was and heard back later it was just as delicious. Yes it ultimately was a really nice birthday and this cake made it so much more special! This is the Cake Royale, chocolate mousse, hazelnut meringue layer, more chocolate and hazelnuts.

I've been multiple times and everything I've tried has been AMAZING. The walnut danish is my absolute favorite but everything tastes great. I will be going back and recommend it to everyone.

We just tried a Fraisier the Crème pâtissière is not what it should be!And the Millefeuille has the appearance but Not the taste, again the Creme??Maybe a trip to France is needed for some serious update!Fabienne