Chefs Providence

It's heartening to witness the success of a small business like Chefs Providence, thriving without the conventional backing of local food critics, elaborate marketing campaigns, or the influence of social media. This authentic French bakery has become a cherished establishment among its supporters, flourishing organically through the enthusiastic word-of-mouth of its patrons.My heart overflows with joy and gratitude when I witness my friends, including those visiting for the first time, thoroughly enjoying the wide array of sweet and savory treats at Chefs Providence. These joyful gatherings, where the establishment's quality offerings and exceptional service meet the customers' appreciation and enjoyment, elevate the spirits and satisfaction of both the business and its consumers. A heartfelt thank you to my dear friends, and to Chef Maxime and Mama Sylvie, for making my day truly special.Each of my writings about Chefs Providence feels like a love letter, portraying the bakery as the epitome of authentic, top-quality French cuisine in Houston. Vanessa and I are always greeted with new surprises and delights with every visit. Among the many items we adore, this time, the Galette des Rois, a traditional French king cake ordered by Vanessa, stood out as the best we've ever experienced.This exquisite dessert is distinct from its more colorful New Orleans counterpart, focusing on simplicity and elegance. It consists of a delicate puff pastry crust filled with a rich frangipane, a creamy almond cream filling that is both sweet and slightly nutty in flavor. The frangipane here, made from scratch, has the perfect sweetness and complex notes that we have not found elsewhere. The Galette des Rois is adorned with a beautifully patterned top, scored with an intricate pattern, and brushed with a sweet glaze to give it a golden finish, making it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. We will special order this celebrated pastry again to mark the Epiphany at the beginning of January.Another delightful moment worth sharing is when Chef Maxime presented Vanessa with a custom-made Religieuse au Café, allowing her to enjoy her all-time favorite dessert fresh. Vanessa's generosity in sharing this treat with our friends, who declared it possibly the best pastry of their visit, filled me with immense happiness.Initially, I feared our metropolis might overlook such local treasures, but the diverse and continuous flow of clients into this charming bakery, all leaving with joyful smiles, reassures me. We aim to visit as often as we can, eagerly anticipating our next gathering.(I was enjoying the day so much that I didn't even take any pictures. I will have to wait for others to post them.)

Nice family from France runs the bakery. I had a delicious croque mon sieur. I ordered a latte that was fresh and hot. And then we got a baquet to go with it. The have three small tables outside the door.

Truly a family owned hidden gem. The service and pastries are absolutely incredible!! The owners were so welcoming and took the time to explain what they baked in the shop as well as the items that were imported in from France. I tried 3 different croissants: plain, chocolate, and almond. I also tried the bacon, potato, and onion quiche. I shared with my colleagues and we were all blown away by the freshness and taste of the ingredients. You will NOT find anything like this around here. I will definitely be back very soon.

We tried a bit of everything here, and if this was within a 15 minute drive, I would probably come regularly. The person working the store was very friendly and I wish them and their business well. However, while the pastries, chocolates, and bread (baguette and sourdough) were good and much better than grocery store offerings, they were not worth a long drive when we could instead go to Houston's top bakeries.

We ordered a chocolate mousse birthday cake with only a day's notice. Not only did they accommodate us but provided a beautiful and amazingly delicious cake. It was without a doubt the best cake we have ever had. We will definitely be back!!

Absolutely best experience amazing food I had the apple turnover and a croissant and customer service immaculate very good people, 10 out of 10 recommend.

This is a little Hidden gem French family owned bakery, located in spring Northwest Houston. The pasties are of the same qualities as those you will find traveling to Paris, France. The chocolate bonbons are made in the house in the respect of the tradition. The "pains au chocolat" and "almond croissants are nice and flaky and they are made with "Beurre de Baratte" real butter when most of the competitor will use margarine to reduce the cost.The quiche Lorraine and Croque Monsieur are also very tempting.Do not hesitate to stop by to say Bonjour! as they are very friendly and have some sweet macaroon or even just a few baguette, this bakery is worth the detour.

What a gem, hard to find but worth it. It's inside what looks to be an office building. They are also at the Woodlands farmers market on a Saturday morning.

Everything about this French bakery is fantastic! The coffee is delicious, the pastries, and bread. We were drawn in by the delicious smells while in this office building. Owned and operated by a French family who all came out to greet us and thank us. I hope we were successful in talking them into coming to the Cypress farmer's markets or even better yet opening a store there.

Wonderful authentic French bakery! It is family owned and every pastry is carefully prepared with the finest ingredients and love!