Colette French Pastries

I used to love this place so much. True authentic Parisienne food. Salad with lemon and olive oil, less sugary desserts and amazing quiches. The fresh and simple ingredients made these dishes devine.But...The thing about American food is that we overdo it. Too much salt, sugary pastries and frankly we overcomplicate ingredients, perhaps to hide the lack of freshness. It had been awhile since we had been to Collette's and when my husband and I went last weekend, we noticed a distinct difference in the food. It's become Americanized. I could hardly eat the quiche it was so over salted, the salad dressing seemed like a store bought balsamic, the baked goods looked overcooked and my husbands sandwich was meh. Sadly, this was not a meal we enjoyed and all the things we loved about Collette's in the past were not the same. This is another run of the mill America cafe doing French food poorly. I hate it for this place - it was so special and I hope they can find a way to return to the same authentic cooking there once was.

This place is in the heart of Alpharetta downtown. You have plenty of parking here, but it's on the road. You can't miss it. You have to visit this place for their handmade chocolates and bakery items. These people are genuinely very kind and nice Services. Awesome they even fixed our grapes when we felt it wasn't right. We also bought a bunch of other chocolates and Croissant they were super good. We would definitely like to come back here and try other sandwiches but make sure you come early because they run out of stuff very soon because they're so good and awesome. You will find an amazing inside this restaurant 2225 people seating they are so delicious Proved amazing. You should not miss this place. If you're in area for a quick grab or a breakfast or even a coffee

This prominent pastry shop offered beverages and fresh crepes as well. I got a cranberry white chocolate mousse, a distinctive combination and an indulgence. The pistachio croissant I took with me was quite sweet for pistachio, but good when eaten alone.The limitations of French cuisine for those with special dietary needs are typical, but for others there is plenty worth trying.

So glad I stumbled upon Colette French Pastry Cafe when visiting Alpharetta. We needed a caffeine fix, and a French bakery is generally a good bet for a decent treat to go along with it. The interior is very cozy with French (and more specifically Paris) theming and decor. They have one side with shelves of books that had a nice library type feel to it. The French music is a lovely touch as it let us escape to Paris for at least a little while as we enjoyed our drinks. They offer a French breakfast and even have Orangina on offer which is one of the more typical drink offerings you'll find at cafes in France.For drinks, we ordered a latte and a mocha...both were a solid 4.5/5, being strong, smooth, and robust, without being too sweet. It's recommended to get there early as they do run out of pastry and bakery items later in the morning. They had run out of the chocolate croissant we wanted to try, so we wound up going with the carrot cake (4/5). It wasn't as moist as I generally like carrot cake to be, but it was typical of European baking style, and I liked that it wasn't too sugary. The employees were all very engaging and friendly. Since Yelp doesn't allow half stars, I don't mind rounding up from 4.5 for my rating since we really enjoyed the ambiance and overall experience.

Always love to come here for a quick bit of sweet. This time came for a whole cake for hubby's birthday. We got the Plaisir - which is the creme brûlée, vanilla cream cheese cake. Don't get scared if you don't like cheese, you will love this. Light and fluffy, with the touch of caramel brûlée on top, love it! Love it love it! Well since we were there, my kiddo can't resist to satisfy their sweet tooth. Lemon mousse in a bubble cube form just makes you hold your fork and look at it for a while. Again their mousse is as light as cloud, with lemon flavor. Fall season can't resist anything pumpkin! Glossy candy pumpkin cake has some cranberry jam (if I didn't remember wrong) in the center. Always love the surprise and heart in each pastry.

Now they have Crepes both sweet & savory. Very good and chocolatey Nutella. New owners and the pastries are still good - eclairs & napoleon. Miss the mushroom pie/vente Hours truncated because of staffing issues. Tried to go on Sunday but they closed early. Check before going. They now have a rare books library on loan. Wow!

I had the most amazing croissant of my life I went in on Sunday afternoon and the place was busy, they have a few tables, a crepe station, and rare books. It has a light and airy feel to it. The service was wonderful and they had a great selection even late in the day. I am so excited to come and dine in soon.

Came here for lunch mid workday. The cafe is cute and the case of pastries is impressive! I decided to go for crepes, one savory and one sweet. It was definitely way too much food and i regretted finishing it, but it was delicious! I would prob come back for just the sweet crepe bc the savory ham and cheese (la complete) was a bit monotonous despite being tasty. It would be good to share it though! Will def be back to try some of the French pastries, looked just like a show case in Paris!

Pretty good pastries, tea was subpar, cashier was lovely. Definitely on the pricer side but I would definitely revisit to try other items the have!

This is hands down my favorite bakery in the area. It's a true authentic French bakery serving French pastries and food. It brings me back to France again. Everything is made fresh and you can taste the quality. They have a great selection of baked goods, drinks and dishes to satisfy any craving. My favorites are the baguettes, ham and cheese sandwich, the almond and chocolate croissant. My kids love the macarons. The coffee and drinks are great too. There is plenty of seating.Service is always top notch, they are incredibly nice and accommodating. There's cafe seating inside and outside.