Maison Alyzée

Super cute French patisserie in downtown Burlingame! Overall I really enjoyed the pastries / desserts that we got, but there were some details that could have been improved, and it was pretty expensive.My friend and I shared a kouign amann, pain au chocolate, a dessert called 100% pistachio, and a European hot chocolate. The pastries were pretty good, not the freshest I've had but still flaky and buttery. I liked the pistachio tart -- the pistachio crème was really smooth and I liked the chocolate shell. Hot chocolate was warm and thick, very European style. One of my qualms was that there weren't any labeled signs for any of the pastries in the case, so I had no idea what everything was and how much they were. For example, I saw a croissant that looked like pain au chocolat but the one they gave us was not what I was looking at. Also, the total was $40 which did catch me a little by surprise but was not unexpected. Furthermore, I'm not sure why our kouign amann was served to us upside down? The vibe is nice though, and there's some small tables outside to enjoy everything.

Maison adds glamour to Burlingame Ave. This French bakery has a nice welcoming modern European motif with white and black tile and elegant display of artistic pastries. There must be a better word for what you will encounter as you gaze upon the offerings. It's like a museum for artisan bakers. Enough of the eye candy. The taste is just as amazing as they look. Lite. Airy. Explosion of flavors. The expresso and tea selection are also top notch. I had an evening decaf cappuccino that gave me an OMG moment. It was full flavor with a hint of chocolate. The owners are usually serving customers. They are very friendly and attentive. Indoor and outdoor seating gives one the full Parisian experience. Perfect Yelp GradingThis is my rating system to help you gauge my rating. I feel it is a dis-service to over-inflate ratings. I don't want you to be disappointed with your experience. Ratings are based upon the kind of business and expectations. A business will be rated in consideration of its intended clients. A To-Go shop or hole-in-the-wall will be compared to similar businesses and rated thus. Anything under three stars is not worth mentioning. Meh. *** stars - Good overall. Some aspects are above the notch: food, service, and/or ambiance. Worth your time. **** Stars - Exceptional, short of perfect. ***** Stars - Perfect in all aspects. Food/Product Quality, Service, and Ambianceis is my rating system to help you gauge my rating. I feel it is a dis-service to over inflate ratings. I don't want you to be disappointed with your experience. Ratings are based upon the kind of business and expectations. A business will be rate in consideration of its intended clients. A To-Go shop or hole-in-the-wall will be compared to like businesses and rated thus. Anything under three stars is not worth mentioning. Meh. *** stars - Good overall. Some aspects are above the notch: food, service, and/or ambiance. Worth your time. **** Stars - Exceptional, short of perfect. ***** Stars - Perfect in all aspects. Food/Product quality, Service, and Ambiance

Nice presentation, but uninspiring and just bland. My colleague had Tiramisu and I had the Signature Chocolate Tart. I dropped my colleague, a chef, back at the Westin and I continued on home to Berkeley in anticipation of what I had purchased. I was thinking maybe I can add this to my reserve list (e.g. B. Patisserie) of patisserie's I frequent when not preparing pastry myself. I was extremely disappointed as well as my colleague who presents Chef Tables at Sky Lounges all over the US.

I really like this place for coffee and pastries. The quality is very good. However, the service is pretty bad. They always have a long slow line and aren't good about cleaning up tables . It looks like they have people doing too many different things like serving, cashier or making drinks so it's inefficient. This last time they took forever when it wasn't too busy and forgot the order. I had to ask and they went back to get it. I've been to the other location too. Like I said, the coffee and pastries are very good but it's very expensive and the service makes it not worth it.

Maison Alyzee has a lot going for it, especially if you're a fan of beautifully crafted pastries with some serious French flair. I popped in for a quick sweet fix and went with the **lemon tart** and **coffee eclair**--two items that instantly caught my eye from the pastry case.Let's start with the **lemon tart**. Wow, this was *amazing*. The balance of tart and sweet was *chef's kiss* perfection--bright, tangy, and just sweet enough without being overwhelming. The crust was light and buttery, the filling smooth and zesty, and every bite was a little burst of sunshine. If you're a lemon dessert lover, this is definitely worth the visit.The **coffee eclair** was a bit more decadent. The eclair itself was perfectly light and airy, and the highlight was those **chocolatized coffee beans**--seriously, those beans were next level. They added such a rich, deep coffee flavor that blended beautifully with the creamy filling. This was a rich, indulgent treat that had me feeling pretty fancy, but also a little guilty after a few bites (in the best way possible).That being said, the service didn't really match the quality of the pastries. I was hoping for a warmer, more welcoming experience, but the staff wasn't particularly kind or patient. Maybe they were having an off day, but I was a bit disappointed by the lack of warmth and attentiveness, especially for a place that's as polished as Maison Alyzee. It's not a huge deal, but it definitely left a bit of a sour taste in my mouth, pun intended. Overall, the pastries were stellar, but the service could definitely use some improvement. I'd still come back for that lemon tart and eclair, but I'll go in with slightly lower expectations for the hospitality. If you're in the mood for a truly delicious treat and don't mind a bit of attitude, Maison Alyzee's pastry game is on point.

Stopped by here before dinner for a quick coffee to warm up, but decided on tea and couldn't resist their pastries. I had their hazelnut chocolate cake with one of their fruit flavored teas. I had to buy their chocolate croissant, tea sampler box, and a few jars of their jams. The cake and tea were delicious! I wasn't a fan of their croissants and kouign Anna's, but their cakes were the best! Overall, cute little cafe on Burlingame's main strip with friendly and helpful service.

Overpriced tiny desserts are my kryptonite... how could you resist the bright ambiance, fancy French name and gold foiled paper discs? At 6:30pm, it was impressive to see a good amount of selection and it took me awhile to decide what I wanted to blow my diet over. Honestly I could've order one of everything because everything just looked so perfectly enticing. Paris Brest $10.75Almond and hazelnut creamHarmony $10.50Milk chocolate mousse, praline crust, dark chocolate brownie, milk chocolate glazeOh my... the little piece of Harmony was divine and that really tempted me to get more of whatever else they have!! I honestly don't know how people savor their desserts because I apparently have zero impulse control. I appreciate the ambiance of dining on real plates with utensils. They also have fresh water on self serve tap and the bathrooms are nice. I think the employees could use a little more customer service training. For starters they could learn to be more warm and inviting. I understand they're probably just students from the nearby high school but you gotta start somewhere to learn proper customer service, especially considering the clientele and atmosphere of Burlingame Ave.

Maison Alyzée makes the best cakes around that are not too sweet! I have tried three of their cakes, the Mojito ($11 for an individual cake), Black Forest ($11 for an individual cake) and the Christmas Pistachio Raspberry Log ($60 for a 6.75 inch cake for 4-6 people). I can't say which one is my favorite because they are all really good, but the Mojito is definitely unique. If you are craving something sweet, definitely try one of their cakes!

Great place to enjoy your coffee, French style! The coffee is excellent--I tried both the cortado and cappuccino, and they were delightful. What I loved most was the ambiance--fresh, bright, and full of light, with white marble and fresh flowers. You just can't resist the temptation to step inside!

Very limited and artificial tasting macarons. Probably the worst I've had at a bakery. The service didn't feel warm. The vibe on the block on a sunny day is nice, though.