Stopped by yesterday (Saturday) at Mademoiselle Collette after attending a downtown event after a friend (who’s been here before) suggested we check it out—and I’m so glad we did. The café has a cozy, casual vibe that immediately makes you feel welcome.
I tried two of the Yule Logs (guava and raspberry with cocoa), and from the viennoiseries we ordered the almond chocolate, chausson suisse, and palmier—recommended by Kim, who was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Everything was delicious and clearly made with care.
Customer service was excellent. The cashier kindly answered all of our questions and quickly packed up our order. My latte took a bit longer, which was completely understandable with such a small team (3 girls) and a line out the door. A little extra help during busy moments could make the experience even better.
Definitely worth the wait, and I’ll absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler Ellis
I had the avocado toast and it was fantastic. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Definitely found a gem in Redwood City.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aleksandr Kuznetcov
Probably the best avocado toast in the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Almond Croissant
Victor
After seeing time and time again how well the Mademoiselle Colette team works together I decided to leave a well deserved review that should get the point across to you, the consumer, on why this place is great. Are you wondering if this place is worth your time? My answer is: ABSOLUTELY!!! Without a shadow of a doubt. Is it pricier than other places? Yes. Naturally, the quality is significantly better as well. Paired with the experience, it is well justified!
Parking is a little tricky but worth the effort. Again, amazing food and staff! Don’t settle for less.
They even have QR codes on the table so you don’t have to go visit the register if you don’t want to. They bring everything to you! Which I promise you’ll regret because their staff is one of a kind.
Since we’re talking about staff, they are very friendly and professional, the food and coffee are crafted with love and care. We often return to chat with the manager, Raphael. A great guy! He makes you feel at home while you’re technically in France at the same time haha!
Overall, this place is 100% worth your time. Looking for somewhere to study? Here you go. Looking for somewhere to hold a meeting and impress your guests? Couldn’t find anywhere better on earth even if you tried. Don’t miss the chance to visit this place!!
Give them a shot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Patel
Had to update my review. Soggy pastries this morning. Does not justify the cost.
Casi F
Really delightful selection of pastries that look as good as they taste! Coffee was also expertly prepared, and the staff was hustling hard when faced with a busy line. Finding this place was a happy accident but we would definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Almond Tso
Perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cinee C.
All bake goods are delicious. Drinks are good as well. Go early for better selection, once it sold out it doesn't get replenished.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Lysa Herrera
I, personally, think this place is a bit overrated 😕. My kid, however, loves it and is the only reason we keep coming back. My daughter always gets a croissant, few macarons, and something new to try out. She has liked everything but the flan and lemon loaf (her yaya loved the lemon loaf!) .. the loaves taste like cheese with barely a hint of lemon (marble is ok). Reminds me of a salvadorean quesadilla (sweet cheese bread/cornbread like..). idk. Everything is visually appealing, I just don't care for it. BUT my kid does! I do appreciate that pastries aren't very sweet. Also, if you love croissants, definitely give them a try. Those are very good. I did also like the basque cheesecake. Service is sometimes slow, but it does get very busy. Atmosphere is nice. It's a cute place with indoor and outdoor seating. The Latinas that work there a very kind. They are the only ones that ever ask if we have questions and to take our time which is nice when you have a kid that's indecisive lol. Much appreciated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butter Croissant
Hendrick Lee
Convenient location in the heart of downtown Redwood City. There are street and garage / lot options around for parking (note they are paid options), and even a bike rack in front of the shop if you ride over. There are both inside and outside seating options, though the inside has limited seating options which isn't conducive to meeting someone and hanging out. I noticed there seemed to be single people in tables for 2+ people (tough for employees to do anything about that). When we went, only about 1/3 of their tables outside were shaded - no one was sitting in the unshaded seats as it was quite hot in the direct sun.
I only had coffee when I went, specifically a macaron latte. It was good - not overly sweet, and the base coffee / beans tasted like they were high quality. The shop wasn't too busy, and we got our coffees within a few minutes of placing our order.
The pastries looked amazing, and they are definitely something I plan to order and try when I go back next time. It looks like they have several locations around the Bay Area, so I'm excited to try another location next time.
Ambiance: Lovely setting with both indoor seating and a cozy backyard area. It’s charming but can get quite busy, so expect a wait, especially during peak hours. Not the best spot for large gatherings, but great for smaller groups or a relaxed meal.
Customer Service: The staff are friendly and welcoming, making the experience pleasant even when the place is crowded. They do offer a high chair for little ones, though there’s no dedicated kids’ menu.
Food: Very good selection of food and pastries, with fresh flavors and tempting options for any time of day. Definitely worth the wait if you have the time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Angel Velarde
So the almond croissant filled with chocolate chip is a must. Also ordered the breakfast sandwich. Ordered the cafe Ole and Signature latte (w/almond syrup).
There’s lots of reason to come back and try more options.
Douglas Vendas Faget
I've been to this place a couple of times and had a good experience overall. Unfortunately, today I ordered a chocolate tart to go. When I opened the box at home, flies were trapped inside with the tart. It is unlikely that the flies got inside the box while I was walking from the store to my car and driving home. I didn't open the box on my way home. So the flies were trapped inside during packaging at the store. Not coming back. It's really disappointing. A fly can be better visualized on the video.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Papireddygari Maneesha
Matcha latte was so bad. Chalky and tasteless ( definitely not ceremonial grade). Such a shame.
Stopped by yesterday (Saturday) at Mademoiselle Collette after attending a downtown event after a friend (who’s been here before) suggested we check it out—and I’m so glad we did. The café has a cozy, casual vibe that immediately makes you feel welcome.
I tried two of the Yule Logs (guava and raspberry with cocoa), and from the viennoiseries we ordered the almond chocolate, chausson suisse, and palmier—recommended by Kim, who was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Everything was delicious and clearly made with care.
Customer service was excellent. The cashier kindly answered all of our questions and quickly packed up our order. My latte took a bit longer, which was completely understandable with such a small team (3 girls) and a line out the door. A little extra help during busy moments could make the experience even better.
Definitely worth the wait, and I’ll absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the avocado toast and it was fantastic. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Definitely found a gem in Redwood City.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably the best avocado toast in the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Almond Croissant
After seeing time and time again how well the Mademoiselle Colette team works together I decided to leave a well deserved review that should get the point across to you, the consumer, on why this place is great. Are you wondering if this place is worth your time? My answer is: ABSOLUTELY!!! Without a shadow of a doubt.
Is it pricier than other places? Yes. Naturally, the quality is significantly better as well. Paired with the experience, it is well justified!
Parking is a little tricky but worth the effort. Again, amazing food and staff! Don’t settle for less.
They even have QR codes on the table so you don’t have to go visit the register if you don’t want to. They bring everything to you! Which I promise you’ll regret because their staff is one of a kind.
Since we’re talking about staff, they are very friendly and professional, the food and coffee are crafted with love and care. We often return to chat with the manager, Raphael. A great guy! He makes you feel at home while you’re technically in France at the same time haha!
Overall, this place is 100% worth your time. Looking for somewhere to study? Here you go.
Looking for somewhere to hold a meeting and impress your guests? Couldn’t find anywhere better on earth even if you tried.
Don’t miss the chance to visit this place!!
Give them a shot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had to update my review. Soggy pastries this morning. Does not justify the cost.
Really delightful selection of pastries that look as good as they taste! Coffee was also expertly prepared, and the staff was hustling hard when faced with a busy line. Finding this place was a happy accident but we would definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All bake goods are delicious. Drinks are good as well. Go early for better selection, once it sold out it doesn't get replenished.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
I, personally, think this place is a bit overrated 😕. My kid, however, loves it and is the only reason we keep coming back. My daughter always gets a croissant, few macarons, and something new to try out. She has liked everything but the flan and lemon loaf (her yaya loved the lemon loaf!) .. the loaves taste like cheese with barely a hint of lemon (marble is ok). Reminds me of a salvadorean quesadilla (sweet cheese bread/cornbread like..). idk. Everything is visually appealing, I just don't care for it. BUT my kid does! I do appreciate that pastries aren't very sweet. Also, if you love croissants, definitely give them a try. Those are very good. I did also like the basque cheesecake. Service is sometimes slow, but it does get very busy. Atmosphere is nice. It's a cute place with indoor and outdoor seating. The Latinas that work there a very kind. They are the only ones that ever ask if we have questions and to take our time which is nice when you have a kid that's indecisive lol. Much appreciated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butter Croissant
Convenient location in the heart of downtown Redwood City. There are street and garage / lot options around for parking (note they are paid options), and even a bike rack in front of the shop if you ride over. There are both inside and outside seating options, though the inside has limited seating options which isn't conducive to meeting someone and hanging out. I noticed there seemed to be single people in tables for 2+ people (tough for employees to do anything about that). When we went, only about 1/3 of their tables outside were shaded - no one was sitting in the unshaded seats as it was quite hot in the direct sun.
I only had coffee when I went, specifically a macaron latte. It was good - not overly sweet, and the base coffee / beans tasted like they were high quality. The shop wasn't too busy, and we got our coffees within a few minutes of placing our order.
The pastries looked amazing, and they are definitely something I plan to order and try when I go back next time. It looks like they have several locations around the Bay Area, so I'm excited to try another location next time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Ambiance: Lovely setting with both indoor seating and a cozy backyard area. It’s charming but can get quite busy, so expect a wait, especially during peak hours. Not the best spot for large gatherings, but great for smaller groups or a relaxed meal.
Customer Service: The staff are friendly and welcoming, making the experience pleasant even when the place is crowded. They do offer a high chair for little ones, though there’s no dedicated kids’ menu.
Food: Very good selection of food and pastries, with fresh flavors and tempting options for any time of day. Definitely worth the wait if you have the time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
So the almond croissant filled with chocolate chip is a must. Also ordered the breakfast sandwich. Ordered the cafe Ole and Signature latte (w/almond syrup).
There’s lots of reason to come back and try more options.
I've been to this place a couple of times and had a good experience overall. Unfortunately, today I ordered a chocolate tart to go. When I opened the box at home, flies were trapped inside with the tart.
It is unlikely that the flies got inside the box while I was walking from the store to my car and driving home. I didn't open the box on my way home. So the flies were trapped inside during packaging at the store. Not coming back. It's really disappointing. A fly can be better visualized on the video.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Matcha latte was so bad. Chalky and tasteless ( definitely not ceremonial grade). Such a shame.
Food: 1
Fancy. French. Expensive. Worth every penny.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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