4.4
Superb
111 Reviews
517 Columbus Avenue, Boston
Customers’ favorites
- Croissant Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Tarts & Canelé
- Chocolate Croissant
- Chocolate Cake
“Colette is a clean and compact cafe with an extensive selection of French-style pastries and breads, a coffee menu, as well as a handful of savory lunch offerings. On my first visit, upon scoping out the bakery display case, I became a little indecisve...it all sounded delicious and looked freshly baked. I needed a moment to deliberate before I settled on two options: the popular pain au chocolat and their commended candele. I have to say, the pain au chocolat was not exactly my cup of tea. A bit too airy for my tastes and the chocolate was flavorful but scant. I gave up on it after a couple of bites. Not for me. The candele, however, was exquisite. I don't normally gravitate towards these types of pastries, but the interplay of textures between the chewy exterior and the soft center made me glad I took a chance on it. It made for a perfect complement to my cafe au lait. I would return for another in the future. The ambience of the cafe was polished and clean, with a small seating area. However, it was extremely cold and not very pleasant to sit inside. The service also had a chilly disposition, to be quite honest, and I didn't feel particularly welcome here. Overall, I'd consider it a mixed bag. The pastries show a degree of craftsmanship that I admire, but the ambiance and service left something to be desired.”