The Ferrero Rocher that they make are terrible . Like chalk. Maybe old? So dry and tasted stale. Not done. Bought the frozen beef bourgeon absolutely terrible. Why are the vegetables CRUNCHY? Everyone talks so highly of this place. Why? Too much product to be fresh.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Jeremy Yocum
The name "Le French Tart" is misleading, because this place should be called "The American Flake."
I made a Grubhub order from this here for two croissant egg sandwiches and two turnovers.
First off, it took 90 minutes for the order to come when the estimated time was 25 to 35 minutes — so our wait was almost three times what we were originally told.
Secondly, as anyone would expect, the croissants were ice cold and inedible. Which makes no sense, because I watched the tracking on this. The driver waited at the restaurant for almost 30 minutes before he left, and it only took him seven minutes to drive here from the restaurant. Nevertheless the food was as cold as if it had been made last yesterday and left outside overnight in the winter evening.
Thirdly, the croissant sandwiches might as well have been made at Dunkin' — American cheese, what might as well have been microwaved eggs, and a meager hint of bacon added in. What kind of French place uses AMERICAN CHEESE?
Fourth problem: The "turnovers" were brick-hard and crumbled into pieces with every attempt of a bite.
I'm deeply disappointed that I decided to give this place a chance today.
Food: 1
I B
I’ve ordered croissant with ham and cheese. Instead I’ve got croissant with ham and jam. How it’s even possible to eat???
Marina
If you are looking for a small snack or dessert it is perfect, not memorable but ok!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
C'est du désir
I ordered a mini quiche from the display and they said they'd heat it up for me. After about 10 min someone from the kitchen came out and asked if I was waiting for something then returned to the back. After another 15 min, I asked the cashier for a refund and she went and retrieved the quiche from the back. Mind you, it wasn't busy at all. The service has always been really slow but it's gotten worse. I'm giving up on what was once my local fave.
Additionally, they're upselling widely across the menu here. They charge an additional $1 if you want almond or oat milk in your coffee. Common charge is .50-$1 only in milk-heavy drinks like au laits but not a regular cup of joe! Average coffee has 2oz of milk in it. Can you imagine making $32 off a 64oz carton of almond milk?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Sylvia Rupani-Smith
9/01/24: Based on this bakery alone I can safely say that the French do everything right: the food may look simple, but there’s elegance in that simplicity. It’s called restraint, knowing how many ingredients to use and not one more.
Tonight I took home two sandwiches on baguette: fig and brie and Saucisson Sec, cornichons with butter. they were not huge, they were not packed with ingredients, they had exactly what I mentioned in their description- and that was just right.
That is what makes this place worth many a visit. The bakers know exactly how to apply that elegant touch to everything that they do. Be sure to try this vastly underrated spot, or you will surely regret it.
FIRST REVIEW:
drop in for the croissants and find yourself unexpectedly in some Parisian grocery. the croissants are buttery, flaky, deliciousness; do try the ham, fig and brie! my kid loves the pain au chocolat. also a great place to get rose water and goat soap at reasonable prices. totally unexpected, it’s a gem ? of a spot. UPDATE: inspired by a CBS segment on baguettes, I had to try theirs: it’s perfect. Reasonably priced as well!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Croissant
Mat Fig
Crème brûlée’s was very good! Macaroon wasn’t fresh.chocolate tart was more a pudding than chcocolate. The pretzels look good but also not fresh.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Large Crème Brulee
Mal- Kay
Edit 2024: Came in during a short visit and things have changed a bit. No more indoor seating. It's been turned into more of a french product grocery store. But the baking is still there and as good as ever.
This is actually a Frenchman holding the place so it's not just for show. I grew up eating this so I know a little bit about french cuisine and bakery. And boy, can he bake! So not only he wears the outfit but is rocking it. Food is good, pastries are good, sandwiches are to die for yet very simple and they have a very friendly staff. And you can order to go. Will be here a week and this is my go to place for breakfast and some deserts.
I've been in a couple of times. I've had their baguette, spinach croissant, strawberry jam croissant and plain croissant. The service is mixed. The first time I went the woman was nice the other two times it was very neutral but I actually like it when I can have a quiet experience vs someone pretending to be overly friendly. I really like the pastries though and will be back. All around good. The spinach croissant they also sell at my coffee shop but it's less expensive at this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Macaron
Chris D
Down from my place, but I’m not impressed. Barely mediocre, yet charges as you’d stereotypically expect from a French place
Love this place. They have so many different options including pastries, croissants, breads, tarts and brunch items. The multigrain croissant and spinach croissants are my favorite. The stuffed french toast is also so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Cheng
stopped by randomly cus chic international joint in the neighborhood, had the mushroom quiche, blueberry tart, and mini french baguette, all were slightly better than average but worth checking out
Claudia Martinez
This has been my “treat yo self” go-to for the 4 years I have been living around the corner. Not only do they offer amazing croissants, baguettes, breakfast options, desserts and coffee but their service was always amazing.I can get busy in the late mornings but I have always enjoyed checking out the offerings around the store and listening to their music.Shout out to Daniel for always being a welcoming smile and for the pleasant chatter.
The Ferrero Rocher that they make are terrible . Like chalk. Maybe old? So dry and tasted stale. Not done. Bought the frozen beef bourgeon absolutely terrible. Why are the vegetables CRUNCHY? Everyone talks so highly of this place. Why? Too much product to be fresh.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
The name "Le French Tart" is misleading, because this place should be called "The American Flake."
I made a Grubhub order from this here for two croissant egg sandwiches and two turnovers.
First off, it took 90 minutes for the order to come when the estimated time was 25 to 35 minutes — so our wait was almost three times what we were originally told.
Secondly, as anyone would expect, the croissants were ice cold and inedible. Which makes no sense, because I watched the tracking on this. The driver waited at the restaurant for almost 30 minutes before he left, and it only took him seven minutes to drive here from the restaurant. Nevertheless the food was as cold as if it had been made last yesterday and left outside overnight in the winter evening.
Thirdly, the croissant sandwiches might as well have been made at Dunkin' — American cheese, what might as well have been microwaved eggs, and a meager hint of bacon added in. What kind of French place uses AMERICAN CHEESE?
Fourth problem: The "turnovers" were brick-hard and crumbled into pieces with every attempt of a bite.
I'm deeply disappointed that I decided to give this place a chance today.
Food: 1
I’ve ordered croissant with ham and cheese. Instead I’ve got croissant with ham and jam. How it’s even possible to eat???
If you are looking for a small snack or dessert it is perfect, not memorable but ok!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
I ordered a mini quiche from the display and they said they'd heat it up for me. After about 10 min someone from the kitchen came out and asked if I was waiting for something then returned to the back. After another 15 min, I asked the cashier for a refund and she went and retrieved the quiche from the back. Mind you, it wasn't busy at all. The service has always been really slow but it's gotten worse. I'm giving up on what was once my local fave.
Additionally, they're upselling widely across the menu here. They charge an additional $1 if you want almond or oat milk in your coffee. Common charge is .50-$1 only in milk-heavy drinks like au laits but not a regular cup of joe! Average coffee has 2oz of milk in it. Can you imagine making $32 off a 64oz carton of almond milk?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
9/01/24: Based on this bakery alone I can safely say that the French do everything right: the food may look simple, but there’s elegance in that simplicity. It’s called restraint, knowing how many ingredients to use and not one more.
Tonight I took home two sandwiches on baguette: fig and brie and Saucisson Sec, cornichons with butter. they were not huge, they were not packed with ingredients, they had exactly what I mentioned in their description- and that was just right.
That is what makes this place worth many a visit. The bakers know exactly how to apply that elegant touch to everything that they do. Be sure to try this vastly underrated spot, or you will surely regret it.
FIRST REVIEW:
drop in for the croissants and find yourself unexpectedly in some Parisian grocery. the croissants are buttery, flaky, deliciousness;
do try the ham, fig and brie! my kid loves the pain au chocolat. also a great place to get rose water and goat soap at reasonable prices. totally unexpected, it’s a gem ? of a spot. UPDATE: inspired by a CBS segment on baguettes, I had to try theirs: it’s perfect. Reasonably priced as well!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Croissant
Crème brûlée’s was very good! Macaroon wasn’t fresh.chocolate tart was more a pudding than chcocolate. The pretzels look good but also not fresh.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Large Crème Brulee
Edit 2024:
Came in during a short visit and things have changed a bit. No more indoor seating. It's been turned into more of a french product grocery store. But the baking is still there and as good as ever.
This is actually a Frenchman holding the place so it's not just for show.
I grew up eating this so I know a little bit about french cuisine and bakery.
And boy, can he bake!
So not only he wears the outfit but is rocking it.
Food is good, pastries are good, sandwiches are to die for yet very simple and they have a very friendly staff.
And you can order to go.
Will be here a week and this is my go to place for breakfast and some deserts.
Recommended dishes: Big Pecan Pie, Large Crème Brulee, Pistachio Macaron, Vegetarian Croque Monsieur, Chocolate Covered Pretzel, Chocolate Almond Croissant, Almond Croissant
I've been in a couple of times. I've had their baguette, spinach croissant, strawberry jam croissant and plain croissant. The service is mixed. The first time I went the woman was nice the other two times it was very neutral but I actually like it when I can have a quiet experience vs someone pretending to be overly friendly. I really like the pastries though and will be back. All around good. The spinach croissant they also sell at my coffee shop but it's less expensive at this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Macaron
Down from my place, but I’m not impressed. Barely mediocre, yet charges as you’d stereotypically expect from a French place
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Love this place. They have so many different options including pastries, croissants, breads, tarts and brunch items. The multigrain croissant and spinach croissants are my favorite. The stuffed french toast is also so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
stopped by randomly cus chic international joint in the neighborhood, had the mushroom quiche, blueberry tart, and mini french baguette, all were slightly better than average but worth checking out
This has been my “treat yo self” go-to for the 4 years I have been living around the corner. Not only do they offer amazing croissants, baguettes, breakfast options, desserts and coffee but their service was always amazing.I can get busy in the late mornings but I have always enjoyed checking out the offerings around the store and listening to their music.Shout out to Daniel for always being a welcoming smile and for the pleasant chatter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Individual Chocolate Suicide
it’s a French grocery &
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Quiche, Almond Croissant, Baguette, Chocolate Croissant
this place has the most unwelcoming staff. it’s sad cuz the food is good but you would leave the place feeling pretty bad
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