Popped in for late lunch. All the staff were lovely and professional so the new owners must’ve sorted that out. The salads are great and the pates and terrines are excellent. The eclair with fresh cream didn’t taste like it was made today though, it tasted a bit “fridgy”.
Lovely quaint French cafe offering beautifully handmade pies, sausage rolls, quiches and more! Beautiful pastry work on the Quiche Lorraine, one of my favourite go-to’s. The cafe offers a wondeful location near the CBD as well as offering quite a number of desserts, also, their cheesecake being my favourite!
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I felt like a king sitting and eating my lunch, feeding my son his lunch, in the sun, on a weekday! This placed oozes sophistication and authenticity. The owner (I presume) sat outside and chatted to me for a while and the service from the waitresses was excellent. Their coffee was very good and the food did not disappoint either.This mille-feuille was the best French-style vanilla slice I've tasted to date. Every mouthful was pleasurable; crisp, messy, creamy, eggy, sweet and satisfying. The custard was exactly how I like it; rich, smooth, eggy and laced with vanilla bean. The pastry was also very tasty and what is expected of a French Patisserie, though the middle layer was soggy as a result of swimming in custard. I especially liked the decorative flaked pastry edging, a classy touch. I will definitely be back for another, plus maybe a box of assorted éclairs.
My fantasy? Badoir sparkling water, slice of lemon and a pot of tea for my compatriot. That's what we've eaten here and just about all we've eaten here, but I've got to say: these guys really delivered. Quick service and good location near Fawkner park make this a good stop on the way there OR on the way back.
Food here is expensive and that is the main reason we never ordered any. Cest la vie ;)
Close to the corner of Punt & Toorak road is this 20 year old cafe. We were there for lunch, it wasn't packed but had a few tables full of people having a long lunch. It was quiet with French music playing in the back ground. We ordered quiches- quiche Lorraine & Chevre & pumpkin $10.50 each with Badoit sparkling mineral water $4.50 each & for dessert two pastries & coffees. The food was delicious, service fantastic & we will definitely go again.
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They have two shops just next to each other, one for dine in and the other for take away. Tried Brie and ham baguette which is really nice. Florentine quiche on the other hand, tasty still, but flio pastry? Might go back to try some other bakery.
Love this little French cafe! Authentic French owners and the food is excellent! Smashed avocado is superb! Do yourself a favour and come and have a coffee and breakfast here you won't be disappointed!! Love it! Merci tres bien! 🇫🇷🇫🇷
French Fantasies have the best french toasts! I ordered mine with a side of chipolata sausages. The french toasts were thick rectangular blocks of white bread, perfectly golden on each side, sprinkle with sugar.
Cosy cafe and bakery with good atmosphere.
Benn there a few times before. The coffee is good but not great as in most Melbourne cafes.
The selection of sweets and pastries is big and always tasty.
But this place is mostly recommended for the attentive and friendly service, which makes it a fun visit every time. And finding a cafe that is open after 4pm in Melbourne is almost mission impossible ;-)
Great food and service and a lovely place from just reading a magazine or book or having a tea and treat or catching up with a friend. Lovely desserts, so delicious!
The best gourmet sausage rolls I’ve had.
My dining experience in this cafe was absolutely amazing! Just about everything you see behind the counter is freshly prepared daily. I strongly suggest popping in for a coffee and checking out what France has brought to a small cafe in Melbourne.
Lovely place, nice food! The shop has a lot of French goodies to try! Unfortunately, the menu has a few things that are not longer available...
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