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How we read reviews →South Melbourne's grand French patisserie serving showstopping cakes and buzzy all-day brunch.
A big, bright, European-style patisserie-cafe with a glass display case as the centrepiece; buzzy and busy most days, with indoor and street-side outdoor seating and an elevator to the main dining room.
Dedicated patisserie display counter, in-house gelato and ice cream counter (coconut ice cream sold by the litre), wood-fired pizza oven, dog-friendly outdoor seating, elevator access to the main dining area.
Classic French patisserie technique on display (Paris Brest, éclairs, layered mousse cakes), with reviewers likening the experience to being transported back to Paris.
Priced at the premium end for patisserie (around $16 a pastry). reviewers say you pay for the aesthetic and mostly agree it's worth it, though a few call it slightly pricier than nearby cafes.
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