After three years in France, I can definitely confirm that this is a the real deal. Fabien and Lisanne have taken a lot of time and care to make certain that their pastries are authentic. I appreciate that they have kept their food true to tradition -- while there is something to be said for altering your menu for the local geography, they've kept the icing in the bag and adhered to the recipes, making La Gourmandine feel like a patisserie you'd find in a little French village. The chouquettes and tarte aux poires are especially good. Plus, this is a great spot to get a taste of French culture, with local language meetup groups camping out here!