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| - My husband and I went here on a Sunday afternoon on a recommendation from a friend, as well as a recommendation from a fellow Yelper and we weren't disappointed.
For our starters, my husband had an almond croissant and I had a pain au chocolat, both of which were amazing. They had the right amount of flakiness, firmness and layers that we could taste the pastry, butter, almond and chocolate in each delicious bite. My husband enjoyed a double shot latte with his pastry, while I had a refreshing Perrier.
For our mains, my husband selected the Quiche Lorraine and I chose the Croque Madame, which is a Croque Monsieur with a fried egg on top. I have been in search of the perfect Croque Madame in Vegas since we moved here last October. We have been to several bistros and patisseries in Vegas, from on the Strip (Bouchon - double digit doughy version) to off strip (Patisserie Manon - non-existent, ran out of bread version). LBTB's version was delicious, however, I agree with a previous reviewer that it could have used more bechamel. Also, while the egg was hot and fresh, the ham and cheese was not very warm. Having said that, the bread was perfect, just the right amount of crunch on the outside and moistness on the inside, the cheese was just sharp enough and perfectly complemented the ham. We asked for a side of dijon mustard, which was a nice accompaniment. My husband had the quiche lorraine, which had a very nice, flaky and tasty crust and the inside was firm and flavorful. Both mains were served with a nice side salad and dressing and arrived together.
The service was friendly and quick, they had ample seating, some seating even had a charging station for laptops and phones. The restrooms were clean and we liked that they quickly cleared the tables after guests left, which we appreciated even though it was fairly quiet since it was early afternoon. There's nothing worse than trying to enjoy a meal surrounded by dirty tables/dishes.
We definitely want to try the Vol au Vent and the Kouign Amann based on the other reviews we read. We even left with a baguette for later. I wanted to rate 4.5 stars, and would've rated 5 if the Croque Madame had more bechamel and had been warmer. We'll try to come earlier next time and hopefully it will be spot on. Definitely worth more visits!
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