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Celebrity chef and owner Patrice Demers surely knows how to master pastries! Upon walking into his store on Notre Dame St, walking distance from Atwater Market,
you will be pleasantly welcome with the delicious smell of butter, sugar, and a creative group of chefs. His cafe also offers a delicious but small menu for lunch/brunch. Do keep in mind that the store is closed every Monday and Tuesday.
Most often than not in many other stores the pastries are bright in colour, beautifully decorated, but lack quality and flavour. Rest assure that although the pastries at Patrice are a bit pricier than the average store, you will not regret a single extra penny or calorie. Trust me on this!
His staff is always extremely polite, kind and very knowledgeable. Which is a great since you might not even know where to begin or what to buy. If I could, I would buy the entire store but you and I know that wouldn't be a smart choice for my tummy and wallet.
You might be asking yourself, with such positive words why did I only give it four stars? For only one reason. The store always is VERY warm and feels a tad stuffy. Which is not at all an issue if you go in quickly for take-out. However! The few times during the Winter and Summer months the store always felt incredibly hot inside. They do have central AC. It still feels quite warm and uncomfortable. I've looked for windows to open, sadly the windows are not made to be open.
Overall I love the pastries! Also if you are at all familiar with good quality European baking chocolate. Patrice uses Valrhona in all of his pastries and hot cocoa as well. Which is a big plus for me! I will definitely be returning again and again. I just wish the ambiance would feel less stuffy.
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