Patachou is a bustling high energy pastry shop/cafe. There's nothing idyllic or relaxing about the space, but the pastry can take you away to a wonderful dreamy place in your head if that's what you're looking for. The service is attentive and responsive, and on the whole, the experience is not unpleasant.
Why they didn't get 5 stars:
* While attentive and responsive, the service is also a bit clumsy.
* While the pastry is delectable and worth returning for, the other offerings (especially the soups) aren't at the same level which results in a less than perfect experience.
* Tables are tightly spaced at best, making it a little bit difficult to enter/exit without jostling other diners.
* While free refills on the coffee is nice, it's be nicer if the coffee was better.
It's worth stopping in to pick up something crisp, tender and buttery, but I wouldn't stay.