Taken together, reviews describe Mamie Clafoutis as an artisanal bakery with outstanding pastries and breads, especially croissants and the Oh Mon Dieu croissant, along with fresh, flavorful items like cannelés and kouign amann; the coffee experience is noted for a distinctive machine, though some say the latte is average. The interior is repeatedly described as beautiful and warm, yet several readers lament a renovation that shifted to a self serve, automated model that can feel impersonal and supermarket like, with less human interaction. Prices are seen as high by some and worth it for the quality by others, while a few miss the old emphasis on the counter, welcome service, and in house preparation. Convenience remains a theme with self checkouts, a wide pastry selection, and options to takeout or dine in upstairs, though seating can be limited in some locations. Overall the pastries are consistently praised and the bakery remains a must stop for many, but the experience has become polarized as efficiency and modern design gained prominence at the expense of the warm, neighborhood atmosphere.
I've been to the St. Henri location. This one is pretty similar, although the seating is much better. More seating available in the upstairs room, there's even a piano I played around with a bit. Couldn't remember the first location's selection well enough to compare. But independently it's great, splendid selection of sweet & savoury items. Service was fine as well.
I wish you'd make the garlic bread again, & walnut bread during the week. Loved the olive bread. I enjoyed trying your individual charlotte aux fraises but it was not made with the biscuits a la cuillere as it should be, l guess it's not easy to find. They make a mean individual moelleux au chocolat.
We tried some croissants & a dessert with pistachio, nothing really special. The coffee wasn't good at all. It's good that there is a comfortable second floor for sitting & eating, although if you order many hot drinks, you'll have to take them yourself through a narrow stairs. Wouldn't repeat.
Nov 6, 2023
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Café très sympathique. Pâtisseries délicieuses & le cake automnale était très bon également. Je déplore le manque de sucre dans le café mais rien de grave.
