La Bretagne Patisserie, Rose Bay (7 May 2017)

15 Plumer Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029
https://www.instagram.com/labretagnepatisserie/

French patisserie in Rose Bay

This little take away only patisserie is located in a quaint village of shops in the back streets of Rose Bay. Strawberry Tart ($5.90) looks a bit rustic with the messy presentation on the side of the pastry but thankfully it's a very nice pastry lined with chocolate on the inside. Strawberries are fresh tasting and there's plenty of custard underneath which isn't too sweet. Free street parking in the area is handy. I might be tempted to visit for another sugar hit treated if passing by. 

François Artisan Baker, Bondi (17 July 2016)

91 Bondi Road, Bondi NSW 2026
https://www.instagram.com/francoisartisanbaker/
https://www.facebook.com/francoisartisanbaker/

New French bakery in Bondi

This new French bakery is a welcomed addition to Bondi that's located where La Maison de L'éclair used to be. There's plenty of tempting pastries and cakes on display to keep the locals happy plus breads, croissants and coffee using Mutch & Moore which I haven't seen before. Some limited seating inside and out and the staff were friendly and keen to please.

My Cherry Danish ($4.50) was glistening with cherries and had a nice pastry. The Paris Brest ($6.95) filled with lots of cream. The Tarte au Citron ($6.50) which tempted me on their instagram was very nice. The Strawberry Tarte ($6.95) topped with a good amount of fresh strawberries was very yummy. There was a bit of a wait for my take away Cappuccino ($3.50) with a barista under pressure but hopefully will be able to turnaround coffees quicker in the future. The flavour and smoothness was quite nice and enjoyable.

Le Grand Café by Bécasse: Affordable French cafe, Sydney (16 July 2010)

Alliance Française de Sydney

257 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000

9 am to 7 pm Monday to Friday

8.30 am to 2.30 pm on Saturday

http://www.afsydney.com.au

Popular & affordable French

You know it's pretty authentic when you hear so many French customers around — although perhaps many of them just might be the students learning French upstairs. Not only do you get the fine quality of Bécasse but it's all reasonably priced like their Plan B Wagyu Beef Burger. The Salad Niçoise ($12) is a small work of art with an egg yolk which isn't overly cooked and real tuna that's seared on the outside and sliced. It turns out to be more filling than it looks and is served with a mixture of beans, potatoes and tomato in a light tasty dressing. The plat du jour is Daub of lamb ($12) served with a sliced white roll. Meat is tender and flavoursome and served with carrot and turnip or parsnip I believe — a comforting winter meal. The Tarte du jour ($8) is a strawberry tart served with cream. Nice flavour which isn't too sweet although the pastry base could perhaps be a little thinner for my liking as they seem to do so well at Bacco Pasticceria. A reasonably priced Flat white coffee ($3) is light and smooth with little bitterness.

The service is friendly and accommodating and most of them seem to speak French. Be sure to arrive before 12.30 pm which seems to be their peak hour lunch time to grab a seat before you order or you might find yourself waiting for a table.

SNAPSHOT REVIEW:

PROS: Very affordable, Good quality, Friendly Service

CONS: Very popular so arrive early to find a seat before you order, No reservations and cash only

MUST TRY: Salad Niçoise

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Salad Niçoise $12

SIMON FAVOURITE :-)

Daub of lamb $12

Tarte du jour $8

Flat white $3

Service counter and display

Menu

Muffin du jour — HEHE! :-)

Drinks menu

Lunchtime crowd lining up and looking for available seats

Seating

French magazines for sale

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