Lovely patisserie, the millefeuille, tarts and croissant/pain au Chocolat were all so good!! Was disappointed there were no strawberry tarts on this occasion but delicious alternatives were pear and almond or lemon tart. Great as a birthday treat with a bon cafe!
The best patisserie in town. Worth every single calorie! It's one of my favorite places to go for bakeries. Croissant and éclair are so good!! The owner is very friendly and kind. I'm so happy that I've found this place.
Update 27/10/2023 -- I am very sad to say that the new owners of this space reported that Jean Marie, the owner of La Gourmandise, had passed away. This business is now a very nice Turkish pastry shop, and they are continuing to make some French pastries to continue the tradition.
Original Review: This is an excellent French patisserie that easily beats out any of the ones we went to when we lived in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The croissants and pains au chocolat taste like the best ones we had when we lived in Paris and the éclairs are honestly phenomenal. The galettes des rois are divine (with a real fêve!) for the Epiphany in January (a seasonal specialty well worth trying if you're not French and don't know about it)! And it's not just the sweets that are good -- we are thankful to have someone in Aberdeen who makes a proper baguette. It's worth noting that you should try to get there early to get the best selection, and that it's now only open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Beautiful array of patisseries owned by a charming French man who's been in business for a while. A hidden gem in Aberdeen!
Was lucky enough to try some of the amazing treats this place has to offer in our short trip to Aberdeen last week. Tried chocolate and coffee eclairs and Opera cake, absolutely delicious! My favourite was the chocolate eclair, it’s a proper chocolate cream filled one, how it should be! A must try if you love eclairs!
Amazing patisserie, all hand made and the best quality. Highly reccomend - the eclair was one of the best things I have eaten!
So lovely having such a great bakery in aberdeen. The pastries are always warm and fresh, and the owner is very sweet.
Range of sweet and savoury offerings baked fresh on site. Combination of bread staples, combined with classic French patisserie. A long established business on Thistle street. Owner / baker very welcoming and quick to offer explanations and descriptions of whats in stock, if you don't know what it is just ask. Great option for breakfast, lunch and desert options. Great tarts and cakes. Always leave with more than I originally went in for.
Highly recommended. Delicious french patisserie products freshly baked each day. Nowhere else in Aberdeen is comparable. If you want a special treat head for this bakery
The best always! Consistency on point and never disappoints😍😍
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