Bipolar Texas weather pushed my allergies to the limit – yes, my nose feels congested and quite overwhelmed. At this moment, it has a mind of its own.
When I mustered enough mental strength to leave the house while hoping my allergy-caused migraines would evaporate away, I decided to visit a pastry shop with a friend. Actually, another friend of mine named Sheri inspired our bakery run, as she works there herself.
Me posing with Sheri and plates previously possessing pastries.
Fittingly called La Patisserie, the small French-inspired spot set at 602 West Annie St. offers visitors hungry for foreign treats various satisfying snacks. Although macarons no longer rested behind the glass case (we showed up an hour before closing), scrumptious eclairs and cakes made up for their absence. The local shop also offers pound cakes, cream puffs, madeleines, palmiers, danishes, and macarons boasting TONS of flavors. Flavors that include, but are definitely not limited to: caramel; cardamom fleur orange; almond; lavender; pecan pie; pumpkin pie; rose; and champagne. I wonder which ones were inspired by Texan cuisine!
I opted for a spinach and mushroom-stuffed croissant since I gorged a pumpkin muffin earlier in the day. The flaky, buttery bread melted in my mouth, and as if I didn’t love spinach and mushrooms enough, it lifted me to gastronomical heaven.
The spinach and mushroom croissant I swallowed…it came on a pretty plate.
My friend Ricardo decided to go all out with a decadent chocolate and pistachio cake. I may have broken my New Year’s resolution in sneaking a bite or two…
I can’t exercise when I’m congested (unless I wanted to suffocate), so all those calories probably still exist in my stomach – but it’s alright, because that croissant and bites of chocolate cake were worth it.
After all, just sitting in the petite shop soothed my allergies. Take a look at La Patisserie’s lovely decor (along with some scrumptious food):
I just had to snag a photo sitting in one of the shop’s chairs with a plant practically eating me!
If you ever crave an authentic-tasting French dessert (or croissant), try out this little spot in Southwest Austin. It’s much closer than France (;
Yours truly,
Jonathan
Style Over Stress 
I went to our La Patisserie in town today and it was wonderful. Don’t worry about the extra calories, you look fabulous! Be well.
Thanks for the kind words, and for stopping by! I hope you are well, too (:
Oh this place looks delicious!! I love French treats!
Much love,
B
It had some amazing food! Thanks for stopping by (:
I love pastries! Great post
Thank you!
Is the blackboard in the 4th/5th picture blackboard paint painted on an actual paint?
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I’m not sure, I’ll ask my friend and let you know! Thanks for stopping by (:
MMMMMMmmmmm, now I am craving Franch pastries! What a cute Patisserie, pumpkin pie macarons! Everything sounds so amazing !
As if I didn’t love pumpkin pie enough, imagine them in macaron form! It might be too much for me to handle!
I am imagining… Oh Patisserie, can you open in Pasadena?
Looks delicious- if I’m ever in Austin, must stop by!
You definitely should! It’s superb (;
These pastries look great, and you seem happy with them:)
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Oh, I sure did (: Thanks for stopping by!
the first photo is so cute! I love it and I love cake and cookies! Hope you get well soon!
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I’m feeling a bit better – thanks for the well wishes!
I tell myself, often, that croissant calories don’t count. Think of them as the celery of the pastry world. I mean, they’re so light and airy ;)
I like the way you think (:
Looks very delicious!
And indeed it was! Thanks for stopping by (: