La Châtaigne - A Hidden Gem of French Pastries in the Hills
You can find this place in Lafayette! Had a friend not gifted me croissants from this place yesterday, I would have not even known about this upscale French bakery nestled in Lafayette! If you ask me how these high-end French pastries differ from your ordinary supermarket ones, here are my top three reasons:
*Ingredients! Many of the ingredients here are imported straight from France. I, as a layperson, may not discern the difference - but French connoisseurs or those who appreciate fine cuisine will likely notice the subtle difference!
*Flaky layers! Their pastry dough is impeccably laminated that it has a fantastic 3D-layered effect. Hot and crispy straight out of the oven and still just as delectable even after cooling down for hours!
*Fresh fruits! They ditch excessively sweet artificial jams in favor of fresh fruits - giving you that perfect balance of sweet and tart, full of natural aroma!
I've bought a few items shown in Pic 4 today, the price range was from $3.5 to $8.5. Along with a small cup of coffee, my total was $25, and I absolutely love it! In comparison to the well-renowned Rotha and Fournee in Berkeley, the taste can definitely compete, and it comes with a bonus - parking here is easier in Lafayette! You should definitely give it a try!
🚩La Châtaigne
35 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette, CA 94549
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