French Fantasies - Melbourne

Popped in for late lunch. All the staff were lovely and professional so the new owners must’ve sorted that out. The salads are great and the pates and terrines are excellent. The eclair with fresh cream didn’t taste like it was made today though, it tasted a bit “fridgy”.

Lovely quaint French cafe offering beautifully handmade pies, sausage rolls, quiches and more! Beautiful pastry work on the Quiche Lorraine, one of my favourite go-to’s. The cafe offers a wondeful location near the CBD as well as offering quite a number of desserts, also, their cheesecake being my favourite!

I felt like a king sitting and eating my lunch, feeding my son his lunch, in the sun, on a weekday! This placed oozes sophistication and authenticity. The owner (I presume) sat outside and chatted to me for a while and the service from the waitresses was excellent. Their coffee was very good and the food did not disappoint either.This mille-feuille was the best French-style vanilla slice I've tasted to date. Every mouthful was pleasurable; crisp, messy, creamy, eggy, sweet and satisfying. The custard was exactly how I like it; rich, smooth, eggy and laced with vanilla bean. The pastry was also very tasty and what is expected of a French Patisserie, though the middle layer was soggy as a result of swimming in custard. I especially liked the decorative flaked pastry edging, a classy touch. I will definitely be back for another, plus maybe a box of assorted éclairs.

My fantasy? Badoir sparkling water, slice of lemon and a pot of tea for my compatriot. That's what we've eaten here and just about all we've eaten here, but I've got to say: these guys really delivered. Quick service and good location near Fawkner park make this a good stop on the way there OR on the way back. <br/ <br/ Food here is expensive and that is the main reason we never ordered any. Cest la vie ;

Close to the corner of Punt Toorak road is this 20 year old cafe. We were there for lunch, it wasn't packed but had a few tables full of people having a long lunch. It was quiet with French music playing in the back ground. We ordered quiches- quiche Lorraine Chevre pumpkin $10.50 each with Badoit sparkling mineral water $4.50 each for dessert two pastries coffees. The food was delicious, service fantastic we will definitely go again. <br/ <br/ For more photos follow us on Instagram @splitthebill