La Recette Patisserie

Elicia M 2 months ago

By far one of the top bakeries I’ve been to in life (I’m originally from Los Angeles). The shakshuka danish was cooked to perfection. The morning bun was buttery on the inside. My rose latte was exquisite with fresh rosewater and fresh rose petals. The service was excellent. The ambiance was cute. But not easy to find! When you start feeling lost, drive to the back of the area. It is at the very back. I had to take one to go because I know I’m going to be dreaming about this place. ❤️

Alexa McPeak 3 months ago

Incredible!!! We come almost every Friday. Every single pastry is amazing, but we especially love their unique unexpected flavors and the fact that they have so many savory options. They have a few classics and a few rotating options as well. Both breakfast pastries and coffee as well as dessert-type options like cakes and sweets. The staff is extremely friendly, such as hidden gem in an inconspicuous spot.

1ncChief Edited 3 months ago

Tucked away spot with super friendly service and top-tier savory and sweet pastries. They also do cakes, cupcakes and macaroons to order. I don't have much of a sweet tooth but I'm sure they're excellent after the variety of what I've tasted so far. Definitely among the best in the Triangle but with their own unique twist 👌

Farah M 5 months ago

This place is awesome ! Went today cause the other place I go to was too busy and ended up here. So glad that I did !!! I got the shakahuka danish and the pecan bite brownie. First bite of that shakahuka danish and I was in love. It was everything you want : flaky , creamy , tons of umami. I immediately got up and ordered 2 more of them to go cause I knew my husband would like it and I would want another one later ! The pecan brownie was heaven. It’s dense and fudgy like a brownie should be. Sweet and chocolatey. I also got the cardamom vanilla latte and it was nice not too sweet. Perfect for the rainy day. I love no where near here but I will def make the trip out to come again just for that danish !! The staff was also super helpful and friendly. Very accommodating to me and my toddler which I appreciate. 100 stars will be back!!

Jesse Proctor 5 months ago

La Recette Patisserie is a delightful little mom and pop pastry shop featuring really tasty French pastries with an African twist. Colorful, complex, masterfully constructed and interesting, perfectly balanced flavors help La Recette stand out among triangle favorites like Guglhupf . I had an orange blossom pastry that was better than it looked, and it looked delicious. Golden brown pastry, caramelized candied orange on curd. I didn't expect the mastery of this flaky, crispy buttery pastry that was still moist and full bodied on the inside. These pastries aren't overly or underly sweet. Their texture and taste are full of suprises. Hiden candied lemon in a cloud of cream over a thin and crunchy, perfectly cooked tartlet filled with a pleasantly sour lemon filling. If La Recette used ingredients like OWL Bakery or Bolted Bread it could certainly rival them. The owner and pastry chef is incredibly skilled, not just with pastry technique but with flavor. The price was less than I expected and I would have happily paid more. For a pastry in Durham this is my new go to.