Patrick's has fabulous desserts. The hardest part is choosing which to try. First time visitors should pick a few and share. We always bring out of town guests here for dessert or pick up several options and take them home.
Trilogy Cake (3 types of chocolate mousse), Strawberry Napoleon, authentic Chocolate Eclair and Sarah Cake (dark chocolate with pistachio filling) are some of the best. If you want a custardy indulgence try the Pretzel Danish which is pretzel shaped danish bread with LOTS of sweet custard. Some danishes and croissants are buy 2 get 1 free.
I rate the desserts 5 stars. But the regular food is mediocre. Burgers are overcooked and dry, fries are usually greasy and thin and the lamb sausage (which they call a burger and is links) was really dry. And the salad they serve with some items is poor. They should really omit that and maybe add some fresh fruit. Perhaps their main salads are better but I have not tried them.
We've been here for dinner a couple of times, sat down and had things from the menu as well as quiche from the case. The French onion soup is really good and their side salad is really substantial and nice field greens. We shared a mini cake from one night and it was really delicious and memorable. Good service and very reasonable prices. They also have a larger delicious sounding dinner menu with items like duck and fish that we'll probably try at some point. The cheeseburgers are actually quite good too and they give you warm baguettes with butter before your meal. A real hidden gem.
Review Source:Was in a craving for some cake after shopping at Southdale. I got a pear almond danish and the Sarah cake. The pear almond danish was great, and not too sweet. The Sarah cake was amazing. I mainly got it because it looked pretty with half a pistachio macaron on top. It's a rich, indulgent chocolate mousse cake with a pistachio filling and chocolate spongecake. Will definitely have to come by again!
Review Source:I like this place. Good reg coffee and it's $1.70. The Eggs Benedict & chocolate Croissant! so good. the Breakfast Omelet pick 3 items Croissant was huge. it's Croissant was amazing.
But...
1st visit: while it was busy. there were some problems. 1) tables leaving, no one clearing them. then when they did - 5-6 tables cleared off, but no one wiped them off! sitting in others crumbs??? no thanks.
When we ordered the taller middle aged lady (maybe an owner???) overcharged the two of us for three $9 breakfasts - which we caught because we were like how much??? Then while eating we noticed the meat (bacon) was missing from my "pick your 3 item breakfast omelet croissant"??? ugh! too busy to want to say anything. and she even asked sausage or bacon when I ordered it. also there was only a little swiss cheese on only one end of the whole huge croissant. but tons of mushrooms.
2nd visit. still great coffee. We ordered one Eggs Benedict and a chocolate croissant to share. also wanted another plain croissant for later because the one we had with the breakfast egg croissant 1st visit was sooo verrrry buttery soft and amazing good. While the Eggs Benedict was excellent again, & so was the choc croissant, the plain one was dry, hard on the ends, and no where like the amazing one we got the 1st visit with the omelet croissant breakfast.
This visit, it was not busy at all. they seemed to have about 8 workers on too. maybe even 9. a different shorter counter gal this time was amazing. she repeated our order back before completing it, she told us about the buy 2 get one free croissant/pastry deal, and that you get three free refills on the coffee. Â wow, excellent counter person, 1000x better than the taller middle aged lady that over charged us the first visit.
One thing this time, even though it was not busy, our Eggs Benedict took a long time to get. two other couples who came in ordered and sat down after us got their hot breakfast items before us. then a staff person had to come over (seeing our # still on the table) and ask us what we were missing. then they want back and asked the cook who pointed to a plate sitting under a heat lamp on a tall stack of plates. uf-da! but it was still excellent.
Also, again this time, we wanted to sit at a certain table, but there was some dirty plates, etc on it, no where to put them, no towel to wipe the table off. it would be great if they'd set up a bus your own table station like other self serve places do. then people can clean up as they leave. or at least I'd of had a place to put the dirty plate and maybe have a towel to wipe off the table with would be nice. but there was not where to put the stuff so we had to sit closer to the door - brrr, it was 8°out.
notes.
1) when you buy a coffee, you get three free refills (self serve) from the little condiment counter.
2) If buying a croissant or pastry, they have a buy 2 get one free every day deal. good to know and was not explained to us the first time, but was the 2nd visit by the very good counter person.
also, it's in a strip mall in Richfield. for what that's worth. but it's close to home.
UPDATE:
Another visit:
The quiche was really good. but they give you a small side salad = seems like some bagged lettuce mix with some dressing all for like $7.45. How about just a whole heated quiche for $5? maybe $5.50? - sans salad. (no salad) I don't want a salad for breakfast.
Same with the Ham & Cheese Croissant. it was good, but 1) it was over baked = too well done & 2) came with same lame salad. how about a $5 Ham & Cheese Croissant. cause for $7.45 I'd just bring home a $2 Croissant and add my own ham & cheese & Dijon mustard.
TIP to the owner, lose the salads or make them optional.
My favorite restaurant!
Not only is the food delicious, it's not too expensive!
For about $9, I can get the most delicious salad in the world - The Beef Brisket Salad (Greens with potatoes, tender and crispy beef brisket, tomatoes, bacon, and eggs!)
So good. Especially when you ask to have it in their vegetarian bowl (a tortilla shell).
I have not eaten anything from there that I didn't like.
OH AND THE DESSERTS.
Sarah cake, strawberry napoleon, trilogy cake, opera cake, pecan pie (seasonal), lemon meringue, fruit tart, apple chibouste, Â Feullantine Praline Chocolate Cake, cheesecake, and their butter cookies!
Desserts are a little steep at a little under $5 for a small cake but it is totally worth it.
Make sure to check out their specials!
Their specialty entrees are steep though, at about $17-20 but I prefer the cheaper, equally delicious alternatives such as soup, burger + fries, salads or sandwiches.
Especially Tuesday+Thursdays kids eat free with adult entree purchase after 4pm!
Highly recommend to anyone who wants to eat quality, delicious food.
Neat little place tucked away in a strip mall. Desserts looked amazing but we stopped by for lunch. The sandwiches we ordered came with a salad and tasted very good. It was a little pricey but it was good.
During lunch it is counter service, but for dinner on weekends they have servers.
I love the pastry at Patrick's. They are delicious and beautiful. The only reason I give it 3 stars is the service. I get that this is a "French" bakery, but really does the mid twenty something staff have to be snotty. Every time I go there  encounter the same thing. It reminds me of the skit on SNL where jimmy Fallon and Sean Haynes are employees at Jeffery's. This is Richmond Minnesota folks take it down a notch. Plus the last two time I have been there the staff have fallen down on the cleanliness of not only the dining area, but the bathrooms too.
Review Source:My favorite patisserie in the Twin Cities for brunch, lunch, dinner and coffee  with genuinely French atmosphere right here in the Twin Cities! Patricks' is located in Edina, and it's my go-to place when I get an occasional craving for a good burger  LOL, this is important for me- - since I don't eat much meat, maybe once or twice a week at most and red meat, once a month or so..I'm really particular about my burgers! Many of the American burgers (like Red Robin) is too greasy for me. Patrick's has outstanding burgers.  They have a very high grade of beef with just the right blend of fat to beef ratio and they cook it how you order it, it's spectacular! Their quiches are amazing, too. I have never been a fan of quiches, but my quiche experience at Patrick's has change all that!  Very tasty, light and fluffy..mmm...  You can't go wrong with their breads and croissant as well...their gateaux - the cakes here for me is a little too sweet for me, for my preference...but the cakes here are still beautiful...and as you can tell I love this place. I have always experienced  top-notch service here, too... whether  meeting friends or family  here or coming here just by myself. I love the cozy atmosphere, both the interior and their outdoor seating has very nice ambiance. 5 stars!
Review Source:First off, this review is solely about the desserts and pastries which are as good as possible -- well, almost as good as possible. The other caveat is that I'm coming from a country where people buy pastries and desserts by kilos and not by units. In my country, people usually go inside a pastry shop, which are everywhere, and ask for a kilo and a half of the pastries mostly inspired by the French art of patisserie. Or when they go to a friend's place on a weekend, it's usual that they buy a three kilo box of "mixed" creme-filled pastries and mini desserts, including the Napoleon, the Roullette, filled tarts and etc to take with them to their friends'.
That all said, I must say that by far Patrick's bakes the best pastries and desserts I've had here in the Twin Cities. The secret, I believe, lies in their "crème pâtissière" (i.e., confectioners' custard). If I'm not wrong, they use the same creme for their Napoleon (whose top fondant was too sweet by the way), their fruit tarts and even their creme brulee, which is a black bottom variation (meaning a thin layer of chocolate is spread in the bottom of the dessert.)
The other highlight of the pastry window is the opera cake, which is actually close to tiramisu in taste. While in tiramisu it's ladyfingers that are soaked in coffee, in opera cake, layers of almond sponge cake are soaked in coffee. However, since opera cake has layers of chocolate in it, I like it better than tiramisu.
I've tried some of the pastries and they were all delicious and hard to resist. However, they are a bit pricey for someone like me who was used to buy pastries by kilos in huge boxes!
8 years ago, Patrick's opened up shop in a half empty strip mall, forever elevating the Twin Cities bakery experience. From the artfully decorated cakes, tarts and pastries to the handmade chocolates, the choices look almost too beautiful to eat. They offer regular sized pastries, cookies and cakes as well as mini versions of these treats.
Although you may want to bring Euros instead of dollars, Patrick's is worth the extra expense. Renowned for their Passion Cake, Macaroons, French Baguettes and delectable croissants, Patrick's is the bakery for the more refined palette.
Besides pastries, Patricks also offers hot breakfast, lunch and dinner specialities including a variety of egg dishes, soups, Quiche and sandwiches with a bit of a French flair, including their incredible French Hot Ham and Cheese sandwich-Croque Monsieur. Specialty coffees are available, as well as a signature Lemonaid and wine.
There are many tables and chairs to comfortably enjoy your purchase and on weekend nights, there is full table service. In the Summer, they have el fresco seating with charming flowery covered wrought iron Eiffel Towers secluding this special street cafe.
They offer catering, box lunches and memorable Wedding Cakes.
I'm finding the writing of this review to be a real challenge. Patrick's has some five star elements to be sure. However, in other areas things can fall short. My over all experience has been uneven. I've enjoyed a truly outstanding cake (Trilogy) or tart (Apple Chibouste) only to be disappointed by a macaroon. Or maybe the soup will be excellent on one occasion and nothing special the next. Service can be swift and pleasant. It can also be indifferent, unfocused, scarce, unhelpful or even on one occasion bordering on sullen.
I'll describe my two experiences with the Patou Burger and I think you'll better understand my dilemma. The first time I ordered the Forestier (which is topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms and bits of bacon) and served with fries. The "Patou" has an interesting story. The reality of it left a lot to be desired. First off, the shape of the baguette on which the burger arrives just doesn't lend itself well to the whole enterprise. I understand that a round patty must be halved to fit inside a rectangular sandwich. It just looks and feels awkward. I was left with too many bites of just bread with no meat. The burger was also overcooked. Onions were more soggy than caramelized and brought little to the party. The mushrooms were dry and practically non-existent. And the bacon. Not bits of crunchy, flavorful, smoky nuggets but instead a few limp strips of underdone, characterless pork. Yikes! I also discovered that by default they'd added unasked for (and unmentioned on the menu) swipes of ketchup and mustard. I hate ketchup on a burger. I ended up scraping as much of it off as possible. But still it literally left a bad taste in my mouth.
Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment because a while later I decided to give this burger another chance. I once again ordered the Forestier. This time I requested a bit of pink and no added condiments. I also added a slice of Swiss cheese. Same issue with the size/shape ratio. However, the burger was moist, the onions were bright, the mushrooms plentiful, the bacon crispier and more flavorful. The cheese provided an element that made the meatless bites much more palatable. I added my own mustard to taste and was glad to find that they heeded my request to omit ketchup. While my proactive measures made a positive difference, they alone do not account in my mind for the vastly superior burger I was served. Patrick's simply did a much better job of executing their concept the second time around. BTW, on both occasion the fries were abundant and very good.
So, on your next visit will you encounter Patrick Jekyll or Patrick Hyde? On balance, I think there are enough good things about this place to make it worthwhile for you to take a chance. Just be forewarned so that you can take appropriate measures to improve your odds.
Aside from Patisserie 46, I would have to say that this is my favorite bakery/pastry shop in the Twin Cities. I wish I had discovered it sooner as I makes for a great stop if you are in the Southdale area.
The only real issue I have with Patrick's is the location. Parking is easy in the large lot, but unless you know where it is, you may miss it. It's located in a strip mall near Southdale--I think it's next to a Marshall's and a Heartbreakers. The location doesnt exactly scream "high end bakery," but youll have to trust me--it is.
The interior is nice and they have outdoor seating which I love. The items are displayed well in the glass cases. This is important because the visual appeal of the items is part of the experience--everything is beautifully presented. The flavors are also top-notch and there are a variety of options to choose from. Id like to go back and try some of their regular menue items. If they are as good as the pastries then Im sure it's a win.
Pros: Outstanding pastries, nice dining space with outdoor seating, big parking lot, visually appealing products
Cons: Location (parking is easy but it's not in what I would call a high end bakery area), prices are a bit high but you pay for quality
This is for the weekend night dinner service --
The servers are spotty - Some are very good, others just adequate. This last visit the server really didn't know the menu all that well, and we had to explain our order at length to get it right. (And we were pretty much ordering straight off menu - No odd things.)
The evening fare is typical bistro fare, and in that it is a good thing. No particularly outstanding dish, but many that are competently prepared. We were with a couple who vacation in France 1-2 times per year, and they were quite satisfied. I had the lamb chops, which were prepared exactly to the order I gave.
The bakery remains a drawing point even at dinner -- And, the macarons are pretty good, although I do prefer the smaller variety versus the larger ones Patrick's specializes in. (If you're in Paris, you'll see both kinds, so Patrick's style is 'legit' even if not the one most Americans pick out.)
Macarons: huge for $2, but unfortunately, the consistency was all wrong and they just sucked. Macarons are supposed to be somewhat moist and chewy, the ones at Patrick's are more like dry inflated crackers. In addition, the fillings tasted way too cheap, unacceptable to be in a pastry I regard to be sacred.
Sarah's Cake: mediocre, and I don't know what the green filling was, but it definitely didn't taste like pistachio.
This is one of the only times that I actually threw away half-finished desserts.
VERY DISAPPOINTED D:
I haven't had a bad experience here yet! I live nearby and always keep it in mind if I just have to have something extra special to make my day that much better. It's located in a strip mall, which is a little weird, but when you walk inside you feel like you're somewhere else. The staff is pretty friendly and willing to help out where they can.
All of the desserts are stunning! I've had the eclairs, chocolate chip cookies, macarons, almond croissants, chocolate croissants, and a few of the fancy french desserts in their display case. Delish! My favorites are the chocolate croissants and the almond croissants. But the almond croissants take 1st prize. They're so flaky and prefect! I can't go into more detail or I might end up writing a novel.
My favorite thing about this place is that they offer amazing french entrees as well. The sandwiches, in particular, are amazing. I've had the tomato and mozarella, and the grilled veggie sandwiches. They're so flavorful and remind me that there is so much more to vegetarian food than people may think! They always include a nice greens salad with their entrees as well. I walk out feeling good about what I've eaten.
Overall a great place for dinner with a friend or your whole family! You can even drop in just go get bread and other things for home. Definitely on my list of faves!
So so bakery, avoid the macaroons if you know what good ones should taste like, they are not great. Â But the cakes and croissants are excellent!
Food off the menu is good but not great, I had the muscles in white wine sauce with fries. Â Muscles were good, large quantity and good flavor, fries were undercooked. Â The fiance had a burger with caramelized onions and blue cheese which was really really tasty. Â Wait staff are nice and prices are fair to high. Â It attempts to be authentic french food but generally was not ... still taste good though.
Patrick's refined cuisine is a gem in a worthy setting. Service is impeccable ("The wait staff move in a well- orchestrated dance.").
On a recent visit, I began with a large cappuccino topped with milky frothy foam that depicted a billowy light cloud garnished with a fresh grating of nutmeg. It was followed by chicken, feta cheese and tomato quiche in a croustade that was light, buttery and flaky. Â This was like no other Quiche I have ever tasted. Â It was the best of all quiches I have had over the past 10 years! I consider myself a critic because I try a new restaurant 2 times a month. Included were fresh mixed greens and a perfect touch of honey mustard vinaigrette. I finished with one of Patrick's many fabulous pastries, a Chocolate Chip Gouache cookie, not too sweet, just perfect for ending a meal that I would rate a 5+.
The restaurant was busy and had a constant flow of customers. Â As my father use to say, if the parking lot is full, it is probably a good place to eat. Â It was difficult finding a parking space.
Patrick's must have fixed it's lukewarm service, because I haven't had any issues of that nature in my last several visits. Â I took my daughter (who is five) there on this last Saturday, and the service was awesome! My daughter got the Mandarin cake (I think that's what it was called) with a rice crisp cake, mandarin mousse and creme brulee filling. Â It was her first experience with a pastry of that nature and the counter guy was super helpful and nice. Â I had the creme brulee, which is always awesome. Â
On Monday I bought a friend's birthday cake there. Â The Trilogy Cake. Â Ever had it? HAVE IT. Layers of white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate mousse with a delicate layer of cake holding it all together. Â It is SO amazing. Â You can get it in the small pastry size, too. Â I thought the cake was a bit pricey, but once I got a good look at it and tasted it, I understood why. Â
Not as impressed with the actual hot food, but I never go there for hot food, anyhow. Â Give Patrick's a try - monsterously delicious desserts. Loosen your belts, Minneapolis!
This place is my absolute favorite for a lovely relaxed weekend morning. From the delicious breakfast entree options to the lovely sweets fresh made at the bakery, there isn't a thing that can't please the pickiest of eaters.
They have THE best vanilla latte. I have been on a quest to find one better, but have been loyal to only this lovely drink. There's something so satisfying about tasting while seeing the actual vanilla bean shreddings swirl in your frothy cup rather than the synthetic vanilla flavor that we usually have to settle for.
YUM YUM YUM
If you're getting a meal here (I went recently for dinner), don't expect anything spectacular. Â I can't complain about the food, but I wasn't "wowed" by any means and, the food is definitely overpriced ($12 for their signature Patrick's Burger and fries? Â Yikes!). Â
There are a number of elements, though, that can be considered the "saving grace" of Patrick's, as a restaurant, so much so that Patrick's gets a solid 4 stars in my book:
(1) Â Their service is lightning fast and their staff is professional and courteous. Â I can't ever remember getting a burger and fries as fast as I did at Patrick's -- less than 5 minutes -- and trust me, this isn't a McDonald-style burger and fries. Â The person that took my food order was prompt in welcoming me (and the person I was with) immediately after we entered the restaurant. Â The ordering style is Noodles & Company-esque: order at the counter, the server delivers the food, the server cleans up after you. Â The server even ensured we ordered in a certain way/order such that we got our food as fast as possible. Â Patrick's is one of the few places I could confidently say that truly treats every customer as a valued customer.
(2) Â The restaurant atmosphere is very nice and family-oriented. Â On Tuesday nights, Â there is free face-painting for kids, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays, kids eat free.
(3) Â As for the baked goods -- OH MY GOODNESS -- they are to die for. Â The pastries are delectable, and the special orders are a great deal. Â My sister asked Patrick to make the cake for her wedding, and it was absolutely delicious; on top of it all, the cake was exquisite-looking.
Overall, Patrick's will present you with a solid meal, great service, and delicious desserts, but will also leave you with an emptier wallet than you may have hoped.
I was expecting a little more from Patrick's, maybe I should have gotten something from the "showcase". Â Ordering a full hot breakfast at a counter always kind of turns me off. Â When I go out for breakfast I want to be waited on. Â If you want a refill of coffee you get it yourself. Â Want water? Â Get it yourself. Â The prices don't really reflect the "serve yourself" business model either. Â Also one of my dining companions eggs were overdone with their benny. Â My quiche was fine, not amazing, but fine. Â The leafy green salad on the side is very nice and very French. Â It looks like they have some nice evening specials which include full-service, maybe I'll be back for that.
Review Source:Everyone whose traveled to Europe comes home missing the bread and Patrick's ably fills that void. Great flaky buttery pastries and substantial breads.
The Bouchee al a Reine was the embodiment of comfort food: rich, creamy, buttery and flaky. Their macaroons are the best I've had this side of the Atlantic.
The service was adequate. No complaints.
I'm going to come back to try the dinner menu.
It's pretty bad when the wife leaves town. Two nights ago, I had a plate of stampede fries and a Boddingtons....for dinner. DINNER. I feel sorry for my wife. I'm going to look like fat toad at age 34.
That said, I enjoyed Patrick's Bakery last night, for all the weird reasons.
I tried one of their Patou burgers. This means it's two burger patties on a french baguette. Weird huh? It was actually very difficult to eat so I cut it in half.
What I will say is Mr. Patrick does a fine job of matching flavors. I had the Forestier burger, which was sweet compoete with mushrooms and onions. Dericious.
And the fries...oh the fries. Those dang frites were really really food.
I would definitely go back.
Over-indulgence=Easy at Patrick's.... Â It is great place to go after a shopping experience for a coffee and a sweet treat. Â I only have had their pastries (not their entrees), but it is a place I would suggest to anyone. Â It is a cute coffee shoppe with a great selection of food. Â
This is a great location, it is across the street from the Southdale mall and easy for parking. Â Nice to take a break from the chains like Starbucks and Caribou (don't get me wrong I love those places but enjoy the difference).
On a recent trip to Southdale, I dropped by Patrck's for the first time. Â I got their croque monsieur and it was pretty good. Â If you don't know what one of these are, come try one. Â If you know what it is, you'll want to get one here. Â It came served with a nice side salad and makes for a pretty nice lunch. Â
Not bad for a French bakery named after an Irish Saint.
Honesty, you can get better French style cakes and pastries at locations near by such as Sofitel, Patisserie 46, and Rustica (not as near by or as French), but I'm not rating on sweets.
Patrick's does a great dinner!  You may think the prices are high, but that's because you actually get quite a bit out of it.  We went in a group of three, and they gave us an entire baguette with butter to accompany our drinks.  We ordered 2 entrées (lamb with summer veggies and a whole baguette filled with pulled pork with fries) and 1 salad (Cesar with shrimp), and we were surprised by an amuse bouche.  The food is GOOD.  I mean the food isn't fine, it's not fancy, but it's fresh, cooked rustically, well seasoned, and the portions are massive.  Side note, their food holds well in leftover form, yay!  And a nice touch at the end, we got 3 dark chocolate truffles with our check.  It's really hard to complain when they give you so many and so much tasty foods in one sitting for a seriously reasonable price.
Take aways: Â Food is surprisingly comforting and homey in a delicious way. Â Desserts are slighty more expensive but much better than Lunds or Bryerly's, but the same price and not as good as Patisserie 46. Â Dinner experience is much better than lunch. Â Service is ok, but the place is cute and cozzy--totally family friendly.
I don't understand why this place has such high reviews as it does.
I rarely give out one or two stars to places, but this place is one of the few that I won't be returning to.
I came here on a Friday at 7ish in the morning with my mom to grab some pastries and sandwiches to go since we were in the neighborhood. We were debating over Sofitel (for the pastries there) or Pardon My French which is in our neck of the woods. But I opted for Patrick's because I haven't been there in awhile.
Pros:
-Great location.
-easily accessible parking
-clean
-spacious, great layout
(unfortunately those are it)
Cons:
-Unfriendly service. No greetings upon our arrival and there was only one other person in the restaurant, but two people working and fully aware that we had just walked in. and the staff wasn't very helpful when we were standing in front of the glass cases for about 15minutes waiting and trying to decide what to get
- We overheard one of the guys tell a customer about their special. and the older lady helping us didn't even mention a word about it until we had to ask her
-expensive for food I can get elsewhere for a fraction of the price (Pardon My French or Patisserie 46). It came out to be $45 for four sandwiches and three pastries!
-We ordered our food to go and it didn't come with any eating utensils (there was a portion of side salad w/every sandwich we bought) and no napkins
There are way too many other french bakeries to try around the Twin Cities. DO NOT waste your time and money here. Not worth it. I suggest trying Sofitel for pastries (it's the same price as here but 10x tastier) or Pardon My French in Eagan for sandwiches and soups. Both places have friendlier service and are equal or cheaper than this place.
I have been here several times, most often for their delicious french desserts. Thank goodness that there is somewhere that has these - I love patisseries and these are fantastic!
I also tried their bouche de la reine, which came with a nice healthy salad too for a very reasonable price. The people there clearly care about their food and even the stuff that is pre-prepared is heated up to perfection.
The restaurant also has some cool events on different nights - Monday is Ladies' night, with $3 glasses of wine. Cool! And there are nights when kids get to eat for free. Just seems like a good neighborhood place to hang out, even it is sort of oddly located in a strip mall.
I bouht a lot pastries over there. I took one picture using my cellphone to share on my facebook. But the owner came to me, stopped me, and the attitude was really bad (I just took one, the owner's reaction was super fast~). I took pictures at varioius restaraunts and this was the first time this ever happen to me.
The service at Patisserie 46 is much better. People there are sweat and warm.
As much as I love their croissants and fries, I have to say that consistency is not Patrick's forté.  We go to Patrick's about every other month for a meal and sometimes the food is awesome and other times the food is plain OK.  They tend to overcook burgers which is quite annoying if they are the ones that asked you how you wanted it to be cooked.  I always ask for "medium" and most of the times still get the overcooked and dry burger.
BTW, only some pastries are "buy two get one free" so ask for that offer. I never leave without getting my B2G1 croissants, it would probably not be worth my trip just for the food.
Breakfast pastries are apparently buy two get one free all the time. Â They don't advertise that heavily, so it was a nice surprise. Â
Patrick was once the pastry chef at the Sofitel in Bloomington so I was eager to compare his chocolate croissants to the current offering at Le Petit Marche inside the Sofitel. I have to say, the Sofitel's croissants have a slight edge in flakiness but these are still fabulous croissants - if you get them in the morning. I did have a bad experience with an almond croissant here once but that one was ordered at around 10PM, so I imagine it had been sitting in the case all day getting hard.
It's not full service for breakfast (you order at the counter and a server brings you a tray) but their food is very good. I had no complaints about their mocha and a build-your-own-omlette that came with hashbrowns and toast. The dinner menu looks fabulous and I can't wait to come back to try it out.
One of my favorite pasttimes is ogling the desserts in the bakery case at Patrick's. Â My goodness, they are so beautiful! Â My favorite indulgence is the Sarah Cake, which is a rich milk chocolate and ganache cake with a pistachio cream center, topped with a cute pistachio meringue and white chocolate triangle. Â A white mocha is the perfect accompaniment to this treat. Â Patrick's croissants and danishes are also delicious.
The restaurant seating is a bit limited and restricts any intimate conversations. Â Servers are oftentimes snooty or appear bored with their jobs. Â Otherwise, the setting is pretty cute and is conveniently located near Southdale.
So, you need to understand that I only got some soup to go - I am sure the pastries and bakery what nots are awesome, but after so many "you have to go to Patricks!", I wanted to start out slow.
After reviewing the menu, I decided against the $8 cheese sandwiches and ordered a cup of the french onion soup (which is on their menu all the time). They served it in a Styrofoam cup and gave me 2 bread hunks. Au Bon Pain has better presentation. The soup was OK, I felt like I could have opened a can of Campbell's myself and saved a trip out on a crappy afternoon.
As I walked to my car with my pathetic soup, I felt like Patrick is just not that in to me. Perhaps it was my overall attitude; I will go back for pastries.
This is THE place to get desserts and pastries and cakes. The Italian-French kind, as opposed to the German kind that are more creamy and heavier. I was completely spoiled by a bakery-restaurant in Colorado Springs that was owned by a French couple trained in France and when I found Patrick's, I felt I had found an authentic place again.
Passion fruit cake, Sarah cake. Fresh fruit tart - my favorite! It's health food really with all the fruit in it. Raspberry mousse cake. Each one is a work of art and beautiful to look at. There is a praline cake that has a crisp praline wafer nestled at the bottom of the mousse cake and it is divine.
I also like their espresso. I have had breakfast and sandwiches but don't remember much...that doesn't mean they were forgettable. Just that I cannot think beyond desserts when I think of Patrick's.
Croque Monsieur. You must try it. It's like a grown-up grilled cheese, and is so gooey and delicious that you can actually feel it going directly to your thighs.
Patrick's really is a "gem" (that sounds so lame.) Their pastries are not only delicious, but beautiful to look at. I have never tried a dish that I didn't enjoy. Even my pappy, who hates Edina, is willing to go to Patrick's just to eat their chili or a Patou burger.
Perfect meal: You, a friend, a croque monsieur (there is enough to share), two chocolate macaroons (the ones here are what most macaroons strive to be) and the Raspberry French Lemonade.
It's amazing how a little customer service goes a long way. Today, I ordered a croque monseur (sp?) and when the clerk/waiter brought it to me he asked
"Is this too overdone for your liking?"
"Ugh, yes it is."
"I'll have them redo it."
"Thanks"
a minute later....
"Can I offer you anything from our showcase while you wait?"
Loved the usage of showcase here.
"No, thank you though." (I had eaten many delicious Wuollet cookies already)
The next sandwich he brought out was perfect.
***Note to people with kids (aka parents, I suppose) kids eat FREE on Tues and Thurs with purchase of an adult meal. Fabulous deal, IMO.
Since I'm fairly new around the Twin Cities, I didn't know where to go for some yummy goodness. I love having a morning coffee with yummy pastries...so I only stumbled upon the place when I was looking for a bakery online. Â After reading about their award winning goods, I thought I'd try it out.
I happen to be with one of my husband's cousin who happen to be a French native and who also happen to own several bakeries out in Paris. Â So, she is quite the critic and I definitely hoped that it didn't disappoint. Â It was a true test of 'home-style' that's for sure. She ordered the Trilogy Cake which was something she was familiar with in France. Â She definitely enjoyed it. Â The only thing was wasn't too impressed with was the price. Â She thought it was a little pricey...it cost even more than it is in France. Â She was wondering who the chef was so that she could tell him how much she enjoyed it. Â
As for me, I had one of their sandwiches, the Turkey sandwich to be exact. Â It had cranberry in it and was pretty good. Â It was hot and served with fries. Â It was a nice light dinner, it didn't sit heavy in the stomach or anything, it was very good. Â
My other friend who happen to be with us decided to try almost all the small cakes that they had, so he ordered: Â the Sarah Cake, Ryan Cake, Tiramisu, the Fruit Tart, Patrick's Cheescake, and I think the Classic Opera Cake. Â They all looked delicious! Â I only got to try the Sarah Cake and that was divine! Â It was really good!
I do agree with the other reviewer that it is tucked away in an odd spot, but that's the beauty of finding such great places. Â They are always sitting in the spots you'd never think they would be. Â It's a very quaint and friendly place for young and old. Â I do recommend this place for those who enjoy a little bit of the French bakery.
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