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"For the best cakes and pastries with a very cozy atmosphere, you cannot best the patisserie. Their breakfast/day menu is limited but thatās great,..."
Ashdesai5
"They have a fantastic selection of freshly baked goods. The restaurant also does great breakfasts. When visiting them, the greatest challenge is..."
Lizelle Brink
"Visited the store in the Post office centre in Illovo this afternoon for a ladies high tea. It was a perfect choice. The centre is not too busy but..."
Rakhee Singh
"I love to order cakes from this patisserie as they are to die for, especially the apple and walnut cake, cheese cake and red velvet. I was a bit..."
Lisa Lumley
"Intimate and cozy. Brilliant service and treats are mouthwatering. Good hide out for a good and long conversation with an old friend. New spot..."
Dumisani Mbatha
"Good for baked goods. Awesome for it actually. Regular food off the menu is just that: regular.It gets pretty packed on Saturdays and..."
No Time To Waste
"Had a lovely relaxed morning tea here. Service was good, the waiter friendly. I had one of their quiches with a side salad. It was superb - one of..."
JuicyLucy
"Truly deserving of this rating! The staff are always smiling and are really talented bakers! Everything is beautiful, some even in the simplest way!..."
Anna Banana š»
"Always love the treats at The Patisserie. Tucked away in the post office centre Illovo, there's limited seating inside and some tables in the..."
Cherene James Nel
"25.03.2017 Quaint little shop slightly tucked away. Has a small eating area. They usually have a variety of goodies on sale but if you get there late..."
The Food Musketeer
"The coconut cake is off the charts! Love this place! Had a take away slice, gobbled it before I could even take a pic. There are..."
Neeta Raga-D
"This little place is lovely, and always busy, which I think is a testament to the quality of experience there. While most of the foods and..."
Natalia Bonegio
"I really enjoy myself every time I come to this little pink and white cafe that always smells like cake is being freshly made, which is probably the..."
Brooke
"I stopped by for a coffee one day Ā and tried their sweet treats once more.Ā I had a divine walnut tart. The crust was Ā a little too hard but..."
Eve
"Cup of tea and a brownie... heaven! Lovely little spot with everything you could want in a coffee shop. Service is great with good knowledge of the..."
Brenna Weaver
"The Patisserie's brownies are absolutely delicious. I've tried both the plain and the nutty ones and both are divine. The cupcakes (although..."
Tiffany
"Omg im in love with this cosy version of the franchise... Its such a romantic spot and their playlist enhances the romantic flamboyant vibes of the..."
Waseem Imam Saheb
"This Parisian little coffee shop serves the best scones and delicious cakes. Their Illovo branch was the best kept secret until their branch opened..."
NazmiraS
"Cute little shop. Service was great, food was tasty. However, it is so tiny. They really need to renovate the place. I would recommend it for a..."
Lesego
"The Patisserie is well known as the 'ultimate tea and cake spot in JHB' and I'm not sure I agree. Don't get me wrong, it's a pleasant spot, with a..."
Skye Da Silva
"The Patisserie is a lovely, girly spot for breakfast, lunch or tea and cake. With an array of mouth-watering cakes, pastries and desserts on..."
Nishela Ramgoolam
"After lunch today at The Thrupps Centre we walked across the road to visit The Patisserie. We've had numerous friends order their special occasion..."
HungryLamb
"I love The Patisserie. It's such a cute little coffee shop that makes you feel like you are actually sitting in Paris enjoying your afternoon cup of..."
Carla15
"Earlier I threw on my silk neck scarf and headed to The Patisserie for a lovely lunch. I had the delicious spinach and feta veg tart which came with..."
Kira Gimpel
"My GO-TO place for birthdays and special events!! Whether it be for a Big bold birthday cake,cupcakes or dessert treats, I've never been..."
Lisa Gabriella Jasmine Strovall-Harf
"Funny how there will be absolutely nothing wrong with the food but the service will spoil the whole experience. The waitress was walking around..."
Dilene Cranna
"My wife has been telling me about The Patisserie in Illovo, and we just havenāt had a chance to go there until today. The Patisserie is a small..."
Vishal Mistry
"Lovely little spot for divine cakes and sweet things. The selection and quality of the pastries and cakes are great. And you can also get fabulous..."
Anandie
"For a long time I thought that The Patisserie in Illovo was my little secret. Luv'd there quaint setting and lovely simply breakfast offering made..."
Sharima Bramannan
"I absolutely loved this little French style cafƩ/bakery. My sister and I decided to pop in for breakfast the one morning as The Patisserie has been..."
Anisha Lutchman
"The Patisserie is this pretty little place in Illovo and I had been wanting to go there for a while. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. The..."
Binita Mistry
"This is my favorite French cafe outside of France. The place is decorated with its pastries and sweet things which makes it extra hard not to leave..."
Casper H. J Badenhorst
"I just couldn't resist š Their baked cheesecake and chocolate brownies are too delicious š Sweet āļø Fresh āļø Happy Heart āļø You..."
Inge Nefdt
"The desserts look better than they taste. I was disappointed by that. The coffee, tea and other drinks were nice though. Really liked the variety...."
Bene Katabua
"What a little gem. Great food, great atmosphere and a really great selection on their high tea menu. Perfect for a brunch out with the girls...."
Maria Alves Vd Merwe
"Came here for a bridal shower high tea not too long ago. The decor is really pretty and the cakes are lovely! Nice little venue, service a tad slow..."
Saiyuri
"I have been to the Patisserie on numerous occasions and I have not been disappointed to date. The waiters are always friendly and observant. The food..."
Alexandra
"Perfect spot for catching up with a friend or some alone time. Service is tepid but the food is worth it. Devoured a tastey chicken pie and threw..."
Middleclassconcerns
"This patisserie is as pink and pretty as it gets! There are many tables and the menu goes beyond just desserts. The main reason I keep coming back is..."
Shannon Correia
"Had such an awesome time at The Patisserie. I met a friend for some morning tea and cake and it was most delicious! We tried a red velvet cheesecake..."
Caitlin Hanck
"Small and comfy space with amazing cakes and cookies and sandwiches. Nice for a midweek lunch out of the office. Great seating and atmosphere..."
Brooklyn J. Pakathi
"From the decadent, detailed and delightful surroundings to the craft of baking, The Patisserie is a delight! The cakes are beautiful. Savouring every..."
Wenchy
"High score achieved for being the best looking bakery in town. Oozing with sexy food appeal. I've had tea and scones plus 1 lunch here - home baked..."
Darryl W
"Purchased a 25th birthday red velvet cake for my daughter. It was the most divine cake ever eaten! Pity I was in rush and unable to enjoy a cup of..."
Brenda Wardle
"Always a treat. Good coffee, amazing options at the counter, and the menu is always spot on. The dishes coming out of the kitchen are fresh, tasty..."
Jill Okkers
"I thoroughly enjoy The Patisserie in Illovo. The ambiance is delightful and and the variety of cakes is abundant. The service is quick and friendly,..."
Zara Abdulla
"Tea and cake! It doesn't get better. And if you share my sentiments then The Patisserie should be on your "places to try in Joburg" list. Located in..."
Jade Roberts
"A lover of French style and sweet treats,therefore there was no better place for me to catch my morning dose of sweetness atĀ The Patisserie...."
Zaakiyah
"The Patisserie offers the most delicious variety of sweets and treats. I've never actually sat down and ordered but rather have popped in a few times..."
Garth Balabanoff
"Came in for:1. Baguette - because who needs Banting, really? And2. Dark chocolate brownies - because...no reason. Both..."
Jayson Coomer
"The food and coffee was great, I had the toasted banana bread with cream cheese and berries, and I would go back to have the same dish. I would also..."
Sonja Offwood
"I come here especially for their macaroons! Truly magnificent and arguably the best in Johannesburg! The rest of their fare is pretty good too. I..."
Joash Narainsamy
"Amazing cakes and yummy eats! Enough said! Because the review needs to be more than 140 characters I just wrote this last part. And this part...."
JR
"Heavenly Stuff! Utterly scrumptious! I don't normally like cakes but they have this kind of "mousse" versions of cakes! I'm sure there's a fancy term..."
Nadz
"I love The Patisserie. It is such a gorgeous little spot in the Post Office Centre. I love the dƩcor, the food presentation is glorious and the food..."
Natalie Katz
"In this Post Office centre, absolutely everything is a winner so I was keen to try this pink and white, French styled restaurant and bakery! The..."
Lauras World
"Love this place. Probably the King of Patisseries in Johannesburg. They make the absolute best tasting cakes. If you're looking for..."
Thembelihle Seruto
"The Patisserie definitely tops my list of best 'patisseries' in Joburg. A wide variety of freshly baked tarts, cakes, pies etc all beautifully..."
Arjun Sinha
"There are so many patisseries in Illovo area but this one is definitely one of the best. We had a light lunch and treated ourselves to some delicious..."
Kate Parker
"Absolutely gorgeous spot to catchup with your girlfriends over a pot of tea and something yummy to nibble. Both sweet and savoury menu options will..."
Bronwyn Esterhuizen
"We visited The Patisserie for breakfast today and also took away some baked goods. We ordered scrambled eggs with toast and also had their fresh..."
SDeans
"Popped last Friday afternoon for tea - I was expecting a 'ladies tea spot' and was surprised when there were several tables of men - so clearly the..."
Sally Downie
"Parisian kitsch meets Breakfast at Tiffanyās: perfect for ladiesā luncheons. The dĆ©cor is black and white checked floors, tables of pastries on..."
Zakiyya
"Our favourite spot for a macaron & coffee. Lovely atmosphere created by this picture perfect patisserie. Not only is the food delicious but it is all..."
TheJoburgFoodie
"The Patisserie is fabulous!! If you have not tried it, do yourself a favour and spoil yourself. The bakery itself is quaint and fun, with old school..."
Christine M
"Absolutely amazing patisserie, some of the best cakes, biscuits and macarons in South Africa. They waiters / helpers are always very friendly. It's..."
Epicurean Republic
"I really enjoy sweet treats (when I am not on my crazy fitness & health mission) and always on the look out for patisserie's to test...esp the..."
Shelley Burt
"Not bad red..."
Byron Anthony Morris
"This is my go-to bakery. Everything from the macaroons to the orange loaf to the lemon meringue cupcakes are just..."
Zuziwe Magi
"Always superb. So many choices. Friendly people. Always interesting treats on the menu. Yum yum. Lovely ambience and decor. Don't change a..."
Leon Pretorius
"My wife and I visited the Patisserie for breakfast before we went off to vote. I had heard a lot about this place and looked forward to it. We were..."
Ricky Ferreira
"When I first found this gem, it set me back a few bucks cos I went back weekend after weekend. Want a little treat then head there for some B-1..."
Amy Rusike
"This is such a fabulous place if you love chic French style dƩcor and decadent sweet treats. I just love the atmosphere there...it is unfortunately..."
LoveFood! Blog
"It's a beautiful little bakery. Lots of tasty treats . Love their red velvet cupcakes . Their salads is also good. Nice place to meet for coffee with..."
Catharina
"This place was amazing! It is such a cute place. I went there with the girls for lunch and I was so pleasantly surprised! The walls are painted in..."
Jodi
"A good place for girls to meet up ... with candy floss walls and chandeliers ... accompanied with the sweet smell of pastries and tarts and hot and..."
Verushka Bhagaloo
"The Patisserie is a charming "French" themed bakery and cafƩ located in the old Post Office Centre in Illovo. I love their fish cakes and..."
The SA Food Guru
"I try to eat healthily, and a day with a business breakfast followed by a networking lunch makes me nervous. Fortunately the menu at The Patisserie,..."
Jacqueline Lues
"This little gem is a real find and if you pop in for a Saturday morning breakfast you won't be disappointed! If you can tear yourself away from..."
Clea Alexis Dias
"I originally rated The Patisserie a 2.5 (sorry!) I revisited them with their new owners and it is a million times better! There is something for..."
Jacqueline Sampson
"After hearing a lot about this place, I visited with a friend to try out some red velvet cupcakes. The shop is small and has loads of indulgent baked..."
Nafisa Akabor
"Food: There's a wide variety of foods to choose from which is great -both sweet and savoury. I had a cheese scone with jam with a hot chocolate. The..."
Nompumelelo Mgidlana
"I spontaneously visited this bakery as I was rather unprepared for my daughters birthday. Within 10minutes I had bought the most delicious and..."
Kim Cocciuti
"The best croissants and chocolate & custard brioche. I love that it is a small bakery, if you go later in the day you might not get what you looking..."
Rafique Limbada
"Absolutely loved it, food was delicious and the service..."
Corne Morrison (corne_kailing)
"Amazing; A lovely place for some tea and a slice of cake. There's an assortment of freshly baked goodies on display at all times. The carrot cake I..."
Fumani Shisana
"A beautiful bakery. Friendly staff with welcoming atmosphere. There are quite a few out of the way seats. Ideal for a high tea or posh get together...."
Shaun Engelbrecht
"Looooove this place!!! Always freshly baked goods that taste like heaven! Still need to try the restaurant side though......"
Sune Camm
"Intimate and stylish little French Patisserie in Illovo. Friendly service and quality coffee, cakes and savories. Love the interior, the colors,..."
Marietjie van der Walt
"Coffee shop with light meals and confectionery. Enjoyed the Croque Monsieur toast, cheese and ham dish with a cappuccino for brunch. Excellent..."
Leendert Haasbroek
"I love this place. You could be in Paris, the decor and the music fits perfectly. Try the salmon fish cakes, they are out of this..."
Natalie Lazaris
"Lovely place like a hidden gem. Enjoyed French toast and cappuccino a..."
busysuzie in Seoul
"The vibe is great and food is good but the cakes are even better. They have a flourless cake which was..."
Noluthando Gqokoma
"This a nice little coffee come cake shop. One can sit down and have a small snack, or meal. NOT much to choose from the menu but that's what makes it..."
GRAY BRUNTON
"Dainty, delicious, elegant. Definitely a treat!!! The teacups and teapots are a..."
Luz-Helena BeltrƔn Gomez
"They make the best cakes ever. Don't go anywhere else......THE..."
Kenna Williams
". Wonderfully quaint . Pricey . Lovely baked..."
Gretchen Peetham
"Less choice since Covid-19.....light lunch was enjoyable. Good service and..."
Deirdre Corthouts
"Amazing cakes! Fresh, delicious and the decor was fabulous,..."
Selaelo Sathekga
The Patisserie
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"This is my mini heaven corner at Rosebank. I've had all their cakes and I left all the people i brought with me each time, hooked as well!..."
Hulie Malie
"This cute little outlet in Rosebank greeted us with smell of the freshly baked cakes. Popped in here after lunch to pick up my favorite Carrot Cake...."
Swetha Suneja
"AWESOME CHOICE OF MACAROON FLAVOURS. Wow! I'm still in awe! I think the choice selection was about 10 different macaroon flavours if not more! Also I..."
Sanelisiwe Sani Sibanyoni
"This little spot in Rosebank is a nice touch to the mall. The croissants are yummy and fresh. Pity that the service is a bit slow, even though the..."
Natalie Lazaris
"Popped in to the Patisserie with my mum for a quick cup of hot chai tea which was really tasty. I will definitely be back to sample the delicious..."
Emily Smith
"I stop here for Macaroons mostly. The display cabinet is always tempting as I walk past. The store is small but fully packed with yummy treats.Ā i..."
Eve
"On the two occasions I've been to the patisserie in rosebank I was both enchanted by their diverse selection of cakes and baked goodies. Definitely..."
ReVino
"Cute spot indeed, had "lavender" macaroons a few weeks ago.. lol never would've thought.. I like how they look hard but melt in your mouth and stuff..."
Rod Kukubo
"Brekkie, brekkie, where art thou? That's how famished I felt when the words were ringing in my ears....enter The Patisserie Sandton, little wonderful..."
Maxwell Gauld
"PixieVixie19 and I visited in celebration of her birthday.The shop is elegantly decorated and the staff is very friendly and accommodating...."
Wenchy
"Have often walked past and looked at the macarons in display with great longing. Finally went for breakfast and a catch up this morning with a..."
Heather Hook
"The most amazing pastries and sweets! I simply love this place and try go get something as often as I can. My favourite is the red velvet cheesecake..."
Tam Loves Food
"After eating lunch we stopped in here to grab a quick dessert. Service was okay considering all we wanted to do was get some macaroons to go. I had a..."
Nicola Slyper
"The Patisserie has been an Illovo epicurean landmark for longer than I can remember and now it has expanded by opening up an outlet down the road in..."
Epicurean Republic
"The Patisserie is a wonderful little cafe to stop at in Rosebank in between shopping. The waitors are extremely friendly and when not providing good..."
Genevieve Law
"Thank you to The Patisserie for opening at a more convenient spot! had the cashew nut chocolate cake which was so delicious. The pistachio cake..."
Iman Haffajee
"Recommend, recommend, recommend! I've been here several times and their service and food is always spot on. I will write this review based..."
Cecillia
"I love the decor and the service - sweet delights with many many many more to offer ! Your dessert heaven... It's situated in rosebank and has some..."
Nadi
"Had my very first red velvet cupcake here, and lived up to my expectations! All their cakes are absolutely delicious and their marshmallow icing I..."
Rose Marie Pereira
"There is nothing not to love about this little spot. Cakes, cupcakes, macaroons and french pastries this place has it all, and it is to die for. Ever..."
Stephanie Erasmus
"A beautiful little corner, with its own unique style and blend of tastes. They have put a lot of effort into their bakes and you can feel the sense..."
Adrian Ciesielski
"The Patisserie in Illovo was the first place I ever had a red velvet cupcake. And I fell in luv immediately. I was super thrilled when this branch..."
Sharima Bramannan
"LOVE this spot !!! Perfect place to indulge in some cupcakes and tea. Great service and such a wonderful atmosphere,nice spot to meet up with your..."
Zaakiyah
"Out with the old and in with the new! The Patisserie replaces one of many overrated Vida E Cafe's, and is a step in the right direction. The look is..."
Morne Visser
"The Zone Rosebank. Was looking for Vida e Cafe and found this little gem. The best soya cappuccino in town. š. Will be much better once..."
Marentia Van Kasterop
"The Patisserie was originally established in 2003 by Helen Theo and I am over the moon to see that they have a newly opened branch in The Zone to..."
Lauras World
"A lovely spot for coffee and cake.. I didn't get to try the macaroons unfortunately but the baked cheese cake was amazing, one of the best I've had..."
Julie Farrell
"I was delighted to see that The Patisserie had opened in Rosebank, in a much more appealing spot than the flagship store. It has the same amazing..."
Zara Abdulla
"This is a very cute tiny Patisserie, decorated beautifully in pink. I feel like a child upon entering. The cakes all look fresh and delicious,..."
Idalina Silva
"The pastries here are mouthwatering, as at the Illovo branch. The lunch options are a bit limited and pricey, so it's best to go for a tea time..."
Carina Van Zyl
"Bit of a mixed experience here. The decor is pretty and pink, with a lavish selection of cakes, all lovingly described by the friendly owner. i tried..."
Amy Heydenrych
"Perfectly pretty, Parisian chic decor and of course the sensational cakes and delectable treats The Patisserie is known for! We had a slice of their..."
TheJoburgFoodie
"We decided to take home something sweet for cheat day. The caramel and Apple sponge dessert was out of this world!!!! A must try. The fudge is proper..."
Peter Jacobs
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