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nice bakery
Posted by peacereaper on 06/03/2009
We went there for lunch and dessert and had I the quiche, which was really good. I would go back and have it again. My boyfriend had the veggie sandwich, which I though was just O.K, but my boyfriend liked. We got dessert, I got the chocolate praline cake and my boyfriend got the passion fruit cake. They were both very good. My criticism however is that I expected to get cake. I got a very thin wafer of cake at the bottom with mousse shaped into a piece and covered with chocolate. It was very rich and I was disappointed that it was not actually cake. My boyfriends "cake" was a similar situation. All in all, it was not a bad experience.
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Perfect place to sample menu
Posted by Truthful on 05/13/2009
Patrick's is one of the few places that it's easy to order by sight thanks to their display case. Everything I have tried there has been wonderful (I am still working my way through the full menu, with multiple stops at some favorites). I did have one small problem when taking a friend there, something was under cooked, but as is the case with Patrick's they took it back and quickly made a new one for her. One time my cake was barely touched by the side of a box, Patrick refused to sell the cake to me and insisted on provided a new one from the case, placing it carefully into the box to maintain the chocolate perfection that is the outside of the cake. They really will (and always do) go above and beyond for the customer.
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Desserts, quick lunch, atmosphere
Posted by CityGal79 on 09/20/2008
I felt like I stepped into another country when I walked into Patricks. You are greeted with a long glass counter filled with the most mouth watering desserts, cookies, and pasteries. It was easy to get sidetracked from what I initially when in there for..lunch! The breads are all baked there. Amazing. Try the chicken finger sandwhich. It's addicting!
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A real french bakery here in Minnesota? Yes it is true.
Posted by destinybefallsyou on 02/16/2008
I might sound like I have a man crush on this place and so pardon me.
Through a french born friend of mine I was recommended here. Since then I've bought several birthday cakes and many other items. The flavors, the preparation, the finish, and the smells are all to die for.
I always had a weak spot for good ole american birthday cake...I'll eat the icing until I am woozy...Patrick's cakes are the only ones that break me from my addition even on my birthday. The great thing is I never feel woozy.
I am sorry for the lack of detail in my response...this place is simply spectacular. Make your someone's birthday truly special and get them a cake from Patricks...or make my day special and bring me a cake, seriously...I work in USbank's building and like to eat lunch outside on the benches on Nicollet Ave, just walk around with the box and I'll find you :D :D
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The Best
Posted by uradel on 12/12/2007
We have been purchasing breads and pastries from Patrick since he opened his first location on 66th. I was absolutely elated when we found him because the twin cities is very lacking in quality baked goods. This is one of the few bakeries where you won't find a "Minnesota cinder block" (crisped cereal bar! UGH!) He bakes genuine, high quality pastries. I use the baguette Viennoise sliced thin for appetizer pates and it's divine! I hope the disappointed writer here has given him another chance. There can be long lines, but the wait is worth it. Also, he operates like an authentic French baker. They have their ovens going full speed in the early mornings so the morning customer has their daily bread. In Germany, Austria, Italy & France, the Lady of the house goes to market/bakery first thing in the morning to get her families fresh baked goods for that day and if you missed the morning, you went without. It's not like a factory that keeps pumping out bread. If you are not accustomed to this I can understand your disappointment. Please go back. He and his wife are wonderful and his pastry case is unmatched by anyone around here. Before Patrick came along I only found these pastries in Chicago & New York. I am so happy for his success & expansions. Everything he makes is true old world class. This is one of the finest bakeries in Minnesota. Vive la Patrick!
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Classy French Bakery and Cafe
Posted by luna123 on 12/19/2006
I've been eating at Patrick's in Richfield since 2003, and it is becoming more and more popular.
It's a great place for a Saturday or Sunday morning breakfast or lunch. It can be busy though. The service is very good.
The quality of the food and bakery goods is consistently excellent. I often have the chicken bistro
salad, which has a delicious raspberry vinegarette. In addition, the coffee is made in the French
way--good and strong. I bought one of their dessert cakes recently for an office retreat, and there
were no leftovers. Their croissants are light and buttery.
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Best pastries in town
Posted by kanderson89 on 03/08/2003
On a Sunday morning at 10:00 I expected it to be crazy, but there were 2-3 tables open. We both had personal quiches, though splitting one would have been fine. The filling was very light, and not stuffed with ingredients. Coffee was a bit strong for me, but some would like it. Croissant a bit chewy but well-flavored. We brought home some pastries - a chocolate praline which was incredible. Chocolate was soft ganache with a chocolate mousse inside - very rich. Baguette was also excellent. We have a few more truffles to try tomorrow. Location is easy to get to - bright blue strip mall across from Southdale. Highly recommended! Display cases are gorgeous - very European.
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Pastry Heaven
Posted by molson262 on 12/25/2002
It seems almost cruel to have opened this wonderful culinary masterpiece two doors down from a well known dieters club. But I suppose if your going to cheat on your diet there is not a better way to go. There's not one item I've had at Patrick's that hasn't provided flavor beyond my wildest dreams. I plan on continuing to eat my way through the immaculate cases until I've tried every item at least one time. I may subsequently need that diet place two doors down but as I've stated before what a way to go!
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Perfection
Posted by aharste on 12/09/2002
The pastries are authentic, the ingredients are top notch! Everything I've had here has been so wonderful. The Galette Fermiere is wonderful crisped up in the oven and served warm. The Apple Chiboust is worth buying just for the custardy meringue on top. Don't miss the Feuillantine Pralinee Chocolate Cake or the Raspberry-Chocolate Fondant Cake. Everything just melts in your mouth! I think I'll stop by right now . . .
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Bring a snack for the wait......
Posted by momofone on 11/08/2002
I have tried going twice in the past 2 weeks (once on a weekend and once during the week) and have yet to walk out with anything to eat. The first time was mid-afternoon on a Sat. and there was virtually nothing left. The second, right before lunch when I waited for 20 minutes with a squirmy toddler and left with 6 people still ahead of me. This time there was food, I just couldn't wait ANOTHER 20 minutes for service. The breads and the pastries looked gorgeous and I changed my order in my head a million times while contemplating what would be the least detrimental to my diet. Lucky for my waistline, the clock ran out on my patience! One of these days I'll get my hands on an eclair without having to growing old waiting!
