10/12/09

WONDERFUL!

by schoong324

Ate at lunch time but had breakfast...mine was corned beef and eggs and friend had Eggs Benedict. We had no complaints. Staff was friendly, we were seated

immediately, food came very quickly. This is not low-fat diet food but wonderful...the bakery looked magnificent.

I'll be going back in two days with a different friend and having salad for lunch so I can have a nice big dessert!

• Pros: GREAT FOOD, GOOD PORTIONS
• Cons: NO CONS

03/07/09

Best cheese brioche ever

by lcmomtobe

I love Saturdays because it's my splurge day: pastries in the morning and pizza for dinner. We've truly enjoyed some tasty mornings, but today was the best morning EVER due to Petite Provence. We got our food to go because I have a 1 year old that wasn't in the mood to wait for a table, next time I'll come a little earlier and order the berry french toast.

The pastries: cheese filled brioche- a perfect weight, something to sink your teeth into and yet soooo tender and just perfectly flaky without being dry in anyway and the cheese is creamy and smooth not sweet or savory, just perfection.

Raspberry brioche- the raspberry is not too sweet and just a little tart, with the same perfect brioche. I wish I'd bought a plain one because it is just so awesome.

Poppyseed brioche- reminded me a little bit of the homemade strudel that my grandmothers used to make (although it is technically completely different), very yummy.

For my dad- a chocolate bear claw, he loved it, called it decadent and evil!

They have tons of options and I can't wait to try one of the tarts or apricot papillon. I'll be back next Saturday! Or we might try out the Alberta location.

• Pros: Cheese brioche! All of the pastries! Counter person with French Accent, excellent menu options
• Cons: Parking isn't ideal (but not terrible), one counter person was not really friendly, but she helped us right away as she looked around and avoided eye contact :)

10/25/08

Portland is indeed fortunate to have this jewel.

by Winkie2

I will definitely make a return visit to the Petite Provence. I enjoyed everything about it. The bakery case was a wonder of meticulously prepared bakery goods. All my favorites... Lots of chantilly and chocolate. I lived in France for a year and believe me this is as good as anything I observed overthere. On the down side...I wish they would have earth friendly doggie bags.