(310) 399-8801
1202 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice,
CA
90291
33.9913
-118.469
Neighborhoods: Venice, West LA
Jin Patisserie
What People Are Saying About Jin Patisserie
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Tucked behind a gray wooden fence on this bustling Westside boulevard awaits an intimate tea garden retreat with a minimalist landscape and retro-inspired stools and tables. The wood-floored store area showcases small square chocolates with innovative flavors including lemon grass, caramel clove and black roasted sesame. Small cakes also share the spotlight with choices ranging from the dark chocolate and French griottine cherries of the Belgian marquise to the fresh mango and mascarpone of the passion.
04/24/09
Overpriced for quality
by marshmallows84
I came to Jin based on the good reviews, therefore i was a bit inclined to imagine that the macarons were very good. However, something was still off, I was in denial, probably since i splurged 31.00 for a piece of cake and 16 macarons (yes im a pig), and wanted to convince myself that it was justified. However, after tasting the macarons at Chantilly in Torrance I realized it was a rip off. The macaroons at Chantilly are superb. The vanilla is the best ive tasted in my life, and ive tasted many. The chocolate is slightly bitter but very satisfying, and the rasberry is not too sweet and the filling doesnt taste like the cheap jelly filling that other rasberry macs have. The strawberry cake was excellent quality. The best part is that the price was about 38 percent cheaper than Jin.
Jin's macaroons crumble easily and fail to hold that balance of chewiness and flakiness. The pistachio flavor is off and the vanilla is plain. overall they are average. and please dont get me started on their marquise cake. Not worth it.
- Pros: nice packaging
- Cons: quality
03/13/09
OVER-rated and WAY too expensive
by MrMookie
Give me a break - this place is so over-rated and way over priced. Got suckered once, but dont let yourself.
- Cons: Stupidly price
10/20/08
French macaroons
by SMdesserts
Great hidden spot in Abbot Kinney where they make dessert into an art.
The teas and dessert are excellent but the chocolates are out of this world.
I recommend their little chocolates and their crunchy cornflakes cookies. I also appreciate that the cakes are only mildly sweet and nothing is too heavy.
- Cons: parking
The Details on Jin Patisserie
Know Before You Go:
Afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches and scones, is served all day. Parties of four or more can make reservations.
The Extras:
Catering is available with customized options, and with several days of advance notice.
On the Menu:
Even if you're not staying for lunch, try taking a few sweets to go. The pretty French macaroons ($1.30 each) are offered in classic flavors like chocolate, pistachio and rose as well as more exotic seasonal versions such as yuzu, Japanese plum and violet-raspberry.
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