Maison Richard Restaurant & French Bakery

The Scene – This classic French pastry shop was originally owned by celebrated chef Michel Richard, who went on to open Citrus. Under new ownership for more than a decade, the quaint storefront still dishes out the same tempting treats. A steady stream of customers pick up cakes to go, while others linger at the sidewalk tables, munching on croissants and espresso. – – The Food – A short list makes up the lunch menu, with dishes such as quiche Lorraine and salade nicoise. But with dozens of sweet and savory pastries behind the glass counter, it would be remiss not to…

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The Extras:: Can't get enough of the fab French food? Michel Richard does catering; call (323) 655-7777 for information.
Know Before You Go:: Don't leave the dog at home. If you grab a table on the patio, Fido can sit at your feet.

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dessert	75.0% positive	“But the worst was a chocolate eclair that must have been sitting in the case for a week or so.” “the store is located in a very cool neighborhood and has a great pastries/deserts as well as a very good and simple selection of french food.” “great place to stop by with the girls for tea and cake!” “have been searching for a cute cafe with great desserts for years now, and when I went to Michael Richard, I knew I found it!”
drinks	100.0% positive	“great place to stop by with the girls for tea and cake!” “If you like sweets and a nice place to have a cup of coffee, this is a nice place.”
food quality	88.88999938964844% positive	“The waiters are usually amazing and the food is supurb.” “The meals are good, but not excellent, excpet for the pouched egg salmon salad, which is also amazing.” “used to work a bloack away from Michel Richard and while it isn't my favorite place to have a ful meal, their fruit tarts, especially the rasberry, are unbelievable.” “Some good pastries but the staff's attitude is not what you expect in this type of high prices products outlet.” “the store is located in a very cool neighborhood and has a great pastries/deserts as well as a very good and simple selection of french food.” “Everything is always perfect, and I order their steak all the time.” “Restaurant food is also excellent for the price.” “great french food, great value” “Always friendly service and good food.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“the store is located in a very cool neighborhood and has a great pastries/deserts as well as a very good and simple selection of french food.”
overall	100.0% positive	“Always a great place” “If you like sweets and a nice place to have a cup of coffee, this is a nice place.” “great place to stop by with the girls for tea and cake!”
service	80.0% positive	“had to get up and go to the front where a lady screamed about horrible service.” “Always friendly service and good food.” “The waiters are usually amazing and the food is supurb.” “Some good pastries but the staff's attitude is not what you expect in this type of high prices products outlet.” “Coffee is good, staff is nice.”
value	87.5% positive	“Restaurant food is also excellent for the price.” “take my breaks here, a bit expensive but worth the price.” “great french food, great value” “Some good pastries but the staff's attitude is not what you expect in this type of high prices products outlet.”

04/17/12

Best Desserts!

by VSS08

I've been going to Maison Richard for years and I've never been disappointed by the quality of their cakes and pastries, always fresh and made with the finest ingredients.

I liked their location on Robertson Blvd and now that they've moved their cafe on Melrose it is not as convenient as it used to be for me, but I am still going there to buy all my birthday cakes. Their fruit tarts, napoleons, eclairs, strawberry fontenels, chocolate mousses are my favorite desserts. In december their chocolate christmas logs are to die for!

They also have a a large covered patio with plenty of seating, perfect for sunday's brunch or coffee and pastries in the afternoon.

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04/16/12

Delicious French Pastries

by VL57

Michel Richard has a great selection of delicious and savory french pastries, fruit tarts, croissants, brioches, pains aux raisins, brioches, apple turnovers...

It's a great place to go to for breakfast and lunch (salads, quiches, omelets, pasta...). I also like to go there to meet my friends on their quiet outdoor patio and enjoy coffee and pastries in the afternoon with them!

I usually order my birthday and holiday cakes there; the strawberry fontenel I ordered for my son's 6th birthday was a huge hit among kids and adults.

I also ordered several times from them some miniatures hors d'oeuvres (mini quiches, mini pizzas, salmon feuilletes...) and surprise breads.

I've never been disappointed by the service and their products. Their pastries and dishes are always made with top quality ingredients, fresh and super tasty.

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12/23/11

NEVER GO THERE!!!!

by lassi123456789

I GAVE ONE STAR SINCE 0 IS NOT AN OPTION!!!!!

I went there for breakfast.

I had a gift certificate.

The owner told me that i can not use the certificate..

I tried to explain that it has no expiration date an that I was there a few month before and one of the guys there told me it NEVER expires!!!

She started yelling at me and she GRABBED the paper from my hand and PUSHED me!!!!!!!

NEVER GO THERE!!!!

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11/07/10

Michel Richard changed to Cafe Maison Richard .

by 777foodlovers

Café Maison Richard:

A Garden and Patio Sitting

a Relax Cafe

a Restaurant

a Pastry Shop and Bakery

a Gourmet food TOGO

but most importantly , they create all or their fresh authentic french pastries with the purest natural ingredients along with the same tradition and passion for the past 33years!!!

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08/27/06

Always a great place

by redphoenixrising

Always friendly service and good food. (The management needs to tell people to keep their kids from running amok and getting in the way of the waiters and bothering other patrons.)

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04/17/12

Best Desserts!

by VSS08

04/16/12

Delicious French Pastries

by VL57

12/23/11

NEVER GO THERE!!!!

by lassi123456789

11/07/10

Michel Richard changed to Cafe Maison Richard .

by 777foodlovers

08/27/06

Always a great place

by redphoenixrising

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