Bayon Pastry School

The place is cute and nicely decorated There are plenty of indications about the actions, their programs, their stories and history. Food is so good; loved the 2 kind of breads and baguettes we had. Prices are super reasonable Would love to come back again to try their viennoiseries

I will start by saying I was already having a bad day due to my hostel which is located on the same block didn't have any coffee which as I had paid for breakfast and coffee to be included my day didn't get started as normal with a fresh ground coffee. This led to me going in search of my usual kick start to the day being a coffee junkie. I stumbled across Bayon pastry school by chance its location is off a main road down an unmade street that isn't concrete. Seeing the graffiti advertising on the wall at the end of the road, it's less than 50m away. The history of this place is captured in one of many displays and information, so see included photos of the ethos of the place and its mission statement. It's an open plan design garden courtyard with some undercover ceiling fans. To help keep you cool on what is normally a very hot day. I ordered latte see photos, and it was well presented technically. I'm not so sure it was a latte and maybe Cappuccino very thick layer of foam and very milky in flavour. I couldn't taste the coffee, so I returned it asking for an extra shot of coffee. The waitress seemed to understand, but when the cup was returned, the amount of liquid I the cup seemed the same, so I wasn't so sure I had anything added to my cup so for the second time I went back and asked for another shot of coffee to be added. This time making sure I tried it's taste when the waitress brought me the cup back the second she gave it to me. The extra shot this time did change the flavour and I could now taste the coffee but considering at this point I had 3 shots of coffee the temperature didn't seem to alter. I am not a coffee machine expert but I will bet money that the setting on the machine needs turning up or maybe it's faulty and needs a service. So my bad day isn't improving at this point so as I have done hundreds of times before I look at the reviews on Google maps as those that already know me and follow me I review more coffee shops than I do hotels and restaurants. Reading the signs leading to this place and it's story I had high expectations and had a good feeling as I like to support and review independent local business and not the massive fancy pants expensive hotels and restaurants. So the reviews before mine talk mainly about the school and the work that is done and the pastry and cakes. I will say at this point I'm not a pastry chef and I don't eat cakes or sweet dessert very often but as the reviews I read said good things I tried the mango and coconut tart and a passion fruit and orange fruit juice with no added sugar. The tart looked fantastic so photos I had one sip of the juice which was mostly water and ice with not much fruit when more disaster hits as it when starts to rain and I'm sitting in the garden area so not wanting my tart to get wet from the rain I pick my what is actually a chopping board and not a serving try with my top heavy glass to a table that had cover from the rain only to place this chopping board down and the unstable pub stool table the glass tips over because of the uneven level of the flooring and the top heavy glass. which ends up going over my plate and phone covering the newly bought tart so I drain the drink from the plate not wanting it to make the tart to go soggy. The tart topping looked great and flavour was good but the pastry was rock hard even after I had spilt a whole glass of juice over which I quickly drained off it to stop it from affecting the pastry the extra moisture didn't help. I was difficult to get my folk to break it apart which I'm sure it should crumble apart and not stick together like concrete. I hate leaving negative reviews but I'm always going to be honest and I had the worst coffee so far In over almost 1.5 years of doing reviews which coffee is my main topic and not cakes so please read other customer reviews also as I did and maybe you will have much better luck than myself. I was already having a bad day and visiting this place didn't help improve my morning it just made a bad day ever worse.

The ethos of this delightful coffee shop is 5 star and for that alone a visit should be made I had a lovely smashed avocado on toast with a hard boiled egg. It was perfect and very reasonably priced. My husband had the same but with two fried eggs. Unfortunately his two fried eggs were cold and we presumed they were placed on one side whilst my boiled egg cooked. Coffee was hot but could have been a bit stronger. Service a little slow I would definitely go back as the negatives highlighted were far outweighed by the positives. Would recommend a visit.

Amazing cafe set in a beautiful garden. The almond and chocolate croissants were amazing and coffee was great too. Thank you!

the food was okay, almond croissant was tasty (although nothing to write home avout) and smothie bowl was great. but the way they treat animals is absolutely devastating. there is a cat with 3 kittens on the property and kittens are in terrible condition, skin and bones - it is really hard to watch and no one gives a shit. well this may sound out of touch to some people but it is not difficult to be kind to animals that clearly need help. i asked the staff for milk for kittens (for which i will pay of course) and they refused. extremely dissapointing behaviour for people who claim they are charitable organization. do better.

Good food and a great cause. Our food was good, not great. We had the panini, quiche and an almond croissant. I was expecting a nice layer of almond cream inside but didn’t get it and it wasn’t hot. Overall I’d still recommend a visit to have breakfast lunch or coffee while supporting a great charitable initiative.

I recently had the pleasure of trying the Bayon Pastry for the first time, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. The standout feature of this place is undeniably their exceptional staff. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and a genuine eagerness to assist. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that I had a pleasant experience, constantly checking in and eagerly seeking feedback. It was truly refreshing to encounter such friendly and attentive individuals. Now, let's talk about the food. The quality of the pastries at Bayon Pastry is outstanding. Each bite was a delightful explosion of flavors, and it was evident that great care and attention to detail went into their preparation. From the flaky crusts to the perfectly balanced fillings, every aspect of the pastries was top-notch. Whether you're a fan of sweet or savory treats, Bayon Pastry has something to satisfy every palate. In conclusion, my first visit to Bayon Pastry was a memorable one. The exceptional friendliness of the staff combined with the delectable pastries made for an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend stopping by this establishment for a truly enjoyable culinary adventure.

I suppose it’s not a good time for a burger review, as it is 09:30 am, but I couldn’t find what I was looking for. I had an appetite for some eggs, and remembered this place as I have bought bread here on prior visits. The breakfast menu is more on a sweet side. They have quiches, croissants etc… the lunch menu caught my eye. They did have a breakfast burger with a fried egg, and bacon, but I opted for a classic, as the breakfast burger came with ham and bacon but did not come with a beef patty. I opted for a classic burger with a side salad as fries were not offered. At first glance the brioche bun looked great( as they make them on site.it is a French baking school after all). The presentation was elegant and light. To wash it all down I ordered a passion fruit juice, which was delicious. Overall the burger was the best I have tried so far in Siem Reap. Tasty, light and just enough to satisfy my hunger pangs. I will definitely come back to try their other menu options. The attention to detail was good, and the service was great. Total paid was $5.50 for the burger and $1.75 for the juice.