Camille C.
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Breakfast croissant sandwiches and the Croque Monsieur were immediate draws for our brunch choice at Léa, and they didn't disappoint.
Le LaFayette is an elevated egg/cheese/bacon (or veg) delight on a buttery, flaky croissant. I was impressed by the care in seasoning the omelet and the contrasting texture of the crispy bacon.
Speaking of that bacon, it's prominently featured on the Croque Monsieur. My husband complimented the bechamel, which was herby and not overly cloying. Paired with the saltiness of that lovely bacon, his sandwich was perfect for me to sample. It's certainly rich, as one expects, and it was more my speed sharing it rather than committing to the whole plate. Bags of chips were nice, just not a standout among the rest of our meal.
Our drinks were a well balanced lavender lemonade and a gingery Rishi Masala iced chai latte.
The pastry case and plentiful baguettes were entirely tempting, and several takeaway customers were there just for bread. Our Apple Tartlette was the right size for dessert. Glossy lattice pastry was the star, just salted enough and very tender. We would have loved a bit more apple filling to be on par with the pastry.
Seating inside was comfortable and overall we got a pretty chill vibe from this spot, though I could imagine a rush particularly in the morning. If it hadn't been sprinkling, the small storefront patio tables also looked pleasant since the street was surprisingly not chaotic either.
Order kiosks at the entrance were easy to navigate and pay. It wasn't busy and we could have approached the counter but I suspect the staff appreciates the kiosks, as they also seemed to be continually prepping online orders.
Our mid-morning Léa stop was perfect to fuel up before back-to-back Frank Lloyd Wright tours 😅 Merci!
