Authentic French Pâtisserie in Novato, CA with Local Pickup

Authentic French Pâtisserie in Novato, CA: Precision, Ingredients, and Intent

TL;DR

We are a French pâtisserie in Novato, CA focused on precision, premium ingredients, and small batch pastries. By operating without a storefront, we invest more in quality ingredients and technique. All desserts are made in limited quantities and offered for local pickup only, including cheesecakes, éclairs, tarts, and gluten free pastries.

 

An authentic French pâtisserie is defined by discipline, balance, and restraint. It is not about excess or trend driven desserts. It is about precision, technique, and ingredients chosen without compromise.

As a French bakery in Novato, CA, our focus is singular. We create refined pastries using classical methods, scientific precision, and premium ingredients, all while keeping the experience approachable and personal.

 

What Authentic French Pâtisserie Means

In France, pâtisserie is a separate craft from bread baking and viennoiserie. It requires a different mindset and a higher level of control. Every component is intentional.

• Texture must be deliberate.
• Sweetness must be balanced.
• Flavor must be layered and clean.

With a background in science, precision is second nature. Ratios, temperatures, and timing are treated as essential tools, not suggestions. This allows for consistency and clarity in every pastry, from delicate creams to structured cakes.

Nothing is improvised. Nothing is rushed.

 

Why We Do Not Operate a Storefront

Many expect a pâtisserie to have a traditional retail shop. We have chosen a different model by offering online ordering with local pickup in Novato.

By avoiding storefront overhead such as high rent, front of house staffing, and display driven overproduction, we can focus entirely on what matters most, the freedom to focus on excellence.

That decision allows us to invest more deeply in ingredients, technique, and small batch production. Less spent on overhead means more invested in quality.

Ingredient Quality Without Compromise

French pastry depends on ingredient integrity.

We work exclusively with:

• Valrhona and Callebaut chocolates for depth and balance
• Plugrá butter for texture and flavor
• Whole vanilla beans, never extract

These ingredients are not interchangeable. Premium chocolate melts differently and finishes cleanly. High quality butter affects both flavor and texture. Real vanilla provides complexity that artificial flavoring cannot replicate.

This approach is especially evident in our Basque cheesecakes, where balance, structure, and restraint are essential.

 

Refined Pastry Including Gluten Free Options

Precision also allows us to offer gluten free éclairs, cakes, and tarts without sacrificing structure or flavor.

Rather than treating gluten free pastry as an alternative, it is developed with the same discipline and attention as our classic offerings. Each recipe is adjusted intentionally so texture and balance remain intact.

The result is pastry that feels complete and considered, not compromised.

A French Pâtisserie Designed for Novato

We serve Novato and nearby communities with a clear purpose.

• Small batch production
• Limited quantities
• Local pickup only

This model allows for full control over quality and ensures every dessert reflects the standards of a true French pâtisserie.

Purposefully Small, Thoughtfully Made

From ingredient sourcing to final presentation, every decision reflects respect for craft, science, and tradition. Whether it is an éclair, a layer cake, or a refined cheesecake, each dessert is made with intention and precision.

Explore our current pastry offerings and order ahead for local pickup in Novato, CA.