Whitehorse’s French Sweet Escape | Crêperie La Petite Maison 🍮
📍 Why It’s Special? Tucked beside a university classroom, this cozy francophone café—run by Émilie & Edwine—serves buttery crêpes, flaky pastries, and eclairs so elegant you’ll forget you’re in the wilderness. 🍰 Must-Try Desserts (Ranked!) 1️⃣ Chocolate Éclair 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ($8.50) ✔ Silky Perfection: House-made choux pastry, dark chocolate filling, glossy ganache. ✔ Pro Tip: Eat it fresh (before the Yukon air dries it out!). 2️⃣ Caramel Éclair 🌟🌟🌟✨ ($8.50) ✔ Sweet & Nutty: Whipped cream, toasted almonds, salted caramel glaze (less sweet than the Parisian Flan). 3️⃣ Parisian Flan 🌟🌟🌟 ($7.50) ✔ Controversial: Custardy center, buttery crust, but glaze is VERY sweet (ask for less syrup). 4️⃣ Lemon Meringue Tart 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ($9) ✔ Zesty Balance: Shortbread crust, tangy lemon curd, torched meringue peaks. ☕ Coffee Pairings ✔ Café au Lait (4.50):Steamedmilk+Yukon−roastedbeans .✔LavenderLatte(5): Floral, not soapy (a rarity!). 💡 Brutally Honest Tips ✔ Go For: Weekend brunch (11AM–1PM = fresh pastry batches). ✔ Budget: $15–20/person (2 desserts + drink). ✔ Skip If: You dislike rich desserts (these are unapologetically indulgent). #YukonEats #ParisInTheTundra #NoSadEclairs
