Bakkerij Paulissen — Restaurant in Maastricht

I approached Bakkerij Paulissen with the hopeful heart of a pastry lover craving buttery bliss. Midday, prime croissant hour, wallet in hand, dreams in tow. I walked out with what looked like golden perfection—but alas, looks can be deceiving.

The croissant? Dryer than my sense of humor after three Zoom meetings. I took a bite and nearly triggered a puff pastry sandstorm. For the price, I was expecting flaky, buttery magic. What I got was more “desert expedition” than Parisian delight.

It’s as if the croissants spent the morning reflecting on life under a heat lamp, questioning their existence. Crunchy? Yes. Moist? No. Satisfying? Only if you enjoy chewing regrets.

Do better, Paulissen. My taste buds are...

Cosy bakery where I had latte macchiato with croissant. Everything was delicious and the store staff is kind and makes your day better. The interior is clean and the walls have nice portrait emphasising the shop's history which makes the vibe more pleasant...

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