La Tropezienne Takapuna — Restaurant in Devonport-Takapuna

I was very excited to try this bakery but ended extremely disappointed. For a french bakery, the croissant was really bad it tasted like something from a supermarket. I couldn’t even finish it because of how weird the taste was. The coffee éclair and religieuse tasted good but it wasn’t completely filled, it was hollow in a lot of bites I’ve had. The Paris Brest was not a Paris Brest, it didn’t even taste close to what it’s supposed to taste like. The mille feuille was okay. I do not recommend this bakery if you’re looking for pastries close to the ones they sell in France. Je ne...

05/09/2024 I'm so disappointed in the quality of the croissants. In the past they were big, buttery & would melt in yr mouth. Now they are dry, small, tough, chewy & 3 times the price. Quite frankly, they're barely a notch above supermarket standards. SO disappointing. They used to be so delightful & 100% French. Even worse that I paid such a ridiculous price for them. Sort it out guys.

2014 For a little taste of France.... try the yummies here.....you won't be disappointed. I've been coming here for years & on the whole, the consistency is...

Was so exited when I found this French cafe, while the displays and pastries look nice they do not quite live up to expectations. I also had a croissant and was very disappointed, the baguette were also weird and not the traditional taste. Bring French I was expecting it to taste a bit like home, the look was there but the taste didn’t follow. Hot choc wasn’t that great either. I even googled the place to see if it was owned by a kiwi or other as it’s hard to believe a French pastry chef would be satisfied with the quality :(...