Le Posh Patisserie (Nelson) — Restaurant in Nelson

There are a number of things which the French are known for: Architecture, Art, Music and Food. Le Posh Patisserie is a wonderful example of the fine art of pastry. I was on my way home from Nelson and happened to be coming around Haven Road at lunch time when I noticed this store. I was so intrigued that I actually turned around at the wharf carpark to go and check it out! Boy am I glad that I did! A lovely little store, it is a little unfortunate that the location does not get as much foot traffic as I imagine that this would give them a lot more custom. Anyway, in I go - The first thing that caught my eye is the array of sweet cakes, slices and treats in the cabinet. A huge array of different things and all looked delicious, but I moved past these as I was looking for something savory. A large toasted sandwich caught my eye, it was almost glowing in the cabinet, golden and brown with cheese and very inviting. I was informed that this was called a Croque Monsieur – the ultimate ham & cheese sandwich! Loaded with 3 different cheeses and golden with a crispy cheese topping, I was sold. The sandwich was loaded with ham, and the cheeses really added a creaminess and nice tartness to the flavour. While I had satisfied my savory requirements I also simply HAD to try the croissant, they were sitting there staring at me enticing me to try one! I purchased an Almond Croissant, you cant come to a store called Le Posh Patisserie and NOT get a croissant right? The pastry was light with a subtle sweetness which allowed the pastry's natural flavours to come through. This was baked with expertise is a must try. All in all this was an awesome lunch visit, and while the location can be a little awkward to get to, it is certainly...

UPDATE 16/07/24 What is happening Posh, your Tarts have deteriorated drastically. Bought three today, they were partially broken, thin and did not taste the same as they used to. The Strawberries tasted “old”. You need to lift your game and get the regular chef back.

UPDATE 03/11/23 The size of the quiche has deceased and ekkkk, the young woman serving used her fingers to put my quiche into the container - just after using the same fingers to take some cash - not cool and not hygienic. I will give this crowd a miss for awhile.

The food is really tasty, the tarts are colourful and Devine. The one part of the business I do not like is the use of plastic for people to take the quiches away in. You can get a range of cardboard takeaway boxes now and cardboard sleeves that are used in conjunction with the double layered paper bags. The plastic containers are large and thick and not a good...

So today we tried le poshs famous croissants. We're not disappointed at all, best croissants I've ever had!

Followed by the lemon tart which is lemony heaven in your mouth with the lightest but slightly crunchy pastry which go beyond all mortal comprehension.

Then onto the most sublime, decadent, gooey. Cheesey ham filled croque monsieur, and boy let me tell you if that was not the best dam ham I've ever slammed down my gullet. There is no greater sandwich than the humble croque monsieur.

And to top off we had to get a pan au chocolat and just as good as the croissants it left me speechless and just wanting more.

Classic French baking that couldn't taste more authentic if you were given the tourist menu at a Parisian cafe with a bleak view of the effiel...