Artisan Boulanger Eric Kayser — Restaurant in Dakar

I'm giving four stars because there are not many other choices, so this is a four star bakery with a restaurant. The restaurant service upstairs had very attentive wait staff and some good food. They were even able to make a passable chocolate milkshake. Our group of 22 people was a challenge, but they handled it. The downstairs boulangerie was also good. We took some croissants with us. You should be aware that the bakery is often busy, because this is a popular spot in Dakar. Much of the French influence remains in the city, and there is still a discomfort with the former status of being a colony. This is ironic, because you only have to drive a few miles out of town to see what this country would be like if the French had not colonized it. It is an old debate, but it is worth noting that people are still thinking about it, generations after the 1960 independence. If you are planning on staying, you are probably well advised to...

A branch of the famous French bakery chain. One of the decent options in downtown. Make sure you have Google translate with you if you dont speak French since the staff does not speak any English. The pastries are very delicious. Price wise it is expensive but it is worth. For expats and foreigners, this place became a hotspot so probably when you go there, more than half will be foreigners. For me the only problem is that seating is so uncomfortable and tables are very unorganized. You dont really feel comfortable sitting here. Everyone is just crammed in a small...

Quite good, in the sense of, for a top European modern style bakery. Expect the kind of stuff, presentation and quality you would get in a nice European bakery, turn the quality down just a little bit, and remember that it is a feat to achieve this here and be happy about it, these guys are champions and are achieving extraordinary quality all things taken in account, then raise the prices a bit. European prices but you're in Dakar, but well, you are enjoying a European dish, sandwich, sweet, salad or fries in an African athmosphere. Kind...