The Most Original: Maison L'Œuf
Maison L'Œuf, the hideout of Vincent and Clémentine Rosset where the egg takes center stage! Since 2018, this sibling duo has been located on Place de la Comédie (formerly known as Place de l'Œuf, hence the name). Vincent, the pastry chef, is living out his childhood dream by creating creations that would make Willy Wonka himself jealous. Eggs with strawberry rhubarb, eggs with yuzu kiwi, or even eggs with chocolate and pecan... just thinking about it makes our mouths water! And for the purists, don't worry: the apple pie is still on the menu, but with a Maison L'Œuf twist. To top it off, all the ingredients are local and seasonal, and the flour is 100% organic. A guilt-free way to treat yourself!
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Egg House
14 Faubourg de la Saunerie Street - Montpellier
Open every day from 8am to 7:30pm
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Most Student-Friendly: Sweet Station
Attention students: if you are looking for the miracle remedy for exam stress, we've found it! Head to Sweet Station, located at the heart of the University of Montpellier. Here, you don't need to have good grades to enjoy pastries that are worth all the antidepressants in the world. The menu changes regularly, to surprise you with each visit. The best part? They offer mainly Argentine pastries! If you happen to be in the area, don't hesitate to try their famous alfajores or their rogel, an Argentine millefeuille. And for those feeling guilty about indulging in sweets between classes, know that sugar is excellent for boosting brainpower.
Let's talk about eating cake before an exam. Technically, eating cake before an exam is a certain way of studying, isn't it? 🍰Sweet Station
33 rue de l'Université - Montpellier
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm
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The most iconic: House Scholler
If Montpellier had a royal pastry family, it would undoubtedly be the Scholler family. Their kingdom? A shop on Avenue de la Justice de Castelnau, where every pastry is a sublime creation since 1962. At Scholler, they don't do things by halves. The cakes are big, majestic, worthy of the grandest royal banquets. Their king cake? Simply delicious... As for their Christmas logs, they would melt even the heart of the Grinch himself. Ready to taste the castle life? Spoiler alert: it's exquisite!
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Maison Scholler
940 avenue de la Justice de Castelnau - Montpellier
Open all week from 7am to 8pm (until 7pm on Sundays)
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The most addictive: Gabriel Creator of Delicacies
If Charlie had looked for his magical chocolate shop in Montpellier, he would surely have found it at Gabriel's. Located just a stone's throw from the Corum, this den of gourmet delights lives up to its name: each creation is absolutely amazing. Gabriel's king cake is often considered the best in Montpellier. (We're just saying, but if you want to impress your mother-in-law, now is the time). Whether it's for a birthday or just because you feel like it, Gabriel's cakes are waiting for you! But be careful: once you taste it, it will be hard to resist...
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Gabriel Creator of Delights
16 Boulevard Louis Blanc - Montpellier
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 1pm and from 3pm to 7pm, Sunday from 8am to 12:30pm
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The Best éclair: Maison Bonnaire
If you see a line on Saint-Guilhem street on Saturday morning, don't worry: it's not a sale, it's just Maison Bonnaire opening its doors! This family institution, which has been making Montpellier locals drool since 1993, is the temple of the reinvented éclair. Chocolate, passion fruit, guanaja, arabica... the flavors are as varied as they are enticing. And if you think you've seen it all when it comes to éclairs, just wait until you try their Panettone! This Italian brioche, which won the first prize at L'Hérault Gourmand, might make you forget your love for baguettes... Yes, we dare to say it!
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Maison Bonnaire
45 rue Saint Guilhem - Montpellier
Open Monday to Saturday from 6:30am to 8pm
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The farthest: The Palais Saint-Lazare
If you are willing to take a few more steps to reach nirvana, then the Palais Saint-Lazare is your ultimate destination. Located on the avenue of the same name, this temple of gourmet delights is well worth the visit. The pastries? Works of art that would make Picasso jealous (if he was a pastry chef, of course). From the mille-feuille to the Paris-Brest, not forgetting their giant pistachio raspberry macaron, the Palais Saint-Lazare doesn't do things by halves!
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The Palais Saint-Lazare
42 avenue Saint Lazare - Montpellier
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 7am to 7pm, Sunday from 7am to 12:30pm
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The boldest: Clara Jung
Since its opening, the Clara Jung pastry shop has been making waves in Montpellier. Laura Schneider, the talented pastry chef, offers incredible desserts like babka, kanelbullar, various financiers, apricot thyme-lemon tartlet or their delicious Paris-Brest. Using quality products, Clara Jung offers pastries that combine finesse, originality, and taste. With its three Montpellier shops and vegan and gluten-free options, Clara Jung is the must-visit address in Montpel'!
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Clara Jung
21 rue du Palais des Guihlem - Montpellier
Hallez du Lez, Stand 13ZB 1348 avenue Raymond Dugrand - Montpellier
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