Note this hidden gem on Joo Chiat Road down for fresh-from-the-oven pastries. Come for their aromatic, savoury Shitake Cheese Focaccia ($4.50) but make room for the fluffy Croissant ($3). Those with a sweeth tooth will adore their decadent Chocolate Croissant ($3.50). Pro-tip: Their bakes sell out fast so come before 3pm to avoid missing out!
Photo by Burppler Jason Wong
The raisin escargot is equally crisp and dotted generously with raisins in the crevices of the spiral. It’s good if you like raisins, but I still prefer the chocolate orange one better, again, bc it’s much more satisfying. This feels like a healthier option definitely.
The pain au chocolat was not bad- lots of layers and decently buttery, but I felt that it could have been a bit more buttery and with chewier dough inside. A good classic but I got more satisfaction with the escargot since the chocolate in this wasn’t as much.
Another shot of the chocolate orange escargot because I love it so much. They don’t have much seating space inside the shop- only 2 tables and 2 benches, and they don’t serve coffee either so it’s better to take away your pastries. But eat it soon or it won’t be as crisp!
Had to take a shot of this up close in the sunlight to show it in all its glory. The layers of pastry were so flaky and crisp, and the pastry to ingredient ratio was perfect. The candied orange bits and dark chocolate were not too sweet. I’ve been looking at the pastries from here for a while and it didn’t disappoint me at all. This was my favourite pastry of all of them and I totally recommend getting more than one of this! So glad I could get these pastries without reserving it in advance (2 days in advance, DM their Facebook or instagram!)
Barely a few months old and new Joo Chiat bakery Petit Pain is already packed to the rafters on weekend mornings. Pro-tip – visit during lunch hour when the crowd has dissipated and also when they start making these delightfully cheesy focaccias chockful of caramelised onion and shitake mushroom slices.
Taste: 3.5/5
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