Mademoiselle Colette

4.3(486)

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Location & Hours

Address

499 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Palo Alto, CA
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 8:00 AM

Monday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Contact Information

(888) 771-8229

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About Mademoiselle Colette

Homespun French cafe known for salads, sandwiches & fancy pastries served in comfortable quarters.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 20, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 486 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Вероника Арнаут

a month ago

I recently stopped by this charming French patisserie. Their croissants were delightfully airy, reminiscent of those in Paris. The ambiance was cozy, with a clean, light decor and calming French music...

Grace Boxell

2 months ago

I’ve been a fan of Mademoiselle Colette since it opened in Menlo Park. This place should only have 5 stars, not 4.3! It has consistently delivered some of the best pastries and croissants I’ve ever ha...

Honesty Page

4 weeks ago

CONS: Overrated and overpriced. I had the worst flan, macaron and blueberry tart in my life as they taste as not fresh, unsweetened and feels so dry. The berries are more on a bitter side. Cheesecake ...

Theresa H

6 months ago

Update: Pain au chocolat is simply the best here. I wish they would offer to warm them up. They serve Mariage Frères tea here. Now they even have their own ice cream which I must try!! Update: tried...

Julio Gerchman

a month ago

What a gem! Went in for a quick coffee, and ended up having one of the best plain croissants and Kouign-amann I've ever had in the SF Bay Area. The mini chocolate entremet was superbly done, with lots...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive experience, offering well-made pastries and a pleasant atmosphere, though some inconsistencies and high prices were noted. The average rating suggests most customers are satisfied with their visit.

Customer Favorites

Croissants, especially the plain croissants and pain au chocolat, are highly praised, along with the Kouign-amann. The mini chocolate entremet is also frequently mentioned as a standout item.

Atmosphere & Service

The ambiance is described as cozy, charming, and clean, with calming French music. Staff are generally considered friendly and professional, particularly one young lady mentioned for her excellent service.

Value & Quality

While the quality of the pastries is generally appreciated, some reviewers find the prices to be high. One review mentioned several desserts (flan, macaron, blueberry tart, cheesecake) were not fresh and of subpar quality relative to their cost.

Areas for Improvement

The freshness and taste of some desserts (flan, macaron, blueberry tart, cheesecake) were criticized in one review. Stronger rose flavor in the grapefruit & rose sorbet was also suggested.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the high quality of croissants and pastries, with some customers specifically returning for these items. There's also mention of new offerings, such as ice cream and sorbet, indicating menu evolution.