Originally published in Arvada Lifestyle. There lies a little corner of culinary heaven right here in Arvada known as La Patisserie Francaise.
Nestled in a charming storefront, inside you will find a testament to the art of crafting exceptional pastries and desserts along with a tantalizing sugary sweet smell of baked goods. This month, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Sadie Russo, the passionate owner and creative mind behind La Patisserie to share some insight into her delightful world of sweet treats. Twelve years ago, Sadie Russo embarked on a journey that would make her a beloved figure in the Arvada community.
She purchased La Patisserie Francaise, driven by her deep love for baking and a vision to share her passion with others. La Patisserie Francaise has been serving the community for 32 years, however, from the moment she took over, her commitment to quality, authenticity, and creativity has been the hallmark of La Patisserie. It is a European-style, family owned and operated bakery and every item on the menu is crafted with the finest ingredients and baked by hand.
La Patisserie Francaise is best known for their legendary sugar cookies. These highly addictive treats are a cross between a sugar and shortbread cookie and they are topped with colored sugars or dipped in chocolate. Check out their themed cookies which change every month. It has a distinct taste and the subtle floral notes of lavender complement the sweet meringue and rich ganache filling to create a memorable flavor-filled experience.
In addition to this, La Patisserie is also a treasure trove for traditional pastries such as their Napoleon. This classic pastry, known for its layers of flaky pastry and luscious custard cream filling, has even won praise from European visitors that say it is the closest they have tasted to the Napoleons in their home countries.
