Taste Budz Review: Leaven Bakery and Patisserie

 

 

What we enjoyed 

~Almond Croissant 

~Classic Croissant 

~Ham & Cheese Croissant 

~Pain Au Chocolate 

~Cinnamon Roll

~Latte 

~Americano 

Clint, one of the owners, brought us a little bit of everything to try and oh my goodness, we were blown away! The layers of the croissant were so light and flakey, it absolutely melted in your mouth with each bite. I had never tried an almond croissant before but I now have a new favorite item. The glaze on top gave it a subtle crunch and when you bit into the center there was a sweet and nutty filling. The fresh sliced almonds and powdered sugar topped it off perfectly. 

Clint’s wife, Christie Janson, was always told by the family that she made the best cinnamon rolls but now they have the evidence to back it up. They sell out of them daily and we can see why. The roll is smothered in sweet creamy frosting and every layer is packed with ooey-gooey cinnamon. The ratio of dough, frosting, and filling was spot on. Zack devoured it!

Don’t worry if you weren’t sure what Pain Au Chocolate is, it’s just the French name for chocolate croissants. These croissants are the real deal, a cylinder chocolate center gets rolled in layers and layers of dough and baked to a golden perfection. Once baked, each layer opens up to create an airy center and the chocolate adds just the right amount of sweet. 

If you are more into savory goodies, the ham and cheese croissant is a must have! The center oozes cheese and the ham is thinly sliced complementing the layers of the dough just right. The lattice work on top adds a beautiful and crunchy touch. 

Obviously you can’t enjoy baked goods without a good cup of coffee. In fact, Clint & Christie tried out all the local roasters to make sure they had only the best coffee. They decided on Wackers and the rich smooth roast pairs perfectly. You can even buy bags of the coffee there. 

Not only do they make the best coffee and treats but they also make sourdough loaves and baguettes from scratch. We received a baguette to take home, but it didn’t make it that far, we ate it in the car. Their baguette dough is primarily made with traditional yeast but they do use a bit of sourdough. They had gorgeous loaves of jalapeno cheddar sourdough available and we will definitely be back to try some. 

Deer Park is truly lucky to have such a beautiful and delicious bakery in their backyard. Clint & Christie have poured a lot of hard work into this establishment, Clint even took a master class to learn how to make Parisian croissants.  They are open Wednesday & Friday from 7-1 and Saturday from 8-1. They make everything from scratch daily and they sell out quickly so make sure you stop in early. You won’t want to miss this spot!