Le Petit Mitron

Felicity’s review is on the mark. The croissants (all I’ve gotten here) are wonderful. Delicious. The customer service has been poor since I’ve popped in here over the years. The young women who work here are generally sullen, unhelpful, and unfriendly. And yes, they avoid eye contact when you walk in. It’s a strange vibe. Even though the quality here is high, I prefer the friendly welcoming people at Panera (any location). Their croissants are fine, and I find myself going there more often because of the welcoming vibe. Don’t underestimate human connection. Life is not all about being ‘the best.’

I like this place. It is cozy, have a human scale and is very European. Their pastry selection if great and they also carry a few food items from France (including Bananie). There is a great children books store right next to it as well, I love this street, makes me feel like I am in Europe.

I’m ecstatic that this place is just a hop, skip and a jump away from my cousin’s house in Narberth. We came here with my niece and nephew to satisfy our sweet tooth after lunch and I was in love from the moment I stepped foot in the door. Such a charming little French bakery with the cutest little treats. I had the hardest time deciding because I literally wanted everything. We got a variety of pastries and sweets including the cinnamon roll, chocolate waffle cookie, blueberry tart (this was my favorite!), lacey cookie and a couple other items. The cinnamon roll had the perfect amount of everything and it’s much softer and flakier than it looks. Oh, and the blueberry tart. that cream ugh to die for! The cup of coffee I asked for with a little cream and sugar was perfectly made with just the right amount of both. It was pretty blistery outside for a spring afternoon and I definitely made audible noises (of glee) when that first hot sip touched my lips. I burned my tongue a little but I didn’t even care. Le Petit Mitron until we meet again.

I like to stop in here and get a real croissant even though they are insanely expensive. They are the best in the area but lately I find myself having to ask for specific ones. Why? Because the are willing to sell subpar items. Of the 10 or so croissants that were left four of them were clearly overdone, very dark brown if not black. I had to ask for specific ones. Upon leaving, the owner was assisting another patron who was given a discount on a item because it was subpar.

The pastries are pretty unique, i have to say they stock a lot of items you won’t find anywhere else. I ordered a pumpkin spice latte and a dessert called opera. It was pretty amazing. It is perfect for the fall season.

A cute bakery to fill the needs of your sweet tooth. They had consistent customers but not crowded. The staff are verryy nice and pleasant. I saw a lot of pastries and desserts I’ve never seen before. I had their «opera» and the pumpkin spice latte. I also bought a french choco/​cookie. Everything was great! The opera was decadent and unique tasting. I also saw that thrybhave la colombe coffee but I didn’t get it this time around… I plan on coming back next time I’m in town!
FYI– They have minimal seating indoors and a couple of tables and chairs outside.

I think because of reviews my expectations were way to high. Very nice little place. They were very pleasant. We got the nepolian pasty was not light enough and pastry a little thick. My daughter enjoyed her strawberry tart we also purchased several macarons they were good

5 stars for the croissants
3 – 4 stars for the other stuff
The croissants are really the star here — the almond is my favorite, the chocolate gets my husband drooling. They really are amazing, even cold.
The cookies I’ve tried are good but doesn’t cause drool… I’ll try a new one each time I come for the croissants. Everything certainly looks beautiful. I’ll definitely try some other items, although it’s hard to try too many because I’m already obviously getting at least 2 croissants.
Some people complain about the prices, but I think they’re reasonable. I mean, Starbucks charges $ 2.50 for a crappy croissant! Paying a little more for much more quality is a no-​brainer here.
Other European goodies (with a focus on French) can be found here. Even canned duck confit or foie gras. Although I’d probably just go to a restaurant for those.

I was very disappointed that the pear tart I bought for a special dinner was dry and practically tasteless. For the price they charged for this little goody, I should have loved it! Service also was poor… slow & unfriendly.

I wouldn’t recommend this store to anyone.
My fiancé and I stopped here today to buy some cookies. which I’ve had many times before. This was my first time in the actual store and the customer service was atrocious. We were the only two patrons in the store, yet we were not greeted and no one offered to help us with anything. I made eye contact with both employees, yet received blank stares in return. A woman and her daughter walked in behind us and were greeted warmly, which was a blatant difference from silence we were greeted with. I’m extremely disappointed as I’ve recommended this shop to MANY colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania based on food quality. I will no longer be patronizing this shop or recommending it to anyone. Extremely disappointed.

My wife and I stopped by and got some cannoli and a berry tart thing the other day and everything was great. Service was good and quick. This is a must anytime I am in Narberth, PA.

I have been looking for a good french pastry shop since I moved to Philadelphia and I am so glad I found Le Petit Mitron! You can find macarons, croissants, cakes and tarts, which are all very delicious by the way (the chocolate croissant is to die for). What I enjoyed the most however is their selection of imported french cookies and chocolates and candies. Straight from my childhood! If Teisseire, Prince de Lu, Barquette, Or Calisson d’Aix means something to you, you MUST stop by Le Petit Mitron. If not, you should go anyways and enjoy a crispy, delicate and totally satisfying croissant. With coffee or tea!

It’s pretty difficult to find a place like Le Petit Mitron, anywhere really. It is a real European bakery. If this is a taste of Europe, then I cannot imagine what other bakeries in Europe are. I had the waffle cookies, dipped in milk chocolate and white chocolate (see photo). The consistency of the cookie is that unlike any American crackers or cookies. It’s half way between chewy and crunchy. I’m not sure there’s a term for that, but this place has it coined! Maybe its the shortening they use? Whatever it is, it tastes amazing. The prices are a tad bit on the expensive side, but it is WELL worth it. It’s not a place you can really compare any bakeries to because it is so unique.

Everything is delicious here – everything. They have the best pastries and the best coffee. It’s expensive, but it’s in an upscale neighborhood. The croissants are flakey and buttery – you must try them! Their fruit tarts have thee best crust. The raspberry and lemon cookies are my go-​to treat. The staff is very friendly. Note that they have a $ 10 card limit.

My husband brought home Napoleons and a peach tart. DELICIOUS! Just the right amount of sweetness, and oh so fresh! Yum.

When it comes to classic French bakeries in the Main Line Narberth proper, Le Petit Mitron has been the 2^nd best option ever since Georges Perrier opened Art of Bread (
) as a full blown pâtisserie with more widespread options and a sit down sandwich menu. However if you’re looking for more of a take away option with traditional pastries, coffee on the go, or just a place to pickup Kinder and other European chocolates; its here that wins out.
The croissants are crisp and buttery, the tarts are whimsical and fruity, and offerings like the hazelnut and chocolate creamed Opera elevate things to a whole new level of decadence. If you need a cup of joe on the go you’ll find La Colombe’s finest at a decent price. And your sweet tooth may persuade you to walk away with some truffles, biscotti, jams, and other treats. The Main Line prices for most of these may be just a touch up there, but the reward of its decadence is worth it.

While the pastries are very tasty, though a bit overpriced for the suburbs, their cash-​minimum policy is ridiculous. I was out of cash, and instead of being forced to buy more product than I wanted, I asked if they would make an exception, and allow me to use my credit card.
Instead of making the sale, and paying whatever credit card fee they would have incurred, they denied me the sale.

I think I am the only person in the world who finds this place highly overrated. The selection is fairly meager, the prices are outlandish and, while I’ve had some good items from there (the croissants are fabulous), many of the items I’ve tried have been dry and on the tasteless side. A few have been cloyingly sweet but not particularly flavorful otherwise. My husband picked up a chocolate cake for my birthday there a few years ago that I am fairly certain was at least a day or two old and did not taste good at all.
It’s not that it’s a bad bakery. It is not bad at all. It’s just that it is not really exceptional in any way and the prices are just insane. I think the adoration it receives speaks more to the lack of other choices and to people’s infatuation with things French.

Came here a while back to pick up some tasties for my hubby and me. I purchased three croissants: plain, almond, and chocolate, and a fruit tart. These were hands-​down the best croissants I’ve ever eaten in the States, and better than many in Europe. The fruit tart was also delicious but being honest I’ve had better at Wegmans – sorry! (To be fair, Wegmans’ pastries are also better than most.)
The staff are friendly and the store is bright and clean. It is very quaint and does make you feel a little like you are in a European bakery. My only complaint is that things seem to be displayed somewhat precariously – I’m always a little concerned I am going to knock something over. (But I haven’t!)
In addition to pastries they sell various chocolates, hot beverages, and a small selection of Haribo. So if you need to satisfy a craving for European sweets, you’ll probably be able to do that here.
The main drawback is that the place is pricey. A single filled croissant, for instance, can set you back $ 3.50.

Tres bien! Magnifique! Et c’est la verite!
I thoroughly enjoyed a sublime almond croissant. Fresh, crisp, buttery, multi-​layered, filled with almond paste and sprinkled with sliced almonds & powdered sugar.
Parfait!
The coffee drinks, chocolates, pastries and tartes here are all so delicieux!
Can’t wait to return! Mon dieu, c’est le meilleur!