Pastry By Camille

Pastry by Camille, is a French inspired restaurant/bakery. The inside reminds me of a place on the west side called, sweetness 7. I say this because, you have a hipster like vibe and the furniture is mismatch. Today's visit was all about the pastries, so my 3 stars is based off the deserts. My wife ordered the tiramisu and I had the St Honore. The tiramisu was not your traditional desert. I am not sure if the base of the desert, was a cake or cookie. But it was good.. My St Honore, was not what I expected. The base was not a biscuit but it wasn't a cake, not sure what it was. But it was extremely hard, along with the candied topping on the cream puffs. Maybe I am not a fan of french pastries, so am I wrong to want this desert softer??? Maybe..I don't know..but I wouldn't order the St Honore again. There were other deserts available such as macaroons, tarts and creme brulee's. They also had different types of croissants, including a chocolate chip version.

We've been here twice since July (and we live in Virginia)! Love the laidback atmosphere and kind and passionate staff. Crêpes are to die for. Especially the savory chèvre miel. This last visit we got the strawberry basil. St. Honoré was my favorite pastry. Lemon meringue was my husband's. All they're missing is espresso for a true French experience! I'm not local, but I can imagine it being a great spot to host an open mic night for singer songwriters, or poetry.

This is the best croque madame I've had since the Champs Elysee. The set up is a bit confusing but worth figuring out. The little kids play space was fantastic. Also, extra points for a changing table in the restroom. If I weren't already coming for the great food, I'd come for the kid friendly amenities. I would like to have seen a kid's menu, though.