Les Halles Bakery Epcot/France - The DIS Discussion Forums

aristocatz · 01-11-2013, 06:47 PM

Not sure if this has been discussed yet, but I was just looking at photos of the new France bakery & ....ew.... I have to say, not crazy about the theming

I like that they expanded it, but they really compromised on theming. The old one was too small, but I thought it was quaint and authentic looking. The new one just looks like a big room with modern computer screens.

minnie mum · 01-11-2013, 08:55 PM

Les Halles is the name of the very famous landmark food market in Paris that was nicknamed "The belly of Paris", I believe. It's not to be confused with the very modern Les Halles mall that has replaced it. Or the very charming (and extremely expensive) Anthony Bourdain brasserie of the same name. I don't think there was ever an intention of making it look cute, like a small neighbourhood boulangerie would be.

I think that the new boulangerie/patisserie would be very reminiscent of its namesake. As for the presence of computer screens ruining the authenticity- would you prefer gas lights, manual cash registers (no credit cards/KTTW), and no refrigeration? Now THAT would be authentic to the period.

I'm just glad to see it open. The seating area is much more spacious and the food porn that I've seen on the other thread has me wiping the drool off my keyboard.

erinclemmer · 01-11-2013, 09:12 PM

I am thrilled that it's finally open. Our family are going to be there next week and I was holding my breath that it would be open for business. I'm going to start with the lobster bisque, and finish with creme brullee... but I cannot decided what to have in-between, oh well I'll just have to keep going back until I've eaten it all!

brertoad · 01-11-2013, 10:45 PM

Saw it in person tonight, it looked nice. It's more high-tech, but honestly the old shop was small and hard to deal with the huge crowds and lines going out the door. I think they are able to serve a lot more people now with less wait. We've walked away many times from the old bakery because the lines were too long, even though the food and desserts are great, who wants to wait 40 minutes for food? YMMV.

mlittig · 01-11-2013, 10:53 PM

Can't wait to try it myself in April

aristocatz · 01-12-2013, 11:32 AM

I agree that the old shop was too crowded & an expansion was definitely necessary-I used to feel so rushed making a selection because I knew many others were waiting behind me. & I'm definitely looking forward to trying the new menu!

I'm just a sucker for WDW theming and detail & I wish they had incorporated more of that into the decor of the place, like they do in many of the other shops and restaurants in the WS. Maybe it will look nicer to me in person....

GraceMonica · 01-12-2013, 12:56 PM

I ate here today. Had the toasted ham and cheese croissant, which was yummy! Also got the Napoleon which I was disappointed in. I had heard great things about it, but it had absolutely no flavor. My mom got some raspberry dessert which was good. I'll give it another chance, but now know to stay away from the Napoleon! The line for this place is absolutely horrendous. It goes two ways, but only one entry point with the other blocked off, so people were cutting in front of others. Seating was very plentiful with seating inside and out.

disnmooner2013 · 01-12-2013, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erinclemmer

I am thrilled that it's finally open. Our family are going to be there next week and I was holding my breath that it would be open for business. I'm going to start with the lobster bisque, and finish with creme brullee... but I cannot decided what to have in-between, oh well I'll just have to keep going back until I've eaten it all!

Please write a review of it after trying the bakery.

erinclemmer · 01-12-2013, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disnmooner2013

Please write a review of it after trying the bakery.

I will definitely write a nice long post about everything we enjoy at the bakery.

loganjared · 01-20-2013, 07:20 AM

I have heard that they changed the napoleon. Bummed out. We love getting the ham and cheese croissant and napoleon. Does anyone know if the napoleon at Starring Rolls is the like the one that used to be at the France bakery?

Deb & Bill · 01-20-2013, 08:58 AM

Our napolean was also not very good. Tough and not flakey at all. The eclairs were also tough and not flakey. The glaze was a very thick fudge type frosting instead of a thin glaze.

safetymom · 01-20-2013, 12:15 PM

http://www.disunplugged.com/2013/01/...pens-at-epcot/

01-11-2013, 06:47 PM	#1
aristocatz DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,129	Les Halles Bakery Epcot/France Not sure if this has been discussed yet, but I was just looking at photos of the new France bakery & ....ew.... I have to say, not crazy about the theming I like that they expanded it, but they really compromised on theming. The old one was too small, but I thought it was quaint and authentic looking. The new one just looks like a big room with modern computer screens. __________________ ~~Married at the Disney Swan in 2011~~

01-11-2013, 10:53 PM	#5
mlittig DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Massachusetts Posts: 5,145	Can't wait to try it myself in April __________________ 5/87 Polynesian 5/90 Polynesian 12/02 Off site 8/08 French Quarter 6/09 French Quarter 8/09 All Star Sports 4/10 French Quarter 12/10 Old Key West 4/11 Old Key West 8/11 Pop 9/11 Pop 4/12 Old Key West 8/12 Old Key West 4/13 Old Key West 8/7/13 Old Key West

01-12-2013, 11:32 AM	#6
aristocatz DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,129	I agree that the old shop was too crowded & an expansion was definitely necessary-I used to feel so rushed making a selection because I knew many others were waiting behind me. & I'm definitely looking forward to trying the new menu! I'm just a sucker for WDW theming and detail & I wish they had incorporated more of that into the decor of the place, like they do in many of the other shops and restaurants in the WS. Maybe it will look nicer to me in person.... __________________ ~~Married at the Disney Swan in 2011~~

01-12-2013, 12:56 PM	#7
GraceMonica DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 609	I ate here today. Had the toasted ham and cheese croissant, which was yummy! Also got the Napoleon which I was disappointed in. I had heard great things about it, but it had absolutely no flavor. My mom got some raspberry dessert which was good. I'll give it another chance, but now know to stay away from the Napoleon! The line for this place is absolutely horrendous. It goes two ways, but only one entry point with the other blocked off, so people were cutting in front of others. Seating was very plentiful with seating inside and out. __________________

01-20-2013, 07:20 AM	#10
loganjared Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 364	I have heard that they changed the napoleon. Bummed out. We love getting the ham and cheese croissant and napoleon. Does anyone know if the napoleon at Starring Rolls is the like the one that used to be at the France bakery? __________________ DHmeDS(15)DS(13) 6/1994 Honeymoon CBR; 6/2004 DS's first trip/10 yr anniversary CBR; 6/2005 ASMo; 2/2007 ASSp; 6/2009 15 yr anniversary ASMo; 6/2010 POFQ; 6/2011 POFQ

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01-11-2013, 08:55 PM	#2
minnie mum Unapologetic Disney Fan(atic) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: WAY too far north Posts: 8,116	Les Halles is the name of the very famous landmark food market in Paris that was nicknamed "The belly of Paris", I believe. It's not to be confused with the very modern Les Halles mall that has replaced it. Or the very charming (and extremely expensive) Anthony Bourdain brasserie of the same name. I don't think there was ever an intention of making it look cute, like a small neighbourhood boulangerie would be. I think that the new boulangerie/patisserie would be very reminiscent of its namesake. As for the presence of computer screens ruining the authenticity- would you prefer gas lights, manual cash registers (no credit cards/KTTW), and no refrigeration? Now THAT would be authentic to the period. I'm just glad to see it open. The seating area is much more spacious and the food porn that I've seen on the other thread has me wiping the drool off my keyboard.

01-11-2013, 09:12 PM	#3
erinclemmer Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 57	I am thrilled that it's finally open. Our family are going to be there next week and I was holding my breath that it would be open for business. I'm going to start with the lobster bisque, and finish with creme brullee... but I cannot decided what to have in-between, oh well I'll just have to keep going back until I've eaten it all!

01-11-2013, 10:45 PM	#4
brertoad Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: 1hr from WDW Posts: 475	Saw it in person tonight, it looked nice. It's more high-tech, but honestly the old shop was small and hard to deal with the huge crowds and lines going out the door. I think they are able to serve a lot more people now with less wait. We've walked away many times from the old bakery because the lines were too long, even though the food and desserts are great, who wants to wait 40 minutes for food? YMMV.

01-20-2013, 08:58 AM	#11
Deb & Bill DVC-Trivia Contest, Apr-2006: Honorable Mention Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: USA Posts: 40,645	Our napolean was also not very good. Tough and not flakey at all. The eclairs were also tough and not flakey. The glaze was a very thick fudge type frosting instead of a thin glaze. __________________ Deb - DVC Member since '97 OKW and VWL Homes Stop the madness. No more DVC construction. Bring back Vacation Magic. Dump Disney Files! Stopped drinking the Kool-aid long ago.

01-20-2013, 12:15 PM	#12
safetymom Have will travel ABD trips = clothes optional Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Now living near the parks! Posts: 41,864	http://www.disunplugged.com/2013/01/...pens-at-epcot/ __________________ Caribbean Beach FAQ V

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