French Accent

Experience a little bit of Paris at the South End’s newest patisserie, Café Madeleine (517 Columbus Ave., 857-239-8052). Named after the French shell-shaped butter cakes, Café Madeleine is nothing short of pastry heaven. This Parisian eatery offers a small menu of French specialties like croque monsieur and quiche Lorraine, as well as earth-conscious La Colombe coffee, imported Allain Milliat fruit juices and, of course, a plethora of mouth-watering, made-from-scratch pastries. Owner and James Beard Award winner Frederic Robert and Pastry Chef Hana Quon invite you to indulge your sweet tooth with the flavors of France.