New Nosh: Mon Paris Patisserie

Thanks a newly opened downtown Burnaby bakery, the City of Lights is but a SkyTrain ride away.

Patrons of Mon Paris Patisserie have two visual options upon stepping through the doors: the giant—but no, not quite life-sized—photo of the Eiffel Tower on the wall (with intimate bistro-style seating beneath it, to boot) or the glass display case filled with modern French desserts, including fresh-baked pastries, gluten-free macarons and an array rainbow-coloured bonbons in always fresh flavours like cassis, granita, black forest and tiramisu. All are made on site in house (for proof, just look to the open-concept kitchen to catch a glimpse of French-trained pastry chef and owner Elena Krasnova working) with an aim to be as esthetically appealing as they are delicious.

It’s not all “fait à Paris,” though. Enjoy a delicious cup of Republica coffee with your lunch or dessert, roasted right up the highway in Fort Langley. —Noa Nichol

Mon Paris Patisserie, 4396 Beresford St., Burnaby, 604-564-5665, monparis.ca