L’Oiseau Cacao (in La Villa Créole, St. Jean)

[cec1]

Following-up on Kevin’s recent suggestion of this small place, I visited yesterday & want to report on its charm & quality!

The proprietress, Marie Laplane (formerly pastry chef at Bonito, Carl Gustaf, & Hotel Le Toiny), shown here on the right, is lovely (as is her colleague, whose name, sadly, I did not get)

Ms Laplane is very gracious & modest about her pâtisseries, smoothies, candies, biscuits, fruit juices, ice cream, sorbet, and other delicacies:

Everything is made on premises in its spotless, beautifully (albeit very simply- & functionally-) designed pastry kitchen.

Tastefully relaxed seating is offered inside & out

It’s a rare SBH gem . . . everything is delicious (I tried many items, including a selection “To Go”). I encourage all to visit & enjoy the sweets, ambience, & hospitality of these lovely young women. They deserve great success!

 

[bethwoff]

We're so there!! Next week - we'll throw ourselves on the sword for this project!

 

[elgreaux]

looks wonderful !

 

[cec1]

looks wonderful !

It’s unique on the island, Ellen . . . and so tastefully done — reminiscent of small, simple places found in Paris & throughout mainland France.

 

[davesmom]

Really cute! I will volunteer to taste everything in the name of public service ! I could seriously eat that whole flan by myself (and it isn't even chocolate!)

 

[cec1]

Really cute! I will volunteer to taste everything in the name of public service ! I could seriously eat that whole flan by myself (and it isn't even chocolate!)

I had you in mind, Gina, in visiting & writing about the place. So good!

 

[davesmom]

I had you in mind, Gina, in visiting & writing about the place. So good!

I thank you for your kindness! So glad you did not include the calorie count so I can dream calorie-free for now

 

[PeterLynn]

Stopped by and bought a chocolate and pistachio cake for our friends villa dinner. Can fully agree with Dennis's comments. Charming people and wonderful pastries. Also stopped in Charley's as they had just opened. They are take out only and appear to be catering to larger beach and yacht groups. Very friendly proprietors.

 

[bethwoff]

Can attest that this charming shop is all and more! Everything we've sampled has been fabulous, and the owner is so charming. A MUST for everyone visiting the island. With the new arrangement of the parking lot across the street by the pharmacy, one can easily get a parking spot (first hour is free) and walk over, shop a little, and get out without difficulty or cost.