With such a reputation, I suppose I was not totally surprised to get to the Rose Bakery and find that I was going to have to queue for my lunch. I live in Notting Hill, I am used to queues. So I waited patiently in a cramped little line beside the deli counter while eying off the cakes and tarts lined up behind the glass. It has to be said that the Rose Bakery is a fairly unremarkable looking cafe with shabby white walls, a bad mural at one end and simple wooden furniture. However as soon as you get a seat you are instantly made to feel welcome as a bottle of water (refilled at the bakery) and a plate of good brown bread served with even better butter is provided.
The menu offers a variety of brunch and lunch options ranging from porridge to soups, sandwiches and an assortment of cakes. I was unable to go past the tarts I spyed in the entrance so I ordered the aubergine and goats cheese tart with salad (pictured). The tarts are square which adds a quirky dimension to their presentation. The pastry is buttery and rich but I am not enamoured by the flavour combination. The grilled aubergine drowns out the goats cheese and I suffer aubergine overkill as the it also plays a starring role in the accompanying salad of the day.
My bill for the tart and a pot of peppermint tea to warm me up before heading outside again came to just under 20 euros. This seemed a lot for a little. It was a nice bakery and I suppose it offers a light option for Parisians who sick of traditional French fare however I had to wonder who had been drinking the kool-aid.
Details: 46 rue des Martyrs 75009 Paris, France (Ph 01 42 82 12 80)
Damage: Pricey
6/10
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