La Francaise French Bakery - Breckenridge, CO
The smell of freshly baked bread and croissants emanates from downtown Breckenridge every morning. Follow your nose, and you will find it tucked away on Main Street in the heart of this humble resort town, a little French bakery, filling the streets with the intoxicating smell of freshly baked goods.
La Francaise briefly takes you away from the snow peaks of Colorado and into the South of France, as this authentic French bakery makes all its goods in-house. From sweet and savory crepes to fluffy omelets, you will find a variety of delicious options to get you fueled for a day on the slopes.
La Francaise was founded in 2004 by a French couple from Provence, France. They focused on authentic quality pastry, food, and desserts. With their dedication, the bakery started to grow. In 2012, new owners took over the careful commitment to authenticity and quality and expanded the menu items to keep a wide variety for happy patrons.
The independently owned bakery continues to enjoy growth and a steady base of repeat customers from all over the world. La Francaise’s French-trained Chef handcrafts the goods on-site, unlike many other bakeries to claim French histories. Handcrafted daily, you will find freshly baked bread, pastries and mousses, tarts, and many other treats! These delicious treats are baked fresh every day using only the purest quality ingredients, such as pure butter, high-quality bread flour, cream, and farm-fresh eggs.
The delightful French-style crepes are freshly made to order in both sweet and savory variations. The baristas are trained to create the finest espresso and coffee drinks, while the hot chocolate is made the European way—from melted dark chocolate in fresh cream and milk topped with homemade whipped cream (trust us, it is delectable)! It is one of our favorite warm treats after a busy day in the mountains.
For special occasions, La Francaise will create a larger-sized dessert or a tray of treats to suit your needs. Impress the family with an afternoon break full of warm drinks and sweet treats! They also feature mini-sized pastries or sandwiches for a pre-wedding snack or birthday celebration. In the summertime, you will find a beautiful outdoor patio space that looks over the Blue River with incredible views of the Ten Mile Mountains. In the wintertime, sneak into the shop early and bring back a box of goodies to your Breckenridge vacation rental!
If you are planning an outing before hitting the lifts, arrive early as you will be one of many craving these delicious homemade delights! We arrived at the shop around 8 AM during the week, and I was surprised at the line, which was almost reaching the door. You will not regret it, though! The smells will entice you from around the block, and you will be delighted when you open the door!
