Patisserie Joie De Vie

Evidence of covid social distancing still evident in partially worn yellow and black tape on the floor. It almost feels retro now we have forgotten about the lurgies!We devoured a delightful raspberry and pistachio almond tart. The moist, soft fruitiness of the raspberries played well against the almond base, which had bite on the outside and was soft on the inside. The chopped pistachios gave a third dimension and a bonus was that it was frosted lightly in icing sugar. Did you know teddy bears adore icing sugar!Staff is friendly with the woman wanting to hold me and a man speaking with me.*Update July 2023*Here again yesterday and had the apricot crumble. Yummy but it could of done with a touch more apricot at the bottom but was was, was succulent. I was wondering if there was liquidised apricot in the crumble itself as it had a reasonable fruity sweet moistness.

Cappuccino is stellar (although a bit too cold). Service was not great (eg 1. no menu given so after 10 Min took it from another table, 2. Nobody asked how the food was, 3. Item on menu wasn’t available that I ordered (grilled salmon became chicken) and 4. Broccoli was over cooked for my liking and there was almost no spinach in the dish and 5. Caesar sad was drenched in sauce: pls offer the sauce in a separate container so people can dose it themselves ). Slightly disappointing but might give this place a second chance in the future.

Unwelcoming and rude staff. Honestly the only reason we proceeded to stay and order was due to the pastries. The main staff leader, lady with a blonde/brown bob had horrible customer service skills.We entered the shop, she ignored us and other customers, we waiting around 5 minutes at the counter, when she served us she didn't greet or smile at all, looked down at the till and asked us what we wanted. She was very blunt in asking questions, when we (my mum and I) were discussing whether we wanted to eat in or takeaway, she repeated her question as if we weren't talking. Had no manners throughout the service, her attitude stunk.She was also touching the food served to customers with the same gloves that she was touching money and the cash register with, not very hygenic at all. The service was quite slow too, we ordered 2 bakery products and 2 cappuccinos.Towards the end of our stay at the patisserie, a young male staff worker with short black hair had greeted us kindly and acknowledged our presence. Enjoy your food and have a nice day." Despite the rude customer service

I genuinely recommend Pistachio and raspberry cake!! And apple cake, too.The coffee is not as great.The service is lovely.

I used to love this place but today's visit left me disappointed.I had a pecan tart that was dry, and tea for two was a couple of PG Tips tea bags in a tiny pot for £4. Overall, it felt like prices were not worth what we got.On the plus side, it is dog friendly.

We discovered a charming local coffee shop/restaurant on a Sunday drive to Barnet high street, seeking a change from the usual coffee chains and hoping to support a small business. The front window of the restaurant was attractive, featuring a delicious array of pastries and sandwiches that immediately caught our eye. The large windows allowed plenty of natural light to flood the space, and the rustic decor added to the welcoming atmosphere.On a quiet Sunday morning, there were many available tables, though the restaurant did get busier as we enjoyed our breakfast. The interior was spacious and warm, but the only drawback was the harsh acoustics that made every sound echo throughout the space. However, the absence of background music made for a pleasant environment.The menu offered an excellent selection of breakfast and brunch items, including traditional breakfast fare, shakshuka, various paninis and sandwiches, and a tempting array of sweet treats. The prices were somewhat high, which may deter some customers.The service was efficient and friendly, and all requests were quickly taken care of. Although we had initially only planned on getting coffee, we couldn't resist trying a panini and almond croissant, both of which were fresh and delicious.Overall, we had a positive experience and would definitely recommend this lovely local coffee shop/restaurant.Next visits I hope to sample the crepe offering.

Lovely cakes and pastries but what an awful service. We were standing at the counter for a good 5 minutes without being acknowledged at all despite two members of staff were behind the counter. Not a smile not a greeting. Finally the lady with a bob took our order....so rude and so impatient.....not a thank you not a please. So off putting! I would have walked off but my daughter was keen to try their cakes.Also noticed she was taking orders at the till with disposable gloves on and without changing them she would then touch the food. I wouldn't go back ever again!

Can't properly poach eggs, they use microwave egg poacher and it looks not professional. Drinks are ok.