Where to buy bread cakes chocolates ice cream Lille

Emblematic and refined, this exceptional pastry shop offers cakes that would make angels fall from their clouds. The Incroyable and the Merveilleux are the stars of the brand, they are copied everywhere but never equaled with their fresh meringue sprinkled with chocolate or speculoos, coated with cream or drizzled with whipped cream. To try it is to adopt it, and the crowd of customers who flock to Les Merveilleux is only the most obvious proof. A Ch'ti success story that has crossed the borders and is well worth waiting in line at the opening!

Settled for more than twenty years in Old Lille, Dominique Benoît puts all his know-how to the making of the "best chocolate" thanks to the rigorous selection of the best raw materials: chocolate from the grand cru cocoa plantations of Venezuela, Madagascar and Ecuador, almonds from Provence or hazelnuts from Piedmont. You will also find its sweets at the Place du Théâtre and at the Benoît Chocolatier workshop, a place where young and old can learn all the manufacturing secrets.

Alex Croquet is a real enthusiast and describes himself as a bread nut! He likes to offer his customers breads that are rich in taste, with a creamy crumb. A real delight. He has chosen to ban chemical additives to have breads that fully express their tastes, textures and aromas. In addition to organic breads, he offers red label flour breads, brioches, cakes, puddings, croissants, pains au chocolat, muffins, pies and other pastries. And the prices are very reasonable for products of this quality!

Gelato & Coffee is the traditional artisanal ice cream revisited by Corrado Barberis, an Italian passionate about his craft. He offers ice creams made the old fashioned way, from the best products: milk, cream, seasonal fruits. And his know-how is also very popular with the city's chefs. His ice creams, sometimes classic, sometimes original, will surprise you with their taste and smoothness. This true artisan-creator can also create unique flavors for your big events (wedding, birthday).

The house participated in the show " La Meilleure boulangerie de France" on M6 and was ranked among the top 10. For Patrick Doucet, bread is a passion. For more than 25 years, he has been defending the French tradition and know-how in this field. He selects his flours with the greatest care with the sole aim of offering you authentic breads. On the sweet side, the artisan-creator offers pies and cakes with original flavors. Exigence, quality and authenticity are the pillars of the philosophy of the master Doucet!

The Aziza, or the bakery temple and oriental pastries in Lille! This address is an indispensable place in the neighbourhood, which is even more crowded on the market days in Wazemmes. There are many oriental specialities, all of them equally good. It's hard to make his choice. The bags à are just delicious. The staff is adorable and does not hesitate to guide the most undecided. The prices are reasonable and it is possible to buy already formed trays if you want to make your friends or family enjoy it. 

Thanks to its wide opening times, Declercq bakery welcomes a host of customers every day. On a daily basis, you will find different kinds of fresh, crisp and fluffy bread, as well as many French pastries (try to treat them!), for example on Sundays. But beware you will need to put the price, rates are higher than the average…

The little bakery on Rue des Bouchers cultivates its old-fashioned spirit inside and out. Here, ancestral methods and gestures are scrupulously respected to produce doughs and breads with an authentic taste and inimitable crispness. But at Pain de nos ancêtres, it's the homemade gingerbread that's the talk of the town: a beautiful brown color, perfectly spiced and as moist as a cake. You'll also find a wide selection of viennoiseries, sweet and savoury tarts and speciality baguettes.

Portugal invites itself to Lille! Or at least its pastéis de nata, the famous and delicious golden egg tarts, sprinkled with cinnamon or powdered sugar. A former Portuguese investment banker who trained in a pastéis de nata factory in Lisbon, Paulo arrived in Lille to follow in his footsteps, with the traditional recipe in his suitcase... Success came quickly, and his azulejo-clad stall in Vieux Lille is always busy! To take away in beautiful boxes of 2 or 6, or to enjoy on the terrace with a small bica (espresso).

Whatever the season, sweet smells are often wafting down Rue de Béthune... and with good reason! With 2 Lacquemant gourmet outlets, the street is filled with the irresistible scent of crêpes, Liège or Brussels waffles and homemade croustillons. Team sucre, Nutella, chantilly...: there's a recipe for everyone.

Refreshing summer bonuses: their scoops of ice cream, Italian-style ice and granités are as delicious as the rest of their offerings, to be consumed without moderation for a gourmet break!

Let's start at the beginning: what's the drêche? This is the solid residue of the grain that was used to make beer. Usually it is used to feed cattle. But Christophe and Caroline had another idea: why not use this super food rich in fiber and protein for us humans? So they travel the region to meet brewers from whom they collect the precious product before pressing and drying it to make sweet or savoury cakes, granola and ultra crispy nuggets. We've tasted for you, and it's delicious, as well as being environmentally friendly. Happy Drêche or how to make the anti-gaspi fight greedy!

Every day, Julie Daddi gets up in the morning, pockets her order book from her website, and sets off to visit the local producers and craftsmen who supply her with fruit and vegetables, meat, charcuterie, dairy products, eggs, bread... (some fifteen suppliers in all). In the afternoon, she delivers to her customers' homes (Tuesday to Saturday), throughout the Lille area. It's a simple, effective concept that brings a bit of the countryside to the city, and guarantees customers fresh produce picked that very morning. The comprehensive site also features an organic grocery section. It's a simple and convincing way to work with local producers and artisans. Last but not least, the price: no more expensive than anywhere else!

World champion chocolatier and pastry chef in 2013, Quentin Bailly is an epicurean who asserts his creativity, boldness and sweetness through gourmet preparations in keeping with his Nordic origins. From his mixtures of various candies and pralines as carefully presented as precious jewels, to his macaroons with original flavors, his creations for special occasions, his topped sorbets and ice creams, or his candied fruits and marshmallows, everything is irresistible.

A must-try: Briquettes du Nord and Croustiloos!

What a joy to find addresses like this one again! Always a vast choice of breads - how difficult it is to choose! - and viennoiseries, each more appetizing than the last. In addition, there are various baguettes, sandwiches and pastries. Moreover, the bakery has obtained the PTINOR label thanks to its local organic bread made with natural leaven. But what we like most here is the friendly and expert welcome. Ask them questions and you'll learn a lot about the origin of the breads and cereals offered.

When Kristina and Mathieu opened their first high-quality artisan bakery-patisserie, they wanted to help the people of Lille (re)discover the true nature of bread. Mission accomplished, thanks to their baguettes and special breads made with organic flours, their assortment of homemade viennoiseries and pastries (croissants, pains au chocolat/raisins, apple turnovers, éclairs, Paris-Brest, mille-feuilles, tarts...), as well as their many variations of sandwiches, salads, quiches and pizzas for your best lunch breaks!

What's on offer? Who's got their mouth watering?

Christophe Paresys has been warmly welcoming you to his bakery since 2006. From breads and baguettes to viennoiseries and individual pastries, sandwiches and hot toast, all his dishes are a hit. Generous and deliciously gourmet, they are sold at prices accessible to all budgets and served by a young, dynamic and very pleasant staff. The owner himself is very friendly and happy to chat, which doesn't spoil anything. A small, family-run bakery that ticks all the right boxes!