Dining Guide

La Boulangerie

It’s more casual than the next-door, dinner-only Saveurs 209, but the same French couple own and operate this bakery and cafe, and it’s equally French in feel, flavor, and ambience. Longing for a perfect chocolate croissant or a freshly baked baguette to take home? Or a sandwich and salad that take you Seine-side with nary an airport layover? Tucked away a couple of blocks off the River Walk, you’ll find a cheery dining room with a few bright orange tables, a blackboard for the day’s specials, and a sunny order-at-the-counter bustle. The space is small, but any wait will be worth it—this is one of downtown’s best kept secrets—and don’t forget the crepes, both savory or sweet.