What
the Critics are saying…
Includes quotes about past concepts: Fairmount St. Bakery Café, Canterbury House, and Quaint Cuisine Tea Room
“It goes against the writing norm to spoil the ending, but today, we feel we must: The desserts at Bonnie Ruth’s Café Trottoir et patisserie are incredible.” Plano Profile
The City's Best Outdoor Spots Bonnie Ruth's Cafe Trottoir and Patisserie Cute French bistro serves up Parisian favorites such as steak frites and duck confit to lucky Frisco residents Citysearch
***1/2 "Like the restaurant's name, Cafe Trottoir et Patisserie (which translates to "sidewalk cafe and pastry shop"), the vibe is undeniably French A starter of moules Marnière was served in a daunting cast-iron skillet, where dozens of plump Prince Edward Island mussels lay tumbled in a bath of butter, garlic, white wine and lemon juice. The seafood was fresh and firm, just barely infused with the essence of the fragrant broth that surrounded it. Another stunning entree was the skate Grenobloise" Kim Harwell Dallas Morning News
Bonnie’s appearances on Fox 4 Good Day:
Bonnie Ruth's Apple Flaxseed Muffins
How to make a delicious ratatouille by Chef Bonnie Ruth
Dallas Morning News
The Canterbury House ***1/2 1994
“Fairmount Street Bakery Café: The word is out ***1/2 April 28th, 1995
“The shrimp and crabmeat crepes are superior.” “Also Outstanding was white chocolate bread pudding, drenched with an intoxicating Baileys Irish Cream sauce.” Waltrina Stovall
“Bonnie Ruth’s could be a jewelry store…since it’s a gem.” Dotty Griffith
“Bonnie Ruth’s adds polish to the neighborhood.” Dotty Giffith
“Quality of ingredients sets this little neighborhood eatery apart.” Dotty Griffith
Plano Star Courier
“Leave it to Quaint Cuisine to come up with the perfect evening.”
“If it is mouth watering, Ianace has thought of it.”
“Quaint Cuisine is a unique combination of charm and great food. As with everything at the restaurant, even the extras are special.”
Park Cities People
“Stop in and let Fairmount tempt your palate with its mouth watering breakfast menu. French toast made with real French Bread, ‘you simply need to try it to understand.’”
“Step through the front door and drink in the aroma of fresh baked bread, cinnamon buns coming hot out of the oven, and prime rib slow roasting for lunch.”
“The restaurant was a success shortly after its opening and was awarded the highest ranking bakery status by the Dallas Morning News.” 1996
Dallas Observer
Best of Dallas 2004, ZUZU Handmade Mexican Food
Best of Dallas 2005 Bonnie Ruth's Cinnamon Rolls