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Address: Pl. Popocatépetl 35, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Phone: +52 55 9039 9028
Website: http://odette.com.mx/
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Stopped by after a morning stroll around Parque México on a Tuesday. Compared to Panadería Rosetta, this place was smaller and far more relaxed. Only six outdoor tables, and half were empty when we arrived. No chaos and no hovering crowds.
Everything in the case looked amazing. We went with their two most popular: Raspberry Kouign Amann and the Croissant Ferrero. The Kouign Amann was flawless with deeply caramelized edges and perfect lamination. But the Croissant was the mic drop. The whole thing is supposed to evoke Ferraro Rocher, which I was borderline addicted to as a kid. It had a thick chocolate shell and a mousse filling that didn’t feel too chocolate-y (at least for me).
The latte was surprisingly good too. No visible “specialty barista” theatrics, but the aroma was on point and the texture smooth.
Rosetta’s Guava Roll is an untouchable deity, but for literally everything else, I think this spot does it slightly better. Not particularly Mexican in identity, but if you’re after strong French pastries in CDMX, this is the one.
The Kouign-Amanns were pretty good but a bit too buttery (more so than usual). The raspberry jam on top was also somewhat watery and bland. The Crujiente de Guayaba was the biggest letdown; it tasted more like a crispy monkey bread, and I could barely detect any guava flavor. The name is quite misleading. That said, if you can get past it, it’s actually very well made.
The Volcán de Chocolate was far too decadent and cloying. Some people might enjoy it, but it wasn’t my cup of tea. The Apple Pound Cake was decent, but not particularly memorable.
My favorite item was the Chocolate & Hazelnut Croissant. The flaky layers were excellent, and the dark chocolate–hazelnut filling struck the perfect balance between bitter and sweet.
The rol de frambuesa was solid. I thought the pastry dough was not flaky enough, but the raspberry jam in the middle was deliciously tart!
I also got the lava cake but the flavor fell a bit flat. I think it lacked salt, which made the chocolate flavor one dimensional.
At this point, I feel like I’m writing the same review for many places around this part of Mexico City: overpriced, unclear pricing, and difficult communication.
We paid about $20 for two coffees and two pastries — which honestly feels insane. I can get a much better deal (and often better quality) in Chicago. The pricing in this area just seems completely irrational for what you actually receive.
There’s also no seating — takeout only — which makes the price even harder to justify. I tried the strawberry kouign-amann (just okay) and another creamy pastry with strawberry filling that was actually very, very good. Unfortunately, the coffee was mediocre and not even lukewarm.
Overall, decent pastries but questionable value. Unless you’re already nearby and really craving something sweet, it’s probably not worth going out of your way.