C’EST LA VIE BAKERY & CAFE

  3.9 – 234 reviews   • Bakery

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✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out C'EST LA VIE BAKERY & CAFE 30097

Hours

Sunday9 AM–9 PM
Monday7:30 AM–8 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday7:30 AM–8 PM
Friday7:30 AM–8 PM
Saturday9 AM–9 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 9700 Medlock Bridge Rd Ste 121, Duluth, GA 30097

Phone: (770) 676-0560

Website: https://cestlavie.kwickmenu.com/

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Reviews

Africancrab
A Café Worth Discovering: clean lines, soft light, and a hush of calm greet you the moment you step inside this café—an atmosphere that immediately distinguishes it from the crowded, overstimulated coffee chains we so often settle for.
Following a substantial lunch at Tonkatsu, I stopped in for something simple: a slice of pistachio cake and a cup of black coffee. What I received was anything but ordinary. The pistachio cake was a quiet triumph—moist, delicately sweet, and balanced by the subtle nuttiness that lingers on the palate. It paired seamlessly with the coffee, served piping hot and unadorned, its bitterness cutting through with satisfying clarity.
Service here is equally commendable. Staff members are attentive without being intrusive, and their efficiency complements the serene environment. Add to this the surprisingly modest price—just under ten dollars for both items—and you have an experience that feels like a small indulgence without the guilt.
The ambiance is golden, in more ways than one. Beyond its culinary offerings, this café doubles as an excellent working retreat: well-spaced seating, plentiful outlets, and reliable WiFi make it a haven for those seeking focus.
In a city where cafés often lean too heavily on brand recognition or trend-driven aesthetics, this establishment distinguishes itself with simplicity, substance, and quiet elegance. A welcome alternative to the predictable pull of Starbucks, and one I would gladly revisit.
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Shalini
Loved the ambiance. I am a sucker for that chocolate chip muffin. We ordered a truffle brownie, it tasted like it was old. We addressed the issue and she apologized and told us to take anything instead. I had the muffin before and I absolutely loved it. So, I picked that again. You could never go wrong with the chocolate chip muffin. She warmed it for us. The muffin was fluffy and the chocolate chips were slightly melted. It wasn’t too sweet (it’s a compliment). The chocolate croissants were good as well. The almond croissant was decent. My favorite duo was the mocha frappe and chocolate chip muffin. It’s a very pleasant space. I would definitely comeback and try other things out.
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Tiffany Whatzitooyah
I really enjoyed the soufflé pancakes. The decor is nice and the service was great. They have a selection of breads and the croissants were delicious.
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Benjamin H.
I stopped in to check out what they had while waiting for my food order down the street. It was the afternoon, and their selection of sweet breads was decent, though a bit limited compared to nearby bakeries. I ordered a pineapple tea, which was delicious, but the added ice and fruit meant there wasn’t much actual drink in the cup.

I also picked up four sweets. The flavors were enjoyable, but the bread texture was dry and a bit chewy. The ambience inside was nice, though I took my treats to go.
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Kishore Bharathkumar
Not the first time I’m seeing a bakery serve tiny portions for such whopping prices but this place is certainly not worth that money. The staffs are there just to say yes or no and nothing more. Probably a new employee but that doesn’t mean you don’t even know where do you keep your salt and pepper in your cafe.

Food:
We ordered few pastries including a chocolate mousse cake, avocado toast (requested for no eggs, no meat) which usually comes with fried eggs topping and a puff pastry. Except for the avocado toast the pastries were very cold, probably kept there since yesterday. Not just cold it was hard as well. The avocado toast comes with a streak of curry (has meat/ eggs) and fried eggs which we declined at the time of order but without these it was absolutely bland to the core. I understand if it’s meant to be eaten with eggs and curry it would have tasted different but atleast expected some creativity there from the chef inside; a simple “No it won’t taste good” would have been appreciated. The prices are too much for this little quantity and most importantly the taste isn’t so great either. Most part of mousse and the puff pastry felt bland to me. Certainly disappointed.

Service and Ambience:
The interiors are very nice and well lit for a cafe. The tables could have been cleaned better and no kids high chair here. They do have outdoor seating with 3-4 tables. It’s quiet and comfortable on the inside. The service is not that great in my opinion. Had some one at the counter who was probably new and not so well versed with the cafe and the items and in locating few things (salt pepper shaker) we asked for. She was clueless about the menu as she initially said the curry in avocado toast doesn’t have any meat/ eggs. When the order arrived there was no curry and thank god we mentioned it upfront. That’s where the service comes into picture. If not aware of something I would at least encourage to check with the kitchen. There’s just one person to take care of all these things. So certainly needs a lot more staffing.

BOTTOMLINE: A very sophisticated place to sit and work but certainly not the best of cakes/ pastries in the town with a sub par service, I would pass on this one if I was you. Should be a 2.5 pointer.
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Elianna Ramos
Me and my mom love exploring coffee shops around Georgia and it’s our first time coming here to work and loved it. It was calm the whole time with very minimal noise. The coffee itself is very yummy and not overly sweet (which me and my mom LOVE). Most of their pastry/bread options are very cheap compared to other coffee shops we have been to in Norcross and there is a lot of variety. The girl at the front desk told me it was her first day here! She took orders to all the costumers and was very sweet. It’s very rare to find a coffee shop that cares about customer service nowadays so it was very refreshing to see.
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JoeChecksItOut
I stop in from time to time. Always a relaxing atmosphere with tasty pastries. Staff is always welcoming and pleasant. I’m not much of a coffee drinker but they seem to have a nice selection.
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Phuc Nguyen
Definitely not a bakery. The breads were not fresh and the place had a very sour smell upon entry. I ordered tea thinking it would at least be freshly brew but it’s just from a large pre made container and gets heated up.
The cafe itself is clean and has a nice ambiance.
Overall a decent place to work from but definitely not a place I’d go to for good bread/drinks.
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Jamie Smithison
Nice quiet location . Not too busy after breakfast. Not as expected. Breads tasted stale. Portions of fillings were French like, small. Used to Korean bakeries that fill their pastries. Honestly try elsewhere.
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Max Erin James
It’s located at an easy to access and identify area. Maybe that’s not a good description of its area. You’ll see it though. The place is relatively clean and doesn’t seem too busy during the weekdays. The person working the place was very nice and running the whole show on her own.
I appreciate the presentation of the baked goods and the variety of drinks. It’s not too little, and not overwhelming.
I went with my spring tea and it was good. Additionally, I ordered the matcha souffle pancakes. I had these kind of pancakes a few times in Japan, but they were always undercooked. Here, that was not the case. It was well cooked, came with a side of delicious vanilla ice cream, and matcha powder added a subtle flavoring that was perfect.
The service was exceptional, and I really liked the atmosphere of the place. There is a mix of modern and earthy aesthetic.
Give a shot if you’re looking for a cafe spot. I will be returning.
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