Patisserie · Colchester town centre
Cafe Flavours Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 42 items we would expect to see at Cafe Flavours in Colchester town centre.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Cafe Flavours. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- ReligieuseV £5.50 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- Saint-HonoréV £7.20 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £6.40 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.30 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.65 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Mille-feuilleV £6.05 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- FraisierVN £7.30 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- OpéraVN £7.45 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- FinancierVN £3.35 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £10.00 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £7.85 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.00 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £13.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.05 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.20 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £5.50 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
Viennoiserie
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £3.95 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Kouign-amannV £3.80 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £3.60 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.30 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.95 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.85 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.70 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Croquembouche (to order)V £134.50 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £37.50 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £31.50 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £27.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £34.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £40.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £29.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
Boissons
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.40 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.50 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.30 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Iced latteVGF £3.85 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.20 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Citron presséVVGGF £4.00 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
Toasties & Sandwiches
- Halloumi wrapV £8.05 Grilled halloumi with roasted peppers, hummus and salad leaves.
- Brie and cranberry toastieV £7.75 Creamy Brie and cranberry sauce with rocket on toasted sourdough.
- Chicken pesto paniniN £9.00 Chicken, basil pesto and mozzarella in a grilled ciabatta panini.
- Ham and cheese toastiePopular £8.10 Smoked ham and mature Cheddar pressed between buttered sourdough.
- Tuna melt £6.55 Tuna mayonnaise and melted Cheddar toasted on farmhouse bread.
- Club sandwich £9.90 Triple-decker with chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
Ordering tips for Cafe Flavours
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
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