That Place Patisserie

That Place Patisserie & Cafe is Geelong’s little slice of Paris

Coffee and croissant in the morning, delicious!
What once started as a friendly neighborhood café is quickly becoming Geelong’s top destination for classically produced French pastries and other baked goods.

That Place Patisserie in Belmont finds itself in a very convenient location, Mt Pleasant Road, about halfway between High Street and Highton’s main stretch, it’s perfect for a quick stop whilst running errands in the morning, and proximity to Belmont Primary School could make for a cheeky croissant after dropping the kids to school.

Speaking of croissants, they really are the star of the show at That Place, being prepared fresh in-house by Ashlea Allen, a French-trained pastry chef. Allen says she crafted the menu using her training as a foundation but applied rustic Australian café ideas to give the range a homey twist.

“I love the complexity of French pastry, but sometimes, keeping it a little more simple helps to emphasise the flavors of the significant ingredients in the recipe,” she says regarding the ethos behind the foods at That Place.

Take a simple ham and cheese croissant, for example, the crunchy, yet light exterior houses a thick slice of cheese and a cool slice of ham, the buttery inside of the pastry is a much of a filling as the ham and cheese itself. What we are given is a perfect mix of a light, airy filling that doesn’t overpower and something that is substantial enough to be enjoyed on its own.

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