Patisserie · Northampton town centre
Delightful Place Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at Delightful Place: 33 items across 5 sections, from pâtisserie individuelle to boissons.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Delightful Place. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.45 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- ReligieuseV £6.35 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- OpéraVN £5.65 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Saint-HonoréV £6.15 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £5.90 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £6.35 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £5.40 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £1.80 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- FlorentinesVNGF £2.85 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £5.15 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.65 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £6.70 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- FinancierVN £2.90 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £11.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
Viennoiserie
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.30 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Kouign-amannV £3.80 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £2.80 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £3.80 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.40 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.35 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Chausson aux pommesV £4.05 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £33.50 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £154.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £30.50 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £36.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £28.50 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £43.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
Boissons
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.85 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.40 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Iced latteVGF £4.00 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.60 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.40 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £3.85 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
Ordering tips for Delightful Place
- 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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