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French Loaf

1456 W 5TH Ave
Columbus, OH 43212-2400
Phone: (614) 488-6843
French Loaf
Price:
$
Hours:
Tue-Sat 7:30am-7pm , Sun 8am-5pm

Editorial Review for French Loaf – by Tracy Zollinger Turner

The Scene
Long before Grandview filled up with trendy restaurants and shops, the French Loaf was the hippest place in the neighborhood. It is possible to eat at one of a handful of small tables in the bakery, but if it's at all crowded, your elbow will get bumped by every passing coffee-seeker. There are tables available outside in the summertime, but the view is of a parking lot, Fifth Avenue traffic and the Big Bear across the street.

The Food
On weekend mornings, picking up a bagful of delicious raspberry, apricot and almond croissants to take home is a tried-and-true way to show loved ones some sweet kindness. For breakfast-beyond the near-perfect, tender, flaky croissants-there are always several varieties of muffins and cinnamon rolls. Take-home dessert options include fruit tarts, petit fours, cookies, cakes and a variety of cheesecakes and pie. As the name implies, the staple of the bakery is French bread; the best loaves for take-home dining are here.

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Lunch Options

Quick, healthful lunches are available at the French Loaf, including croissant sandwiches and quiche.

User Reviews for French Loaf

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/07/2007 Posted by scwkitty

for around $5 you can get a tasty sandwich made in front of you, to die for soups, or a combo of the two. I prefer the basic chicken salad on a criossant, and the croissants are just as buttery and flakey as they look. Also everytime I go in I swear to myself I won't get dessert but I lose every time because they're just that good. French Loaf has never dissappointed me ^_^

Pros: Fast service, friendly staff

Cons: parking is limited

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/16/2002 Posted by pandy77

I understand that as of May '02 it's under new ownership. I have been in several times and received great friendly service. The desserts are delicious!! Will definately go back again and again.

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Editor's Review

A cozy bakery with the best croissants in town.  See the full editorial review.

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Lunch Options

Quick, healthful lunches are available at the French Loaf, including croissant sandwiches and quiche.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Hours

  • Tue-Sat 7:30am-7pm
  • Sun 8am-5pm

Cuisines

  • Desserts
  • Bakeries

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Lunch Spot

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