Garde-Manger - Cafè la Carsuot : Bröl 56, 7546 Ardez

Stepping into this little slice of Paris tucked just off the main drag, I half-expected to be greeted by a beret-clad mime performing by the door. Spoiler: there was no mime, but oh, the pastries! Each one a miniature masterpiece, as if Picasso had traded his paintbrush for a piping bag. The lemon cake? Let's just say it was the "Citron Monet" of desserts – an impressionist dream in every bite. Now, the coffee was good – not "write home to your barista" good, but it held its own. A little tweak here and there, and I'm sure it'll be up there with the crème de la crème. The service, though? Imagine being wrapped in a warm, fluffy croissant of friendliness – that's how welcoming it was. The ambiance had this cozy mountain vibe, which is not what you'd expect in a patisserie, making it all the more delightful. It's like finding a little alpine chalet in the middle of Paris. Four out of five for the ambiance? I'd say that's understating it. It's a solid five for making me feel like I was wearing an invisible beret the whole time. The staff couldn't have been nicer if they tried – it's like they're on a mission to out-charm each other. The vibe? Imagine a French accordion serenade playing in the background of your life – that's the kind of nice we're talking about. In summary, if you're ever wandering around Engadin dreaming of a quick Parisian getaway, this place is your golden ticket. It was so good, I half expected to walk out and find the Eiffel Tower twinkling in the distance. Chapeau to the chef pattisier and the team – it's a standing ovation from me, with extra claps for those pastries. A true gem that deserves a hearty "Bravo!" and an enthusiastic five out of five.

Absolutely great place where you can have a couple of dishes for lunch and an amazing selection of cakes. Not expensive for Swiss standards and completely worthy to visit if you are in Ardez

New owners, offering excellent pastries with a small selection of dishes made with regional ingredients. Also sells some local sausage, cheese and other high quality products.