BISTRO BARBERET BAKERY&

Chef Cedric Barberet has a storied career, but it’s one of his most recent accomplishments—surpassing the elusive seven-year threshold of Bistro Barberet & Bakery in Lancaster—that puts a smile on his face. In the industry, if you make it past seven years, you can rest easier on the premise you’re around for the long haul. Given the fact that Barberet was once named one of the top 10 pastry chefs in the U.S. by Dessert Professional Magazine; has won Chopped Sweets; and has been honored around the world for his talents; this is truly a treat for those who live near the bistro and bakery.

On the bakery side, the sight of a jewelry case full of artfully crafted high-end French pastries is drool-worthy in and of itself, and the flavors really do match the aesthetic.

Visitors can enjoy the seven-layer chocolate cake (a gluten-free flourless chocolate cake coated in dark chocolate), ruby (a raspberry mousse with key lime center and yellow sponge), and upsidedown snickers (a play on the famed candy bar), just to name a few. That’s not to mention the chocolate truffles, French macarons, and danishes made with laminated doughs that add to the mix. The cakes are low in sugar, the creams are light, and the pastries are refreshing.