BISTRO BARBERET AND BAKERY BRINGS A TASTE OF PARIS TO CENTRAL PA

Want to have a Food Network champion prepare your meal? Chef Cedric Barberet, who won the Neapolitan Delight episode of Chopped Sweets in 2020, brings a taste of France to downtown Lancaster. Cedric’s extensive résumé includes his time as an executive pastry chef at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club, where he crafted President Trump and Melania’s seven-tier wedding cake. He was also named a top 10 best pastry chef in America by Dessert Professional Magazine in 2016.

Cedric and his wife, Estelle, opened Bistro Barberet & Bakery in 2015. The restaurant’s menu includes appetizers such as beef tartare and escargot, as well as many gluten free options. Entrées range from veal schnitzel to moules frites, bouillabaisse, and more. Bistro Barberet also serves sandwiches, soups, quiches and salads. The bistro's menu features lunch items on Fridays, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, and Saturday brunch, 11 am to 3 pm. Dinner hours are Tuesday to Saturdays from 5 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy lunch or dinner with a glass of wine–a complete wine list is offered daily. Or, enjoy a craft cocktail or beer with your meal.

Tufted banquettes provide a comfortable place to sit and dine. The service is prompt, and the prices are reasonable.

Whether you’ve enjoyed lunch or dinner in the bistro, be sure to leave room for dessert! Their display cases are filled with delicate, handcrafted pastries and cakes. Indulge in sweet treats such as L’opéra (almond cake soaked in espresso, layered in coffee buttercream and chocolate ganache), 7-layered chocolate cake, crème brûlée, macarons, tarts, and éclairs. Many of their desserts are gluten-free and the chefs are passionate about making the best possible food for their customers. The bakery is open from 7 am to 9 pm, Tuesday to Saturday, and 9 am to 2 pm on Sunday.