Rosallie Le French Café
Double Espresso, Ice
Apple Croustade
Palmier
Raspberry Almond Croissant
Blueberry Bostock
Raspberry Almond Tart
Apricot Danish
Almond Croissant
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Croque Rosallie – Paris Ham, Sweet Onion Bechamel, Mozzarella Cheese on Croissant with Simple Salad
Brioche French Toast – Nutella, Whipped Cream, Pure Maple Syrup
Although many love to tout the “cool” Chefs doing more daring food from DTLV to the ‘burbs, there is perhaps no place that shows how far Off Strip dining has come than Rosallie, Jonathan Pluvinet’s re-built 7-Eleven on South Rainbow continuing to outpace every other similar concept and single-handedly redefining French Bakeries in the Valley since August of 2015.
Truly a tale of skill and determination, ‘Le French Café’ since expanding to Florida, it was early Saturday morning that General Manager Christophe was found overseeing the Restaurant on its fourth anniversary, no special celebration but business as usual from a space more welcoming now than ever with a menu that continues to grow.
Located at 6090 South Rainbow Boulevard, letters on the façade beginning to peel from Southern Nevada’s perpetual sun, it was almost entirely of old favorites that Breakfast was comprised, the lone novelty a Chocolate Chip Cookie with crisp rim and chewy center given a boost by crunchy Chocolate Pearls.
Still doing steady business during Sin City’s slow season, several regulars making their way through and greeted by name, it was with house-blended Coffee and eight Pastries that Breakfast got started, Jonathan’s Palmier shattering with Sugar and awash with Butter while an Apple Croustade and Apricot Danish each feature a lot of Fresh Fruit amidst flaky, laminated layers.
Offering a small library and private room with hand built furniture, both welcoming guests to sit and stay a while, it was after cracking the Crust of an individually sized Tart that similar flavors were found amidst a peerless Croissant, Rosallie’s best item with or without Raspberries arguably without equal stateside while Bostock labeled as “Blueberry Brioche” sees Christophe’s time at Jean-Philippe shine through using the same Loaf he created for Jean Georges Steakhouse.
Not about to leave without more Brioche, three golden slices baked and topped with Nutella plus pure Maple Syrup, those seeking something savory should not forgo the Croque Rosallie featuring one of those faultless Croissants topped with imported Ham, Housemade Bechamel and Mozzarella Cheese.
FIVE STARS: Always a case of the best getting better, this visit to the corner of Rainbow Boulevard and Patrick Lane finding Le French Café still pushing as it enters year five, Rosallie remains a cozy respite with the sort of environment, service and Cuisine one simply doesn’t find many places these days.
RECOMMENDED: Almond Croissant, Almond Raspberry Croissant, Brioche French Toast, Blueberry Bostock, Apricot Danish, Croque Rosallie.
AVOID: N/A.
TIP: Follow @rosallielefrenchcafe on Social Media for specials at both locations, and for those who can’t make it in consider online orders by Yelp! or Grubhub.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
www.rosallie.com
