About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while picking up his usual croissant, a regular noticed something peculiar on the counter—a tiny ceramic piggy bank labeled ‘Free Coffee Fund.’ No one seemed to be claiming it. Soon enough, more and more little pigs appeared around the shop—each with its own story or doodle. One day, a delivery driver asked if he could contribute a pig too. The manager smiled and said, 'Why not? Maybe next time you come for your latte, someone will pay for yours!' And thus, La Quartier became known as the place where coffee was never just coffee.
2. While collecting pastries for breakfast, a regular found an old envelope tucked inside his favorite baguette. Curious, he opened it to discover a handwritten note reading: ‘Take one, leave one. Enjoy!’ Since then, every morning, someone leaves a small surprise—an extra cookie, a free coffee ticket, or even a vintage postcard. One day, a delivery driver left a note: ‘Your order is ready, but I accidentally took two cookies.’ A few days later, a neighbor slipped a tiny keychain into a croissant with a message: ‘Just in case you ever get locked out of your own bakery!’ The whole neighborhood now greets each other with smiles and secret little treats.
3. A regular stopped by one afternoon to grab his favorite pastry. As he reached for the last éclair, he spotted a small package wrapped in brown paper, mysteriously placed among the display. Curious, he unwrapped it and found another éclair inside—a note read: ‘For your sweetness.’ Turned out, it was from the baker’s daughter, who had a crush on him. The regular smiled, thinking maybe La Quartier wasn’t just any bakery—it was magical.
4. A regular walked in one day and exclaimed, ‘I just found a tiny key under my croissant!’ The baker laughed and said, 'Oh no, that’s our secret door key!' It turned out he hid it there for his daughter, who loved sneaking into the kitchen after hours. The regular left with a smile, thinking himself lucky—until he discovered another key hidden inside his next pastry.