Patisserie Joie De Vie in Barnet

Bought a latte with oat milk to go, it took the guy ages to make it and when I got to taste it, in my car and on my journey to my next destination the latte was like dish water! and he hadn't used oat milk as requested. I had to chuck it away after that initial taste, it was undrinkable. the latte was expensive and a total waste of money.

The Barista was an idiot, he could not get the order right, he tried to make the Oat Mocha with Dairy Milk and then fob it off as Oat, but when pressed he claimed he misheard, even after saying otherwise. The female server seemed to be the boss and she was chatty and nice, maybe they just need to hire a better barista! The coffee’s were ok at best.

The chocolate and lemon cheesecake with the physalis on top is amazing!!! The price is good. I will go back and try something different ❤️

Terrible service, wrong food served and no apologies and when I checked my bank statement they had charged me £3 extra from what the bill was. The service charge had already been added to the bill. Only realised now. Be aware before swiping your contactless card. would not recommend to anyone.

Haven't used this establishment for a long time but was convenient for my needs. Quality very good, but incredibly expensive as I had been told, hence why have not used. £16.80 for four small fruit tarts is ridiculous and why is nothing priced?? There are alternatives in Barnet!

Useless!!! Such a dirty place! The staff don’t clean the table, the Iranian girl just wiped with her hand. Ordered breakfast, waited 35 min and the girl who was serving sat down to have her breakfast while i was waiting for mine! When I’ve asked where is my breakfast she said calm down!!! I could hear every table was complaining.

This place is infuriating, we have tried a few times and whilst the food is generally pretty good (the cakes and pastries are some of the best around) - the service is terrible, despite what appears to have been at least one change in custodian over the last few years. Baffling.

Excellent range of tadty food, helpful staff and great atmosphere.

Staff were friendly and accommodating. They prepared a nice fruit pot for my baby that wasn't on the menu. The highchair straps were not very secure though.

Great atmosphere, delicious coffee and great panini. The cakes at the window display were really calling. Definitely next time !

Patisserie Joie de Vie which also has branches in Temple Fortune and Ballards Lane has lovely food and atmosphere, but the managers and staff are not very nice, especially in terms of those with invisible disabilities and charity.

I came long time ago and the service was much better. We have to wait a long time to order (in the end I have to order in the counter) and it took 45 minutes to get our brunch. The food was delicious but service needs a looot improvement. Very dissatisfied.

Got a carrot cake to takeaway, it was awfully dryy… not moist as it shoild be. Not coming back

I had the chicken caesar salad and the tiramisu and it was so good. Staff were polite. Restaurant was clean.

The service is friendly. The restaurant is nicely decorated. You feel good. The hot chocolate alone was lukewarm.

I genuinely recommend Pistachio and raspberry cake!! And apple cake, too. The coffee is not as great. The service is lovely.

Always a delight! Fantastic atmosphere, great staff and the food is the chef's kiss.

Nice cafe with interesting choices. Quite trendy compared to other cafes in the town but also pricier.

I came here for lunch with my friend, we had a delicious soup and bread. The staff were friendly.

Can't properly poach eggs, they use microwave egg poacher and it looks not professional. Drinks are ok.

Charge more than prices marked on item. When queried they claim the marked prices are take away prices. But nowhere, or at least nowhere clearly visible do they show the "eat in prices". Feels like a cheap trick to get a few extra pounds out of us really.

Nice place but coffee can be a bit hit and miss and food is ridiculously overpriced. £7.50 for a ham and cheese croissant, with ham that looked canned? You can find cheaper food in central London.

Nice place. I like to go there for coffee and tea and some chabata bread or cakes, with my child or friend.

Unwelcoming and rude staff. Honestly the only reason we proceeded to stay and order was due to the pastries. The main staff leader, lady with a blonde/brown bob had horrible customer service skills. We entered the shop, she ignored us and other customers, we waiting around 5 minutes at the counter, when she served us she didn't greet or smile at all, looked down at the till and asked us what we wanted. She was very blunt in asking questions, when we (my mum and I) were discussing whether we wanted to eat in or takeaway, she repeated her question as if we weren't talking. Had no manners throughout the service, her attitude stunk. She was also touching the food served to customers with the same gloves that she was touching money and the cash register with, not very hygenic at all. The service was quite slow too, we ordered 2 bakery products and 2 cappuccinos. Towards the end of our stay at the patisserie, a young male staff worker with short black hair had greeted us kindly and acknowledged our presence. "Enjoy your food and have a nice day." Despite the rude customer service, he was nice to us. Food was very nice, too sweet with the blueberry muffin cake, cappuccino was great too. Overall quite costly.

Fantastic services. The waiter was absolutely lovely . Definitely recommend.

Lovely cakes and pastries but what an awful service. We were standing at the counter for a good 5 minutes without being acknowledged at all despite two members of staff were behind the counter. Not a smile not a greeting. Finally the lady with a bob took our order....so rude and so impatient.....not a thank you not a please. So off putting! I would have walked off but my daughter was keen to try their cakes. Also noticed she was taking orders at the till with disposable gloves on and without changing them she would then touch the food. I wouldn't go back ever again!

I used to love this place but today's visit left me disappointed. I had a pecan tart that was dry, and tea for two was a couple of PG Tips tea bags in a tiny pot for £4. Overall, it felt like prices were not worth what we got. On the plus side, it is dog friendly.

Took along time to get my order to the table ..for a bit of a fry up.....????

Great food but a friend noticed that the cutlery and crockery coming out of a dishwasher possibly, were being wiped dry with a dirty tea towel

Thanks to Mimi and the team for a great welcome, Food was fab too (thanks chef!) We’ll be back. Shoukran

Such a disappointing experience, poor service, food took ages and was wrong and burnt when it finally arrived. This was previously one of our favourite places for coffee, cakes and lunch in Barnet. The cafe was quiet but I had to go over and ask if the waiter could take our order. We ordered two salads, one with grilled salmon as an additional item. Our juices came shortly after and we expected to wait for a bit for our food as usual. Two groups of people arrived after us and their food came promptly. Ours was still nowhere to be seen. After 15-20 minutes I asked after our order and was told it would be a few more minutes as it was ‘complicated’ and would take extra time. (If the cafe had been busy at this point I would have understood more but it was very quiet.) A few minutes later I asked again, a different man, and was told the food was coming. When my daughter’s chicken Caesar salad finally arrived, several more minutes later, instead of croutons it had burnt toast, and there were olives even though she clearly asked for no olives. My salad arrived and was really underwhelming (small and very very oily) and there was no pesto as the menu had suggested. I went to the kitchen hatch direct and asked for the missing pesto and the man gave me a small dish of green oil. I asked a few more times and another chef pointed to the fridge and eventually I was given the pesto. A few minutes later the waiter brought over a plate with some rocket and avo, acknowledging the salad he had brought was sub standard. There were 6 members of staff working in the cafe and they were behaving very unprofessionally, laughing and joking with one another as if they were on a night out, not working! (The exception was the female of staff.) As a customer I felt invisible and ignored and therefore did not enjoy my lunch, which was £35 for the two of us. What should have been a treat lunch out turned into a really stressful time where I felt like I was treated very badly by staff. I definitely won’t be returning which is very sad as we used to be regulars.

It's an amazing brunch spot on the high street! I highly recommend it and the staff are very friendly. My personal favourite is the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, and the dressing on the salad is excellent. The coffee and homemade smoothies are delicious aswell.

Terrible service, not asked if everything was ok, I told the guy behind counter that the cucumber was partially frozen in my bagel he shrugged his shoulders ,will not be going in here again!

Very tasty food and friendly service

The crown jewel of my visit was undoubtedly the Salted Caramel Mille-Feuille. Each bite of this beautifully crafted pastry was a symphony of textures and flavors. The caramel had just the right balance of sweetness and saltiness, while the layers of flaky puff pastry added a deliciously satisfying crunch. It's clear that the patisserie's craftsmen have perfected this delicate balance with utmost precision. In addition to the Mille-Feuille, the bakery's assortment of other pastries is equally delectable, showcasing an impressive variety of treats from traditional classics to unique creations. The small size of Patisserie Joie De Vie is a charming element, lending the bakery an air of coziness and intimacy. However, it does mean limited seating. During peak hours, you might find yourself waiting for a spot or choosing to enjoy your pastry elsewhere. Customer service at the patisserie is generally commendable. The staff, while busy, are friendly and attentive, ready with suggestions if you're unsure of what to choose from their extensive menu. The ambiance in Patisserie Joie De Vie is welcoming, with a blend of rustic and modern aesthetics. However, given the bakery's popularity, the atmosphere can occasionally feel a bit crowded due to its size.

Will not be going again, arrived and asked for table for 2, was told to take a seat. No me yes we’re given and she was eating her own food at the counter. When she finished eating she came over so went to place an order and was told sorry kitchen is closed 🤨. Was confused why we were told to take a seat if this was the case .

Evidence of covid social distancing still evident in partially worn yellow and black tape on the floor. It almost feels retro now we have forgotten about the lurgies! We devoured a delightful raspberry and pistachio almond tart. The moist, soft fruitiness of the raspberries played well against the almond base, which had bite on the outside and was soft on the inside. The chopped pistachios gave a third dimension and a bonus was that it was frosted lightly in icing sugar. Did you know teddy bears adore icing sugar! Staff is friendly with the woman wanting to hold me and a man speaking with me. *Update July 2023* Here again yesterday and had the apricot crumble. Yummy but it could of done with a touch more apricot at the bottom but was was, was succulent. I was wondering if there was liquidised apricot in the crumble itself as it had a reasonable fruity sweet moistness.

Delicious 😋. Have been here quite a few times now for coffee with a friend. Have had the patisseries and also the breakfast, all yum. The interior is comfortable, and there are many places to sit. The window looks amazing, and it's hard to choose what you'd like. The scrambled eggs on wholemeal were so yummy, just the way I like it made. My friend had a smoked salmon that she also enjoyed. I should have taken a picture of breakfast, but I had scoffed it all before I thought about it 😄 The staff are polite and our waiter made a perfect recommendation for my friend. Always a great experience, so we'll definitely be going again.

Old patisserie event if french style

Coffe is definitely recommend but patisserie is not fresh. good staff

Beautiful shop Beautiful food Friendly staff! I get my car serviced in Barnet once a year and while I wait, I always ensure I visit this shop! Best coffee around barnet and their bakery is the BEST! Will be getting my annual car serviced next week and can't wait to visit here again

Cappuccino is stellar (although a bit too cold). Service was not great (eg 1. no menu given so after 10 Min took it from another table, 2. Nobody asked how the food was, 3. Item on menu wasn’t available that I ordered (grilled salmon became chicken) and 4. Broccoli was over cooked for my liking and there was almost no spinach in the dish and 5. Caesar sad was drenched in sauce: pls offer the sauce in a separate container so people can dose it themselves ). Slightly disappointing but might give this place a second chance in the future.

Lovely welcoming cafe, with a great cup of coffee - the cakes also look delicious.

Fabulously retro French in style with a convincing selection of patisseries, bread and hot food with the darkest roast to be found locally; enough to pretend you are en Francaise enjoying an “expresso” rather than an espresso, particularly if you can block out the din of English conversations. Furthering your delusion, most of the team speak French if you feel the need to practice your skills while you enjoy a drink, cake or more.

Cakes and food are nice but horrendously overpriced for what you get.

Nice local place in the neighbourhood. Coffe is nice. Great selection of breakfast items on the menu. Not too keen on their pastries and desserts but that's me.

Really nice place to grab a coffee and the cakes and sweets are absolutely delicious!

I read all the good reviews and maybe we just chose a wrong day to come here for the first time... The cafe looks really nice and we originally wanted to have brunch. They took our order for coffee, it took ages- I tried to make contact with the staff, they finally saw me (they were not busy, they were on their phones or chatting among themselves) and the reaction was a quite rude gesture meaning "it's coming". They never came back to the table to actually ask if we want food. Ordered an orange juice at the same time as the coffee which also never came. We went away and ate somewhere else. The 2 stars are for the quality of the coffee. With so much choice and competition, don't waste your time... Can't comment on the quality of the food as we obviously couldn't order any - it looked delicious though! 😏

Went there today and ordered two coffees a chocolate gateau and a salmon quiche. Coffees and dessert were nice. The quiche was microwaved to be reheated which made the pastry chewy and wasn't not nice at all. I explained this to the waitress and she took it back but then I was still charged for it and I had only taken one bite. Very poor customer service with regards to that.

Great food and patisserie. Sometimes taking your order can be a little slow, but a small quibble as the staff are very good.

We discovered a charming local coffee shop/restaurant on a Sunday drive to Barnet high street, seeking a change from the usual coffee chains and hoping to support a small business. The front window of the restaurant was attractive, featuring a delicious array of pastries and sandwiches that immediately caught our eye. The large windows allowed plenty of natural light to flood the space, and the rustic decor added to the welcoming atmosphere. On a quiet Sunday morning, there were many available tables, though the restaurant did get busier as we enjoyed our breakfast. The interior was spacious and warm, but the only drawback was the harsh acoustics that made every sound echo throughout the space. However, the absence of background music made for a pleasant environment. The menu offered an excellent selection of breakfast and brunch items, including traditional breakfast fare, shakshuka, various paninis and sandwiches, and a tempting array of sweet treats. The prices were somewhat high, which may deter some customers. The service was efficient and friendly, and all requests were quickly taken care of. Although we had initially only planned on getting coffee, we couldn't resist trying a panini and almond croissant, both of which were fresh and delicious. Overall, we had a positive experience and would definitely recommend this lovely local coffee shop/restaurant. Next visits I hope to sample the crepe offering.

Beautiful café, excellent coffee and food.

Delightful cafe on the main shopping street in Barnet. Very reasonably priced delicious and well presented food. Large selection of beautiful cakes and pastries. Lovely friendly but unobtrusive staff. Definitely worth a visit

Great little cafe. We only popped in briefly for a hot drink and afternoon treat whilst passing through Barnet. The coffee was good and my son said his hot chocolate was really nice. There was a great selection of cakes and pastries and the menu says they do all day breakfast and other food. Looking around at what other people were eating, it all looked tasty. Not the cheapest food and drink, but it was good value.

The most comfortable welcome a a rainy day.. I will return

A great place for lunch or coffee and cake!

Lovely coffee and pastries. Very good service and atmosphere.

This place has some of the best pastries and tarts I have tasted. The staff is equally lovely. Try it and you will see for yourself...

Very nice Mashaa'Allah. Like a little French village cafe.

Taste food and nice staff prices weren't to bad either.

Great food, great coffee, but more importantly, great service. Everyone in here is always really friendly. In a world saturated with cafes and coffee shops I would not hesitate in recommending this place above the rest

Very nice place and staff very helpful

Ive been seeing and passing this place whenever we go to high street. At last, we tried. It was a really nice place, good ambiance, exceptional service, courteous personnel and the food superb! And they serve Halal viands! We now keep coming back!

Sat for half an hour being ignored by the staff and then got up and left. It wasn't even busy, and people who came in after us got served. Not sure what the problem was...

What a nice restaurant. Menu is really good, fresh food and healthy. Drinks, with fresh healthy options and to be fair best coffee in the high street. Staff was fantastic, friendly and attentive. Can get busy so be patient. Recommend

Very nice and relaxed place. Good quality food.

Very friendly staff. Great cakes. Nice place for a break.

Fabulous cakes for a treat nicely packaged in a box, plus a super hot takeaway coffee. Great quality and nice ladies serving. Lost a star as felt at £10+ on the expensive side. Will visit again though!

I found a foreign body in my cheesecake, which they replaced, last month they over charged for a second cake, when I only had one, when I checked the bill it still was over, they had charge for a cappuccino when I had a Americano, never again.

We only had coffee and the Opera cake based on recommendation from a friend. Both were nice. Service very friendly and attentive.

We had omelettes and we were very impressed by the taste and how fluffy they make their eggs! Great local spot.

We have been meaning to try this place for a while and finally we did! Great looking place, has a nice feel to it, very welcoming. The guys there were very welcoming and inviting and the treats on show were very tempting . They have a vast amount of patisseries where our friend talked us through them all. They have smoothies, milkshakes, I had a banana and it was amazing 😁 along with a carrot cake and my friend had a chicken panini, but it wasn't processed chicken either ! Great quality and they have a great choice ,you probably need to see the menu. Great service with a smile and a choice to suit everyone. We will be visiting again 100% thanks guys 👍

Awful had poached eggs on rye bread tiny piece of bread and poached eggs done in an egg poacher. Plus coffee £8. 50.

Always stop off whenever I'm passing by. Almost overwhelming array of naughtiness on a plate

Very nice warm environment and - wow - allowing my little four legged friend. superb food too. Well done.

Good overall, but hit or miss. Service can be slow at times (from seating to having order taken). The food is good most times though not amazing, with the odd miss. E.g. poached eggs being served as hard eggs.

had high hopes for this cafe, as it was my birthday, poor service and unapologetic staff. most foods were unavailable, as they had run out of them. wouldn’t recommend

Lovely patisserie. The breakfasts are delicious with a wide range of pastries and cakes. Very friendly service

I would not recommend this place to anyone that has a dietary requirement. The couple of times I’ve come here they have issues with any sort of request and pretend to pass things off by removing items from premade dishes, you can’t do that with allergies it’s so dangerous and disrespectful. Today I asked for a simple swap on a breakfast as I cant have eggs, the waiter pretended not to understand and then gave me no eggs and no additional anything but charged me extra, the breakfast itself was missing various other items that the menu said it would have generally. So bad and unprofessional, I wasn’t even warned about the additional fee and the waiter didn’t even serve us the food or ask if all was okay, I genuinely think it was done out of spite, will not visit again. Another time they tried to remove cheeses from a premade meal and I could see them doing it without asking, had I not stopped them it could have ended very badly.

Nice place to meet for coffee and cake

Nice atmosphere and delicious food and drinks

Nice atmosphere, great cakes, good prices, what more could you want.

Friendly staff and great snacks and food - especially the cakes and croissants - BUT waiting for your order to be served always takes a looong time, which is really annoying when under time constraints and makes popping in during a working from home lunch unrealistic.

Very nice place and food ♥️🙏👏👏👍

Nice but expensive for the quality of cake!

Such a shame. One star due to abysmal service. Service was so slow and staff didn’t even apologise for taking over an hour to serve breakfast. First and last time Here goodbye

One of my fav places to go. Everyone is so friendly and chilled. Cakes and coffee are fab. X

Small portions, very expensive, had a bad stomach after eating the food here and I was still hungry so had to go elsewhere.

Stopped by this afternoon for coffee and a pastry. Both were excellent and staff very friendly. Highly recommended.

Been coming here since day one. The staff are so friendly and the food is delicious (and halal). The cakes are amazing. Highly recommend this place and its sister restaurant Boulangerie in North Finchley

Went for lunch just simple toast and smoked salmon and salad.Had to wait 40 mins after ordering too long and it wasn't packed with people.

Barnet's only source of Pastel de Nata

Awfully expensive! More than GBP 5 and for just 2 eggs and toast!

What has happened to this quaint french cafe, went for lunch today. Firstly no warm greeting from any of the 3 girls at the front of the shop, they did not even look up or even acknowledge us when entered; we just found a table and sat down. When we were served they had run out of quiche, ok fine, thought have a chicken ciabatta but they had run out of chicken too. So opted for the tuna melt, and my sister ordered poached eggs and mushrooms. After waiting 20 minutes and the chef pressing his bell twice it arrives Luke warm as our meals had been sitting on the ledge waiting for someone to serve it to us for over 5 minutes. We complained about the eggs being cold and sent them back no apology, they then returned the same plate of food with the eggs reheated, by this time the eggs were dried up. What should have been a nice lunch was a dreadful experience and we will definitely not be returning. Shame, as used the cafe lots of times for girlie lunches. Distasteful experience all round. Did not really want to leave any stars.

The customer service is not good went in there today with my sister we were sitting at the table for some time before someone came to take our order waited for twenty minutes for our lunch when it arrived the eggs were cold when my sister complain about the lunch they took my lunch back then came back with the same plate with the eggs warm up again won't go there again

Fantastic coffee and lovely staff! Highly recommend

One glance at their bakery and consider your curiosity captured. Also, a great joint for a nutritious smoothie. Shout out to Morteza for 5-star customer service. You can't ask for a more welcoming experience.

Went already a few times for lunch. Price and quality is really good. Staff very friendly also. :)

Nice food. Big portions. Enjoyed it.

Oh, one of my favourite places. I like interior decoration. Very good coffee and yummy quiche with feta. Nice workers, I will back there.