I am currently attempting to do work at Sugarplum Cake Shop, Paris' own true American-style bakery. But let's be real, I'm actually chatting away with one of the owners, Laurel, who is just about as sweet as the cakes themselves.
I happened upon this spot yesterday as I aimlessly wandered up Rue Mouffetard before work and was drawn to its girly, pastel logo and the English (!) words scribbled on its windows. I almost passed it by until something inside me told me to turn around and march right into the place. I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted in my native tongue by pastry chef Taylor, a sweet Canadian chick, who is one of the three partners of Sugarplum. She and I got to talking and it turns out that they opened just three weeks ago! I also learned that this is basically the only American-style bakery in Paris where you can get a slice of true American apple pie. As I only had a few minutes before dashing off to the WWD office, I stayed to have an espresso and bought a date bar to-go, on which I happily munched walking to the mètro station.
So now I'm back at Sugarplum, blogging about how yummy this shop is in every way and encouraging my fellow Americans, homesick for some real brownies, rice krispie treats, and a chat with a friendly fellow North American, to stop in and check it out for yourselves!
The shop is located just off Rue Mouffetard's Place de la Contrescarpe at 68 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, Paris 75005. Check out their website at SugarplumCakeShop.com!
Paix, Amour et Néon,
Marisa
I walked by this place in February when they were just about to open (or had just opened?). So cute. Can't wait to check it out in May.
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