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A charming French patisserie and coffee shop known for its high-quality savory and sweet pastries, located near Massarik Square in Tel Aviv, often described as a 'Pastry Heaven'.
Last updated: 4/21/2026, 5:00:58 PM
Pâte & Puff is a charming coffee shop and French patisserie located near Massarik Square in Tel Aviv, often described as a 'Pastry Heaven'. It offers an authentic French vibe with a tastefully decorated interior where customers can observe staff preparing fresh pastries. The establishment is known for its wide selection of both savory and sweet pastries, with limited indoor seating complemented by pleasant outdoor seating in the nearby square.
Customers highly praise the beautiful design and authentic French atmosphere, describing the pastries as fresh, fabulous, and made with high-quality ingredients. Specific dishes like the shakshuka pastry, polenta and mushroom pastry, pistachio and kataifi pastry, chocolate chip cake-cookie with peanut butter, and truffle omelet sandwich receive excellent reviews, with one pastry being rated '10/10 very impressive!' and compared to the Russian 'Napoleon' cake. However, common criticisms include long waiting lines (sometimes over 30 minutes), occasionally disorganized service, average coffee, and disappointing syrup-based tea. There are also mentions of limited seating, challenging parking in the area, and the high price of desserts. A significant concern was raised about an owner/manager vaping and touching food without gloves in the preparation area.
Pâte & Puff has another branch located at Keren Hayesod 31, Herzliya. The Tel Aviv branch is situated at Sderot Masaryk 15, Tel Aviv-Yafo. It has been mentioned as one of the '24 Best Cafes in Tel Aviv'.
Given the frequent mentions of long waiting lines, it is advisable to visit during off-peak hours or weekdays to avoid crowds and potential service delays.
