The Shoppes at Hellertown
23 Main Street
Hellertown, PA
484-851-3652
Hours: Mon-Wed 9a-6p; Thur-Fri 9a-7p; Sat 9a-12p Closed Sun-Mon
This Christmas season was memorable as we had the privilege of visiting family in France. We were spoiled 
and inspired by the daily walks to the local patisserie to purchase tantalizing baguettes, croissants, and pastry treats...a cultural aspect that I could easily adopt.
There were also the special desserts: a chocolate tart, creme brulee and the traditional holiday desserts such as 
la buche de Noel that will be extraordinary features of our experience. It's hard to top this European experience in the Lehigh Valley. For example, we had the discussion, where can you find a croissant of this quality? Then I was reminded of Dolce Patisserie. Excuse this late addition of "Bakery Month." I forgot my initial plan to review this Hellertown treasure introduced to us by our now-Parisian family members,
former residents of Hellertown. What ideal timing as my husband and I enjoyed a nostalgic date the other morning with a cup of robust coffee, some chocolate croissants or "pain au chocolate", combined with a pleasant conversation with store owner and artisan, Alan Pitotti.
Alan is a true artist. Each dessert, tart, and chocolate is uniquely and personally designed and crafted. His creations are truly for a certain clientele--one who enjoys a product of quality ingredients and does not mind paying a price that represents his work. Alan also creates custom order wedding cakes--ideal for the "foodies" who want a rich, flavorful and memorable dessert.
Being there reminded us that Valentine's Day is coming...consider an assortment of
his chocolates ($1.65 each), each one a true art-form. We enjoyed the purely decadent dark chocolate orange and coffee dulce de leche. He makes many of his flavors in heart-shape for the lovers' holiday. Personally, I recommend of this picturesque tarts or his 
signature cake: chocolate cake with a vanilla creme brulee layer, fresh raspberries and chocolate mousse.We were thrilled to hear they offer their own "Bouche de Noel", as we anticipate next Christmas and a way to re-experience what we enjoyed in France. We're
Dolce Patisserie adds class to the Lehigh Valley & Beyond.
I agree with everything said! Alan gladly answers questions about his work. I had my first chocolate croissant in France 6 years ago, lived it and was thrilled to find them in Hellertown a year and a half ago. The individually made chocolates are wonderful in beauty and taste. You have to see them to appreciate them. Just a few make a special and unique little gift!
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