A () is a type of

Italian Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Ita ...

, French or

Belgian Belgian may refer to: * Something of, or related to, Belgium * Belgians, people from Belgium or of Belgian descent * Languages of Belgium, languages spoken in Belgium, such as Dutch, French, and German *Ancient Belgian language, an extinct languag ...

bakery A bakery is an establishment that produces and sells flour-based food baked in an oven such as bread, cookies, cakes, donuts, pastries, and pies. Some retail bakeries are also categorized as cafés, serving coffee and tea to customers who ...

that specializes in

pastries Pastry is baked food made with a dough of flour, water and shortening (solid fats, including butter or lard) that may be savoury or sweetened. Sweetened pastries are often described as '' bakers' confectionery''. The word "pastries" suggests ...

and

sweets Candy, also called sweets (British English) or lollies (Australian English, New Zealand English), is a confection that features sugar as a principal ingredient. The category, called ''sugar confectionery'', encompasses any sweet confection, i ...

, as well as a term for such food items. In some countries, it is a legally controlled title that may only be used by bakeries that employ a licensed in French, in

Dutch Dutch commonly refers to: * Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands * Dutch people () * Dutch language () Dutch may also refer to: Places * Dutch, West Virginia, a community in the United States * Pennsylvania Dutch Country People E ...

, in

German German(s) may refer to: * Germany (of or related to) ** Germania (historical use) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law **Ge ...

(master pastry chef). In

often the word is used for the shop itself and for the confections sold in such an establishment. In Italy, France, and Belgium, the is a

pastry chef A pastry chef or pâtissier (; the French female version of the word is pâtissière ), is a station chef in a professional kitchen, skilled in the making of pastries, desserts, breads and other baked goods. They are employed in large hotels, bi ...

who has completed a lengthy training process, typically an apprenticeship, and passed a written examination. Often found in partnership with a in French, in

, in

(

), are a common sight in towns in Italy, France, and Belgium. Cakes and other sweet foods can be bought at a .

Conspicuous Pâtissiers

Among the most celebrated French pâtissiers are: *

Pierre Hermé Pierre Hermé (; born 20 November 1961) is a French pastry chef and chocolatier. He began his career at the age of 14 as an apprentice to Gaston Lenôtre. Hermé was awarded the title of World's Best Pastry Chef in 2016 by The World's 50 Best R ...

Philippe Conticini Philippe Conticini, a French chef and pastry chef, was born 16 August 1963 in Choisy-le-Roi, Val-de-Marne. Having worked in France, in the U.S. and in Japan, he conceived four innovations including verrines in 1994, which present dishes traditi ...

Jean-Paul Hévin Jean-Paul Hévin (born 10 December 1957 in Méral, Mayenne, France) is a French manufacturer of high-end chocolate, who operates 6 stores in Paris, 11 in Japan , 1 in Hong Kong, and 2 stores in Taipei headquartered in Paris. Career In 1974 Hevin ...

Christophe Michalak Christophe Michalak (; born 22 July 1973) is a French Master Pâtissier (pastry chef), author and television presenter. Biography Michalak was born in Senlis, France. Michalak has stated that as a young child, he originally wanted to become an arc ...

Cyril Lignac Cyril Lignac (born 5 November 1977 in Rodez, Aveyron) is a French chef. He is owner and chef of the gourmet restaurant ''Le Quinzième'' (1 Michelin star), also of ''Le Chardenoux'', a Parisian bistro located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris ...

* Maison Ladurée * Maison Lenôtre

In other countries

Bangladeshi Bangladeshis ( bn, বাংলাদেশী ) are the citizens of Bangladesh, a South Asian country centered on the transnational historical region of Bengal along the eponymous bay. Bangladeshi citizenship was formed in 1971, when the ...

languages the term in common usage is called in its shortened form. In Korean and Japanese, the term is used as well ( ja, パティスリー, patisurī, ko, 파티스리, pâtiserrie). In

France France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of Overseas France, overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Pac ...

and

Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tot ...

, the term also refers to the pastries produced by a . Mass-produced pastries are also sometimes called . In

Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ...

and

Lebanon Lebanon ( , ar, لُبْنَان, translit=lubnān, ), officially the Republic of Lebanon () or the Lebanese Republic, is a country in Western Asia. It is located between Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south, while Cyprus li ...

, is used commonly along with the words bakery or pastry shop. In

Britain Britain most often refers to: * The United Kingdom, a sovereign state in Europe comprising the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland and many smaller islands * Great Britain, the largest island in the United King ...

, morning goods are pastries, scones, and other products which are baked and sold fresh each day. In

Hungary Hungary ( hu, Magyarország ) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Spanning of the Carpathian Basin, it is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine to the northeast, Romania to the east and southeast, Serbia to the south, Croatia a ...

, the term is used to refer to a . In

Poland Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative provinces called voivodeships, covering an area of . Poland has a population of over 38 million and is the fifth-most populous ...

, there are two terms commonly used to refer to shops making and selling sweet baked goods: (from 'sugar') and (from 'pastry', diminutive form of 'cake', 'dough'). In the United States, several bakeries have been described as pâtisseries, including Portland, Oregon businesses

Farina Bakery Farina Bakery is a bakery and cafe in Portland, Oregon. Description Farina Bakery is a bakery and cafe on Hawthorne Boulevard in southeast Portland's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood. The website's Alex Frane has called the business a pâtis ...

JinJu Patisserie JinJu Patisserie is a bakery in Portland, Oregon. Description The menu includes chocolates and other desserts (including seasonal specials such as cheesecake and pumpkin pie), croissants and pastries, and hot chocolate. History The bakery op ...

Nuvrei Nuvrei (also known as Nuvrei Bakery, Nuvrei Patisserie and Cafe, and Nuvrei Pastries) is a bakery in Portland, Oregon. Description and history Nuvrei is a ''pâtisserie'' in northwest Portland's Pearl District. The menu has included macarons, ...

, and Pix Pâtisserie.

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Conspicuous Pâtissiers

In other countries

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