Today I spotted a cafe/shop that looked very interesting. The sign wrote L’Artisan Chocolatier Patisserie. Exciting!
I went in and found the most amazing creations, chocolates of all shapes and pastries that were so fine that you almost thought it was a shame to eat them.
I bought a few varieties with various fillings, dark chocolate with coconut cream, dark chocolate with caramel truffles, dark chocolate with ginger truffles and chocolate balls with champagne truffles also slipped into the box.
I chatted with the proprietor, Mrs Hülya who told me that they made all the chocolates and fillings themselves and that if I had special requirements they would be happy to make them. They also make all of their pastries.
Her son has trained in Europe and has worked with some of the best chocolate producers and he makes all chocolates sold in the shop and served in the cafe. In addition to the goodies and pastries they serve fresh salads and sandwiches.
Then came the big moment came, the tasting! So good, so wonderful! I can honestly say it was among the best chocolates I have ever tasted, rivalling if not better than the Belgian chocolates (which I love) I had when I was at the Hilton hotel in Brussels. I could write countless words about the taste experience for every piece but the best is to experience it yourself.
If you love chocolate, you have to visit L’Artisan and enjoy the goodies available.
This wonderful place is located on the street right behind the Pia Bella hotel (Kurtulus Cad, No 24). Please see map below.
Previously published:
L’Artisan Patisserie & Chocolatier in Girne opened its doors in September 2013. Cem Altinsoy, who is the owner and pastry chef, makes all the products herself. The cafe has a very nice, bright and fresh interior with an antique touch.
Hours are 9am-9pm daily except Sundays when it is closed. The prices are reasonable a cappuccino with croissant costs less than 15 TL. The clientele is mixed European, along with locals.
L’Artisan produces handmade Belgian chocolates in the form of pralines and a variety of cakes and pastries. Nothing here is factory made, everything is hand made from scratch. Soon, even light meals will be served, such as cheeseboards with homemade breads, as well as wine and beer. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available.
24 Kurtulus Caddesi Girne
Tel: 0392 815 0467
Freda Castronuevo
