Patisserie · Hove town centre
Real Pâtisserie Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at Real Pâtisserie: 32 items across 5 sections, from pâtisserie individuelle to boissons.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Real Pâtisserie. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Tarte aux fraisesV £6.00 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- FraisierVN £5.80 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- OpéraVN £6.25 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Mille-feuilleV £6.40 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.75 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- ReligieuseV £6.45 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £6.20 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Saint-HonoréV £6.55 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £6.10 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.30 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £10.50 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.50 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £11.00 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.35 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
Viennoiserie
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.60 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.30 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £2.75 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.60 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.10 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £35.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Galette des rois (January)VN £33.50 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £32.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £40.50 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £38.00 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £39.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £154.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
Boissons
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.10 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Iced latteVGF £3.90 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.65 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.35 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.85 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.45 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
Ordering tips for Real Pâtisserie
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
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