kurt

If you haven't been here yet you don't know what you're missing. It is a little piece of France right here on Scenic 30A in beautiful SoWal. You are encouraged to slow down and relax here and you should in order to fully enjoy the unmatched breakfast and lunch delicacies. The pastry display alone is a feast for the senses. The fresh and rare tuna sandwich has been described as the best sandwich in SoWal and I would not be able to disagree.

The company is not bad either - Tootsie, Rapunzel, Miss Kitty, and Jdarg! No better place on a fine spring day than under an umbrella on the sidewalk at Fabrice Patissier.

Fabrice is right on 30A in WaterColor just to the east of Starbucks.
1777 Scenic 30A - 101
850-231-9910

jdarg

Mmmmmmm......
We were going to post while we were there, but we were too busy inhaling our delicious food. And laughing, our specialty.

Poor Kurt, our token boy. Our lunch "boy toy".

30A Skunkape

Well I hope we have a good dinner planned

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Miss Kitty

We bagged up all the leftovers. You will dine like a king.

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Tootsie

miss kitty - that's a total fabrication! there wasn't a speck of food left! except for the bag of pastries I brought home. I'm pretty sure skunky is going to starve.

Miss Kitty

...that'll teach him!

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kurt

I thought I might get more responses on this thread. Does anyone else like Fabrice?

InletBchDweller

Yes, it is one of my favorite lunch places..((maybe I will go tomm))

The tuna sand is Da Bomb...There is also a ham/cheese sand. which has a wonderful bread... And for dessert the best chocolate croissant I have ever eaten --- EVER!!!

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SWGB

Lunch is wonderful, but dessert is just incredible.

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elgordoboy

I really enjoyed the cookie monster sandwich. I would stop by more but I usually pass by too early or too late. I will make a deliberate effort this week, and I'll bring my newspaper to hide behind.

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SWGB

They also have the cutest little aluminum foil plates that would work great for the conspiracy nut who needs a Yamika.

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olive

I love Fabrice!!!

Everything I have ever had there has been fresh and delicious.

Definitley one of the best lunchtime places on 30A.

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Chickpea

Me too - absolutely LOVE it!!!

gotothebeachmom

I love it. I've been put on notice by my daughter, that if I come back without at least 2 dozen chocolate,sea salt cookies, she's putting herself up for adoption. I'll deliver but, this is not much of a scare tactic for a 30 year old.

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olive

I've tried to put myself up for adoption at least twice today!

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Miss Kitty

I really dislike those cookies.

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ItzKatzTime

I think they are wonderful! And love what you said Kurt about it being a little piece of France and having to slow down. Now what more could you want in SoWal then a place like Fabrice.

I, myself, could just sit and stare into that display case forever. It's like a dream come true!!!!

rapunzel

I'm so addicted to their Nicoise Salad. Everything else always looks so good, but I can't pass up a chance to have the salad. I'm just going to have to start going two days in a row so I can try something different. Whatever that sandwich was that Kurt had looked yummy! Anyone know what it was?

I do have one complaint, though. They need more desserts without nuts!

jdarg

Yes, I always linger with friends after eating here. Car pool line unfortunately puts a cramp in my Fabrice style- I could sit there all afternoon!

Toots and I once spent over 2 hours at breakfast.

kurt

I had the Croque Madame, same as last week.

SJ and I spent 4-1/2 hours there one day recently. Of course, we were working.

jdarg

They are going to have to start charging us all by the hour instead of by the meal.

Chickpea

remind me to 'work' with you and SJ one day!!

Smiling JOe

They actually closed up around us, but only after making sure we had all that we needed.

4.5 hour lunches are new for me, but I am very accustomed to 4-5 hour breakfasts at Hibiscus. Actually, Kurt and I spent 3hours at Hibiscus for breakfast, prior to going to Fabrice for the working lunch.

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Chickpea

Good priorities!!

Plays With Food

We love Fabrice - both of them!

From our February visit (we braved a monsoon to lunch at Fabrice on 30A):


Part of the dessert case


Another part of the dessert case


Tuna Salad

Almost as yummy as the tuna burger!

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Smiling JOe

FYI, only the Fabrice on 30A, in WaterCooler, is open. He closed the other location.

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kurt

Thanks SJ and Thanks Nancy! Rep for you for the pics.

SJ don't you have Fabrice pics posted somewhere?

Smiling JOe

They are posted somewhere on another Fabrice thread, and also in my photo album. Feel free to search and re-post here.

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Tootsie

you guys are cracking me UP. thanks.

you guys are spoiled absolutely rotten! almost as much as me....

30A Skunkape

I better get something better than embalmed roast beef on sunbeam toilet paper white bread tonight madam moderator

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Ocean Lover

Then I think you better pick that up.

lifesabeach

Every time my oldest daughter flies in from Tulsa, we have to go straight to Fabrice for lunch. NO stopping anywhere else.

Tootsie

embalmed roast. how true!!!

NoHall

I don't read the food threads. I'm on Prom Diet from [place that would get edited by the cussword Nazis ]. Maybe I can go Saturday and get some of their oh-so-yummy food!

I'm sure she will let you eat anything you pick up on the way home.

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organicmama

Admit it, you just want to see my smiling face in the car pool line... I mean, parking spots reserved only for those that don't feel like waiting in the car pool line.

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remember when

Do not miss the macaroons! They are the best I have had outside of Paris. Much better than mail-order from Payard in NYC, which has been my best option till Fabrice came along. The pistachio is heavenly!

kurt

Fabrice lovely way to start the day
By LINDA MURCHISON Florida Freedom Newservice

SANTA ROSA BEACH - As we entered Fabrice Patissier and waited to be seated, I couldn’t help but peer around the corner of the display case to see the delightful array of pastries.

Macaroons, napoleons, crème brulee and madeleines, oh, my!

With the care and attention to detail apparent in these creations, I knew we were in for a treat.

The food
Whether you’re craving a leisurely breakfast or just coffee and a pastry, Fabrice begins serving at 7:30 a.m.

Savory crepes are served with ham and cheese along with scrambled eggs. Croissants are filled with ham and cheese or bacon and eggs. A homemade toasted brioche is served with bacon and scrambled eggs.

In addition to the mixed greens and fresh fruit served with many of the menu items, omelets are served with potatoes.

You may order a plain omelet, one with ham and cheese or a veggie omelet filled with portobello mushrooms, yellow squash, zucchini and roasted red bell pepper.

Lunch consists of sandwiches, salads and a quiche du jour.

Fabrice’s signature sandwiches are constructed on ciabatta bread.

The tuna burger is made with fresh yellowfin tuna seared medium rare. Both the tuna burger and the shrimp sandwich are dressed with fresh basil and aioli sauce rather than the usual tartar sauce.

Two classically French baked sandwiches are offered, the Croque Monsieur and the Croque Madam.

For the monsieur, slices of white bread are filled with béchamel sauce, warm Gruyere cheese and Parisian ham. A sunny side up egg is added on top to complete the Corque Madam. tables inside with five stools along a counter — but large windows and the soft cream color of the walls make the shop feel light and airy.

If it is a nice day, you have the option to eat outside. Yes, County Road 30A has its very own French sidewalk café, which on a beautiful October day can be a little bit of heaven.

The signature salads include a brie salad, Nicoise salad and a mixed field greens salad, all of which feature a homemade balsamic, olive oil and fresh basil dressing.

Sunday brunch highlights many of the breakfast and lunch menu items as well as eggs benedict, French toast, and smoke salmon feuillete (puff pastry).

Beverages include tea, lemonade, a selection of fruit juices, coffee, café au lait and chocolat chaud (hot chocolate). Soft drinks are Pepsi products.

Daily specials are written on the board over the sideboard in the dining area.

Take out orders are available and are picked up at the cash register, which is next to the display case. This is also where you pay your check, giving you ample time to peruse the day’s pastry selections for take-home.

The service
We visited during Sunday brunch and the shop was very busy, but we did feel welcome. We were seated quickly and our order was taken in an efficient manor. I enjoyed the “bon appetit” when our meals were served.

A final taste
Treat yourself to breakfast or lunch, or just stop by for a croissant and coffee. You won’t be disappointed in this delightful addition to 30A.

The atmosphere
The dining area is not large — 10

Fabrice
1777 County Road 30A
Unit 101
Santa Rosa Beach (Watercolor)
(850) 231-9910

Hours
Shop: daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Breakfast: Mon-Sat from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Lunch: Mon-Sat from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sunday Brunch: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Price range
Breakfast: $6.40 to $9
Lunch: $8.10 to $9.80
Brunch: $8.40 to $10.80
Beverages: $1.60 to $3.20

Additional information
- Reservations not accepted
- Handicap accessibility
- No children's menu, but some items are suitable for children
- All major credit cards accepted

Tootsie

talk about a romantic french birthday lunch today on the sidewalks of little france in watercolor. it was such a beautiful spring day. gorgeous food from shrimp sandwich to little macaroon cookie cake served by fabrice himself with a candle on top. a champagne toast and lemon tart. hours and hours of lunch with a few good friends just as it should be...

Paula

And you definitely deserve a fantastic birthday, Toots! I had the best almond croissant I ever had at Fabrice in April. It was tasting a little piece of heaven (though it was a pretty darn big croissant).

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kurt

klauricella

MMMMMMMM that looks so good I might have to stop there for lunch today!!

Kashan

Had lunch there today with my sister. The weather was absolutely perfect and the grilled tuna sandwiches were tasty and sublime. I would highly recommend this little French treasure to one and all.

Cali

Love it, love it, love it! My favorite place. Always makes me happy!

Tootsie

Fabrice is a unique local treasure.