Boulangerie Marie Blachere sur Istres

The pastries were very good, but the welcome and service were average. The saleswoman was very rushed, didn't smile, and I felt like I was bothering her. She didn't offer any advice despite my hesitation about certain products. Her colleagues in the background, in the middle of the kitchen, were chatting and using their cell phones in what was supposed to be a "hygiene" zone. A shame. A bit expensive for what I ordered.

A well-located bakery in Istres with good products. The pizzas are good and the prices are reasonable. However, the hygiene and service were a bit of a letdown. It would probably be better to wear gloves in front of customers before handling the products. It's a shame, because with a little more attention to these aspects, the experience would be much better.

Impersonal but excellent bread and cakes

A few days ago, I bought a King Cake. I was surprised not to be able to choose it, as the saleswoman went to get another one from the back. This one was very good, soft, and fresh. Because of this, I went back to buy another one a few days later. The same procedure applied; I couldn't see it or choose it. When I got home, I noticed that it was dry, some of the candied fruit was no longer on the cake but inside the crown, and there was no sugar. All these things raise doubts about its freshness and make me wonder about the amount of handling it has undergone.