Located just north of downtown, Maison Louis Café offers residents and visitors a convenient stop for breakfast or lunch. Chef and owner Jérôme Bensimon developed the concept after years of culinary experience in France and New York. His vision centers on delivering great food and quality ingredients rather than focusing on fine-dining formality, Maison Louis Café emphasizes approachable French cuisine made fresh daily. The menu features an extensive selection of traditional French pastries and bakery favorites. Guests can start their morning with flaky butter croissants, rich pain au chocolat filled with dark chocolate, apple turnovers, raisin swirls, delicate canelés with caramelized crusts, and pillowy mini beignets dusted with sugar. The café uses French flour and butter in its baking, helping recreate the flavors and textures found in Parisian bakeries.
Brunch offerings blend classic French techniques with hearty café fare. Signature dishes include Le Normandie, a decadent breakfast featuring smoked salmon, capers, hollandaise sauce, and a perfectly poached egg served on toasted bread. The café’s Croque Monsieur Louis elevates the traditional French ham-and-cheese sandwich with layers of béchamel sauce and melted cheese, while the Louis XIV sandwich combines premium ingredients on freshly baked bread for a satisfying lunch option. Guests can also choose from house-made quiches filled with seasonal ingredients, fresh salads topped with house-made dressings, and sandwiches served on crusty baguettes and freshly baked buns. Those with a sweet tooth will find plenty to enjoy, including fruit tarts, specialty pastries, and rotating seasonal desserts displayed in the bakery case. The café’s bakery program serves as the heart of the operation, ensuring a steady supply of fresh breads and pastries throughout the day.
Coffee enthusiasts will appreciate Maison Louis Café’s beverage program, which features Lavazza coffee alongside a full lineup of espresso-based drinks. Guests can order cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, macchiatos, Americanos, and espresso shots, as well as matcha beverages and premium teas. These handcrafted drinks pair naturally with the café’s pastries and brunch menu, creating an authentic French café experience.
The café’s bright interior features French-inspired design elements, including classic bistro seating and elegant details that enhance the dining experience. Visitors can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while savoring flavors inspired by traditional cafés found throughout France.
As St. Augustine continues to expand its culinary landscape, Maison Louis Café adds a distinctive European influence to the city’s growing food scene. Whether guests stop in for a buttery croissant, a smoked salmon brunch plate, a freshly baked baguette sandwich, or a perfectly crafted cappuccino- Maison Louis Café delivers.
For more information or to see the cafe’s full menu, check out their website here
