La Brioche

La Brioche is an authentic French bakery in Norfolk, Virginia, founded by Yvan and Jacqueline (started in 2019 in the Ghent/Neon District area and moved to 1415 Colley Avenue in 2024). The shop emphasizes baked goods inspired by Paris street cafés, including French danishes, pastries, breads and brioches, and lunch items such as baguette sandwiches, quiches, and croque monsieur. It also offers French-style desserts (eclairs, tarts, cakes) and beverages, with daily bakehouse-style hours.

What to try

French Danishes (e.g., Pain au chocolat, croissants, turnovers)
French danishes and turnovers offered with listed price range; some items require advance notice.

$3.80–$6.60
Lunch baguette sandwiches (e.g., chicken salad baguette, BLT, turkey & cheese)
Baguette sandwiches and savory lunch items; listed under Lunch with a category price range.

$7.00–$15.00
Macarons & Cookies (e.g., boxed quantities)
Homemade macarons with GF option and available in multiple pack sizes; flavors listed.

$2.70–$4.75
French Cakes (slices and whole cakes on request)
French-style cakes such as Opéra and Framboisier, with slice pricing and whole cakes requiring advance notice.

$8.50–$9.50