Kader’s French Bakery

This place is a gem!
We were visiting friends in the area and had to bring something for our hosts for dessert. Their cakes were very good, not overly sweet, and priced reasonably well considering that they did not come out of a box like the layer cakes one would get at a local supermarket in an emergency.
But the real showstoppers were the croissants! Sorry but Panera croissants are a poor comparison.
Kader’s were expertly made, not unlike those from Bouchon or Payard in NYC. Golden brown with a flaky exterior and buttery, airy goodness inside. And since they were going for just a third of the prices in fancy cafes, we indulged without hurting our wallet!
So thank you, Kader! Best of luck in your upcoming move to a better location! If we find ourselves in Raleigh again, you’ll be our first stop. Cheers!

I love this place! Everything I have tried is amazing, and the prices are great– slices of cake are less than $ 2.50. The croissants are buttery and flaky, the coconut tart is perfectly sweet. As soon as you walk in the smell is tempting you. Definitely worth checking out.

my croissant was like a buttery cloud. I will be back here again. And again. I also tried a delicious Linzer cookie. Not too sweet, it was just right. Next time I buy everything else they have to offer.

So after reading so many reviews about Kader’s French Bakery, I had been wanting to visit this place so bad. I decided to check them out during our team’s half time (go packers!) and oh my god, I could not believe that I never came here before! It was so close to my place but like other Unilocalers said, it was a hidden gem on western blvd! I almost passed this place without thinking but my gps lady let me know just right on time!
It was a very small place and pay attention, you’ve got to turn right before the turn for food lion, wells fargo and other places. When I walked in, I was the only customer and a lady who worked there was so kind. I was so interested in their cakes, tarts, cookies and bakeries; I kept looking around, asking so many questions about cakes and was trying to take pictures (oops, Asian alert! Or I should say Unilocaler alert. haha). She was so kind, she explained every single menu that they had.
I wanted all of them, they looked so good but I decided to get Tiramisu, strawberry-​chocolate cake, and almond (or coconut?) chocolate cake. And whoooa? not event $ 3 per each? Umm heck yeah!!! I was going to get only one but after I realized that their cakes are very reasonable, I was like «Ah, forget about diet, I’m just going to get three.»
After we got home, we tried our cakes and yummm we loved all of them but our favorite was Tiramisu! All of their cakes had their unique sweetness, taste and smell. I loved their chocolate strawberry cake; it was not very chocolaty & not too strawberish, but very soft and spongy. Almond chocolate cake was not too sweet either, but to me it tasted more like coconut-​chocolate for some reason (did not taste almond). I liked it though, it had interesting, unique texture. Lastly, Tiramisu! Oh it was our favorite! We loved it a lot. It had a lot of chocolaty Tiramisu powder and inside of the cake was very soft, too. It was sweet, def one of the best Tiramisu that I’ve ever had!
Overall, I loved all of my cakes, a lady who worked there was so nice and I was so glad that I finally got to check this place out! I am sure that I will go and visit them again soon! Love their tasty cakes & reasonable price!

Amazing:)…thus far I’ve only had the chocolate croissant and the baklava but both were heavenly. Price really reasonable coming in well under $ 5. The woman who was there was very sweet and patient as I had immediate sensory overload when I walked in to see the wide array. They were such flaky yet not overly sweet treats. No doubt I will be back.

The coconut tart is very delicious. And the price here is very reasonable. I will visit this bakery as frequently as I can.

I am so happy we decided to have dessert here after a long walk at Umstead! The Chocolate Croissant is the best we have had! It was not at all greasy, so light and fluffy and just enough chocolate to not make it overly sweet! It is our new fav, much better value too! They also have a great Napolean (Miloja) so delicious! I will gladly walk as many treacherous miles needed at Umstead just so we afford the calories to come back here! Also, they have the friendliest young lady working there, she answered all of our questions and even let us sample a cookie! So good by the way!

It’s hard to find great Mille Feuille but this is the place and at a good price. Not too sweet, flaky and creamy. yum! This is our new favorite bakery.

I had to stop checking in because I thought you all would judge me:) This is way to close to home for comfort and I’m addicted. This is by far the best tiramisu I’ve ever had, not to sweet and you get that perfect bite of cream, espresso, and chocolate.
So far I’ve tried the croissant, chocolate croissant, almond cookies, tiramisu, caramel cake, and peach custard tart. You just can’t beat these yummy treats and the prices are so reasonable. I’m always excited to walk in and see what’s new for the day. I have yet to purchase any bread but it sure looks fresh and delicious. I love that she uses ingredients that are in season, this week it was all about peaches.
I’ve been bringing all my friends here and they’ve all been blown away. I’m looking forward to trying the pistachio cake and cannoli’s next. The bakery is off the beaten bath a bit, just look for the Subway on Western and you’ll see Kader’s right behind it.
If you are looking for something sweet and special bookmark Kader right now you won’t be disappointed.

This is a secret gym of Raleigh. One of the best French bakeries in the area with unique North African and Middle Eastern sweets as well.

My friend brought me the peach tart and chocolate mousse cake from here recently. Both were delicious and really well made, you could tell the ingredients used was of great quality. My peach tart was creamy with a yummy flaky crust, and the healthy dose of cocoa powder on the chocolate cake really enhanced the texture and delicateness. I’ve also heard really good things about the napoleons, but also that they tend to sell out early!

I happened to drive by the place on my way to food lion and decided to stop in for some dessert. I wanted to try the Mille-​Feuille since I heard great things about it. However, it was no where in sight. I was overwhelmed by the selection of desserts available at this bakery and could not make up my mind. The lady was very sweet and patiently described each items to me. In the end, I decided to go with a peach tart and tiramisu. The peach tart was very good. It had a flaky crust and a creamy custard filling with subtle peach flavor. Both were not too sweet but sweet enough to satisfy my sweet tooth.

While my technical expertise of variety and types of French pastry and patisserie is pretty lacking, I will say that the previous reviews of Kader’s are exactly accurate. The place isn’t super fancy, but the food is beautifully prepared and tastes as good as it looks. We went on a Sunday afternoon and they had a great selection. We opted for a chocolate croissant and coconut tarte, both of which had a savory, buttery taste as opposed to an overly sweet taste. I didn’t see a sanitation grade posted, but you can see directly back to the kitchen and it was spotless. The staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable, and made recommendations.
At $ 2.50 per item, and for the accessible location and parking, I would certainly make this my go to place.

YES, YES. Great place for cake craving. I was there late afternoon, and of course, there’s not much left to choose. I had coconut tart, chocolate tart and cream burlee? I Well, love the flavor and I will try to eat those arabic cookies tomorrow.

Simple, bare-​bones but fresh and delicious is how I would describe Kader’s French Bakery. Located on a side-​street off Western Blvd, Kader’s sits in a tight cluster of ethnic businesses and offers up a wide variety of fancy cakes and pastries including napoleons. More of a classic sort as opposed to Lucettegrace.
I tried out a coconut, black forest and orange cake which is four layers of sponge cake with light cream. Thankfully the pastries here aren’t overly sweet and don’t over-​ride your taste buds. At $ 2.50 each the pastries at Kader’s are also a good deal and easy on the wallet. Worth searching out for if you’re looking for a quick break in your day or need to impress some guests…

Magnifique! Upon entering this bakery, my mouth started watering. What was that fabulous smell? The baker had just taken tarts out of the oven (almond, coconut and peach varities). Oh my — I cannot turn down coconut. There were folks ahead of me, so I had time to study all the options. They bake baguettes, cakes, tirimsu, cookies, eclairs, croissants (including chocolate filled), you get the picture. I couldn’t decide between the coconut tart or the tiramisu, so bought both of them — and the price was under $ 5! Wow — that makes me VERY happy. No more overpriced baked goods for me — this place bakes HIGH quality products at very affordable prices. The lady/​baker working there was so sweet and helpful, and suggested I try the almond tart next time I visit (it’s her favorite). They are opened until 9am-​9pm everyday. Perfect place to pick up dessert on your way to a dinner party, or to enjoy at home watching Netflix :)

So glad they finally OPENED (re-​Opened)
Mille-​Feuille was Very Good! Plenty Rich though Not as Rich as some I have eaten though I believe this is the version closer to what most will enjoy
Custard Stuffed Croissant was Good too!
Cozy NOT crowed with furniture! 20 Seats (when we were hear) and they could easily fit many more and probably should if needed… Décor was Simple Clean Uncluttered giving this place a Romantik Charm with little distraction!
Eclairs looked exactly as I like, so i look forward to tasting these next time!

A French Bakery… with Arabic writing on the sign… could it really be french?!
OUI, OUI MON AMI! :D
We stumbled onto this place a while back, however they were closed when we found it, and have been meaning to come back for some time. We finally made it back this weekend, and glad we did! From the outside one may wonder, is this really legit? And we are glad to say YES! It is!
We had the opportunity to talk with the super nice Chef guy who told us that he learned his technique while living in Algeria. And for those who may not know, Algeria, was controlled by France from 1830 until 1962. In that time, the French had much influence on culture and society… this even included baking styles and technique. So if you’re wondering how Arabic and French can both be in one place, there is your answer!
There was quite a vast selection to chose from, from cakes to croissant to cookies and more. If we didn’t know what something was, the super nice chef gladly filled us in. Fortunately for us, we have been to Amelie’s Bakery (A French bakery in Charlotte) and were familiar with quit a few of the similar offerings we found here.
I debated between their yummy looking eclairs and the… ok, the name escapes me… But I opted for the custard stuff croissant instead of the éclair, while hubbie went for the Napoleon. Both were fantastic. the custard was creamy, and tasty but not overly sweet, and it made for a nice breakfast. And cost was less than $ 5 for the two, AWESOME!
There were plenty of other options that we are looking forward to coming back to try, and with great prices, and friendly staff, and a great pastries, it will probably be sooner rather than later.
And while i’m thinking about it. Petit Fours: I’ve always had petit fours that were little bite sized cakes. So i was a interested to see that the petit fours here were cookies… so it made me wonder, what exactly is a petit four? and here’s what i’ve discovered.
Petits fours come in three varieties:
Glacé which means glazed. They are iced or decorated tiny cakes covered in fondant or icing, small éclairs, and tartlets
Salé which means salted. these are savory bite-​sized appetizers usually served at cocktail parties or buffets
Sec which means dry. these are dainty biscuits, baked meringues, macarons, and puff pastries
In a French patisserie, assorted small desserts are usually called mignardises, while hard, buttery biscuits are called petit fours. – which is exactly the type of petit four you will find at Kader’s French Bakery… and now you know.
(because i totally didn’t know before i researched it. :D…aren’t random factoids fun? or is it just me?)
Anyway, check this place out, and since the prices are so good, why not grab a variety box to take with you to work. You can totally make a co-worker’s day a little brighter and joyful… and can’t we all use a little more joy and a little less negativity? I think so. :D
Support local! Try out Kader’s!

This, place is lovely it isnt fancy by any means compaired to other bakeries in town however the quality can’t be beat. I honestly now cant remamber what they are called but the cream filled crossiants… DREAMY and rich the perfect combo of flaky, buttery and sweet. Ive had to resist going back for fear of gaining all the pounds back I recently lost working out. I would recommend going early I noticed where they sold out of some tasty items so I think that really speaks for its self.

While not strictly French, Kader’s still makes the best mille-​feuille I’ve had so far in Raleigh! Often called a Napoleon in America, this confection is the ideal blend of crisp pastry, creamy custard and sticky glaze. At Kader’s, the custard is just the right thickness and not too sweet, and the glaze on top is exactly as it should be. It’s a delight every time, and definitely makes me nostalgic for my schooldays in France. They also offer eclairs, small tarts, layered iced cake slices, occasionally some fancy mini sweets (typically called mignardises in France; similar to what Americans might call petit fours), croissants both sweet and savory, and a few other French pastry staples as well as Middle Eastern items like baklava; everything we’ve tried so far has been very good. Selection depends on what hasn’t sold out when you arrive, so if you have your heart set on something get there early or call to check! Located off Method and Western, it’s small and easy to miss but will certainly make your day sweeter!