MAMA’S
BEST
Mama’s Fine French
Patisserie & Bakery
Susan Wong delights in the
uncomplicated flavours of the
baked goods at Mama’s Patisseries
18.
In a quaint modern dining room that
subliminally suggests the Parisian
vibe, I hide my face in one of my
favourite brunch items. After a chilly
and damp evening, nothing lifts my
spirits during Nairobi’s rainy season
quite like a classic Eggs Benedict
served on an oven-fresh, still hot to
the touch, and an irresistibly flaky
croissant.
Above me, dramatic chandeliers
hang, whilst vintage French film
posters adorn the walls. The modest
yet elegant bakery and café is
accentuated by pink accents and
large windows wash the black
granite floors with an ethereal
natural light. A cute elderly couple
adoringly sips on infused tea,
young parents negotiate with their
daughter what pastry she can have
if she’s good, and a young man in a
suit quietly enjoys his Americano – a
lovely morning crowd.
My companion and I sit by the
window – the ideal people-watching
vantage point. Francophone pop and