Mademoiselle Colette Llc

What Mademoiselle Colette Llc does

Mademoiselle Colette LLC is a founder-owned French pastry boutique founded in 2015 by Cordon Bleu-trained pastry chef Debora Ferrand, operating four retail locations on the San Francisco Peninsula in Menlo Park (816 Santa Cruz Ave, flagship), Palo Alto (499 Lytton Ave), Redwood City (2401 Broadway), and Atherton (2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane). The core product portfolio comprises handcrafted breakfast viennoiseries (croissants, almond croissants, Kouign Amann, Pain au Chocolat), made-to-order cakes and tarts, artisan breads, and a French-inspired lunch and brunch menu, supported by a coffee and tea bar and produced daily using premium imported ingredients (Beurre d'Isigny butter, Valrhona chocolate, Mariage Frères tea, Alain Milliat juices) alongside organic local produce.

The business operates three integrated revenue streams: (1) retail bakery and café sales via in-store dining and online ordering for pickup through the BentoBox website, Toast Tab platform, and a dedicated MC mobile app; (2) catering services for corporate and private events, requiring 24-72 hours advance notice, with a dedicated sales line and email; and (3) nationwide shipping of signature pastries through a Goldbelly marketplace partnership, extending reach beyond the Bay Area. Three locations additionally offer private event venue rentals (Atherton's Library Patio up to 200 guests, Menlo Park's Terrace up to 50, Redwood City's Banquet Room up to 6). Pricing is unit-based, ranging from $3.50 for espresso to $148 for a 15-serving cake, with all transactions on a pay-as-you-go basis.

The customer base spans individual walk-in consumers, enterprise catering clients (named logos include Salesforce, Meta, Zynga, Adobe, Anthropologie, and Develop Health), and private event hosts. Distribution runs through physical retail, online ordering, the MC mobile app, Goldbelly's marketplace, catering pre-orders, and event bookings. The company is entirely bootstrapped under founder ownership, with no institutional investors, parent company, or external funding disclosed, and has been recognized by Modern Luxury, San Francisco Magazine, Gentry Magazine, and Atherton Living.

Name

Mademoiselle Colette Llc

Legal name

Mademoiselle Colette LLC

Website

https://mademoisellecolette.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mademoiselle Colette is a founder-owned French pastry boutique operating four Bay Area boutiques in Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Atherton, serving individual consumers, corporate catering clients (Salesforce, Meta, Zynga, Adobe), and private events with handcrafted viennoiseries, cakes, breads, and coffee, plus nationwide shipping via Goldbelly.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Bakery and French Pastry Shop

NAICS

Retail Bakeries (311811), Baked Goods Retailers (445291)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Patisseries & Viennoiserie (French-Style) (THAFAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dessert Cafes (Coffee + Desserts) (THAFADAH), Bread & Pastry Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAC)

Keywords

• French pastries
• Artisan bakery
• Cafe and coffee
• Event catering
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Menlo Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Bakery Sales: In-store and online ordering for immediate pickup of pastries, bread, coffee, and light meals at four Bay Area locations.
2. Catering Services: Corporate and private event catering including breakfast viennoiserie, pastries, coffee service, cocktail minis, buffet items, and custom cakes. Orders require 24-72 hours advance notice.
3. Nationwide Shipping via Goldbelly: Partnership with Goldbelly enables shipping of signature pastries and treats across the United States.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mademoiselle Colette is a French pastry boutique operating four Bay Area locations (Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Redwood City, Atherton) that sells handcrafted French viennoiseries, cakes, tarts, artisan breads, lunch items, and coffee. The business extends beyond retail into corporate and private catering, private event venue rentals, and nationwide shipping of signature pastries through a Goldbelly partnership.

Product overview

Mademoiselle Colette is a French pastry shop and bakery offering a unified portfolio of products and services centered on authentic Parisian cuisine. The core offerings include breakfast viennoiseries (hand-rolled croissants and specialty pastries), cakes and tarts (made-to-order by their French Chef), artisan breads (boulangerie), and a lunch/brunch menu. The business extends through catering services for corporate and private events, private event venue rentals at three Bay Area locations, a dedicated mobile app (MC App), online ordering, and nationwide shipping via Goldbelly. All items are made fresh daily using organic, local, and premium French imports like Beurre d'Isigny butter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Breakfast Viennoiseries Classic French breakfast pastries including croissants, almond croissants, ham and cheese croissants, Kouign Amann, Pain au Chocolat, and seasonal fruit viennoiseries, made with imported French Beurre d'Isigny butter. Sold to walk-in customers and for pickup at all four Bay Area locations.
• Cakes & Tarts Made-to-order celebration cakes and tarts including Entremet au Chocolat, Mille Feuille, Raspberry Tart, Lime Tart, Vanilla Flan, Moelleux au Chocolat, Fraisier, Exotic Pavlova, and Le Voyage, prepared by the French Chef and culinary team. Available in sizes serving 4, 6/8, or 15.
• Artisan Bread (Boulangerie) Fresh-baked French breads including baguettes, sourdough, Pain de Campagne, and seasonal specialty breads.
• Lunch & Brunch Menu French-inspired lunch offerings including sandwiches (Croque Monsieur, ham sandwich, chicken sandwich), salads (Colette Chicken Salad, Burrata Salad), quiches, and brunch items such as French Toast and Avocado Toast.
• Coffee Bar Beverages Espresso-based beverages including Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Cold Brew, Espresso, and Matcha Latte, plus specialty teas from Mariage Frères.
• Catering Services Corporate and event catering including breakfast viennoiserie platters, cocktail minis, buffet menus, cake pre-orders, and espresso/tea service for offices and special events. Pre-order required 24-72 hours ahead. Named corporate clients include Zynga, Salesforce, Meta, Adobe, Anthropologie, and Develop Health.
• Private Event Venue Rentals Event venue rental at three locations: Library Patio in Atherton (up to 200 guests standing), Terrace in Menlo Park (up to 50 guests), and Banquet Room in Redwood City (up to 6 guests). Event types include weddings, corporate lunches, cocktail receptions, and showers.
• Nationwide Shipping via Goldbelly Shipping of pastries and treats across the United States through the Goldbelly partnership, enabling nationwide delivery of signature French pastries to consumers outside the Bay Area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized as one of the 10 Best Bakeries in Silicon Valley by Modern Luxury

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GoldbellycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNationwide shipping partnership enabling delivery of Mademoiselle Colette's signature French pastries and treats across the United States through the Goldbelly platform.
• Mr. EspressocoreOthersPremium coffee supplier for Mademoiselle Colette's catering coffee and tea service, providing high-quality espresso for in-store and catering orders.
• Mariage FrèrescoreOthersFrench luxury tea house providing specialty teas for Mademoiselle Colette's coffee bar and catering service.
• Alain MilliatminorOthersFrench producer of premium organic juices including apple, apricot, and mango nectar, as well as artisanal jams for the Parisian Breakfast menu.
• MetaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as one of the few retailers to preview Meta's new VR technology on Hyperscape, allowing customers to explore products in an immersive virtual showroom.
• Beurre d'IsignycoreOthersPremium French butter imported from Isigny-sur-Mer, Normandy, used exclusively in croissants and pastries for authentic French quality.
• ValrhonacoreOthersPremium French chocolate supplier providing Valrhona chocolate for Pain au Chocolat and other chocolate pastries.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maison Boissier: Paris-founded patisserie with U.S. presence offering classical French viennoiseries, pastries, and macarons. Comparable as a France-origin French patisserie brand in the U.S. bakery-cafe space.
• Tartine Bakery: Iconic San Francisco artisan bakery specializing in French-style pastries, viennoiseries, breads, and tarts. Comparable as a Bay Area French patisserie brand with premium positioning, multi-channel retail, and a strong reputation for craft baked goods.
• Dominique Ansel Bakery: James Beard Award-winning French pastry chef's bakery with locations in NYC, London, and Tokyo. Comparable as a French-trained chef–led brand specializing in viennoiseries and innovative cakes, with national shipping.
• Mr. Holmes Bakehouse: San Francisco bakery famous for cruffins and viennoiserie innovation with multiple Bay Area locations. Competes for the same affluent pastry-and-coffee customer as Mademoiselle Colette.
• Le Marais Bakery: Authentic French boulangerie-pâtisserie with multiple Bay Area locations serving viennoiseries, baguettes, tarts, and French lunch fare. Closely comparable on product mix, French heritage, and Peninsula-adjacent locations.
• Arsicault Bakery: San Francisco bakery renowned for laminated viennoiseries and croissants, located near Mademoiselle Colette's customer base. Overlaps directly on French pastry craft, premium pricing, and Bay Area retail distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Paul Bakery (US): Established French bakery-café chain with U.S. retail locations. Overlaps on French viennoiserie and cafe offerings, and serves as a broader incumbent competitor across the premium bakery category.
• Bouchon Bakery: Thomas Keller's bakery with locations in Yountville, NYC, and Las Vegas focused on French viennoiseries and macarons. Comparable premium French pastry positioning with a celebrity-chef origin.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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