Andrew Zhao
Anton SV Patisserie opened in the Stanford Shopping Center on April 25, bringing fresh crepes to Palo Alto. According to manager Nikhil Doppalapudi, Anton is based in San Jose every day. "We are based in San Jose, that's where our main central kitchen is," Doppalapudi said. "We bring all our products over in the morning and sell them throughout the day."
Anton SV Pâtisserie is the newest addition to the Stanford Shopping Center, providing a twist on classic French cuisine with delicious crepe cakes and baked goods.
The exterior stands out with rich pink and gold colors, giving off a high-end and modern vibe. Outside of the bakery there is seating and tables provided for customers. The inside is decorated in a similar style, with a marble countertop and a glass display of signature crepe cakes — most of which were almost sold out by the time we arrived there at 4:30 p.m. (two and a half hours before closing).
According to manager Nikhil Doppalapudi, Anton receives shipments of fresh pastries from San Jose every day.
“We are based in San Jose, that’s where our main central kitchen is,” Doppalapudi said. “We bring all our products over in the morning and sell them throughout the day.”
Doppalapudi said Anton primarily caters to young adults and local businesses.
“I would say we usually cater to people around 24 and above, and also couples,” Doppalapudi said. “We used to do wholesale to local businesses around the area like the Stanford Medical Center, and recently, Cartier as well.”
We ordered five items: two crepes, two pastries, and a chocolate milk. Our order was ready within five minutes, and the service was excellent — the counter server was friendly and offered helpful recommendations.
Hokkaido Milk Crepe Cake $12 — Immediately, the divine presentation is impressive due to the many layers of crepes. The crepe doesn’t quite taste as milky as you might think by the description, but instead it has a very strong chocolate flavor mixed with cloudy cream. Additionally, there is a pleasant touch of little crunchy chocolate balls to break up the texture.
Sesame Milk Crepe Cake $12 — The Sesame Milk Crepe is almost identical looking to the Hokkaido Milk Crepe, except for the addition of grapes on the top. It has a strong noticeable smell and taste of sesame oil. The sesame oil leaves a poor aftertaste and doesn’t work well with the milky flavor from the cream, as it overpowers the original flavor of the cake.
Ham & Cheese Croissant $4.75 — The croissant is unique with many layers of stacked ham and cheesy aroma. The first thing we noticed about the croissant is how airy and light it is, as well as a strong salty flavor. Additionally, there is a mustardy grainy sauce that adds a perfect touch of bitterness to the cheese.
Chocolate Milk $3.75 —The chocolate milk comes in great presentation alongside the Ham & Cheese Croissant, and comes in a modest portion for the price. It has a delightful taste of dark chocolate and the texture was almost fluffy.
Honey Pecan Scone $4.75 — The scone is very dense, similar in texture to corn bread. The scone doesn’t have much crumble or softness doesn’t impress in the flavor. There was a hint of honey but it was hardly noticeable to the thick bread.
Overall, we recommend Anton SV Patisserie for people looking for high quality but pricey spin on French pastries. That said, Anton also offers more affordable options, such as the Ham & Cheese Croissant, worth trying for its rich and savory flavors.