COMPTER SUR

The crusty breads are a good place to start at COMPTER SUR. Some visitors praise the baguette’s fragrant crust and chewy crumb, and describe ways to enjoy it at home: warm it and fill it with bacon, or slice it thinly and toast it with butter. For something savoury, smoked-pickle-and-cheese bread is another tempting choice. One visitor describes a loaf filled with cream cheese, where the crunchy texture of smoked pickles meets the richness of the cheese. Fig and walnut bread is another crusty option, with walnuts for added bite. Its sweet filling offers a different direction from the savoury breads.

For an easy-to-enjoy sweet bread, consider the milk bread, melon bread or brioche. One diner recalls the contrast of the milk bread’s crisp exterior, chewy dough and cream. A review of the melon bread notes its chewy centre and the difference in texture from the cookie-like topping. It is a pleasure to be able to add one of these sweet choices to an order centred on crusty breads. Canelés are also available among the baked treats. Some visitors have enjoyed the contrast between their crisp outer bite and soft, almost melting centre. They make a small sweet treat after a few breads—or a reason in their own right to stop by.

COMPTER SUR is takeaway only, so you might choose a few breads to eat soon and some to enjoy later. One visitor froze their purchase and reheated the bread on another day. Reviews also mention that the selection varies by day of the week, so checking the shop’s Instagram before setting out may help if you have a particular item in mind. Remember that payment is cash only. Several visitors report that items had sold out even when they arrived early. Deciding whether you are most interested in a baguette, savoury bread or something sweet can make choosing from the selection all the more enjoyable.