The French Connection Pastries and Coffees in Florida

"Went here for the first time today, I loved it!! The employees were very kind and patient, Jay especially was veryyy nice and really made sure to provide us the best service. Pictured in the photos, i got the tiramisu and it was honestly very good. Not too sweet. THANK YOU JAYY!!- nabi Note: The space is pretty small so if it’s busy it can get congested quickly."

"It was cold. Not London cold. Not “shaken, not stirred” cold. But for Miami? Cold enough. My wife and I were cutting through The Falls, hands in pockets, moving with purpose. The old Starbucks was gone. In its place. The French Connection. Now that’s a name. We stepped inside and immediately felt it. Warmth. Chocolate in the air. Espresso pulling somewhere behind the counter like a well-tuned engine. We ordered two chocolate lattes. Not mocha. Not syrupy dessert drinks pretending to be coffee. These were the real thing. Deep. Rich. Smooth. The kind of drink that makes you slow down and reconsider your schedule. Then came the almond croissant. Massive. Flaky. Golden. Warmed just enough so the almond filling softened and the outer layers shattered with every bite. We looked at it. Looked at each other. There was no way we were each taking one down solo. So we split it. Civilized. Strategic. For the girls, we secured a Dubai chocolate bar. Yes, it’s priced like it was imported in a diplomatic pouch. But it delivered. Smooth, luxurious, and worth the mission. And then we met Karen. Owner. Operator. The woman running the whole show. She was behind the counter, serving the coffee herself. No pretense. No ego. Just genuine excitement about her café and about making sure we had a great experience. Six months in, and you can feel that startup energy. That spark. The kind that says this isn’t just a business. It’s personal. The French Connection isn’t flashy. It’s not trying to be the loudest place in the mall. It’s confident. Cozy. Understated. Like a well-cut suit. On a cold Miami day, it felt like we’d slipped quietly into a corner of Paris without ever leaving Kendall. Mission accomplished. We’ll be back."

"The ambience is amazing. The music is relaxing. The service absolutely extraordinary The girls take their time to explain the different types of drink and if not sure they give great suggestions! today I had the delicate rose and every sip was like sitting in a rose garden The chocolate is so good and they have a lot of options to choose from."

"I will start by saying that I am SO delighted that a mom and pop shop has taken the place of the Starbucks which previously occupied the space. The gorgeous pastries (croissants by Antonio Bachour) lured me in. The owner, Karen kept us there. After picking out a couple of pastries to take home, it began storming. As we waited for the rain to pass, Karen was sweet enough to offer her new customer a drink -on the house. She whipped up a rose cappuccino for me, which was more warming than a cup of hot chocolate. This created the perfect cozy moment as passerby's took shelter inside, rain whipping the windows, and jazz playing in the background. The coffee itself was phenomenal but Karen knows how to craft and balance her drinks to take that coffee to the next level. As a former barista and foodie, I am impressed with her skill and customer service. The French Connection cafe is now a must-visit anytime I come to the Falls!"

"Finally, a good coffee spot at The Falls! It’s been a long time since a good coffee shop opened in the mall. For those of us who work here, we’re always looking for something tasty, quick, and reasonably priced. I’m so happy they opened — they’ve officially saved my breakfasts and afternoon cravings! Highly recommend this place, everything is delicious and the owner is the sweetest. Thank you! Thank you"

"Went to this lovely little gem today with my coworker and let me say it was absolutely delicious . We got 2 different cake desserts and iced coffee and everything was fresh and tasty! The associate that was working was friendly and super helpful. We will definitely return soon! Oh and the place has beautiful decor and lovely music at well!"

"Amazing option, amazing service. The coffee shop that the falls need! Highly recommend. The barista Kat Rwas amazing, she made our matcha one of the best that I've tried"

"So many delicious options. If you're looking for a great dessert place in the Falls Mall, try this place. Highly recommended."