Two-Course Meal and Wine For Two £16 at Maison Blanc (Up to 56% Off)
Greeted by mountains of French fancies, from millefeuilles to macarons, diners can settle in for a two-course sampling of artisan fare. Main course options vary by time of day, and early birds could be tempted by the French riff on a full English breakfast (usually £8.95), consisting of Toulouse sausage, eggs, bacon, white beans and creamed mushrooms. Later on in the day the selection expands to include the likes of smoked salmon nicoise(£7.65) and a saucisson and brie baguette (£5.50). To follow savoury bites, there's a choice of handmade desserts, from the Great Taste Award-winning chocolate concerto mousse (£4.95) to a coffee eclair (£3.55). Accompanying the food is a choice of drink, such as a glass of red, white or rose wine (£4.25), a latte (£2.45) or a soft drink.
The Merchant
The trendsetting Maison Blanc first opened its doors in Oxford in 1980, upon which the sweet smell of pastry ushered in a baking revolution throughout the UK. Continuing their singular focus on seasonal and artisanal produce, the chain of 14 patisseries still feature handmade French delights from Great Taste Award-winning tartes au citron to delicate and dainty macarons.
