If youve ever wanted a little taste of France back home, this is the place. They fly in a lot of their wares directly from Paris, Normandy, and other areas in France. I love the simple elegance of their sandwiches, and the Macarons are some of the best Ive ever had. They also have a variety of French products, though a handful were produced in Quebec (which is worth it in its own right). Well worth popping your head in and exploring. Everyone there is very sweet and pleasant.

I’m a longtime fan of MA France. Their products are amazing. However, I had a very unpleasant experience today.I went to MA France around 10:15 am. I bought a bunch of items: croissants, madeleines, a baguette, eclairs and two french spreads (artichoke and olives). When I was paying for all my stuff, I realized that the guy that was ringing my stuff was forgetting to charge me for the two spreads. I let him know, and he included them in my bill. He asked me if I wanted a receipt, but because I trust in people’s honesty, I told him to keep it.From there, I went to do some grocery shopping and pick up some other things for my daughter. I arrived home in like 45 minutes. I put everything on the counter, and around noon, when I started to unpack my shopping, I realized that the guy forgot to pack the spreads (to be absolutely sure, I took the time to check throughly: my car, the garage, the works). Indeed, they weren’t there. I thought the guy forgot to put them in and probably, as has happened to me before at other businesses, put them aside when he realized I forgot them (or that he forgot to pack them).Around 1 pm, I went back to the store with my 11-year-old. All the parking spots nearby were taken, so I asked her to go into the store to pick up the spreads while I waited in the car. She went into the store and they told her that they didn’t have the spreads. I called them some minutes later, and the same French employee that rang me up earlier picked up the phone. When I told him that he forgot to pack the spreads, he has the audacity to tell me that I already took them and I was trying to steal from the store. I got so upset. If this store wants to keep their clients, they need to start training their people better. They lost me as a client. Beware when you shop there and get more than two or three items.The food is very authentically French, but the service needs some work.

Yummy pastries! When I want to bring something really nice to a party or get-together I stop by here!

A great stop as we were riding the Minuteman trail. Watch out for the sign that they keep along the trail. You have to turn up and go to Massachusetts Avenue and cross it but it’s worth the trip! They have great bread and really outstanding French pastries. Felt like we were back in France!!!

What a gem. Delicious fresh pastries. Fabulous croissants and pastries. Today I tried the Caradelice....buttery and rich with just the right amount of sweetness. So, so good! If you are in the Arlington/Lexington area this is a must try!

Excellent selection of hard to find french and other European items. Pastry selection to die for

First time getting handmade crepes! Amazing savory gluten free crepes! Espresso was smooth and piping hot! Great custom service and patience dealing with not so nice customers too. Will definitely go back!

When I went the shop for the first time, it became my favorite shop. Its pastry, such as breads or cakes are really nice, other than that, we can taste sandwiches, crepes, galettes and French foodstuffs. People there are also awesome and it makes me to be able to enjoy shopping more. ケイシーありがとう、またお買い物しに行きます！

Fun, great food, great people, great to try, badly, to speak a little French again .... Love the warm chocolate croissants especially. Need to try the crepes .... :) Only 5 in at a time due to COVID, but they move things along and deliver outside.

Great place to get high quality french pastries. Small french grocery section. Friendly staff. Limited seating although I hear they are expanding. Crepes are underwhelming.

Frustrating policies with a touch of dishonesty. The first time I went, I ordered 1/3 of a pound of comté and an epoisses. The owner tried to upsell me to just over a 1/2 pound of comté as she only had that piece left and couldn’t sell the remaining small bit if she cut me a 1/3, which I declined politely— and said I understood if she didn’t want to cut the last bit. She sold me the 1/3 but then **added the cost** of the additional comté weight that I didn’t want to the price of the époisses, even apparently going as far as putting a second price tag over the original. I ended up paying for product that I didn’t want and didn’t get.The second time I called in an order, they told me to “hold for two minutes,” left the phone off the hook for six, and stopped picking up. I got through on the third try, placed a one-item phone order, and they told me ten minutes… 20 minutes later and they hadn’t started making it. This is sort of understandable, and everyone is understaffed, but in the context of my first visit the previous year, it was pretty frustrating. With apologies for losing my temper, I won’t try going back.

Best cranberry and chocolate torsades around. Happy to have discovered this place

Great pastries, but what I was really impressed with was the allergy knowledge the staff had.

Excellent!! Great spot.

Great little store for expats and French loving people. Grab a crepe while you are there - savory and sweet!

Delicious croissants and pastries from France, super friendly staff, love that this little gem is here, sad it took us so long to come visit!

Good people, good Covid protocols, and great authentic French food! Whats not to love? Fine, I guess it is a little expensive- but its worth it, especially the croissants, and the experience that comes along with the price tag is notable! The workers behind the counter clearly care for you and for what they do, I plan to go back again and I hope to see you there!

What we received was adequate but items were missing from order which we found out when we got home which was very annoying

Quaint place with a very intentional French atmosphere. The pastries are delightful and the smell hits you as walk in the door. I had the almond croissant and it was lovely.

Small french place, good for breakfast.We had chocolate pistachio crepe, mushroom quiche, apricot croissant and coffee. Everything was good.Bought a almond croissant to go, believe me its the best almond croissant ever.Warm and friendly staff, can buy stuff which they import from paris.

Excellent bakery. Imported French groceries. Owner speaks French.

Best palmiers Ive had outside of Montreal! And the little caramel begniets....🤩!

Nice small local shop that brings France to MA. Had fruits crepe with whip cream which was very crisp & delicious. Croissants were very good too!

Unbelievable sandwiches and pastries.

Really good food and coffee and friendly staff. Menu was a bit confusing but we managed.

The almond croissant I bought was overbaked. I wont be going back.

Great customer service and nice selection of cheese and macarons

This place is a total gem, and I will be making it a routine stop on all my future Minuteman trail rides!!!

Wonderful french food (croissants, croque monsieur, gallettes, etc) and grocery items.

Fantastic bread, croissants, pastry,, etc. I have spent a lot of time in France, and this is as close as you will get to real French bakery goods in the USA. And the owners are so friendly and sweet.

Having lived in france a bit, i am very fond of the bakeries. The boston area doesnt have too many good french bakeries but this one makes a satisfyingly flaky and buttery pain au chocolat.They also have a good selection of products including some specialty french products Lipton peach tea which was delightful. Great spot!

I love it . Their croissants are to die for! And it’s so cute and French.

Fresh crepes, baguettes and croissants, actual French pastries, meats and cheeses, and a lovely staff! They have delicious coffee as well ...

Best deserts in the area!!

Bounjur ...said when u enter... I love it. French ambience and snacks...

The pastry is just excellent. Best I ever had in this country. As good as original French pastry!

Very fun little store with everything French.

Great little spot. Best Croissants on the East coast.

A tiny, but excellent pâtisserie/shop. The baguettes taste like you got them from France, unlike other bakeries. Although it seems that MA-France is a chocolatine pâtisserie! We all know it is called a pain au chocolat!

Owners are wonderful and make delicious crepes! Great little shop for French foods, pastries, jams, ect, great selection.

My favorite place to get cakes and pastries. Everything tastes so good! I usually buy bread at Wegmans, but It is worth to pay extra for their French baguette. Staffs are very nice and friendly.

Pastries are amazing! Treat yourself to an Almond croissant. The butter they use really stands out, adding a wonderful flavor, enhanced further by being baked to a rich brown color. The almond filling is tasty without being too sweet. It is a bit pricey, but well worth it. (Paul or Nero prices but a cut above) The place to go for special occasions or entertaining close friends and family.

Amazing no comment

Small location with somewhat limited seating but delicious food. The crepes were amazing as were the pastries we tried. They even had a small grocery section with French items to purchase. Worth it to stop by and try this place, would be perfect for grabbing a nice pastry to go!

Yummy French food. Staff all wear berets and speak French!

Visions of Croque Monsieur and the Pomme & Canelle Crepe dance in my head.

The gallettes and crepes are amazing! As is the hot chocolate. A taste of France in the middle of a Boston suburb!

Favourite dessert place in Lexington! Love the tiramisu 🥧

Id love to give it 5 stars for the wonderful food, but Ive had service problems almost every time I go. A while back I had to wait in short line for over 10 minutes simply to buy two croissants to go. Recently I asked twice for a cup of tea, and it never arrived. Wish I could experience consistently good service to match the authentic, delicious food.

Great place to do your shopping. Vegetables are fresh. The shelves are always restocked which is quite amazing. My go-to!

Great croissants!Want to try other pastry, desserts, and sandwiches...

This is a great place to stop in to pick up excellently made pastries, croissants & other treats or some more substantial food too, like melted cheesy sandwiches and more. You can eat at one of the few tables inside or as take out. Its very worth going in to check out and theyve got some shelf items to peruse, teas, cookies, very nice lotions, soaps etc, I believe its all from France or mostly is. I got an espresso, croissants, chocalatines and a crepe. Id be sharing a picture had they lasted the car ride home-but we ate them fast. Ill definitely be back soon to try their creme brulee.

Fun little “very” French place. Mostly a bakery, but there do serve food (mostly crepes), cheese, limited deli and general merchandise. Unusually pleasant people (female owner seems to set the standard). It’s a little jewel where you get a homey vibe - instead of the usual “I’m really too busy and important to deal with stupid Americans”. The place really needs to be at least three times as large. This is not a value-priced store, but it is well worth what you pay.

Did work on their Inside Main.

Wow is all I can say. I was blown away by the authenticity of the food. Everything they have there looks amazing. From French baguettes, to cheeses, to pastries, they are all awesome! Oh... did I mention the crapes? You have to try them.

The best buttery croissants in Boston!

Very nice lady working there. very good true french bakery. like the chocolate/hazelnut croissant. will be back. 5 stars

For a true taste of France you no longer have to fly there to get it!Ma-France on Mass Ave in Arlington uses authentic French ingredients which are shipped in from France. The results are truely fantastic French flavor profiles that you cant find anywhere else in the area.Choose from fresh made crep, gallet, coissants, sandwiches, quiche, bread and pastries as well as fresh brewed espresso drinks. Also you will find imported French cheese, chocolate, dry goods and other French gift items.The store is very clean and comfortable to be in and those who work there are warm, friendly and professional.For all these reasons I highly recommend Ma-France! Just one taste is all it takes to understand why.

A little piece of France in Arlington. We love eating crepe with some french pastries. Really friendly staff and are happy to practice French with you.

Who knew this place existed? I didnt until recently and what a delicious quaint find. Crepes are delicious and they import many items from France. I plan to return

If youre looking for fresh, delicious cheese, best choice in the area. Much better than anything you would get in Wholefoods or other stores. Fabulous finger desserts straight from France and the most amazing macaroons.

The food and pastries are fabulous. The coffee was rich and hot and the staff were welcoming and helpful. Wish I had discovered the gem years ago!

Interesting place but took forever to make a sandwich for lunch. There was only one other person waiting besides me.

The only place I know where they have bread and pastries delivered daily from France. Come early for the best selection. I only get the pastries and bread here for take-out, but the other foods look really good. Very limited number of tables. Just a heads up that there is no bathroom access here

Lovely little shop. Lots of tasty authentic french products, from meat to cheese to candy. The staff are very friendly and always make the visit pleasant. They make very tasty crepes as well.

Delicious!! It may be pricy and a little bit of a wait but it’s so worth it!! They also have paper straws instead of plastic straws! Glad to see that people are working towards a better environment!!

Great relaxing shopping experience. Found everything on my list. I will be coming here regularly!

Fabulous Croissants and Quiche. So glad we found this place. Cant wait to try their Crepes which we just discovered are available. They are made on the spot and look delicious.

Wonderful food, that is unique. Can have a treat in a small portion. Yummy.

Delicious coffee and breakfast. Id have preferred more ambience but Ill give them a pass because I believe its family owned.

Need more outfits like this. A slice of French culture right here in the Boston suburbs. They folk behind the counter will speak French to you if you are up to it. Seriously cool.

Travelling from Canada and was looking for a place to fulfill an “almond croissant craving”, found this on google and just by chance decided to go there of all the places which showed up, I was thoroughly impressed with products and the quality....so happy to have found this place, and now would highly recommend it to anyone looking for some amazing French Pastries.

Delightful little shop. Great crepes and pastries. Friendly service.

This is a really delightful restaurant run by nice people who will make you a crepe to order and I promise it will be delicious. They also have really good pastries and of course bread.

I go there every weekend to taste their absolutely amazing crepes. Whenever it is crepe with fruits, Nutella or cheese - it is very delicious! Highly recommended!

Made my trip to Cambridge worth the 4 hr drive. Had to go back & get some more Almond Croissants. Pure joy seeing my son enjoy his authentic Nutella crepe! MERCI!

Great variety of cheeses. Baguettes from France. Crepes and French comfort food. A little bit of Paris in Lexington!

Baked goods straight from France, flown in nightly. Small selection of produce that you wouldnt be able to find anywhere else.

Wonderful place with pastries and more directly from France. Lovely owners.

Cozy place with authentic french options. They use fresh ingredients and make your food on the spot.

Excellent croissants, fresh off the oven! The quiches were tasty too.

Great crapes, made freshly to order. (Even when breaking all the Franch food-rule and asking them for breakfast 😁). The croissants and the Paine au chocolate were also wonderful.Recommend!

Amazing food. Pretty expensive but for the most part worth it

Very clean, friendly staff. Food is delicious, quiche, pastry, bread, all very good. WEll worth stopping by for a treat or supper.

Delicious coffee and breakfast. I prefer them.

Testy and professional

The best croissants in the Boston area as far as I am concerned.

Great food. Wife and husband run the business. Very nice people. Try the crêpes and the chocolate

Boutique purveyor of Hugh end French pastries, cheeses, condiments, bread, crepes, and other things. Many are made on site by the owners.

Great french in America experience. Go for just an espresso and do some work out of the office

Best baguette and croissant I found in 20 years living in the US. Lots of French customers, and for a good reason...

A pleasant and Parisian atmosphere with the ease and welcome of bilingual boutiques everywhere. A pleasure to peruse.

Absolutely delicious. European taste. Not a lot of sugar like in American cuisine

The crepes here never disappoint. Try the caramel crepe, you wont regret it!

Very authentic. You walk in and everyone is speaking in French, baked goods are made there or are overnighted from France. Amazing crepes.

They have the best and most authentic crepe you can find in the state! Also, must go place if you are looking for authentic import products from France.

If you call ahead they will even hold the best goodies for when you get there later (after the kiddo activity shuffle)!

Love their gallete and all pastries! Lovely owners

Real French patisserie.

Great place for those who love crepe.The owner are great!