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What to order at Boulon Brasserie and Bakery
- Must order
- Steak frites medium rare, the onion soup gratinee and a fresh croissant from Boulon Bakery counter on the way.
- Signature dishes
- Steak frites, Croque madame, Onion soup gratinee
- Editor tip
- Pastry chef Summer Bailey runs the bakery counter from 7am for grab-and-go croissants, kouign-amann and pain au chocolat.
CuisineFrench Brasserie
Price$$$
Neighborhoodwater-street
HoursSun-Wed 7:00-23:00, Thu 7:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 7:00-01:00
Phone(813) 768-9988
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Signature dishes: Steak frites, Croque madame, Onion soup gratinee
Must order: Steak frites medium rare, the onion soup gratinee and a fresh croissant from Boulon Bakery counter on the way.
Tip: Pastry chef Summer Bailey runs the bakery counter from 7am for grab-and-go croissants, kouign-amann and pain au chocolat.
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