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Francophone businesses in the Midwest
Locations and sources to discover businesses with a French connection.
16 businesses to discover
An initial selection of French, francophone and French-focused businesses. Iowa City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Omaha come first, followed by other Midwest locations.
Sources reviewed October 6, 2026. Independent, non-exhaustive selection with no commercial affiliation. Each entry identifies its French connection; French-language service is not guaranteed. Check the business website for current hours and visiting arrangements.
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Iowa businesses
Des Moines
Nadia’s French Bakery
Des Moines · IA
Bakery founded by Nadia Ahissou, originally from French-speaking Benin. Pastries, breads, tarts and quiches.
2705 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
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La Mie Bakery
Des Moines · IA
Neighborhood bakery, patisserie and café offering croissants and Lorraine and Florentine quiches.
841 42nd St, Des Moines, IA
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Iowa City
Valerie’s French Cooking
Iowa City · IA
Artisan pastries and catering by Valérie Martin, a French founder who grew up in Paris. Croissants and macarons to order.
Iowa City · orders and pickup by arrangement
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Bread Worthy Bakery
Iowa City · IA
Bakery run by Colleen and Erick Dole. Their experience includes work in France and a focus on classical French pastries.
203 N. Linn St, Iowa City, IA
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Cedar Rapids
French Pastry by Sandrine
Cedar Rapids · IA
Patisserie founded by Sandrine Wallace, originally from southern France. Macarons, desserts and event creations.
Cedar Rapids · orders, pickup and delivery by arrangement
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Café Déjà Vu
Cedar Rapids · IA
Café and bakery offering butter, chocolate and almond croissants, along with tarts and quiches.
3655A 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Omaha and Lincoln
Omaha & Lincoln
Le Voltaire
Omaha · NE
French bistro and catering business led by Chef Wilson. Reservations and private catering through the official website.
West Omaha · address and reservations on the website
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Le Quartier Bakery & Café
Omaha and Lincoln · NE
French-tradition bakery offering artisan breads, baguettes, croissants and pastries. Multiple shops in Nebraska.
2501 S. 90th St, Suite 115, Omaha · also Dundee and Lincoln
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Reis’ Bakery
Omaha · NE
Family bakery using flour imported from France. Baguettes, croissants, pains au chocolat and kouign-amann.
1314 S. 119th St, Omaha, NE
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La Parisienne
Omaha · NE
Artisan pastries by Nesrine and Ali. Nesrine reports a French pastry CAP and training in Paris. Advance orders; a shop is announced, with opening to be confirmed.
Omaha · orders and delivery by arrangement
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Chicago
La Fournette
Chicago · IL
Chicago bakery founded by Pierre and Michele Zimmermann, continuing their family’s Alsatian baking tradition.
1547 N. Wells St, Chicago, IL
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Vanille Patisserie
Chicago · IL
French-inspired patisserie offering macarons, pastries and celebration cakes. Shops on Clark Street and at the French Market.
2108 N. Clark St · 131 N. Clinton St, Chicago, IL
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Kansas City
French Market
Prairie Village · Kansas City area · KS
Café, food market and shop offering breads, pastries, cheeses, charcuterie and goods imported from France.
6943 Tomahawk Rd, Prairie Village, KS
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Saint Paul
Marc Heu Pâtisserie Paris
Saint Paul · MN
Patisserie created by French-Hmong chef Marc Heu, combining French pastry techniques with Hmong heritage.
Saint Paul · current address on the website
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Milwaukee / Wauwatosa
Le Rêve Patisserie & Café
Wauwatosa · Milwaukee area · WI
Patisserie and café serving French bistro food, desserts and catering.
7610 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI
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Saint Louis
La Pâtisserie Chouquette
Saint Louis · MO
Simone Faure’s patisserie offering macarons, celebration cakes and artisan pastries.
1626 Tower Grove, Saint Louis, MO
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