Jean Pierre Bakery & Wine Bar

We at a small breakfast at our hotel to tide us over and then set out to find a spot on Main Avenue to relax over another coffee, and Jean Pierre Bakery & Wine Bar sounded like the perfect place. Both a restaurant and bakery, Jean Pierre boasts a cozy interior with wooden tables where you can sit and order a full meal and a walk-up counter to purchase traditional French bakery items to take away. We patiently waited our turn at the counter and ordered our “usual” – a steamy-hot a café au lait and a chocolate-filled croissant, which we enjoyed at a bistro table outside the front of the restaurant.

While Durango is often loved for its rugged, Colorado-based appeal when it comes to dining, it’s simple to find your elegant French inspiration just as easily when you make the most of a meal at Jean Pierre Bakery and Wine Bar. Situated at 601 Main Avenue, this bakery and wine bar is easy to spot thanks to its standout yellow awning. Jean Pierre Bakery and Wine Bar is open daily between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm and serves up sensational French pastries like pain au chocolate and macaroons, as well as traditional French and other European dishes, sandwiches and more.

While it’s an ideal breakfast destination, you can come back later in the day for a great glass of wine and a romantic dinner for two. As you walk in, you’ll immediately be greeted by an expansive display of traditional french pastries including bread, rolls, baguettes, croissants, and pastries such as eclairs, palmiers, fruit tarts, and other sweet delights. If you’re looking for something on the lighter side, you can opt for a quiche and a salad, coupled with a glorious cup of coffee.

This signature wine event includes the wildly popular Restaurant Showcase, featuring some of the area’s most talented and celebrated chefs and restaurants including: The Ore House, Eolus, Seasons, Olio, Fifth Street Eatery, HWY 3 Roadhouse, Jean-Pierre Bakery and Wine Bar, Animas Chocolate Company, Guidos, Kennebec Cafe, Mahogany Grille, Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen, Cyprus Cafe, BREW, Steamworks Brewing Co, Carver Brewing Co, and El Moro Spirits and Tavern.

Embark on a culinary adventure across the Atlantic without stepping a foot outside Durango at Jean Pierre Bakery and Wine Bar. Located at the corner of College Dr and Main, this delightful spot brings a slice of Europe to the heart of Colorado with its continental charm and a cozy, inviting atmosphere. As you step inside, you’re greeted by the warm aromas of freshly baked bread and pastries that could easily whisk you away to a Parisian boulangerie.

Address: Jean Pierre Bakery & Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301. The Jean Pierre Bakery & Wine Bar is also located on Main Avenue, but this unique bakery plus wine bar sits in the heart of Historic Downtown within walking distance to the movie theater and the Arts Center. Family owned, the Jean Pierre Bakery & Wine Bar features croissants and both sweet and savory crepes such as crab-asparagus crepes.

Our downtown Durango "Le Cafe Chic" and Wine Bar opened May 29th, 2004 at the corner of Main Avenue and College Dr. in the heart of the historic district. It is located just a 1/2 block from the historic D&SNGRR train depot. This corner has been the center of Durango for over 120 years and the restaurant is located in a late 19th century building with a colorful history all its own.

Jean Pierre Bakery, Toast Records & Bakes, Odd Bird Baking Co., Durango Bagel, The Smiley Café, Mountain Dough Baking Co., and La Bonne Patisserie as well as many more produce amazing artisanal baked goods. Plus, many local coffee shops have a special array of sweet and savory bites. Please let us know if you have any questions about Durango, Colorado’s local bakeries.

For a special sit-down meal, stop by Jean-Pierre Bakery, Café and Wine Bar, serving up traditional French pastries and scrumptious breakfast items. If you seek a unique treat, this is the place to go. Other favorites include Oscars Cafe, College Cafe or Durango Diner for some good old American diner-style breakfast!.

The Chocolate Croissants at Jean Pierre Restaurant & Bakery. Right on the corner of College and Main Ave., this is a landmark place offering authentic French baked pastries. Have a glass of wine with your baked treat and enjoy al fresco style on their sidewalk sitting area or in the French bistro dining rooms.

One of the raved-about Durango restaurants is Jean Pierre Bakery & Wine Bar. I had read about it online and had several merchants mention the tasty French pastries at this beloved shop. The selection of homemade bread loaves, cookies, pastries, and croissants is enormous and tantalizing.

Jean Pierre offers some of the best breakfast pastries in town. No matter what sweet treat you order, you will indulge in every delicious bite. Choose from cinnamon rolls, tarts, croissants and more!

Experience the essence of French cuisine at Jean Pierre Bakery & Wine Bar in Durango, where exquisite pastries and fine wines create a memorable culinary journey.

I have a friend from the Front Range who grew up in the nearby town of Mancos. On her way to visit family she always stops for a croissant at Jean-Pierre’s.