Italian Coffee & French Croissants in Rogersville

Back when chef Roland Parny owned La Galette Berrichonne in Fordland, people from all over would flock to the town. It’s no wonder, given that the French-born pastry chef has an impressive resume that even includes a stint at the Paris Opera House. La Galette Berrichonne has been closed for nearly four years, but now Empire Coffee in Rogersville sells pastries made by Parny Tuesday through Saturday. You’ll find all of his signatures like fruit tarts, pains au chocolat, almond croissants and cream puffs. The quality of the coffee is on par with the pastries, and the cappuccinos taste just like the ones you’d enjoy in Italy or France. Owner Carlo Selvaggi is from the Calabria region of Italy, and he thoughtfully sources all the components: coffee from Rome, flavored syrup made in France, and milk from Memory Lane Dairy.