The Pastry Shop 

A pastry shop (also called a bakery) is a store that sells baked goods like cakes, tarts, croissants, cookies, muffins, and eclairs. These shops may also serve coffee and small snacks, making them popular places for quick breakfasts or sweet treats during the day.

Vocabulary with Examples

Here are some useful words and phrases you might hear or use in a pastry shop:

Vocabulary	Definition	Example Sentence
Pastry	A baked item made with dough, often filled or topped with sweet ingredients.	I bought a fruit pastry filled with cream and berries.
Croissant	A flaky, buttery pastry shaped like a crescent.	She ordered a chocolate croissant with her coffee.
Tart	A small pie with a crust and fruit or custard filling.	We tried the lemon tart—it was tangy and delicious!
Eclair	A long pastry filled with cream and topped with chocolate.	He couldn’t resist the vanilla eclair.
Muffin	A small, round bread-like cake, often with fruit or chocolate chips.	I grabbed a blueberry muffin on my way to work.
Glaze	A shiny coating, usually sweet, added to pastries.	The donut was covered in a sugary glaze.
Frosting	A sweet cream used to top cakes and cupcakes.	The cupcake had strawberry frosting.
Filling	A substance placed inside a pastry, like cream, jam, or chocolate.	The donut had a raspberry filling.
Bakery	A store that sells bread and pastries.	There's a new bakery around the corner.
Display case	A glass case where food items are shown.	I looked through the display case before choosing a tart.

Practical Exercises

Let’s put your new vocabulary to the test!

 Match the Word to the Picture (for in-class or visual learners)

Prepare flashcards or images of different pastries. Match them with the correct vocabulary word.

 Fill in the Blanks:

1. I had a warm __________ with butter this morning. (croissant)

2. The __________ was filled with sweet custard. (eclair)

3. My favorite __________ is chocolate chip. (muffin)

4. The strawberry tart had a shiny __________ on top. (glaze)

5. I asked the bakery assistant to show me the __________. (display case)

 Speaking Practice:

Practice ordering at a pastry shop:

“Hi, I’d like a chocolate muffin and a cappuccino, please.”

Or:

“Do you have any tarts with fruit filling?”

Before you leave today’s lesson, answer this:

What is your favorite pastry and how would you describe it using three vocabulary words from today’s post?

Example:

“My favorite pastry is a chocolate croissant. It’s buttery, flaky, and filled with rich chocolate.”