Red Hill Patisserie Atelier Mimi Opens On Arthur Terrace

A new family-run French patisserie and café, Atelier Mimi, has opened in Red Hill, bringing more than 15 years of pastry experience to Arthur Terrace.

Family Business With International Experience

Atelier Mimi is operated by husband-and-wife team Paul and Miki. The business name reflects a focus on craftsmanship, while “Mimi” references their daughter’s nickname.

Paul is a French pastry chef with over 15 years of experience across Australia and Japan. His background includes work at Noisette and Laurent Bakery in Melbourne, followed by roles in Tokyo at Ladurée, Pierre Hermé and Sadaharu Aoki. After returning to Brisbane in 2022, he worked as head pastry chef at Brisbane City Hall before establishing the Red Hill shop.

The patisserie opened in January, taking over the site previously occupied by One Eighty Six Espresso Bar on Arthur Terrace.

gluten-free macarons — *Photo Caption: Tarte Passion – A crisp shortbread shell filled with smooth passionfruit curd, finished with toasted Italian meringue for a balanced blend of acidity and sweetness.*
*Photo Credit: Atelier Mimi/Instagram*

Small-Batch Production In Red Hill

The Red Hill patisserie operates from a compact in-house kitchen, shaping a deliberately limited menu made fresh each day. The selection centres on French classics including macarons, biscuits, flans, tarts and traditional cakes, with occasional Japanese influences such as matcha flavours.

Seasonal adjustments are planned, and native ingredients including Davidson plums have been identified as a potential future inclusion.

Savoury offerings include mini gourmet sandwiches and selected pastries. Croissants are available but are not the primary focus compared with macarons, biscuits and cakes.

Macarons are described as gluten-free, and customised macarons and biscuits are available for special events. Some gluten-free cake options are also offered.

*Photo Caption: “Nuage” – A macaron-based creation layered with raspberry gel, bourbon vanilla cream, soft meringue pieces and finished with fresh berries.*
*Photo Credit: Atelier Mimi/Instagram*

Coffee And Community Response

Coffee is supplied by Seven Miles Coffee Roasters. The drinks menu also includes juices and chocolate beverages made using house-made ganache.

In local community discussion following the opening, customers reported positive experiences with the coffee and pastries. One commenter raised concerns regarding limited seating inside the shop.

Atelier Mimi adds another independent food business to Red Hill, combining French technique, Japanese influence and family ownership within a neighbourhood setting.

Published 25-Feb-2026

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