Tried Champagne French Bakery Cafe for the first time--and all because I refused to go to Starbucks after our hike (my husband called me "spoiled"... I call it standards ). First impression: "Champagne"? Say less--I'm in. The cute blue-and-white wicker chairs instantly gave European café vibes, and even though we had to order to-go, we were already planning our return. We split a croissant breakfast sandwich (because priorities), but I needed pastries too. We went with palmiers (my favorite--flaky, sugary perfection), an apple turnover (my husband will choose apple anything, no questions asked), and a classic butter croissant--light, fluffy, and exactly what you hope for. Safe to say, we've found our new post-hike reward spot. Judging by the locals hanging around, we're not the only ones in on the secret. read more

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Got home from to try their version of French raisin aux pain and it was the worst tasting pastry I believe I've ever had...YOU can google how to make them it will take time and patience but I GUARANTEE yours will be better!! How this place gets away with claiming French in the name is beyond me. To be fair the cappuccino wasn't bad at all but the food and what I paid for it still rates a 1. Place was empty when I went in. I asked for a cappuccino and a raisin 'custard' roll this was the saddest looking thing but I got it because I assumed it was SUPPOSED to be a raisin aux pain which is yes French. See pic. I gave 1 star because I specifically asked was their French bread 'proper' French bread 'hard/crusty on outside and soft in middle she said yes. So I asked for a chicken salad sandwich. Would you like the apple walnut? Yes I said. I paid $24 and a tip. As I walked over to the guy making it I saw he was making a salad so I told him I ordered a sandwich. The same 7 ft girl said oh you said salad...I said No I said chicken salad sandwich hence the reason I asked you about the bread.....so he redid it. I got to the car and it was the DRYEST awful tasting bread (like store bought sourdough & NOT hard crusty French bread) and when I opened it there was a few grape halves and diced chicken covered in dressing. It tasted gross and was a WASTE of my money I trashed it. I did not want to go back again so just left. If you've eaten decent French pastries or even a great sandwich stay away from their food....go to SPROUTS and buy yourself a $5.99 box of orange cran muffins they taste better and it's what I had to do immediately after leaving! read more

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Great location for pastries and baked goods. Service is helpful and friendly. Great menu items for lunch and dinner. Lots of seating options inside or outside. Self Serve coffee bar and drinks. Prices are reasonable and the butter croissant that I enjoyed was delicious and buttery. Sign up for Loyalty Program with great incentives. Bon Appetit!!! read more

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Perfect example of how corporations are ruining anything good in our country :( since Boudin acquired champagne - they have found ways to cut costs and changed up all their recipes. The amazing pastries like jezuit have a new recipe with cheaper ingredients and you can taste it :( this used to be the best bakery around. read more

I got dark chocolate mocha, butter croissant, and strawberry tart. Their pastries are always good in my experience. Fluffy and flaky croissant yumm! If you joined their loyalty program, don't forget to mention it them. 100% of the time they will not ask you whether you have it or not. read more

Ordered a breakfast panini here a couple weekends ago and this is what I got. Hard bread and it was not the panini I expected. Pretty pricey too. The potato salad that they gave on the side was good though. Wish they actually cooked the bread for my panini instead of giving me hard unwarmed bread. read more

Champagne Bakery - Breakfast panini - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

I used to love coming to this location but is steadily going downhill... The kids running the place hadn't bussed any tables even though the place was practically empty. Then they were debating who should do it while messing up our food order. The coffee bar was also messy with used cups on the counter. I really mis their curry chicken and sugar cookies. I'll think twice before coming here again. Our sandwiches were fine but the broccoli cheese was too salty and tomato tasted like marinara sauce... read more

The thing that spoils the experience before you have even tasted the food is the demand for a tip at checkout I stand in line and order, I bus the table because it hasn't been cleaned, I go fetch my own coffee, but you only have a button that demands a20% tip, let's hope the food is good because let's be honest, it's priced on the high end, Happy Saturday everyone read more

Convenient cafe for a light breakfast and afternoon pastries. Everything looked amazing; we dined in and took some pastries to go. I had the quiche Lorraine while my husband had the breakfast croissant sandwich. Delicious! Maybe don't make any plans for afterwards though... Service was fast. Light and airy ambiance. Prices were a bit high I thought for the portions but not outrageous. The cafe is conveniently located in a plaza next to Trader Joe's. Ample parking. read more

Champagne Bakery - Quiche Lorraine - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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My review is for the sourdough bread only bc that's the only thing I've tried. I usually go elsewhere for my weekly sourdough but I was nearby so I just popped in to scoop some bread. I honestly should've just stuck to my regular go-to place bc I ended up throwing the entire loaf out when I got home. The sourdough here tasted more like plain white bread than real sourdough. read more

This is a small place with outdoor and indoor seating. You need to go up to the counter to order and they give you a number to put on your table so that they can deliver your food. This was our first time and I decided to have the half quiche and half salad. I chose the goat and spinach quiche. It was very good, nice and warm. I also chose the Cobb salad. It is amazing that you have the choice of any salad! My husband had the goat cheese salad which came with a baguette. It was large and he enjoyed it. The one bad thing was that the drinks were not explained. They had 2 ice teas on the menu. Since one had sugar in it, my husband chose the simply black. In reality, there was a third kind of tea which was also unsweetened. The food was very good and I would go back and try something different. read more

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As you walk in, you can't help but feel as if you were transported straight to France. Everywhere you look has that cozy bistro feel. From the decorations to the pastries, every last detail makes it feel authentic. Everyone is always sweet and helpful! Growing up, I used to only get to come here on special occasions such as, Birthdays, holidays, straight A's, or just because my dad wanted to spoil his little girl. So, over the years I've built up an affinity for Champagne Bakery. Since, I've been here so many times I've tried just about everything! But, my favorites are the three layered chocolate cake, princess cake, lemon cheesecake, and any of the laminated pastries! You really can't go wrong with anything! Napoleon- This treat is absolutely perfect! It consists of flakey thin delicate layers of crispy pastry dough with fluffy rich vanilla cream, topped with a delicious nutty chocolate drizzle. And, just a sprinkle of powdered sugar. You simply must try it! Croissant- If you're looking for a pastry straight out of Paris. Then try this one. It's flaky, delicate, and decadent! It has layers of buttery bliss with a crunchy crispy outside that is pure heaven! Three Layered Chocolate Cake-This cake is creamy, decadent, dense, and rich! It's a true work of art. It has three light layers of moose. White chocolate, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate. With a thin layer of chocolate sponge cake dipped in dark chocolate. This adds an addictive crunch factor that'll you'll dream about! Princess Cake-If you're a hazelnut fan, this cake is made for you! It consist of layers of chocolate mousse, almond sponge cake, praline crisp, topped with chocolate ganache! This cake is nutty, sweet, yet well balanced. The contrast of the silky smooth moose, the bouncy cake, and the praline crisp, make this picture perfect cake unforgettable! This cake will make it on your favorites list. Lemon Cheesecake-This cheesecake is zesty, dense, and fresh. It has a crunchy crisp crust topped with a rich and velvety cheesecake. With a thin layer of tangy lemon curd. Once you try this decadent dessert. You'll never go back. read more

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Darn. I have enjoyed this place for many years. The "buttery croissant" was sour. As in extremely sour. It leaves a lingering terrible taste in my mouth that won't go away. Croissants are my thing, I get them everywhere. What possibly can make it so sour that the terrible lasts in the mouth. This isn't an easy business to run and it's hard to leave such a bad review but I can't even finish this croissant. It's horrible. I think management may not be paying attention. read more

Stopped in this cute little neighborhood French bakery for some chocolate covered strawberries and tiramisu as a gift to a friend! Very nice service and a huge menu of very tasty looking breakfast and lunch items. Definitely will have to come back to try the food! read more

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Cute little cafe tucked away in a strip mall. Great place for breakfast on a slow Monday. The lady behind the counter was nice and busy. She had so much patience with a male customer who not only interrupted another worker cleaning tables to help him...because he was more important and then he cut in-line. But, she remained professional through the whole encounter. Our food was very good. We even picked up wonderful desserts to go. We will return! read more

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Make sure you pay extra attention to when they are packing pastries to go. I didn't and got disappointed. Today I come in and usually the server will come to you if you're standing by the display and you just say and point what you like and they take it out right away. This time the guy just stood by the register, so I'm like, "okay he's waiting for me " so I walk up to him and tell him what I want. I pay & tip and sit down and wait. I ordered 3 things and he got 2 of them wrong! I asked for a regular ice coffee. Got a large. Okay maybe he charged me for a large, I'm not sure, I didn't get a receipt. I also asked for salted pretzel bar and he gave me a brownie! I had NO IDEA BECAUSE I DIDN'T CHECK THE BOX AND DIDN'T SEE THAT IT WAS WRONG UNTIL 11PM!!! Usually this place is 5 stars. Today it was not. read more

The breakfast croissant sandwich with eggs, cheese, and bacon was delicious! Thank you for making a fresh, warm, and tasty sandwich for me this morning :) I will be back!! read more

Ordered from a delivery app the French dip with a side salad. The delivery people forgot the dip but the sandwich was still sooo good The bread was fresh, soft inside and a nice crisp crunch of the crust. I would definitely order again. However, the salad dressing was appalling! I should've tried it first but instead I just mixed it in without tasting it first and ick! Had to throw the whole thing out. But I would go back, I also love their almond twist pastry. So good!! read more

Champagne Bakery - Roast beef dip sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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The order was to-go. This is our third recent meal here that has sounded amazing on the menu, but the execution unfortunately hasn't matched the description. We ordered the veggie panini on sourdough, the champagne combo (1/2 quiche and small chicken pesto mac and cheese), a raspberry almond croissant, a bottle of Coke, and four bottles of Perrier. Veggie Panini: This was not a panini. There were no grill marks, and the mozzarella wasn't even partially melted. The pesto was fine, but the bread did not taste fresh and felt slightly stale. It was just a cold veggie sandwich and difficult to eat. Quiche: Disappointing. The ham chunks were far too large and threw off the balance of the custard. The pastry tasted processed rather than house-made. At least it was served warm. Chicken Pesto Mac & Cheese: Despite ordering chicken pesto, we received regular mac and cheese. The breadcrumb topping was mushy and flavorless. The béchamel had a noticeable metallic aftertaste, and I couldn't finish more than a few bites. Raspberry Almond Croissant: Stale, overly dusted with powdered sugar, and lacking the balance of a proper pastry. The raspberry filling tasted like generic jam rather than a house-made preserve. The counter staff was very friendly and kind during pickup - no complaints there. We were also given Pellegrino instead of Perrier. Not a huge issue on its own, but after multiple execution misses, it added to the overall frustration. At $53, this meal felt far below expectations. Variances happen, but this is the third time we've experienced similar issues, and that's disappointing. read more

Good lunch spot for some sandwiches and other treats! Stopped by here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the tastes and variety of food. A friend took me here for lunch or else I would have not tried this because I thought "bakery" = bread and pastries. I was happy to find such a good selection of lunchable foods. I am not sure I picked the right combo this time. The food took a while to be served. We waited about 15 minutes and it wasn't terribly busy but slightly busy. The half sandwich I ordered was mostly all bread with a little short rib inside. The Mac-n-cheese was good. I will be back to try this spot again. read more

Champagne Bakery - 10/3/2024 - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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What a disappointment it was . We have been going there for a ling time and went for coffee after a ling time. Ordered a chicken and garlic panini which had no taste. Felt there were more tomaties than chicken. Cappucino was also bland. Black forest pastry was good though. Came to the conclusion that only their desserts are tasty ghough the prices have gone really high. read more

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Called ahead and stopped by to pick up 8inch princess cake. I've been eating this cake for years and it's absolutely the best. They also do birthday cake signs at no additional charge. I'll be back per usual. read more

Had the white chocolate strawberry mousse cake for Thanksgiving, very moist, delicious, light and fluffy. Price was reasonable, cake served 8 people with a little bit left over. read more

I was totally ripped off. I ordered and paid $9. 69 for a bowl of French onion soup. I was served the soup in a cup. When I asked the young lady if this was a bowl she said yes. When I asked what does a cup look like, she corrected herself and said, oh no, this is a cup. I told her I had ordered a bowl. She made me show her my receipt. She took the cup and said she would bring me back a bowl. All the young lady did was pour the cup of soup into a bowl, and then served it to me. The only reason I know this is because before she took the cup of soup from me I had already cut up the croutons that were in the soup. When she served me the bowl it was half full with the same cut up croutons. A total ripoff! Shame on you! Never ever again. read more

Champagne Bakery - Bowl of French Onion soup - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

I have only ever ordered to go, but the staff has always been super friendly and the atmosphere is so cute.

I wanted to love it so much but sadly.... I ordered a Classic Benedict that was supposed to be on a croissant. It turned out to be the tiniest croissant in the world but I wasn't mad at that until I sliced into it and found the yolk was hard, the ham was tough and the hollandaise sauce had no taste at all. The potatoes on the side looked like they were made five days ago and then reheated. I also orders a mini lemon cheesecake and what can I say? The cheesecake was just ok but as much as I tried I could not taste any lemon. Overall, very disappointing. read more

3 ppl ahead of me in line, took 15 min to get to order. Ordered the French dip. Tiny little baguette, with one piece of deli roast beef on it. No cheese, nothing else. Ridiculous effort on a French dip. Awful!!! How hard is it to make a solid French dip? Comes w a bag of chips, lazy way of saying we don't wanna take the effort to make fries. Won't ever come back! read more

I used to come to Champagne Bakery for years! Its cakes and pastries are always delicious. My most recent visit was last week. This was my first time back after its renovations. I like the new Parisian seats, but the rooster decor is all gone. I noticed the curry chicken salad (my favorite) is no longer on the menu. Bummer. I ordered the scrambled eggs and side of soup, which were both good. After all these years, this neighborhood eatery still draws a loyal following. You can choose to sit inside or outside, and you order at the counter and then your food is brought to the table by a server. read more

I really enjoyed this place. I stopped in for lunch with a friend and the food was great. It was fresh and very tasty. The server who brought our food out could have been friendlier, but she wasn't rude. I also love that the side options are more creative- you can really tailor your meal to be what you want. They have a loyalty program that is very intriguing as well. I'm looking forward to going back and trying some of the green pastries read more

Champagne Bakery - 1/2 Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad (V) and 1/2 Garlic Chicken Panini - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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We came here for breakfast on President's Day at 8am, and it was fast to order and easy to find bright patio seating. My latte was delicious! And nice and hot. My husband enjoyed his house coffee. My two eggs (I chose scrambled)/bacon/potatoes/toasted baguette was hearty and good. Bacon was thick and flavorful. Potatoes beautifully crispy on outside, fluffy inside; cooked just right. I liked how lightly seasoned it was so we could add our own. The baguette was chewy. Felt like day old. Overall, lovely experience. I would just recommend that the staff smile and interact with customers a little (e.g. "Hope you enjoy your food!" + Smile). read more

Champagne Bakery - Two Eggs Any Style with Bacon & Latte - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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My first time coming into the cafe. The smell as we walked in was horrible, it reminded me of vomit. It smelled sour and cheesy at the same time. Not a smell you'd like when walking into a French bakery. There's a good amount of seating inside and out. A little dim, no warm feeling. The smell outweighs anything though...one step in and I immediately wanted to leave. The croissants looked pale and undercooked. The tarts looked dry and some of them were missing that beautiful glaze. Some were under filled. The presentation looked sloppy and wasn't uniform throughout the case. This doesn't meet French bakery standards at all. While the Napoleon seemed flaky and beautifully layered-- the proportion of cream looked way too much. The prices in my opinion were a bit pricey for what I saw. And strange, most of them ended in .49 (example, $6.49). My family wanted some pastries to enjoy with their hot coffee (bought at Mostra). They ordered 1 fruit tart and Black Forest cake. - Black Forest Cake $7.49: Nothing to rave about. It's ok for a Black Forest Cake. The chocolate cake part was average and not as dark as I like it. And usually you'll get Black Forest with cherries but this is unmistakably raspberries because it was seedy and tart. On the other hand, my great uncle enjoyed it. - Fruit Tart $7.39: Not bad. The tart shell is not super buttery but nicely uniformed from base to outside. The pastry cream was nice and texturally smooth. The fruits on top were yummy. I especially liked the strawberry. This one had a glaze, but I don't think it was apricot jam..it probably was a simple syrup? Overall, it was okay but I don't think I would come here again. That first walk in smell wasn't pleasant and the interior didn't feel super inviting. Not particularly somewhere I'd go especially when I know there's better French bakery's and cafes around. read more

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Its great for where it is, but its nothing special. If you are in the area, this is a good spot, but if you can drive another 20 minutes there are better options. Coffee is pretty bad in my experience, but pastries are good and the service is quick. read more

Ordered an Eclair, Chocolate twist (thing) and a Lemon tart. Eclair: Absolutely the worst execution I had ever seen of choux pastry. So thin in height seriously looked flatened. Chocolate twist: Took 2 bites. Weird taste and was stale. Lemon tart: Took this to go. Crust so thick could not even cut it. When was the crust made? Lemon pastry cream had a weird taste and after taste. One bite went into the trash, crust so hard did not even taste it. Everything tasted as if days old and not fresh. Most pastries in the case with choux looked flat. It took me a while to choose because my instinct was to not get anything because of appearance. Should have listened to that. Years ago this use to be good but I will never go back. Do yourself a favor and get something from the Ralphs bakery instead. read more

Delish! Such a cute spot, the inside is nice and gives off a nice brunch vibe. The service is always kind and the food is super tasty! Would recommend read more

Champagne Bakery - Half Sandwich & Half Salad - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Love, LOVED my caramel macchiato. We also ordered the chicken salad sandwich and the Cobb salad. Personally, I'd have wanted more filling in the sandwich, and the potatoes it came with were bland. The dressing on the salad however was pretty tasty. read more

Champagne Bakery - Cobb salad - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great food! Very accommodating for changes to a menu item. All great! Although difficult to walk out without getting a delicious pastry, I was able to exercise self control today. read more

My Best Friend For Life and I were off on Monday September 9th, so we planned to eat breakfast and then do some errands after breakfast. We decided on Champagne French Bakery because it was close to Trader Joe's. We've eaten at Champagne on multiple occasions and until Monday's experience, this was a fave bakery for my wife. Customer service is big for me and unfortunately, Champagne's customer service was lacking that day. Champagne is located in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area specifically on Carmel Mountain Road. It is located in the Ralph's shopping center where you also can find Trader Joe's, Chase Bank, McDonald's, L&L Hawaiian BBQ, and Flippin Pizza. It is next to Chico's and across the street from Starbucks. There is plenty of parking, but it can get crowded. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The ceiling has wooden slats, the flooring is tiled, and the indoor chairs are rattan wicker. It was already a warm morning, so I wished they had their ceiling fans on. As we stood in front of their pastry and dessert display case with a couple of customers in front of us, there were two ladies working behind the case. One was refilling the display case and another one was assisting a customer. Not once did any of the two ladies greet us when we entered the restaurant or did the lady filling the case tell us that we had to order exactly at the register. After there were no more customers ahead of us, we stood waiting for one of these ladies to help us. It wasn't until we stood at the register did the younger lady finally help us. If the process is we'll receive assistance once we're at the exact spot of the register, then that needs to be communicated. The start of our breakfast was disappointing and we hadn't ordered yet. The focal point of any bakery should be the display case because customers visit bakeries to see the alluring and enticing pastries, desserts, and baked goods. We arrived at Champage just before 9am and we were actually disappointed by the less than full assortment. To be completely transparent, my wife works in the patisserie industry and that's one of the things she mentioned when we looked at the selection. My better half chose Champagne for our breakfast because she is a fan of their Raspberry Almond Croissant. She wasn't disappointed with her fave, but our customer service experience soured her. I ordered their Cheese Danish and we added a Blueberry White Chocolate Scone. I thought the danish was tasty, but I wished it was softer and flakier. The scone wasn't too bad either and definitely would have tasted yummy if I dipped that in some coffee. I ordered their brewed coffee to wash everything down, but their coffee was nothing to write home about. I had been looking forward to our planned breakfast outing especially since we hadn't had any issues on previous visits. Champagne French Bakery had opportunities one of which was their customer service, which is important to me. read more

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Ok, this place is super cute. The brunch menu is excellent and the pastries are delicious. I had a 1/2 sandwich (brie) and 1/2 quiche (spinach and goat cheese) and it was filling! I didn't have room for the lemon tart that I ordered, but best believe that I brought that home and indulged. The lemon tart had a tender crust/shell, and a smooth and creamy, sweet and tart filling. It took over 20 minutes for us to get our food, which is a lot, but it did not detract from my overall experience here. read more

The service is great but the food is not at par! Or very plain and bland. I got the French onion soup on the side and it's not tasty at all. read more

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4 of us dining in we were served but they forgot my son's meal . We asked twice the waitress didn't seem to care, my husband got up and told the cashier food was delivered after we all ate ares. read more