I haven't personally visited but my husband surprised me with an array of pastries when he was in the area with a friend. He raved about the great service he received and was happy to have come across the bakery. I can't recall all the pastries but we tasted each and have been rationing them out since they are so good! We would definitely make the drive to the San Clemente location for sure! Not pictured: red velvet cake slice (also SO good!) read more

Chaupain Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

I had a really disappointing experience here. The cashier was extremely rude and completely unhelpful from the start, which set the tone for the whole visit. I tried to place a simple order--a breakfast sandwich without egg due to an allergy--which didn't seem like an unreasonable request, especially since all the ingredients are already part of their menu. Instead of accommodating or even trying to help, the request was met with attitude. When the sandwich finally came out, it was honestly ridiculous. It felt like there was little care or attention given, both in customer service and in preparing the food. Overall, the experience was frustrating and left a bad impression. I hope they take customer concerns more seriously in the future, especially when it comes to something as important as food allergies. read more

Chaupain Bakery - Breakfast sandwhich with no egg - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Oh my goodness! This bakery is first class. Service is friendly. They have indoor and patio seating. Clean and bright. But the pastries!!!!-so good. The strawberry tart, apricot danish and the guava cruffin was delicious. But my favorite is the pistachio croissant--so yummy. I tried to only eat half and save other half for later, but didn't work. I ate the whole thing and wanted more. Will be back Chaupin. read more

Pretty delicious! Never dined here but I've had the pleasure of trying some of their pastries in the office I work at and it's been good!

The breakfast was great- the staff - not so much. They definitely need training on their customer service. If I'm going to tip on "an order myself" bakery I would expect a better response when asked for a coffee that is hot. The response I received from the staff person outside was you can take it up to the counter yourself and he walked away. The person at the register was very nice and smile. The rest of the staff look like they lost their best friend and couldn't crack a smile to save their lives. Basic skills of being kind and looking people in the eye and smiling would be very helpful with the staff! read more

I love this place. And, they just renovated, doubling the footprint they had before! A good amount of indoor seating (front and back) and a much larger display case. This is a very popular place for lunch and breakfast and no matter what you get, it's fantastic. I've been coming here for years and I'm thrilled they've expanded their space! They've kept their outdoor patio as well. For those who live in north county San Diego like me, this is an easy 30 minute drive (from Carlsbad/Oceanside). French food done well. Amazing bakery. If eating in, you order at the counter and they give you a number and bring the food to your table. I highly recommend getting something to go as their baked goods are some of the best I've had in the region. Today we had: tuna salad sandwich and the chicken pesto sandwich, both served with a small side salad (with an amazing light vinaigrette!). The tuna salad is fresh and full of chunky celery for a nice bite. It's served with avocado and sprouts on the choice of your bread and it was delicious. The chicken pesto sandwich has the best combination of flavors and is one of my favorite sandwiches here. I just wish the bites of chicken were a little bigger as the small chunks fall out while you are eating- but again, the pesto and Gruyère cheese on the perfectly baked French roll makes this incredible. To go I always get the cinnamon twist and the Mille-feuille (napoleon) because they are divine, but there are so many choices worth exploring- like any of their filled croissants! Staff is friendly and patient. This place is always crowded so I recommend coming early or just after the lunch rush when it's easier to find seating. Either way, even if there is a wait, it's worth it! So excited my favorite French bakery and restaurant has expanded their space! I highly recommend! read more

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Food is excellent. Pastries are wonderful. Shakshouka is divine and a bit spicy. French toast was well portioned. The Ham & Bacon quiche lots of flavor! Our experience started well and we were even given an extra pastry on the house. Unfortunately, something happened with our order of quiche which never arrived. We waited patiently but felt uncomfortable eating while one of our party did not have her dish yet. Had to go inside and politely ask and was questioned. Was told it would take 15 mins and asked off were still wanted it. Bummer. Not a great response or offer. This is where it went downhill. Service is all about being kind and helpful and being genuine. It is hardest when something goes wrong but that's when you really have to empathize and seize the opportunity to make things right. That was not the case in how our situation was handled. Is never easy to try and ask and fix things yourself. Feeling like you've made a mistake or the staff didn't want to help or apologize. Had to wait 15 mins and the last in our party ate alone while we waited. Bummer. Traveling down the coast for this particular restaurant/bakery. Starting off really well and excited, but ended on a bad note. These type of service experiences really deflate and frustrate. Outdoor patio is really nice and spacious. Sit outside when the weathers nice, which is most of the year. Dogs welcome. read more

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Delicious everything! We love to eat here. Sandwiches, croissants, omelettes - everything is fantastic.

I've always been a fan of their pastries that I buy from my local farmer's market. I stopped by for lunch on a beautiful day and enjoyed the most amazing Shakshuka dish I've ever had. Seriously they perfectly cooked the eggs in the red pepper sauce that is seasoned so wonderfully. The cast iron pan came piping hot with the sauce still bubbling. The portion is large with tasty potatoes and their amazing baguette to dip in the delicious sauce and small fruit side. I'm so happy to have found a place to enjoy my favorite breakfast dish. I also grabbed a bag of their homemade granola that pairs perfectly with their yummy yogurts. I love this cute little cafe on Del Mar. Highly recommend it for a breakfast or lunch date. Also happy to note that Service is fast and friendly. read more

Chaupain Bakery - Shakshuka - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Went there for a late lunch and found plenty of seating inside but the outside seats were full. The almond croissant was so delicious! I've never had a bad pastry there. I also had the French dip which I thought had too much gristle. I ended up taking the meat out and trimming it then putting the sandwich back together. Other than that the sandwich was delicious. It had just the right amount of horseradish and the bun was nice and crispy. read more

The eggs in the French omelette did not have the silky texture I would normally expect of a French omelette. The egg whites in the Eggs Benedict were watery/very underdone. The toasted bread used for the eggs Benedict was tough and perhaps stale. The chocolate eclair pastry seemed to have absorbed the moisture or condensation from the display case, so the pastry was not flaky, but instead unpalatably spongy. The melons in the fruit cup were not ripe. The tables on the patio were uncomfortably /extremely uneven. We will not return to Chaupain Bakery, unfortunately. We miss J'Adore Café. read more

This place is the best the breakfast is some of the best I've ever had and the desserts a little expensive though

We loved this bakery, really kind staff and very yummy pastries. We loved the almond croissant and the berry tart, but everything was great. Berry tarts are one of our favorites and this was one of the best we've had. Their outside patio area was nice as well. Highly recommend! read more

Chaupain Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Found this wonderful bakery a few years ago and whenever we are in San Clemente we go. Everything is delicious, fresh, flavorful and beautiful. They have expanded this location which has helped with the lines. Not only are the pastries amazing but so are there other food options. read more

I tried the croissant with berries and cream, the quiche, the banana yogurt, and the sticky bun. My favorite thing was the bread that came with the quiche. Everything else was good! Not my favorite pastries but no complaints. Probably wouldn't be in a hurry to spend as much again anytime soon. Good location though, very busy and it's a clean setup in there. read more

Just found this bakery and even though items are small each and every item is spectacular! I tried their cinnamon roll today and it is truly the best I've ever had. You need to try this bakery. read more

Delicious pastry and Friendly service with great coffee. Plenty of seating inside and on patio.

Sooooo good. The absolute best croissant I have ever had. Our last visit I ordered the berry/crème and my daughter got the plain. You can also check them out at the San Clemente Farmers market on Sundays with all of their fresh pastries. read more

Chaupain Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

When you walk in, you immediately get the smell of freshly-baked pastries! The moment you come in, you can see why Chaupain was listed as one of the top bakeries in the US to get a croissant was on the top 100 list! I stopped by to grab some pastries for a friend and there were plenty of people in line and dining outside out front! There's a wide selection of French pastries to choose from and the service here is excellent and friendly! I ordered 4 items which were the kouign amann, pistacho croissant, ham & cheese croissant, & chocolate croissant! Every single item was absolute perfection and easily top 3 of some of the best French pastries I've ever had! Chaupain is an absolute gem of a French bakery and if you are in OC or are visiting, you must come give this place a try! You will love it! read more

Chaupain Bakery - Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

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The new space is beautiful. Extra seating and bigger bakery box. So many good things to choose from. The quiche is fantastic. We always split because it's so big. Sourdough bread is great. Even the yoghurt is good. read more

Baked goods were delicious. Croissant was perfect. House made yogurt is delicious too. Friendly service. Will definitely return

I've been coming here for years and just visited after they reopened! They were definitely busy today but staff communicated so well and everyone was very friendly. I ordered breakfast which took a little long so they brought out a pastry while I waited. They were also kind enough to grab me a box from inside since I had my puppy with me and didn't want to head back in for one. Special thank you to Sara for being so kind and attentive read more

Hands-down, the best service for a brunch that I have ever had. The recommendations for breakfast options were all fantastic. We enjoyed the breakfast sandwich and the breakfast burrito and the chicken pesto. The pastries we had were the chocolate croissant as the show. Definitely try the homemade habanero hot sauce. read more

Chaupain Bakery - Breakfast sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

This is my favorite bakery ever!!! All their pastries are delicious and I truly luv it. HOWEVER PSA I drove 45 minutes today to find out they CLOSE at 5pm now!!! I wasn't able to get any pastries and I am so sad read more

The last few months the service has slowed down here dramatically. They seem a bit lost, and not on top of it. Foods still amazing and top quality. Just need a little more attention to detail with service . read more

The service was excellent, the energy is light and joyful, and there wasn't a single thing on mine or my husband's plate that wasn't tasty. I'm a pretty picky person, but I couldn't find anything to dislike. You all make great food (as displayed by our empty plates)! read more

Chaupain Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Unfortunately, every single time I make a request for no aioli they don't listen. It might seem like a small detail, but the details matter and people wouldn't make requests if it didnt matter a lot to them. I introduced friends and family and we all love the salads and sandwiches, but I can't get buy another sandwich that I then can't enjoy. it's unfortunate. read more

Lovely outdoor setting good service fresh fare weather, baked goods a sandwich or lovely soup, soups, pastries take home loaves of bread, exquisite coffee. I like to hit the spot after a big surf session locally. read more

There is nothing more delicious than Chaupain. Everything is hand made, the ingredients are top tier, the baked goods are insanely good. They just expanded in San Clemente and it looks incredible. Try the eggs Benedict - it's on the own baked bread! read more

Amazing French pastries and meals. I'm a huge fan of their monte cristo sandwich. Their blackberry balsamic jam that goes with it is incredible. Also a big fan of their chocolate custard croissant, and every other pastry I've tried so far. read more

Chaupain Bakery - Monte Cristo - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Dude. Strap your taste buds in for the Chaupain Bakery thrill ride. Located on San Clemente's exceedingly charming Del Mar strip, this non-descript street-side café is all about *flavor*. Looking through the bakery items, I thought "I've seen this before", but the couple we tried were like a sweet & melty punch in the mouth. Check my pix for a couple of my fam reacting to the sensory experience. We also ordered eggs benedict, a Monte Cristo sandwich, the breakfast burrito, and a savory & fresh tomato soup. All were outstanding. The Monte Cristo was French toast dipped sourdough rather than deep fried sandwich bread (as its prepared in Texas) and was delightful, if a tad soggy towards the end. The blackberry balsamic jam was a potent pop of sweet citrus. The benedict is covered in lemon and brown butter hollandaise, which was as amazing as it sounds. Nothing here is as-expected really. All the way down to the fresh squeezed orange juice, a far fresh explosion of sunshine. We came back here for a second time a few days after my daughter brought us. Highly reommended! read more

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Outstanding bakery in San Clemente. Good coffee and breakfast choices. Good outdoor seating.

Lavender latte was FANTASTIC! Service was bursting with joy and I felt very welcomed. Nice outdoor seating :) Sandwich was kinda mid tho read more

Chaupain Bakery - Latte and Sam's sandwich and yogurt - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

We drove an hour from San Diego & they ran out of Almond Pistachio. I'm disappointed! The young guy was so nice, he packed a box full of pastries & gave me a huge discount & made my day !!! Love this place, all their pastries are super fresh & tasty. We'll be back for more. read more

We always love meet family for the farmers market and have lunch too! We love Chaupain this is the best Bakery artisan French here in San Clemente There are 2nd store but we love this one honestly!! So helpful and friendly..but please tip people the workers are all hard working up early make yogurts and breads and quiches too all home made. We had a order of six different croissant and pastries here Apple Pastry,Pistachio Croissant (2 I love the Pistachio Almond Croissant (2 And Apricot pastry 1 My cousin treated the us we all took to go after coming from brunch I have to say it's all good with there pastries here my family said 5stars here. And we all agree I'll be glad come and visit Chaupain again soon I really they have excellent Coffee's here too read more

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Chaupain has the perfect example of a beautifully executed croissant. Buttery, flakey, dreamy... Yes it's in my dreams! My husband and I are natives to San Clemente, and we love the Mixed Berry Bateau. Grab it to go and enjoy eating by the sparkling ocean for a delight for the senses. Service was friendly, and I especially enjoy when French music is being played for a fun and immersive ambiance. After eating one croissant, you may just speak French... read more

Chaupain Bakery - Croissant Bateau Mixed Berries at T-Street - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Wonder into this bakery by chance. It was the best random decision. Had a cruffin (croissant muffin?) and it was delicious. Extra props to Victor behind the counter, who was simply awesome. Definitely worth a visit! read more

In a quaint area of San Clemente this bakery was bustling with patrons. There were a few empty pockets of pastries but not to worry they had a fresh batch still on the baking trays. Orders: Pain Au Chcolat (Chocolate Ganache)-$5.35pastry shell was exceptionally flaky & oozing with dark chocolate. If you love chocolate you don't want to miss out on this pastry. Peach Tart $5.25-Flaky crust with a cream cheese base topped with fresh peaches. Buttery fresh with a natural sweetness from the peaches was a perfect breakfast treat. Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish $5.25-Fresh blueberries w.a creamy finish & a flaky crust really hit the spot. Although I didn't have a cup of tea, they serve Harney & Sons which is better than your average bagged tea. Honesty isn't a lost character trait here. My husband dropped his wallet & the honest patron & cashier held it for us with not a single dime taken. I guess being in a better neighborhood makes all the difference in the world. Thank you Chapain for delicious food & being an honest & upright business. read more

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Was visiting San Clemente and wanted to try a coffee shop. Came across Chaupain and WOW! Best and flakiest Nutella Muffin I ever had. Americano chased the muffin quite well. Definitely my routine stop for now on to and from San Diego. read more

The line was long but very worth it. The ham & cheese was my choice with a coffee and both were very delicious. We hit this spot after a wedding the night before. I always find a local bakery and this one is outstanding. Don't miss out. read more