We arrived t 1:p.m. on Sunday afternoon, knowing that they closed at 2:p.m.I approached the gentleman at the cash register and asked if we could stay for lunch or should we come back. He said we could stay and told us we were his last guests in, he told us to sit in the last booth in the corner as it was the only vacant table. The restaurant was packed and very busy. My granddaughter, ordered and the food wa delicious. I had a "veggie crepe, French onion soup and water with a slice of lemon. We ate and left about 2:05p.m. and were the last customers to leave. Thank you, we enjoyed our dining experience there. read more

Stopped in with two friends for breakfast. I've never been there before. It was so good and the portions were huge. I ended up eating my omelette over three day. Period. Period. They serve french fries with breakfast homemade they were so good and a salad and toast kind of an unusual combination, but very good. The service was great read more

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I love French food. I really really wanted to like this place. The waitress was very nice. I ordered a cup of French onion soup. It wasn't very strong in onion flavor it tastes a little bit like a mushroom soup. I ordered the cheddar omelette with bacon and onions. The bacon was not cooked and the onions were hardly cooked either. The owner tried to tell me that I needed to ask for the bacon extra crispy before they cooked it. That's ridiculous. Raw bacon is still raw bacon. I think I'll pass on the salmonella today. They removed it off my bill so I paid $10 for a cup of soup and an iced tea And then asked him if he could break a $10 so I could tip the kind waitress in cash. He gave me two fives back. Not helpful. The pastries looked very nice, but I don't think I'll be back. read more

Chez david - Bacon and onions were undercooked - Bakeries Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Quaint French inspired pastry and sandwich shop. Food is properly prepared and tasty. I was with my luncheon group and it happened to be my birthday. The owner came out and sang Happy Birthday in French. I'll be sure to stop in again. read more

C D, is the type of restaurant that you're always looking for, but rarely find... I would come back just for the unbelievable coffee that I was served, I'm not talking about even one of their specialty coffee either, I'm talking about their normal brew, incredible, I don't normally drink 4 cups of coffee in the matter of an hour and a half in the am, but I did on 17 September when I came back down to Clearwater... The crêpe that I ordered for breakfast was simply delicious, #1 Fla. cousin, said her croissant breakfast sandwich was really delicious ... It's hard to choose from their dessert case, but we chose, and split a delicious pastry called a Mont Blanc (pastry, cream, and raspberries) heaven on a plate... We're coming back for dinner when MDF comes down next week... read more

Absolutely the best authentic French food you can get in the area, high-quality everything. The dining hall is very simple and not fancy at all but the quality of the food and the pastries are spot on 100% perfection. read more

Delightful pastry and breakfast cafe nestled in a strip mall. French owned, the proprietor is welcoming and helpful in selecting mouth watering pastries. Go early before they sell out. So Good! Our breakfast and service was top notch. A wonderful Saturday wake-up to start the day. Ten out of ten. read more

Amazing pasties! We are going to have to come back for the dinner. The owner is wonderful, personally greets us. I love supporting local food, but Chez David is a must try! read more

A slice of Paris in Clearwater! Such a cute spot in a small strip center. It's quaint like a diner, with pastries to die for. I had an egg, bacon, and cheese croissant that came with fruit and a side salad. It was a fried egg and the cheese was Swiss so a bit of a twist on a traditional breakfast sandwich, which I enjoyed. I had to add a chocolate croissant for breakfast dessert. So good! And the coffee was excellent. read more

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Outstanding food and service in a humble cafe with many pics of Paris . Worth a visit for you French pastry fix read more

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I really like this little cafe! The breakfast crepe is very tasty and the fried potatoes (aka french fries) are freshly made. Decent coffee. Good quality, not the same old same old. read more

This is a little hidden gem!!! Such great food and pastries. My personal favorite is the fruit tart! These guys are the nicest people. If you are a fan of French pastries, don't miss this place. You'll be glad you stopped in. read more

After a 4 star review by me two years ago, I decided to visit again. Most of my original review stands but some things got a bit worse. Service was hectic since there was only one server on a Sunday morning. My chocolate brioche was tough on the outside and soggy in the middle. I decided to try the French toast--a mistake. It was also soggy in the middle and inedible. I asked the server for anything else to replace it and received a croissant which was good. The accompanying fruit is still a pile of cheap melon and a bit of pineapple. The owner worked the register when I paid and he handed me a punch card that would give me a $10 credit after 10 visits. Needless to say, I threw it out. read more

Excellent food made to order. They really make you feel welcome. Pictures on the walls of Paris get you in the mood to travel. read more

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I had the ham & cheese quiche (with salad and fries), a raspberry croissant, and a creme pastry. All were fantastic. Baked beautifully and perfect. I can't exaggerate how good it was. Will always recommend from now on (and it was my first visit). read more

Even the simplest of meals there are so fresh, delicious, and clearly homemade with good ingredients-truly embodying what I think a French bistro is supposed to be about. read more

Chez David is the best. First time in and a lovely cozy ambiance. The food was very French. Delicious the owners are from French and they home make their dressing, but it's a secret. Very impressed. Clean and sweet. Awesome service as well. Can't wait to try more of their pastry's, and yes they fly our American flag so welcome to these grateful small business owners. Highly recommend this sweet spot. read more

"A Bistro in a Strip Mall? Welcome to Clearwater's Passport to Paris" You ever stumble into a place by accident and suddenly feel like you just walked through a wormhole into another country? That's Chez David. Tucked unassumingly in a Florida strip mall (because of course it is) , Chez David is ostensibly a French bakery. But don't let the French Bakery signage fool you -- this isn't just a patisserie. This is a full-blown bistro with a menu that'll make you weep softly into your brie. I ordered a smoked salmon and brie omelette -- yes, brie -- fluffy as a Montmartre cloud and bursting with flavor. I considered licking the plate, but decorum (barely) won out. And for dessert? I had something called Desire Cake, whose key ingredient is a thing of legend known as hazelnut ganache mousse. I'm not entirely sure what it is, but eating it felt like a cake went to Normandy, fell in love with a jar of Nutella, took a sabbatical in the Alps, and came back fluent in decadence. In other words -- amazing. But here's the real secret ingredient: David himself. The man behind the name is ever-present, circulating like the maître d' of your dreams -- introducing himself to tables, checking in with staff, orchestrating the experience like he's hosting you in his own living room. It's the kind of genuine care you just don't see anymore, especially not at places with prices this reasonable and portion sizes this generous. This isn't fast-casual, this is French-casual, where you're treated like family, not just a guest. And for one magical meal, you'll forget you're in Florida entirely. Final word: Go. Eat the omelette. Say bonjour to David. And whatever you do, don't skip the Desire Cake -- it's the kind of pastry that rewrites your dessert standards forever. read more

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This place is a little out dated but the newer owner is working on that. I believe it's family owned. Immigrants from France and oh so friendly. Breakfast was great and they also have a bakery!! They brought a little of their culture to breakfast (salad homemade French fries) which we did enjoy. Owner waited on us and took good care of us. Perfect example of someone coming to our country and wanting the American dream. He has even taken the time to learn our language. We are not locals but sure glad we found this place by mistake as we were headed to the donut shop in same plaza. Would be my spot if we lived here!! read more

Tucked quietly around the corner from my home is a tiny French restaurant that feels like a secret whispered from one lucky diner to the next. It's the kind of place you almost want to keep to yourself -- very unassuming with a super casual diner style vibe yet the food is so extraordinary that you can't help but tell everyone you know. Prior to tonight, I had only done brunch of quiche and coffee but tonight my husband and I enjoyed dinner with chez David and it did not disappoint!! The menu is small, but every dish is crafted with an attention to detail you rarely see anymore. I had the goat cheese chicken pasta and my husband had the carbonara. Both were amazing Each plate feels like it was made by someone who genuinely loves food and sees cooking as an art. They don't have a liquor license (yet) but feel free to bring in your own bottle and they will be happy to serve it without a corkage fee. Be sure to make a reservation as the place is tiny and seats probably 30 max. Trust me! You will love it! read more

I'm sorry to write this because as a small business owner I understand this will have some sort of negative impact on their business. However, I feel like I owe a warning to yelpers, just as I would appreciate one. This was probably the worst breakfast experience food wise my family has ever had. The service was great, the place is nice. The food was a joke. My wife loves eggs benedict, gets them all the time. Muffin, poached egg, ham, Hollandaise sauce, pretty standard right? Her order was a piece of hard bread, an overcooked FRIED egg and what appeared to be melted american cheese at first glance but turned out to be some kind of sauce. 2 bites, plate pushed away. I got a Croque Monsieur that was 2 pieces of bread with a little ham and drenched in sauce. I ate half because I was starving. It was bland and soggy. My two adult daughters both took a bite of their meals and pushed them away. Coffee was really good, fries were beautifully presented and decent, salad was pretty good. Maybe we caught them on a bad day (Sat at 11:00Am) but someone named Dave (with a french accent) was in the kitchen so I don't know. Regardless I will never go back, but the meal (especially the benedicts) will live in my family history forever. read more

Delectable pastries and meals! Loved the breakfast sandwich! Felt like I was in Paris except the service was wonderful.

We love going Chez David. Breakfast and lunch are simple and delicious. The pastries are made there, fresh every day! Saturday night you can have French comfort food with your own wine. The owners are friendly and fun to be around. We go as often as we can. Great place! read more

We Had breakfast here and it was really good. The service excellent and very reasonable The patisserie counter was amazing

Update: Jan 2025 Under new ownership and new name. Everything is as good. All made in house and still one of my favorite when I am in the area. read more

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Visited for the second time today. I highly recommend this place. The breakfast menu it wonderful. Their fries are the best I've ever had. My big problem is that I live close by and the temptation to just drop in and get more fries is very strong! The French couple who own Chez David are exceedingly friendly, engaging and accommodating. Don't miss out! read more

The owner and his wife are the sweetest couple. The cafe was decorated so cute with all things French. The food was really good! 10/10! The sweetest gesture was, as our little family was leaving, the owner packed us 4 freshly made croissants and even ran outside to help take our picture. Thank you for being so kind! From WI! read more

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I love sweets but I only eat them once or twice a week. They have to be amazing. I found a new French Bakery. They are amazing. Below is my review. . Chez David 1469 S Belcher Rd Ste 33764 Clearwater, FL 33764 . They make the best French Cream Donut in the world. It is light and fluffy and filled with a huge portion of vanilla cream. All chefs have their secrets recipe but I think their cream is so good because they use real mascarpone cheese. Light fluffy and amazing. Often, after eating sweets, I feel over full or bloated. These leave you feeling like you ate healthy food, I think that is because of good ingredients and they are not too sweet. . David and his wife are very nice people. Very accommodating. . Now onto the tiramisu. Oh, my God, pure pleasure. Not a large portion but every bite was so amazing. It was smooth and silky, not too sweet, not too much coffee, just perfect. . It is a cute little French café. . And the croissants were the best I have ever had. The chocolate desserts were too sweet for me. But the others were in the category of the best I have ever had. . Love this place! read more

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Breakfast overcooked eggs, undercooked bacon. Disappointed. Based on other reviews I was so excited to go.

Place was great, from the warm greeting to the amazing food and service. Tried a few things, but the tiramisu was hands down the best ive ever had in over 5 decades! read more

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Food, service Ambiance all excellent and the owners are so wonderful We love this place. Eat there often

great follow up at this location to Flying with Jerome. Very friendly, great food.... and wonderful pastries. We live a distance away but often find a way to make the detour.... worth it read more

This delightful little French bistro has had a series of owners since Jerome sold. Finally, a French couple has taken the reins, and the service is good, as well as the food. I had taken this restaurant out of rotation because of the inexperienced owners. Service was abysmal, sometimes just non-existent. But great food is back and this charming French couple is serving it up with a fun attitude. It's definitely back on my list! read more

So good every time. Hand made french fries fresh daily. Mushroom crepe. Delicious. All the pastries are the best. This is fresh and delicious real food. read more

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Stopped in for breakfast last Saturday and was blown away by the friendly staff and delicious pastries/breakfast sammies. Family owned and operated, the owner took his time walking us thru the true French classics so we could take a couple of treats on the road. We will 100% be back. read more

This place is so good - it's unreal! My friend took me there and it was just an incredible experience. It is family owned place - they are actually French and they cook and bake themselves. I had their ham and cheese croissant that comes with a huge portion of real French fries and a salad - it is basically a meal. I also had their onion soup - it was delicious. The atmosphere is very cozy and the owners are so kind and welcoming - it's like visiting your family. I would recommend this place to anyone. This is not to mention extremely reasonable pricing of everything they have to offer. It does not get any better than this! read more

Yelp asks what went well here...everything!!! The food is absolutely delicious! Service is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Ambiance is like a quaint cafe. I've been here several times, consistently perfect each time! I've also brought a variety of their pastries to several gatherings...each time guests and hosts alike make me promise to bring them again for next gathering! Love this wonderful gem and highly recommend!! read more

AMAZING restaurant! Legit French cuisine, pastries, and desserts. Plus, the couple that owns this restaurant are such great people, and it's easy to see their passion for great food, people, and experiences. If you haven't checked this place out, you're seriously missing the boat. read more

Chez david - Raspberry croissant, almond croissant, and elephant ears - Bakeries Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

We love this place! The food has a French flair and the pastries are the best. We drop in for lunch and have not had a single disappointing meal. read more

Excellent bakery, I am from France and I was sooo delighted that they make religieuse. The pastries are excellent!! I can attest, they are authentic, i am so glad this bakery is here. Service was great too, i don't understand why people are complaining, if people are new, give them some time, don't be a Karen! read more

Chez david - Coffee éclairs, religieuse(not found anywhere), pear tart - Bakeries Near Me - Clearwater, Florida