Food 3 stars - baked goods are good but are sometimes a little over baked. For 7 bucks the stuff should be perfect. However minus 2 stars - for the last 2 months the coffee machine has been broke. So unless you're an Americano fan ur SOL. Also, because they have to make Americano's the wait staff have to play with the espresso machine for every coffee order. Service 2 stars -staff is hit and miss. Sometimes they ignore people at the counter to do things not related to other customers. Generally very nice once they get to you. Need to at least acknowledge you and let you know they'll be with you shortly. Not pretend they don't see you. Ambiance 4 stars- small but cute. read more

The workers and customer service is great! The only thing I have to say is their sandwiches are a hefty price for the size/ingredients. I paid $18 for a turkey sandwich :( read more

Unfortunately, this place does not have good French pastries. We have tried them numerous times and each time, their pastries are over cooked and what should be supple is crunchy and dried out. I keep hoping that they will improve but I don't think I will be returning or recommending anyone to this bakery. read more

We were out and about and wanted a light lunch. I have visited this bakery before and love their bite size treats but never tried their sandwiches. My husband and I both got the tuna sandwiches made with herb flavored focaccia bread. I knew it was a hit when I bit into the sandwich and tasted arugula... I love arugula! The sandwich was flavorful from beginning to end and even though I initially thought $13 was steep for a sandwich, it was worth every penny. The ingredients and fillings were well balanced and absolutely delectable. read more

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Very good pastries and sandwiches ! Coffee and Chai were lovely! Easy place to sit with dog and relax. Close to the dog beach. read more

I love Darshan! These people know their lamination! Truly an authentic French-style bakery. Wonderful bread and sandwiches. Nice people.

We stopped by to get coffee. But looking at the menu, we decided to get a little nosh. So I ordered... 2 Large iced Bombay lattes Pesto pasta Tuna and artichoke sandwich Financier cookies The lattes took so long to make that we were done eating by the time our drinks were ready. read more

I was worried that the quality would suffer with the move but it has not! I compare Darshan with Arsicault, B. Patisserie and Tartine in SF and all others in SD. Amazingly great bakery!! Just wish they would make Kouign Amann. Your cheese croissant is epic. read more

Darshan Bakery - Darshan Del Mar has moved their kitchen from their Encinitas location to the Del Mar location. Love the kitchen! - Bakeries Near Me - Del Mar, California

Over priced and the baguette bread is not that great. I like Darshan as meeting point with some European friends when hanging out in Del Mar. I like the pre-made croissant sandwiches but too pricey and cold. I have tried all the pastries and the croissants are the best (not great as compared to other bakeries). I like the patio at the entrance with several tables and ocean views. Coffee drinks are ok. Again, I would expect more of what seems to be a French bakery but I am happy that it is there, in that location and a place to meet friends. read more

Delish! What an amazing pastry and place. The dough is so so tender. Definitely a place to stop by guys! Happy dessert! read more

Darshan Bakery - What an amazing French delish place. Yum. The raisin pastry is simply AMAZING. The dough is so tender. Happy dessert time - Bakeries Near Me - Del Mar, California

Wonderful local Del Mar bakery with an ocean view. The food, the food! Pastries, sandwiches (focaccia or baguette, all baked in house!!!), & quiches. All delicious, very fresh. Local coffee, fresh orange juice...great spot. Employees were very sweet to my family. Highly recommend. read more

Their ALMOND CROISSANT is AMAZING!! We stop by every time when we visit Del Mar area. Their ingredients are imported from France and mostly organic! read more

First time visiting and I already fell in love with the place. They have their own parking lot, they take credit cards, the staff was super courteous, they offered me a free sample of their focaccia mmmm (chef's kiss). They have indoor seating but I took advantage of our lovely weather (73° in July folks) so I sat in the patio, in the shade and looking at the ocean. Service was prompt despite being a busy moment. They use a lot of organic and in-house made ingredients. I love that they have a glass partition so you can watch the bakers work. Sorry my picture of the food isn't that great but I forgot to take one before I started eating haha. Also, bonus points for having a water bowl for pups AND they have a sign stating that the patio is "public seating area, no purchase necessary" very kind of them. read more

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The yelp reviews about the almond chocolate croissant is all true! Because it's located in beautiful northern San Diego, be mindful of parking. The lot is small and fast cars are the street read more

Darshan Bakery - Almond Croissant, pear tart, Chocolate Eclair - Bakeries Near Me - Del Mar, California

Love it!! Friendly crew.. excellent coffee and pastries I drive 25 miles to have breakfast twice a month.. read more

Wonderful selection and atmosphere!! The service was wonderful and I enjoyed the great selection that was available. Coffee selections were also excellent. I've also ordered holiday pastries, which have been outstanding. read more

They leave their open sign on even when they're not open yet which unless you know when they open it is a waste of your time because you stop and the doors are locked. read more

Food was decent. Got an iced Indian chai and a caprese sandwich. The sandwich was good until I found a hair in my food. They refunded me for the caprese, but still disappointed. read more

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We absolutely love this spot! I have been taking my girls to Darshan monthly after a local appointment and each time have been met with inviting staff, exceptionally good baked goods and a perfect warm beverage. I took my girls this morning during a gloomy spot and ended up having a wonderful connection with Casey, the owner, after she came out behind the baking window (a really fun experience to watch them bake!). She was attentive, kind to both me and my girls and further solidified why this spot is so beloved for our family. Would recommend for a coffee dates and a predictably wonderful cafe/bakery experience anytime! read more

The baked goods are amazing. I had the chocolate croissant and the cinnamon roll. So great! Soft and delicious. I did heat them both up a little at home. read more

Overpriced & underperformance. I went to this bakery to purchase surprise morning pastries for my daughter's family. The pastries averaged almost $6 each. Despite reading back my order, we received a couple wrong croissants. All of the pastries were small and with very small amounts of featured ingredients, eg chocolate, fruit, etc. A very disappointing experience--"fool me once..". This bakery would do very poorly in my hometown in comparison to the size, quality & price offered by local bakeries. Photo of "chocolate croissant". read more

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Small selection, and what they have is mediocre at best. I've had way better eclairs for half the price. The 2 stars are for the selection and the quality. I didn't factor in the service, because I don't really care if the workers are snooty (they are). But if that sort of thing bothers you, that's another reason not to go here. read more

Only French Bakery items. Nothing gluten- Free. Friendly staff but they looked at me like I have two heads when I asked if they made anything gluten-free. The Mango Lassi was good. read more

Picked up my wonderful provisions for the weekend along with the terrific house blend coffee. I love how you can also see the bakers at work, and the patio area buzzing with locals out for their morning walks. Parking is easy too. read more

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Our friends gifted us a box of these goodies. The blueberry scone was scrumptious and buttery. The kouign-amann like pastry was covered in caramelized cinnamon goodness! The almond croissant was also a memorable treat! The plain croissant is also buttery and flaky! The portions are giant and great for sharing. We'll be sure to stop by for a visit! read more

This is a great new French Pastry shop that offers more than just pastries, because they also offer petite sandwiches, quiche, and spinach pie! I had the Classic French with brie, arugula, tomato, and balsamic on a French buttery croissant for $10. I loved all the components but it would of been much better if they would of made the sandwich to order, instead of grabbing it from the cold case, because you know what, the sandwich was cold. To cold in fact that the croissant lost its soft and buttery texture. Don't get me wrong, the sandwich was quite good, but it could of been much better. I would not take long slice a fresh and warned croissant, apply to brie slices, tomatoes, arugula, and the drizzle of balsamic on the fly. I would go this route in lieu of storing them in the chilled display case. The cafe au lait was very good. It was bold in flavor yet smooth all the way through from beginning to end. The staff were all very nice. The bakery offers a lot of good space inside and outside. read more

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At $6.95 I was hoping that the Apple Turnover will be something better than "okay", sadly that was not the case. They do say that they use only organic ingredients, however, I still had some minor heartburn after eating it. I do appreciate that they are trying to keep the place super clean and provide you with hand sanitizer. What I think would've made the apple turnover a bit better is if it was a bit warmer, maybe a bit more buttery and/or some cinnamon on top or mixed in the apple filling. read more

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This is a nice little neighborhood spot On the main drag Outdoor seating Service was good and prompt They are doing almost the best they can in Covid times. There is a sign saying some employees do not where masks for health reasons. Nope. Good news is that employee was not there. They need some dots on ground and prompts for safety. Never felt unsafe. They do have very legitimate French baking going on here. Very good stuff Lattes well executed. I will keep coming back and may go to 5 if they clean up protocols read more

Delicious pastries, i wish they had a breakfast sandwich. The egg sandwich is more of a lunch entree. Great options, fresh squeezed OJ, nice little patio. Super over priced and employees should pull up their mask to cover their noses. read more

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An amazing bakery with so many different pastries. I would eat there every day if only I lived close enough!

Pleasant place for beverages to relax after walking around the beach at SeaGrove. Nice patio for feeling the sea breeze.

Have driven by the place but have never stopped. Everyone was really nice and helpful. The almond croissant was DELICIOUS! read more

Darshan Bakery - Almond Croissant. So yummy. It was a bit of buttery flakey deliciousness! - Bakeries Near Me - Del Mar, California

We ordered two quiches. I had the Lorraine and the crust was nice and flaky, but very oily on the bottom. The taste was good, but the texture of the egg inside was not right, too wet. My husband ordered the Florentine, and said the texture of his was fine. Unfortunately, he became ill shortly after, perhaps from the spinach in his. We won't be returning. read more

I'm disappointed in this place, the service was sad, the pastries are average to below average and feel overpriced for the quantity you get. The coffee was watery and flavorless. I can't recommend Darshan at the moment. read more

Patisserie is a sister coffee shop of Dashan Bakery (Encinitas), they just recently opened in Del Mar. The previous place didn't last long at all, we shall see if these guys will pull through. Prices are high, for example, an avocado open toast is $11. I ordered a mushroom quiche, tiny potion (or petite) is $8. I don't mind paying however it was so salty and the crust was extremely oily, i didn't enjoy it at all. The display had a few pastries like almond croissant and cinnamon rolls. i might be back, i wasn't really "sold" on what i saw on display. The outside patio is large and dog friendly. They have their own parking, which is very convenient. read more

Darshan Bakery - Latte and quiche (super salty) - Bakeries Near Me - Del Mar, California

The sign says French Bakery. I enjoyed the best Florentine Quiche I've ever had - spinach, Greyere, slightly crispy crust, moist. OMG read more

The baguette was not baked right. It was pliable and mushy inside instead of being crunchy and well baked inside. Coffee mocha had only the taste of strong bitter coffee, not enough milk and notaste of chocolate at all even after stirring it. Butter was not fresh smelling old! read more

Staff was great... food was great... owner gave me a high five... she was nice... croissants, if I spelled that correctly, were super delicious!!! read more

I really like the espresso here and $7 croissants.... They refused to heat up another customers sticky bun. They said the oven is too hot. Well maybe with the exorbitant prices, you can afford an oven that will suffice? Or at least not put all your pastries in front of an open door on freezing mornings with the wind on blast. Could use some tweaks for sure. I would love to try a sandwich but I don't care where that turkey is from, I'm not paying $15 for a pre wrapped turkey sandwich.. read more

Croissants and peach pastry were quite good. We came a few times. One of the servers we encountered was quite rude, but the other two were very nice. They have a nice outdoor patio. read more