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    French Bakery Cafe

    4.4 (63 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Amazing quality
    Syd G.

    We stayed in hotel across the street and were heading out of town to drive north and just happened to see this bakery. To satisfy sweet tooth we stopped by around lunchtime. The setup is really nice. You can sit inside or outside on the patio and enjoy the sun. I'm particularly fond of the fruit tarts and the one I picked out was amazing. My wife picked out a fruit gel that was special made. We had to let it thaw for 30 minutes, but it was absolutely delicious. The owner was inside very friendly guy and we sat and chatted with him for a little bit. If you like high-quality baked goods, you have to stop by here.

    Gabi A.

    Finally a French bakery we all love! My sister brought a bunch of goodies for my birthday party and they were all delicious! Can't wait to go to the bakery myself and check out all the goodies. The napoleon cake is the best we've had in north county!

    Ample outdoor space.
    Claudia W.

    We were frequent customers at the precious location in Carlsbad Village. We were unhappy to see the cafe relocate. We are wrong! The new location is definitely provides more comfortable outdoor seating, easy parking AND the same delicious fare. The new complex also offers other interesting buildings, and businesses with lovely, unexpected outdoor spaces. The architecture is very industrial, but the overall design speaks of a community gathering center. Give this location a try. We were impressed, especially since this is still a family business and does not have a chain store vibe.

    Raspberry Almond Tart - crushed almond filling so good!
    Susan D.

    This place is SO good. Though initially I was saddened that they took over the business space that used to be an Asian Fusion restaurant, sadness quickly turned to happiness! This is a contemporary-style French bakery that serves breakfast & lunch with coffee or wine and other beverages. We walked up to the register to order our food & beverages and got a number to put on our table. The employees were helpful and friendly. I've always appreciated and enjoyed the open layout of this place. There's really nice outdoor seating but inside is good too, still feels like you're dining al fresco. After ordering, our drinks came first. We had the Pistachio Latte and the Lavender Chai and OMG. The BEST we've had anywhere. Then we tried the Chicken Florentine Crepes and the French Onion Soup, both served with a spring salad. My oh my. It was absolutely delicious! Both were on point! Then, we had to get something sweet. So, we chose the Mango dessert (that was as big as a real one) and the Raspberry Tart. Both were good. We liked that they weren't overly sweet and had just the right amount of sweetness. The mango dessert was so light and fruity and the crushed almond filling in the raspberry tart just added an extra layer of goodness to an already delicious dessert. Overall, was a great experience and looking forward to going back!

    Cheese danish delicacy
    Rex A.

    Very friendly staff! Comfortable interior ambiance with ample outdoor seating as well. I had the cheese danish and the flavor profile was very lovely! The coffee was good and comes with an endless cup attribute () I'll definitely be bringing the wife back,

    YUM!
    Richard T.

    Oui! Oui! Oui! C'est super, c'est délicieux! This is exactly what this area has been missing, an outstanding French bakery and café. My better half has been picking up pastries here since they opened, and l've been consistently impressed by the quality. I finally stopped in myself this week and was absolutely delighted. The space is spotless, with a lovely outdoor seating area and one of the most beautiful pastry displays I've seen locally. I ordered a generous assortment of both refrigerated and baked pastries, and every single one was exquisite. The service was warm, friendly, and patient as I lingered...oohing and admiring every creation behind the glass. This place already feels like the start of a long, happy weekly ritual. In addition to the pastries, they offer a fantastic breakfast and lunch menu, excellent coffee, and even wine. Comme on dit en France : la vie est trop courte pour se priver de bonnes pâtisseries-life is too short to deny yourself great pastries!

    Maria M.

    I love desserts so I am always excited to try new places. This place has a variety of desserts and pastries. We tried a muffin, a fruit tart and the chocolate dessert in the picture. The muffin didn't taste fresh and the pastries on display also looked stale. The fruit tart was ok and the chocolate dessert was tasty but it costs $11 so I am not sure it's worth the price tag.

    Amazing coffee. I had an oatmilk latte. My husband tried the tiramisu cake which he also loved. Their prices are very reasonable. Employees are very nice and patient.

    Mediterranean omelet with taters
    Diane C.

    I was looking for a new place to have breakfast and saw this Bakery Cafe next to restaurants we frequent when in town. Everyone was welcoming and friendly. There were so many beautiful pieces of art (pastries) behind the counter that I'm sure we'll be back regularly for coffee and pastry to go. We ordered... Mediterranean omelette with taters. Crepes with Grandmanier infused cream Latte (hot and cold) Everything was delicious. My husband and I shared the food. It was a nice combination of savory and sweet. The decor is modern. Seating inside and outside. (Although they should water the plants outside). Restroom was unisex and clean. Looking forward to trying the pastries. Will definitely be getting some for my tea parties or get togethers.

    Mabel B.

    Been a few times now. Our favs are the apple tart, the chocolate eclairs and the raspberry mousse cake...amazing. All we're not overly sweet. They also offer breakfast/lunch items. Ordered an omelette and it was delicious. Easy parking in lot. You can dine in or out on the patio.

    Fruit tart and raspberry cake
    Sarah A.

    INCREDIBLE cake! Love their tart too, honestly wanted to try everything. It is tucked away so I wouldn't have noticed it if I wasn't looking for it but it is in a very calm/peaceful area. The staff was super friendly and helpful with flavor suggestions. Definitely will be returning to try some other pastries!

    Mango Pastry
    Dax B.

    Screw the ambiance & the service, while those were fine let's get to business. The raspberry pastry was phenomenal, I shoved it down my throat without utensils before exiting the parking lot, no cross section picture for you. I also finished the mango pastry in the same sitting. Highly recommend. $11.50/each

    Sarah K.

    The well-loved French Bakery from Carlsbad Village opened up their new location near Bressi! It's a quiet location (at least on the Sunday morning we went on) with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating plus a large parking lot. Friendly staff as always, yummy cakes and paninis, and a relaxing atmosphere. I love the ambiance here, and can see it as a great place to catch up with loved ones or even get some work/study done :)

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    Best croissants and baguettes anywhere. The pastries are excellent and good value. and very pet friendly

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    Pastries incredible. Worth every penny. Yum tried several. Hard to beat a real French pastry

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    11 months ago

    Did not enjoy ambience or food. They use some kind of cheap packaged maple syrup which is disappointing.

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    8 months ago

    Yummy and pleasant. Great place for breakfast before going out for a large lunch later.

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    10 months ago

    Yummy French pastries! But they also have good sandwiches. Casual environment that encourages you to just sit and enjoy.

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    11 months ago

    Great service and great food! Would definitely return and recommend! Cassien and Janet were so kind and helpful!

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