Love their baked sourdough, but their Customer Service lacks big time!…read moreThe woman at the cash register was by the windows and didn't come to assist us till I asked an associate working in the back, to make a purchase. Bad, Bad CS

I'm so bummed out, I was looking forward to my salad. Just got home and opened my bag, I order over…read morethe phone ( mirage salad, no chicken) they forgot the blue cheese! I typically never get the cold chicken from here because it has a fridge taste but now I can't even enjoy my dinner. It will have to wait till I go out and get some cheese crumble.

This spot that was featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, and it definitely lives up to the…read morereputation. Ordered the New York style hot pastrami on rye with coleslaw and a Dr. Brown's Cream Soda. The pastrami was the highlight. Piled high, tender, and full of that classic deli flavor with just the right amount of richness. The rye bread held everything together well and had a nice bite to it. It's the kind of sandwich you have to take a second to look at before figuring out how to eat it. The coleslaw was fresh and crisp, a good balance to the sandwich, and the cream soda was cold and refreshing. Also ordered a slice of pistachio cake to go. Absolutely delicious. The place has that old school deli feel, busy but in a good way, and full of character. Service was friendly and efficient even with the crowd. Definitely a spot worth stopping at if you're in Palm Desert and want a proper deli sandwich.

We had a negative experience here last year, concerning the difference between British Kippers and…read moreDeli Kippers. Since we were in the area for an hour or so, we gave it another go. Service was excellent. Seated immediately and ordering minutes later. Got extra cream cheese on request and our coffees were diligently refilled. The main attraction was the pastrami sandwich. Totally to my wife's taste, extremely lean and stacked high. She had to take half home. I tried an omelette with corned beef and loved it. The everything bagel was perfectly acceptable, not too "bready." So: service good, pastrami good, and bagel good. Everything good about a deli is covered.

The artistry & Philippes passion for French pastry creation is evident in both presentation and…read moreabove all flavor. His customer service and warm personality evoke old world craftsmanship. With each bite, you're able to taste the individual flavors that make up the pastry that come together and create magic for the palate. We do not live in California but anytime we are passing the area, we will go out of our way to get some of the elegant and delicious works of art. Get there early, he ofen sells out well before noon.

Just tried this place. Good drinks, yummy pastries and great service. Hidden gem! Highly recommendread more

This will be kinda long...found The Baker's Wife brioche dinner rolls at quitting business sale at…read moreTip Top Meats in Carlsbad, CA. in 2024. THEY WERE AMAZING! Messaged the bakery, and they said the only place near me in Orange County where I could buy their products was at Frasier Farms in Oceanside. Bought them there for a little while, until the store stopped carrying them. I explained to the REAL Baker's Wife" that they would really have a market here, throughout Orange County, CA, and to "please" expand! Well, I haven't seen it anywhere, so I figured they went out-of-business. Apparently NOT!!! Knowing they sell at the Thursday night market/street faire in Palm Springs, and my favorite coconut cream pie is at Billy Reed's restaurant, YOU CAN BE SURE WE WILL BE MAKING A SEVERAL-DAY RV trip to the Palm Springs area! TRULY, I have been to Europe a number of times, including Paris, France, and the brioche dinner rolls were "right there" with the best Parisian bakeries! I can honestly taste them now.....

This bakery makes my favorite bread. THE BAKER'S WIFE bread is far superior to any other. Their…read moreCranberry-Walnut is habit forming. Breakfast is not the same without it.

We wanted to thank the team at Exquisite Deserts for making a stunning and delicious cake for our…read morewedding last weekend.

Last week I hosted a dinner at a restaurant for my husband's VERY special birthday. The entire…read moreexperience was over the top but the "icing on the cake" (see what I did there?) was the awesome cake designed and beautifully executed by Exquisite Desserts! I want to thank them, not only for a wonderful product, but for their professionalism and patience as I decided what it was I wanted for this auspicious occasion. Thank you for helping make the evening even more special!!!

Hi! I am staying in Rancho Mirage and went here cos a friend with me wanted a croissant. Turns out…read morethis place is a restaurant as well as a bakery, so we stayed and I had the croque madame and a super frothy cappucino. Friend said his hot chocolate and croissant were great. My sandwich was great. Told Marc the owner who served us, this is gonna be the best meal of my day. I got takeout with steak and eggs and the onion soup for my son (clearly I'm spoiling him). Both were really good and the steak was tender. All items recommended. I may have to go back over the next couple days before heading back to L.A.

Why is no one talking about this place?!!!…read more I can say this place is one of those rare finds you measure other meals against afterward. I stumbled on The French Corner while driving cross‑country, expecting another forgettable meal- and instead walked into what felt like an old‑world kitchen with a dash of current period wrapped in quiet romance. The room has a warmth and charm that you just don't see anymore: soft, unpretentious, intimate, like being welcomed into someone's home rather than processed through another restaurant. In a country where corporate dining has made every exit start to look the same, this felt almost unreal, like I'd slipped into a little pocket of time that somehow survived. We came in the morning and started with pastries, and that's when I realized this wasn't an ordinary stop. The pastries were next‑level: delicate, rich, clearly made with quality ingredients and real care. You taste butter, you taste texture, you taste intention. It was one of those moments where you look across the table and both of you know--you've found something special. We were so impressed that we didn't just talk about coming back; we had to come back that same day for dinner, which they've only recently started serving again since covid, and it felt like being let in on a secret. The food carried that same homemade soul the pastries promised--deep flavor, thoughtful seasoning, nothing rushed, nothing generic, fresh vegetables etc It was the kind of meal where conversation lingers, bites are shared, and you suddenly realize hours have slipped by without you noticing. There's an intimacy here that no chain restaurant can manufacture. As someone who's spent years chasing good food from the road, I can say places like this are heartbreakingly rare--far and few between, and fragile in the best way. I already know I'll be pining to return, measuring future road trips against the hope that I can swing by again. If you're anywhere within reach, don't wait or assume it'll always be there. Go now, sit down, and experience it while you still can.

Came in here for the first time and picked up some pan dulce. A great selection and decently…read morepriced. I got 10 for around $12. They also serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, but I will give it a try next visit. The store is nice and clean, and has a good amount of seating with an outdoor patio. Also the girl behind the counter was very friendly. My only warning is that the parking lot is tiny so be prepared to park like a pro, or find a spot on the street.

Prices have gone up even though they're still low due to the establishment being cash only. It's…read morealways busy here. This morning, 4 people cut in front of me to order because a friend was there so they got in front of me with him. Burrito Mexicana was $11. Zero flavor & had eggshells in it. Seriously, what does this place have against salt?!?! The tacos also are flavorless. I don't understand why this place is always busy. If you're in the area, I would say stop in for the pastries or rice pudding. Skip the food.

Awesome spot here. Had stopped by after a resort vacation, and decided to try this highly renowned…read moredeli out. Sandwich was extremely fresh, felt genuinely authentic, and service was above par. Inside this deli, was pretty cool too. Felt more of an older fashioned type of vibe, which I enjoy more and more these days. Will hopefully be able to make it back out here soon enough. 5/5

This review is for the bakery…read more All three items we got were massively underwhelming. The tiramisu, the triple chocolate cake and the torte de la nonna. All were bland and dry and very disappointing. The deli looks solid and has some solid items stocked. Next time we will just grab some deli meat and cheese, but leave the cannoli... So sad. We really wanted to love this place.

Thank you so much for the beautiful cake for our birthday celebration. This is our first time using…read morePastry Swan and we will be back. I was quite nervous as to how the cake would turn out and when they opened the box it was perfect in every way! Exactly as I had wanted. And it tasted delicious! All of the staff here was very helpful and super nice, they even carried the cake to the car for us. If you are looking for a great bakery, I recommend Pastry Swan! A+++

Ordered my Birthday cake. I took in pictures and had a tasting. The staff went above and beyond to…read moremake sure my vision turned into reality. The Cake was beyond my expectations and taste tasted even better.