I'm surprised to see so many negative reviews for this place. My family stops here every year on our way to vacation. The coffee drinks are delicious. The scones are fresh and tasty. Today I had the apricot and it was lovely. My husband prefers the croissant sandwiches, which are also fresh and tasty. The owner has always been very welcoming and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like to sit there in the morning with a book while my husband is at the gym.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a little warm there sometimes but today I saw the owner close the doors and turn on the air-conditioning, so I think he's just being thrifty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We also shared a raspberry pastry that was dangerously delicious. I'm going to continue to come here every year because I appreciate real food that was cooked by a real person and didn't arrive at the coffee house in a plastic baggie for a warm-up. read more

La Boulangerie - Apricot scone and latte - Bakeries Near Me - Stockton, California

Not what I expected by the name of the restaurant. I came from the hotel across the street. I walked in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The display case was empty. It didn't smell like anything fresh was baking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They didn't have any air conditioning, just several fans.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was expecting a cute corner bakery with fresh baked goods. This restaurant was quite the opposite. It is more accurately described as a deli at best. Menu is limited with your choice of bread, deli meat, and the usual lettuce, tomato, and onions. For $12.00, it was a skimpy, very plain turkey croissant sandwich. No creativity or artisan sandwich-making, which was disappointing. If the croissant was baked fresh, I didn't get that sense while eating the sandwich. I chose this place out of convenience but I'm not sure I'd choose this place next time I'm in town. read more

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I visited La Boulangerie today, and it was so disappointing. For context, I fondly remember visiting La Boulangerie years (decades) ago, back when the croissants were perfectly flaky and filled with fresh fruit. You had to arrive early, as it was so popular that they sold out quickly. Those days are long gone. There cases are now empty, so you order without being able to see any of the menu items. After ordering, the server goes in the back, pulls a not fresh croissant from a rack, fills it with piped in, non fresh filling, and then microwaves it. The restaurant was mostly empty, and it was not welcoming at all. read more

It's 7:14 am, everything everywhere says they open at 7:00am (maps, yelp, etc). I called their number, no answer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Honestly, looking through the window, I can't tell if they are permanently closed or just not open today.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ‍ I don't know what's up, there are plenty of breakfast places nearby, this one is either permanently closed or not serious about their business, wish I knew. read more

La Boulangerie - Bakeries Near Me - Stockton, California

10.00 for this sandwich is so not worth it. Service is super slow. The owner didn't wear gloves or wash hands before making the sandwich. Gross! He was not friendly either. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place its self is run down looking and literally has no items in the cold cases.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not recommended! read more

La Boulangerie - Roast beef on their baguette. - Bakeries Near Me - Stockton, California

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Delicious sandwiches! I loved how my coffee tasted. Very fast and nice service. Simple and tasty

Had a lunch meeting a week ago here. It's an ok location. It's just kind of hidden away so I'm sure they would get more foot traffic if it was in a more busy area. Parking is ok. It's right across the street from the Hilton hotel. Inside the cafe is clean for the most part. I'm very picky about the vibe and atmosphere with where I'm eating at. The vibe here was slow. I did however hear that the gentleman who happens to be the owner was working alone that day. I felt bad because it was not a good day to be alone lol. It took awhile to get my sandwich. Their lentil soup is very good. I will have to go back again for that soup. However, I heard their croissants are very good as well and that they make the croissants themselves so I will definitely get a few the next time I go. read more

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Not a place I thought it would be, i had a chicken sandwich and felt sick after. I thought it was more like a bakery but was disappointed to see only a couple of cookies. read more

We ordered a breakfast sandwich, which was very tasty. However, I agree with all the reviews that their location is a little bit strange because it looks like this restaurant it's almost going out of business they do not have any freshly baked pastries, other than croissants, which is what they use for the breakfast sandwiches. It is also located in a shopping center. That is mostly empty. This is too bad because the breakfast croissant was quite good. read more

La Boulangerie - the interior of a restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Stockton, California

Terribly slow. The guy prepares sandwiches without washing hands either. Need to get more help there

We were trying to support small coffee shops, this place seems to be some kind of front. First the man is so rude, when asking a question he would walk away. The sandwich are ridiculously priced $10 for a croissant! There is nothing special about the coffee. Coffee is self serve like a gas station, half and half and milk only. The large is 12 ounces, for $3.95. The establishment is unkept. I had to give it one star but that is generous. Would NEVER RECOMMEND! I bought the coffee only because I had already poured the milk in this tiny cup read more

La Boulangerie - Large coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Stockton, California

Have loved this place since little! Highly recommend getting a turkey sandwich with everything, on a croissant. Sure, they aren't exactly like the ones at Costco BUT for sandwiches they are perfect. The woman at the counter was so kind and nice, ordered two of the above on a mid-morning after Christmas and waited probably less than 10 minutes. I've seen other reviews about the breakfast sandwiches and don't doubt those are good - definitely on my list to try when I return. Recommend! read more

Driving from LA to Redding, we found this little gem for lunch. It's not far off the I5 and the sandwiches were so fresh. The service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very friendly and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Purchased three croissants. All were like buns and not really flaky like a croissant. We tried the chocolate, apple and raspberry. These are not the croissants we're accustomed to. It was more like bread in a croissant shape with filling. Nothing was on display except wrapped cookies. Asked what they had and was told croissants. A display of croissants would have been helpful. read more

La Boulangerie - Raspberry croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Stockton, California

My review is based solely on their store hours. It is so inconsistent. I come here just for their overpriced croissants and they're never really opened in the morning at 730am when their hours are posted as opening at 7am. I take the chance of them even having croissants some days. I am here right now and it's 756am. Leaving now ‍ read more

La Boulangerie - I am here right now and it's 752am. Are you closed? Your hours are listed as opening at 7am. - Bakeries Near Me - Stockton, California

croissant sandwich was poorly made. [[HIGHLIGHT]]no wonder the place was empty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] there are better places to go to for lunch than here. read more

Being right across from the hotel I thought this would be an excellent place to try. While the owners were very nice on my visit...I couldn't have been more disappointed with the cappuccino. The milk was burnt, leaving a strange...layer??....on top of the milk-coffee underneath. The breakfast sandwich was... just okay? I was really disappointed when I heard her throw it into the microwave to heat it up....it wouldn't have taken too much longer to pop it into an oven to warm up, and I would have gladly waited for that. The croissant was semi-flaky, and overall pretty good, except the microwave really killed the whole thing for me as the cheese wasn't truly warm, except for the middle part.... the egg either for that matter. And the turkey was just your standard deli meat. If I go back, I will try a plain or a chocolate croissant per the previous reviews, and just a plain coffee. Do NOT order the cappuccino. The decor is sad and dated. I truly believe in supporting local, but I really hope this place turns itself around because I will be hard pressed to go back. read more

La Boulangerie - The ...layer??... on my "cappuccino" milk-coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Stockton, California

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Love the zucchini bread, kids always pick up a chocolate cookie to go, pair with a coffee and your set.

Ordered an iced white mocha. It was good. The place didn't have AC. Wouldn't come here to hang out in the summer time. Service was nice, but a bit slow. Its not the most welcoming place to have lunch or coffee. Has more of an "old school" vibe. read more

First time eating here and sandwich was very fresh and tasted good. I've had croissant sandwiches before but this by far was the freshest I've had read more

If you are looking for a beat up place with a grumpy gentleman who only serves brewed coffee, no milk alternatives, one or two pastries set out, no shade by the windows, loud machinery with alarms, and 1 plug to charge a computer, you are in luck! read more

There croissants are amazing ! Especially the almond one , one of my favorites of all . Can't go wrong with a scone and black coffee !

I wish I could rate/tell you how great the croissants were or how delish the rest of the menu items tasted but they didn't give me a chance. If expecting to have breakfast there at 8am was asking too much then my expectations are too high. Why? Let me show you: 11-3-18 @ 7:30 am - Walk over from the Hilton. Hours posted indicate it opens at 7:00am. It was closed. Not a soul in site. (Full disclosure the time changed the night before but we all had plenty of notice of the time change). @8:45am - I call and the man who answered says they are open but no croissants are ready. 11-10-18 @ 8:15 am - Walk over from the Hilton. No dice and no ham and cheese croissants either. The man there says they have fruit croissants available but nothing else. Bottom line folks is that I don't think this is truly a breakfast place and if you expect them to have any products for breakfast, don't. I am sure they do some things well once they do open. Lunch maybe? Advise is to call them and ask specifically what they have ready at that time but expect to be disappointed when they say don't have anything at all. Good luck! . read more

I can't understand 3.5 stars for this place. All staff was warm and welcoming, I ordered the 1/2 sandwich and 1/2 salad combo, paid 15 bucks. I can't believe the quality and size for the price. The Caesar salad was simple but had to have been one of the best I've had, really high quality dressing! The turkey sandwich on a croissant with everything was insanely good for the simplicity... you can really taste the quality of the ingredients and even though it was a "half", many restaurants would charge about 15 bucks just for that sandwich! Will absolutely be returning during my work visit read more

Walked in at 9:30 am thinking they would have bake goods maybe specialty coffee everywhere. The place looked run down and no one at the counter. Bake good shelves empty. Did I come too late in the morning? Can't make money if you have no products read more

The besttt croissants ever! The picture doesn't do justice but they are amazing. This is an egg/bacon and cheese croissant. Also the owners are really nice there. Really recommend going here for breakfast or any time of the day! read more

La Boulangerie - Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Stockton, California

Most delicious croissant sandwiches I have ever had!! Me and my family all really enjoy their breakfast croissants, my favorite being the one with pesto and ham! That paired with the iced white mocha is my go to :) And the owner is so sweet!! read more

This place was a favorite of my parents 20 years ago. They were so disappointed with how run down the place is now. The place theoretically opens at 8 but there are no pastries available till 9:30 at the earliest. Eventually I got a raspberry croissant and a ham egg and cheese croissant sandwich. Honestly a Dunkin' Donuts sandwich is much tastier. The raspberry croissant was ok but was dense and not at all flaky. The coffee was crappy, full of grounds and self serve out of a pump carafe. read more

HONEST HONEST REVIEW. The people who are giving less than 4 stars to this place are just delusional. This place has the VERY BEST CROISSANTS IN ALL OF STOCKTON. Let me say that again. This place has the VERY BEST CROISSANTS IN ALL OF STOCKTON. The plain is just fantastic. The first time I was able to really enjoy a croissant after I got back from Paris, France. After Paris, American croissants all tasted like cardboard until I found this place. Also their croissant sandwiches have VERY FRESH ingredients. The owner is very agreeable, respectful and professional. They also have a quaint meeting room of a nice size available to book for conferences. Excellent business model. For traveling foodies - Id say SK Donuts are #2 but theirs are covered in sugar glaze which Im not always in the mood for and sometimes theirs are burnt if you dont get them as soon as they open in the am. read more

Great sandwiches. Great service! Owner very cordial. Croissants are fresh, flaky and buttery.

La Bou serves some mighty tasty croissants I must say. I remember when I was a student at UOP I would come to La Bou every now and then on the weekend to get one of their delish raspberry filled croissants. TDF! Their sandwiches are quite good too. The decor is nothing fancy and is rather sparse. Just your typical go up to the counter, place your order and find a seat at one of the metal tables. That is not a bad thing by any means; it's just an observation. Some of the employees are not always real good about cleaning off the tables. I personally do not care to sit at a table with another person's crumbs decorating the table top. But then again, that's just me. ; ) read more

We has the two fried egg , cheese, and bacon on the most delicious croissants. The service was excellent and the owner personable. It is located across from the Tesla Supercharger. read more

Back in town after 15 years or so and ended up staying across the canal from La Bou. Went in on Saturday for a bit of nostalgia and there was nothing in the cases. Was surprised about that until I asked if there was anything left and the man says everything is left. Just too hot to move out from the racks yet. Got a chocolate and almond croissant for a decent price and headed out. There truly is a difference between what you get at Sbucks and here. While the chocolate croissants may be similar, nothing approaches the flake level of La Bou croissants. Also, their almond croissants are truly unique. I have traveled the world, with the exception of France unfortunately, and have not had anything similar or its equal. Hope to visit again the next time we are in town. read more

La Boulangerie - Almond and chocolate croissants. - Bakeries Near Me - Stockton, California

It looks like they've been around sine 83, and they had a clear local following at 2 when I came in. The chicken soup was pretty solid (might have been better if I had liked peas). The bread served with it was great, which is pretty important figuring it is a bakery. Considering this fact, I grabbed a almond croissant/pastry thing on the way out, which was quite excellent. Very casual decor/environment. Great local flair. Decent and simple fare. Excellent baked goods. If I frequented Stockton, I'd pop in regularly for coffee and pastries. read more

La Boulangerie - Chicken noodle soup - Bakeries Near Me - Stockton, California

Will I come here again? No. Food is completely and and ultimately 100% average. Overpriced for the portion size and quality you get. I could make something exactly the same at home. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing WRONG with the food and it tastes perfectly fine but there's nothing special about it either. I got the veggie sandwich and lentil soup for around $9. They didn't have any pastries left by the time we went, which was only about 12 pm so I guess go early? Won't come here again because it's over priced, nothing special, and portions aren't worth it. read more

La Boulangerie - Veggie sandwich and Lentil soup of the day - Bakeries Near Me - Stockton, California

I've been coming to La Bou for over 30 years. I've seen its up and downs. My most recent visit ws by far the most depressing. Many yrs ago ths place ws the "IT" spot. Lines were out the door; croissants and pastries warm and flaky; cappuccinos, mochas and real hot chocolate - they weren't a Starbucks thing. They were La Bou. People were always packed in and out of ths little venue. Families such as mine walked frm nearby homes wknd mornings for the La Bou experience. It ws nostalgic. Today it is dated and drab. Unwelcoming and stale. As is the new ownership. Holiday lights still hang outside...it's May! Our croissants weren't warm. Altho they were light, buttery and tasty. They weren't melt in your mouth fresh. I ordered a cappuccino as well. Ths tk some tm. I ws a bit frustrated w/the amt of tm it ws tkng. Curious I wnt bk into the restaurant to investigate. A woman cm a cpl mins after me. Apparently a regular. The owner chose to mk her drink before mine. Lvng me to wait even longer. WTH?! Needless to say, I wld nt be surprised if La Bou permanently closed its doors in near future. It wld be a tragic end to a grt era. However I believe a necessary one indeed gvn it's fabulous beginning. read more

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Today I had the absolute WORST tuna sandwich in my life. The owner put a tiny bit of mayonnaise on the wheat bread and then put chunks of raw tuna piled on the bread and that was it It was NOT a tuna salad sandwich mixed with mayonnaise and onions and relish Absolutely HORRIBLE a and a waste of $13. So disappointing. Never again read more

What is this? Suppose to be BLT. Just got to my office. Bread wasn't toasted and bacon was cold! $8 WTF read more

La Boulangerie - What is this? Suppose to be BLT. Bread wasn't toasted and bacon was cold! $8 WTF - Bakeries Near Me - Stockton, California

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This place is okay, nothing to complain about but it's nothing spectacular either. Stopped in because I drive by it all the time and needed something for breakfast. Got a large mocha and a chocolate croissant. The people here are very nice and welcoming, it's a clean, warm environment, but nothing about this place stands out. I can't say it's a place you MUST go to, but it's also not a terrible place to stay away from or anything. The croissant was good, flaky on the outside and tender, moist inside, good flavor. The mocha, on the other hand, could use work. It was very average, could have been sweeter, but it was palatable at least. Overall, I have no complaints, but I'm also not blown away by this cafe. I recommend going just to support a local business, though, and to meet the charming people who work there. read more

Excellent coffee and delicious croissant breakfast sandwich. Not a lot of variety or bake goods out in display, but can't beat the breakfast sandwich and coffee. read more