Great food. Great service Scallops we're perfect. Must try this new place in Encinitas Paella was fantastic and the tartare was amazing. read more

I kept reading about how great this place was so naturally I had to go and try it out! It's located in Encinitas, California which is a cute and cozy beach town located in North County San Diego . I saw so many great reviews on Tik Tok, but I also knew I had to take it with a grain of salt because some of the reviews are not authentic. So, it was a Friday and I did not have to work. I thought why not have a bite to eat at this place and also try their Iced Matcha lattes out . I headed up to Encinitas for lunch time . When I arrived I was wondering about the parking situation and hoped I would find a spot which I did because this place is located inside a mini shopping area with a parking lot. I did see a one-hour parking spot that I quickly grabbed that was close to the cafe and bistro. Upon walking up to the bistro, I noticed there were many patio tables outside. It was designed just like a Paris cafe that you would imagine. It was busier outside than inside. They had it decorated Paris-themed with French plates on the wall, mirrors, and photos . I walked right up to the cashier and the man behind the counter named Dan was so pleasant and helpful he took my order right away as I explained I only had an hour with the parking. I ended up ordering a BLT and a Strawberry Iced Matcha latte. It did not take very long to get my order, maybe ten minutes if that. The sandwich was fresh and flavorful and my Matcha tasted like genuine ceremonial-grade Matcha. The strawberry really added a wonderful sweetened taste to it. I really enjoyed my food/beverage, the service, and the ambiance immensely . I felt like I had traveled to Paris while still being in Encinitas. Dessert lovers: If you crave fresh and from what I hear delicious pastries, they have their own bakery so try them out! I did not try any because I am on my fitness plan and was good. I can't wait to go back and try their French Onion Soup! I highly recommend this place! read more

See all

Get yourself to this awesome new restaurant now and go for dinner! Not only is it cute inside but the food is tremendous. We were 2 of only a handful of customers for dinner tonight. This place should be over flowing with people. The service was very good and the food was FANTASTIC! The portion sizes were good and the prices reasonable. The lobster ravioli as an appetizer could have easily been a full entree with a salad or side veggie. It had so much lobster in it and was the best I have ever had. The sauce was to die for. The price was very reasonable. We had the brussel sprouts which were delicious and they came with a ton of carmalized very thick home made pancetta. We got it on the side and there was so much we could have taken it home for leftovers. I had the linguine vongole which was very tasty. My only minor criticism is that it could have had a little bit more sauce to it - I like my Vongole with a bit more moisture (needed a touch more of the white sauce). The macarons were delicious and moist. The other desserts looked amazing but we were too full to try any others. To the management: One issue that may be keeping them from getting more people for dinner is that their website does not show the dinner menu. I wasn't sure they even offered dinner but they were open until 9 pm so I was confused. I actually went in to ask one day to find out. They have a lovely dinner menu and they are definitely open for dinner so please spread the word. I want them to stay in business because they have great food. PLEASE ADD YOUR DINNER MENU TO YOUR WEBSITE! Looking forward to returning as there are many more things on the menu I want to try. read more

This place is definitely cute inside...I guess the decor got all the seasoning. We ordered the honey lavender latte, Brie omelette, smoked salmon Benedict, and lobster bisque. The "honey lavender" latte tasted like a regular cup of coffee that forgot it had a personality. The Brie omelette was so bland it made plain toast seem adventurous. The smoked salmon Benedict and lobster bisque were...fine. Not terrible, just nothing to write home about. When I mentioned that the food was bland, our waitress responded with a heartfelt "OK." Then a bee started aggressively auditioning for the role of restaurant security. I let her know about that too, and once again: "OK." The gentleman waiter was kind, so points for that. Overall, $66 for food that forgot salt exists and customer service that treated both bland food and an attack bee with the same level of concern? I'll pass. Cute place, disappointing meal, and not somewhere I'd return. read more

See all

We walked with our friends from Del Mar to Encinitas, had brunch here, and then walked back. What a find! We all loved our food, seating is cute, and service was attentive. I LOVE eggs benedicts and normally order these when eating out for brunch. This one was especially good. The English muffin was toasted but still chewy in a nice way, the eggs were perfectly poached soft, there was a generous amount of avocado and salmon. I love how they cook with avocado oil. My husband ordered these abc omelette, which he loved. We were all happy eating here. read more

Mon Cheri Cafe & Bistro - Salmon eggs benedict - French Near Me - Encinitas, California

Incredibly cute bistro in a great spot with great food. They offer lunch very early which I really liked, was actually able to order a French onion soup at 9:30 AM! Can't say that about many places! Our server was very kind and attentive, and the food came out really quickly. It was extremely clean and we even got to pick our own seat. Can't wait to return. read more

See all

This place has recently opened, thought we'd come in for the first time and give them a try. The first thing you see is the lovely ambiance. The café is so quaint, every attention to detail has been considered, even the cutlery and glasses they use are exquisite. The bakery counter looks mouthwatering, it's also nice that they have a few gluten free deserts available. I did mention that maybe serving bread with the entrees would be a nice addition, even better would be sourdough baguette so it may be available to some gluten sensitive individuals. The service was fantastic, our waiter was so nice and welcoming. Our food, as you can see from the pictures was also FANTASTIC. The chicken was cooked perfectly, the salad with the fried goat cheese was such a nice compliment and of course, you can't go wrong ordering French onion soup, one of my ultimate favorites. I can't wait to come back and try some other dishes on the menu, this place is amazing. read more

See all

We are so happy this restaurant opened. The food is really good and authentic. We got the lobster ravioli which was fabulous. It came with garlic butter bread. Then we got the Caesar salad which was very fresh. Excellent dressing. Then I got the coq au vin which I lived and my husband got the chicken ballotine. Flavor was very good. We then for dessert got the mini fruit tarts. Yummy. Will get that each time! Perfectly hit the spot. I really appreciated the classy cutlery. Makes the food taste better. Kevin our server was great. We will make this a regular goto in Encinitas. read more

See all

This place is super cute. It was very nice also before when it was another French bakery or restaurant long ago. Easy to find parking. easy to find a table inside or outside. Very clean, elegant lines, very Parisian style...but the food is nothing special. I had the salmon benedit and the eggs were kind of cold when arrived to the table and think it was too pricey for what the dish was. I should have stick to the pastries that look amazing. Cappuccino was good but I would have preferred also hotter. Service was super nice, especially the girl with the updo so adorable and attentive. It seems to be the ideal brunch place for girlfriends as there is so much space and there is the French charm factor and decor that looks so nice in pictures. read more

This place is SO good!!! Both service and food were amazing! My mom and I were served by Gretchen and Fernando assisted and both were so helpful and had a great vibe! I really appreciate when staff can give helpful, nuanced recommendations for food and almost insist you try certain items that they know you'll enjoy! Ask them about their French toast options if you go! I got the croissant French toast but they were telling me the crème brûlée is amazing as well! Also last thing such a nice interior I felt like I was in France when I entered! read more

See all

Cute new bakery in Encinitas in a cool strip mall and thru have a few gluten free pastries that look amazing! Definitely busy here it was great and they have a lot of cappuccino drinks too! Here's the menu so order and enjoy read more

See all

Great addition to the throving restaurant scene in Encinitas! We loved the Cab Cakes, the ravioli, the French Onion Soup was delish and the Lobster Bisque was creamy and decadent! We'll definitely be doing Mon Cheri again soon! read more

This place is so cute! The atmosphere is beautiful and the food is amazing! My server Adam was so nice and friendly too! I'll definitely be back! read more

Mon Cheri Cafe & Bistro - Goat cheese salad - French Near Me - Encinitas, California

See all

Good location and diverse menu. But the service needs work. They mixed up our order (getting sides confused between two people) and forgot to put my order in. By the time my food arrived, the rest of my group had finished eating. It was probably 20 mins later. Not sure if the server is new or their system needs work, but they weren't that busy so it shouldn't have happened. On weekends when it's busy I can't imagine how messy it gets. Food was OK and we will give them another shot in the future. read more

Excellent breakfast. Great service. Good coffee. Have omelette and waffles and smoked salmon croissant , really good. Lots of parking. Go, it's worth the trip. read more

They just opened this place up and my wife caught it randomly. We dropped in for a late Sunday lunch. Service was solid and the Staff is genuinely happy to be here. We happened to sit next to Grechin (spelling?) who works for the company (bit was having a meal before leaving) and she shared why she love this company. Integrity of food quality was a key thong I heard (she didn't say it specifically but it was clear). A French place for folks who need to manage their carbs/gluten is rare. Lots of non-bread options. The food was clean, simple, and amazing. The Steak (and eggs) was HIGH quality, tender, and delicious. The doors open are inviting but make the wall seats kind of a wind tunnel. Perfect for Sunday in Encinitas but could annoy some. Not bad but anyone who doesn't enjoy eating semi-outdoors may not like it. Great experience for any length of time operating but for the first week they nailed it! We hope they do really well! We are in this area all the time and will be eating here a LOT. read more

2nd time dining here, this time for dinner. Food was excellent and we had a great recommendation on wine from Mika. But service was awful. We had a new server (2nd day) so I would expect some stumbles but she knew absolutely nothing about the menu. She also never got us silverware. Our food came before we had silverware (had to ask twice as our food sat there getting cold) or our wine. Had to flag down the server for our bill. She never came back to check on us. Saw other patrons having problems too. Also saw people waiting at the hostess stand with no one there to help even though there were several employees chatting inside. We ordered the beef Bourgogne which according to the menu was supposed to have Brussel Sprouts. It did not. I really want to like this place, as I said, food was delicious. But they need to step up their game if they want to make it in Encinitas. Lots of other options. read more

The Eiffel Benedict was amazing and the Latte was on point. The wait staff was very helpful and I can't wait to return to try out one of their delicious looking pastries. read more

Mon Cheri Cafe & Bistro - Eiffel Benedict and a Latte - French Near Me - Encinitas, California

Maybe this place hits harder when you haven't just been to Paris. Was craving a Nutella banana crepe, got a Nutella strawberry crepe with just a slight drizzle of Nutella. My crepe was paper thin, maybe 6-8 inches in diameter. I know we're in Encinitas but a little extra flour and Nutella would have gone a long way for $17. read more

Everything is fantastic, the food, the staff and the ambiance. We've eaten breakfast there twice and will be returning for dinner! It's nice to go to a restaurant where the staff is friendly and concerned about the customer. And there is parking...wow! read more

Surprisingly great find. The experience was superb. Unbelievable food , service and Atmosphere. Can't wait to get back. read more

We happened upon this great place and were so impressed. What a lovely, very french cafe. We got a salad with brie toasts and were able to share. Very generous portions. Coffee was wonderful as well. read more

Ordered pancake, omelette, ms mairsellie crepe, coconut cake and eclair plus two cappuccino. Eclair was okay the rest was very good. Our server was friendly and efficient. Overall we had a great father's day. Will come back. read more

Loved the whole experience! We were going to go to Bistro du Marche for a special occasion but decided to support local after visiting for breakfast on Monday. Food was excellent! Lobster ravioli and crab cakes to share, boeuf bourguignon, coq au vin and onion soup for mains. Server was very attentive. As for ambiance, reducing the lights and turning on the music a little earlier would be great. Will definitely return!! read more

Such a lovely spot that just opened! I tried the Quiche Lorraine and the double espresso latte. Both were delicious. I'll definitely be back to try some of the pastries read more

See all

Delish, fresh food and nice staff! Both the inside and outside of this restaurant were very cute and charming. It was very clean and the service was great. read more

Mon Cheri Cafe & Bistro - mediterranean salad and chicken sandwich - French Near Me - Encinitas, California

Maybe this is due to their just opening. One of us ordered the goat salad with chicken and asked to substitute salmon in place of the chicken. The waitress said OK. Imagine our surprise that we when were finished, the waitress brought out a piece of chicken and our bill reflected a $12 charge for the salmon. No one seemed to understand that maybe the restaurant made the mistake. Additionally , neither of use where impressed with the meal. read more

A wonderful café, good service, and delicious breakfast. A clean and pleasant place to enjoy friends for breakfast and dinner.

We were beyond pleased with our first visit to the new restaurant in the Lumberyard in Encinitas. We sat outside on the patio with our two big dogs in a lovely setting. We were there for breakfast but they're open also for lunch and dinner. My Brie omelette was delicious with the rosemary roasted potatoes. It was elegantly served and the overall service was exceptional. My Brie omelette was stuffed with spinach, fried onions, mushrooms and Brie and served with melted Brie on top with avocado and more spinach and mushrooms. I couldn't eat all of it! Good coffee too! We've added this to our "must-go-to" places for breakfast! read more

Mon Cheri Cafe & Bistro - Brie Omlette - French Near Me - Encinitas, California

I loved the ambience, gorgeous bistro. I ordered goat cheese salad and my husband had the savory crepe with pesto in it. I loved my salad and my husband really enjoyed his meal too. Service was superb. Happy to have this place in the neighborhood. We will be back. read more

Wow! Amazing food, ambience, and service! Love this place and highly recommended it! read more

See all

Lobster bisque soup was good. Le Parisien sandwich was very disappointing. When it says that the sandwich will come on a baguette, you'd think it'd come on a long, slender, crispy French baguette, not a square piece of bread that in of itself was not outstanding either. The ham in the sandwich was basically lunch meat. Not sure how a restaurant that claims to be French be so "off" on a classic French sandwich. Also ordered the Salmon Croissant. Unfortunately, another miss. Croissant had the texture of mass-made bread, neither warm nor flaky, and poached eggs were cold and quite small (appeared like only the yolk part of the egg made it into the plate). Was hoping for a casual but authentic French cafe meal, but left disappointed as nothing stood out. read more

The ambiance was wonderful. We sat on the patio at the high table and enjoyed the amazing view. The service was really good and everyone who worked there, that we interacted with were knowledgeable, professional, helpful, kind, and generous. We ate appetizers, main dishes, dessert, coffee, and wine. Everything was delicious! We ate everything and had no left overs,that's how yummy the food was. We will absolutely go back because Ma Cherie checks all the boxes!!! read more

Amazing food !!! I had spinach and mushroom crepes and buttermilk pancakes. Gretchen our server was very helpful. She made good recommendations. Passion fruit mimosa was refreshing. The interior is gorgeous ! There were so many selections I wanted to try. I will definitely come back. Wonderful addition to Encinitas. You must try it. You will not be disappointed. Best breakfast spot in Encinitas. read more

A friend and I had lunch at Mon Cheri and received great service and well-prepared food. I will definitely be back!

The servers are friendly and answered our questions. Food was top notch. This was our first visit and we plan to return often.

It was our 1st visit and we enjoyed the food, service, and the ambiance. We started with a glass of Champagne and it helped us to be transported to France. Croque Madame, traditional French sandwich, and the Miss Marceille savory crepe were delivered promptly on super hot plates and were both delicious. The portions were quite generous, enough to save 1/2 of it for another meal. We also shared the vanilla eclaire and it was fabulous. The house drip coffee was hot and had good flavor. Our host Todd was very attentive and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. We will be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

My wife works at the Offtrack Gallery across the patio, so we were keen to try out Mon Cheri. The art gallery's board of directors ate lunch there today, and I tagged along, and I think everyone was delighted with the experience. Verdict: Delightful, restful decor (in which you can actually carry on a conversation), attentive staff, very good food, and reasonable prices considering the high quality of the overall dining experience. read more

I had the french toast and it was absolutely delicious. The vibe is fantastic and the staff is really helpful/nice.

was disappointed to pay about $21 (with tip) for a tuna sandwich, which was fair. no water offered. cute outside.