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Oh my. So many fantastic ways for me to ruin my diet; carbs, fats, sugars. Then wash it all down with copious amounts of caffeine. Cheers to that. O'Brien's has some killer baked goods but why stop there? They are also a full service breakfast and lunch joint with a dash of barista. Top quality baked goods, scrumptious savory eats and brain jolting coffee to wipe away the morning grog. Good food, good service and a great way to treat yourself, even if it means shoving that diet aside for one morning.
Pretty big selection. Quick service and they will ask if you want anything warmed up. A couple tables inside with a bathroom and they have covered tables outside as well. No pets allowed inside but ok outside. Got the pecan sticky bun. $8. Pretty good price. The frosting was pretty sweet and it was a little gooey which was great. We did get it warmed up and was perfect. The pistachio croissant was also very good. Flaky and buttery crust. Wish the pistachio flavor came through more but it was good. They had chocolate in it also and that was pretty sweet but good. I'd be back. They also have a rewards program. Good bakery at decent prices.
I came here for brunch with my friends. First of all, just a warning to everyone that the private parking lot is really small with not very many parking spaces. Don't be tempted to park along the street across from the cafe because you will be ticketed! The breads and pastries are good, but other food items on the menu are just ok. They bake their breads fresh on site, and sell them the following morning. One of my friends and I stuck around and saw fresh & hot sourdough loaves in their warehouse bakery so we came back inside and asked if they would sell the fresh loaves to us. They agreed and we were both happy. Pet moms and dads: They're very pet friendly!
Came here Saturday morning. It's located near industrial parks and there were decent parking spaces open with more in the back. We lined up for pastries and coffee. I didn't see the prices for coffee listed so I wasn't sure how much it was until I was paying for it. I got a cheese danish with ube Vietnamese coffee and husband got a large pecan sticky bun with a coffee au lait to go. There was shade seating outside, however, our toddler was being difficult so we went home to enjoy our goodies. The cheese danish is everything you'd want in a cheese danish. The flaky crust was buttery and the cheese filling was rich and slightly tangy from the cream cheese. My husband's large pecan sticky bun was ginormous. I sampled a bite and wow it was super sweet and tasted like a decadent cinnamon roll. I don't think I could eat more than a few bites. The ube coffee I had was strong and iced. Lots of ube flavor and not too artificial tasting. I don't think I'd get it again because I felt it was a bit pricey for $7.50. Overall, delicious pastries and I want to try more. It is on the pricier side but I can see why there were so many people on an early Saturday morning.
I'm always in the area so I finally decided to stop and try out O'Brians Boulangerie. It was mid week so there were no long lines at all. I went for some pastries/dessert only. I think the prices were decent. Not a huge selection but they did have quite a few things that caught my eye. I ended up with: 1. Bread pudding - I liked it. I mean it wasn't as good as mine but this wasn't too bad at all. 2. Fruit tart- needed a little more sweet to the crust. Sorry but Porto's tart is better. But I would get this again. The fruit was so good and the custard. 3. Red Velvet cupcake - needed a little more moisture or maybe mine was went fresh. Also the icing is pretty sweet and "stiff" I will return to try a few other things d or may e sit down and eat. This place gets extra points for the packaging. I love the Tiffany Blue box... FANCY haha.
First time here. The food was not the best, but it was okay overall. I got a BLTA and a cheeseburger. The cheeseburger was okay to eat, although the patty came out medium when I had asked for medium rare. The patty was still juicy and tender, which made it enjoyable enough. The BLTA was good, though I would have preferred mayo instead of their spread (I didn't notice that on the menu). The bacon was nice and crispy. The fries were crispy, well seasoned, and definitely something I enjoyed. The cheese danish tasted good, but it had very little cheese. I expected more cream cheese filling, but it was mostly bread. The coffee bread was okay as well, just a little too dry for my liking. Their iced coffees were very good, and the Mexican mocha was delicious! I have no complaints about the coffee drinks at all. I do feel like communication with customers and overall customer service could be improved. It is a busy establishment, but the inside was nice and clean. The bathrooms were okay too. They also have an upstairs area, but I didn't get a chance to check it out. Overall, I'd come back to try other menu items.
I haven't been here for over a year. My friends made a reservation for brunch on a Sunday, because it was some of their first time here. I see they've revamped the walls upstairs and seem to have added more seatings too. I noticed they have a water dispensary area which is self serve. There's also a QR code for the menu, but I went ahead and searched the menu online and was helped by Tristan when all my friends have already placed their orders. He made sure to ask how I wanted my eggs done and if I wanted to add anything else. But also orders can be placed using the scanned QR if a server hasn't had a chance to check on your table. I ordered the avocado Benedict with hash. My friends ordered the chilaquiles and french toast, and a bunch others that I didn't get to take a pic of. However, I was able to try the chilaquiles, and the steak on that was so flavorful, the tortilla chips were nice and crispy, and the sauce in the bottom had a slight kick to it but with the mix of crema it helped balanced out perfectly. As for the cinnamon brioche french toast, that was one of the best French toast I've had in a while. Nice and crispy but still fluffy in the middle, with that nice cinnamon flavor, topped with whipped cream and berries. As for my order of the avocado Benedict. You can choose how you want your eggs cooked, and I had mine poached. Can def. Add other proteins to the dish with extra charge, but I wanted to keep it as is. The brioche bread was fluffy and buttery like too, it was great for absorbing some of that hollandaise sauce and yolk. My friends also ordered two bottles for mimosas. We had lychee and mango syrup/puree and it gave such a tropical and summer vibe. We also ended our meal with some desserts. We had the cream puff ube, cake choc brownie, and cheesecake caramel apple. My fav. Out of the three, was the cake choc brownie. I think I would be able to eat two of those if I wasn't full. Just loved how the chocolate mousse on the top melted in the mouth, but also that brownie isn't the typical brownie texture. It has a crisp to it. The mousse and crispiness just melts so deliciously together. I should've ordered another for takeout. Service was great despite it looking busy. Food didn't take too long to come out either. But we also did dine in at a decent time too. We had such a good time, especially for my friends who tried it out for the first time. I see they also have a dinner menu now. Maybe we'll come back to try that next time!
My friend and I came here for lunch and I had the Honey Dill Turkey Sandwich and it was really good and large enough in my opinion for two people to share or you could take half home. The Sticky Bun was another stand out! I would definitely recommend dining here & will be back myself.
Such a great find in Poway! This bakery is an absolute gem--everything was so clean, organized, and beautifully displayed, which made the whole experience even better. You can really tell they take pride in what they do, especially since all their breads and pastries are made in-house. We ordered the full stack (10/10)--it was incredibly fluffy, moist, and just perfect. Easily one of the best I've had. The Reuben was also delicious (8/10), with fresh, crispy bread that really brought everything together. Of course, we couldn't leave without grabbing a few pastries to go, and they did not disappoint! On top of the amazing food, the staff were all so kind and polite, which made the visit even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be coming back!
Omg these pastries are HUUUGE! I secretly, only slightly, wished they were smaller so that I could sample a few. The brioche cinnamon roll had a lovely crunch to the soft buttery brioche texture. I love cinnamon so do wish there was a higher filling to bread ratio, but osrsonal preference. Also ordered rhe cinnamon croissant. Nothing special, but very yummy.
This isn't our first time eating at O'Briens--we've already had brunch here before, but it's our first time having dinner with them. Let me tell you--the vibe is a bit more chill at night, but the food, the service, the staff? Still as superb as we experienced back when we had brunch here. All the staff we encountered during our dinner were so incredibly sweet and friendly. We never had to wait for someone to check in on us; they periodically asked if we needed anything or how our food was without being overbearing. And the chef--Chef Carlos Vargas--even went up to our table to ask how we liked our food! It was so thoughtful and certainly made our dinner much more special, and we were already having such a great time with full bellies as it was. The food--there's no question about it. So incredibly delicious and tasty! Even the desserts were so scrumptious. I'm beyond happy they still had some of their goodies at the bakery when we got there, so we got some sweets from there for our dessert. What we tried: White Lobster Mac And Cheese - 6/5 Hands down the best one I've ever had. Because this isn't your typical mac and cheese. There's so many layers of flavor to it. It's so cheesy and creamy without being overly salty. They don't skimp out on the lobster chunks either. The depth of flavor on this dish is just double chef's kiss! You won't want to stop eating it. Pomodoro Bianca Fettuccine with shrimp - 4.5/5 One of my favorite pasta dishes. Perfectly paired with the shrimp! Although you also have the option to either not have any protein at all or add chicken instead of shrimp. Very yummy and again, chef's kiss! Grilled Crab & Artichoke Sando - 4/5 Very filling and a great meal on its own. The crab was so sweet since it's in season right now. The bread they used was so delicious and perfectly toasted too. Iced Latte - 5/5 Amazing--my kind of latte! Creamy, but still very bold with that intense coffee flavor. I usually have my lattes sweeter, but I absolutely loved this one even without any sweetener added. Strawberry Oreo Cheesecake - 5/5 Unctuous and silky smooth creaminess, but refreshing at the same time! The strawberry flavor was very prominent in the cheesecake, but not too sweet. Safe to say this didn't last very long after we started digging into it. Turtle Pie - 4/5 Very delectable, but simple and nothing too unique about it. The cream was very smooth and yummy, especially when eaten with the chocolate cookie crust. They do have restrooms and although there's only one stall, it's so pristine--very clean and smells so good. I mean the whole entire place is always so clean and inviting as it is, any time of day we visit them. Overall, O'Brien's dinner is just as awesome as their brunch and I'm already looking forward to the next time we'll be back here!
The place itself is beautiful! The set up is very clean and organized but everything else here was not my cup of tea . The male worker with the mid length curly hair was rude he was constantly rolling his eyes and when he placed our plate on the table he just dropped it on there ?!? There was a second young man who had a shorter cut with black hair who was extremely polite , he felt like the polar opposite of the other young man. The food itself looks beautiful but is extremely bland , which was surprising. It took a lot of seasoning and sauce to help the flavor of the overcooked meat and unsalted potato's of the egg and hash plate . They also had a chocolate croissant with minimal chocolate and the bread had a slight chemical taste to it . On the other hand I will say their French toast was pretty good and needed nothing added to it . This place wasn't terrible but with the staff and food it's not somewhere I would ever stop again .
I've had this place bookmarked for years and finally made it out here today. The pastries, cakes, cookies and bread on display all look so tempting; but we came for brunch. I had the corned beef hash and eggs (corned beef, 3 eggs any style, home-style potatoes and hollandaise sauce on top of sourdough bread). It was definitely a hearty and delicious meal. I tasted a bit of the lobster roll: it had an ample amount of lobster and the grilled roll was fresh, light and buttery. Service was ok: they forgot to bring us the mimosas we ordered, then offered a complimentary pastry for their error & the wait, but then forgot to bring the said pastry... Covered picnic table seating outside, and indoor dining area on the 2nd floor. While you're on the upper level, you can view the employees hard at work in the bakery below.
5 days ago
everything was amazing!! food, service, drinks 100/10 Didn't get pics of our food but we got the red chilaquiles (it's spicyy!) highly recommend 10/10 and we got the meat lovers omelette ! Brenda helped take our order, she's so nice and helpful! Miguel made the bestttt drinks Our favorite was the secret drink we got and the pina colada from the flight. They have tons of bakery items. We got the fruit tarte as recommended by Brenda and lovedd it. Definitely coming back! read more
6 days ago
WE HAD an ABSOLUTELY wonderful experience at Obrien's Boulangerie Bakery!!! Every once in a while, you have a meal that reminds you just how meaningful and genuinely well TRUE hospitality can be. My visit to Obrien's Boulangerie Bakery was exactly that. I want to give a special shoutout to Café Miguel, the bartender, who is developing some truly delicious drinks that pair beautifully with the equally delicious food. You can tell he takes pride in what he creates, and it makes the whole experience that much more enjoyable. Brenda, the manager of all managers, deserves a tremendous amount of praise. She makes it her mission to ensure every customer is taken care of, and you can genuinely feel that she cares. Her attention to people and her commitment to making sure everyone has a great experience really stood out to me. And Javon and Isaiah, both amazing servers, were fantastic. The entire waitstaff carries with them a sense of duty to the customer that I honestly haven't seen in a long time. I may have missed a few names, but I want to make it clear that every single person who helped me made me feel special and valued. What touched me most was something so simple: being looked in the face and spoken to like a human being. In a world where that can sometimes feel surprisingly rare, it was incredibly refreshing. I am genuinely grateful for the kindness, warmth, and care shown to me by the entire team. And yes... the food was delicious too!! Thank you to everyone at Obrien's Boulangerie Bakery for reminding me what exceptional hospitality looks and feels like. You made my experience memorable, and I appreciate every one of you. read more
We had a quick breakfast before soccer Saturday morning. We got there around 7:30 and there was only a couple of people. The displayed WOW me. Everything looked so amazingly delicious. My kids liked the frosting on the sticky bun. Ham and cheese croissant was good too. The ham inside was thick. Service was also great. Super friendly staff. We will be back again. read more
Oh my. So many fantastic ways for me to ruin my diet; carbs, fats, sugars. Then wash it all down with copious amounts of caffeine. Cheers to that. O'Brien's has some killer baked goods but why stop there? They are also a full service breakfast and lunch joint with a dash of barista. Top quality baked goods, scrumptious savory eats and brain jolting coffee to wipe away the morning grog. Good food, good service and a great way to treat yourself, even if it means shoving that diet aside for one morning. read more
Pretty big selection. Quick service and they will ask if you want anything warmed up. A couple tables inside with a bathroom and they have covered tables outside as well. No pets allowed inside but ok outside. Got the pecan sticky bun. $8. Pretty good price. The frosting was pretty sweet and it was a little gooey which was great. We did get it warmed up and was perfect. The pistachio croissant was also very good. Flaky and buttery crust. Wish the pistachio flavor came through more but it was good. They had chocolate in it also and that was pretty sweet but good. I'd be back. They also have a rewards program. Good bakery at decent prices. read more
I came here for brunch with my friends. First of all, just a warning to everyone that the private parking lot is really small with not very many parking spaces. Don't be tempted to park along the street across from the cafe because you will be ticketed! The breads and pastries are good, but other food items on the menu are just ok. They bake their breads fresh on site, and sell them the following morning. One of my friends and I stuck around and saw fresh & hot sourdough loaves in their warehouse bakery so we came back inside and asked if they would sell the fresh loaves to us. They agreed and we were both happy. Pet moms and dads: They're very pet friendly! read more
Came here Saturday morning. It's located near industrial parks and there were decent parking spaces open with more in the back. We lined up for pastries and coffee. I didn't see the prices for coffee listed so I wasn't sure how much it was until I was paying for it. I got a cheese danish with ube Vietnamese coffee and husband got a large pecan sticky bun with a coffee au lait to go. There was shade seating outside, however, our toddler was being difficult so we went home to enjoy our goodies. The cheese danish is everything you'd want in a cheese danish. The flaky crust was buttery and the cheese filling was rich and slightly tangy from the cream cheese. My husband's large pecan sticky bun was ginormous. I sampled a bite and wow it was super sweet and tasted like a decadent cinnamon roll. I don't think I could eat more than a few bites. The ube coffee I had was strong and iced. Lots of ube flavor and not too artificial tasting. I don't think I'd get it again because I felt it was a bit pricey for $7.50. Overall, delicious pastries and I want to try more. It is on the pricier side but I can see why there were so many people on an early Saturday morning. read more
22 days ago
I'm always in the area so I finally decided to stop and try out O'Brians Boulangerie. It was mid week so there were no long lines at all. I went for some pastries/dessert only. I think the prices were decent. Not a huge selection but they did have quite a few things that caught my eye. I ended up with: 1. Bread pudding - I liked it. I mean it wasn't as good as mine but this wasn't too bad at all. 2. Fruit tart- needed a little more sweet to the crust. Sorry but Porto's tart is better. But I would get this again. The fruit was so good and the custard. 3. Red Velvet cupcake - needed a little more moisture or maybe mine was went fresh. Also the icing is pretty sweet and "stiff" I will return to try a few other things d or may e sit down and eat. This place gets extra points for the packaging. I love the Tiffany Blue box... FANCY haha. read more
3 months ago
First time here. The food was not the best, but it was okay overall. I got a BLTA and a cheeseburger. The cheeseburger was okay to eat, although the patty came out medium when I had asked for medium rare. The patty was still juicy and tender, which made it enjoyable enough. The BLTA was good, though I would have preferred mayo instead of their spread (I didn't notice that on the menu). The bacon was nice and crispy. The fries were crispy, well seasoned, and definitely something I enjoyed. The cheese danish tasted good, but it had very little cheese. I expected more cream cheese filling, but it was mostly bread. The coffee bread was okay as well, just a little too dry for my liking. Their iced coffees were very good, and the Mexican mocha was delicious! I have no complaints about the coffee drinks at all. I do feel like communication with customers and overall customer service could be improved. It is a busy establishment, but the inside was nice and clean. The bathrooms were okay too. They also have an upstairs area, but I didn't get a chance to check it out. Overall, I'd come back to try other menu items. read more
I haven't been here for over a year. My friends made a reservation for brunch on a Sunday, because it was some of their first time here. I see they've revamped the walls upstairs and seem to have added more seatings too. I noticed they have a water dispensary area which is self serve. There's also a QR code for the menu, but I went ahead and searched the menu online and was helped by Tristan when all my friends have already placed their orders. He made sure to ask how I wanted my eggs done and if I wanted to add anything else. But also orders can be placed using the scanned QR if a server hasn't had a chance to check on your table. I ordered the avocado Benedict with hash. My friends ordered the chilaquiles and french toast, and a bunch others that I didn't get to take a pic of. However, I was able to try the chilaquiles, and the steak on that was so flavorful, the tortilla chips were nice and crispy, and the sauce in the bottom had a slight kick to it but with the mix of crema it helped balanced out perfectly. As for the cinnamon brioche french toast, that was one of the best French toast I've had in a while. Nice and crispy but still fluffy in the middle, with that nice cinnamon flavor, topped with whipped cream and berries. As for my order of the avocado Benedict. You can choose how you want your eggs cooked, and I had mine poached. Can def. Add other proteins to the dish with extra charge, but I wanted to keep it as is. The brioche bread was fluffy and buttery like too, it was great for absorbing some of that hollandaise sauce and yolk. My friends also ordered two bottles for mimosas. We had lychee and mango syrup/puree and it gave such a tropical and summer vibe. We also ended our meal with some desserts. We had the cream puff ube, cake choc brownie, and cheesecake caramel apple. My fav. Out of the three, was the cake choc brownie. I think I would be able to eat two of those if I wasn't full. Just loved how the chocolate mousse on the top melted in the mouth, but also that brownie isn't the typical brownie texture. It has a crisp to it. The mousse and crispiness just melts so deliciously together. I should've ordered another for takeout. Service was great despite it looking busy. Food didn't take too long to come out either. But we also did dine in at a decent time too. We had such a good time, especially for my friends who tried it out for the first time. I see they also have a dinner menu now. Maybe we'll come back to try that next time! read more
2 months ago
My friend and I came here for lunch and I had the Honey Dill Turkey Sandwich and it was really good and large enough in my opinion for two people to share or you could take half home. The Sticky Bun was another stand out! I would definitely recommend dining here & will be back myself. read more
Such a great find in Poway! This bakery is an absolute gem--everything was so clean, organized, and beautifully displayed, which made the whole experience even better. You can really tell they take pride in what they do, especially since all their breads and pastries are made in-house. We ordered the full stack (10/10)--it was incredibly fluffy, moist, and just perfect. Easily one of the best I've had. The Reuben was also delicious (8/10), with fresh, crispy bread that really brought everything together. Of course, we couldn't leave without grabbing a few pastries to go, and they did not disappoint! On top of the amazing food, the staff were all so kind and polite, which made the visit even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be coming back! read more
4 months ago
Omg these pastries are HUUUGE! I secretly, only slightly, wished they were smaller so that I could sample a few. The brioche cinnamon roll had a lovely crunch to the soft buttery brioche texture. I love cinnamon so do wish there was a higher filling to bread ratio, but osrsonal preference. Also ordered rhe cinnamon croissant. Nothing special, but very yummy. read more
This isn't our first time eating at O'Briens--we've already had brunch here before, but it's our first time having dinner with them. Let me tell you--the vibe is a bit more chill at night, but the food, the service, the staff? Still as superb as we experienced back when we had brunch here. All the staff we encountered during our dinner were so incredibly sweet and friendly. We never had to wait for someone to check in on us; they periodically asked if we needed anything or how our food was without being overbearing. And the chef--Chef Carlos Vargas--even went up to our table to ask how we liked our food! It was so thoughtful and certainly made our dinner much more special, and we were already having such a great time with full bellies as it was. The food--there's no question about it. So incredibly delicious and tasty! Even the desserts were so scrumptious. I'm beyond happy they still had some of their goodies at the bakery when we got there, so we got some sweets from there for our dessert. What we tried: White Lobster Mac And Cheese - 6/5 Hands down the best one I've ever had. Because this isn't your typical mac and cheese. There's so many layers of flavor to it. It's so cheesy and creamy without being overly salty. They don't skimp out on the lobster chunks either. The depth of flavor on this dish is just double chef's kiss! You won't want to stop eating it. Pomodoro Bianca Fettuccine with shrimp - 4.5/5 One of my favorite pasta dishes. Perfectly paired with the shrimp! Although you also have the option to either not have any protein at all or add chicken instead of shrimp. Very yummy and again, chef's kiss! Grilled Crab & Artichoke Sando - 4/5 Very filling and a great meal on its own. The crab was so sweet since it's in season right now. The bread they used was so delicious and perfectly toasted too. Iced Latte - 5/5 Amazing--my kind of latte! Creamy, but still very bold with that intense coffee flavor. I usually have my lattes sweeter, but I absolutely loved this one even without any sweetener added. Strawberry Oreo Cheesecake - 5/5 Unctuous and silky smooth creaminess, but refreshing at the same time! The strawberry flavor was very prominent in the cheesecake, but not too sweet. Safe to say this didn't last very long after we started digging into it. Turtle Pie - 4/5 Very delectable, but simple and nothing too unique about it. The cream was very smooth and yummy, especially when eaten with the chocolate cookie crust. They do have restrooms and although there's only one stall, it's so pristine--very clean and smells so good. I mean the whole entire place is always so clean and inviting as it is, any time of day we visit them. Overall, O'Brien's dinner is just as awesome as their brunch and I'm already looking forward to the next time we'll be back here! read more
1 day ago
The place itself is beautiful! The set up is very clean and organized but everything else here was not my cup of tea . The male worker with the mid length curly hair was rude he was constantly rolling his eyes and when he placed our plate on the table he just dropped it on there ?!? There was a second young man who had a shorter cut with black hair who was extremely polite , he felt like the polar opposite of the other young man. The food itself looks beautiful but is extremely bland , which was surprising. It took a lot of seasoning and sauce to help the flavor of the overcooked meat and unsalted potato's of the egg and hash plate . They also had a chocolate croissant with minimal chocolate and the bread had a slight chemical taste to it . On the other hand I will say their French toast was pretty good and needed nothing added to it . This place wasn't terrible but with the staff and food it's not somewhere I would ever stop again . read more
6 months ago
I've had this place bookmarked for years and finally made it out here today. The pastries, cakes, cookies and bread on display all look so tempting; but we came for brunch. I had the corned beef hash and eggs (corned beef, 3 eggs any style, home-style potatoes and hollandaise sauce on top of sourdough bread). It was definitely a hearty and delicious meal. I tasted a bit of the lobster roll: it had an ample amount of lobster and the grilled roll was fresh, light and buttery. Service was ok: they forgot to bring us the mimosas we ordered, then offered a complimentary pastry for their error & the wait, but then forgot to bring the said pastry... Covered picnic table seating outside, and indoor dining area on the 2nd floor. While you're on the upper level, you can view the employees hard at work in the bakery below. read more
Found this little gem by accident on Father's Day. The food was not only picturesque, but it was delicious! It was very busy when we went and the service was great! Had multiple people checking on us and our server was on top of things. The staff were incredible! This place is instagram worthy that's for sure. Trendy and cute on the inside. Definitely going back! read more
DELISH!! Visiting San Diego and found O'Brien's as highly recommended on Yelp so it sounded like a good stop. OMGRACIOUS!! Every thing we tried was even better than the last! Beautifully presented...artfully crafted...delicious!!! And we didn't even get to try the pancakes (which looked AMAZING)!! Next time!!! read more
Oh hell yeah!! This is the best in Poway! I had the ham and cheese croissant so dam good. This croissant was warmed I cut in half the jamón is so delicious and not a lot of cheese perfect We walk in and pick up a menu but I passed it up and started drooling as Locked eye with a gorgeous bunch of desserts in a case I locked eyes with ham & cheese. I didn't have breakfast and I had early appt. 1chai hot with oat milk 1 Mexican mocha hot Cheddar and chive biscuits and gravy That's excellent biscuits and gravy she said I agree soft biscuits and creamy gravy with great flavor We walk up stairs it was warm up there But I was in a moment. Feeding my soul After we went to see what left all the almond croissants were gone okay I like the story i read up stairs how Escobar now own's this beautiful O'Brien's Boulanger It's so good After we pick out. Bear claw Almond paste inside with a flaky delicate french dough. I danced in my chair as bit into this We also brought home Guava Jewel So delicate and delicious too read more
O'Brien's what a cute restaurant. I came here with a group of friends after our morning hike at potato chip. I order a breakfast burrito. Super delicious!! I also order their mimosas and let me say after the 2nd one I was feeling very happy lol. We took 2 boxes of pastries to go. Omg they were so delicious we finished them in 3 days. Love all their sweet pastries, must try them all. Service was friendly and fast. Easy transaction!! Parking was a little thigh however they do have additional parking on the back!! read more
O'Brien's has become one of our local favorite spots. The food, drinks and pastries are incredible and the staff is always so friendly. Love the recent upgrades they did to the upstairs seating area. We also love that we can see the bread production from the updates window. When you visit be sure to take time to read about the business' story, it's incredible. 10/10 recommend! Totally forgot to get any pictures of our food because we just dug right in. read more
6 months ago
Suggested this place by a coworker and oh my what a great recommendation. I went 2x in 1 week. I tried the chocolate croissant, brioche cinnamon roll, ube cheesecake and a lavender matcha latte. Everything taste as amazing as it looks. I wish I could have tried more but my waistline would disagree. Loved the almond croissant and the cheesecake was divine. The cinnamon warmed up for 20 seconds is perfection. I will say I wasn't a fan of the chocolate croissant. Yet the matcha was made well. Quaint decor with both indoor and outdoor seating. I cant wait to visit again and try more menu options. read more
7 months ago
What an absolute treat! My coworker and I dropped by for a quick breakfast and it was delicious. This place had a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating, and they served you the food to your table and it came very quickly. The seating was wherever you liked, all you had to do was simply placethe buzzer they give you on the center of the table. It was like magic! We had the Hallelujah latte which was similar to a Mexican hot chocolate, not overly sweet, and you can taste coffee still. I got the seasonal latte, a Floral Creme Brulee latte. It tasted quite nice, definitely floral notes, a crunchy top, and could still taste the coffee. Would recommend if you're into a floral latte! As for the pastries, I found the Cheese Guava Danish to be super tasty! It tasted very fresh and soft, and the flavors were truly delightful. The pistachio croissant was new for me! It smelled of a pandan aroma, however, I might not get it toasted next time. I think it's more photogenic before the pistachio topping gets browned. But regardless, it was delicious. read more
3 months ago
This bakery is located in an industrial park in Poway. Parking was horrible, almost none existent. We parallel parked on the street, it says no parking, luckily we didn't get a ticket. Food was okay, my hubby and son liked their sandwiches. I really don't see myself wanting to go back. read more
4 months ago
Went to brunch on Saturday morning and were lucky enough to snag a seat upstairs. You walk in and order at the counter. Displays of beautiful looking pastries are tempting. This time we went for savory and ordered from the menu. Food was delicious, served quickly and hot. The breakfast sandwich for me and pastrami sandwich for my husband. We also got a bottle of bubbles for some mimosas. The staff were very friendly. Love that they give you a locator puck so the food and beverages are brought to you. The gentlemen bussing tables and bringing food were so attentive and accommodating to all the patrons. Will be back, and will make sure to come early before the crowds. read more
6 days ago
A cute breakfast spot in the middle of the poway business park. This place has plenty of seating outside and two levels inside. Parking lot is limited but there's another dirt lot that seems to be the customers self-made parking as you have to drive over a curb to get to it. I ordered the short rib Benedict, which at 19.99 I felt that it was a solid portion size for the price! The Benedict was solid, the short rib meat was nice and tender. The potatoes were under seasoned in my opinion. My friends got the breakfast croissant and the lobster omelet and really enjoyed them both! They had lots of beautiful pastries at checkout which I want to try next time! read more
@obriensbakerysd has such a cozy vibe that perfectly matches the holiday season. The food was delicious--I loved my avocado toast, and the idea of offering three different kinds of toast is such a fun touch. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the Poway area! read more
Food was delicious. I had the peppered pastrami sandwich. Not a lot of tables inside and about 4 large picnic tables outside. Only reason for 4 stars is it's a little overpriced and you place your order then find a table. Not a true sit down place to enjoy a meal. read more
Amazing choices of pastries available. I got some togo and love the togo boxes. So pretty! I got cubano panini and it was a lot. I only had half and rest to go. Sittings available outside and inside upstairs. From upstairs you can view part of the bread making processes. It's pretty neat! Once ordered, they bring the food out to you. Parking is limited. read more
I stopped to get lunch at Obriens as I have heard many coworkers say they have some of the best bread and pastries. I ordered the chicken pesto sandwich. The ordered system may have not worked correctly since I asked for a side salad instead of kettle chips but still had kettle chips with my sandwich. The homemade focaccia bread that was used to make the sandwich was very flavorful and soft. The pesto aioli was a great compliment to the overall sandwich. I didn't order pastries this time but I will have to try them next time! read more
What a hidden gem! I only discovered this place since my friends and I hiked near its proximity. Parking was easy, they have their own designated lot. You order at the cashier, they hand you a pager that you place on a barcode, you seat yourself and once the food is ready they serve you and take the pager. It's a system that worked when I visited. The decor is beautiful. Lots of picture-worthy spots! Food: Avocado Toast Trio: This was tasty, but I prefer my avocado not completely mashed up. Mushroom Soup: Delicious Cinnamon Honey Latte: Loved it! Ultimate Breakfast Croissant: Delicious I want to come back to try more things in their menu. read more
I love this place for their pastries and their delicious breakfast items! Brioche Custard is typically my go-to and my boyfriend loves their bread pudding. The breakfast burrito is on the pricier side but I always take home leftovers and it's so good. I don't typically like red salsa but both salsas compliment the burrito perfectly. The bagel is a HUGE portion and absolutely delicious. The short rib inside the bagel is insanely tender. Service is great, they bring your order to you. There's always plenty of water, hot sauce, etc. read more
5 months ago
I've been here a few times already and it's always worth the drive inland for their food! They have an array of pastries in the case and each one is beautifully crafted. I love the Jesuit croissant which has custard and slivers of almonds. The food from the menu is also amazing! Service is great but I would recommend ordering online if you can because there's always a line on the weekend. They bring the food to you but you bus your own table. The avocado toast trio was delicious and filling. I can't wait to go back and try other things. read more
10 months ago
A local at the poway farmers market recommended O'Brien's to us for their sourdough bread and we had to try all their other food too! They have so many wonderful bread and pastries downstairs and a gorgeous upstairs seating area with a view of their bakery too. Service is quick and they bring out food super fast. Tables are usually clean and well kept too. One of our morning brunch spots in the northern SD area read more
1 month ago
I can't believe i never heard about this place when it's been here for so long. At first I thought this was just a bakery, and went to get some bread and check out the pastries. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they also had breakfast and a few lunch items, and the menu looked very good. I have since been a few times. The parking here can be a challenge as the lot is pretty small and it gets busy, especially on the weekends. From my experience going earlier is better. They have a variety of different breads that you can get in either a sliced loaf, or baguette. I have had the sliced sourdough loaf and we used it to make some Patty melts, and it worked perfectly for that. We had breakfast on one occasion and I tried the biscuits and gravy which were really good. The biscuits reminded me of a cheddar bay biscuit, as they were very soft and fluffy and had a similar tasty flavor to them. I would order these again, and was also thinking to ask if I could order just the biscuits separately since they were so good. They sometimes have limited time menus, from which I ordered a tostada chilaquiles dish that I also really enjoyed. It was a different take on a classic dish, and it had a good flavor and was not too spicy or soggy. You order at the counter for whatever breakfast items you want, and they will bring it to your table. There is very little seating downstairs maybe only a table or two, but there is a pretty large area upstairs with lots more seating. They also have self-service water for free, and bottles of Tapatio that you can use. When you go upstairs you can also look down into there of an area where they bake the bread. I've tried several different pastries, and they we're all very good and tasted fresh. The croissants are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside just like they should be. I noticed they also had lobster rolls on the menu, which I am excited to go back and try. I would definitely suggest checking this place out for both their baked goods and their breakfast items. read more
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Is this place good for remote work?
Yes! They seem to have lots of rooms/areas available. Even a conference table for corporate meetings! Not sure if that needs to be reserved or anything.
Do you make cheese strudel? I'm from Chicago and now live in San Diego, close to your place. I miss cheese strudel
Hi Peter, We make an amazing cheese danish!
Besides parking in your small lot - what other places can we park (I had to leave last time I came because there were no spots in the lot)?
There is limited parking around the back. Unfortunately the lot is fairly small and unless you are ok parking a bit away and walking it gets to be a bear certain times of the day. Last time my daughter and I went we parked about a block away and…
What exactly is avocado toast trio? I assumed it is a plate of three different avocado toast. One avocado toast with micros greens & tomatoes, one with egg, and one with bacon & feta. But the photos that people confused me.
Yes so our avocado toast trio is a variety of 3 mini open face tea size toast with different toppings. You may be looking at our old picture of our avocado toast which was only one slice.
Does anyone know how to reach them? I called many times this morning and yesterday morning to order takeout, but the phone just rings until it goes silent.
Hi! The number to our cafe is (858)842-1368
Any gluten free baked goods?
Do they have coconut milk or almond milk for their coffee, lattes, etc?
Yes they have both almond and soy!
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