Memorial Day 2026 commenced with the most amazing dessert I'd never imagine ordering. Before the…read moredessert, the gentleman that rang me up, and the lady packing the desserts (apologies for not getting names) provided exceptional service. My name was spelled properly, a short conversation reassured my dessert choice, and as I walked up to retrieve my dessert, the lady met me halfway with a smile (thank you for wrapping so it didn't fall over). The smallest of gestures and niceties are what make leaving the house worth it. GIANDUIA. This cake is nothing you can be prepared for, yet everything you need without setting expectations. The boysenberry was the perfect separation for the waves of chocolate and the subtle crunch of the hazelnut toffee type of layer on the very top. The chocolate mousse was the exact mouth feel needed to separate the rich layers of chocolate cake. I saw, I conquered, and I was yet again impressed by what Extraordinary Desserts so purposefully and gracefully offered. Thank you for healing a bit of my soul I didn't realize was waiting to be healed.

We sat at the bar while we waited for our orders. Served fast and it was so nice that it wasn't…read morecrowded but of course due to it being a weeknight. The parking was a bit tough, but luckily I found a spot not that far away. Overall, you get wonderful customer service here! Thank you Extraordinary Desserts for making our visit enjoyable!!

* catching up on old backlogged drafts so this review may be a bit out of date…read more I was staying at a hotel nearby so I popped over for a quick bite to eat. The cafe is very cute with big open windows making it feel like a nice indoor outdoor space with the beautiful San Diego weather. There was no one there really on a weekday afternoon. I got a honey lavender latte and a sandwich to eat in the cafe and some macarons for later. The sandwich was a big portion and delicious and the latte SOO GOOD. The macarons were just okay. Cute and inviting decor and friendly staff!

You may need to brush up on the French language, so you can fully immerse yourself into the…read moreParisian experience! Feel free to bring the beret, but leave the ménage a trios and cigarettes at home! I've never been to France, but I believe this place is like going to France just without going through customs and people speaking English, BUT other than that it's exactly like France! My friend and I wanted to come here for breakfast since it was both on our Yelp bookmarks list, we decided why not?! It was a quiet Sunday and the crowd hasn't rolled in yet. We ordered an almond croissant, Benedict, and macarons. We ordered them to go because we wanted an ocean view with our meal, however it would be better at the restaurant as the Benedict didn't transport too well. All in all, the food and ambience is great. Highly recommend getting there early so there isn't a long wait because it gets crowded on the weekends.

*Frickin amazing freshly made pastries *Innovative flavors…read moreand art *High quality *Beautiful presentation *Prices super reasonable considering the high quality you are getting *Located in the Floral Palette store *A few dining seating in the store *Staff are helpful and will take the time to tell you what the pastries are *Sweet sand savory baked goods available *Parking is a bear in La Jolla... but worth it for a visit *Only challenge you will have (once you find parking of course): choices. So many and all of them equally delightful.

5/11/2026 CHOCO CHIP…read morePISTACHIO COOKIE Wow! This was reeeeally good! It was crispy on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside. Lots of chocolate and I think they added toffee in it too. The middle section had pistachio frangipane (or it looked like it) with coarsely chopped pistachios that brought another layer of crunch! Then to top it all off, it had pistachio cream on top of the cookie! I only wish I got another one. CAPPUCCINO It was okay. But love the foam! It was frothy and foamy! PAVLOVA The meringue was a bit too hard and too sweet and the pastry cream was overwhipped. Loved the fresh fig and blueberries though. I was looking forward to eating pavlova and this was very disappointing! KOUIGN AMANN Very buttery and sticky! Crispy on the outside. Every bite was not dry, but chewy. There was this sticky and chewy texture that wasn't unpleasant, yet it wasn't fully flaky like a croissant. But glad it was not dry! The kouign amann was not as tall like others I've tried, but I preferred it this way because it was not dry. The last kouign amann I had from Bread Lounge was dryyyy. But bought mine at a coffee shop too. PAIN AU CHOCOLAT Crispy on the outside, but I must have toasted a bit more, so the outside was a bit more toasted than desired. Inside was good. Good dark chocolate. BUTTER CROISSANT Really buttery, flaky, crispy! Ate it next day, so reheated it in the toaster oven to bring a more crispness all around. Really enjoyed this! Adding butter and jam is so good! LEMON MERINGUE Meringue had a strong eggy smell and flavor, the lemon was tangy, but not enough to rid of the eggy smell and flavor. The tart was hard and almost stale. I took a few bites and threw the rest out. PAIN SUISSE Chocolate flavor. Crispy on the outside, fluffy like a light spongy cake inside. Enjoyed this! CUSTOMER SERVICE Got there early afternoon. There was only one person in front of me. Good service overall. Quick service. Hits and misses of the various pastries I've tried. It will not deter me from trying their pastries though, as the really good ones were really good! Would love to return! Especially for that Choco Chip Pistachio Cookie! LOCATED INSIDE ANOTHER STORE Located inside a store called Floral Palette, which is a floral shop and specialty gift store. Beautiful store! The sign is big, so you cannot miss it!

I'm catching up on my yelp reviews and realized that I had visited Patisserie Melanie on the second…read moreto last day before the store closed for good. No wonder why the ladies that ordered before me cleared almost the entire selection. Luckily, an older gentlemen working in the bakery told us that if we waited an extra 10-15 minutes, they would have additional financiers ready for purchase. I was able to snag a pumpkin bread so I didn't mind waiting. We tried the lemon financier and the almond financier, and the almond was my absolute favorite! I was a little bummed that we came too late to try their pastries, but we ended up getting to try some at Lovesong Coffee, just a couple steps away. I loved the aesthetic of the spot and how pink it was! Although it's no longer in business, I hope we'll get to try their pastries again one day!

I remember the first time I met Melanie when she had a tiny shop on Park Blvd. Her French pastries…read morewere amazing. I was happy she moved to her current location on 30th ST. There is better parking and a larger selection. I was sad to hear Patisserie Melanie is closing Sunday, February 8. I stopped by for a last visit. Butter croissant had a thin crunchy exterior and soft, buttery insides. I loved the buttery flavor. Kouignette had a crunchy exterior and was denser than the croissant. Loved the mix of sweet and buttery flavors. Blueberry muffin had a thin crispy outer layer and the inside was soft and moist. Delicious blueberry flavor. I will miss Melanie and her delicious French treats. "I believe that when we leave a place, part of it goes with us and part of us remains... Long after we are gone, our voices will linger in these walls for as long as this place remains" Babylon 5

What an odd little place. A small spot of a space you'd miss if you blinked. That said it is now…read moreopen 7 days from 7-2 and while we were there it was a constant steam of customers. This is a vegetarian bakery and boy it is good. Nothing overly sugary and the taste and texture is great. A find for sure.

I loved Hazel & Jade! The aesthetic inside is super nice. I love that it's 100% plant-based and…read morevegan. They even make their own flavored syrups for their coffee so if you're strict about sugar, you don't have to worry. I had an iced oat vanilla latte and it was as good as the ones at Artis in Berkeley! I also got a savory croissant because the only bakery that had vegan savory filled croissants in Sacramento closed last year (RIP Mudpie). Crystal got the cinnamon roll. They also make vegan cakes if you order in advance (and for $10 extra, they'll make a vegan GF cake).

Love the ube cheesecake and need it back asap please! The banana matcha pudding cupcakes are to die…read morefor! The sunset drink was a little overly sweet and unlike sweet, but she was accommodating to what I felt like. Love the vibe and aesthetic beautiful and cute! Hojicha and matcha are good here. The mochi and cookies yum!!!!!!!! Love how they put samples out to try new stuff that's how I tried the mochi and cookies and yummmmmmmmmm... thank you! One of my spots in convoy

My new favorite cookie! Miso Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Potato Chip Sesame Seed Cookie I can…read moretaste everyone of these ingredients with Black Sesame Latte Thank you young man for making a great recommendation! I will definitely be back for more!

I came on a Friday afternoon to try the Vidal fruit shape desserts. There was no line when I came…read more I ordered the mango and the mushroom and I loved them both!!! It was so good and rich. My bf and I shared and it was more than enough! Total came out to $28 for both. They have alot of other fruit and teddy bear shape desserts to choose from. The interior is super cute as well! Was able to find parking easily in the neighborhood.

Been wanting to go ever since it got viral. Other reviews said the mango was okay but I still…read morewanted to try it. This was the more affordable bakeries in SoCal for the "beautiful fruit desserts". The interior is cutesy, decorated with several teddy bears. Parking is very limited but there is seating indoors and outdoors. Good thing they have AC, free Wi-Fi, and a bathroom (it can get messy while eating). They also have imperfect desserts you can get for 20% off. Overall, the chocolate outer shell is thin and doesn't overpower the dessert itself. My favorites are the tiramisu and pistachio. Desserts: - Pistachio: strong flavor, used actual pistachio chunks. It can be sweet but the saltiness of the nuts offset it. Love the texture. - Tiramisu: strong flavor, feels light and not too sweet. (My Favorite). - Mango: flavor is subtle and not strong, I taste more passion fruit than mango, the bottom part of a cheesecake (cake part) was a nice texture, and there's actually fruit bits in the puree.

Arrived here, a short walk from the Pendry Hotel where we're staying. Right on the corner with nice…read moreclean open space interior, AC & fans. They have baked goods as well as sandwiches u can order. Someone will ask u if u want baked goods first then u go down the counter to order drinks and sandos. Got the everything mochi bagel with cream cheese and the egg & chicken katsu sando. Everything mochi bagel 5/5: so fluffy and light yet still tastes like a bagel. Can be a lil salty on the top where the salt is but contrast with parts that dont have it. Egg sando 5/5: yummy and filling, has cucumber and the milk bread is thick and so fluffy! Chicken katsu sando 5/5: my favorite. I love the spicy mustardy sauce not sure if it's in the actual brown katsu sauce or separate mustard. My bf didnt like it but i loved it! Chicken also juicy and soft. The milk bread is so fluffy and lil sweet and perfect pairing. Interior has lots of tables and seating and they they also have an outdoor patio and they clean the tables frequently which is nice. Recommend!

Friend wanted to check this place out in San Diego. The pastry case looked very promising as the…read morepresentation of each individual pastry was very detailed. There were about 12 people ahead of me but it didn't take too long to order. I was eyeing the garlic butter croissant but the couple in front of me took the last one :( so make sure you come early if you're trying to get the popular pastries! First off tried the matcha croissant. I love matcha but wasn't really a fan of the croissant. I rarely tasted any matcha flavor, and did not really like the addition of the cream..but to each their own! I really liked the roe baguette , savory and crispy made a perfect snack. The bacon danish was also delish and the potatoes inside was a surprise. The karage sando was decent. I really liked how juicy yet crispy the chicken was! Wasn't too fond of the sour ness of the lettuce though. And wish that the toast was warmed up!