Consistently been VERY good since the last times I have gone. And personally I think THIA location in pleasant hill specifically is the OnLY one I will go to. My first experience not great-long time ago. But now... I kinda know what I like and what I like and what I won't really try. But I have branched out and tried a few things that have been quite pleasing and I have turned my family and friends onto them also! Sometimes businesses need time to adjust and others just don't succeed. This franchise location is doing it right. Pastry texture and flavor and options have all improved drastically. The coffee is now very pleasing. I am a regular. Weird. Glad it turned around and it's crazy busy! Happy for this location. Keep it up. read more

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I have bought the croissants more than anything but have tried various pastries and they are of the quality you would expect from a Parisian style bakery. Flaky, soft, sometimes moist, good flavor - as you would expect. The cashiers have always been nice. There is a good amount of room to sit inside and it seems comfortable but I have only purchased my pastries to go. I hope they have much success, as I like their pastries and attitude. They are usually pretty busy when I've been there, so it looks like that's the case. read more

I'm so happy to see an Asian bakery in downtown Pleasant Hill, especially a Korean bakery. And yesss, we got Paris Baguette! First off, don't let the name fool you because despite its name it's actually a Korean bakery, not a French bakery. They do have a lot of French inspired pastries though, like croissants. I keep seeing people on TikTok eating those cylinder shaped Croissants filled with creamy custard or chocolate cream, so naturally I had to try one when I saw them at the store. I also knew I had to try the Salted Bread since Japanese style salted bread has been super viral all over Asia lately. We ended up getting both, and honestly they were pretty good. Let me start with the Salted Bread, the inside had that signature hollow interior with a slightly crusty exterior, so it felt pretty legit. The salty crust paired really nicely with the buttery flavor of the bread. It was good, but I don't get the hype around it. I know some people are completely obsessed with salted bread, but to me it's basically just really good bread tasting like salted butter. I like it, but it's just not enough to make me obsessed with it. Then we tried the cylinder shaped croissant that was half dipped in chocolate, and that was pretty good too. Obviously room temperature croissants just don't hit the same as warm freshly baked ones, but for room temperature ones, these were pretty solid. I also really liked the interior of the shop. Everything looked super clean, modern, and chic. All the baked goods were displayed really beautifully too. I'd definitely come back again the next time I'm in the vicinity, and next time I'll try some of their other stuff too. read more

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I stopped by to pick up a few pastries. They have lots of yummy choices. The shop is always so clean and spread out, which I really like. The employees are always so friendly. I will keep patronizing this business. read more

We asked to reheat our smoked sausage pastry and what we got is burnt! These are for To-go so it's wrapped nicely in paperbag but good thing we checked the bread first before heading out, otherwise we will be disappointed when we get home. We actually waited 20 mins from paying in line until we get the order. It was chaotic, maybe because it's 6pm and store getting more customers in line. But I hope they will be more organized next time. And maybe invest in bigger oven and be careful in reheating settings. And why continue to wrap these bread if you see it's not edible anymore? These bread are not cheap on this economy! Anyway, we've been here a few times and most breads are good. I like their korean milk coffee, I'm glad to have asian french style bakery and I miss this vibe when travelling in SE Asia. Maybe it was just a bad day yesterday. read more

Paris Baguette - Smoked Sausage Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Bright well-lit place with a large amount of variety and efficient service. The problem with this, and most Asian-type bakeries, is that the pastries look good but taste nothing like real French or German pastries and cakes. Too sweet and bland make for a ho-hum experience, plus the coffee (latte/cappuccino) is diner weak which really could use an upgrade..are they using cheap beans? In any case though a nice place to meet people it's just not anything like Parisian. read more

The blueberry yogurt cake is amazing! It is so light, airy, not overly sweet, and filled with strawberries. If you are looking for a delicious cake that won't make you feel awful afterwards, try this one. Service is alway great here and the shop is cute. They also give you a cute cake cutter with matches. read more

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This is, IMHO, one of the better Paris Baguette locations in the Bay Area. I have been here on a number of occasions and never been disappointed. Their baked goods are always fresh and neatly displayed, and the coffee drinks are decent. Service here is consistently good. I have never had a bad experience. The interior is decently sized with ample seating. Overall, this is a nice spot to stop by for a treat in the Downtown Pleasant Hill shopping area. 4 stars. read more

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Finally made my way down to this PB opened in Pleasant Hill. Located right in the heart of the downtown Pleasant Hill area, you will find PB located next to quite a few other food places. This particular PB location is decently sized with plenty of seating on the inside, and a good selection area of breads and adjacent things. Tall ceilings and spacious inside. The inside is separated by a wall of bread on the left, there's a fridge section too of course for takeout sandwiches and such, a big island area with lots of bread and dough adjacent things, a counter at the back side of the building with cakes etc there, and then to the right a large seating area to accommodate quite a few breaders. Everything in here just feels clean and nice, so a good environment for those who wants to, bread in. The staff here were good, particularly the person they have who is consistently a bread refiller going by with trays constantly to make sure that the breads are full stocked, and avoid empty spaces, which is nice. This location certainly knows it's bread game with just this part of the service alone which is nice to see. There's plenty of bread options here, though, it's not as much as it seems because quite a few spaces are more for doughnuts specifically, so not all the spaces are used just for the usual bakery goods you will find at the other Asian bakeries. However, still a good amount of the typical types of selection to pick from so that's good. Just for comparison, just their bread section is probably still more options than what Tous Les Jours offers down the road on Contra Costa. Definitely one of the better selections of PBs you can come across. Price wise, it'll be about the same as let's say Tous Les Jours, but slightly more expensive than if you go to 85c, but their direct competition is really more Tous Les Jour anyways, so basically on par there. Let's get to some of the bread now. I got three specific breads today: a chocolate thing, a sweet potato thing, and a sausage thing. The chocolate thing was quite tasty, and had a fair amount of chocolate inside, and it was also good chocolate. The outside if eat it fresh, is nice and flaky. After taking it home a short time in the air fryer the next day make it flaky again. The garlic sausage thing was yummers. The sausage is also a bit crisper of a outside casing, so just note this if you were looking forward to a softer hot dog feel. It's definitely more of a harder texture like a hot link if anything. But it was good, no complaints. The sweet potato thing was kind of a disappointment. There really wasn't much of this inside there, even though you can sort of see some of that perhaps coloring of it in paste form in the inside, but it was negligible at best. Won't get this again probably. Definitely will be back again to try out some of the other chocolate stuff as there were plenty of other chocolate options with the breads, but also want me more of those sausage buns too. read more

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Everything in this bakery looked mouthwatering. Beautiful presentations. I wanted to try everything, but settled for a delicious sandwich of chicken pesto, cheese, etc. I wanted to take over a rainbow cake. read more

Paris Baguette - Rainbow Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Been going to this place for a couple of years and this is the first time I have been intimidated and turned off. I usually go there for pastries but this time, I decided to order a cake. I picked up the cake this morning and it was not what I expected. A slight misunderstanding. I told whoever was helping me that I asked for specifics. While talking to the person, the manager approached us and in a very hostile and defensive voice, he told me "we don't do that." A simple apology for the misunderstanding would have been enough. Instead, he started asking me which employee helped me, asked me to describe the person, and started raising his voice while the rest of his customers are just going through their orders and enjoying their breakfast. I told him it did not matter who the employee was. It happened and that is that. Instead, he continued to raise his voice, repeated more that half a dozen times that they don't do cakes like that and kept on insisting to tell him who helped me while his voice level increases up a notch. Very condescending. Super disappointing. I told him if he can scream at his customer, I would hate to see him scream and treat his employees. As I said, a simple apology was sufficient. He of course did not give that. Arrogant to the core. I did not even ask for him. He inserted himself between the employee who was already apologizing to me. He just had that attitude " if you don't like it- go." I worry how this kind of toxic behavior is tolerated. The pastries look sad this morning. A little dry. The employees were nice. Their boss - poor customer service. Needs proper training and people skills. The day was just ruined for everybody. read more

I like visiting this location. I got my customary pastry and free coffee (today and tomorrow). It is always delicious I think people must have been tired from the holidays or something because there wasn't much niceness. I went to the restroom before I left and it was atrocious. Please clean it. Thank you read more

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Stumbled upon this place just recently! We have tried their sour dough premade breakfast sandwich & asked them to toast it for us, was decent. We also tried their ham & cheese baguette toasted which was also decent . The pastries is where it's actually at & it's what they are known for. There is an endless amount of choices to pick from. You'll more than likely find something you'll love here! I had their mocha Frappuccino blended coffee which was super rich, sweet and just delicious! If you love super sweet cold blended drinks give this one a try. My partner got one of the seasonal drink flavors which he really enjoyed & rated 9/10 This place has plenty of inside seating, in can be pretty busy depending on the day but for most part you'll more than likely be able to find a seat (: Never has been super noisy where you cant hold a conversation/ do some work/ read a book! This place also has a rewards system so don't forget to sign up to get points each time you visit. The staff is friendly, always making sure you get your drinks & pastries as soon as they are ready for you!! read more

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Paris Baguette has an amazing selection of pastries and drinks. My all time favorite pastry is the "soft cheesecake" it is SO good!! They currently have a biscoff collaboration and in result have made some of the most tasty pastries. I tried their croissant muffin and it was good, they also had a donut and a cake. I also ordered an iced matcha latte with oat milk and it's probably my new favorite thing now. When you enter the store, it's a self-serve type of thing where you grab a tray and pick the pastries you want to purchase. If you want to order a drink or cakes/macarons, you will have to tell them at the counter. I don't live close by to this location, but it is worth driving to, just to get my hands on their delicious pastries and matcha. I can't wait to come back! read more

Paris Baguette - Iced Matcha Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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I have been to the one in Dublin but first time at this one. By the time we got there after dinner a lot of the pastries were gone but there was still a decent selection. Was pleasantly surprised that there was quite a bit of donut and mochinut selections. The best thing about this chain are the creative and different things they offer. Tarts, crab croquette, so many kinds of croissants and endless cakes. So good! Great service, clean facility and just a great place to grab soecial treats. read more

Paris Baguette - Crab Meat Croquette Almond Croissant Hash Brown Bread with Ham & Cheese Berry Tart Cream Cheese Donut Cheese Tart - Bakeries Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Mondays are great for Paris Baguette! Stopped by after seeing Wicked. They were closing but the staff were still nice and helpful. The pastries were delicious!! read more

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Food 4.5/5 Service3/5 self serve counter Ambiance 3.5/5 I ordered the tiramisu cake of which I should have taken a complete photo before scarfing down. Delicious, light and flavorful. In general, I love this place where you can fill your tray with assorted pastries. The pastries are all very light, never too sweet or dense. It's very tempting to get more items than you originally intended. Good parking, ample tables to sit and lower music volume to have a conversation with friends. Don't past go, visit read more

The food here is super good, especially the sandwiches. If you need them to toast it they happily assist you with it. The staff here are super nice and friendly. Overall, a great experience coming here! read more

1st time at Paris Baguette at an attempt to get my matcha fix before work. I also got a curry bun, not pictured. I have to say @7am place was clean, tidy with friendly staff that were stocking up the displays with freshly baked pastries all ready for grabbin'. The beef curry bun was special because it has that Asian donut like crispy putter layer with a soft dough. I wasn't as impressed with the curry filling compared to other curry buns I've had at my local coffee shop in Alameda. However, it was distant but due to the wide menu and inability to satisfy that Japanese curry flavor for me. I will not be getting again so I can try other menu items. 3/5 Matcha was not ceremonial matcha unfortunately but the lavender flavor was there and was still a really good frappe nonetheless to get me through my morning 4/5 due to missing the real matcha quality. But if you're the type to not be able to tell the difference between ceremonial matcha, then you would be highly satisfied with this selection. PB, I'll be back! read more

Paris Baguette - Matcha Lavender Matcha Frappe - Bakeries Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Great staff and tons of choices that I keep coming back for something new. All so delicious.

The bakery is aromatic and the service friendly. There are plenty of seats inside to sit and relax with a coffee and your chosen pastries. I had a few items and unfortunately I don't know their names. The item that I felt was delish was some donut with mocha filling. Decadent. Delicious. Devoured! I'm not from this area... but is hear there is one in Sac. Definitely worth a try. read more

Paris Baguette - The one with the coffee bean on it is sweet and decadent. Coffee flavor dominates in an excellent way. - Bakeries Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Stopped by the new Paris Baguette in Santa Rosa with tons of beautifully displayed pastries that definitely catch your eye, but sadly the taste didn't match the presentation. Everything was decent, just nothing worth writing home about. It all felt a bit mass-produced and lacking that fresh, handmade touch. Prices are on the higher side, but honestly they're pretty standard for Sonoma County bakeries. The highlight for us? The mini garlic croissants. Overall, it's fine if you're nearby and craving something quick, but I'll be saving my calories for local gems like Sarmentine, where the pastries feel more handcrafted and full of flavor. read more

Paris Baguette - Bakeries Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Every thing looked amazing! A variety of pastries, friendly employees, and clean ample seating. Perfect until I took a bite. The fruit topped pastry was very stale and the almond milk latte was very bitter and not drinkable. The WiFi was strong and it's a nice place to sit and work. I'll have to try a different pastry next time and just get coffee from Peet's a few doors down. read more

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Love all their pastries. You grab a tray and just fill it up. I got some sweet and savory. Coffees, teas and drinks are available as well. I'll definitely be back. read more

I've been hearing about how delicious their cakes are, I had to try a few slices for myself. From the three flavors I tried the strawberry cake was the winner. Love the fact that you can grab a tray and pick out your own pastries. The service was decent, the ambiance was somewhat normal. read more

Paris Baguette - Bakeries Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

The appeal and niche of a Parisian bakery chain I found uber-appealing. It's been announced that they're going to be opening a store here in my home soil Vallejo, CA. But, not until 2027! I had signed up for the store app. and decided to hit up their store here in Pleasant Hill, CA for a preview. There were some mixed observations for my 1st visit, which explains my 3 star rating (think a grade of C, C+ or possibly eeking out a B-, idk?). Parking's a snap behind the store in a large lot and free for up to 3 hrs. Upon my arrival to the street facing storefront, I encountered 3 of the 4 entrance doors locked from the outside. Gadzooks! How the heck do you get inside this security zone of a store, lol? Finally entered through the 1 unlocked door after naturally trying all the others first . Once inside, it would've been nice to have been greeted/welcomed by a host or floorperson for those of us unfamiliar with the store concept or the procedure of how you serve yourself. As you walk in, there's cafeteria-like trays, tongs and tray liners to your left. You grab this setup to begin your pastry and goodies selection. Pretty much self-serve from there until you queue up to pay. There's also a self-service ordering kiosk inside and you can order ahead on the Paris Baguette app. Speaking of the app, it pays to install it on your device as doing so entitles you to a free pastry with purchase upon your 1st visit. Anywhere from a $3.99-$5.99 value this is, so nothing to sneeze at. And they send you other freebies & deals through this medium also. Pricing for your basic pastries: Think Starbuck's prices + 15-20% or thereabouts. Not sure how the rewards system works here yet or how it might stack up to the aforementioned Starbuck's program or others? The pastries: Oh so good! Definitely no complaints here. If not for them being a bit on the pricier side, as alluded to already. Warm, flaky & fresh out of the oven. Parisian style. Definite niche appeal outside of your random donut shop or Starbucks' offerings. I did not try any of their different beverage options like coffees, teas, lattes or frappes this visit. No doubt this chain will succeed, as is evidenced by their rapid store growth, "newness" of the brand/concept and customer popularity. My pastry choices were the Pain Au Chocolat and the Pain Aux Raisins. One being the free one with the promotion. 10 out of 10. They also do whole bread loaves, cakes and other confectionaries + special orders. Pretty much a full service bakery, Paris style. And if you're sugar and/or calorie cautious, this bakery will no doubt appear like a mine field, lol. Everything in moderation I guess as the saying goes? It's a winner overall. Subtractions for the Fort Knox-like entrance issues and a lack of customer intro-greeting. It looked very popular inside for an early Saturday morning. read more

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Paris Baguette is a bakery chain that offers good sweet and savory pastries. They bake bread, sell grab n go food, and have a full cafe as well. The ambiance is nice, well lit and good decor in general. Our son loves the pastries here, particularly the mochi donuts and fruit tarts. We've purchased cakes here for birthday parties, they provide you with candles and a cake cutter. They aren't cheap, it most cakes running over $40. The reason for a 4 star review is the inconsistent service. For the most part the staff is nice, you get the occasional person at checkout that isn't friendly or helpful. We do love the large number of options, and often take home a box of pastries to go along with a cake slice. Try their hot dog pastry, ham and cheese croissant or rainbow cake slice if you visit. read more

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This place is OK. As a strawberry lover, I really enjoyed the strawberry soft cream cake slice from their Dublin and San Jose locations. Family only liked the Coffee buns from this location. read more

Paris Baguette - Croissant Coffee Bun Salted Butter Twist Roll Cinnamon Apple Pie Chocolate Croissant Feuillete au Chocolat - Bakeries Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Pastries were absolutely delicious. Cream brûlée, apple turnover, chocolate croissant, so good. Will be back to try more. Really good food, fresh bread and coffee too. read more

I usually really enjoy visiting Paris Baguette. Their coffee is fantastic--I'm glad to see they use Lavazza, one of the best coffee beans out there. The space is always clean, and they offer a wide variety of pastries, which makes it a reliable stop for both sweet and savory cravings. One thing I especially appreciate is the addition of vegetarian savory options like the onion or mushroom pastries. For a long time, the savory items were mostly meat-based, so it's great to see that change! That said, I felt compelled to write this review because I was really disappointed with the pistachio croissant. The pastry itself was flaky and well-baked, but the filling was a letdown. It didn't taste like pistachio at all--instead, it had an artificial, almost chemical flavor. The bright green color already seemed a bit off, and unfortunately, it tasted just as unnatural as it looked. My husband gave it a try (he bought three!) and we both agreed it wasn't worth the money nearly $5 each. The only way we could salvage it was by scooping out the filling and replacing it with real pistachio cream (see attached photo for comparison). Paris Baguette, I love what you do overall, but please consider revisiting this recipe. Pistachio lovers deserve better! read more

Paris Baguette - Pistachio Supreme Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

The products are delicious, the service is excellent, and the place is super cozy and pleasant. read more

Paris Baguette - Strawberry Soft Cream Cake Chocolate Supreme Croissant Pastel De Nata - Bakeries Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

To be fair, I didn't try any of the desserts--I only had a latte, which was just okay. So this impression is based on observing the dessert selection and the overall ambiance rather than tasting everything myself. There are a lot of desserts to choose from. In my opinion, so many that the space feels more industrial than quaint or delicate, which is what I usually associate with a traditional French bakery in Paris. Rather than feeling intimate or charming, it reminded me more of the dessert section at an all-inclusive resort. That said, the place was busy, and people clearly seemed to be enjoying themselves. And that counts for a lot. This feels like the kind of spot you'd go to if you're looking for a more American-style take on French desserts--almost like a Cheesecake Factory-style interpretation of France in dessert form. I can see why some people would really enjoy this place, but for me personally, I don't think I'd go back. read more

This looks like such a clean and fun place from the outside. We go by it all the time. One day, finally decided to go in and try it! The pastry items are very high in price and very small. I know that's a french patisserie kind of thing, and swanky and all that stuff, but of course, it's not nice on the budget. My husband ordered something, I don't remember what it was, but he said it was okay. I personally didn't get anything because it all looked a little too complicated for my taste. I will say there are tons of places to sit, and it's very clean and quiet! There were a lot of people using the wifi and working or studying. Seems like a nice place to do that. Maybe if this was the type of dessert I liked then I would enjoy it more, but it's not really for me. I'll go to Cold Stone across the street :) read more

Every time I try to give this place another chance I'm disappointed. The people that I assume are the owners do not make eye contact or greet any customers they come into contact with. I ordered in the app and was waiting a very long time for my order, with no one asking if they could help. I would try to ask someone or make eye contact, but it was like they're trying to avoid you. People that ordered in person while I was waiting got their drinks before me. Then, I found out that they made the drink and they didn't put it out where the pick up orders are. They put it behind the counter. Makes absolutely no sense. Also their app says you can pay extra for California Farms Oatmilk, but they use Kirkland brand. That's fine but don't advertise it as something different. read more

Paris Baguette - Bakeries Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

I would go here to get raisin bread and it would be so good !!! Service is fast and friendly !! super clean inside!!

Update: The District Manager contacted me regarding my experience and apologized. They are making a correction at the store on how to handle situations I experienced. I really appreciated the District Manager reach to me. The Manager was suppose to call but never did. read more

Paris Baguette - Ruined Pastry - chocolate stick to parchment paper - Bakeries Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

I've been in a pastry phase recently so here I am. I got the smoked sausage bread, mango and cream cheesecake, and cinnamon apple pie. All of the pastries were good. The selection here was okay, but I still think that their location in San Mateo had more. Service was okay. The itself was bakery was pretty spacious. All in all a decent pastry spot. Try it out if you like. :) read more

Paris Baguette - Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

pleasant hill with another gem! downtown pleasant hill is full of elite restaurants, spots and shops, but this bakery is a true sleeper. i honestly came for an amazing cake, their delicious velvet cake but i decided to try some sweets and coffee. the inside view of the bakery is amazing, neat and presentable, while customer service complimented by offering candles along w the cake! paris in pleasant hill? pull up read more

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Overall I love everything here. They taste delicious from croissant to donuts, sandwiches to cafe lattes. However my recent purchase of slices of cakes were somewhat disappointing. I purchased a few different kinds. I loved NY cheese cake and Red Velvet. Others were dried. Especially Layered cake (Millie Crape) was super dried from the very top layer. Other chocolate based cakes felt a bit dried. They just didn't taste fresh this time. I remember cakes from here were very soft and moist. I will still come back for pastries and for cakes, may be I will stick with fresh, whipped cream type of cakes. read more

Many people really love the offerings here. Personally, I am not a croissant fan so it is all lost on me. Many offerings so there will be something for most people. read more