My first and final review for PMB. I am so, so sad that they are not going to be here anymore. Thank you for the last 18 years....your breakfast/lunch menu was always made with freshness and love. Your pastries are next level, what more can I say...and the staff were always so amazing! I didn't get to write this in your memory book, but every time I had the pleasure of eating in-it was pure zen. Good food, relaxing environment, and good people....it will all be missed. Thanks for it all! read more

Petite Madeline Bakery & Bistro - The best fruit tart ever! - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I've only been to Petit Madeline twice. Once before we moved to Oceanside and once more recently, a 10 year gap. And when I had a taste of their food a couple of days ago, I'm not sure why I didn't come back sooner. Service was very pleasant. Plenty of seating. Had the chicken and waffles and it was really good. The savory crepes could use less onions but the meat had a lot of flavor. Good locatin also, close (ish) walk to the pier if you want to burn off the calories. Not waiting 10 years to go here again. read more

Petite Madeline Bakery & Bistro - Savory crepe (chicken and mushrooms) - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

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The croissant has the best crunch through each layer & just the right amount of chocolate to satisfy the palate. Hands down the freshest croissant I've ever had, from coast to coast. The lunch experience is excellent. I had the Fried Chicken Sando (with vinaigrette salad) & wifey had the Turkey Honey-Chipotle (with their home fries). Once again, the best, most flavorful food we've had. The service always has a smile, no matter who it's from & you're made to feel at home. Wish we lived closer, to make this a regular, daily stop. read more

Five stars all the way! We have found our new favorite breakfast place in Oceanside. We picked up a large order to go which took ~15 to 20 minutes on a weekday around 8 AM. One of the best items is the Chicken and Waffles Benedict ($19). It worked extremely well together with the sweetness of the Belgian waffle and the savory notes of the chicken. It included small containers of maple syrup. The hashbrowns were the best! They really killed it with the super crispy outside. Loved it! However, DH liked the Savory Crêpe ($15) even more! This one just had such a great flavor combination: the little bits of chicken, mushrooms, and classic Provence seasoning. The avocado toast ($8.50) with an over-easy egg ($3) was amazing. It features a multigrain bread and just had some great toasty flavors and topped with a little bit of micro greens. Everything worked so well together. The ham and cheese croissant sandwich ($9.25) is a rectangular shaped one. There is an omelette "patty", tomato, and bacon on the inside. This one was also surprisingly good, even when deconstructed and reheated the next day. The kids really enjoyed sharing a sweet crêpe ($14) with four toppings: strawberry, banana, chocolate, and real whipped cream. We tried a cappuccino ($5.25) and a soy latte ($5.25 + $1 for milk substitution). They were really good, not bitter, but I wish it was a little bit more concentrated. Maybe I'll try oatmilk next time. All of the pastries were amazing. We got a bunch to share and enjoy throughout our vacation. We tried two scones ($3.85 each), blueberry and raspberry pecan. The scones were nicely crunchy on the outside, yet soft and tender on the inside. Wow! We froze these for eating the next day and slowly thawed them in the oven and they were still wonderful. The brown butter chocolate chip cookie ($2.95) had a rich buttery taste. The texture is right in the middle and it's pretty large. Holiday Christmas tree cookie ($4.50) is a delicious buttery sugar cookie with a multitude of sprinkles. This one is not very big, but you can tell it required a lot of work to make it. Get more than one! The Chocolatine ($4.75) was a favorite. So flaky and it has a good amount of chocolate in the middle. Cheese Danish ($4.75) and All Day Bun ($3.75) are saved for later so we haven't tried them yet. Overall, an amazing place for a high-quality breakfast. We will be back! read more

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Chicken Pesto Sandwich ($13) - This was a simple, yet delicious sandwich! The pesto was clearly housemade and not overpowering. I also loved the chicken's marinade. All-Day Bun ($3.75) - Their most popular pastry was a hit! It was perfectly fluffy and crispy and well-coated with sugar. Highly recommend! read more

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Visited for a sit down breakfast in their cafe this time. Its an "order-at-the-counter" and then "find-a-seat" place. They welcome you in and help you at the register once you're ready. They offer menu suggestions if you ask. Their pastry case is beautiful and it's hard to skip out on a pastry! You won't be sorry you did. My mom and her husband joined us and everyone loved their order. The over easy eggs were prepared to perfection, the avocado toast hit the spot, the half order chicken and waffle Benedict was just enough, and the Greek bowl had everything I love in one bowl. Their blueberry cheese danish was our choice this time and it was delicious with the hot coffee. They serve Vigilante coffee. Service was wonderful. Our food came out in a timely manner and one of the women kindly offered to snap a group photo of us. We'll certainly be back to our local bakery and cafe. read more

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Checked our listing for breakfast on a rainy Saturday morning and found this sweet recommended bakery in the heart of Oceanside. What a great find! Upon entering this location off the corner, we were able to place our order fairly quickly while observing the glass case of various bakery items. We chose to have breakfast of french toast & half order of eggs Benedict with Latte and coffee. I also ordered a cinnamon swirl and an apple cinnamon crumb cake. Everything was delicious and the staff came around a few times to ck our coffee and see how we liked it. There was booth and some chair tables near the windows. I highly recommend this beautiful restaurant to enjoy the old blues music and enjoy a cup of java. read more

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Petite Madeline's?! Yes please. This bakery is insane. Their options are vast and everything looked sooo good. The three day butter croissant was next level as was the brioche French toast. I normally stay with proteins but gave in and was not disappointed. The service was awesome as well. Didn't catch our servers name or I'd give her a shoutout. Super sweet, perfectly attentive, and kept a close eye on the coffee levels and table without being over bearing. Full bakery/coffeehouse/breakfast spot vibes. Small and quaint with plenty of seating as well. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Have you been here? I amSeriously, have you? I went to the hospital on this fine sunny day and while there was talking to my nurse. He asked what was I doing after appointment. I was like breakfast sandwich. Like I want a fresh bagel. Welp. He mentioned this place and lucky for me, it was TOTALLY on our way home. I told my boyfriend where I wanted to go. I ordered a chocolate croissant and he ordered a chicken sandwich. I'll admit was not a fan of the chicken sandwich but that pastry. O M G. It was soft, fresh, not every sweet. Was just right. I had a latte and yes. It was yummy. The place is so sweet and cozy. Family and brunch friendly. Must try. Can't wait to go back and try something new read more

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This is a nice little place for breakfast, or pastries. I end up getting th pancakes with scrambled eggs and bacon and coffee. When you enter you order and pay first, then find a table. Silverware, napkins, and water is self serve. They bring your food and drink to your table. Everything was g except the bacon. It tasted like it wasn't pork. I almost didn't finish it. I just BBQ and this bacon would get a low score. All the pastries looked yummy. I'll get them on a future visit. The service was good and the place is clean. read more

Petite Madeline Bakery & Bistro - Pancakes,eggs, and bacon. I'll pass on the bacon next time. - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

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The chicken sandwich is incredible. Probably won't get the quiche again. Our desserts did not disappoint. Finger licking. We'll definitely come again. I'm giving this place STAFF OF THE DAY AWARD. SO friendly and thoughtful. Very clean and lively environment. Nice music too. read more

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Swim meet brought us to town. We were looking for a good coffee and a bakery. We visited Petite Madeleine both days. Bakery side amazing. Made from scratch. Great flavors and presentation. I tried the Hill omelette - highly recommend. Gruyère and spinach combo amazing. Crogel was yummy. Danish w almonds to die for. Traditional setting in Town. Excellent location for breakfast.. (for us) they have more. Service was friendly and accommodating.. read more

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After years of driving past this place, my wife and I finally stopped in for breakfast and wow, what a great experience! The customer service was fantastic and professional. The food? Incredible. I haven't had a savory crepe this good since my time in Germany! Every bite of breakfast was absolutely delicious. The dining area was elegant and beautifully decorated it really added to the overall experience. Highly recommended! We'll definitely be back. read more

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We were in Oceanside visiting with my daughter and boyfriend and we decided to go to brunch at Petite Madeline Bakery and Bistro located in downtown Oceanside. My daughter has had their yummy pastries before but it was the first time for all of us to dine in here. Cute little place with some yummy breakfast/brunch options. I chose the chicken and waffle eggs Benedict half order and a side salad. The perfect pairing. We also ordered the apple danish which was delicious! The rest of the table ordered the avocado toast, the Greek bowl and the two egg plate. Everyone enjoyed their selections and we would definitely come back to try other menu items and pastries. read more

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This French cafe is a hidden gem in Oceanside. They serve breakfast and lunch. We only wanted pastries. They weren't busy on a Saturday afternoon. Service was helpful and kind. I got their giant chocolate hazelnut cake. It was moist. The hazelnuts on top were a nice touch. I couldn't finish the cake and shared it with 3 other people. It took us 2 days. read more

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This homegrown bakery is a casual setting for American breakfast & lunch fare, plus coffee, espresso & French pastries. Everything is made from scratch and it is family owned. The baked goods are first come, first serve! And they GO QUICK. Food and service was divine we had to visit twice on our trip! Everything was so good! I would eat here everyday if I could. The staff is extra sweet and super friendly. They remembered us! read more

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The inside is nice and clean and eclectically cool. The servers were friendly and accommodating. The fruit tart was quite good with fresh food and the crust was quite good and priced about average. The brown butter chocolate chip cookie was good, but not amazing., the hazelnut chocolate cake was great and especially when I got a bite of the hazelnut. The strawberry cheesecake was also good. There is plenty of indoor seating and the interior has a high open ceiling which adds to the ambiance. Great place to eat and chill read more

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My wife and I with our friends (who recommended this place) visited this casual, quaint and uniquely decorated cafe and bakery. You order your food at the walk up counter and they bring it out to you. We ordered Eggs Benedict, crêpes with strawberry, no Nutella and a side of turkey and a fried egg. I rarely order eggs Benedict because other restaurants do not serve the eggs on an English muffin nor do they use Canadian bacon. This restaurant does. I ordered my hollandaise sauce on the side because it can get a little too buttery and I like to control that taste so if you are like me, it would be a good idea to order the sauce on the side. The potatoes were delicious. They are not frozen, but our hand cut and fried. My wife tried their crêpes with strawberries. She found the creeps We're prepared very well and the strawberries were sweet. She did not want the Nutella although I would recommend that you do because it just adds to the sweetness of this breakfast entrée. We do plan to return and visit this bakery to sample some of their other items. read more

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There's nothing better than a cute little breakfast place, and this checks all the boxes. It's walking distance from my sister's house and there's always people eating inside, so we knew it was good. It's one of those places that you order at the counter, take a number and go grab a seat. There's a staff member that kind of helps to reserve tables and guide you as you go, which is so nice. There's staff was great and very pleasant. They have most breakfast food staples and good selection of pastries. Price is right. I'm excited to go again. read more

I recently went to go vacation in Oceanside and saw this bakery and was very intrigued to try some pastries or breakfast. I thought I was only going to be visiting once on my week vacation but found myself back three more times. I'm a sucker for a good avocado toast and a fresh fruit tart so as soon as I saw that fruit tart, I knew I had to try it. I believe they change out their baked goods throughout the week so you might not see the same pastries, I went back for the fruit tart and sadly did not see any. But I got the avocado toast every time with my egg over easy and it was so delicious!! The fruit tart was so good that next time I go I'm gonna have to bring some back home! I did take my food to go the first two times but on my last time there I did sit and eat there and it is quite small and packed in there but the staff was accommodating and friendly! read more

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We have walked by this place at least 100 times since moving here. We always thought is was just a bakery and then some of our neighbors told us about the awesome breakfast they serve. Food is amazing, we were a little unclear on the seating arrangements as all the tables had reserved signs on them. Staff was very friendly and we tried the all day bun (not pictured) was absolutely fabulous! We will be back soon! read more

Petite Madeline Bakery & Bistro - ABC OMELETTE - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Every where we go we look for French bakery and no different this time highly recommend for breakfast,fresh coffee and very close to the beach if you choose to walk with your coffee read more

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All I can remember is they were about to close and I was humbly about to excuse myself when the girl behind the counter yelled out that I could order to-go in the chipperest, somewhat helium-like, but genuinely friendliest voice ever... about 10 minutes later, I was happily eating a delicious quiche that made me stop in my tracks until I finished it while standing in the middle of the pavement. read more

The place is nicely furnished, clean and well lit. I ordered a white mocha and a blueberry scone and they were both great, I especially loved the art they did on my drink. It is a good place to start the day if you're planning to visit downtown Oceanside. The staff is attentive and helpful. Overall a good place to visit. read more

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My family and I absolutely love coming to Petit Madeline!! Everyone is always so friendly and accommodating, making sure that my grandma and I have a seat even during the busiest of times. We have been coming here for years to enjoy their delicious lattes, mochas, and flavorful breakfast dishes. My grandma loves the eggs benedict in particular and orders it every time! As a vegan, I always go for the avocado toast and a side of home potatoes. We both enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant with tons of natural light, beautiful plants, and now, cozy Christmas decor!! So if you're in the mood for a tasty satisfying breakfast in a setting sure to uplift your spirits, give Petit Madeline a try!!! read more

Petite Madeline Bakery & Bistro - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great little brunch spot in oceanside. Not too far from the beach but far enough to be less crowded. Pastries are delicious and the restaurant is cute. It is small so don't show up with a crowd. read more

Cute Restaurant with a diner like atmosphere. I live in San Diego but wanted to explore Oceanside so took the train up (apprx 30 min from downtown San Diego). Even though it was after 12:00 pm on a Sunday, I still wanted breakfast. So I looked up breakfast spots and Petite Madeline Bakery came up. It did not disappoint. The staff was very friendly, but it did take a little while to get my food (even though it wasn't that busy. That's the only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars. I ordered the egg croissant sandwich with spinach, feta cheese, & tomatoes. It was reasonably priced at $11 for the area. I also ordered a side of their "lemon creama" which tasted and looked like lemon butter to put on my croissant sandwich. It was delicious and very filling for me. I will be returning to try their other dishes and to also try one of the lovely display of pastries. read more

Petite Madeline Bakery & Bistro - Located in Downtown Oceanside...really nice place to visit - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I've tried many delicious things from here but today I decided to try the Ham & Cheese croissant. I wanted to like it, but it just wasn't good. The croissant had a crunchy almost stale exterior that reminded me of pizza crust, the ham was warmed but almost cold, and there wasn't really any cheese. read more

Petite Madeline Bakery & Bistro - Ham & Cheese croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

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We stopped by after the Thursday market when looking for a bite for breakfast. It was pretty busy but we seen they had patio seating. At this spot, you order first then find a seat. After we ordered we were lucky to find a seat inside. Our food came out promptly. I just sat, everything we had was delicious. It was a great portion to start the day! The bread was soft and fresh. I enjoyed their service and would definitely comeback when in the area again. read more

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We've been here a handful of times with parties of 2-3, and it's always been a decent experience. The food is mostly good, pastries hit or miss, and the service is calm and efficient. You order at the counter and they give you a number to set at your table. It's looks to be self seating, but they will take your party number when you're in line to order and reserve a table for you if any are open. There is a water, utensil, and napkin station to help yourself. Don't try to come here if you have more than 4 in your party. We recently came with a party of 7, and discovered that they do not accommodate combining tables, so it was very awkward squeezing our party on a square 4-top + round 2-top near each other. There were other square tables that opened up next to each other that could have been combined to create more logical seating, but they refused, even as the 4-top tables sat empty, and then much later filled by parties of 2. The only explanations I got for the refusal to accommodate was from a gentlemen who told me to trust him that it's the best they can do because he has worked there for 5 years, and they have to keep tables open for other customers in this small restaurant. In retrospect, I now realize that they were unhappy with us taking up tables before we ordered. I stopped trying to make sense of it when I realized they weren't interested in accommodating us, but just wanted us to move along. Lesson learned to not come here with a large party or linger too long, their business model is built on getting people in and out efficiently, which I can appreciate. read more

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Definitely a cozy spot to satisfy the hunger pangs! Came here for a late breakfast and the Egg Benedict was super good. Big and very good portion. The Cinnamon Roll Croissant was served nice and warm. Service was friendly and attentive. An enjoyable place for breakfast and lunch. read more

Petite Madeline Bakery & Bistro - Egg Benedict with Hash Brown - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Cute and very charming. Friendly employees, and yummy pastries. Will definitely return. read more

Petite Madeline Bakery & Bistro - Yummies had the carrot cake and strawberry cake. Both good, but not the best I've had. Carrot tasted more like a spice cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

Love this place! The baked items were unique and absolutely delicious. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Decorations were absolutely adorable. I can't wait to go back! read more

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It's usually really good but the chicken for the chicken and waffles definitely went down in quality. My hash browns were also undercooked. Disappointing visit read more

Came in as a quick pit spot to grab something to eat and I'm glad I did. I got one of their ham and cheese croissants and it's delicious. They had a lot of other items there but if you want a good pastry and with great service, this is the spot. read more

We've started going to Petite years ago when they offered table service. Now the experience is quite different. You grab a menu when you walk in, and line up to place your order. This place is small, so you'll see people scoping out a table almost immediately. Once you're seated you almost don't get service. There were times we got our food before getting our drinks (water and black coffee). There were times we had to ask for drinks, even after waiting for 10 minutes. Now water is self serve, which is good. Food. * Smoked Salmon Benedict. Nothing to write home about for this one. It was pretty basic, but they used to make the hash browns extra crispy! Mmmmmm those hash browns were cooked perfectly! Now they're way flat, and not crispy at all. Please bring back the crispy has browns, even people next to me would ask "do they always make them like that" because they use to be so good! Even my boys would eat them up. Pastries. This is where they hit home. Almost every pastry I've had has been top notch! The bear claw is the best I've had in a very long time. Even the savory ones such as the ham and cheese croissant are memorable. They make their croissants in house and specialize in a lot of their pastries, I can't even remember them all! So definitely try a pastry if you're in the area! Drink. The chai latte with oat milk is divine!!! It's creamy goodness in a cup so perfect, and a new fave! They make special pies around the holidays. We had the banana one last year and it was gone within minutes! Street parking can be tricky, even early mornings. Petite has my heart, but boy I wish they'd bring back those hash browns and some of the previous staff. Everyone used to be so friendly and personable. There are a lot of new faces now, which happens - but some of them don't even seem to be happy to be there. read more

Finally, I got to try Petite Madeline out this past weekend. Oh my! Their range of pastries was outstanding. I was able to try the key lime tower and spinach feta croissant. They were both delicious! Service was fast. It was pretty busy when we were there but fortunately found a table to enjoy our goodies. I can't wait to go back and try something off of their menu. read more

Petite Madeline Bakery & Bistro - Feta spinach croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

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For the last year or so, my husband has been in search of the ultimate croissant. There aren't too many French bakeries near our home so it really was a hit and miss. Surprisingly, we thought we had found a pretty decent croissant at a local donut and pastry shop. Then we went to France again. We had forgotten how delicate and decadent a true croissant could be. During our visit in France, many a croissant was eaten, and enjoyed. So now we come back to the United States...Bee-dooooo. No croissant could compare, until we came upon Petite Madeleine Bakery & Patisserie in Oceanside, CA. WOW! The croissants they bake are as good as any we had in France. Maybe better because we were able to enjoy them beachside. They were flaky and buttery. Baked perfectly. In addition to freshly baked items, they serve a variety of breakfast meals. I didn't have any so am unable to comment. I can say however there was another woman who arrived shortly after me who said she had driven in from San Diego to eat breakfast. I arrived at the bakery about 10 minutes before they opened. I was invited in so I could sit at one of the tables until they officially opened. They were still setting up the tables for the day. The restaurant has a somewhat eclectic vibe, very comfy. I look forward to a return visit to try more items on their menu (plus maybe another croissant). read more

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Amazing pastries and coffee, the staff are really nice and helpful! We all ordered the chicken and waffle Benedict, loved it! Only thing I would suggest is to ask for the avocados on the side, if you want a crispier texture. read more

Best breakfast in town. Causal atmosphere, good prices and amazing food. The people were kind, but a little understaffed. This is a staple for a great breakfast. read more

Petite Madeline Bakery & Bistro - My wife tries Benedict everywhere we go and she said this was the best she has ever had. - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California