My wife was craving clam chowder in a sourdough bowl. I got all the ingredients for the chowder,…read morebut I needed the bowl. So I asked Mr.Google where I could find a high quality sourdough loaf. Of course I paged down past the paid ads and found Angela's Eccentric Kitchen. The website said they open at 7:00, so after filling up at Costco, I headed over. They're a couple of doors down from Mary's donuts. I walked in and was greeted immediately and asked what I'm looking for. I explained my story and was shown the perfect sourdough loaf for my needs. Now, I'm not personally a fan of sourdough, but when I hollowed out the bowl, I tried some and oh my gosh, it was delicious! I painted the bowl with olive oil cod placed it in a. 350° oven for about 15 minutes to toast. I painted the lid with EVOO and sprinkled with salt, granulated garlic, and dried chives. I mixed the innerds the same way and put all of them in the air fried at 400° for 6 minutes to toast. Once done, I let the bowl cool for a half hour and couldn't stop snacking on the croutons while making the chowder from scratch. Once the chowder was ready, I assembled the meal and gave it to my wife. She devoured it forthwith and said it was better than that served on Fisherman's wharf in San Francisco. Now, if I'd been thinking, I'd have gotten some of their tasty looking sweet treats for desert. But I'll be back. I encourage you to come by for your bread and sweet bakery needs. You won't be disappointed.

What a great find and such a sweet and fabulous Owner. Best sour bread I ever had and her sweets…read moreare delicious. My rear end won't be happy in my pants, but I don't care....... Can't wait to go back.

I ordered dessert and two birthday cakes for my twin daughters and paid in full in advance, with a…read morereceipt confirming everything. The order was supposed to be ready for pickup at 2 PM on Sunday. I sent my mom to pick everything up and bring it to the party. When she arrived, they told her there were no cakes and no record of my order. Two cashiers started blaming each other--each one claiming they didn't take the order. My mom FaceTimed me while I was at the party with guests already arriving (this was around 4 PM, well past the pickup time). I spoke to the cashier who originally took my order--she remembered me--but then claimed they had misplaced the order and there were no cakes. They told us to come back in an hour so they could remake everything. I asked for at least the desserts since the party was already set up and we were only missing the dessert table and cake. Instead, they made my mom wait another 30 minutes just to get the desserts--and even then, the order was incorrect. I had ordered 10 cups of kishkish, but they only gave 8. When I called to ask, they initially insisted they gave 10. I had to FaceTime them to show proof because they were accusing me of lying. Then they changed their story and said they gave 8 larger cups instead. My husband returned an hour later to pick up the cakes while guests were waiting--very embarrassing. The cakes we finally received had different fillings than what I originally ordered, but at that point we had no choice. Throughout this entire experience, the staff was rude and dismissive. Not once did anyone apologize or take responsibility. They made it seem like the mistake was ours. I would strongly advise against ordering from here for any special occasion. This was extremely disappointing and stressful.

Very disappointed in the customer service that I received today it was terrible, rude and…read moredisrespectful. There was only one person in front of me when I walked into the store and the lady behind the counter after she got done ringing him up a few people walked in and basically cut the line and she didn't even acknowledge me and she continued to ring people up after the second person she helped. I finally decided to go up to her so that hopefully she'd acknowledge me that I've been waiting patiently I asked a question and then told her I was ready and knew what I wanted. I proceeded to walk to the item and she did not follow me. She continued to ring people up and have me stand there two more people after me and the third person which is now five total told her that he would be happy to wait because he knew I was ahead of him and acknowledged that what she was doing was rude and disrespectful. She shook her head no and said that it was OK and continue to ring him up at that point I walked out outraged and upset of how rude this lady was. I was a big fan of this place, but I will no longer ever come back here again as long as she's working there and I will never recommend anyone to come here either. If you see this lady just keep driving and go somewhere else you don't deserve to be disrespected when you're a paying customer.

One of my Yelp friends made a post about $3 medium drink rewards this past week for Paris Baguette…read morerewards members, and when I checked my account dashboard, I saw that I had two such rewards: $3 Latte or Macchiato and $3 Matcha or Chai. I just so happened to pass by this Paris Baguette while visiting Kearny Mesa, and since I was getting thirsty, I decided to stop in and see what drink I could get. Unlike the other Paris Baguette locations close to where I reside, this Paris Baguette is actually located inside Zion Market on Clairemont Mesa Blvd right off the 163 freeway. It's kind of like Tous Les Jours embedded inside Hmart where it'd be impossible to stop by the bakery without first entering the grocery store. There were a couple of customers waiting to order, and then when it was my turn, the cashier (Isabella?) went to make some drinks. They seemed short-staffed because it took her a couple of minutes to get to me, though she did acknowledge my presence and said she'd be with me in "just a second" even though it took way more than a second lol. At least I had ample time to peruse the menu. At first, I was planning to get an Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte, whose regular price for a medium size would be $6.50. However, I noticed another TV that was showing the seasonal drinks. I was getting annoyed by that TV because it kept flipping back and forth between two different screens, which really hampered my decision-making process. The screens would change at random times, so I hastily came to a decision of the Iced Caramel Apple Matcha Latte, though I wasn't totally sure if either reward would work on that specialty latte. When Isabella was ready to take my order, she did confirm the Iced Caramel Apple Matcha Latte would qualify for the $3 reward, but then I had to ask which reward? Since it was a matcha drink, it could have worked for "$3 Matcha or Chai", but since it was also a latte drink, it could have also worked for "$3 Latte or Macchiato". Surely, Paris Baguette could have been a little less ambiguous about which reward such a drink would qualify for, especially since "Chai Latte" is also a drink they offer. I showed Isabella both rewards, and she determined that the Iced Caramel Apple Matcha Latte would work for the "$3 Matcha or Chai" reward. I had noticed that the drink was listed as $7.99 on the menu, but it actually rang up as $6.99 at the register. My goal was to get the most expensive drink that would qualify for either $3 reward, and $7.99 was the highest price tag I saw; there easily could have been another $7+ drink out there that I could have ordered to maximize my savings, but oh well... Isabella went off to do something as I was paying, but forgot to press a button on her end to request payment, so the payment process took a little longer than expected. If the TV screen hadn't kept flipping back and forth so much, and if that particular line item had shown the correct price, I could easily have chosen a different drink instead. But no complaints about the drink itself. It took just a couple of minutes for them to prepare my Iced Caramel Apple Matcha Latte. I was expecting them to give me a straw, but they have them on a counter by the right wall. I had an Iced Matcha Latte from Dunkin' earlier in the week, and it was on the order of "meh". This matcha latte was way better, though it certainly wouldn't be fair to compare a seasonal flavored matcha latte from a patisserie to a regular matcha latte from an average fast food chain that sells dry, day old tasting donuts lol. The latte was topped with the caramel drizzle, and it paired so well with the matcha that even if the matcha tasted grassy to begin with, I didn't sense it at all. I also thought the drink was at just the right consistency without being overly frothy, like the matcha latte from Dunkin'. Also, it's worth noting I'm not particularly a fan of matcha, so if you are, rest assured that you can get good quality matcha here! Is it the best matcha in town? If you're asking me, you're asking the wrong person LOL. Overall, it's a pretty decent Paris Baguette to go to, and it will definitely keep you company as you do your shopping in Zion Market. If you're not a rewards member, don't forget to join and download the app! These kinds of deals show up from time to time, but you don't necessarily get notified when they come up; instead, you'll have to check the app on a consistent basis or be Yelp friends with someone who posts these kinds of deals on their Yelp feed lol. Like yours truly for example; I'll let you know they're issuing these $3 medium drink rewards for the next two weeks as well. You're welcome :)

I ordered s'more latte via the app. When i got there, they couldn't find my drink. When they did,…read morethe drink looked like it's been sitting there for a while. It didn't taste like much of anything. I'm surprised that it had no sweet taste at all. I asked for no ice so it wasn't full. It's inside Zion so plenty of parking. It's a small bakery but it looks like there's plenty of pastries and desserts to choose from.

This bakery is in between Ross and Mitsuwa. Parking is tight in this plaza where you'll need to…read morefold in your side mirrors and suck in to get in and out of your car. Super cutesy vibe and pretty delicate desserts. Almost reminds me of Nothing Bundt Cake interior with merch, candles, gifts, flowers. Things you can pick up last minute if you're on your way to a party. They offer cheesecake, cupcake, cookies, cakes and few others. Lattes, matcha, Hojicha, teas and lemonade. I got the earl gray lavender cupcake and black sesame matcha Hojicha drink and lychee hibiscus tea drink. The cupcake was moist, not too sweet, had some grittiness to it from the seeds. Tasted the earl gray and lavender combo. It was delicious, I could have ate the entire thing but had to share the other half. There were a few tables outside but none inside.

I'd been seeing Atelier Flour all over Instagram, so I decided to stop by and see what the hype was…read moreabout. I ordered the Island Girl Coffee, a macadamia latte, and asked for it less sweet. To me, it tasted very similar to a flavored hazelnut latte from Starbucks. Even with reduced sweetness, it was still sweeter than I prefer and had a slightly artificial flavor. If you enjoy flavored Starbucks-style coffee, you'll probably like it, but it's just not my personal preference. I actually didn't finish my drink because the flavor wasn't for me. That said, the cashier was very sweet, and the dessert display looked beautiful and tempting. While the coffee didn't win me over, I'd still come back to give their desserts a try since they looked much more appealing than the drink I ordered. Overall, a nice spot with friendly service, but next time I'll be skipping the flavored coffee and trying one of the desserts instead.

I used Babycakes for my wedding in July! I absolutely love cake, so it took me a long time to…read moreresearch flavors, designs, and prices. I was able to email quite a bit with Cassie, who was helpful and made good suggestions. I ended up going with a 2 tier round cake, top tier was Vanilla Raspberry and bottom tier was Chocolate Peanut Butter. It was moist and decadent and held together great. At the end of the night there were only a few pieces left, it was a hit with everyone!

OMG! We picked up some AMAZING birthday cupcakes at Babycakes, in San Diego! Jeffery was so patient…read morewith us (so many from which to choose!) He perfectly described each flavor profile and how each rated in popularity. He was so sweet and personable. He even included birthday candles in the box! We each tasted one of our picks (my birthday isn't until tomorrow) and saying they didn't disappoint would be a huge understatement! Danny ate his German Chocolate cupcake: Chocolate Cake, German Chocolate filling injected into the center & topping with coconut & walnuts and fudge frosting. I chose my Lemon Bavarian: Lemon cake, lemon Bavarian frosting and finished with dollop of lemon curd on top and injected into the middle. Every part of the cupcakes were unique, and delicious all by themselves. They have another location in Hillcrest and one in Imperial Beach!

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

The amount of baked goods (savory and sweet) is much smaller than any other 85 Degrees Bakery that…read moreI've been to. It was also a little dark in here. The prices are very nice! I got myself a Chocolate Croissant and an Iced Sea Salt Caramel Coffee (Medium Size). I figured the chocolate croissant would be good to take on a walk so that it would become all melty! The sea salted caramel cream coffee on the other hand was lacking that depth and lush you'd get from actual caramel. It tasted like they used a pump syrup instead, very artificial. I wanted more salt in this drink as well. Other than that, it was ok, esp for the price. I'd prob get the original sea salt cream coffee next time. There are a few tables inside (chairs minimal) and some outdoor seating. Lots of space to park.

It's hit or miss here. Either the line to pay is backed up or the coffee line is. On busy days you…read morecan be waiting over 20 minutes in either line. I think what did it for me is the fact the drinks are either topped off or not. I'm paying over $5 for a large specialty drink (the only size it's offered in) and they can't even top it off? Wth? **the next day I went to another 85 location. I realized the National City store gave me a medium sized drink and it wasn't a large. Large is the only size they sell this drink in. The drink I bought from the other location was noticeably larger and topped off. National City is ripping customers off.**

I came to Muri Coffee & Dessert back in October last year before my husband and I went on our trip…read moreto Greece. I wanted to find a new place where I could enjoy the vibe, read my book, and not feel overwhelmed by a huge crowd. I was really happy we found this place! The owner was super welcoming, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. My husband and I each tried one of their desserts, and we even took a cake home. Everything was really good! We both got regular iced coffees, and they were really good too. They were also really nice about making our drinks the way we liked them. We really enjoyed being able to sit, drink our coffee, read our books, and just enjoy the atmosphere for a while. The only downside was that there are only two single-person bathrooms, so you may have to wait a little if it gets busy. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back again, especially when it's a little less busy!

Really lovely coffee shop in north park. Perfect spot to stop in and do some work…read more One of the best americanos I've gotten in San Diego (so their espresso is really good). They have a lovely selection of desserts to accompany their delicious coffees and teas. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is street parking only.

Wide and unique selection of bread that cater to a variety of tastes…read more They have good drinks that they share from Happy Lemon. Egg tarts are always yummy. Their buy one get one free deals are always great when they appear. Friendly staff and nice storefront.

Stopped in to pick up a birthday cake for a friend, stayed for the variety of breads, cakes and…read moreteas we wanted to pick up to accompany our dinner. Parking was easy to get in and out of with how large the shopping center is. The staff were all super friendly and very informative to help us make a decision for our group. Cakes are decently priced, $40 for an 8" cake to feed around 6 of us. The bread variety is probably better earlier in the day, we definitely came late and many items already picked through. We also picked up lemon green tea and a couple slices of cake, all of which were perfect. Definitely a spot to come check out!

After finishing dinner, I decided to check out a dessert spot just down the street, and I'm so glad…read moreI did! I was absolutely blown away by the desserts here. I tried the Baklava Cheesecake, and wow--it was one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had. The combination of creamy cheesecake and the rich, sweet flavors of baklava was incredible. My taste buds were in heaven! I also picked up some mini baklava pieces, and they were just as delicious--fresh, flaky, and packed with flavor. To top it all off, I ordered a caramel latte, and it was amazing. The coffee was smooth, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the desserts. The customer service was excellent, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. If you're in the neighborhood, do yourself a favor and stop by. You definitely won't be disappointed. I'll absolutely be coming back!

loved this place. It had such a modern & warm interior!! Baklava is $25/lb and Turkish delight is…read more$18/lb. Kinda $$ and the desserts are extremely sweet, but so well done. Loved how fresh, buttery, and flakey everything was. I also really enjoyed the chew and flavor of the lokum -- they were rosewater flavored! Would be a perf place to study at. Will definitely come back again!