Ummm the crepes are huge!!! The cashier I forgot her name I think it was ally or Amy?? Really sweet! We came in on a weekday 9:30? And they were getting ready to close and made us a really nice crepe last minute. We were thankful! They are very hard working managing everything! Good conversation and thank you for the amazing crepe! It was so big my roommate saved it for the next day The coconut and Oreo ice cream scoop was delish! Would definitely come back! read more

The French Avenue - Coconut and Oreo gelato - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

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Service was quick, popped in on my lunch break right before heading back to work. The crepes in the pictures looked sooooo yummy & the smell of the warm crepes being made makes your mouth water. They got me! I ordered a simple butter & cinnamon sugar crepe. It came out to almost $11. Which is pricey but it's Irvine Spectrum so it's in the "lower end" of painful price range. I didn't open the container until I got back to work & I was stoked to take my break to dig into my warm, sweet & buttery crepes...just like the pictures. No, not quite. My crepe was naked, she had been robbed. No whip cream, no drizzle of chocolate, nada. She had a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. I think it wouldn't have been so sad had I lowered my expectations & not expected to see the pictured crepe, I guess. My mistake. I didn't think toppings were extra...? Idk. Maybe I overlooked something on the menu. I did order it quickly, but man was I let down. I still ate it, but it was one of the saddest $11 crepes I've ever eaten... Although! Their other desserts look appetizing. Maybe I'll have to give those a try for redemption. read more

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We were after the dessert. THE FOOD. - Caramel Banana Crêpe. Thin, delicate pancake with ribbons of caramel, globs of whipped cream, banana slices, and almonds sprinkled throughout. Flavor, for the most part, was good, but the unripe banana slices brought down the sweetness and added a chalkiness that made my mouth feel dry. In addition, the almonds leaned more soft & chewy rather than crunchy. - Almond Croissant. Flaky, buttery, and filled with a sweet almond center. On top, sliced almonds and a delicate sweet glaze add textural contrast to this croissant. THE PARKING. For the smoothest arrival, skip circling the lot and head straight to the theater parking structure. It's closest to the cafe and parking there is free. THE VERDICT. A pleasant lineup of sweet treats worth coming back for, but I'd probably try a different crepe next time. read more

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Cute place! To be fair I haven't tried the gelato or the sandwiches but I did the chicken pesto crepe, and honestly it was pretty mid. There wasn't a lot of pesto, and the chicken tasted like it had just come out of the freezer. I did appreciate that it was fresh tomato and spinach but I just think for $15 the chicken shouldn't taste like freezer food. May come back to try a veggie crepe but not super impressed read more

A very nice little shop with a variety of items from ice cream, baked goods, drinks, cafe food and crepes. They had some beignets that immediately got my attention so i tried their Trio which is Chocolate, Nutella and White Chocolate. It was good but slightly on the dry side but I believe if I had it fresh it may have been better. You can't come to a French place like this and not try a Crepe. Their A La Folie is the classic dessert crepe with Nutella, banana and strawberry. This was made fresh to order and was the best item in my opinion. As for the drink their Pistachio Matcha Latte sounded nice to go with everything. While things were good I believe if things were served in plates and nicer cups there would be more people sitting and trying this place out. The lady working was very nice and hard working as she did everything from taking orders, and cooking the crepe. read more

The French Avenue - A la Folie Crepe - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

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Was so delicious! Had their crepes and they were out of this world! They were warm and ohhhyyyy gooey and fantastic and came looking beautiful. read more

The French Avenue - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

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I stopped by in the morning for breakfast during the holiday weekend. I was pleasantly surprised! I ordered a guava cream cheese danish which was sweet and flaky with just the right amount of cream and jam in the middle. I also ordered a chicken pesto crepe and banana caramel crepe to share with the family. We really loved the chicken pesto crepe! It had a nice crispy finish and the flavor of the pesto was great! The banana dessert crepe was sweet and fresh. We preferred the crispy finish on the savory crepe but both were tasty. The servers come out to where you are sitting which is a very nice touch and they are very kind! They do not have any dine in seating inside due to the size of the bakery but there are plenty of outdoor seating areas nearby. Overall I liked the place and I would definitely come back! read more

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Day-old, dry, over-baked croissants at a premium price. Very limited menu: more of a maybe-French back alley. The server was very polite. read more

First time coming here and unfortunately it will be the last. Located at Irvine Spectrum and next to The Melt. I got their gelato 2 scoops ($8) and a couple of macaroons. Staff was OK. He didn't greet us or thank us for our purchase. Maybe he was having a bad day but still you should have good customer service. Pros: Simple and modern interior I like how they have displays of cute French decor and delicate desserts like eclairs and macaroons Cons: Pricey for the little bit you get Poor selection, limited menu My scoops of gelato was so small. I have had larger portions at the Laguna Beach gelato place. The macaroons tasted OK but I've had better for a cheaper price as well. read more

The French Avenue - Desserts - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

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Kind service. Cute and clean bakery. I appreciate that they offer milk options for the same price. read more

The French Avenue - Menu - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

The cafe's display of the pastries and desserts was cute. The chicken pesto crepe could have had a bit more pesto flavor and less egg-y. The chicken tomato mozz sandwich was pretty (good) cheesy. The only downside is the sourdough was a tad sharp, as all sourdough is, and I managed to slightly cut my lip ‍. Food was good otherwise read more

The French Avenue - Chicken Tomato Mozz - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

Another spot at Irvine Spectrum to grab a sandwich and some French macaroons. The girl who was working last Thursday was very sweet and let me try a few different flavors of homemade sorbet. It's near the Improv so you can get macaroons to go and watch comedy. read more

The French Avenue - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

Amazing service and the crepes are delicious and very affordable. There's plenty of seating right upfront. I hope it gets more traction because it's such a lovely addition to the Spectrum. read more

The French Avenue - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

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I can be a stern critic but I may have just gotten this place on a good day. My sister and I came to pick up macarons before leaving back to her place in Tustin this past weekend and it looked really cute though was relatively empty despite it being a very busy weekend which might be all direct correlation to the reviews currently written. We got a box of 6 of Coffee, Lavender, Rose, Tiramisu, Biscoff & Raspberry. My ratings for them are as follows: Coffee: 2/5 - No coffee flavor at all; Just tasted like sweet cream but texture was nice Lavender: 2.5/5 - Wish the lavender flavor was more subtle; texture was thicker but similar to above Rose: 3.5/5 - Decent rose flavor but also overpowering like the lavender Tiramisu: 3.5/5 - Tasted just like the coffee one but the sweet cream flavor makes more sense for this type of macaron; No coffee flavor was present Biscoff: 5/5 - Amazing and would order a box of just 6 of these next time Raspberry: 5/5 - Also amazing and would order another half dozen of these We don't ever plan on getting food here and it seems a lot of poor reviews came from this but can vouch for some of the macarons above as we would definitely come back for these. read more

The French Avenue - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

Delivered fresh strawberries and feel in Dr.. this is how a business should be done! Amazing venue, display and owner (Laura) She was very personable and pleasant. Then came the crepe. Perfection!!! read more

The French Avenue - Phenomenal and perfect - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

Such a cute little place if you want to grab something for your sweet tooth! I tried their crepes and it was delicious! Also bought a tiramisu to bring home to my husband and he said it was one of the best ones he's tried. Will be coming back here for sure :) read more

The French Avenue - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

So happy to see a new quick food option around Spectrum! This place has a great variety of items - from sandwiches to baked goods to even gelato! I love that their food options are so healthy compared to the other options around Spectrum, but the star of the show for me was their gelato. I tried the cappuccino gelato and it was sooo good. Everything here is also super affordable and the service is awesome! I believe I met the owner (I think her name is Laura?) and she was super kind and welcoming. It sounds like this place is under new management with her and it's in great shape - I would definitely recommend anyone at Spectrum to spot by here for a quick bite. read more

The French Avenue - Cappuccino gelato! Super delicious - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

I was on my way out of Spectrum when this store caught my eye as my girlfriend and I just finished eating dinner nearby and were craving something sweet. It's right next to the parking structure which was convenient so we decided to check it out since it looked like it was relatively busy in there. I was really surprised how quickly they got the line moving as I thought we'd have to wait for a bit but they were super fast. I got the hazelnut gelato which is my go to for most gelato stores and I have to say theirs is really special. I noticed it had some streaks of extra creamy kind of hazelnut in it which I thought really added a nice bit of texture. Will definitely be coming back again next time I'm in the area! read more

The French Avenue - hazelnut gelato - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

Came in on a hot Saturday afternoon looking for a sweet treat and ordered the mango and raspberry sorbet, which was smooooooth, tart and refreshing! Had it been a less hot day I would've definitely tried the gelato which looked super decadent. My boyfriend got the beignet trio and was pleased with the variety in flavors. The owner greeted us warmly when we came in and told us she recently acquired the place and was thinking of making changes to the interior- We look forward to checking it out when we come back to try the crepes and other pastries! read more

The French Avenue - raspberry sorbet - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

The gelato at this French cafe is incredible, and it was the perfect treat for a hot day. I got a scoop of the delicious cookies & cream and the bright, fruity mango sorbet. Both were perfect. On top of that, the atmosphere was charming and the staff were wonderful. Highly recommend! P.S. the alien was a good vibe read more

The French Avenue - Gelato - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here for an ice cream break. I felt like I was in Italy again. The Gelato was super creamy and delicious. The lady at the counter was super nice and gave my pet bird some strawberries. I will definitely come back when I'm in the area. read more

The French Avenue - Hazelnut Gelato. Super creamy. - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

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I was a bit hesitant to try this place out after looking through the reviews but decided to give it a shot anyways. Surprisingly, the crepe was pretty good and the fruit they used tasted super fresh. The worker there was also really nice and had mentioned they just switched management so she was recommending some new pastries they had in the store. My friend decided to get a cinnamon roll (which she loved) and we couldn't get them all but definitely will be coming back to try the rest! read more

The French Avenue - Strawberry and Nutella Crepe - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

I write the bimonthly bulletin for a local association of French-speaking expats, so when I saw there was FINALLY something in the Spectrum that might be our thing, I had to give it a try, which I did for lunch on Black Friday. I ordered the chicken Dijon crêpe, and was pleasantly surprised when it turned to be " au sarrasin " (buckwheat), rather than the same wheat-based crêpe I'd expect for sweet ones. The filling was surprisingly generous -- this was not inexpensive at $14, but an above-average value for Irvine, and included a bag of chips, also appreciated. I have a harder time recommending the pastries. The macarons at $3.59 apiece are priced in Pierre Hermé territory (the best in the world), but I think this is more reflective of sky-high Irvine rents than actually being world-class like that. The eclairs look as homey as mine, not the slick professional ones you get at Moulin for the same money. I did not order any pastries, but the visual evaluation combined with the prices dissuaded me. Considering it was Black Friday, the service speed, about 10 minutes from order to receipt, was quite acceptable. Seating is pretty much all outdoors, in a pleasant courtyard. All told, The French Avenue is a welcome change from the dreary sameness of so much at the Spectrum, and the crêpes are a solid value. It feels like they have ambitions of being more than they are -- the kitchen is ENORMOUS and seems capable of producing a greater variety of pastries than what I saw on display. I'd encourage that, and wish them well -- I'll certainly be back for more crêpes! read more

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I came here today for the first and last! I LOVE crepes and a good latte anytime, but this was certainly not the place for good crepes or latte made correctly. I spent a total of $25.42 on a crepe that was served in a box with chicken very dry and rubbery, it was so hard to eat with the plastic silverware I was given and the knife that split and a latte made wrong. My Latte, which I requested from the gal at the register, who had no personality, didn't talk or apparently listen, and was almost rude in her demeanor towards me, I told her I wanted a latte that was not sweet and not to be made with a vanilla milk. After waiting 15 minutes I get the latte made with vanilla milk, that was so lousy, I drank my water bottle with the 1/2 of the crepe I ate and threw the latte with the rest of the crepe in the garbage. This $25.42 was the biggest waste of my money in a restaurant I could ever remember! The sandwich my friend got, she barely touched, and said, I could make this at home much better than this. It was a simple vegetarian sandwich and she said the same thing, "I would never come back here, I don't know how they stay in business, what a wasted expensive lunch this was!!!" I had just had crepes in Orange on Glassell last week, it was delicious, I was craving crepes, but this was nothing like "Euro Caffe." read more

The French Avenue - Crepe served in a box - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

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Everything looked inviting so we decided to try this place out. Sorry, but we didn't really enjoy our crepes. It took a while to make and it was not very good. I make better ones at home. The cost for 2 Nutella, strawberries and banana crepes with two scoops of gelato was $36.50. Service was friendly but sorry we will not be back. We should have just shared a dessert at Del Frisco's for $11.00. read more

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Absolutely a travesty of a bakery. I got a turkey club ($15) it was literally one(!) slice of turkey meat, one limp piece of lettuce, the hardest unripe avocado that was the size of a quarter between 2 slices of white bread. Looked nothing like the pictures. $15 bucks for this?!?!? Absolutely insane prices for literally next to nothing of a sandwich. I could not believe my eyes when I saw this sandwich. I thought someone was pranking me. Turns out the jokes on me since I paid 15 bucks for one slice of turkey. On top of that, it took 20 minutes to prepare, which makes no sense because it was one slice of deli meat. This place is not going to last very long. read more

The French Avenue - club "sandwich" - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

They are under new management. I tried their gelato and pastries and they were both smooth and delicious. They also sell coffee which I didn't get this time but I want to try it next time! The vibe here is very cute and simple, I like it a lot. Very soothin read more

The French Avenue - Gelato - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

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The French Avenue is a super cute cafe in Irvine spectrum, also under new management! The raspberry sorbet and matcha cheesecake were delicious, will come back to try other desserts. Owner and employees were friendly and helpful as well! Highly recommend if you're craving something sweet after a meal or caffeine read more

The French Avenue - Raspberry Sorbet - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

Glad to have tried this place. Ordered the a la foile sweet crepe. Whoever made my crepe, it was cooked to perfection with plenty of fruit & nutella. Had a little bit of crisp and soft parts on the crepe. Liked it way better than Chocolate bash nearby. For anyone struggles with the plastic knife, dont be so forceful and use the knife ridges to cut the crepe. I'm actually really glad the crepe part isnt too thin. Lovely cashier, tasty crepe. read more

The French Avenue - A la Folie Crepe - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

The cali croissant was an incredible sandwich for breakfast the service was fast and so nice - would 100% come back again read more

The French Avenue - Cali Croissant - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

I'm shocked with the negative reviews. I got the bacon Bri sandwich and my sister got the chicken pesto. Both were delicious and hot. It comes with potato chips. The pomegranate sparkling refresher was delicious. I also got the raspberry gelato and it was delicious as well!!! Service was fast and she was so kind! They just opened so I am hoping that they add more decor to this location. I will most definitely come back. One of my fave spots for sure read more

I'm usually wary of yelp reviews but saw that they're under new management so I wanted to try it out! I got the lemon tart and macaroons (to go) and they were both delicious!! read more

The French Avenue - 12 Macaron (but I ate 4 already ) - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

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i was passing by and thought the place looked nice and ended up ordering a strawberry nutella crepe and an americano. the crepe was too beautiful to not take a picture of, and that is not saying enough about the crepe itself. the crepe was fresh and full of fruit on the inside too. perfect amount of filling and the batter they used was perfect as well. as i was waiting for my crepe, i was chatting with the manager who was very helpful and sweet while explaining gelato options and letting me sample some. turns out they have new management too so i'll be returning when my crepe hankering comes back read more

The French Avenue - Strawberry Banana Nutella Crepe - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

No one greeted me or even asked if was interested in anything. After two others left, I was the only one left and clearly eyeing the dessert case. So can't comment on the food since the service was...well, non-existent. read more

Might I say I've been to a lot of gelato spots in Southern California, frankly one of my favorites is in Laguna Beach. But stopping by The French Avenue was truly worth the trip. The service from the young man working the ice cream is excellent, I could say a lot about it but the gelato is honestly what I really came here to recommend. I'm a big fitness guy and I really am picky with my foods, coming and see the healthy options the flavors had were amazing. I got the chance to sample every flavor(more than once). Furthermore I felt more than at home with this amazing staff. Keep it up! Good things are coming for this store. read more

We stopped by this bakery while strolling through Irvine Spectrum on a coldish Sunday evening. We looked in the window and thought we'd give ita go. The entire place is run by one employee. She was ok but maybe there should be a couple of employees working the store. When she's making the crepes, the counter is empty. I feel this is greedy/desparate business practice. We got the OLala Crepe. Esentially, it's a crepe with strawberries and a lemon cream in it. Again this tasted lack luster. The crepe was really thiick. And it was served in a paper tray. Not a great look. But edible. It was about $13 or so plus tip. The ambiance was ok. The seats are outside. There isn't anywhere to seat inside. This just feels like a money grab. I wouldn't come here again. read more

the staff are so sweet and the drinks are so good! i stopped in right as they were closing, and the manager still offered to make a drink for me. highly recommend their matcha with ube cold foam!! read more

Best pumpkin spice latte ever!! Michael and Hailey were so amazing and had a great time talking with them. Definitely go! read more

The French Avenue - Pumpkin spice latte! - Cafes Near Me - Irvine, California

Website says it's open til 9:30, my friends and I showed up at 9. Their door was unlocked and lights were on. Associate looked at us and said they were closed... pretty sure she was just lying so that she didn't have to do any work. She was on her phone when we walked in. If you were closed, why would your doors be unlocked. Rude and unprofessional. read more

Very good place to get your caffeine fix. I heard this place was under new management and wanted to give it a try. I got both the coffee latte and the matcha latte for me and my wife and they both had the right amount of caffeine. We also got the matcha cheesecake and creme brule crepe cone. The cheesecake was light and not overly sweet. The crepe cone was filled to the brim with custard, which I am all for, and the crackle creme brule top gave it a nice crunch. Will definitely be frequenting this spot! read more