Great smells and looks! The quality baked good are good but not excellent.
Not sure why it has such a high rating. Came all the way from SF. Not close to Ariscault's quality.3 stars because of what we had to pay for the quality of croissants we got. But their loaf of bread is amazing.
The pain au chocolat and croissants were legit.Very pricey but it's the real deal.One issue I had was the canelé was burnt. Hopefully it was just this batch, but it was way too dry and crispy.
Our favorite neighborhood bakery. There really isn't a close second. The baguettes are baked twice daily (the afternoon bake is worth hanging out for), the morning buns are divine and there are year round dishes like quiche and seasonal tarts (fruit/vegetable). The lines can be long but move quickly; you can also phone in and pay for your order ahead of time. Right next to the Claremont, Peet's, Rick and Ann's. Very authentically "French."
Every few Fridays I’ll stop by to pick up some treats for the weekend. Most of what I get usually doesn’t last the entire weekend ? note: arrive early! I stopped by around 9am and waited approx 15 minutes to order, when I left by 9:30 the line jumped 3x and curved around the block.Their morning buns are the best I’ve had - not incredibly sweet, and just the right amount of crispness exterior with light, chewy-ness on the inside. Other favorites include their fruit scones and gougeres!
Sub par quality for bakeries at this price point. Plain croissant is the best thing on the menu, this is done well. Breads are claggy and raw on the inside, while burnt on the outside. Fillings lack flavors aside from salt, and have no nuance, and the bakers don't compensate for the change in bread composition! So the filled croissants have zero lamination and are wet inside. Scones on the other hand are overbaked and dry to point where trying to apply butter breaks then apart. Breakfast buns are drenched in uncaramelized sugar syrup, again no subtlety in flavor. Everything tastes like it's calibrated for the palette of a child, fat, salt and sugar. I would not but from here again.
Wow! Their almond crossiant and chocolate almond croissant are the best I've ever had. I'm sad that it took me this long to discover them. My friend loves their olive bread loaf. Great place to go before your Claremont hills hike. I say before because they sell out of everything by early afternoon so beware! There is also a line, but it dies down fast. Don't miss out on trying their scrumptious goodies!
You gotta love the lines that form before it opens - even in the rain. Wifey can't get enough of the canele.
Probably the best patisserie/bakery in the East Bay. Quality, taste and variety is very good.
Best bakery in area. Beware of waiting line on weekend mornings. Go early. Easy street parking in area.