Oh la la! Tres Bien - Excellent! A real French bakery! The…read morequiche is my favorite - flaky and fluffy! Sally and Bruno bring Paris to Sonora.

WOW! We found this shop the night before, when arriving at the same shopping plaza to have dinner…read moreat Strings Italian(please see separate review). I looked up Bon Apetit - Crepes, Croissants & More on Yelp, saw a very good rating, but not too much information and only a few photos. Considering this business has been here more than 12 years, and boasted baked goods, I HAD to do my research and provide a bit more information. We came in after our breakfast at My Garden Cafe(please see separate review), so we weren't hungry but, again, research was the goal. The space itself was a bit surprising. Having occupied this space for so many years, I guess I expected it to look more like a restaurant or kitchen of some kind. It doesn't. The large interior space has a few small bistro style patio tables and chairs (even outdoor umbrellas!) and - I think - is meant to look as if patrons are dining al fresco in Paris, maybe??? But it reminded me more of a church or school bake sale. Folding tables with colorful tablecloths are pushed up along one wall and on them set large, food service grade, clear plastic bins with the baked good inside. Above each bin is a laminated color copy of the corresponding pastry affixed to the wall. Utensils, paper bags and tongs are available for customers to self serve their selections. A separate cart has a couple of industrial coffee carafes and paper cups for beverage self service, alongside a free standing water cooler. I asked if the pastries are made there and was told no. They are made fresh each morning by the owner, Bruno, and brought in in the bins and arranged, usually, under the display pictures to easily see what is in that day. So, while not conventional, this method obviously works, and has for OVER A DECADE. Unconventional bakery esthetics and sales methods aside, the products are what customers are repeatedly here for. AUTHENTIC, French pastries made from European butter, making them lighter than an angel's wings and tastier than the devil should allow. My husband was going to patiently wait while I chose my purchases, but I persuaded him to indulge in the last remaining buttery croissant as I added it to my bag of pain au chocolate. I'm such an arm twister.... CAUTION! Digression ahead: Recently, I had been excited about a different croissant purchase at a sandwich shop in Sunland-Tujunga, only to bite into something that was more like Pilsbury canned dough than a real buttery French croissant. I guess that unpleasant experience made me long for pastry vindication and Bon Apetit came through for the win! But even before my first bite, I asked Bruno what type of chocolate he used in the pain au chocolate. 'Today Belgian. I get Belgian if I cannot get French, because they are practically the same,' he replied in his lovely French accent. And I melted. FINALLY! I was getting AUTHENTIC pain au chocolate! I'm telling you, when you have had the real thing, an imitation French pastry, made with anything less than quality European butter and chocolate just won't satisfy. We enjoyed our lovely, delicious pastries a bit later, while visiting Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite. Briefly, I tried letting the pain au chocolate sit in the warmth of the sun's rays atop my dashboard, wishing I had a way to heat the pain au chocolate enough to soften the chocolate, but I just couldn't wait. I was still very happy and satisfied with the flaky, light buttery taste of the pastry and the wonderful flavor and texture of the chocolate inside. I am adding Bon Apetit - Crepes, Croissants & More to my "Cali Road-tripping" bookmarks and look forward to bringing my French pastry loving bestie with me for my return visit. Cheers! CC

Best homestyle cooking around. Great daily specials and…read moreextremely friendly staff. Logan is the best server, ever! Prices are in line with all the other restaurants but quality is superb. Im diabetic so i cant rate desserts. Ambiance is good but not great.

I really liked the atmosphere , the country barn, home feel for everything, and a nice shop to…read moreboost the bussiness. I went to buy jelly and its from out of state.... Hmm, ? The Restaurant was ok, lots of seating, very roomy. The service was ok, nothing to write home about or anyone The food was not what I was excepting.. a little bland, food temp was a little cold as well, it just things were not aligned to have a good meal here today sadly.... Waiter gave us a slight adjestment due to something was not right or something, and I know he changed that with out us asking so that was nice, I think they could tell we just were not too happy. The things to do around the property is very cool tho, and even greater for family with kids, they have a rideable train, and alot more. I wanted to try there pie, maybe next time , try them again, IDK... It wasnt terrible, ok, the food was very bland, and could have been well much better!

Shari's is THE Best in the area. Carrot cake it the moistest with plenty of cream cheese frosting…read more Great for weddings. She should charge more for her excellent product not to mention her sparkling personality which is my very favorite

I always make a stop for this bakery when I'm visiting the area... It's a little slice of sourdough…read moreheaven. It smells amazing as soon as you walk inside... It's honestly hard not to walk out with more bread than I need, there are so many different types! Today we picked up sea salt focaccia an apple cinnamon loaf, a sourdough ginger cookie, and a beautiful sourdough chocolate and espresso cupcake (the frosting is shaped like a flower!). This little family run bakery is such a gem, the people who work here will help you find exactly what you need... And it's hard to not walk out buying everything. Everything they have is fantastic, can't go wrong with their fresh sourdough goods.

It has been a while since I've been in, and they have added more! Lovely display and local items…read morefor sale. Everything is baked fresh and while I was in the owner was taking out fresh cookies and waiting on bread to come out of the oven. It smells amazing walking in the door and you cant go wrong with anything on the menu. I love love love the jalapeño cheddar sourdough bread and their cinnamon rolls are to die for. I often pick up goodies here for my friend who has a gluten allergy, she can actually enjoy the treats she loves so much. The owners are so sweet and kind, you couldn't ask for better service or better treats. If you havent checked it out yet you should definitely give them a try. They are now on doordash! And save waste by being one of the only places in the county on too good to go!

Absolutely amazing cookies!! Some of the best I have ever had. Their scones are also super tasty…read more The owner is very sweet and helpful

Amazing wedding cake flavors. I would recommend her highly as she not only creates a beautiful…read morewedding cake, but the flavors are delicious. You must try the Earl Grey Tea Cake with Burnt Butter Frosting with butter brickle bits....your mouth will sing and your guests thank you for not giving them another red velvet cake (although those are great here too!) The lavender cake was also a hit. Her prices cannot be beat and I am sure will rise as her reputation grows. Use her now. :)

Finally stopped in after years passing by and excited to try it. IDK if it was a busy morning and…read morethat determined their attitude but no one was welcoming especially the owner. Rude answers to questions. Disappointed in the service for sure.

Alicia's Sugar Shack is such a great little spot out near the Stanislaus National Forest! I stopped…read moreby and ordered the Shack BLT, and it was absolutely delicious. The sandwich was juicy, flavorful, and very tasty! I also got a hot vanilla latte, and the coffee was really good too. There's just something about enjoying a good sandwich and a hot cup of coffee while you're out in the mountains that makes it even better. If you're traveling through the area or spending some time in the Stanislaus National Forest, Alicia's Sugar Shack is definitely worth stopping by. Great food, great coffee, and a cool little mountain spot. I'd definitely come back!

Freshly made and so delicious definitely recommend the strawberry shortcake. The customer service…read morewas amazing and so many flavors to choose from

Updating my review because I went to visit Vonnie to pick up her sweet treats and be STILL my heart…read moreher chocolate covered strawberries are absolutely mouth watering!!! It was hard to just grab those are NOT a cupcake but you know, we had to do what we had to do!!! After all this is the best bakery in town! Vonnie is always working and such an amazing baker because not only does she do her own DELICIOUS creations but she does these intricate decedent wedding cakes and I'm just in awe at her artistry skills and the fact she basically runs this bakery! She is so very talented and you won't find better than her, she's amazing and the SWEETEST! The Ambiance since we usually pick up is very nice and air conditioned and smells AMAZING. If I could make the smell of those place into a perfume? I mosey certainly would!!! Everything she makes is to absolutely perfection!!! Thank you Vonnie! My mom and I love you, keep being the best in town!

Come for the incredible sandwiches, stay for the badass small family business vibes…read more Super reasonable prices also!

First and foremost - local young family offering up their finest sourdough bread! We support…read morelocal. If you want great bread, stop here. If you want the best sandwich in all of Sonora and beyond, stop here!!! The bread is just the beginning, great amount of protein, build you own, or get there's. I had a Turkey and my wife had ham. So much value. We are 1/2 at lunch and 1/2 at dinner. You will not be disappointed...we'll be back! Unassuming location, right on Main Street! Awesome service, felt like family!

Found this cute spot when my friends and I were looking for a quick place to eat before we started…read moreour day and I'm so glad we did! Loved the food and service! Jolene was awesome and so sweet! Me and my friends went every morning while on our trip. Get the super OJ (if u like ginger and turmeric of course) that was my new addiction! We also were hooked on the bagels and burritos!! Portions are big and just the right about before you start your day out on the hiking trails.

Stopped into Tangled Hearts Bakery this past fall just to check the place out. I know it's a…read morepopular spot, but on the day we went it wasn't very busy. From what I understand, their business can be up and down, so you never quite know how much they'll have out. They're trying not to waste food, which I can appreciate. That said, I really liked the vibe of the place. It's warm and inviting, and it seems like a great stop on your way to Yosemite -- especially if you want coffee and something sweet. We picked up a cookie, and it was very good. They also had sourdough cookies, which sounded interesting, but we didn't get to try them. Maybe next time. The gentleman working there was friendly and helpful. I hope this place sticks around, because it's a nice little bakery with good people. Worth stopping in and giving it a try yourself.

There is no way I can be in the vicinity and not stop by. All their baked goods are delicious! Best…read moreapple cider donuts I ever had. The turnovers are super flakey and delicious. I even like their dried snacks like the garlic cloves. They sell out fast so get there early! The store is super cute and overall everyone that works there is nice. One of my faves!

The Red Apple had me at 1st bite....of their addictive apple cider donuts! OMG. So I bought a…read morecouple of their apple cider donuts as I was passing through the town and audibly gasped at how good it was. Perfectly crunchy, light, moist, and not too sweet. I went back for more the day after meaning to bring back for family..and I ate more than half on the way home. Along with great selection of fruits, they have amazing baked good such cookies, pies, turnovers and interesting snacks like garlic chips and other dried veggies and fruits. I will 100% be stopping by next time I'm in the area.