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    CroBean

    4.4 (182 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Great pastries and quiches.
    Cindy L.

    We stopped here for lunch after snow tubing most of the morning and I'm glad we did, this place is locally owned and so cute. I loved all the pastries options and even all the coffee and latte flavors, I couldn't decide. The kids enjoyed their hot chocolates and loved the pastries. After grabbing a seat here and enjoying our lunch, we drove home with our bellies full and happy. Such a great-no-frills-mom-and-pop place to grab a bite to eat.

    Service good, food OK, prices High. We came from Julian to try this place and it was just OK. The baked goods we got were good but not mind blowing, and the selection was above average. The prices for drinks were high to begin with, but when we asked for an iced latte upgraded to half and half (Breve), we were told it would be extra. Shame on us for not asking how much. A 24 ounce latte with regular milk was $6.95. The upgrade to Breve was an extra $4.00!!! For a grand total of $11.80 with a flavor shot!!! Not sure what they are thinking, but we will probably just hit up Dudley's next time we want some pastries and coffee.

    Katie G.

    I've had this bakery on my must check out list for a year .I was very happy and curious to finally check them out . I will say I was quite surprised at the higher than usual prices they have . The reason you will want to come here is for their croissants . They are four dollars each, however, if you close your eyes, you think you're eating it in France.

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    Christine P.

    Once in a while, I have an experience when I instantly felt a connection to a place or business. This was one of those times. This mom-and-pop shop is incredible! Emily, who greeted and helped me, has the most adorable person with a lively and happy presence. She told me that she is the daughter of the owner/baker, "Louie." He's French, and I can't pronounce his actual name (ha ha). Her mom, Heather, helps with the front of the house. One of our new friends gifted us a loaf of sourdough bread, and it tasted homemade and was delicious so we thought it was hand made by our new friend. Emily proudly informed me that the country sourdough is from her starter, which is nine years old. That said, the traditional sourdough is made by her dad, whose starter is 30 years old! Amazing! The kicker is some of the decor - Minions! And who likes them? Louie! My 82-year old mom is head over heels for those crazy Minions too!. Yep, this will definitely become a regular stop for us. We're looking forward to trying some of their other crea

    Krystle A.

    Love supporting local businesses, really nice ambiance with plenty of seating. The staff was very friendly As soon as you walk in your hit with wonderful bakery aroma. The pastries are very large, cinnamon roll was larger than my hand. Tried the blueberry muffin, was ok. The macaroons looked delicious but on pricey side so didn't get those. Drink wise tried out the winter special peppermint patty cold brew. Was a little heavy on chocolate side for my taste but overall pretty good.

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    Shauntina S.

    Stopped by here while on a getaway to the mountains. It's a perfectly quaint little town bakery with some AMAZING baked goods. They have sweet and savory options, get here early as they sell out of some. The croissant I had was absolute perfection. It was so hard to choose which one to get. The macaroons were super flavorful and perfect texture. The best part is they are so sweet to the pups. They had treats for her and welcomed her in. So helpful and friendly!

    Pear almond croissant in a bag. Amazing
    Dana R.

    My favorite flavor combo is almond and pear and I have been chasing a pear almond pastry I had about 25 years ago in San Diego. I recently started working in Alpine and had heard many people talk about CroBean so I was early one day and decided to give it a try. When I saw the pear almond croissant in the case I didn't need to look any further. I selected that and their Mexican mocha. Both were excellent. They have a beautiful huge selection of colorful macrons. I'm thinking about heading over in a minute to get something for my mom.

    Maya H.

    Omg!! The best quiche I've ever had!!! Lots of yummy cheese!! The chocolate chip cookie is massive and heavy. I put it in the microwave for a few minutes and it is so good. Plus a cup of coffee and its perfection. The service is excellence!! They are family owned and super friendly. The place and music sound like you are in a cafe in Paris. Very cute! We literally tried everything, and it was really good! The baker makes the dough fresh every single day. Huge selections of macaroons!! I will be back to try more!!

    Housemade bagels, jalapeño cheese, and everything bagel .
    Dee E.

    Fast service, extremely friendly, and so many choices to make. We ended up getting the bagels to eat there which we enjoyed outside watching the world go by and we got a chocolate croissant and apple turnover to take home.. we also got a loaf of gruyere and green onion sourdough! We will definitely be back for their fresh brew, coffee, and more yummy pastries

    This is at the top of the mountain. but I promise you won't be disappointed when you show up to the CroBean

    Hidden gem , I must say I you probably won't have a bad experience here. The food is beyond what you could ever imagine so perfect French bakery with their own flare. Service is 10 out of 10 the ambience is in a quiet, quaint little city of Alpine hidden gem as I said. My friends and I typically hike Mount Viejas to watch the sunrise on Sundays and then this is where we stop after cheers FYI, the mimosas are amazing

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    I love this place! Best fresh bread, danish and coffee. Everything is fresh and made with the best ingredients. The owners are very nice.

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    Must have been an off day? Bread was stale. Rolls were stale. But they tasted good. Should have waited an hour for cheese cake.

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    Purchased a pear and apple tart.....$22..... please put prices on your products....why do I need to ask?

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    The pastries are amazing and the service is always very friendly! You can tell the owners put their whole heart into what they are doing.

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    The best coffee and almond croissant I've ever had. Staff is super nice and place has a super cozy outside seating.

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    Obsessed with everything they have! Every pastry I've tried is excellent! Great coffee too. So glad they are here in Alpine!

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    Excellent customer service and delicious french baked goods. I am so thankful for this little café!

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    Best Bakery! And their coffee is better than Starbucks! They have a great variety of breads and sweets.

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