They had amazing quick service and good $5 deal for an authentic indian chai tea! Cute, clean, and friendly. Their food looks amazing. I would recommend. read more

Neighborhood reliable staple. I love their selection and variety. My go to is their tuna sandwich on their homemade focaccia bread. I noticed the bread is slightly less oily than usual, which is a plus for me. Their dessert pastries are okay depending on what you like, but I wouldn't say anything in particular is stand out for me. I've tried a good amount of their sweets, but I've never ordered anything twice apart from their savory sandwiches. Staff is helpful and friendly. You get to see the baking in process at times with their big window that opens up to a kitchen area. The bathroom is around the corner, but not a big deal at all. Big plus is that they are dog friendly. For a casual hang with a friend or a quick bite to eat, it's a nice place. Parking can be tricky on busier times, but typically street parking isn't as tricky right around here in comparison to if you keeping driving up closer to the restaurants. read more

The pastries here were good, especially if you like the European bakery style items. Coffee was okay too. Based on the giant "French Bakery" sign outside, I expected more of a traditional patisserie vibe, but inside felt more like an eclectic California cafe. Authentic chai sign, hanging bead entrance, patio setup, mixed decor. At some point I kind of wanted it to pick a lane. The pastries were the strongest part for me. The rest was fine, just a little confusing. read more

We really like the food at Darshan but have been coming less and less due to service. People behind the counter are usually mentally "checked out" and just don't care. They dont listen to the order and ask same questions multiple times. They don't think of or consider obvious things. We usually feel like we are intruding or interrupting their conversations read more

Ordered the #BombayLatte but you must be a fan of cardamom because you can definitely taste it I also had the #JambonBuerre and it was delicious with the ham, herb butter, Gruyère, arugula and mustard. I am a returning customer but these two items were a first for me read more

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Cafe itself is super cute, easy parking, free WiFi, lots of tables, open kitchen. I was wondering why it was so empty compared to the other places in the area on a holiday weekend (Mother's Day) until I went to the register to order. They were out of bread at 1 pm (so I'm guessing the food is good), so I couldn't order a sandwich unless I wanted a premade tuna sandwich in the fridge. I asked if she could heat it & she said they don't heat their sandwiches (even though they have an oven & could easily do so). Had to leave to find somewhere else to eat, as I didn't want cold food. read more

Je taime Darshan Bakery. The coffee and food is magnifique! We had the turkey and avocado sandwich, almond chocolate croissant and latte....all of which was super yum. We will certainly frequent this wonderful place. read more

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Met my group of gal pals this am at 11:30. Not very busy but no one at counter. Could see someone in the bakery portion in the back & someone at the espresso machine. No one greeted me for about 8 minutes until finally she poked her head out & said she'd be with me soon. No smile. When she did take my order also no smile Tasted sample of scone sitting on counter-very dry. My drink was good-Bombay Latte a specialty of theirs. No one in my group liked their food choices-the quiche was runny in the middle like uncooked eggs. The pastry my other friend got was also on the dry side. Pluses are lots of parking & beautiful ocean view out on nice patio. read more

This was my first visit to the Bakery. I ordered the Ham sandwich. The house made baguette had a soft center with a crunchy crust. The Ham and Gruyère was delicious! read more

Had their fresh tasting croissants and Bombay latte and loved both of it. Cute little "French" bakery and you can watch the make everything fresh if you get there early. read more

I ate lunch with my family here and found the food to be mediocre. The season mushroom leek quiche was nearly inedible due to being undercooked while the baguette sanchwhiches and pithiviers were average. Bathrooms were not well maintained. The staff is very friendly! read more

Staff at counter rude, croissant dried out, patio filthy- looks like it has been cleaned or swept in months

Wonderful latte and one of the best almond chocolate croissants I've had the pleasure to enjoy! Add it to your list to try in Del Mar!

One year later and I'm back! I came at 3pm. The interior is really pretty and I do love how the light shines through the seating area. They also had a few books in the corner, I believe. It is clean, organized, but they do not have water cups for you. Maybe if you go at 3pm, you have to ask for it. They also have outdoor seating. Also, Yelp says there's an ocean view....No, you're not on the beach and you can't really see the water either because of the building in front. For a French bakery it didn't have many French baked goods-- for some reason lots of scones, cookies, cinnamon bun, etc. Yes, they had pain aux raisins, some pain au chocolat, plain croissants, and jambon croissant. They also had sandwiches-- some served on crispy French baguette and others served on wheat bread. The worker was kind. I ordered their tuna sandwich and she asked me "if there were any in the front?" I said "No, just turkey." And she replied that "it was okay and they would make it fresh for me." That was nice. But then the total for the sandwich was $15. I was shocked because it was more expensive than a turkey club at Board & Brew. What am I paying such a steep price for? I thought that maybe I'll get bang for my buck -- yeah right. The tuna sandwich was the most pathetic sandwich I laid eyes on and tasted. The description said there was tuna, rémoulade, cheese (can't remember exact one), arugula, balsamic on wheat bread. This sandwich was more arugula and balsamic than ANYTHING. I can still taste the bitterness. The size of the tuna was shocking as it was only maybe a teaspoon amount on the bread, check the photo. There was no rémoulade aka mayonnaise based sauce with cornichons, herbs, and sometimes capers. I'm so disappointed and honestly pissed as well that I paid $15 for this. Now that I've cooled off a little I came back to give some feedback. Their food and pastry items need to have the prices written on the menu. So that there's no shock or surprise. If you run out of something, just tell the customer so that they can choose something else if they wish. Yeah, I don't mind paying a little extra if the quality is there. There was no quality here and there was very little quantity as well. If this is how your tuna sandwich recipe is written, re write it because it's straight robbery! They were ok the first time I tried Darshan Bakery, so if you want to-- go and eat some pastries and have your morning coffee/lattes. They are just ok, nothing extraordinary like some French bakeries. But heed my warning and do not order the sandwiches. They are 1000% not worth it!! read more

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Latte and cappuccino were fantastic We had the ham and cheese croissant, chocolate croissant, and cinnamon roll. The croissants were super; the cinnamon roll was kind of dry and was not great. Service was perfect. Not much ambience. read more

Fell into this place after a beach run with the dogs one early Sunday morning. Ham and Cheese croissants are beautiful and are equally delicious. It's 3:35am and I'm day dreaming of a wake wakey breakfast run read more

Update: i came back again this am for the French Chocolate Croissants. My wife loves them. Big difference from yesterday , the in and out are all de -littered and the tables a chairs lined up. Much more pleasant. read more

The desserts here are about two star. The Service is about two stars. The ambience is clean and it is five stars. The coffee is not good The orange juice is fresh squeezed The sandwiches are extra salty read more

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Of the Del Mar Bakeries, the family has picked Darshan and the one to return to every year, and at least 2x times during our visit this past week (Thanksgiving 2025) Great baked treats. Very well made coffee drinks. Kind service. That's all one can ask for and get every time we're here. read more

Early this morning, I had the unfortunate experience of being assisted by one of the rudest staff members I've encountered, 'Aneli'. There was not even a smile or a simple "good morning." Even when I tried to smile at her, nothing back. I asked whether they had any juice or smoothies available--specifically the mango one, which I know is one of their signature and delicious options. The response I received was, "If you don't see it, we don't have it." It was 8 a.m., and I understand that not everything may be prepared yet. However, a courteous explanation would have gone a long way. There were barely any customers at that time, so it was disappointing to be met with such dismissive service first thing in the morning. The products here are great, but the customer service this morning did not reflect that quality. I hope management addresses this, as attitude and hospitality truly matter. read more

just had the best croissant of my life here No idea why this place only has 4 stars -- easily one of the best bakeries. read more

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We were drawn in by the sign that said "French Bakery," expecting a variety of French pastries, but were extremely disappointed when we walked in saying "Dashan Bakery." The selection was very limited. We asked for a chocolate cookie, and the barista told us only chocolate croissants were left. When we received it, it was cold, so we asked for it to be warmed up. After cutting it in half, we realized it was just a plain croissant--completely different from what we ordered! When my husband took it back, the barista casually said that only plain croissants were available. Seriously? If that's the case, why say there are chocolate croissants at all? On top of that, I ordered a large vanilla latte for $7, only to find that it was the same size as a Starbucks grande. The taste? Nothing special--certainly not worth the price. Overall, a frustrating and disappointing experience. We won't be coming back! read more

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I've been going to this bakery for the last 3 months and always loved their scones and cinnamon pull apart muffins. For some reason about 30 days ago the baker has been burning the pastries. At first I thought maybe they had a temporary staffing shortage. Unfortunately, the problem has continued and the burnt pastries are still being displayed and sold. After looking at older reviews, overcooked or burnt pastries has been an issue for some time :( The purpose of posting this review is to inform the owner of this problem. Owner, contact me and tell me your addressing the problem of the baker who burns your pastries. I'll be very happy to go back to your bakery and give it another try. I would be more than happy to change this review to a positive one if I know you are correcting the problem. read more

Visited this place a few times. Besides from the food and coffee being way too expensive for the quality you are getting, they do not have a good selection and the bare minimum service was subpar. I am not against paying more for quality but the pastries are not even close to a premium bakery, the coffee is nothing special, the bagguettes aren't bad but not worth the money. On top of that we were sitting outside and the person at the counter called our name once and didn't even bother to come let us know our food was ready. It was sitting there for 5 mins. Only good thing I can say is the location is great and they have a large outdoor space. read more

This bakery has great croissant. My favorite so far is French! So fresh and yummy. I will definitely come back for more

Fantastic Pastries, Phenomenal cappuccinos, and Top notch service. Highly recommend. read more

Sad it took me so long to discover Darshan! I will definitely recommend it to others. The pear pastry for fall was incredible. Lovely bakery and cafe with a small parking lot and seating both indoors and outdoors. read more

They had limited choices in the afternoon, and they'll heat plain croissants ("savory") but not chocolate croissants ("sweets"). Still a nice place to visit! But the warm plain croissant (good butter!) is excellent, even if I would have preferred a warm chocolate one! read more

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Well it's a cute place. The food is somewhat good they don't heat the pastry. Service is sketchy. Ambience is wonderful.. read more

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Executive summary: good but not great croissant. If you like buttery, this is the spot. Flavor is very buttery with the right savory note. But texture needs improvement. Table is too clean after a bite with no flakes flying all over. And coffee is not to my taste profile - I think likely due to skill level of barista. Tempo pace, 18.35 mile bike ride to Darshan to make sure I deserve the croissant. Feels great to sit on the patio with a cool breeze, in the shade, and my bike sitting right in front of me. I wanted an almond croissant, but they ran out. Chocolate croissant (B): It's a good croissant. Pungent and buttery with just the right amount of savoriness. And the chocolate is good too although a little more would be better. But the texture needs improvement, and where Wayfarer is a significant step ahead while losing out a touch on flavor. Would I eat 4 of them if they were sitting in front of me? Of course. My latest top 3 croissant ranking (price agnostic, although I still wouldn't buy Izola): 1) Izola 2) Wayfarer 3) Darshan Cappuccino (C+): I'm definitely not a coffee expert and prefer chocolatey flavors. Not a very sophisticated palate profile according to coffee experts I know. But regardless, my thoughts are: too heavy with not enough microfoam and not enough milk in general, with a coffee too fruity for my liking. Not bad, not great. The barista looks really young so there's a good chance it's simply a lack of experience. read more

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On the beaten path into Del Mar. Great place to grab a deliciously authentic Indian Chai Tea and a buttery chocolate croissant. Their display of pastries and home made quiches looked decadent and delicious. Staff were great. We will be back again. read more

Every single time I come here with out fail, the girls at the front are the most unfriendly rude people working. never a hello, how are you, have you been here before. nothing. just a what do you want. no eye contact and walk away from you as they ask questions. as if the guest is bothering them. consistent bad customer service for 2 years now when I visit my sister in Del Mar. only reason to go back is because the there aren't many other options in Del Mar for Sweet treat or drink. if I owned that shop I'd make sure my employees treat the guests with common basic respect. Also just a smile or a hello would be nice. never any greeting or anything. maybe the next time I'm in town and decided to spend my hard working money there I'll get a hello. Hopes are low. read more

What a great way to spend the morning! I ordered: 1. cardamom latte- tasty but not 100% sold on the cardamom yet...lol! It can be a polarizing flavor but I am still on the fence. The caffeine was strong in this one. 2. Kouign-amann: delicious! It is one of my favorite pastries of all time and this one didn't disappoint. The egg-cream in the center was so decadent, and those buttery layers are irresistable. 3. Rosemary focaccia: what a deal! The entire loaf for under $10? I don't know if they had any more earlier but I got the last one. Ended up sharing it for lunch with a friend and we devoured almost the entire loaf. The rosemary and salt were divine. I will be coming back as often as I can to score more of the focaccia! The staff were incredibly sweet and informative! They also have their own parking lot which I love! read more

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Cute little café that's perfect for a post-Torrey Pines hike pick-me-up! Food prices are definitely French (aka a bit high ;), but so is the quality so it's fair. Artisanal ingredients and fresh, daily preparations are the name of the game here. You can't go wrong with either sweet or savory, but do yourself a favor and just get both - you deserve it! The flaky pastries and flavor-packed quiches are fantastic, but Darshan could use an upgrade when it comes to serving utensils (e.g. actual silverware vs. the flimsy and wasteful plastic stuff currently on offer), and a better warming oven - our still-delicious quiches were hot on the outside but unfortunately cold in the center. read more

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Food was ungodly expensive. We got a sandwich that that was the size of a cigar for 18$, it was not made to order, just sitting out. The prices were not transparent as none of the food had their prices listed. Wasn't even a good sandwich. Definitely a rip off. If I could give 0 stars I would. read more

Nothing to brag about this place and nothing near close to French pastries / food. Super expensive for what they serve and unmotivated staff in the wrong profession. Whole Foods 1 mile away has stellar / much better croissant and pain au chocolat at 1/2 the price. The chai was way too sugary and warm (not even hot) Easy parking when we went and place felt clean. There is no ambience in this place. read more

The location is wonderful but it was so dirty inside...it looks like they haven't cleaned that place in months...the food didn't taste good at all and my latte had so much form and barely any coffee in it... read more

Darshan Bakery - Nasty trash can next to utensils and water...they should really clean this place up - Bakeries Near Me - Del Mar, California

Bakery items were so delicious! The lady that cashed us out was very pleasant. Very small place that had indoor and outdoor seating. Would totally frequent this place if I lived in the neighborhood. Coffee drinks were really good also! read more

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Yikes! This place is legit! I passed by a sign that said "French bakery" and immediately pulled a U-Turn to check it out. I walked in and noticed the make table and bakery glasses off near the dining room. How cool is it to see the bakers in action?! You know you're getting fresh baked goods when you see it being made. The coffee is robust and delicious, but not too acidic. I ordered the albacore sandwich on wheat focaccia and it was incredibly delicious. The arugula bitters were complimented by the sweet balsamic vinaigrette and thinly sliced cheese. The focaccia was cooked perfectly and had a rich olive oil flavour. This crew really knows how to make legitimately French pastries. Support your local businesses and check this place out. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Great pastries and chai from previous owner. Now all one can taste is greed. Store policy to not heat 7$ pastries. No exceptions. They used to have uplifting spiritual quotes and pictures, those are all gone along with decent napkins. 17$ for cold pasties and I get to pull my share of napkin off a commercial paper towel roll. Thanks for providing the French ambiance you greedy scoundrels. read more