Darshan Bakery

Not to be dramatic: There's good chocolate cake, and then there's really good chocolate cake. This…read moreis the latter. This is the place to go in San Diego if you want a slice of luxury without the guilt. In short: get Le Signature, Le Noisette for a nutty flavor, and if they have it, The London Cake (think chocolate and caramel; currently obsessed with this one!!). Tip: Store cakes in a cold/cool place if not eaten immediately especially during a heatwave summer or you'll learn the hard way. Best eaten with unsweetened hot coffee. Here's the long review: Parfait Paris has been consistent with their cakes; I've been visiting them every time whenever I'm close to one for about 2 years. There are multiple locations; I've been to Carmel/Del Mar; Coronado, and Fashion Valley. I don't really stay to eat; I usually grab a couple of slices (avg price is $13/slice) and slowly savor it at home with black coffee. All I can say is that this bakery knows their flavors and textures. The bakery offers pastries, macarons, and other desserts but if you're undecided, get the cake. Esp if you love (like really love) chocolate. I've stuck to 2 cakes: Le Signature- has a light chocolate mousse filling with a shortbread crust and dark chocolate glaze. Le Noisette- an employee there once told me it was like a Ferrero Rocher but a cake version. Accurate description but so understated. The mousse filling is chef's kiss. The monthly special: The London Cake: it's definitely an upgraded version of a dark chocolate cake. Filled whipped caramel filling and chocolate cream; it was balanced and sweet but not in a way that makes your teeth scream. This is the cake that had me question all the chocolate cakes I've had in my life; and the one where I go back the next day, like literally drive the extra mile(s), to get another slice. A little bias here but I've tried the mango bliss cake in the past. Decent flavors and texture as described but not as impressed as their chocolate ones. I've had my fair share of eating lots of (chocolate) cake in SD and LA; this place is def always on my list.

This is a bakery stand inside the food hall. There are some general seatings inside the food hall…read more I got the Le Noisette (hazelnut dessert). It was delicious!! It has real hazelnuts, hazelnut cream, and dark chocolate mix with hazelnut at the bottom. 10/10! And it's not too sweet either. Then I tried the savory croissant. It's a September special. Chicago croissant. Which is basically a pizza filling inside a croissant crust. It was delicious! I love the croissant crust! The staff was friendly as well!

Lemon tart and cheesecake.

Food stand

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Sucre Citron Crepe; Passionfruit Macaron

Paris En Rose

4.1(254 reviews)

0.5 mi

I was wanting to try this during my stay in San Diego and on my final day heading out I finally got…read moreto try it. I really enjoyed the cinnamon roll made with croissant dough and to be honest, the pain eu chocolate wasn't the freshest I've had, but I still enjoyed it OK. I wouldn't order that again, but I would definitely get the cinnamon roll again. That was one of the best ones I've had. I loved that it was made from croissant dough, which made it lighter and more flaky than most cinnamon rolls. I have high standards for croissants as I've been to France many times. :) The view that I got to enjoy these watching while sitting outside, made it such a great experience. I balanced my sweets with a cold refreshing iced Americano, and I would like to come back to try the Nutella danish. The service was great. There was a sweet girl working that helped me and allowed me to take my time looking.

It was such a nice surprise to discover a new French bakery in the Del Mar Plaza area. Paris En…read moreRose is perfectly situated among charming boutique shops, making it an easy and inviting stop. I was especially happy to be greeted by Keegan and Shaw. Both individuals were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable. The selection of French pastries and drinks was impressive. I ordered the Rieme lemonade along with a couple of butter croissants, and everything was delicious. The multigrain and olive bread loaves were also very tempting and will definitely be on my list next time. Overall, the prices were very reasonable, the quality was excellent, and the experience was delightful. I'll absolutely be back

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Swirl croissant, pistachio eclair, chocolate eclair, passion fruit mango bomb, ornament!

Batch & Box - Del Mar

4.7(836 reviews)

1.7 mi•Carmel Valley

Women-owned & operated

Established in 2020

Tastes great. But here is a the memorable part…read more It's like a cookie but it's also like a muffin. This place scored very high for the uniqueness.

Not bad, but not the best…read more We enjoyed dinner at Sky Box and a sweet tooth came upon us. We are always looking to try new places and we haven't been here before. The shop is next to Handel's ice cream, and a hop, skip, and jump from Jimbo's. Parking is a bit outrageous but that might just be because everyone is on summer break, despite it being a Thursday at 7 PM. I'm a sucker for the plain, no-nonsense, cookies. The ones that have 1 million things going on I can't eat. So I opted for the chocolate chip oatmeal and my husband, the Yelp recommended strawberry cookie. The chocolate chip oatmeal ratio was too much chocolate chip. It almost felt like it was 80% chocolate chip and 20% oatmeal. I want to bite into that oatmeal texture and that didn't come through with this cookie. I will say that I liked the chocolate chip oatmeal much better than the strawberry white chocolate cookie. This cookie to me was awful. If you have ever grown up with eating strawberries and cream, Quaker oatmeal, this taste exactly like it. I could not even enjoy it because it brought me back. Customer service was great and answered our questions without hesitation. Cookies are reasonably priced at about five dollars.

S'mores cookie close up

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SusieCakes - Del Mar

4.1(280 reviews)

1.6 mi•Carmel Valley

My household and I are big fans of SusieCakes! I've gotten their Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake for a…read morebirthday before and absolutely loved it. The store is always clean, and the employees are great! More recently, I've been taking advantage of their Too Good To Go offers, and I've been really happy with everything I've gotten. The first time, I received two cake slices (marble and red velvet) along with four cupcakes. This time, I got four dog shaped frosted sugar cookies and six cupcakes. The sugar cookies were a huge hit with us, they were super soft and yummy. The cupcakes never disappoint either, they were soft, sweet, and definitely not dry or hard.

Susie Cakes is a delight from the moment you enter. The creations on display are beautiful and look…read moreoh-so-appetizing, and service is excellent. On our most recent visit we purchased a strawberry whip cake, one of their summer only specials, which sells for $69 at this location. It was like eating a bit of heaven. Light, moist, with enough fresh strawberries in the filling to easily justify its name. Needless to say, we'll be back.

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All I did was add the flowers on the bottom to hide a bit of the white sheet the cake was resting on. "Til Death" topper from Etsy.

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4.2(113 reviews)

1.0 mi•Torrey Pines

yum yum yum! i love going here for an evening treat the workers are so kind and they get the…read morecookies out fast!

Garbage. If this place is closed for business then say so. We drovee 30 minutes to come here to…read morefind it was closed, permanently. Zero consideration for the customer.

Open for business!!!!

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Kuba Kreations

5.0(42 reviews)

3.2 mi

•$$$

Laura was so wonderful to work with! She made our wedding cake, as well as our dessert table, and…read moreall of the items were absolutely delicious. When we were having trouble deciding which of the many yummy-sounding cake flavors/desserts we wanted, Laura was more than willing to provide samples whenever possible to help us make our decision. She was always available via email or phone call when we had questions as well. On the big day, Laura set up a beautiful dessert table display for us and our guests. She is so kind and easy to work with, and I highly recommend her to anyone planning a big event. Thanks so much, Laura!

Kuba Kreations did a wonderful job on our cake and dessert table! We had cupcakes and mini…read morecheesecakes for our dessert table. Everyone loved the mini cheesecakes! Laura was very responsive and easy to work with throughout the planning process. We picked the stand to use for our cake then asked her to do whatever she thought would look best for the rest of the table and it turned out amazing! I would definitely recommend Kuba Kreations!

Cake, cupcakes, and mini cheesecakes (shorter with white tops)

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Lemon Blondies

Salt And Lime

4.3(645 reviews)

0.2 mi

Locally owned & operated

Vegan friendly

YUMMY!!!!! The food was sooo good AND they had lots of vegan and vegetarian and healthier items to…read moreorder if you didn't want to eat traditional taco joint food. Our server was fine and friendly. The food came out quickly. We had the chips and salsa (excellent). I asked for a non spicy salsa and my friends wanted spicy so they brought some of each. We split the the Heart of Palm Ceviche! So amazing and it was big with a beautiful presentation. Just delicious. I could have eaten that alone with no other items. It was a vegan Ceviche and the fish was not missed. My friends ordered really cool cocktails and raved about them. My one friend said that this is the only place she can get this particular cocktail and that she comes here just for it. I ordered 2 tacos (Mr. Asparagus and the Baja fish taco). Both delicious and they came with housemade potato chips (which I thought was weird until I tasted them). I was so full but I couldn't not eat the chips because they were so good. One friend ordered the Quesabirria and she didn't love it. It was very strange as it was wrapped in fried cheese. They also ordered the other tacos and loved them. The only one that didn't get a thumbs up was the Quesabirria. I am looking forward to introducing this restaurant to other friends. So good!

Ambiance is great with mostly outdoor seating! The Yogi taco was well seasoned, saucy, with a…read moredecent amount of filling. Honestly, 9/10 for a veggie taco because the filling was well seasoned and dressed. The asparagus taco was unfortunately a different story. The asparagus was prepared well, crunchy on the outside but still tender when you bite into it. However, it was not seasoned as well and paled in comparison to the Yogi. The shrimp taco was okay. I think they were very heavy handed with the toppings and dressings and did little in terms of the actual preparation of the shrimp. The chicken taco on the other hand was DELICIOUS. The meat was seasoned well and so juicy. The pineapple salsa was the perfect touch!

Dining area

Won Tostada: Marinated Tune/Chipotle Mayo/Avocado/Pickled Onion/Sesame Seeds/Chives/Masago

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Potato Taquitos: Mashed Potato/Shredded Lettuce/Crema/Cotija Cheese/Pickled Onions/Green Salsa

An's Hatmakers

4.6(538 reviews)

0.5 mi

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

Ice cream before dinner Yassss Finally got a chance to…read moretaste the gelato at An's Hatmakers in Del Mar, CA. Once a high end hat shop, it is now a really cute gelato shop with the hats as a backdrop. The staff was really good at explaining the gelato flavor profiles as well as providing samples. After tasting a few, I settled on strawberry & pistachio in the "Party Hat - Waffle Cone". The cost was $8.45 ($9.18 w tax). Definitely a guilty pleasure splurge but soooooo worth it . FYI..it gets really busy w very long lines especially after dinner time during the weekdays & on weekends.

Stopped by on a friday night and it wasn't too bad. Parking was a bit tough but the line itself was…read moreabout 30-40min. I can't believe they let you try all the flavors! Ended up with the matcha strawberry and strawberry (looked like wicked in a cup). The maple pecan flavor wasn't too sweet! The decor was really cute, I am enamored with the idea that they incorporate the name of the previous shop into the shop name. The ice cream cones were decorated with hats, love! Staff are super friendly and patient despite repeating their pitch over and over again. Would love to try the other locations if I get a chance the next time I'm in SD

Ruby Velour - salted caramel gelato with chunks of waffle cones coated in ruby chocolate.

Tropical cheesecake made with passion fruit, pineapple, and guava.

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Dark chocolate & orange gelato.

Seabreeze Craft Chocolates

4.7(81 reviews)

2.1 mi•Carmel Valley

Horrible experience - caused my granddaughter to cry due to his rudeness…read more We had an 11 am class on 7/5/26. We arrived at 10;50 and were told to leave the building because he was not ready. We reentered with others at 11:05. The lady in front of us told him that 3 of her 5 reservations would not be there. I waited until everyone was checked in and hands washed. I stood by the register for over 5 minutes - when he finally came over, I told him that I would be happy to take one of the missing reservations. He said I would have to wait until everyone showed up, but not everyone was there. So I sat down next to my granddaughter. He came over to my chair, trying to explain the same thing. I told him that the lady (who was right across the table from me) had told him that 3 were not coming and that I was trying to help. HE THEN STARTED to verbally abuse me, telling me that I was being rude and that if I didn't stop, he would not be able to teach my granddaughter. I responded that we just needed to end the conversation (the entire time, I was sitting WITH HIM STANDING NEXT TO MY SHOULDER). He continued by calling me rude and threatening. All I could say was we needed to stop the conversation. HE CONTINUED WITH THREATS. Then he decided to kick me out after I made a hand gesture to stop talking. As a backdrop, I have been a customer of theirs at the Farmer's Market for years. That will be ending! Bill McNabb

I was fortunate to sign up for an event with the EVA of San Diego and part of the event was a tour…read moreof Seabreeze Craft Chocolates! I could tell how passionate the owner, Jim, is about the business. He crafts his chocolate from ethically sourced beans, roasts them and makes the most deeply dark chocolate! My favorite was the chocolate ganache with walnuts! But there's such a variety of flavors to chose from. There's even chocolate tea and hot chocolate available. I'd like to return to take one of the classes. They offer classes for children. But they also offer a 2-3 hour class where they teach how to temper and decorate 21 pieces of chocolate that you get to take home! Until then I'll just have to settle with eating them!

Bonbon making workshop at Seabreeze Craft Chocolates

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Custom chocolates

Del Mar Liquor & Deli

4.1(64 reviews)

0.2 mi

•$

I just finished my Turkey Club sandwich from here. Amazing-a great spot for lunch and the bourbon…read moreselection is amazing too! Cheers!

3-4 stars. I've been in here before for a Tuna Salad Sandwich! I added a few things like lettuce,…read moretomato, mayo, pepperoncini. The sandwich tasted good and they gave a lot in the sandwich. You can choose the bread you want as well. I also grabbed a bag of chips. But these were all separate prices. Too bad there wasn't a special lunch price of sandwich, chips, and a drink. I guess they don't get many customers to make that a thing. I just came by again (December 20th, Saturday) and was informed that the deli portion wasn't open today sadly. So they aren't reliant on that aspect, they should have posted a sign outside to inform people. I just bought some chips for 2.99 -- which is not bad compared to grocery store prices but the bags are smaller and less is given as well so take that into account. At least they accept cash! And drinks are refrigerated so they are nice and cool and refreshing if you were to buy one.

Romeo Y Julieta 1875 Reserva Real

Salt and vinegar chips are $2.99 (bit of a steal, because the bag was barely full. Like less than half... less than usual lol).

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Manhattan Sandwich

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Jake S.

2 months ago

Wow. What a lovely spot!! Among the many options displayed upon their beautiful chalkboard, I selected the turkey avocado croissant sandwich. It did not disappoint . The croissant was flaky, the turkey was present, and the avocado had clearly been trained for this moment. The Darshan Mocha was spectacular as well. I would go as far as to say it altered my trajectory as a human being. But the true beauty of this establishment lies in the hospitality of its employees. A sweet little curly-haired boy named Jasper served me efficiently and politely, even saying "Bye Bye!" upon my departure. His service was impeccable. His curls were mesmerizing. I remain unsure whether he is actually employed here or simply lives behind the counter. Meanwhile, a silent but pleasant girl named Tessa made sure my coffee order was exactly to my needs, which soothed my nerves tremendously. She said very little, yet somehow communicated everything. A fascinating individual. The duality of their partnership truly made this experience worthwhile. Jasper is the chaos. Tessa is the silence. Together, they form an ecosystem. I arrived at Darshan Bakery as a customer. I left as a different man. 5 stars. They've earned a customer for life. read more

Robert F.

3 years ago

As a self-proclaimed coffee snob and having spent years living in Paris, I'm always on the hunt for an authentic café experience here in the states. Which is why I'm over the moon about discovering Darshan coffee shop! The coffee here is simply sublime. Every carefully brewed pour is smooth, rich, and full of flavor. And they're croissants - mon dieu! I know an imposter when I taste one. But Darshan's croissants are the real deal. That perfect flakiness, the buttery interior - it transports me straight back to those cozy cafés in the 5th. And the friendly staff! They remember your name, are on point with your orders and make you feel like part of the family. The atmosphere is so welcoming and neighborly. It's clear the regulars adore this place. I already find myself coming here just to soak in the wonderful community vibe. In short, Darshan is a gem of a coffee shop. The excellent coffee, authentic baked goods, and heartwarming service make it feel like a home away from home. I'll certainly be a regular here. Bravo Darshan read more

Ann D.

2 years ago

What has happened to this bakery. It was an absolute mess today. My friends and I have been coming every Saturday since the day it opened. I am so disappointed in how we were treated by apparently a new hire this morning. Ally tried to explain they are in the process of training and I appreciated her taking the time to listen to our concerns, but is that an excuse for rudeness? There was a line out the door, trash over flowing in the lobby and the almond croissants were gooey on the inside. Gross! My friends like the bakery in the plaza better and I had convinced them Darshan was better but after today I look foolish. Darshan you need to do better or we aren't the only ones you are going to lose. read more

Lema S.

116

2 years ago

Oh my goodness, let me tell you all about it! These croissants, let me tell you, they were absolutely amazing. And you know what else? I decided to try their Bombay latte, and it was like a taste explosion in my mouth! But that's not all, the guy at the front counter was so incredibly friendly, he made me feel right at home. And let me just mention the place itself, it's decorated so beautifully, it's just a pleasure to be there. Not to mention, it's conveniently located super close to the beach. Overall, it was such a delightful experience! read more

Brian H.

2 years ago

When you're paying nearly $15 for a small sandwich, you don't expect to bite into inedible ingredients. Just landed my teeth into the hard stem/crown of a tomato that apparently was too much effort to remove. I have never seen this before in any dining experience. I have tried this place several times because of the convenient location, but am always disappointed with how overpriced the food and drinks are for what you get. This was my last visit and based on other reviews I'm guessing this place won't be around much longer... read more

Cecilia S.

105

266

6 years ago

Delicious pastries, albeit expensive but quality stands out. I will no longer support this establishment due to their selfish and unlawful actions. As many recent Yelpers mentioned, they don't care about the community. "Local and State Governments are attempting to override your constitutional rights by requiring you to wear a face covering when entering this business. WE DO NOT ENFORCE THIS RULE. Enter at your own risk." REALLY?!!!!!!! Please protect our community and report them: https://211sandiego.org/ read more

Ivan Z.

2 years ago

I've been coming to this bakery for a while, but my latest visit left me really disappointed. The coffee, which used to be a highlight, just doesn't taste as good anymore. Then there's the sandwiches. They're way overpriced for what you get ($18.50!), and to top it off, the prices aren't even fully displayed when you walk in. I miss the days when this place felt like a gem - now it's just frustrating. read more

Anna R.

2 years ago

I had a terrible experience at this place. The young, inexperienced staff were incredibly rude and unhelpful, making the entire visit unpleasant. On top of that, the prices were ridiculously high for what you get. The coffee was absolutely gross--probably the worst I've ever had. As for the pastries, they were very basic and bland, not worth the money at all. I definitely won't be coming back. read more

Marissa W.

6 years ago

Not sure I want to go to a place that serves food and believes in conspiracy theories during a pandemic ... and during this trying time, why are they flying the colonial flag? After the attack on the Capitol, where this flag was toted around by domestic terrorist, I feel this is sending a very telling message. Unless they explain this, Not worth going. read more

F P.

247

111

6 years ago

STAY AWAY! Walked in recently to see if they had gotten smart about following state law and it seems they are still totally defiant not wearing masks observing basic cleanliness, how is this place not shut down??? They run this dump based on their own "alternative facts" , they'll be out of business soon enough... read more

Brian A.

169

7 years ago

I went in Wednesday morning to buy pastries for my team. I met the owner and she was so nice helping me pick out the best items. I got cinnamon rolls, chocolate croissants, blueberry scones and the morning bun was epic. Thanks!! I will definitely be back. read more

harold R.

3 years ago

Great food and coffee, especially the croissant and love the tuna sandwich. I go here all the time. They don't advertise it but ask them to make the sandwich fresh instead of the premade ones which they are always happy to do. read more

Maryam A.

6 years ago

Overpriced pastries. Coffee was decent. Unfortunately their inability to follow CDC guidelines makes this an unsafe environment and their politics are blatantly anti science. read more

Kati B.

6 years ago

Not Covid safe. Posted signs about conspiracies and "Plandemic." Colonial flag flying. Don't go here. Dry pastries are definitely not worth selling your soul. read more

Peggy E.

6 years ago

Posting their politics on their door, which supports a liar who attempted a government coup because he lost an election? No thank you.

Lorraine S.

Elite 23

144

137

5 years ago

Second time here and my last. The service was not very good and for what you get to eat is over priced. Time to try another place!

Lindsey H.

6 years ago

We had the croissants (one chocolate and one regular). Best I've ever had! Absolutely delicious

Cheryl C.

7 years ago

Awful. Won't any heat pastry. Service cashier was very rude. Don't go here Very rude. read more

Mike G.

5 years ago

nice location with a great view of the ocean, friendly staff and good food!

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(307 reviews)

I'm glad my friend told me about this French Café. Merci mon amie! It's located in the Cedros…read moreDesign District which is the heart of Solana Beach. I decided to have brunch there but when I arrived everyone was watching a soccer game...rooting for the French Team. It was pleasant to see the owners, staff, and guests so into the game. It created a welcoming and fun atmosphere...making my French experience more authentic. Just be aware, that majority of the seating is outside with an overhead shade. I looove eating outdoors so the setting was perrrfect. When it was time to order, I went inside to place it at the counter. Not too long afterwards, my warm latte came out then my breakfast...I didn't have to wait at all. Everything was sooo yummy. C'est vraiment bon!! I can't wait to go back to try the other menu items. I highly recommend Madeleine to the Yelp Community :-)

(editing to add this is a French-owned and Black-owned business, in case folks are looking!)…read more I usually come here when I'm doing errands on Cedros - and I usually just want to get my français on and order a café crème and a croissant. But today I needed a little extra je ne sais quoi because my morning was annoying, so I decided to splurge on lunch and not just a pastry here. I asked Steve, the (très beau et gentille!) co-owner what the quiche of the day was. There were two: one with jambon (ham) and one with épinards et fromage de chèvre (spinach and goat cheese). When I hesitated, he told me that the spinach one was amazing. Even though it's $20 for a quiche plate, I decided to go for it. I thought I was going to get a sad little quiche slice for that amount and might regret it. But OMG, it was more than worth it! Already they have a lovely patio on this pretty street in this fancy design district. But it was also a HUGE and exceptionally savory rectangular slice, alongside a DELECTEABLE petite salade. I asked Steve what mustard they use in the vinaigrette, and he said plain old Dijon - but the proportions and the seasoning were EXCELLENT. So it was salad perfection, not heavily dressed at all, just delightful. The patio was full on a Friday with ladies who lunch - but did that include me, as a solo diner, since I am a lady who had lunch? I'm not sure, but you can feel comfortable here no matter what. And now I know Madeleine Cafe is much too good to just come for coffee and for ordering in French from Steve or his co-owner Emmanuel. I don't want to spend that much for lunch every day - but I'll be back!

102 Scone Company

4.7

(79 reviews)

I can never remember their real name - 102 Scone Company - because I just know them as the…read morecroissant (quasson) place!! They have THE BEST CROISSANTS in San Diego. Hot take, but there, I said it. The regular croissant is so crispy and flaky on the outside and chewy soft on the inside. It's a good large size. I went in thinking I would only try one, but I guess I was feeling hungry. I got to try other croissants, and all of them were so good. I didn't have a bad croissant! Ham n cheese, chocolate, almond, LIME (so good!!), and almond raspberry. Ok, maybe the matcha was a tad on the sweet side because of the white chocolate perhaps. Pricing - they start at $5. The crookie is $7.20. The parking situation really sucks though. Every 20 minutes in the parking lot is $1.50, but the first 15 minutes are free. Pray that there is no queue. There are a couple tables outside, but due to the parking, a lot of people just buy stuff and leave.

Croissants are back! Canele are back too but only on fridays. They no longer serve scones, though I…read moredo miss them I do like their croissants and I think I crave croissants more than scones. They are only open Tuesday thru Friday. I came as they opened and there was already a line out the door about 20 long. It's a small bakery so there's only a takeout and room enough for 1-2 people inside. I got a ham and cheese croissant. It was light, airy and crispy. There was a little ham and most of the cheese had melted to the outside. It was still delicious. I got a chocolate canele so good. The only place I know of in SD that has them. Crispy outside and moist chocolate interior. It's a bit pricy at $4 but it's worth it. So glad they are back. I also got the chocolate monkey bread. Small bunches of croissant dough with chocolate pieces between them. It's good to share as you break off each piece. They are so crispy and have a nice glaze over the top of them. The pieces of chocolate melt in your mouth. It's nice to have the crispy croissant pieces contrast with the melty chocolate. They are located in the same plaza as Regents Pizza, next door to Rubicon Deli. Service is excellent. It's basically one person behind the counter. There's a parking lot that's behind a paid gate, I think parking is free under 15 minutes, if you take longer because of the line just ask them to validate, they type your ticket number into the computer. Easily one of the best bakeries in San Diego.

Desserts by Clement

(19 reviews)

After going to the PB and Vista locations, I was now a legit fan of Desserts By Clèment. I had my…read moreeye on the Del Mar location for some time. I waited for the opportunity to present itself and it did. Off to Del Mar, I went with my happy-go-lucky sweet tooth ready to treat myself again. O-M-G Clèment has consistently done it again! I can't help myself...his desserts are one of the kind art-like pieces ready to eat. C'est un délice!! Like I said when you look at those beautifully crafted desserts and pastries through the glass, they exude passion of baking on another level. Inside his shops, the ambiance is always welcoming and service is usually on point - I called in this time. I definitely recommend it to the Yelp Community :-)

This place was absolutely scrumptious! Not only was everything I looked at beautiful, but they did…read morean incredible almond croissant. I was blown away! I was helped by this wonderful young woman, who told me that I absolutely needed to try the almond croissant. By boy oh boy, was I not disappointed! The layers appeared to go on forever. The soft almond cream in the middle was just delightful. Not overpowering, but just enough. Honestly, it was the type of croissant that I want to eat again and again. All things considered, yes, 100%, I'd go back, and I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Brick & Bell Cafe - La Jolla Shores

(320 reviews)

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Everything about this place makes it a perfect neighborhood GEM. From the quality of the food,…read moredrinks, and baked goods to the friendliness and efficiency of the staff to the coziness and warmth you get from the atmosphere was amazingly pleasant. For breakfast, snacks and lunch needs, this place has it all. We got the sunrise sandwich, scones, cookies, smoothies and coffee. They are always busy so there will be a line for take out or on site dining but it's worth it. Finally, the price also makes it even more amazing. Good value for the quality and quantity you are getting.

Everything was very mediocre. I was hoping for more specialty coffees but they only had one…read more"specialty" drink on the menu. I ordered the brown sugar spiced latte and I almost think they forgot to add the brown sugar to my drink. We also got some food which wasn't bad but wasn't great. Parking is also tough in the area.

The Cottage Del Mar

4.0

(157 reviews)

The restaurant is very conveniently located for a beach walk after your meal to balance out sugar…read morelevels. They have ample outside seating, but you can sit inside if it's a little toasty outside. The food offers a nice blend of breakfast with a splash of tourist. They have a good balance of a good breakfast that will satisfy most visitors. I got a Mexican Benedict with a side of potatoes. They do have a nice spicy homemade sauce that I highly recommend.

Good food but service was very sub par. The server forgot to bring waters/plates, never checked in…read moreon us, and never even came back to ring us up for the bill. We had to flag her down multiple times for everything. The bacon skewer app was really good, and the pickled carrot/onion it was served with was a nice twist! We also ordered: Labneh Broccolini Crab Benedict Joes special w sourdough Portions were all very good sized, food was good but nothing stand-out good aside the bacon app.

Kini Koffee

(161 reviews)