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Saw someone walking around with a churro and went on a manhunt for them. You're able to get a regular churro, churro with ice cream, and a churro sundae and I just went with the churro. These were the best churros I've ever had. Piping hot, perfectly sweet. A must try if you are in the Old Town area! read more

El Mercadito - Fresh Churro! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Ann T.

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It's located right at the entrance of the historical shops and restaurants of Old Town, near the root beer shop. Unfortunately we came right when they were closing and there was a language barrier between us and the worker, but he let us know that everything was sold out and that they were closing. Despite this he was nice enough to give us a full cup of their champurrado. He didn't have to, so this was a great act of kindness and hospitality. Rich and chocolatey, you can taste the masa too. Comes out piping hot and perfect for a cold night. Hopefully on our next visit, we can get some churros! read more

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Nothing else to say other than if you want the best churros; come visit this spot! You can get just a regular churro w chocolate or caramel on the side for dipping. Or a Sundae or a churro w/ ice cream! Service was usually one person at the counter, so be patient. Ambiance was great when I went, however I did go on a Monday night during Dios de Los Muertos. I still think about this churro read more

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Michelle O.

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My absolute favorite dessert! A churro. It's my weakness. And every time we go to old town I have to stop by El Mercadito to get a churro. It's definitely worth it!! read more

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Candace C.

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Second time visiting El Mercadito, once in 2025 and once in 2026. They are making churros pretty regularly so have one freshly made. Hector helped me and he nice and friendly. I otherwise don't comment about prices; businesses and the right and they have to make a profit. However, $10 for one churro cut in half and less than a cup of ice team is a bit much. read more

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There are a couple of different stands in Old Town selling churros but I always go to this little shop because they just do them right!! So crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. read more

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Cute little churro shop ! Averagely priced for GIANT churros. You can get a plain churro with a dipping sauce or you can get it with a scoop of ice cream or Sundae. The added ice cream or sundae can be a bit much of you're not a sugar person. The churros are fresh and warm and fluffy. The service is always quick and friendly. Just saying these churros much better than the ones you get at any theme park. read more

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Carlo G.

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Yummy churro! Tastes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Chocolate dipping sauce could've been better, but tasted like regular Hershey's chocolate syrup. Would've been great warmed up too. read more

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Churros were fresh and soo delicious. I love the doughy taste of these churros, they were also thicker than usual! Each churro is $5.50 and comes with either caramel or chocolate sauce. I honestly didn't even need the sauce as the churro itself was so good already. Service was great. Will definitely stop by for some more churros next time :) read more

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Found this place through yelp and it did not disappoint! The place itself can be somewhat hidden, as it is located on the side of a restaurant courtyard. But when we went, it was nice to hear music playing from the restaurant. The shop itself is very small and the workers are not the friendliest. Ordered the churro and ice cream ($10). My daughter raved about the mint ice cream (I believe it was sourced elsewhere), but for me the churro was the highlight! It was super crispy and rather light on the inside. The churro comes in two smaller pieces when you order it with the ice cream, so the ends tasted a tad burnt, but overall it was so good so I'm willing to overlook that. I think it would taste even better if the churro itself wasn't as thick. But one of my top 5 churros for sure! read more

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The kids and I wanted a little treat while visiting Old Town. We stopped into this little courtyard and found this churro spot. We chose to get ice cream with a churro. It was enough for me and my 2 kids to share. One wanted the ice cfrs. And the other had half of the churro while I finished it off. It was a nice thick churro that was made fresh, not a frozen one. It was $10 for the churro and ice cream. read more

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Churros and soda? Yes. This hit the snack spot in the middle of the day. They might sell other snacks but these are the two things I saw first. Bueno. read more

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El Mercadito in Old Town is a must-visit for churro lovers. The churros are perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and dusted with just the right amount of cinnamon sugar. The staff is friendly and efficient, making it easy to grab a sweet treat while exploring the area. The vibrant, casual atmosphere adds to the charm, and it's a great spot to enjoy a little indulgence while wandering Old Town. Definitely worth stopping by for a classic, flavorful churro experience. read more

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Madeline G.

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Beat churros of my life! My Husband and I each got our own, and it was so amazing we split another one like fat craps before we fly back out, it was THAT GOOD! We shall be back 100% when we come back to San Diego! read more

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Yvette V.

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Freshly served up churros. The churro had just been removed from the fryer. This was the perfect churro with a crispy exterior and a oh so soft center. Comes with a choice of caramel or chocolate dip. It Just to my liking. Hands down one of the best churros I have ever had. Located in Old Town SD feeling like I was in Mexico. read more

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Alejandra D.

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Possibly one of the best churros I've had in a long time! I kept seeing people walking around with churros, so I had to ask where they got them--lol, churro FOMO is real. I was a little skeptical at first because they had some displayed in a case (and usually that means they've been sitting there and might not be hot). I asked the girl at the counter if they were fresh, and she said yes--and she wasn't lying. I held the paper wrapped hot churro in my hand as we walked to find a seat in the concert area lol. After the first bite, I was sold. The churro was pretty big and thick, and had a light crunch on the outside, not too greasy or heavy, and the inside was soft and airy. My husband and I shared one, which felt reasonable at first, but honestly? We could've each had our own, it was SO good!! It also came with a dipping sauce--your choice of chocolate or cajeta (Mexican caramel). We went with the chocolate but it didn't really need it. Price-wise, it's a bit steep for just one churro, but honestly? I'd happily pay it again. Totally worth it. Side note: When I checked in on Yelp, it said the business was closed. Google said the same. That was definitely not the case--it was busy and bustling on a Saturday night! read more

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Suzanne R.

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Great little spot for a quick treat! If you love churros and you happen to be walking around checking out old town, come get you a couple of these. I wanted to see what all the hype was about so in I popped! You place your order at the counter and bam, hot fresh churros are handed to you. The lady taking orders was super nice. With each one you can get a little side of chocolate or caramel. We bought two churros so we got one of each. It was $10 for two. Oh man, these are sooooo good!! Hot, & crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The chocolate sauce was too thin and not very tasty, the caramel was good though. I loved the crunchy cinnamon exterior. Really IMO you don't need the dipping sauce. The churro itself is great on its own. These are thick and heartier than say a fair or Disneyland churro. Do yourself a favor and try one the next time you are in Old Town. I'll definitely stop by when I'm back home. read more

El Mercadito - Churros with caramel & chocolate dipping sauce. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Amparo I.

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Stopped by for some churros at El Mercadito. It is a cute little shop in Old Town San Diego. We tried the caramel and chocolate dip, so delicious! The staff was very friendly and service was quick. If you're lucky you may be able to enjoy your churro while seeing a show on the stage right across from it. read more

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LONG, CURVED, AND BUMPY CHURRO (4.5 stars) - CHURRO: so good - PRICE: fair - SERVICE: quick - AMBIANCE: tiny store The best tasting churro I've had so far in San Diego. In a place you expect to have one but in a place you didn't expect. I have walked by this place a bunch of times and not notice it. You know it's going to be good when every person infront of you who walks in orders a Churro or two. Located in the plaza/square where the Casa de Reyes restaurant is but tucked in a corner kind of hidden is this tiny store you wouldn't think anything more or less of. It's a tiny shop, maybe 4 people max. No place to sit, except outside back in the plaza/square. If you ever get lost... just know if you hear the live band playing in the square infront of you - you are there! CHURRO ($4.50) - long, curved, and bumpy. The length of it was long and slightly curved where as I'm use to churros that are stick straight. My churro wasn't perfect looking and it had some bumps around the edges. The outside crunch was crunchy and coated in a good amount of sugar and cinnamon. The inside was nice and dense. I usually like mine airy with a little bit of dough but this was dense in the middle and I liked it - reminded me of a donut. Yes you can get full of one churro. HIGHLY RECOMMEND I'll def be back. JABA APPROVED. Until the next bite... read more

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Churros were made fresh to order. $5 per churro and you get to choose between a caramel or chocolate dipping sauce. So yummy!

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The churros were a little bit fluffy and bumpy. But they also had 2 things that we could dip in which was chocolate and caramel. Personally the caramel was my favorite sauce.The service was one guy at the desk ready to serve us churros. The ambiance was a little Mexican style shop. read more

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Alexia H.

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SO fresh! What a great little gem to stumble upon in Old Town San Diego. The churros are fresh, service is quick, and ice cream is totally homemade. There are a couple tables outside the shop to enjoy your churro and ice cream or you can easily find a cute place to relax and enjoy around the courtyard. read more

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David F.

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First time here and it was everything advertised. The best most delicious, crispy not greasy churro I've ever eaten. Quick friendly service, cool little store. Very chill. So when you get your Mexican food at Old Town Mexican Cafe, get dessert here!! read more

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Maridel A.

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Only $4.50 for a fresh long thick soft and sugary churro with your choice of caramel or chocolate dip. You seriously can't beat that price. They also serve drinks that I have yet to try. The place is very small which looks busy but the lines are fairly quick. The staff are also friendly. read more

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Amelia D.

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Best churro I've ever had!! Price includes either chocolate or caramel sauce. Cute little shop located in old town.

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Mai T.

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Who doesn't love a fresh churro!! This was $5.30-something after tax & tip $6 rounded up. It went by too fast but was a fun little stop along the way. It located in a cute center with other nut shops and places to see. Churro was a classic traditional fresh churro. Perfectly crispy! Enjoy! read more

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Sarah K.

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Perfect customer service, amazing churros, and the prices are just right. It is a must stop place in Old Town

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Delicious churros!! Fresh, hot, crunchy and soft. Credit card payments only. Small menu of other items, but we came to try the churros. read more

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Nan L.

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most everyone i know says disneyland churros are the best (and those people are wrong; just across the freeway lies a food truck that makes the absolute best, but i digress) -- however the ones they make here are arguably much better, and they come with a side of melted dark chocolate or caramel dip to boot doughy, fresh and cheap, there's something pretty unique about these that has to be experienced for yourself thank you for the great churros! we will definitely stop by again the next time we're in old town :) read more

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The churros were freshly made and ambiance was amazing. The service was great, they are helpful if you had questions but the menu is pretty simple and self explanatory on what you are wanting read more

El Mercadito - Churro sundae was delicious - churros were so fresh and surprisingly the ice cream was very good. The services was great. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Delicious churros! Only $4.50 for a decent size churro and a side of sauce, we had the chocolate sauce. Service was great, it took about 5-10 minutes from the time we ordered because we came in between batches. It's worth the weight knowing you are getting the freshest churro possible. They've also got a small selection of ice creams that I'll try next time I'm in the area. *credit cards only, no cash read more

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I had a very strange and confusing experience at El Mercadito. The service was off from the start. When ordering, the cashier mumbled at me the entire time--it wasn't a language barrier issue, just poor communication. I ordered two churros and a vanilla ice cream but somehow ended up with three churros and no ice cream. When I pointed this out, the cashier argued with me a bit before I decided to just take the extra churro and leave. Thankfully, the churros were good, but the overall experience was too frustrating and confusing. read more

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Churros were madefresh to order, but the worker there wasn't very friendly. Maybe he had a bad day. read more

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I was searching for a good panaderia when I was in San Diego and ran into this place. I read the reviews so decided to give it a try.... Well....... let's just say that these ARE THE BEST Churros I have ever had in my life!!!! We arrived and I could smell the aroma in the air and let me right to El Mercadito. Small intimate place and located in a cozy plaza in Old Town. I took my first bite on these "made to order" churros and I was in total bliss!!!! They give you chocolate and caramel dipping sauce, but you honestly don't need it. After I was done I had to go and let the attendant know I thoughts on these homemade churros and thanked her for letting me have a taste of heaven. If you go here make sure you sit down and eat them on the spot while they are still hot fresh out of the cooking oil. Your welcome!!!! I will be back and letting everyone know about this place!!! 10+ stars!!!!!!!!! read more

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Anthony B.

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Excellent churro! Crunchy and well seasoned on the outside and soft and warm on the inside.

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Beth L.

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People have said the Churros are as good as Disneyland. They are not Disneyland churros, but they were fantastic, and I would wait in line for an hour if I had to get some. Great prices and delicious churros. I won't soon forget these and will come back the next time I am in San Diego. read more

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I made a stop here in Old Town in search of authentic churros. The churros here were hot, fresh, crispy, and had the perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar. The exterior of the churro had a crunchy texture while the inside was super fluffy. Although this place offers caramel and chocolate dipping sauces, I found the churros on their own to be more than satisfactory. I recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area, you won't regret it. read more

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Jen A.

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Great spot! Churros were delicious and loved the dip options. The ice cream scoop was very small especially for the price.

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I really like the churros at this place and we were excited to get it again since we travel from far. Unfortunately, there was a lady worker at night, March 1 at 8:00 pm that was extremely rude. I wish I knew her name, she made us not want the churro and decided to leave from her rude customer service. What a disappointment, because is the first time this has happened to us read more

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Valeria S.

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Churros are delicious!! Churros are the right crunch and soft in the inside. This is a must try. They also have some flavors of ice cream.

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More info about El Mercadito

2754 Calhoun St
San Diego, CA 92110
Old Town
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(619) 297-3100
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https://www.fiestadereyes.com

Hours

What time does El Mercadito open?

El Mercadito opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.El Mercadito opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does El Mercadito close?

El Mercadito closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.El Mercadito closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri 10:00 AM - 10:00 PMSat 9:00 AM - 10:00 PMSun 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does El Mercadito have catering options?

No, El Mercadito does not have catering options.

Does El Mercadito serve alcohol?

Yes, El Mercadito serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does El Mercadito allow dogs?

Yes, El Mercadito allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Mercadito have outdoor seating?

Yes, El Mercadito has outdoor seating options.

Does El Mercadito have parking?

Yes, El Mercadito has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is El Mercadito wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Mercadito is wheelchair accessible.

Does El Mercadito have free WiFi?

No, El Mercadito does not have free WiFi.

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The most authentic, hand-made churros in San Diego

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“The churros here were hot, fresh, crispy, and had the perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar.”

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4.4(260 reviews)

5.2 mi•Kearny Mesa

I love this bakery, and I love that it's women-owned and has a lot of Filipino influence in its…read moreflavors!! I picked up some pastries for my parents for their anniversary and they loved it! The standout was the calamansi tart, which was so perfectly sweet and tart from the citrus flavors of the calamansi. I want to try their matcha so I have to come back soon! I love the aesthetic of the place too, super cute and pastel and floral. Ample amounts of parking outside too since it's in the plaza with Mitsuwa.

It is raaare to find bakeries whose desserts are as tasty as their aesthetic, but the treats AND…read moredrinks here truly live up to the vibe. Flour Atelier is a small bakery right next to the hovering Mitsuwa. They carry two refrigerated sections' worth of original treats and pastries, many with Asian flavors such as their ube leche flan and calamansi cheesecake. I'm a gluten free girly nowadays, but when I could eat their desserts I did love their cheesecake: a balance of cream-to-crust is important to me. And those flavors? Standout. Hard to find many other places. They also have tea and coffee, and my husband and I LOVE their hojicha latte, which boasts a nice earthy-to-sweet ratio. If you want a grounded flavor without getting another coffee, try the hojicha latte! The store itself is quite small, selling sweet treats, drinks, and even flowers through a collaboration with a florist. They have about 4 tables outside -- recommended for small parties, unless you come when it's empty with a group. BIG TIP: Bring your mother or mother-in-law here to impress -- that is, if she likes cute, sweet treats and a tea party vibe! My mom always loves coming here, and bringing the whole family, too Keep up the great work Flour Atelier!

Cupcakes (Halo-Halo, Ube & Flan, Turon)

Bite of strawberry cheesecake matcha bar.

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Work of art. Monogram puff pastry cake.

Yiko Yiko

4.4(501 reviews)

6.1 mi•Kearny Mesa

Yiko Yiko has some of the best desserts in SD, especially when it comes to their mochi!…read more We've tried quite a few of their mochi snowball options, and they're always so chewy, soft, and flavorful. The fruit flavors are also made with fresh fruit, which is a plus. We stop by sometimes to pick up a box of 4-6 as gifts for our friends, and it's always a hit. Their crepe cakes are also really tasty and not too sweet. We really like the basque, vanilla, and strawberry flavors. The desserts here are a bit on the pricier side, but the quality and presentation are worth the splurge.

Had a chance to check out Yiko Yiko after hearing lots about it and honestly, I had a feeling that…read moretheir products would be a on the pricier side. Many reviews have noted this, and I would have to agree, especially for the size (crepe cake slices) and/or simple design (two layer naked cakes). We ended up trying a slice of their taro crepe cake. It was tasty - light, smooth, and included real taro - and had alternating layers of cream and taro; however, we were surprised with how small it was in person (vs photos) for $12.50 before tax. This is just below the price for an Extraordinary Desserts cake slice, which is not only bigger and more complex, but also made fresh. We noticed the crepe cake slice we got had that dusting of ice sparkles, indicating it was frozen and defrosting, and additionally, as it defrosted, the more it started leaning. If you haven't tried Yiko Yiko, it's worth still checking out. That said, I think you'll be satisifed after one or two visits.

Soy Milk Custard Cake

Inside seating

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Oct 2024 Organic Chocolate Crepe Slice

Michi Michi

4.3(222 reviews)

2.6 mi•Banker's Hill

Came here on Saturday morning with the wifey. You have to come early as they do have a line…read more The service was good and they are fast to get the line down. We got a variety but the Banoffee Maritozzi was an interesting combination of a sliced banana and corn flakes. But the Orange Blossom Ube Financier was our favorite. Would definitely come back and get that again. The store is pretty small, so you get the baked goods togo, but if you can't wait to get them home they do have tables outside so you can enjoy them.

i have been wanting to come to Michi Michi for so long but whenever I'd drive by I was intimidated…read morewith the long lines, so when my girlfriends wanted to do a catch up with pastries and matcha, I said yes. Lines are always better with a friend and even though we all arrived before opening there was still a healthy line. I was really excited, to finally get to check them out, I saw on their socials that a new chef had taken residency and that they came with some Filipino flair. As a fellow Filipino I definitely wanted to support. I ended up ordering a lumpia roll, ube butter ensaymada, a halo halo tart and a egg sando sandwich along with an iced matcha with honey, with tip my total was $48, which isn't horrible considering these are meant to be higher quality pastries. My girlfriends and I found a table and decided we would share, I shared my egg sando sandwich and the lumpia roll, while they shared their ube butter ensaymada and the turon kouign amann. My matcha, was a horrible, it was a muddy green and really lacked any matcha flavor, my friend didn't like her matcha either and she had the miso caramel matcha. I didn't even finish my matcha and I can really take one down. We joked about how we should have opted for the orange juice instead. Now for the pastries, I was really underwhelmed by them, the ensaymada was just fine, I honestly cannot remember the taste of it, it lacked something. The egg sando sandwich, the filling was plentiful and flavorful BUT the bread was dry, was that potato bread? The texture was off for me and I ended up just scooping out the filling and eating it like that. Where the sando had a good amount of filling the lumpia roll lacked it, it was so sparse I figured it would be more like a sausage roll so I was taken aback by how little there was in it. Flavors were fine, the pastry was buttery but I just wanted a little more. The one pastry we agreed was better than the rest was the turon kouign amann, the crunchy bits of sugar was so reminiscent of turon but the filling, for me was like uncooked banana bread batter, that threw me off entirely. It was better, but not the filling. So overall, I would say it was okay, I guess for the costs it just didn't meet my expectations.

Great vibes outdoor seatings

Friendly Service :)

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This is what we got for breakfast

Bonjour Bakery & Patisserie

4.7(256 reviews)

2.9 mi•Little Italy

The cutest little coffee shop with beautiful pastry selections! I can see parking being a little…read moretricky on farmers market days and on the weekends. The latte was smooth and creamy. The chai is more sweet than spicy. This is the first place where they offered to heat up our croissant and pain au chocolate... such a nice touch and tasted freshly baked! Service was amazing and attentive. Definitely recommend to check them out. I can see why they were rated so well!

Visited this place since we were in the area grabbing our cafecito. This location was highly…read morerecommended..... We really enjoyed the pastries we ordered. Unfortunately by the time we got there, they were running low on options. Service was great amd they had really cute decorations.

The inside of the Tiramisu filled croissant. There is actually 2 different creams inside.

APPLE PIE FILLED CROISSANT 100/10! Interior

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Chocolate croissant

Parisien Gourmandises

4.5(360 reviews)

7.5 mi•La Jolla

*Frickin amazing freshly made pastries *Innovative flavors…read moreand art *High quality *Beautiful presentation *Prices super reasonable considering the high quality you are getting *Located in the Floral Palette store *A few dining seating in the store *Staff are helpful and will take the time to tell you what the pastries are *Sweet sand savory baked goods available *Parking is a bear in La Jolla... but worth it for a visit *Only challenge you will have (once you find parking of course): choices. So many and all of them equally delightful.

I've visited the bakery 3 times, usually around noon and have not seen the full spread of items…read moreavailable. Today I stopped in since I was celebrating my birthday. This review is for the rolled banana croissant . Every time I visit I always order the rolled banana croissant and it never disappoints!!! The round croissant is cut in half, piped with delicious cream that is perfectly sweet that goes so well with the caramel sauce and bananas, perfect combo! If the bakery reads this review, it would be even better if there were a few more banana slices inside or caramelized banana on top, IMO. One more thing, it would be awesome if you opened on weekends. Today I ordered the banana and creme brulee rolled croissant and the banana was better. I was the only customer so ordering was simple. There are 3 tables in the store and a few outside the store. I'll be back when I have another sweet craving.

Awesome coffees and a $10 tiny stick eclair.

Towards the back June 25, 2025

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Croissants

Hinar Dessert Bar & Cafe

4.5(783 reviews)

4.0 mi•East Village

The employees are a mixture of a well oiled machine and great customer service. I was worried about…read moremy meter running out and was asking if i could run out real quick to add more but they coordinated on the spot and finishes my drink by the time i completed my payment. They were amazing!!! I got the biscoff matcha latte with the biscoff foam and a few slices of cake. It was soooo good. I'm going try to plan for some relaxing time next time. The inside was beautiful and peaceful. Looks like a great place to start my day.

Hinar in downtown is such a beautiful and aesthetic spot. I love their earthy color palette (I want…read morethat paint color in my house lol) and the overall vibe of the cafe. The main seating area is almost always full, but there's more indoor seating in the back through the hallway (where the bathroom is), plus some outdoor seating to the side. The drinks are really good. I always get mine half sweet, and the flavors are consistently great. They also have a ton of cute, picturesque desserts. They're a bit too sweet for my taste, but you can tell a lot of care goes into making them and they're definitely tasty. Parking can be tricky downtown, and it can get busy with lines, but it's totally worth it for the drinks, desserts, and overall ambiance. FYI, they have a new location up north in Scrips Poway, it's cute but slightly different aesthetic (umm more industrial) and is in a strip mall, so, way more parking!