This bakery is spectacular, amazing, and every fantastic word in existence. Every one of their items are delicious and perfect. The scones are moist yet have a wonderful crunchy exterior. The cinnamon rolls belong in a "hall of fame" for cinnamon rolls. The cupcakes are exactly what a scrumptious cupcake should be. And the brownies.....a heavenly experience. Their strawberry cream puff type item I never got to taste as my husband finished it before I got a bite. Additionally, the employees are efficient and friendly. The prices are surprisingly reasonable. Every item was well worth the cost. read more

Beautiful bakery, lovely space for meeting a friend for baked treats. The eyes can soak up all the yummy cookies, cupcakes, and macarons. The salted chocolate chip cookie was calling out to me. I love the aesthetics and decor of the place. read more

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I had a savory scone, it really wasn't to my taste however, that is subjective. My wife had a fruit tart which was excellent. However, what was very special and sadly exceedingly rare was this: I ordered a drip coffee, when I sat down it was warm and I could tell it had been sitting for some time. One of the young women there, Melani, came up to me and asked if the coffee was lukewarm warm, she apologized and told me was going to make me an Americano fresh! That is integrity that you can't fake this young woman whatever her path in life will be she will succeed, integrity is something you have or you don't it's doing the right thing just because it's the right thing even when no one is looking! I will be going back to try the other offerings! read more

What an absolute gem of a bakery! It is cozy, adorable, and the kind of place that instantly makes you want to order one of everything. The almond croissant was the undeniable star. This beauty had some serious heft to it, loaded with a luscious almond filling that was rich, nutty, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. The buttery, flaky layers shattered with every bite, while the soft center practically melted in my mouth. If you're only getting one pastry, make it this one! The chocolate croissant was equally impressive. It was generously packed with chocolate--exactly how a chocolate croissant should be. Crisp, flaky layers on the outside with chocolatey goodness tucked into every bite made it impossible to stop eating. This bakery is well worth a visit, and I'll happily be back soon!!! read more

I came here 2x in one weekend. Being from Southern California, I have access to bakeries of all sorts but I was overly impressed by La Joie. I had the savory scone, a peanut butter cookie and almond croissant. They were all huge! But more than that they all individually tasted excellent. I only wish my stomach and metabolism was more efficient so I could have tried the desserts. Guess I'll have to stop by again the next time I'm in Redding :) read more

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This cute little bakery in downtown redding has an assortment of different types of pastries, desserts, and cake. They have sweet to non-savory items and also serve espresso coffee if wanted. I really enjoy their fruit tarts and also their kougan Aman pastry. But you can't go wrong with any other pastries as they are all very fresh. read more

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Pretty good desserts especially for Redding. Very expensive though definitely shouldn't cost $15 for a tiny piece of cheesecake etc...

After having lunch at the Marketplace we wanted something sweet. We took the short walk down to the bakery. Once inside we were pleasantly surprised by all the different choices of desserts. It was warm out (and we were stuffed from lunch) so something light and flavorful was what we were on the hunt for. The staff was kind and very informative. read more

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We've been here several times and have never been disappointed. Clean dining area, friendly staff, delicious treats.

When you step inside the bakery, it has a very cute ambiance. Very welcoming. We went to order and both girls who helped seemed to be unhappy with us being there, as if we were inconveniencing them for being there. The pastries were absolutely gorgeous. We got a few things including a funfetti cupcake, banana cream, and orange cream. As well as a couple of pastries. The strawberries and cream filled pastry was delicious, and the raspberry pastry was great. The funfetti cupcake had a very dense cake with a buttery flavor of frosting, kind of disappointed in. The other two cupcakes were perfect. Overall the business was really cute and inviting, the service could use some help, and the pastries were overall good. read more

Two words: Vanilla Cheesecake First time trying the cheesecake. It was heavenly. I had only tried the raspberry danish, which was also phenomenal. The only negative is $$$, but worth it for special occasions. read more

The croissants are excellent and on par with France baked croissants. It was a joy to learn this bakery was opening and I hope to see cannelé and Mille-feuille some day. read more

We've tried many different items and have never been disappointed. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Multiple options available for gluten-free folks. read more

La Joie does gluten free baking so well! We visited yesterday and I had the best gluten free scone I think I've ever eaten (I've had a lot of gluten free scones) so I thought I'd share. This place is a great addition to the Redding area! read more

Today was our first visit. We went by after breakfast hoping for a little something sweet. We were greeted and helped by a friendly person behind the counter. There were samples of the chocolate cookie with sea salt and we shared a piece. It was delicious so we grabbed one to share later. We definitely wouldn't have tried it otherwise so I'd say the sample idea is a win. We also got the sugar covered donuts filled with fruit and cream. One of each flavor. They were ok but absolutely not worth the cost which is $7 each. I would be ok with paying that if it was heaven in a donut but neither of us felt that way. The employees were friendly and helpful, the place is very cute and people seemed to be enjoying themselves on a Sunday morning. We plan to go back at some point and try other items. read more

Ha ha! We walked in a little late, close to closing time last night. Great, new, fancy place, warm and inviting. So glade we have such a place like this downtown. The very kind attendant apologized for the short amount of items on hand and asked if I saw anything interesting. I did. In an overly animated tone I expressed, "I want that". My finger pointed to this humongous slice of peanut butter cheesecake. It was screaming for me to take it home. Yum, it was everything I dreamed of...unfortunately I dropped the box while heading in the house. Five second rule;) no harm/foul read more

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I've been buying dessert for years from Kate. Pros: The macarons and cheesecake are the best I have ever had! The space is beautiful and a nice place to meet with friends. The staff is always friendly. Cons: The prices are high, but you get what you pay for, so it's good as a treat every now and then. The croissants are not my favorite and I have had better ones at other venues in town, but maybe that's a matter of preference. read more

Everything was great, staewberry muffins, scones love the place. Service was fine as wel. Ambiance it was ok could be better. read more

What a beautiful space! Come check it out, totally worth the wait in line! Pastries are gorgeous and delicious. This new French bakery is beautiful and inviting. Perfect for a casual conversation with a friend. Cheers! read more

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The pastries are to die for!! My wife and I have tried almost everything they offer and we are totally happy with all!! The freshness of the sticky buns and cinnamon rolls are DELICIOUS! The staff and owner are so pleasant and accommodating! You will not be disappointed!!! Live the choice of eating in or on their patio!! read more

La Joie is an absolute 5 star gem. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a beautiful, airy space with soaring high ceilings and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The design is stunning -- especially the gorgeous glass display case filled with the most elegant pastries, breads, and desserts. Everything looks (and tastes) like it was made with real intention and artisan level detail. The outdoor seating area feels like a little corner of Paris -- very French-bistro, very chic, perfectly charming for a slow morning coffee or an afternoon treat. Their offerings are exceptional, and every item I've tried has been delicious! What truly sets La Joie apart is the kindness and grace of the owner, Kate, and her entire staff. They are warm, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about what they do. It's rare to find a place that feels this special -- visually beautiful, thoughtfully designed, and full of heart. If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and stop by. La Joie lives up to its name -- pure joy. read more

I've been looking for fresh cheese cake in the Redding area and found La Joie Bakery, and I'm so happy I did. My husband has been craving "real" cheese cake and he said this was the best he's ever had. I bought three pieces, triple chocolate, a peppermint stick? and a vanilla bean with fresh fruit. He had a bite of the chocolate, he loved it, I tried the mousse part (delicious) he ate part of the vanilla bean/fruit and said it was very good. We cut them in half and put them in the freezer for later. They're bigger size slices, and the box of three had a pretty good weight to it. Yes, they're a bit pricey, but WORTH IT according to my husband. read more

La Joie Bakery - Triple Chocolate, Peppermint Stick, and vanilla bean with fresh fruit, my husband tried a bite of the vanilla bean one on the way home. - Bakeries Near Me - Redding, California

Best pastry place in town. I want to keep it a secret but I want them to be successful so next time I'm in town they will still be there. Super friendly staff and beautiful setup. I love their delicious desserts and pastries. They even have a couple of gluten free options! read more

The bakery is beautiful, it's in the perfect spot downtown. The selection was plentiful, I got the coffee cake and the breakfast sandwich, my wife got the croissant along with two coffees. The place was busy which is fantastic to see , We were able to find seats at the "bar" area which is where the line forms. The food was great read more

The food was great. The service was friendly and prompt. We arrived at noon and there was a lot of empty spaces in the display cabinet. Where do the Wise, go early.!! read more

I really, desperately, want there to be a good French bakery in Redding. La Joie isn't it, though maybe in the future, they'll find their feet. The baked goods are overpriced. A croissant here is $6, but is almost inedible because it's too salty. It's almost as if they used salted butter. I will say, however, that the lamination was well done, and they looked good. Texture was good, with a nice balance of crispness in the outer layer and chew on the inside. But the salt! For $8, I can get a dozen Costco croissants that are far better and deliver a better value. A croissant is such a basic item for a French bakery that I don't know how you succeed without one that just nails it. We also ordered a bûche de Noël aka a "Yule Log." It should have been a sign that the person taking an order did not know the French word for a product. The cake was very dry and cloyingly sweet. The dryness ruined it. It was like eating MDF. The whole thing was also far too sugary. It's hard to tell what the cause was. Oven too hot? Wrong pan? Wrong flour? Didn't measure by weight and used too much flour? Too much flour? Who knows! But the flavors flavors should still have been balanced instead of overwhelming you with a single overpowering note. If professionals should be tasting what they're making to ensure quality and consistency and it's hard to believe that anyone here is doing that. I really want this bakery to succeed, but I'm worried the do t have the right staffing. I'll try to check in the future--hopefully they'll pull it together. EDIT: The owner replied--that's great! I worked for ten years in commercial kitchens. I really enjoy food and am pretty knowledgeable. I rarely dine out because I'm a better cook than most restaurants in the area. I will also travel for food. You kind of have to if you're in Redding. The salt level in the croissants here was NOT a matter of taste. There was enough salt in them to cure a prosciutto. No one in the house found them edible. What makes Costco croissants better is that they are edible. they can't compete on quality with someone who knows what they're doing. I would 100% pay $6 for a locally made high quality bread or pastry. Business owners should be able to have a good lifestyle and pay living wages. They can't do that if locals don't pay what quality costs. I'll be back in a few weeks to try again. I will absolutely update my rating too. read more

Very cute inside. Kinda feels chaotic when it's busy but I think they're still working out the finer details of streamlining everything. The pastries are beautiful and I've had the quiche (both meat & veggie), cinnamon roll, croissants and macaroons. All lovely. It's expensive, and I wish the coffee quality was better, but overall it's a lovely place to have a sweet treat and visit with people. read more

Incredible pastries, great ambience. Service was helpful, and attentive. Can't wait to make this a regular spot. Also the breakfast sandwich was arguably one of the best I've had in Redding, couldn't believe the amount of flavor that was packed into it. read more

A welcoming little gem! So many beautiful, pastries! Chocolate/orange cupcake, so yummy! Wish I had known about the chocolate/orange cupcake sooner! It was a January special. read more

Delicious. Can tell that they use quality ingredients. Did feel a bit rushed to choose. Will go again. read more

La Joie Bakery - Bakery selection various eclairs, tarts, pastries, etc. - Bakeries Near Me - Redding, California

Worth every penny with every bite. Highly recommended, cozy vibe and friendly staffs. read more

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Had a croissant with a chai latte. Fantastic! Can't wait to try the other amazing looking pastries!

I can't say enough good things about this bakery! It's been a long time coming that Redding had an excellent option for baked goods other than just "donuts" the quality of the food is top notch, the staff provide quick and efficient service and insight and the location and atmosphere are so refreshing in the downtown area. read more

I'm glad they are in Redding. Pastries are good. The ambience is nice. But the coffee is dark. Coffee is way over roasted and tasted rough. Also a plain croissant is $6. The staff was nice. I know they are working their kinks out because they just opened two days ago. read more

My family loves this bakery. It is beautiful. The staff is very friendly. Pastries are delicious! It's so fun to bring out of town guests. They have all loved it too! read more

Our favorite spot to go to as a family for treats! We tried coffee, hot cocoa, macarons & other breakfast food and it was so delicious! The staff is so nice & the atmosphere is pleasant. Highly recommend! read more

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Amazing spot!!! The macrons are incredible!! Great vibe and food are so good!!!!!!!!!!

This place stands apart from anyplace else. The selections were incredible and delicious! The chocolate brownies are to die for! Seating is available inside and outside. Very nice experience read more

I was so excited to go here, but it's right in front of the dog shit area. That's where my dog goes. There's now no chance of privacy and it's terrible. Cute place, but really? Staff seem chill, and food looks great. PLEASE add curtains, I hate getting stares from people eating their food when all I'm trying to do is take care of my dog! read more

Not sure of how they bake their goods or if they make gluten free items where they can't be cross contaminated or not but, I went early in the morning and had a gluten free vanilla cupcake since I can't have gluten due to celiacs disease and I'm not sure if I was accidentally given the wrong cupcake or if maybe there was some sort of cross contamination of some sort. But ended up having the worst heartburn and stomach issues after eating the cupcake. Maybe their stuff is for people who are gluten sensitive and not celiacs? read more