If you've ever dreamed of wandering into a Parisian patisserie, this charming little gem is about as close as it gets without a passport. The space itself is chic and impossibly cute, a mini cafe that feels like a hidden boutique find, quaint in all the right ways. The croissants are the genuine article: buttery, flaky layers with that perfect golden exterior that only comes from someone who truly knows what they're doing. Every pastry here is crafted with care and it shows in every bite. And the mocha coffee? That alone is worth the trip. Rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced, it pairs beautifully with anything in the pastry case. The staff are warm and genuinely welcoming, making the whole experience feel personal rather than transactional. One thing to keep in mind: this is not a drive-through. It's a small owner-operated cafe where everything is made with intention. Come with time to spare, settle in, and let the experience unfold. Good things take time, and here that philosophy is baked right into everything they do. Yes, prices lean a bit higher than your average coffee shop, but this is quality you can taste. You're paying for authentic French technique that honors the tradition. La Princière is a Thousand Oaks treasure worth every unhurried minute. read more

La Princière - Mocha latte and blueberry muffin - Bakeries Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Any update on the bakery being open? It's been closed. Love that sourdough bread. Hoping Ahlem is well. read more

Cute little French bakery with lovely folks working there. Place your order at the register, pay your tab and it will be delivered to your table. My two friends ordered breakfast and were very satisfied with their dishes. Presentation was very nice. I ordered avocado toast as I just love sourdough and avocado together. It was tasty, although next time I'll request no butter on my toast before the avocado is placed as I would prefer to savor the bread rather than the butter. Easy parking in the lot out front. If you like French pastry and croissants, this is your place! read more

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The almond croissantsare amazing! Everything I've eaten her has been excellent. It's best to be there early because the pastries tend to sell out. Everything has been fresh and delicious. read more

So happy they're back open! They have, without a doubt, the best sourdough country loaf I have ever tasted. And I have tried from many of the top bakers in town (and in San Francisco!), including Clark Street, Lodge etc. (having formerly lived on the Westside). It's a very substantial loaf that freezes beautifully (we have her slice it for us first) so the price is very fair. Also hope their sandwiches on the little French baguettes come back soon. They too were delicious! read more

Tomorrow is my birthday and we will be visiting family for coffee and pastries, so I did a trial run this morning at 9 AM. The cafe is cute inside and a family were sitting inside and appeared to be enjoying their coffee and pastries, but mine was "to go". I got a plain croissant, an almond croissant, and a ham and cheese for later in the day. All were delicious and flaky, just what I was hoping for. The owner is working nights to bake it all and said she needs to hire more help, though there was a nice man and woman working with her this morning. Tomorrow I will buy some French butter and more of the same pastries.. I highly recommend this place. its awesome ! read more

I didn't have a good experience here and should have checked the health/sanitation rating on Yelp before going (not after). I don't recommend this place for reasons other than the food (which isn't bad). read more

My favorite bakery in Thousand Oaks by a long shot. So happy to see them back open after a bit of a break. My daughter and I enjoy splitting a muffin and a croissant on the weekend. read more

I'm really not understanding the 5 star reviews here. I've been here a handful of times with my friends. Each time there was something wrong with the order. If there are other people dining we can see their orders were also wrong. There seem to be no process or communication happening between the waiter and the cook/owner. There were several times we can hear them argue in the back. Although this last visit, my friend communicated directly with the cook/owner of how she wanted her eggs. They still came out wrong. We have seen high turnaround of waiters....although the last one stuck around for a while. He never smiled and always looked stressed. Not surprisingly they have a new waiter our last visit. The food is ok, and the sourdough bread is good. I've tried their carrot cake once and it was excellent. The owner gave us some macarons once when they messed up on our order. The macarons were ok. For the past few times they offer a discount if you paid with cash. They changed this policy our last visit. The discount only applies to the purchase of their fresh bread. read more

La Princière - 2 Eggs Anyway - Bakeries Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

What a wonderful bakery! The pastries are to die for. We got a chocolate croissant and raspberry muffin and were so impressed with the flavors. The muffin was perfectly moist and the croissant had the most beautiful flaky layers. My husband got a quiche and he couldn't stop raving about it. The quiche crust was a particular highlight he mentioned. The service was excellent and the indoor seating area was bright and welcoming. We will be back! read more

La Princière - Chocolate Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Best sourdough around by far. Amazing croissants . When they bring back their full menu soon that's a great offering of breakfast and lunch stuff. So glad to see they are back in action!! read more

We have been exploring bakeries and coffee spots in the Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Agoura area and La Princiere is today's discovery. What a gem. Super friendly. Bright, clean decor. I don't often have fancy coffees but somehow was drawn to the mocha. Enjoyed every single drop. Croissant and blueberry muffin beautifully made. Delicious vegetable quiche. We will be back! read more

La Princière - Cafe Mocha, croissant, cappuccino, and blueberry muffin - all fantastic. - Bakeries Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

The inside of La Princière was so cute and their beautiful pastries are on display in a big glass case. They all looked so enticing. Service was a little confusing. They seemed busy enough but there was only one person at the front trying to cover several orders. They were kind but it was not efficient. The coffee was great! I got an iced caramel latte that was perfectly sweet and rich. I practically inhaled it. My boyfriend got a mocha latte and liked it equally as much. I got a chocolate almond croissant. I don't know if it was just a miss today but I did not enjoy it. The flavor was good but the croissant was not flaky at all like it should have been but stodgy and squishy the whole way through instead. It was not pleasant to eat. I hope I can come back sometime and get a croissant that can redeem this one! We also got just the plain pan au chocolate and it was perfect, flaky and buttery and chocolatey. read more

La Princière - Almond chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

A lovely experience in this true French patisserie, set in a tiny TO mini mall. The croissants are perfectly laminated and the sourdough is fresh from the oven. You can even purchase French butter to bring home and enjoy your carbs in peace. Order at the counter but enjoy at a table for the best experience. read more

La Princière - Cafe au lait - Bakeries Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

This definitely has to be the best bakery around there. Food is so incredibly delicious. I have to say that the croissants are amazing. I love the almond croissant. The most the chocolate croissant is also really good but you have to be a big chocolate lover because it is so rich I've also gotten a tart here and it was really well done so incredibly delicious the best crumbly pastry. The service inside is pretty good. We went there on Valentine's Day And their oven was broken and so the weight was about an hour to get pre-order food, which was disappointing, but I understand And I would absolutely still go back. In fact, I might go today. read more

Cute and worth a visit. Hard to emulate French bistro where they are but the pastries were lovely.

Bro. I went in here while my sister was at the dentist across the parking lot. I was like word I'll get breakfast and bring something home to the wifey. I was gonna bring both home. Got bored in the car and decided to go for the ham and cheese stuffed croissant in the car. No lie it was flakier than my dad who left for the store and never came back, had more layers than my therapist has been able to unwrap, had a buttery flavor was richer than Besos, filled with ham and cheese was savory and the perfect level of saltiness (just below the saltiness of my ex). Y'all need to try this stuff. So good. read more

Bakery is back open!! Yay!! Bought a chocolate almond croissant and a loaf of sour dough bread. Their chocolate almond croissant is one of the best I have ever had. Sour dough bread is delicious too! read more

Second time here and I'll return. The exterior is simple, but the interior takes you to France with cute French decor and French music. Real plants on the tables add to the ambience. Fresh sourdough was put on display at our arrival. Three patrons came in just to buy the bread. The bread is crusty on the outside and soft on the inside but pricey at $12/loaf. The coffee was not strong enough for my liking, but the almond croissant was flaky and sweet. I enjoyed the eggs Benedict with tender jambon (thinly sliced ham) and perfectly poached eggs. It came with a nice salad topped with thinly sliced pears. Counter service is friendly. read more

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I noticed two things. One, a lot of employees were walking around , cleaning things up, putting cups away, cleaning up trash, and then handling a few food items, without washing hands in between . Second thing I noticed, is the long tray of croissants were directly behind the feet of the cashier, right in heavy walking traffic isle , next to the printer and To-go boxes, next to the washing station. I'm pretty sure floor debris can fly and land on the first two rows of the baking tower I think a little re organizing in the kitchen area or a closed croissant case might be better Croissant was a little too dry for my liking The inside was well decorated and lighted Employees were nice read more

La Princière - Croissants next to heavy walking foot traffic area next to washing station, area looks unkept - Bakeries Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Excellent French cafe tucked in downtown Thousand Oaks. Early Sunday morning visit and a few cute logo stencils in the parking spaces let us know we got in before the crowd! Bright happy white tile inside felt crisp and cool. Tidy shop with a pastry glass to look and menus near the register. Had the Quiche Lorraine and The breakfast sandwich, both outstanding items. Warm Quiche had that rich French creamy butter taste and the flawless flaky crust held the filling perfectly. Breakfast sandwich could be made anywhere, except these scrambled eggs were custardy-buttery heaven and the croissant had a crisp texture that kept it all together. Light salad with Mandarin orange slices on the side was the right choice, the vinaigrette tasted of high end olive oil and citrus. Excellent food and lovely vibe from the owner. "Mercí! Nous reviendrons, bientôt!" (Thx we will Be back soon!) read more

Wow!! A+++ Lovely, chic, French ambiance. First rate pastries, quiche, salad, and coffee. Friendly, efficient staff.

First time here on a Saturday at 1pm we just had some pastries. The beignets were our least favorite kind of dry. The chocolate and almost croissant was absolutely delicious. My son loves his cookie and hot chocolate. The food looked amazing so we definitely will be back. The space is very cute and nice there is sitting outside and inside. The service was also very good they were helpful and polite. read more

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Bustling morning in the cafe. Our first time and we will be back. Tried croissants, muffins and quiche. Yes to all.

Thrilled to have discovered this hidden gem! The breakfast sandwich was both hearty and bursting with flavor, while the croissants were simply exquisite--perfectly airy and delightfully flaky. The service was impeccable; Nef was polite and pleasant as he was jamming around between the register and in-house customers. We'll definitely be returning soon. Thank you for such a wonderful visit! read more

These croissants are amazing...not greasy and very Paris. I also bought a raspberry muffin that looked great, however, my dog got to it before I could. I think he really enjoyed it. I also ordered a latte. While it was tasty, it wasn't very hot and there were a lot of people so I didn't feel comfortable going back and asking to heat it up. I did order regular coffee later and I didn't like it. The guy behind the counter was very sweet and efficient. read more

La Princière - Plain and almond croissants. Lattes - Bakeries Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I love this beautiful spot! The coffee is outstanding, and both the quiche and blueberry muffin were delicious. You order at the counter, pay, and then your food is brought to you--along with lovely glasses of water. (In the old days, we called this tray service! ) The space is clean, bright, and stylish, and the staff are lovely. I'll definitely be back with friends and my kids next time! read more

J'aime aller à la boulangerie La Princière. On y trouve de délicieux croissants et du pain au levain. J'ai aussi hâte d'y prendre mon petit-déjeuner un samedi matin tranquille. Service impeccable ! Bon appétit ! read more

La Princière - The best fresh sourdough bread I have ever had! We get one each week if possible, they sell out fast! Delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

La Princière is such a cute French cafe/bakery. The food was absolutely delicious. They also sell their sourdough which was so good, and we got a loaf to go. The coffee is great too. Such a great little spot in TO. read more

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I love this place and love their food, coffee, and bakery( their croissants is next level!!) . Every time I'm in the area will definitely stop by to get my good food, vibes for the day! Appreciate you guys! read more

La Princière - Breakfast omelette - Bakeries Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

So happy to receive a wonderful response from the owner, after leaving this challenging review about our experience. We certainly understand hiccups happen- and perhaps we are so overly conditioned to a hurried pace- so refreshing to see a caring passionate owner with amazing skills- the quality here does look amazing and we will return for another try: Croissant Heaven. Service Limbo. Hell is too harsh. Charming bakery cafe in a strip- Lovely French sounds surround, and you're greeted by fresh baked sourdoughs all in a row. We found the croissant pastries to be perfectly crisped, buttery and flaky. "Flaky" may also be used to describe the service we encountered at the counter. We chalked it up to slower service equating a more authentic Parisian experience. The interesting thing is that it took 16 minutes to deliver two drinks and two croissants, that were ready made in the case, and looking at the rest of room, It was not too busy for better service. If you're nearby, give it a try. Maybe you'll have better luck. Perhaps it was anomalous.... Not sure if we'll give another shot or not? read more

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One worker behind register... waited 15 min in line then 10 min for coffee. Just hire more people.

This is absolutely the best French bakery this side of Paris . Don't get lost , it's in the side area of a shopping center on Thousand Oaks blvd . Go early to buy the sourdough ( greatest sourdough bread in the west coast . IMHO . ) Get every type of croissant you can choose ( come early ) . Don't forget to order from the savory menu items . Tell the owner I need longer hours . ( I'm hungry and now it's closed for the day) read more

Met friends here while in town. Superb ambiance, food, drink, and service. Will definitely be back.

So the most beautiful woman in the world is part French and keeps mentioning that she wants to go to France at least once in her life. So when this French Bakery opened up I knew it was my one chance to maybe avoid the TSA and long hours on a plane. First thing I notice is the beautiful French music playing in the background, The lovely display of Beniets and Muffins and the loaves of bread fresh from the oven. So I decided to take a break and have a latte and an almond croissant. I love me my almond croissant and this didn't disappoint. Light flakey and ever so sweet. Really a delight. I love supporting small business and was a little shocked to see a mean review here on Yelp. Please remember when a place is new, they have to work out some of the kinks. So when I want to pretend I am in France and just relax I am going to come and spend some quality time here. There are several delicious food items as well as a much needed bread and yummies to chose from. (There are so few Bakeries in town this is a welcomed addition). I may still have to fly to Europe one day but in the meantime this will do! Best of luck to the new owners and welcome to Thousand Oaks!! read more

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Amazing pastries!! Beautiful clean place and the service is marvelous!! The young man and the young lady serving the guests really know what they're doing. I also saw a lady serving who may be the owner. I had a beignet and a vanilla latte and it was made to perfection!! I also bought 5 almond croissants for my job to serve for the new years lunch. Overall an outstanding experience and I definitely recommend you visit this French Bakery. read more

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What a wonderful little pâtisserie/boulangerie! I have been to La Princière several times and am delighted at each visit. The place is simple on the outside but, once you open the door, it is bright & welcoming. The display case is, well, tempting... I often want to over-order because the pastries look so good. I usually go for the sourdough loaf and end up buying several pastries, as well. Ahlam is so passionate about her creations! I enjoy listening to her describe what goes into her baked goods. She is so kind and talented. Even though I am sure it's stressful at times, it's awesome to see someone doing what they love. If you have not already, give this place {the bread} a try. Support local businesses! Thank you! read more

Great French bakery - love the Sourdough bread. Excellent small restaurant for breakfast or brunch.

Really delicious sourdough loaf, and Macarons. Very nice ambiance - brightly lit, cheerful decor. They have a bunch of books on France and French cooking - nice. read more

Nice local french patisserie - unassuming and comfortable atmosphere like the one you'll find in neighborhood of Europe. Friendly service.