A fun and relaxing place to meet up with a friend. Food was fresh and good, but the main…read moreattraction is their vast selection of amazing baked goods, from pies to savories, to choose from. Service is ok, not exceptionally friendly, but would still rate it good because of the overall experience. Parking is somewhat easy, nearby street parking was easy to find the day we came in. Would love to come back again soon, unfortunately, it is a bit of a commute.

Located in the lovely, upscale neighborhood of Rancho Santa Fe…read more First time here. Heard good things about this place. Unfortunately, was disappointed. The chicken salad came highly recommended by one of the customers. I opted for it to be on their salad. It was bland and savorless. We were excited to see that they had a European coffee machine. Needless to say we each ordered a double espresso. Another disappointment . Our double espresso was served lukewarm in a cup. Double espresso is to be served hot in Demi tasse with a sugar cube The service was mediocre and the ambiance, inside and outside, had no purpose . Darn. I was hoping to be wow''d....maybe that was a one off day... I may come back, but not soon enough.

We hosted our Holiday Lunch with Something Homemade and had such a wonderful experience. Hunter was…read moreattentive and understanding of what we were looking for and he put together such a phenomenal lunch menu. Always so responsive and flexible. The day of our event executive chef Derek and his team arrived on time and set up a beautiful spread. The team LOVED the food. The chicken pot pie was a fan favorite and of course all the yummy deserts. If you are looking for an elevated food experience, I definitely recommend Something Homemade! We look forward to having them back for more of our events.

Something Homemade prepares exquisite meals, all Gluten-Free and delicious, for special events…read more I've been eating GF for 15 years and Something Homemade is, hands down, the best caterer. Included are pictures from a recent sampling in advance of a special event. Yummy! Highlights: wild mushroom risotto, Baja fish taco with lemon aoli, Hasselback Potatoes, Rosemary-Garlic Fingerling, Hummus cups with cucumber and carrots, Pigs in a blanket (GF) with Dijon mustard, Filet Mignon with Bearnaise (Side) & Garlic-Herb Compound Butter, Browned Butter & Honey-Garlic Salmon, and, of course, GF cupcakes. Stupendous!

I don't usually leave negative reviews being that I am a small business owner as well, but this…read moreexperience was honestly pretty disappointing. They advertise "100% natural smoothies," which is the main reason we stopped in. We ordered a 4 berry smoothie, and what we got was basically a cup packed with ice, filled with water, and topped off with a little organic juice. It was extremely watered down and not even close to what you'd expect from a real smoothie. Normally I would say something and give them a chance to fix it, but the employee's attitude made that feel pointless. She had zero personality and seemed almost annoyed that we even ordered--like it was an inconvenience. It felt like she knew the product wasn't good and didn't care at all. Pretty frustrating overall, especially when the advertising sets a completely different expectation.

First time here!! Shout out to TIM!!! He was so awesome and kind! He helped me pick out the best…read moreitems on the menu! The vibe was super calm and chill on the inside. We need more TIM'S in the world- nice and kind! Thanks for making my experience so fun. ~Jack K. 3/11/26 3:30 PM

What do you say about perfect food?!? The sandwich - a fresh…read morebaguette with mozzarella, tomato and arugula with the right amount of balsamic vinegar. The star of day is the sfogliatella. A pastry so light, with a hint of orange in a sweet ricotta filling. The owner/baker Monica is welcoming with a friendly smile and actually took the time to come chat with us. If you don't go try this place you're missing a delicious experience!!!

My wife and I are visiting California from Dallas, TX, we also live part time in Calabria, Italy…read moreand we're delighted to find this Authentic Italian coffee bar & Ristorante while staying in Encinitas! We have been trying to find true Italiano coffee espresso and this place is the real deal. Everything from the bakery/ sweets, baguette/ panini sandwiches, Fresh Cornettos/ croissants were spot on Italiano perfect/perfetto! The owner Ken & Navy Veteran ( Thank you for your service) and his brother-in- law from Napoli (per sempre Diego Maradona!) Guiseppe were absolutely welcoming, great service excellent food and you can tell it all comes from their heart with love, pure food of love and Italian passion! Ken e Guiseppe, grazie mille per averci fatto sentire come se fossimo tornati in Italia, ci è piaciuto assaggiare il vostro cibo e il vostro caffè e non vediamo l'ora di tornare a praticare il mio italiano e ci siamo goduti la vostra compagnia. Ciao Sharif @ Stacie, Semper Fi del Marine del Texas!

This little bakery is located in downtown Encinitas. Parking is rough along the main drag but is…read morefree and plentiful at the Coaster station lot nearby. Although I am more familiar with their location in Carlsbad, their baked goods appear to be of the same high quality here. We tried a chocolate croissant that was light, airy, and incredibly fresh and delicious. No seating inside or out but don't let that stop you from visiting this very good bakery. They don't have a huge selection but quality over quantity.

My friends recommended me this location of Prager Brothers, which was located in a cute…read moredowntown-like area. The bakery itself had a cozy and welcoming vibe, and everything in the display case on a Monday morning looked amazing. They also offered some coffee on the side, which was a nice treat in addition to their pastries. I tried their morning bun and it was great! The bun was perfectly flaky on the outside and soft on the inside, with a light sugar coating that wasn't too sweet. While there was no additional flavoring to the bun (like some citrus fruit, for example), I enjoyed the plain texture of the bun & appreciated the quality of the ingredients. The workers were really friendly and great service; I would love to come back to try one of their other aesthetic pastries!

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

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.

Their basque cheesecake is delicious and I would definitely return to try more of their flavors. I…read moremight have come on an off-day since there wasn't anyone there waiting or ordering, but I do hope that it was just an off-day and more will stop by. Prompt and friendly service, as well!

We originally just wanted to try the basque cheesecake, and ended up coming home with a smorgasbord…read moreof goodies. This business location was prestinely kept. Such a great vibe & great customer service...... We had our cheesecake after dinner. It was AMAZING!! We shared the OG slice and the ube slice. Such great quality. Apparently they use AA-grade Tahitian vanilla beans, organic sugar, organic cream, and premium butter from France to ensure the highest quality and flavor. GREAT quality and local ingredients. You can most definitely taste the difference. #DiningWithTheAndersons #TryingNewPlaces #BucketList #Cheesecake #Goodies

This French patisserie and breakfast place is amazing.. we had been to this place multiple times…read moreand tried the meringue, the different patisseries, amazing!!.. but the breakfast is even more heavenly.. the frittata omelette is a pure delight.. I normally add smoked salmon as extra protein to it.. the goat cheese is so velvety.. to finish it off, coffee French style The ambiance is also very bakery style.. love the Paul Hollywood British bake show episodes being played regularly on the nice size screen in the background.. also the water is served in bormiolli rocco textured water glasses..

The good: great pastries and croissants. Food is good too…read more The Bad: terrible service if you decide to dine-in and order at your table. This is not a one-time occurrence either. Been here 3 -5 times in the past 2 months. Today was the topper though. They gave us menus when we walked in and despite 3 different employees walking right by, over a 10 minute period, none of them acknowledged us. Not even the server serving the table right next to us. So I get up and walk to the register where 3 employees are hovering around the front counter, nobody really doing anything that seemed urgent. I let them know we've been sitting and waiting for a good 10 min plus for someone to take our order. Gal at counter took my drink order and says someone will take my order when they bring my cappuccinos. Great, I guess we'll be waiting another 5 or so minutes to place our order. Once they took our order, food came out in a reasonable time but that was it. No checking back with us or any of the standard sit-down restaurant service. I even had to go up to register to grab my check. It's a shame a restaurant with better than average food can't perform average customer service. Pastries are solid 4.5 stars but I am giving 2 stars to see if we get the attention of the owners/management. PS. There was lipstick on my coffee cup too.

TLDR: really good bread with a tasty cream cheese sauce on the sandwiches…read more We catered this place for our company holiday party and it was pretty good! The bread was phenomenal, crispy and chewy! Each of the sandwiches had a layer of cream cheese which was really unique. The pesto salad was your average cold pesto pasta salad. It's exactly what you will be expecting!

It's Mother's Day. At 7AM my husband ran down to get me a…read morevanilla latte, quiche, and some pastries to bring home so I didn't have to leave the house. I was SO looking forward to it. First of all, they told him they only had decaf and were out of espresso, coffee beans! WHAAAT!????? (so I'm making coffee at home right now) Argh. Secondly, he got 4 pastries, and seemed to think they MAY have 'fresh' croissants in the back, but couldn't remember if they grabbed the other pastries from the display or not. Said there were about 4 or 5 workers, but they looked completely unprepared for the day. When he got home and we opened the pastry box, everything looked half baked. The croissant was more like bread - not crispy or flaky or even golden brown, and the others didn't look completely baked either. We also ordered a Quiche Lorraine plate. That was decent, but very blond (not beautifully browned as it should be). It was so strange that on such an important day they would be completely unprepared- no coffee, old baked goods and did you see my display pics? It's like they closed the shop yesterday, didn't clean anything out, didn't organize and just left it. The signs were knocked over, the trays weren't straightened and like I said, it looked like they had a huge rush at 6:30 AM and were already sold out - which is highly unlikely. Wow, did they lose their baker? Is the boss out of town and teens are running it? Who knows ... but I sure won't be back. I expect high quality French cuisine, and pastries (per the name and reputation). Don't waist your time getting the moms anything here today. Sad.

This is not just a donut shop. This is a legacy…read more My husband grew up riding his bike all the way from Del Mar as a kid, risking life, limb, and probably traffic laws, just for a hot glazed chocolate donut. That kind of dedication tells you everything you need to know about these donuts. Decades later, our cousins drive them 3 hours to Los Angeles like precious cargo for the family to enjoy when they come to visit. A donut. 3 hours in a car. Still incredible. Some things are just built different. Our cousins are hero's! Only one complaint, they are not open late, which is truly a crime against everyone with late night munchies and poor decision making skills. The world needs VG Donuts at midnight. Someone please make this happen. We will be back. My husband's inner 10 year old on a bike absolutely demands it.

Food: 7/10 Service: 8/10…read moreAmbiance: 6/10 Maybe I was expecting too much because my friends talked so highly of this place. It was ok haha Just a regular donut. I was excited for their maple, but it was wayyyyyy too sweet for me. But good service