Flavorful professional French pastries! Definitely a must try! Kouign Amann was my favorite, very buttery and well baked. read more

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Salmon tartine is the bomb! This place is exceptional and never disappoints. Service is superb. Subtract 1* for the $4.50 can of Coke, which is a ridiculous gouge. read more

Maison Benoit - Smoked Salmon Tartine - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Danville, California

We tried this spot on a Sunday afternoon as we were walking by -- the service was quick, the prices were reasonable, and the ambiance felt like a cafe in Europe, especially sitting outdoors. We got a lemon loaf slice, the Parisian baguette, and the garlic bread. We also got vanilla lattes. Everything was delicious, especially the lattes. The baguette was a little hard to bite into, it would've been nice to have warmed up but regardless we still enjoyed it. I would definitely come back! read more

Maison Benoit - Parisian Sandwich Garlic Bread Lemon Mint Cake (slice) - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Danville, California

While its a cute place in Danville the lady Sophia (at least that is the name on the receipt, she had nose piercing) who help us was impatient, short and we saw her put one of our savory orders to be heated up but she did not include it in the bill so someone else got that tarte instead. Maybe she was stressed out? But all three front line workers were running around with their heads chopped off. This was our first time here and I was excited to try it. Not excited to come back. The salmon was good but the toast it was on was dry. The flan was good. Everything else was just what you can get from any bakery. I prefer Paris Baguette in Alamo instead because they have more space indoors, they don't seem in a rush like this place. Also, its not extremely loud and the parking situation is whole lot better & bigger. Such a meh way to start our day. read more

Very nice pastries, in the order of liking- pistachio raspberry financier, triple eclair chocolate, Mille feuille, chia seeds pudding with strawberry. Nice coffee too, just a little pricey. read more

Probably the softest and most buttery croissants I've ever had - it's super flakey so it can get pretty messy. The croissants are reasonable price but a few of the other items were pricey, I.e. ham and cheese croissants. We got a few things to share - the garlic bread was just ok, it was bit tough and not super garlicky, would have been nice if it had butter too. The ham and cheese ROLL was decent, the outer layer was a bit tough but the center was very moist and soft. The American pie was great, it's pretty much a fruit tart. The chocolate croissants were really good, again, flakey, buttery and soft. Will need to come back and try other pastries but from what I tasted, the star of the show were the croissants. read more

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I came on a weekday to purchase some bakery items and drinks. They have seating indoors and outdoors, which is nice. There was a small line of 6 people, including myself and a few employees working to fulfill orders and another making drinks. They had pastries on cooling racks but since the doors were open, there were many flies in the restaurant. I did end up picking up croissants, a lemon meringue tart, and a coco passion dessert after inspecting them and did not see any flies landing on said products. I ordered an iced soy chai and an iced soy matcha latte. Both had great flavor and were not too sweet. The croissants were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. While the pastries were good, the huge horse flies def made me less inclined to return. read more

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I am a huge pastry person so I had to give their croissant a try since it was voted SF 2025 Best Croissant winner. I got to say, it is definitely one of the best croissants I have had. It's perfectly golden-brown flaky exterior with a light, airy honeycomb interior of decadent layers. It was delicious. Only reason for not giing 5 stars is the service was not as warm/welcoming as I would have hoped and was a bit disorganized. I ordered the homemade chai which was good but a bit lukewarm and took a while to be made. I will definitely give it another shot and come back to try more pastry options but hope they can expand on their savory options For pastries. read more

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So sad because I left highly disappointed. I've been wanting to try their award winning croissants but unfortunately they were already sold out (around 11:15am) which I specifically came in for. Ended up getting the goat cheese and walnut roll, garlic bread, and pain au chocolat. They did not taste fresh like they've been sitting out for awhile. On top of that, service was not friendly. All the workers seemed like they did not want to be there. From the person who took my order down to the cashier. Not welcoming at all. I don't think I'll be back. read more

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We stopped by on a drizzly late morning and the line was out the door. It was our first time. It moved quickly though. We ordered the pain au chocolat, almond pain au chocolat, and smoked salmon tartine. I really enjoyed the buttery, well laminated layers of the chocolate croissant. The almond chocolate one was flat with crispy edges which my wife also enjoyed. The smoked salmon tartine needed to be heated which I think they do upon request, but we didn't realize that until after we left. It would have been nice if staff offered it. It was a nice although busy bakery and I would definitely go again. read more

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Great coffee and pastries in downtown Danville This place offer good croissants, coffee and the service was amazing. The line was long but move fast. I got the chocolate croissant since they ran out of the regular one. Not the best that I had but met the standard. My friend got the brioche chocolate which was good. They warmed up the pastries which was amazing Again, I'm impressed with the service and love the vibe here. Definitely the must visit in Danville downtown read more

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French bakery with cozy vibes. All is blue and gold in this chic Danville bakery. The pastries are great and desserts sinful. The people behind the pastry shelves though, not so welcoming. No smiles at all. read more

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2 out of my 3 visits they managed to lose my coffee order. The two baristas today were doing everything but working. 30 mins waiting and I finally got a refund and left. This place needs a real manager. read more

We came here after hearing about their victory at the SF Best Croissant competition. We've previously tried last year's winner Junipers and so were excited to try Maison Benoit. We had the Classic croissant, Parisian sandwich, a canele, apple tart, and the spinach quiche. The standouts were the croissant and the Parisian. The croissant was crispy and buttery without feeling heavy/greasy. The baguette for the Parisian was crunchy on the outside with a fantastic chew on the inside, one of the best Parisian sandwiches I have had in a long time. The price was also very reasonable as well. Service was a bit slow on a Tuesday morning. Big line despite it being a weekday, I can only imagine how much busier this place can be on the weekends. The hold up from what I can tell was at the ordering counter. I think the huge selection gives pause to just about everyone, so it takes some time to get orders in. The inside of the cafe was very cute and clean, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available. Street parking only so get there early. Highly recommend checking out Maison Benoit! read more

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Arrived on a Saturday morning at 10:30am and waited ~35 min. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating - extended menu of pastries, bread, sandwiches and drinks! Sadly only plain croissants available at the time. The plain croissant had nice layers and good flavor, i appreciated how all the pastries here are not overly buttery and greasy like most places. The texture is however not crunchy but soft and pillowy. The garlic bread was subpar, bread needed some toast and more flavor. The pecan cookie was delightful. The choquettes were eggy and nice even without filling - pairs well with coffee. The country loaf was nicely baked and had fluffy interior. Overall wouldn't quite go out of my way to come here but definitely still stop by if in the area! read more

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They just won the best SF croissant, but before you become silly and take extraordinary efforts to come, let me save you. Their croissants are softer, less hefty. While crispy, it is not earth-shatteringly so. When bitten into, it gives off fragile flakes rather than crunchy shards. It has way less flavor development than that from the tops players. There are plenty of croissants I love over these. But they are cheaply priced @$3.75. I usually love cream puffs, so I am surprised that I am not into their Marquise given the raves. The pastry cream is thicker and less flavorful than I am used to. The worst thing I had here was the $14 Ham and Cheese Croissant (warmed). Even if it is priced normally @$7, I would prefer most sandwiches and Banh Mi over this... and Arsicault's Ham and Cheese Croissant is way better at half-price. The best thing I had here was the Almond Pain au chocolat (Almond Chocolate Croissant). The almond paste is not too sweet, nice and ooey. But do I like it enough to come again? No. I much prefer B. Patisserie's crave-worthy Chocolate Banana Croissant. I like that one completely cooled when the chocolate re-solidifies, so you are biting into the crunch of chocolate against oozing banana. The staff here is a big high-school hangout. If you order anything complicated, don't expect much. Expect much wait. read more

Maison Benoit - Almond Pain au chocolat (Chocolate Almond Croissant) - sad and soggy sat in a pre-order bag - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Danville, California

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Had the vegetarian sandwich on crispy sour dough.... Delicious!!! The food is so very tasty and the place is always full of locals. read more

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Oh boy, this place is busy. It's also a 30 minute drive from my place but I will have to say it was worth it. I'm on a mission to find the best chocolate croissants in the Bay Area and these are a top contender so far. At least it's way better than the ones I got from forma 2 weeks ago. I was afraid of things selling out so I placed an order the night before. The website is super easy to navigate. When I got there around 11am there was a big line out the door. I walked in and asked someone where I could pick up and they brought me to a register where a nice young man got me my prepacked boxes of croissants. I got home and warmed it up just a touch and yum - it's flakey and soft without feeling too bready, just the way I like them. The chocolate croissant has just enough chocolate without it being too messy or overtaking the rest of the pastry. Prices are also fairly reasonable. There's cute little seating everywhere. Will definitely make the drive to restock my croissant stash on a weekly basis. read more

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I was this place on TikTok and decided to give it a try. I came on a Sunday and the place was packed. We went in life and they had a lot of options. I got an almond croissant and my husband got a regular croissant. My son chose a carrot cake and we got these cookie buffs. We also got a baguette. It was under $30 but these are some quality pastries. Highly recommend my almond croissant it's buttery but in a perfect way . This place is absolutely delicious. read more

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Let me tell you...it is as good as they say!!! Line was about 30 minutes wait. I felt I had to order a regular croissant to test how good it is. One of THE best croissants I've had. Perfect flake on the outside while moist on the inside. Slight sweetness from the butter. Sublime!!! I got to the front at 10:45am and they ran out of all the almond and almond chocolate croissants. So I got the regular and the chocolates for my boys. I also ordered the house made chai because I had to try. Didn't disappoint very spice forward, how I like it, and perfect sweetness. read more

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Amazing authentic French bakery (the best around, trust a French person!) - everything is so good, and I've ordered from them for work events and they even deliver which is great - Go get a taste of Paris! read more

Ive never actually been inside, so I can't speak to the ambiance or service, but the pastries OMG bomb. I've tried the chocolate croissant, the chocolate & almond croissant, the almond croissant and apple pastry and each one delivered. The croissants are perfectly flaky and not overly sweet. My favorite is the chocolate & almond croissant. The almond paste is heavenly, and mixed with the chocolate it's superb. You honestly can't go wrong with anything here! read more

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Food: light, airy and buttery croissants paired with Equator coffee, a perfect blend for breakfast or lunch Service: friendly Ambiance: cute, small read more

Maison Benoit - Delicious fruit tart.Latte was superb!.Easter Sunday-Pastries were limited.Requesting for gfree bread w/o nuts. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Danville, California

Was quite disappointed after waiting in line for about 15 minutes. The chocolate croissant with brownie inside was yummy, so was the chocolate almond croissant- but personally I don't think they should be called croissants, on account that they were missing the crucial flakiness of a croissant. They were more like sweet soft breads. The cannelés - you can tell from the picture that the two are different colors (inconsistent baking?). Neither of them had the crispy/crunchy/caramel-y crust a cannelé should have. They were soggy and kind of greasy. The shop was extremely busy and maybe that's why the staff weren't really friendly. It sure left something to be desired. read more

Maison Benoit - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Danville, California

To die for! The croissants are the best breakfast croissants I think ever had in Danville. The service is kind and welcoming and the food is **chefs kiss** delicious. read more

It's still filthy They don't care no matter what they say. They should clean clean windows. Not wait weeks til they get around to it read more

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The baked goods are excellent but the service is atrocious. I would suggest not tipping. All of these kids come from very wealthy neighborhoods and if they don't want to provide good service, I'm surely will not starve. read more

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Maison Benoit, and I can confidently say it's a hidden gem! From the moment I stepped inside, the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked goods enveloped me, instantly making my mouth water. The selection here is incredible. They offer everything from buttery croissants and decadent chocolate eclairs to a variety of artisan breads and custom cakes. I decided to try their Pear Pastry and it was hands down the best I've ever tasted--light, flaky and bursting with fresh Pears. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, happily recommending their favorites and offering samples without hesitation. Their passion for baking truly shines through in the quality of their products. Plus, the cozy atmosphere and charming decor make this bakery a perfect spot to relax with a cup of coffee and a pastry. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by Mason Benoit Whether you're looking for a quick treat or planning a special occasion, this bakery exceeds expectations every time. I can't wait to return and explore more of their delicious offerings! read more

Maison Benoit - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Danville, California

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What a dream come true for the East Bay at Maison Benoit in Danville. With a bustling business, this is most def. the downtown spot to grab something to-go or if lucky enough, be able to grab a spot indoor/outdoor to enjoy your pastries in the moment. Something unique on the menu I noticed on a recent visit was the Breakfast Board. For $12.50, the board comes with a Pain au chocolat, Croissant, and half a baguette served with butter, honey, and jam for you to truly choose your own breakfast adventure. Incredibly fun, picturesque, and great to split! Maison Benoit offers other delicious and traditional French pastries, breads, and omg, can't wait to come back and try the Croque Monsieur..that's one of my favorite things :) Looks like they also sell homemade ice cream and sorbet, and butter & tea from France. The story behind the owner of this spot and his incredibly hard-working Team from France is super cool, the bakery scent from all the deliciousness happening here could be bottled up, and the comfort in each bite felt here is just divine. If you've been, what did you try/what's your go-to bakery item? read more

Maison Benoit - Breakfast Board - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Danville, California

Came in for the first time today-grabbed some items to take home, something to eat, and a morning drink. I felt really rushed while ordering. I sat down with my almond croissant (I've definitely had better) and waited almost 15 minutes for a strawberry matcha. The service felt rushed but somehow still slow. Who wants to wait that long for a morning drink? Not that impressed but definitely something that rivals the other bakery in Danville. read more

Love their croissants and chaussons aux pommes. There's almost always a line but it moves fast read more

They had no utensils available to eat the food, no straws and the food looked like it was thrown onto the plates. They ran out of coffee? Very disappointed read more

We saw no lines here during lunch when we stopped across the street for an appointment so we popped in! Ordered the chocolate croissant, passion fruit cake, vegan curry chicken pastry and the Kouign Amann. Wow, everything was so good! I was especially impressed by the Kouign Amann which wasn't too sweet and just the right amount of flakiness. Prices reflect the quality and location, but YOLO, time to indulge. Can't wait to come back and try other items! read more

I love croissants, especially the ones that have quality butter as the star ingredient. Maison Benoit does not disappoint. Their Kouign-amann is also some of the best I've had. My only qualm is the small size for the price, but otherwise it is balanced in flakeyness, sweetness, and butteryness. The service is always friendly and the decor is beautiful. It is a lovely space to grab some coffee with friends or catch up on some work with your laptop. There had been plenty of street parking when I went on early morning weekdays. I knocked off one star because I've only tried four items, their shaken espresso (delicious), kouign-amann (delicious), Cobb salad (not good), and croissant (soo delicious). Their Cobb salad was lackluster and contained too many lettuce butts. There was also a sizeable eggshell in the salad too which was unpleasant. With 3/4 items being amazing, I will be coming back often! read more

Maison Benoit - Kouign-amann - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Danville, California

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Donnez-moi all the carbs. I went halfsies on the breakfast board and every bite was better than the one before. The baguette and pain au chocolat were incredible. I took a challah loaf home which ended up being a wonderful buttery delight. To note: they have at least a dozen options in the pastry case to suit any of your carb needs from brioche to galettes. The cafe itself is so cute with lots of natural light and seating. It def gives European cafe vibes. They have more substantial offerings as well, like croques and a few toasts, so definitely a great spot to enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Overall, a gem. If I'm ever near Danville, you bet I'll be here for some treats. read more

Maison Benoit - Breakfast board featuring baguette, croissant and a pain au chocolat - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Danville, California

I've always wanted to try the Almond Pain au Chocolat and came here twice on Friday morning close to noon and they are always sold out!! Today (a Friday), i had a brunch date nearby but still wanted to see if they had any! I came around 10:30 and found they had a lot of Almond Pain au Chocolat! So I quickly ordered 1 to go before heading to my brunch date! The person who helped me seemed a bit pushy and kept asking "anything else? That's it!" The outside of the croissant had lots of chocolate chips and inside had lots of almond paste! I've never seen a croissant that's so loaded with ingredients! The outside of the croissant is very crispy. You can tell it's very fresh! But when I tasted the inside, I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't taste any almond flavor!! I thought it was because the chocolate was overpowering . so I tried to just taste the almond paste without the chocolate chip. But still, the paste had no strong almond flavor. I'm a chocolate lover but I still love my almond croissant to have almond flavor. So I was a bit disappointed and wish that the almond taste would be stronger than what they had. $7.50 for the croissant was a bit steep for me since I was not totally satisfied. But I think I would still come back and try other things in the future since it seems to be a nice cafe and I want to experience dining in. I ordered one and was excited to try it. read more

Maison Benoit - Almond Pain au chocolat inside - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Danville, California

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Maison Benoit recently catered our school event, and we could not have been happier! Parents and children alike raved about the baked goods--the croissants, chouquettes, marquise, and so much more were an absolute hit. Every bite tasted fresh, authentic, and made with such care. The service was just as wonderful as the pastries. Benoit himself worked with me directly to make sure every detail was perfect, and it truly showed. You can tell he genuinely cares--not just about his customers, but about the community as a whole. If you ever need a bakery to cater your event, Maison Benoit is the one to call. They have our wholehearted vote, and we can't wait to work with them again! read more

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Maison benoit with some pretty dank croissants. The croissants here are delicious. It is crispy, crunchy buttery, flaky, and not as dense. Compared to cycle. It is a close second for me. I would recommend you ordering online and picking up as the line here or super long. Overall, these are really good croissants however they are just out of the way in the East Bay for me, but I find the area I will swing by and try the other croissants. read more

Maison Benoit - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Danville, California

I think they just celebrated their 1 year anniversary! This is actually my first time here in 2025! I was out sick. A few important updates: New menu items! (Go visit and be surprised) Service / checkout has improved! Remember the long lines? Well there is still a bit of a long line because of its popularity, but checkout experience got faster. No cash (unless you want to leave a cash tip). I recommend trying some of the imported cheese, pâté, meat cuts in the fridges. lastly and probably more importantly the workers are much more knowledgeable about their business ops and pastries. Most people that come here are locals in the tri-valley area... which in my experience we have a curiosity and debate how French this place really is. Well you can chat with the workers here. And most of them speak or are learning French. They even have an Asian guy that speaks perfect French. So I'll be back plenty to learn more about the French whole satisfying my taste buds and filling my gastronomy. Happy new year! 2025! read more

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Enjoyed trying out new bakery and heard they won best croissant at the SF competition so decide to make a day trip from Elk Grove ! Darling store front with many differ display of pastries and desserts with option to dine in from their menus ! I picked up couple to try ! The canele was my fav -great caramelized crunch to the crust and rum/vanilla custard in the middle ! The other item from the chocolate almond croissant ( for my preference needed more flaky layers and lacking both the almond paste/chocolate filling ) pain suisse on the other note was buttery and flaky but lack the filling also ! apple turnover/chausson aux pommes are my fav but the layers wasn't flaky and lack the apple compote ! read more

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