We were checking out the new Gelato Mio next door and noticed Napoleon Bakery after parking. The…read moreinterior was so attractive that we were enticed to go inside an check out their wares. Although it was close to closing time, the young man who was minding the shop was very friendly and gracious in answering our questions. They have a beautiful selection of cake slices, pastries, and even coffee drinks available. They do custom whole cakes for birthdays and other occasions. With the name of Napoleon, I thought it was a French bakery. It turns out that they specialize in a number of European confections, including options from Eastern Europe. Without a lot of time before they were done for the day, Dear Hubby and I each chose a cake slice, and we got a cake pop for our Sweet Granddaughter. She got to pick the color icing she preferred, which was nice. The pricing seems fair, especially given the loving care that's gone into baking and decorating each baked treat. We will definitely be visiting again. They are within 5 to 10 minutes of where our kids live, so there you go - a new "secret" place discovered!

We saw this place next door after having lunch/dinner at Boiling Pot next door on Sunday. The…read moreplace looked popular with tables filled on the patio and the pastries on display through the window looked intriguing so decided to take a chance and maybe get a small coffee and some pastries to try. There was a young man at the counter who welcomed us with a wonderful smile. He said his name is Said (pronounced Sa-eed) and asked if it was our first time here. We said it was, so he offered to give us some samples of their most popular bake goods. He said it is made of light custard and it's called soft cake and it is traditional pastry from his country in Uzbekistan that his mother bakes all from scratch. In Asia we also don't like overly sweet cakes so we thought it sounded to fit our taste preferences. And we loved it after trying! My mom said it tastes very similar to the cake she had back in Seoul in her childhood she misses fondly, but she could never have that same taste. Just a little sweeter. But the custard and texture of the cake is just the same. We also got the eclair. And it was pretty good too. But definitely recommend the soft cake!! Sooo yummyyy!! I also got the strawberry cold foam matcha latte and my mom got a small americano coffee. She said it's the best coffee she had in a cafe. Of course superb compared to Starbucks or any other coffee franchise. She says American coffee shops always burn their beans so it tastes burnt, but this place roasted the beans just right. And we also loved the strawberry cold foam matcha. I don't know how, but it tasted like really strawberry was in the drink!! My mom said it's the best strawberry milk she ever had here and in Korea! And she wants to order again when we come by next time. Overall a very enjoyable experience. Food and drinks were all prepared with such care, but given at a reasonable time. Some of these cafes take forever to make your drinks, even Starbucks makes you wait 20 minutes! These other coffee shops make it seem like they're doing some complex chemistry experiment how long it takes for just a drink! But this young guy he makes the drink in under 5 min and it tastes 10x better anything those other coffee shops make, but in less than half the time! I really thought maybe it was really hard making drinks, but this young dude makes it look like a walk in the park, the speed and ease he cranks out the drinks. I think Uzbekistan people must be just built different! and he was also so kind and pleasant taking the time to explain and answer all our questions. Some of these other places wouldn't even bother or make it feel like you're pulling a nail from them the way they grimace. He was so nice we wanted to give a tip, but he even said he didn't want us to. He'd happily accept just our enjoying the food and drinks and would appreciate if we left a review for his cafe. just had to leave a review. Especially after how nice he is. And hearing his story and how it's a family run bakery with the mom baking and son making drinks and running front counter. And an authentic European bakery!! Wow! Aren't we so glad they moved into our neighborhood! A Real quality cafe I didn't even know what I was missing until I stepped into this little shop by mere chance! I Will definitely come by again. And anyone else who discovers this little gem would be so lucky and blessed as us!

I ordered this cake remotely from NorCal for my nephew's graduation. I called their location and…read morelet them know what I envisioned for the cake. A few emails later - my order was placed. I had the option to pay for the cake in full or place a deposit. Please keep in mind that I ordered this cake months prior to the graduation. I was impressed by the level of communication received and also the ease of placing an order. I was a bit nervous when I had to pick up the cake because I wasn't sure if there were any mishaps since I placed the order so long ago. On the day of the graduation, I picked up the cake and it was perfect!!! Strawberry shortcake - customized as you see in the photo with CSUN colors! The cake was delicious and so cute!!!

We ordered a raspberry tart, a pound of Delco's, and a chocolate Babka. Everything was delicious…read more We loved all of it in the cashier was fantastic. The prices are very fair and everything we've purchased there has been great.

Dear Hubby is addicted to this bakery's offerings. We have one of their cafes in Simi Valley, and…read morehe seems to make a run there either every week or every other week. I am grateful that their style seems to be to use less sugar than other bakeries. You can enjoy the sweetness without being overwhelmed by the sugar content. Last weekend we were spending the day with our grandchildren. Adored Grandson was in town from points north for a long weekend. DH had prepared brunch for the family, then we hung out. Later, AG was craving a coffee drink, so the oldest and youngest generation hopped in to the car and went out to get drinks and desserts. Sweet Granddaughter was having a blast, getting attention from 3 of her favorite adults, PLUS getting to pick her own sweets. What more could a six year old want? She's pretty discerning about baked goods, and even got her own tray. We had to pare back some of her selections. AG got his java jolt, and I was able to order a decaf crafted beverage that satisfied my taste buds. $48, four drinks, and multiple pastries to go later, we were headed out the door. Whew! The layout of this particular location is a little odd. Though one can eat in, it doesn't feel like that welcoming of a space. It's mostly about the cases and shelves of baked goods, as far as how the floor plan is set. The counter service people were helpful with answering questions on the options for the drink orders. We did share some of our treats with the parentals at home. The prices at this bakery are very fair. We did get quite a few items.

Super disappointed. I came here a couple of times by now. Expecting the same excellence from their…read moreIrvine location. Full disappointment. The first time, the store was messy and the tables dirty. I thought maybe they had a rush hour and hadn't had time to clean. This time, same situation. Tables were dirty, but I thought to myself "we can just wipe them real quick" but lord be hold, no napkins were available at all. We thought ok fine, we'll go find a park to drink our coffee and eat our pastries. We asked for forks. The staff responded "we are out of forks, but we have knives" Um hello? Knives? Really? You are a whole bakery with tables to eat inside (it's literally an invitation) and no forks? How do you offer knives? Terrible. I don't think I will come back. Thankfully for us, their next door neighbor (Ihop) spared a couple of forks for us. Management could do better.

I had such a great experience at Re Coffee in Northridge! I tried the Einspänner latte and it was…read morehonestly one of the most delicious coffee drinks I've had. I have tried it with decaf espresso and it was still delicious. The staff was really nice and helpful, which made the visit even better. There's street parking available, and they have both indoor and outdoor seating, so it's a great spot to grab a coffee and relax. I'll definitely be coming back to try more drinks!

5 stars: Locally roasted beans, small business, amazing drinks that are well-made. Support this…read morebusiness! My close friend took me here and I am so glad she did. The menu is simple and focused with a few signatures that are amazing, which allows them to perfect each drink to perfection and not be bogged down by modifications and variations. My nieces and her friends got the matcha lattes. I took a sip and you can definitely taste the matcha and it was sweetened perfectly. The iced Einspanner is what I ordered. It's a Viennese coffee with whipped cream on top. I ordered the vanilla and I was hooked by a well-made drink. Smooth iced cold brew, strong enough to not be diluted by the cream. The line is long for a good reason. The cafe is small with a few tables but due to the size and the crowd, I wouldn't want to stay longer than I should. It is place for me to grab and go. I need to come back to try the pistachio cream top and the peanut cream top.

A great addition to the community. They have a huge variety of delicious bakery items…read more They also have great coffee. Make sure to get there early for the best selection. Try the chocolate waffle!

This is a small bakery located inside of the Galleria Market in Northridge. This location does not…read morehave seating area like the other Tous Les Jours. At first, I was disappointed because I was looking forward to enjoying some pastries and coffee. This bakery is French bakery fusion, they have similar pastries that you can find in most of the French bakeries. I got several pastries and they all tasted really good and fresh. I also got a birthday cake and it tasted really fresh. The young lady who was working was very nice and friendly. She even informed us that coffee will take several minutes to be ready. Parking was easy since it is located in a shopping plaza.

We've ordered from Papillon Bakery in Northridge several times now, and every single visit has been…read moreconsistently great. The food is always fresh, tasty, and very reasonably priced, which keeps us coming back. Some of our absolute favorites are the potato pirashki, cabbage pirashki, nacho cheese empanadas, and of course the custard and Nutella ponchiks--everything is always warm, flavorful, and perfectly made. Today my husband, who is very picky, decided to try their lahmajun for the first time. He loved it! It was crisp, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. That was another win for Papillon. Definitely worth trying a variety of their recipes--you really can't go wrong here.

I had a very disappointing experience at Papelion Bakery. My wife and I came in, but the employee…read moretook too long to come and serve us because they were busy talking with another employee. We had to wait while no one was helping us. After finally being served, we ordered lahmajoun and perashki, but the food quality was extremely poor. Both items tasted old, were not fresh, and were honestly not acceptable for a bakery. The customer service was also very disappointing. Customers should not be left waiting while employees are having conversations, and food should always be fresh and high quality. I will not be coming back and I hope management takes this seriously and improves both the service and the food quality.

The drinks were rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced--sweet without being overwhelming. The ube…read moreflavors really shine, especially paired with the smooth texture of the drinks and desserts. Everything tasted indulgent but still well-crafted. The dessert was just as good--soft, flavorful, and topped with the perfect crunch for contrast. You can tell Cafe 86 knows exactly what they're doing when it comes to ube. It's a great late-night dessert spot with a relaxed vibe and consistently solid quality. If you're an ube fan (or trying it for the first time), Cafe 86 is a must.

With today's heat wave in the SFV, it felt like the perfect excuse to finally try the halo-halo…read morefrom this Filipino bakery/café that's been sitting on my "Want to Go" list for a while. One thing to note: they open late--12:30 PM. Parking was easy, and there's a decent amount of seating inside. I happened to be the first customer of the day. Don't expect the warm, smiley Filipino hospitality right away--just head straight to the counter and place your order on the iPad. As for the halo-halo, it's definitely not your traditional version. It wasn't bad by any means, but it's quite different from the halo-halo I grew up with and the ones I enjoy whenever I visit Manila. If you're looking for a modern take on the classic dessert, you may appreciate it more than I did. Prices are pretty standard for Los Angeles, and they accept Apple Pay, which is always a plus.

I recently visited this Paris Baguette location. I visited late afternoon, but shelves were still…read morefull. They had a lot of pastries on the display which made the decision making harder. I would like to give Abraham( cashier) a big shout out. I couldn't decide which cake slice to get so I asked him. He recommended me chocolate cake which was amazing. I really enjoyed the slice. I will make sure to get the same thing next time. This location is very clean and there is plenty of seats. They also have a nice outdoor seating area too. Parking is easy too since it is located in a shopping plaza. There were plenty of spots to park. Paris Baguette never disappoints. They always have the yummiest pastries.

Bonjour! A Paris pastry shop that also has (pre-packaged) gluten free and vegan items. I was not…read moreexpecting it but I was able to choose between a coffee cake or chocolate cake. I got the coffee cake, it's small but it was good and the price point was great seeing that it was the same as the other non gluten pasties around. I also grabbed a blueberry matcha off the summer menu, tasted great. The blueberry flavor wasn't over powering of the matcha. Lots of pastries to choose from, cakes in the fridge to pick from or grab and go section with some lunch items. Plenty of items to still grab from around 11am. A cinnamon twist donut and a s'mores croissant, is what my mom grabbed from the selection. She mentioned the pastries tasted light and airy (not heavy or a thick donut texture). Also grabbed a s'mores frappe; blended with hot chocolate. The cashier we had wasn't very friendly, kinda felt a little rushed. The drinks also took awhile to come out, but they did taste great. Inside had plenty of seating with clean tables.