I loved this cake so so much! Thank you Frinneth and Lily for being so sweet and helpful. Bought a red velvet cake with dairy-free icing because one of my friends is lactose intolerant. The cake still uses dairy, but my friend was more cautious of the original cream cheese icing. This cake tasted amazing with this substitute, and I can't wait to try the original cream cheese icing one day! I am also interested in exploring any of their cheesecakes, as I am a cheesecake enjoyer. The red velvet cake's texture was sort of bouncy, which I enjoyed. I went back for another slice. It is also not too sweet, which I know is ideal for the asian community, so I think more people from that community should give Paris Avenue a try! read more

Paris Avenue - Red velvet cake with dairy-free icing. - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

It's really lovely in here! The outside is nondescript and the private parking lot is tiny (only space for 4 or 5 cars). But the inside is very cutely decorated and in great condition. There are 4 small tables and one bigger bench table. We split a blueberry scone (~$8). It was really big, delicious, and soft. Not dry at all, which I'm usually worried about for scones. They have a free self-serve water pitcher. They also sell bags of "day-olds" that are a better deal -- a mixed bag of 3 scones or croissants for $7.50. They didn't mind us hanging out to talk for almost 3 hours. read more

Paris Avenue - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

I always want to support local businesses so it pains me to downgrade this rating but the place has changed ownership and the entire atmosphere and quality is not the same. The place has become a kitchen used by many other bakeries so it seems they are focused on that aspect of the business. The croissants are not the same as they were with the previous owners. Not only that, the coffee is terrible now. I went there one morning shortly after opening and the coffee was lukewarm and tasted terrible, I think they must have reheated the coffee leftover from the day before. It is nice to have a local bakery nearby if you want to get a dessert but unfortunately if I want really good croissants or pastries for breakfast, I will drive to Preligen or Manresa. read more

I'm thrilled to see that even under new ownership, this bakery kept the original baker and their classic recipes. I ordered a raspberry mousse cake for my mother's 70th birthday, and it was a hit--beautifully designed with light, perfectly balanced flavors. The layers of raspberry mousse, chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, and raspberry jelly were delicious. My mom and her guests couldn't have been happier. While I highly recommend their cakes, the customer service experience has room for growth. The gentleman I spoke with was friendly, but he struggled to answer specific questions about the ingredients and options. Additionally, the website definitely needs a revamp; it currently lacks the photos and descriptions necessary to make an informed choice online. Having been a loyal customer back when it was 'Flower Flower,' I was pleased to find the shop just as clean and organized as ever. It's a local gem that just needs a bit more polish on the digital and service side! read more

Paris Avenue - This is their Raspberry Chocolate Cake. Light flavors, not too sweet, I would recommend. - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

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Order always done to perfection! Everyone had seconds and complimented the taste of this cake. Not your average cake, I'll say that much! read more

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Actual rating is 3.5 rounded up to a 4. We bought two items, an almond croissant and a oatmeal raspberry bar. The croissant bread itself tasted good, but I bought this for the almond paste. There was a small bit of it in comparison to the size of the croissant, AND it lacked flavor. My husband gave the oatmeal raspberry bar a 6 out of 10. The crumb topping was great, there was not enough raspberry jam, and the majority of the bar, the bottom crust had an almost chalky consistency. So, my hunt for a bakery with an excellent almond croissant or similar pastry continues! read more

Paris Avenue - Almond croissant on left, and oatmeal raspberry bar - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

First off, I never leave bad reviews ever this is my first but it was awful and this place should close. We came here today to get a bite in between dr appointments, but what a disgusting experience. Save your money and time , do not eat here! It was my 4th time into the place, usually I only have a coffee and maybe a pastry. Today I ordered their "breakfast special" - egg "frittata" green salad, toast and "jam" and 3 pieces of bacon. Plus 2 coffees and my partner order the breakfast sandwich; it was all gross. If I hadn't prepaid I would have left, as once I sat down I realized how gross the place looks now. About 5 minutes after ordering (no one else came in) she comes to say they are out of bacon and asked if I wanted more eggs or salad instead... I said eggs but there were not any extra on the plate when served. The counter person apparently was also the cook, though we saw another person there, and he did have a chef apron on (a lot cleaner than hers which I did not see at first). We expected the drinks but they never arrived. When she finally emerged from the kitchen, she had our food plates in hand and placed them on the counter for 10 minutes while she then started to prepare the coffees, a cap and a latte. By the time she brought us everything the food was lukewarm at best and the coffee too hot, )I asked for warm not too hot). The toasted bread was ok, but the "jam" was literally a danish filling goop, not made from any fruit and tasted between a jello and a kool aide type flavor, just gross. The dining area was all filthy and we were there with one other customer finishing a danish and coffee. She could have cleaned, but never left behind the counter beyond dropping off our food. This place is over priced, dirty, untrained staff and disgusting, I'm pretty sure the eggs were from a container not fresh and only two small grated pieces of carrot, not a frittata.... Anyone can make better eggs. Last time I was there 6 months ago, it was at least acceptable coffee but this was awful. Two coffees, a breakfast special and a breakfast sandwich with a 15% tip was $53.50, and again, had I not already paid, I would have left. Do not ever eat here. Dirty, rude, and gross. Sad really as at first glance it looks like a decent French pastry shop. read more

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Flower Flour closed shortly before Paris Avenue opened. I came in because I was too early for my lash appt. and was so glad I did. I ordered a cup of coffee and a slice of their chocolate cake. It was decadent rich. The service was wonderful. A quaint French-style coffee shop making me feel like I was Emily in Paris. I could hardly contain myself, but I wanted to try their almond croissant next time. read more

Paris Avenue - Yes, for breakfast. - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

The baker must be on strike. Or perhaps she/he is being held hostage in the back. Not sure what happened because lately the croissants resemble pancakes more than vinoisserie. Shame because now I have to drive to Prelingen for his consistently delicious croissants. read more

I'm really hoping I just had a bad batch. I got the whole basque cheesecake for my friend's birthday... It looked and smelled sooooo good! But when I was cutting it, I noticed that it was more dense than usual (iykyk). :-( We (party of 6) ALL tried it and everyone had their own opinion... BUT what stuck out the most was the texture. We ALL can agree that it had a weird chalky taste. The flavor was good. +1 Customer service +1 Still so disappointed bc I thought I found the "basque cheesecake" that can wow my friends :-( read more

Paris Avenue - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

A lovely spot for breakfast. I really enjoy morning coffee and the almond croissant there. The staff is very friendly, and the service is great! read more

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Cute cafe with a thoughtful and unique menu in Willow Glen. Perfect for grabbing some quick and healthy eats. The worker or owner(?) is very friendly. The atmosphere was chill, and definitely Paris style, almost felt like I was not in the south bay anymore, staring at the oil paint and the crystal chandelier. Got some lunch to go, some sweets to share, and food came out quickly, tasted fresh and delicious. Can't wait to go back and try other desserts! read more

Came here for a simple lunch and to work on my computer. I enjoyed the unique shop with the pastries, dried flowers, and rustic look. I decided to sit outside since it was a lovely day, which I am grateful for the tables and chairs outside. Service was lovely and quick when it came to my food. I ordered a chicken sandwich and eclair during my visit, both were delicious Will definitely be back to try more on the menu. read more

Paris Avenue - Eclair - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

found this little gem thanks to help, came here to do some reading and the coffee and cake I got were delicious, very nice and peaceful vibe with friendly staff. I'll be returning for sure read more

The establishment is a small, stand-alone building, with a small parking lot. Yet, I was able to find a parking spot. (I visited on a Sunday morning about 9:30am.) I came in looking to purchase a cake for a friend's birthday. The owner, who had a very professional air about him, helped answer some questions and I ultimately purchased the Apple Tart, which was beautiful! It was wrapped promptly and I was out the door quickly. The staff was very courteous. All of my friends who saw and ate the tart were wowed. They all asked me repeatedly to share where I had purchased it, which I gladly did. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other offerings! read more

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Paris Avenue does not have good coffee beans. Nor does it have trained baristas. Do not order a cappuccino. You can get better cappuccino from a vending machine. The previous owner was on-site a lot and prepared to-go items in white bakery boxes tied by a ribbon. The current workers -- kids -- use plastic boxes. No ribbon. For the gourmet prices Paris Avenue charges, it needs to provide a gourmet experience. read more

OMG, the guava cake is one of the best cakes I've ever had!! Super light, not too sweet, the perfect amount of guava, not to mention gorgeous!! Ordering online was super easy. Staff was super friendly upon pickup. I was surprised to see it took over the old Flower Flour. Inside is super cute too! Would definitely recommend them and can't wait to go back & try their other baked goodies! read more

Paris Avenue - Guava cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

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Still love this place... we've come for lunch 4x this week! Harry and Kelsie are great, super friendly staff who man the front counter and take care of everyone who comes in. read more

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Think I found my new South Bay cake stop. Ordered the Opera AND IT WAS A HIT! My family is very cake particular and they all loved it to my relief! Decadent, not too sweet, gorgeous, dense, great texture. They were also able to write 'Happy birthday Mom' and it was gorgeous! Happy mom.. .happy life-- something like that! They got a customer for life right here! read more

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I went in there picking up an order and got distracted by all the delicious looking treats in the glass case. To be honest this area can be a bit sketchy when it comes to service (POC know what I mean). Kevin, the guy at the register was super friendly and informative. He could recommend some different things depending on my preference. He suggested the mango cake and said I could mention him by name, if I didn't like it. Well I'm mentioning him anyways just because he was a really nice guy and deserves to be recognized for his service. His service directly lead to the sale and that goes to show your attitude and approach is everything. I'll definitely be back for more mango cake and if you have the change to try it, you should as well. read more

Paris Avenue - Mango Single Slice Cake/Tart To Go - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

This little cafe and bakery with a French flare just off of downtown Willow Glen is a perfect morning getaway for a coffee, French pastry or a slice of delicious cake. I enjoy sitting at one of the French style tables next to the bay windows, sometimes bringing my laptop and working from here while sipping a coffee. Their regular mocha here is a nice treat, but I recommend getting two shots of espresso. One of the treats I prefer from this place is their peanut butter cookie warmed up. Though they also have great croissants. The selection of cakes here is fabulous, a lot of care is put into making them very presentable and tempting to the eyes. Their apple cake is fantastic as well as their macaron chocolate cake. The baker is always very passionate about the cakes and we'll go into a lot of detail about the providence of the ingredients and the techniques she uses to make them. The service is always perfect. read more

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I've been looking forward to trying Paris Avenue since the former business closed up shop in the same location. I love a patisserie, but there aren't any legit patisseries close enough to me without having to make a trek. I'm glad that this place lived up to my expectations. I also appreciated that they offered savory items on the menu! At some point the former business stopped making savory items, but I think it was due to the pandemic. Anyway, I'll be back to try their sandwiches and vegetarian quiches. Customer service was totally fine. Staff was friendly and efficient. I was in and out of the café without any issues. I got a slice of basque cheesecake and little cakes of opera and raspberry chocolate. I will say that it wasn't as burnt at the top compared to basque cheesecakes I've seen or had. But I couldn't tell you how good it was, because I bought the slice for my mom. The other two cakes were delightful. The opera cake had a robust coffee flavor. Paris Avenue's raspberry chocolate cake honestly did not make me miss "Ravishing Raspberry," which the former business sold. In fact I thought it was a bit better, because Paris Avenue's cake was more light and wasn't as dense. read more

Paris Avenue - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

A definite hidden gem in Willow Glen. I had a meeting here and when I walked inside, it was like a cafe in Paris. A beautiful display of cakes and pastries and chandeliers overhead. It was the perfect place for coffee. I tried the black and white which was beautifully presented. It was white vanilla, and chocolate mousse. I will definitely come back just for that. They also have sandwiches and salads and a pretty extensive menu. read more

Paris Avenue - Black and white - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

3.5 stars but rounding up to support a new local business. Paris Avenue takes over the original Flower Flour location in Willow Glen, and they are located in a standalone building in a semi-residential area. It wasn't busy when I stopped by at 3pm on a Saturday; sadly for me, they were sold out of all of their pastries by then. Luckily, they still had a good variety of desserts available, and I ended up trying their Carrot Cake (Slice/$7.50, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=2SfyqubE40cPZd0wbTDvCA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg). I appreciated they didn't use raisins in their recipe, and I liked the bits of pineapple throughout the cake. The texture was a little more dense than I prefer, but I liked that their frosting wasn't overly sweet. This was a solid carrot cake overall, but I wish it had a little more carrot flavor. Prices are on the higher side, but the ingredients seemed quality, and my slice of carrot cake was very fresh. Their staff was very friendly and helpful. I would come back if in the area and hope to give their breakfast pastries a try the next time around. They only had indoor seating available, and there was hand sanitizer. Parking was easy to find at the time since there were spots in their parking lot; however, the lot is very small. read more

Paris Avenue - Carrot Cake (Slice/$7.50)- 3.5/5 stars - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Purchased some individual items today for a small gathering and was embarrassed to have served it, when our guests politely had one bite and did not finish. The tiramisu was as dry as the desert, and the napoleon needed to be cut with a sharp serrated knife and had no flavor. We always make it a point to support small business, and unfortunately will never return. read more

TLDR: Average pastries and cookies. I REALLY REALLY wanted to like this place. I have always have a desire to support the mom-n-pop places. It's just something about the little guy, that I want to support. Just like Jerry with Babu's cafe. We (wife and I) got a $5 chocolate chip cookie, a chocolate swiss roll (I forget the official name), and a chocolate croissant. I'm a sucker for BIG chocolate cookies. I HATE Chips Ahoy and the Safeway chocolate cookies. I like them slightly crunchy on the outside, and gooey/chewy in the middle. I especially like them made with brown sugar, so it has a darker appearance. This was not one of my favorites. After taking several bites of the strangely pale cookie, I finally recognize the taste. It was like eating a sugar cookie, with chips on it. It has that sugar cookie taste, and the chips were not melted or anything. I wouldn't buy it again. My wife's swiss roll wasn't bad. The sponge was good and had good flavor. The filling was creamy. However the ganache was very thick and hard. I'm not sure it's worth the $7. Finally the chocolate croissant lacked the crispiness of a French croissant. It had more the same consistency as like a Jack-in-the-Box croissant. From our hours of binging on The Great British Bake-off, we would say confidently, there wasn't enough FOLDS in the croissant. There's a REALLY good croissant place in Los Gatos... I forget the name though. In THAT one, you could see each laminated layer in the croissant, so beautiful. Going back to this one, there wasn't a bar of chocolate inside either, it was just some unmelted chips... probably the same chips as in the chocolate chip sugar cookie. It was a disappointment all around. Not even the friendly service could save this place from 3 stars. Which was too bad... I SOOO wanted to give this place 4!! read more

This quaint little shop is everything. I feel humble and whole when I visit Paris avenue. The sandwiches are very good here as well as the cakes. I've gotten a salad here as well and it is descent. Coffee is also good here. If you are in the area definitely stop by and gets some cakes. My favorite one is the mango sponge cake. read more

Paris Avenue - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

amazing service and food and prices and ambiance. i will definitely be coming again and again. read more

Paris Avenue - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

I placed an order through Yelp/Grubhub the night before for a Guava cake. Did not receive a confirmation cause the bakery was closed. Yelp said I would receive one once the bakery opened but I didn't. I called the morning of and found that the order never went through. The lady over the phone was so kind to take my order over the phone. When I arrived, parking was little to none. I parked right next to the bakery with 1/4 of my car in the red. Luckily they weren't too busy and I was able to run in and out. The cake was for my sister's engagement party. It was delicious nothing was left, not even the pretty little lace chocolates they decorated on the cake. Parking is a bit tight esp if you're not familiar with the area. It looked like they had parking in the back but can't imagine it would be too many spaces. read more

Paris Avenue - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped by on a whim as my usual local coffee stop was unexpectedly closed. The place doesn't have great curb appeal and the parking lot is kinda hidden on the side, but the inside of the store is cute and charming. After browsing the display cases, I decided to order some croissants -- after all a bakery with Paris in the name should probably make a good one, right? Unfortunately, they didn't deliver the flaky layered texture we were hoping for. Instead they were pretty soft and fluffy, more reminiscent of bread than a croissant. The cappuccino was pretty standard, not much to say about it. Perhaps we'll try some cakes instead next time. There were a variety of good looking cakes and tartlets in the display case, but it wasn't what I was looking for this morning. read more

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Great scones and croissants! Stop by a couple times a month. Get there early to get the blueberry scone as the sometimes run out within a couple hours. read more

I got a raspberry chocolate 8" cake here for my birthday and it came out to about $55. It was a really solid cake, not my all-time favorite but it was really good. But I've admittedly had a lot of cake in my life. The staff was very friendly when I came to pick it up. The bakery looked to be full of fun pastries and coffee, albeit not a ton of room to hang out inside. I wish it were in a more walky-downtowny area instead of along a big street because it seems like it could be a great place to walk by and pop into. read more

I ordered croissants for Mothers Day and was hugely disappointed. I got two each almond, plain, and chocolate. The box was super heavy and the croissants were flat dense and underdone. I agree with other comments there isn't enough lamination so there aren't enough layers. . The mother's pulled out all of the doughy insides and ate around it. I was embarrassing to have served underdone pricey croissants read more

Paris Avenue - Doughy raw almond Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

Great place for lunch. Their tunafish sandwiches are to die for served on freshly baked bread. The servers are delightful. And very helpful. Great desserts. My only disappointment was they had no soup made that day and that's a must for me. Give it a try. read more

Excellent food and friendly service. The restaurant is small but perfect for a quick coffee and cake break or a nice lunch. I would recommend as this is the type of place that keeps willow glen charming. read more

Food 4/5 I forgot to take a picture but I tried their strawberry, guava, raspberry, and opera mini cakes and all were quite beautiful, yummy, and delicious! My favorite one was their strawberry cake - not too sweet and light and fluffy! The other 3 cakes were a little too sweet for my taste but my friends enjoyed them. I really wanted to try and buy their large their citrus tart for a birthday party but someone bought it right before I came! I'd recommend going early so you can get first picks. It is on the pricier side but also everything in the Bay Area is on the pricier side. Service 5/5 Owner and baker were very kind and accommodating! Ambiance 5/5 It's an adorable small business French bakery! The owner also sells the fresh fruit he grows himself like Meyer lemons and oranges and such! They also have a small food and drink menu if I recall. Very cute and nice shop. read more

nutella crepe was so good, warm and gooey with fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Cute ambiance, let say you can spend your morning Saturday here with savory cheese cake and a coffee. Good service as well. read more

Paris Avenue - Cheese cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

We ordered the Paris Avenue opera cake online but when we opened the box at home, it was the wrong cake. They gave us the Paris Avenue chocolate cake instead. Not sure if they did that on purpose or not since it says not available online anymore. I'm not usually a big fan of a full on chocolate cake since it's too rich for my liking and sadly this was too. All the chocolate made the cake too sweet. Very disappointed as I was excited to try the cake. Make sure to check your cakes before you leave the place. read more

Paris Avenue - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California

For anyone who doesn't know, this is the original Flour Flower (Flower flour?) the original owner with her original recipes and holy smokes, is it divine!! Last month I attended my niece's wedding reception and tasted the almond cake and the individual strawberry desserts. They were so great that I decided to order my husbands 70th birthday cake from them yesterday. It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! And absolutely DELICIOUS!!! Just so impressive for a special occasion. And I'm amazed they're open in Sunday! I can't recommend them enough. Yes, it's expensive. But for a special occasion I can't imagine going anywhere else. You get what you pay for. Their cakes a showstoppers!!! read more

Paris Avenue - Chocolate with raspberry mousse. - Bakeries Near Me - San Jose, California