This place surprised me. I expected just normal Frenchish pastries to get me through the day. But what I actually got was pastries and bread a little bit better than any thing French that I normally eat. I'm not sure what they put in their crusts but they were surprising delicious for the quiche and fruit tarts. The staff was also super nice to us even though we walked in grumpy from no caffeine and children jumping all over us. They even walked my drink over to a lovely nearby park so the kiddos could all enjoy. Love the magic of Cambria. This is one of those spots. read more

The French Corner Bakery offers a unique assortment of both classic French pastries and Mexican inspired goodies. My husband and I shared the mini apple and pear tart. At first glance, both tarts were indistinguishable but a bite into each highlighted the distinct flavor of each fruit. We especially appreciated that the apples retained their crispness. The crust was all the buttery goodness you expect and neither were overly sweet. We also noticed that they sell Mexican Bolio roll and tortas (Mexican sandwiches) and will give them a try during out next visit. Service was efficient and friendly. Seating available indoors, with limited seating outside. read more

The French Corner Bakery - Mini Apple tart - Bakeries Near Me - Cambria, California

I love, love, love ham and cheese croissants! Like really love them. They have a good one! Will get it again. And again. And again! Flaky, buttery, crisp cheese on the edges. Their general bread stuff is good too. The sweets are really good but a bit pricey. I didn't try the coffee so no clue there. Warm place, cozy, staff was friendly. In Cambria, it is about the only place to get a cafe breakfast that is worth sitting and enjoying the cafe experience at. read more

A bakery in Cambria that serves freshly baked bread, pastries, cookies etc. You can also have breakfast or lunch here. They serve coffee drinks as well. While staying nearby we stopped by to get coffee and a croissant with my son. It tasted ok. We will try the sandwiches next time we are here in Cambria. Customer service was ok and the ambiance pretty nice. read more

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Very good chocolate raspberry cake. Moist and delicious. Meatballs subs are also very good and big. It can get busy here. read more

The French Corner Bakery - Dessert cooler is always looking yummy! - Bakeries Near Me - Cambria, California

Cute little spot we stopped at for lunch in Cambria. Their pastries all looked fresh and I opted for two croissants: one ham and cheese, and the other feta and spinach. Both were tasty and I paid $14 in total for the two. I'd come back here again read more

The French Corner Bakery is a busy stop in Cambria. The locals come here to grab the day old bread for a yummy bargain. Sandra gets here at the crack of dawn to greet all the early risers with her smile and a cinnamon roll warm from the kitchen. Ham and cheese croissant is another favorite. The lunch sandwiches are huge, so you might want to split one. Be sure to stay and people watch. People from all over the world come here as they visit town. It is super cute decor. read more

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We came here twice during our visit to Cambria. The staff were very friendly and the French decor was welcoming. I felt so cozy that I wanted to linger. The pastries didn't seem particularly "French" to me, but they were still delicious. The sandwiches were also very tasty! There is a small parking lot as well as street parking. read more

Cute and convenient bakery/ coffee shop located right on Main Street of Cambria. Staff were friendly and allowed my dog inside too while my mom ordered. Wanted some sweet treats for dessert and grabbed the chocolate chip cookie, coconut macaroon and an iced chai. Chai was refreshing, maybe a little light on the chai spice. Macaroon was delicious, cookie was on the thinner side so more crunchy than soft. Overall a good spot with options for coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. read more

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The pastries, sandwiches and desserts are all excellent. It's a small place with limited seating but take something back to the hotel, B&B or wherever and you won't be disappointed. read more

It had nothing to do with a French bakery, people were nice but nothing was remakable or good. Food was not bad, but if I stay in a place for a few days, I want delicious, not meh. Ambiance was also neither chic, nor cozy not even cute. read more

Cambria has a gem and seems everyone knows about this place. First parking sucks but if you find it come in for the lemon tart. Sharp lemon in a perfect shell $8.25. The tart was so good my friend ordered one to go after devouring the first one. We tried blueberry coffee cake (crumbly). Cinnamon roll needed more cinnamon filling. The ham and cheese croissant was great. Overall i doubt you could go wrong. But if you see the lemon tart grab one they go fast. read more

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Amazing pastries and tart. Fast, friendly service and clean establishment. Wanted to give five stars... No bathrooms or indoor seating. There were clean tables and chairs outside. We ate in our vehicle due to the brisk, mid January morning temperate. Limited parking, so you might need to park on Main Street. The Chocolate croissant was big. It was Full of chocolate inside and out. Not a traditional buttery flaky croissant, a little dense, but tasty. The lemon tart was fabulous as well as the apricot/cheese danish. So much flavor in both!!! The apricot currant scone wasn't dense like scones can be. If it was a little warmer with a pat of butter, it would've been perfect!! They were willing to warm it, but we were on a tight morning schedule. Worth a stop. Lots of people were ordering hot drinks. We did not. Definitely will go again next time we are in the area. read more

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Place is really small and it is difficult to find a place to stand where you don't feel like you are in the way. Staff was adequate Plain croissant good Ham and cheese croissant was average (ham not very good) Coffee was nothing special read more

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If your ever on Hwy 1 and in Cambria you gotta stop at the French corner! Sara welcomed us in a very friendly manner and just blessed us with a beautiful smile! Treats were delicious and very filling, but I must say I felt as if I was at home, thank you for reminding me that a small town can definitely have a huge heart read more

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The moonlight matcha is soooo good. The workers are very kind and it's a great environment to work.

Love this cozy place! We visit every year for our annual PCH roadtrip, and the bakery goods are always a great breakfast. This time we got the spinach and feta croissant, and the chocolate oblivion cake (and a peanut butter cookie for the road!). Delicious as always. The service is quick and friendly, so we love it! read more

The French Corner Bakery - Chocolate oblivion cake, peanut butter cookie. - Bakeries Near Me - Cambria, California

This is a small, old fashioned bakery that apparently makes great sandwiches. We have only sampled their amazing pastries and excellent lattes. The fruit tart and eclares are yummy! The young women who work there are pleasant. read more

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The desserts at French Corner are made from scratch delicious and absolutely amazing! If you happen upon Cambria stop in this local shop! read more

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Not all Bear-claws are created equal! Before visiting THIS French Bakery I thought they were. Was it Almondy, yes. And a little dry - NO! This bakery knows how to keep it lighter and moister! And we came later in the day when most things were sold out or our group would have tried the cherry or cheese danish. Their Breve Lattes are wonderful too! We even got some prepackaged (raspberry almond tarts, could have been same day could have been day old but I will say, I have been nursing them and trying to make them last, I JUST finished the last one today, Sunday morning, we bought them on Wednesday- yep still not dry or hard. I don't know how they do what they there, but they could be stirring magic in their dough. I went to the more popular and more expensive bakery around the corner and picked up one item and I didn't even finish it. There is NO comparison! Save your time and money for your sweet tooth and come here for sure when you are in the area. Sorry there is no picture, we all started devouring our goodies too quickly! I will be back, every chance I get!!! read more

I find it hard to believe this place has so many 5 star reviews... All the pastries look wonderful from the outside, however I ordered a $8.95 small chocolate cake and it tasted stale. Customer service was awful. 1 - star - place is small but cute. read more

After a big meal the night before I wanted a good cup of coffee and a quick pastry to start my day. This place was a great find. This is the sleepy and cozy kind of bakery that you hope to find when on vacation in a beach town. No frills but the staff was very nice and had plenty of a selection to choose from. Not sure what kind of coffee they brew here but the drip coffee was amazing and exactly what I needed to comb the beach with afterward on a foggy and chilled morning. I got a bear claw for my pastry and it was the perfect level of sweet and had a lovely almond flavor. I also ordered the vanilla concha because I have never seen a concha made at a French bakery before. It was amazing! Maybe one of the best concha's I have had. If you see it available when you go, you should get it. Nothing much else to say but if you go here looking for what I was looking for. It will exceed your expectations. read more

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The food and coffee at this bakery are amazing! The bakers here are top notch ! Cute cafe on corner in heart of Cambria. It also warmed my heart that they employ special needs staff to work the front. Very special and made me love this place even more. Highly recommend! Will come again! read more

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Yum! We stopped here to grab coffee and wanted to buy everything. I had the artichoke pizza and husband had danish. The coffee was amazing. The people were so friendly and I was overwhelmed with how beautiful it was. Can't wait to go back. read more

This place is exceptional! We had a ton of different things and everything was fantastic. Seems kind of random for a French bakery, but it is probably the best torta I have ever had. read more

This place gets busy! I was actually very surprised by how busy this place got period when I walked in there was a line of about four people in front of me. The breads looked pretty good, and the pastries looked great in the case. I actually only visited this place because I had a major craving for a scone, but unfortunately they didn't have any. I did buy some Russian tea cake cookies however, and those were delicious! The Russian tea cake cookies was perfect. Light and airy, and perfectly crumbled when bite. Slightly sweet and perfect with my afternoon coffee. The nuts are fresh and the texture is wonderful. All in all, it seems like a nice little shop to stop and grab a quick pastry or two. read more

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Don't let the name fool you. The French baguette did not taste authentic at all. It tasted like Safeway bread. Wouldn't be surprised if say the dough was from same source. The search continues.. read more

Such kind and attentive staff who work together to get orders out. Great coffee (I'm super picky) Cheesecake and pastry selection was endless. I definitely want to revisit for sandwiches, they looked amazing! Cute corner location on Main & Burton. read more

Every time we are in Cambria this is a must for us to stop by. From their delicious cakes to their amazing croissants (both sweet and savory) there are so many choices and all are good. Paired with a nice latte and it makes a delicious experience. read more

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I came here for the baked goods, and they did not disappoint! Coconut cream pie was amazing with the best pie crust ever. Carrot cake with actual carrots, the way it should be. I will definitely return if I'm in the area. What was disappointing, was the service. The teenage girls at the counter could not be less interested in being helpful or friendly. I was excited to explore the dessert options after a long day of beach combing. The service killed the excitement. I expect service to be at minimum, polite with a smile, they couldn't even manage that. The customer area of the shop is small. Luckily, it wasn't busy. I imagine it's uncomfortable when busy. There are a few tables, but between the small space and the service, it didn't feel inviting. I would recommend taking your goodies to go. read more

Good freshly baked goods and coffee. Nice French ambiance. Good friendly service also

We have been coming to Cambria for years and we always stop by The French Corner Bakery for coffee and all of their delicious, fantastic baked goods. The staff is very friendly and courteous. We have always had great service here. It has the typical small town beach vibe. Go early because the line starts at 7am. Highly recommend. read more

The French Corner Bakery - Chocolate Macaroon, Pesto twist, tomato, basil and mozzarella croissant, and cheese and apricot danish. - Bakeries Near Me - Cambria, California

Easy to find in the middle of Cambria, the French Corner Bakery has a wide selection of pastries and baked goods. I love a rich buttery croissant, and chose a chocolate croissant, a hazlenut croissant, a palmier and a large chocolate chip cookie to accompany our picnic lunch from Soto's Market up the street. Very friendly quick service found me skipping out the door with my goodies in a matter of minutes. I have been sampling bakeries up and down the coast, and looked forward to these new treats. My husband and I split the chocolate chip cookie after lunch. Nice and sweet and chewy, not too many chips, and the finish taste was whatever leavening agent had been used (baking soda?) We went our way, driving up to the San Simeon Beach and enjoying the sunny day. When I got back home, I looked forward to the croissant with some coffee, and dug in. I felt like the dough was a bit tough, and I missed that buttery flavor that is the hallmark of any croissant. read more

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Really good ham and cheese croissant. I highly recommend it. Coffee was also good and service was good as well. The inside is a bit cramped, however. read more

Good spot to pick up some croissants. It's a pretty popular place that gets traffic all times of the day. The service was friendly and had typical bakery vibes. There's a small parking lot. I had the ham and cheese and chocolate croissants. They were both great. read more

Time for an update! Hands down the best bakery in town. I have fond memories or coming here as a child to pickup treats for breakfast and now as an adult I continue the tradition of picking up fresh baked sweet and savory goodies. My two favorites are the apricot cheese danish and spinach feta croissant but they have SO MANY fantastic options to choose from! Their pesto twist, artichoke pizza, ham and cheese croissant, blueberry coffee cake, lemon ginger loaf and blackberry cheese danish are among our other favorites! They are always super friendly and have a great drink selection as well as lots of fresh refrigerated desserts and fresh baked breads! They are a little bit on the pricier side but are large in size and great quality. read more

The French Corner Bakery - At the top, feta spinach croissant, artichoke pizza, blueberry coffee cake, apricot cheese danish and blackberry cheese danish. - Bakeries Near Me - Cambria, California

Really quaint little place with amazing food! I got the Green Goddess sandwich and, boy, do I wish I lived next door so I could eat this everyday!! Please try it if you love vegetables and delicious freshness! Can't wait to visit here again! read more

Hey folks so we just finished going to the French bakery for breakfast. The good: pastries are delicious with a really nice selection. Coffee is good too. The bad: it's super tiny inside and the tables and eating area were unkept. I had to ask for something to clean the table with and the gal behind the counter handed me a wet dish towel. Did not offer to clean it but just gave it to me for me to clean. They also did not ask if we were eating in the bakery to offer to put our pastries on a plate nor whether we wanted our pastry - in this case a cinnamon roll heated. This place can really be great but they need work. I hope they step up their game. read more

Nice small town ambiance. Fresh sandwiches on fresh bread. Lots of locals seem to come here. Cute artsy town we visited on a day trip to Hearst Castle. read more

Loved the options on the menu. Got the chicken torta and OMG it was SO GOOD!!!! The chicken was so flavorful, and the bread was soft and fresh-- try it!!!! The fresh mozzarella sandwich was tasty as well, and so was the blueberry coffee cake. Lots of in-house treats to try. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great stop for lunch! read more