We had been here years ago and I was in the neighborhood at Costco and decided to stop by. I understand it is owned and run by an actual French baker although when I stopped in most of the staff appeared to be Latino. The location is a little hard to find but just GPS it. There were several patrons sitting and eating but there aren't many tables. I got a croissant and sourdough loaf to go. Croissant was good but the sourdough tasted more like refined white bread than the rustic kind that we prefer. We're not in this area too often but I'll need to remind myself this place is here. read more

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The bakery itself is cute, clean, and always a joy to visit. The food is delicious and the employees are super friendly and polite! I love coming here even though it's a bit out of my way, it's worth it! Can't wait to try what we got this time! The pastries are great and the mini quiches and cookies are tasty too! read more

Came to this shop looking to find sweets. I saw that they had chocolate covered strawberries. I found them to be a bit expensive, but tasty. I purchased two mini quiche, the feta was delicious and the bacon was okay, but not as memorable as the feta. The service was polite and efficient and the shop had a cozy vibe. Not sure that I'd come back, but it was worth the try. read more

Got a loaf of sourdough bread, a cherry danish, an apple turnover and an eclair. They were pretty good, except for the eclair. It didn't really have any flavor to it. It's located in a strip mall next to a strip mall with bars on the doors and windows which looks sketchy but the inside was nice and clean. I wish they had a bigger selection of pastries and desserts. Probably won't be back. :/ read more

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I bought several pastry items - cannelloni, key lime pie, cherry pastry - and they were all delicious, according to my friends! My past orders were also well beyond my expectation. Try it, you won't be disappointed!! read more

Such a HIDDEN GEM! This bakery is located in a very unassuming shopping complex. You would never guess that they make THE BEST TIRAMISU you will ever have. I have tried tiramisu from so many places and it does not compare. It's the perfect combination of sweet and cocoa flavored for me. I've had it multiple times, the flavor is consistent every time is always delicious. I'm also a fan of their blueberry danish but you can't go wrong with any of their baked goods. They also have a coffee menu which I haven't tried yet. Other than the baked goods, the service is top tier. The staff are always kind and friendly. The interior decor is whimsical and inviting. read more

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This place is a complete disappointment. They call themselves a French bakery, but that's nothing more than a marketing trick. The lady greeted me " Bonjour", I replied "Comment allez-vous?" no answer!!! I should say " Cómo estás?" In reality, it's a Latino bakery pretending to be something it's not. The breads are awful and overpriced, to be honest, I think the croissants come right from the Sam's club, the sourdough is nothing but a cheap grocery quanlity French bread. The pastries are even worse, with none of the craft, technique, or taste you expect from anything French. It's misleading and deceptive to lure customers in under the "French bakery" label when there is nothing French about it. I left feeling cheated. If you are looking for true French baking, avoid this place. I am sure the original owners, the retired French couple is heart broken! read more

The French Corner Bakery - $8.50 for a loaf of so called " sourdough" - Bakeries Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Super cute bakery! While there's not a ton of unique options, what they do have is of high quality. We tried the: - Vanilla macaron: Classically crispy on the outside & chewy on the inside - Coffee cake: Little too sweet on its own, but perfect with coffee as expected haha - Tiramisu: The standout for me with strong coffee flavor & not too sweet - Blueberry scone: Different from most other scones I've had bc it's much thinner & crunchier, but still enjoyable - Profiterole: Great little balls of choux pastry filled with cream - Almond croissant: Loved it, but tbh I'm a sucker for frangipane Loved the eclectic ambiance. Super friendly service. 9/10 would recommend! read more

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Friendly family owned bakery. The baked goods are delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and unique. I will definitely return.

Cute place, but idk how it exceeds 4 stars. The atmosphere is cute with little sewing tables to sit at. That's about where it stops. I'm ok with pouring my own drip coffee, but it was just ok - not worth a second pour. I couldn't even finish the almond croissant. It was soggy and obviously not baked today. Very disappointing. read more

My wife has been craving profiteroles. I went there to get some for her birthday instead of doing the usual cake. She loved them and has sent me back to get more. read more

This little out-of-the-way spot is just a delight. Not only is Benjamin a fantastic Master Baker, but he has a wonderful joie de vrie that makes sitting and having a coffee and pastry a great way to spend some time. Tucked out of the way on the back side of this strip mall, you'd not know it was here, and you'd be missing out on great breads, cakes, cookies, and pastries. I'm not a sweet lover, but it's a great way to score points with anyone you know who is. Stop in for an eclair or some individual cakes, or have them cater your wedding with a beautiful cake. Or, do like me, and sit at the quaint tables and chairs, enjoy the richness of a properly prepared croissant, and pretend you're in Europe. read more

The French Corner Bakery - Freshly baked goodies tempting me from the case. - Bakeries Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We have been frequenting this bakery for years. Everything that we have had has been excellent. The croissants are the best in the area. They are fresh, buttery and flavorful. The family who owns the bakery are always cheerful and helpful. The macarons are the best anywhere. read more

I got a caramel macchiato and a ham & cheese croissant. Both of these were amazing! I loved the atmosphere at this place and the person working there was so kind! read more

The French Corner Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Wow, freshest pasty! We tried eclairs and tarts - absolutely great. Also has coffee and bread. Really nice place: cure tables for two that are actually sewing machine tables, French music and witty decor. 100 % coming back! read more

Wow! Finally a great French bakery that I can go to when I'm feeling homesick (when I lived in France). I heard the chef was Parisian so I had to try it out. I ordered 2 dozen macaroons and a pain au chocolat and I was back in France. I can't wait to make another stop here! read more

The French Corner Bakery - Desserts and pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I loved this place! I just came back from Europe and was craving real macarons. I had them made fresh there and they were to die for good! The owner was behind the counter and such a nice man I probably could have talked to him all day. He has a vast knowledge from all over about baking which was another great thing as well. We talked about Europe and New York and those were probably only a few places he has been. He talked about his love for baking and you could really tell he was passionate about it. He had all kinds of pastries and you could tell he had a local following also. I also overheard that for a special event she had used him for the desserts also which I will definitely be doing in the near future. It was truly hard to decide on what to order here. I decided on the raspberry and lemon macarons and he told me to split each and try together and that was truly delightful! I also got a chocolate and caramel macaron. Great suggestion to mix the raspberry and lemon macarons it was delicious. Also he had this peanut butter chocolate dessert with like a Oreo crust which was truly so rich and amazing I will be getting this again. His lemon bars or tarts were also just perfect! The right amount of sweet vs lemon tartness! His black and white cookie was phenomenal also! I don't think I have had one that was almost like a cake like cookie. I truly think anything you get here you can't go wrong with! I'm definitely coming back check hours because I came on weekend which was 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday which is a good time for me. read more

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Excellent baked goods, great staff, could not be more pleased. New owners friendly and proud of their business. They give their hearts to the business. We plan to go by in morning and take some baked goods to family in Charlotte on the way home to Lexington. We will also be taking baked goods to Lexington sc as well. read more

Love this place. The atmosphere, the decor, the breads and the pastries all just right... We will definitely be recommending and returning regularly. read more

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Great pastries and good selection, both sweet and savory. Cute spaces to sit and enjoy coffee, conversation and food.

What a gem. Tucked around the corner of a unassuming plaza, French Corner Bakery is a sight for sore eyes. With a rustic vibe, this bakery has so many treats and breads baked by the nicest man, Benjamin. Authentic French accent and genial, he's very fun to talk to. I'm glad I found this place. Creme Brulee is amazing. Macarons were great. I've yet to dig into my haul completely but I'd vouch for everything. read more

The French Corner Bakery - My haul: lemon bar, chocolate peanut butter, key lime pie, cheesecake, lemon tart, fudge chocolate, napoleon eclair, macarons, creme brulee - Bakeries Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I haven't visited the store yet but plan to. We were gifted a lemon pie from here and we were very disappointed with its consistency and taste. The pastry shell was tough and the lemon curd not lemony enough with a rubbery consistency. We tossed half of the pie. We will give it a second chance and visit in person and try other things. read more

This is a cute kind-of-obscure gem in Durham--located close to Costco though! Not insta-famous like other bakeries in the area but this place is run by an authentic French baker who makes amazing bread and pastries! We've tried their eclairs, croissants, macarons, quiche, cannolis (i know, not French), and baguettes. They were all fantastic--and what's better is that they are not overpriced! I've also seen a couple people pick up custom-made cakes from here. Indoor seating has kind of old, homey vibes--reminds me of my grandma's--maybe because their cute tables are old sewing machines like my grandma used to use! The lady in the counter is also always sweet and friendly. Note: They have kind of odd hours and random early closing/vacation sometimes--it would be wise to call/check their facebook page when you plan to check this place out. PS: can someone explain to me why almond croissant kind of has a cherry hint sometimes? A mystery to me. I asked the French Corner Lady about their almond croissant and she was as confused as I was. Had almond croissant in a couple other bakeries after and noted a hint of cherry flavor as well. read more

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You. Guys. I had NO idea this place was here. We were going out to dinner at a restaurant near here and just happened to see it while stopped at a stop light and thought, "We will check it out if it's still open when we are done with dinner." So so so glad it was. Don't let the outside fool you, this is a gem! The decor was cute and French themed. We ordered a cannoli, chocolate peanut butter thing (I didn't anticipate loving this place and wish I would've taken better pics and descriptions) and one of every flavor macaron they had left. I didn't plan on getting the chocolate macaron (I don't love chocolate, don't judge) and the owner (playfully) chastised me about not knowing good chocolate. Needless to say I also got one of the chocolate macarons. First of all, all of the stuff we got was ten dollars and some change. TEN DOLLARS. I was shocked and honestly thought they forgot one of our items. Everything was so delicious. Our favorite was the chocolate peanut butter thing. 10/10 would recommend. The macarons were great and the cannoli was nice and fresh. We ABSOLUTELY will be back and I would recommend going to check this place out. read more

The French Corner Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I'm pretty sure my wife will bankrupt me because of this place. Enough said. Ok Yelp said the review is too short, so here it goes - we found this place by accident and order a cake, it was so good we ordered the exact same one again a month later. Tried a bunch of the bakery items and all were delicious. Looking forward to be able to sit in there to have coffee and dessert after covid is over. The chef has a wonderful personality and everything is lovely about this place. read more

We loved this place. In a strip mall but don't let that fool you the ambiance is so cozy. The tables are antique sewing tables such a wonderful idea! We had croissants w ham cheese spinach and tomato....YUM!! We will also be getting a traditional baguette some macarons an eclair apple turn over and chocolate covered strawberries!! It was hard to choose everything looks delicious and the smell of this cafe is amazing!! If you are close by COME you will NOT be disappointed!! read more

The French Corner Bakery - Wonderful ambiance. Unique use of old sewing machine tables. Great food!! - Bakeries Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The French Corner Bakery in Durham, NC is filled with delicious freshly baked goods. From baguettes, croissants, cookies to bûche de Noël, you'll feel like your in Paris. The staff is very friendly, greeting you with "Bonjour". read more

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Fresh. Delicious. Fantastic. Been here multiple times and loved everything ordered so far. Highly recommend. read more

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I ordered a Napoleon cake for my birthday because of the Yelp review and I was so happy I did. The cake was exactly what I wanted. I'm glad they're not closer to Chapel Hill as I would probably be in there at least once a week. I am planning on being back soon. Great job. Thank you guys. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this amazing place. The head baker, Norma Garcia, is extraordinarily talented, having trained in the French tradition of boulangerie and patisserie. She was able to prepare a millefeuille cake for me at the last minute for a memorial service, and the result was incredible. The shop is charming and cozy. Go check it out - you won't be disappointed. Thank you so much, Norma, for saving the day! read more

Every time I visit this small bakery, tucked away in the back corner of a little shopping square, the experience is always phenomenal. Not only are all of their baked goods top tier, the service is some of the best I've experienced in the area. The ambience is clean and cozy with some sewing machines used as tables. I have tried quite a few of their offerings and have particularly enjoyed the croissants and cinnamon rolls. The rolls are big and perfectly sweetened with frosting. Every croissant, both sweet and savory flavors is perfect. I tried the ham and cheese sandwich today and loved the addition of jalapeños! If you happen to get there and they've got fresh out of the oven bread - snag some! I was offered a hot baguette (with butter and jelly) and half of it was gone before I got home. The profiteroles are light and fluffy with a sweet cream center. Perfect one bite noms. The only treat I didn't care for was the mini eclair - which seemed like store bought lady fingers used usually for tiramisu. My understanding is there was a change of ownership somewhat recently. While I didn't have the chance to visit this establishment under original ownership, I only have positive things to say about the people I've met. They are so positive and kind! I had a bit of a wait while my sandwich was made and was given a cup of coffee. On another visit, I was offered a taste of their delicious macarons. I will keep returning for the food and friendly service! My wish is to one day see my favorite treat made with laminated dough on the menu: Kouign-amann read more

We have been going to the French corner bakery ever since it open when Benjamin was running the shop. We were sorry to see him go to the end of 2022. But we shouldn't have worried the people that he sold the bakery to and studied under him and still use his recipes are doing an absolutely brilliant job. We have been several times already and definitely plan to go many times in the future. The offerings as good as they've ever been. read more

Adorable bakery with sweet and savory offerings as well as fresh baguettes, I got eclairs, croissants, quiche, macarons, a baguette and everything was delish. Great prices too. I sat with a friend in a cozy chair by the window for lunch and brought the rest of the treats home. read more

Ambiance is great. I had the Almond Croissant and Napoleon. The almond croissant wasn't as flaky as I would like- very dense (kind of like a dense cake) but overall good. The Napoleon was slightly too sweet for me. The ambiance though is what made me give this place a 4 star read more

The French Corner Bakery - Almond Croissant & Napoleon - Bakeries Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The owner was delightful. She gave me a quick story of how she came to own the business. I had a strawberry and cream croissant which was delicious. read more

Beyond The French Corner Bakery is a pure delight from the moment you open the door! The wonderful smells and cheery "Bonjour" greet you right away. Pastries and breads are delicious and authentic. Good choices of coffee and chai. The tables are repurchased sewing machine cabinets. Highly recommend this hidden gem!! read more

This place is hidden behind the building which is right next to McDonald's. I really liked that everything was freshly made. Nothing sits in the case for too long. The desserts we had were not overly sweet, which I LOVED! The quiche was also good. Since it's a bakery, there isn't much food on the menu. We tried the croissant sandwiches. They were ok. The croissants themselves were excellent but the stuff in between was just ok... Canned tomatoes. Also the very inside of my sandwich was very cold ham while the outside was very warm. I can understand why they offer a food option... People like us probably come and ask!! But it's not worth it if it hurts the business. I would highly recommend this place for baked goods and also for ordering cakes etc... I saw something delicious being prepared. Interiors are very nicely done. Parking is easy. People are friendly. Second-hand info: my husband saw cannoli shells coming out of a pre-packaged plastic sleeve. read more

The French Corner Bakery - Eclairs. Perfect balance of fat and sweet. - Bakeries Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Super affordable; the total was around $11 and they were so yummy! I will definitely be back, and hope to find raspberry macaroons next. (The owner even wiped my debit card down before handing it back) read more

The French Corner Bakery - Lemon, vanilla and Pistachio macaroons & a classic cheese cake- - Bakeries Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Cute, surprisingly spacious French bakery! The staff is all smiles, and the chef is so friendly and delightful. That contributed greatly to the experience. Tried the napoleon, which was just freshly made. Beautiful layers crumble under the fork. The interior is beautifully decorated! Lots of references to France and French food. read more

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So good! Happened upon this place while I was in the area. I want to come back and try one of everything! The chocolate croissant was to die for! read more