French cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Diego

"Heard this was the best Croissant outside of France my buddy had… so had to go check it out. Unfortunately when I decided to go the lovely staff..."

Zach Weisser

Cindy Nguyen

Olala Crepes

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very delicious crepe shop that offers gelato, macaroons, and so many other really great sweets and treats. The atmosphere is very cute and the staff..."

Glen Morris

"Really exceptional pistachio gelato. Big shout out to the staff for sponsoring me and my peer on helping us to remember what it feels like to be a..."

Brigitte Ferdinandsen

"Best tasting crepes I've ever had. Savory and sweet! Coffee is not bad either. Very nice and welcoming team. I tried it once when I was visiting San..."

Omar Salam

"Delicious Father’s Day crepes today June 2023. . . Our fav was the A LA FOLIE as it’s hard to pass up fruit and Nutella on a crepe. My hubby..."

Heather Cowan

"Espresso gelato was pretty good. Not too sweet. Staff are very nice too and welcoming. Teresa and Adi are very sweet and always acknowledging..."

Michael Angelo Lopez (tenshimikko)

"We had a A LA Folie and a Ice Coffee. Both of them are great! Definitely come..."

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"The four of us went on Mother's Day. There was no line, quick service, we sat outside and got to people-watch. Plenty of options (gluten-free, sweet,..."

Amanda Whalen

"My fiance and I stayed in San Diego for the weekend and stopped at Olala Crepes both nights for dessert. We have traveled to Europe multiple times..."

Elizabeth Mack

"Very filling and flavorful Nutella banana strawberry crepe with pretty presentation. I just wish they offered more menu options with fruit included..."

Snigdha Agarwal

"Great crepes, great service, open air seating or inside..."

Chris Godfrey

"I went in for coffee and ended up ordering coffee and a crepe. They coffee brand called Caffee Vergnano 1882. It's a must try And also the crepe with..."

Bobby Ayub

"This little place has so many great things to choose from. I ordered the Pitaya smoothie, hot chocolate, L'Originale crepe, and a Acai Bowl...."

Lupe O

"Crepe was pretty good - it is expensive, for one it was $14, but they are open late and in a busy area so expected. Would probably come back for a..."

Jessica Giles

Pardon My French Bar & Kitchen

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"We found this little place after we finished an early-morning pittie "pack walk" nearby, and were hungry for some breakfast. Not only were we..."

Suzan Pearman

"Lavender mimosas!!! This place always has amazing food and the most amiable staff. The owner is awesome and always makes his rounds to ensure that..."

Jay Putnam

"Stopped by for Saturday brunch after doing a little furniture shopping in the neighborhood. What a great find! Food was delicious, the staff was..."

Brad Cawley-Hamm

"Amazing food, great staff, and incredible drinks. Nice large outside patio that is Fido Friendly. They even have a doggie..."

Brandon R Lemke

"This is one of my if not favorite places to eat. The food is mouth watering, the drinks are sensational and the service and accommodating..."

Brett Willard

"This place is amazing! The atmosphere was wonderful but the food was just amazing! From the charcuterie to the duck breast to the desserts to the..."

Jonathan William Kelly

"Came here because a friend started working here great establishment very stylish and has its own uniqueness can’t rember the guys name but he has..."

Brandon Hilton

"Excellent food, service and a great atmosphere! I would definitely recommend this place to everyone and will most definitely be..."

C.s. Keys

"First time been here at Pardon my french bar & kitchen because of my brother in law (Mike Pape & Bo) took us there yesterday for brunch, the foods..."

Elizabeth Lord

"The staff were very attentive and made my drink order with a little bit of personalization. We arrived a little early for our reservation and they..."

Stephanie HC

"We each enjoyed our meal... I had the beef short rib hash (all agreed it was the best), boyfriend had the Fri (the)tattas and his son had the stuffed..."

Shawna Spaulding

"My first experience was a great one. The owners were very nice and attentive. Came to our table more than once to hang with us. The overall..."

Alfonce Reese

"At around 2 in the afternoon on Saturday the restaurant wasn't too busy and we ordered lunch from their brunch menu. The Salade Maison with salmon..."

Anatoly Petkov

"The Sunday brunch is amazing. The DJ eyed some amazing music. The staff was super friendly and caring. Awesome atmosphere. Gorgeous..."

Veronicka Arnold

"Fabulous! We came for brunch on a Friday and there was no crowd, it was lovely. I heard the place is packed like a cllub on the weekends, but if you..."

Miranda Mattas

"Amazing place with great service and lovely staff. We had the lamb chops and another Chicken dish recommended by our server. Both were delicious with..."

Gaurav Nemade

"Great people, good food, cozy environment, what more do you want? I had the pork and my lady friend had the cod. Both were good. We started with..."

Steve Brant

"Wonderful bar with great food and awesome service and hospitality. Reminded me of my trip to Paris!! Julian was one of the best bartenders I've had..."

Jamilah Jackson

"Delicious food, friendly staff, service was a little slow. Came for brunch before Pride. Got seated right away. Nice ambiance. Good food..."

Will Rogers

"Really had a great time and great experience. The food was excellent. The service was excellent. We had a large party and everybody was very..."

Frank Flores

"This place is amazing. We have had both dinner and brunch here multiple times. Everything we've had has been amazing! The menu is primarily French..."

Blair Carter

"My girlfriend and I were looking for a nice place to have dinner. She yelped this place and off we went. Our server Goose was top shelf. He was..."

Jafari T

Fabrison's

"Make sure to call ahead and set a reservation. Look on Groupon for specials. Crepes are delicious, cold turkey wrap uses a crepe as the wrap, its..."

Sir Wally

"Great food and friendly people. Just stopped in from out of town. Coffee was great. Wife had vanilla nut and loved. Had a nice sweet nutty..."

Ryan Gimbel

"Came here for breakfast, before heading out to the San Diego Zoo. Really great crepes and reasonable portions. We had a Groupon that got us 1 savory..."

Gergana Slavova

"I had a little bit of time before an appointment and I stumbled into Fabrison's. I got a quick Crepe with Nutella and it was fantastic. Looks like..."

Christine Kankowski

"This is a fun little shop that takes a community approach to French food. I attended a crepe class here once which was a ton of fun, then went back..."

Zane Mumford

"Small café with a simple old timey French decor and seating for about 20 people total inside and maybe 5 more out front. The Italian Crepe with..."

James Sheffield

"This place is a hidden gem! A small, authentic French cafe with *delicious* crepes, fast friendly service, and a very quaint feel inside. Not very..."

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"Although a more expensive food option, I wanted to update my rating as I feel their atmosphere and people make up for it. If you love french cuisine..."

Ryan Lum

"Great french crêpes! Very savory and worth the wait. It's one of the best morning brunches to sit out on the sidewalk and watch the people go by...."

Matthew Brown

"Nice bright decor just makes you happy when you go there. Very friendly service and excellent food. I'm not a coffee person so I didn't try it but..."

Scott Kwong

"Seriously the BEST crepes I've ever had in my life!! The chef is amazing!! You MUST eat..."

Lindsay Shearer

"Has a wide variety of delicious crepes. Make sure you stop here. The staff is so..."

Auston Collings

Olala Crepes

"I have been loving Olala crepes for years. I love their sweet crepes before and I have tried Nutella crepes and peanut butter crepes, I love both. I..."

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"Solid 9.5 out of ten! We got the A La Folie (nutella, strawberry, banana) and chose to add ice cream. The ice cream was a good vanilla and soft, the..."

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"Authentic and genuine flavor! Very stuffed and exquisitely delicious!!! Can't wait to have..."

Frida Cournoyer

"Best two crepes I had in a long time! It tastes just like France. The ingredients are fresh and really flavorful plus the two owners are the..."

Florencia Lisita

"So delish. We got 3 crepes made to order and was..."

Ryan

"The crepes we had were delicious! We got one savory and one sweet. The flavors were balanced and not overpowering, but definitely still there. The..."

Rebecca Wildman

"The staff was amazing! Really nice people all around! Would recommend for everyone to come here and try there delicious crepes. I got the A La Folie...."

Austin Croucher

"I had such a wonderful experience at Olala. They were polite, fast, and everything was made with care and cleanliness. The food was delicious as I..."

Toni D.

"Delicious food and a fun experience inside the market. My one and only complaint is the cheap fork and knife, my kid had a tuff time cutting inti..."

Alexis Zumbado

"Elisabel and Lilly are wonderful. They really take crepes to a new level. Great people, too! The place does not..."

Sean Foley

"Just had the Passionnément sweet crepe and it was so good. The dough was the perfect combination of fluffy and light, the cookie chips inside..."

Christelle Win-Lime

Champagne Bakery Cafe & Bistro

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"Its located near Trader Joe's in Carmel Mountain. The pastries and desserts are freshly baked and super delicious. The have combo meals of a sandwich..."

Chris Sa

"Delicious food, excellent service, and outdoor seating (keep someone at the table for the..."

Rusty Owston

"Exquisitely FRESH croissants made all the difference!!! These croissants were baked TODAY; not last week or yesterday a’la coffee places. The..."

JH Nonomura

"They got the Croque Monsieur sandwich just right. High quality ham and cheese, very good bechamel sauce and it tasted authentic, yum. Standard..."

K Mulcahy

"I have been here twice, is an excellent place, food, atmosphere and service, a must if you ever are in This part of the..."

Tony Aguayo

"Delicious salads and French desserts. Nice menu of traditional French café food. Finding a parking space during lunchtime might take some patience..."

Chris O

"Really nice french bakery...lots to choose from with a good variety of mostly sweet-leaning items. Our group had regular, chocolate and..."

Dan Rawlins

"The Coffee is incredible. Food was really good service was excellent and helpful. I recommend..."

Anthony Thomas

"I fell in love today, will be comming back to try more of their meals and pastries. I got a tiramisu cake, carmel macchiatos and a hot french dip..."

Kristine Arzate

"Great pastors and the 3 layer chocolate mousse cake is definitely one of my..."

Hakeem Wakil

"Beautiful French Cafe in Carmel Mountain. Enjoy a French Dip, Macaroons, and Italian roast with a beautiful view of the..."

Harish Divakaran

"Amazing. French dip/ spinach & goat cheese quiche combo, French dip/ Cobb salad combo, princess cake for..."

Brie Kingery

"An excellent local bakery with a great assortment of baked goods, cakes and breakfast items. The place inside is not too big but you can grab a..."

Paulina

"I've been there a several times and have never been disappointed. Their sandwiches, pastries, desserts, and drinks address all..."

Hooban Forsman

"The food is da bomb. Had turkey special with cranberry Dijon mustard combo; coming back for..."

Robert Parrott

Arely's French Bakery

Wheelchair Accessible

"Arely's is the next best place to the bakeries in France that I have visited. The pastries are so French and very fresh. Breakfast and lunch have..."

Henry Gallardo

"I had an amazing brunch experience! We indulged in a delightful spread, including iced lattes, a spicy chicken Panini, Nutella crêpes, and a..."

Dharti Patel

"Food was amazing. We went on a Sunday morning and although they were busy we didn't have to wait on a table and the service was top..."

James Sommers

"Hesitant to review because it's the closest breakfast/brunch/lunch spot in my area and I'd hate for it to get crowded... But... I also hope they stay..."

Kristen Okano

"Cute, cozy, and quick. The was food was delicious. Good size proportions. Service was friendly and fast. Great vibes and..."

Lora Schafer

"I visited this place with my family for breakfast. We tried the Mocha Latte, Cartoon Mouse pancake (for my 3 yr old) and Florentine Croissant (eggs..."

Siddartha Donthula

"Best place around for breakfast and lunch. The pastry selection is magnificent, and the execution is flawless. I have never had better, and I'm a..."

Jason Kernes

"Great place to have breakfast and lunch don’t know about dinner. Only giving it four stars because I have not tried dinner and because on the eggs..."

Nancy Correia

"Chocolate croissant was so good that I had to order another one to go. Your must go, friendly neighborhood breakfast spot! I love everything about..."

Felicity Fung

"Good food, simple menu, and quite inexpensive. This is a lucky find. The pastries are exquisite! We started with the French Onion Soup. Main courses..."

George Wiley

"Went for lunch. Very busy but the portions are quite generous and have a great selection of breakfast and..."

Jason Franco

"Delicious! Got the French onion soup & Le parisien sandwich. Yum! Also the apricot tart...."

Adrienne Litchenberg

"This place truly lives up to its name by serving high quality French pastries that does not disappoint. I ordered three different croissants, apple..."

Chenlin Lu (Leo)

"Pastry was fairly tasty but damn do they have a selection. And the breakfast sandwich was mighty..."

Drifton A. Way

"This place is a must!!!! Our waitress, Sandra, was amazing. She was courteous, friendly and very knowledgeable. She was perfect. The food was..."

Lawrence Gibbons

"OMG, I feel like I am in France again! So many choices and I have yet to meet a sweet I did not like! 🤩😂. I had a difficult time choosing..."

Jill Eastmanrealtor

"Lovely cafe and bakery. We ordered angel hair capellini, florentine croissant, and french onion soup. Portions were big and the food itself was..."

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