We ordered 2 trays of crepes and a tray of chocolate croissants for our family Easter party. Isabelle was fantastic in helping me on deciding which crepes were best for my order. We decided on one tray of savory chicken crepes and one tray of spinach crepes. Both were exceptional. Everyone in our family couldn't stop raving about them. Additionally one of our guests brought Isabelles fabulous lemon cake for dessert. That was equally a huge hit. I'm already planning my next order of crepes.
Eric Erickson
Excellent!She made a great birthday cake for us.
Gil B
Wow, best french croissants in town. Super Friendly atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Croissant
Nina S.
This place is a hidden gem and a must visit if you are nearby! The pastries are impeccable and absolutely delicious. From the croissants to the macarons they are authentic and made to perfection. We went in early one morning because my husband had to bring something to work for a birthday celebration and the ladies working were so attentive and helpful and put together a beautiful box for us to go. I would give it ten stars if I could!
Tamara Weber
We ordered a cake for my mom’s 75th birthday party and there was a small issue. Not only did the owner come to our house to fix it, she also decorated the cake with fresh flowers and it turned out 10X better than ever anticipated. In addition, the cake was the most delicious cake I have ever had. I will never order a cake from anywhere else! This bakery has my loyalty for life!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teddy G.
In my opinion, the BEST croissants in town! Isabelle is always there and always greets me with a "bon jour"! Great place to practice my college French!
Marsha W.
I happen to enjoy this simple place to have a coffee and pastry. I have been a fan for years and used to order Yule Log cakes for Christmas when I had lots of family!
Russell Reeder
Favorite
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
franck pedretti
Such a great place! This reminds me any French Bakery in France! You have to stop and try what we call Le Pain au Chocolat! The owner is French, worths the stop! We also order our 10yo Birthday Cake, such a delice!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Cake, Almond Croissant, Fruit Tart, Cheesecake, Butter Croissant, Monaco, Chocolate Croissant
Meta Jive
The best…
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fruit Tart, Butter Croissant, Monaco
Amazing Encinitas staple. Love their pastries every time. Been a while since I went but their crepes are good if I remember right.
Lorena García
Best pastries in town! The almond croissant is out of this world, simply delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul F
Jan 2024 (10 months later) Almond croissants are still over-baked to dust on the inside and NO baguettes at all?? Question the use of "French" in their name since the French would not tolerate this....Original review: arrived 20 min after opening and no baguettes for another 45 min since they had not started baking them :( Almond croissant was over-baked/burnt making it so dry, which almond croissants should not be, and with little flavor/filling so would not recommend them. only saving grace were the croissants that were good but a bit over-baked on the bottom too. I live in France so I’m a bit picky but feel they could do better with a little more attention to baking times.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Gary H.
Having a coffee and croissant her makes me feel like I am in the south of France and not in a strip mall. Outdoor seating, French music over the intercom and delicious coffee and treats... even the owner (I believe she is) very pleasant and focused on her customers. If not the owner, she deserves a promotion. Very enjoyable.
Darlene C.
The best catering we've ever had! Delicious crepes all prepared on site. People are still talking about it. Delightful catering staff - personable and professional. Crepes were absolutely delicious and plentiful. Wish we had another event coming up so we could hire Isabelle Brien's again. Will have to think up an excuse to throw another party!
We ordered 2 trays of crepes and a tray of chocolate croissants for our family Easter party. Isabelle was fantastic in helping me on deciding which crepes were best for my order. We decided on one tray of savory chicken crepes and one tray of spinach crepes. Both were exceptional. Everyone in our family couldn't stop raving about them. Additionally one of our guests brought Isabelles fabulous lemon cake for dessert. That was equally a huge hit. I'm already planning my next order of crepes.
Excellent!She made a great birthday cake for us.
Wow, best french croissants in town. Super Friendly atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Croissant
This place is a hidden gem and a must visit if you are nearby! The pastries are impeccable and absolutely delicious. From the croissants to the macarons they are authentic and made to perfection. We went in early one morning because my husband had to bring something to work for a birthday celebration and the ladies working were so attentive and helpful and put together a beautiful box for us to go. I would give it ten stars if I could!
We ordered a cake for my mom’s 75th birthday party and there was a small issue. Not only did the owner come to our house to fix it, she also decorated the cake with fresh flowers and it turned out 10X better than ever anticipated. In addition, the cake was the most delicious cake I have ever had. I will never order a cake from anywhere else! This bakery has my loyalty for life!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In my opinion, the BEST croissants in town! Isabelle is always there and always greets me with a "bon jour"! Great place to practice my college French!
I happen to enjoy this simple place to have a coffee and pastry. I have been a fan for years and used to order Yule Log cakes for Christmas when I had lots of family!
Favorite
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a great place! This reminds me any French Bakery in France! You have to stop and try what we call Le Pain au Chocolat! The owner is French, worths the stop! We also order our 10yo Birthday Cake, such a delice!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Cake, Almond Croissant, Fruit Tart, Cheesecake, Butter Croissant, Monaco, Chocolate Croissant
The best…
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fruit Tart, Butter Croissant, Monaco
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Amazing Encinitas staple. Love their pastries every time. Been a while since I went but their crepes are good if I remember right.
Best pastries in town! The almond croissant is out of this world, simply delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jan 2024 (10 months later) Almond croissants are still over-baked to dust on the inside and NO baguettes at all?? Question the use of "French" in their name since the French would not tolerate this....Original review: arrived 20 min after opening and no baguettes for another 45 min since they had not started baking them :( Almond croissant was over-baked/burnt making it so dry, which almond croissants should not be, and with little flavor/filling so would not recommend them. only saving grace were the croissants that were good but a bit over-baked on the bottom too. I live in France so I’m a bit picky but feel they could do better with a little more attention to baking times.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Having a coffee and croissant her makes me feel like I am in the south of France and not in a strip mall. Outdoor seating, French music over the intercom and delicious coffee and treats... even the owner (I believe she is) very pleasant and focused on her customers. If not the owner, she deserves a promotion. Very enjoyable.
The best catering we've ever had! Delicious crepes all prepared on site. People are still talking about it. Delightful catering staff - personable and professional. Crepes were absolutely delicious and plentiful. Wish we had another event coming up so we could hire Isabelle Brien's again. Will have to think up an excuse to throw another party!