Claudine Artisan Kitchen & Bakeshop
$$ • Brunch, Cafe, Pet Friendly
Hours:
16350 Ventura Blvd F, Encino
(818) 616-3838
About Claudine Artisan Kitchen & Bakeshop
Customers' Favorites
Recent Reviews
My wife and I stumbled upon this place during our vacation in Westwood. At first appearance, this place looks great. We walked in, shop is cute, sweets look good and service was fine. After ordering a couple fruit scones and mini donuts, we were unpleasantly surprised with the taste. We thought the bakers played a prank on us because it tasted like they swapped the sugar with salt in our pastries. We were too ashamed to say anything, so we threw our fruit scones out and left....read full review
Worst bakery ever. Walked into this place hungover AF looking for a normal chocolate croissant. Dude behind the counter hands me one and goes “new recipe, trust me.”
First bite = pure ghost pepper filling. Instantly sweating bullets, eyes watering like I just got dumped. Started doing that Oscar spicy dance right there by the register while the baker films me laughing. Had to shotgun a pint of oat milk that somehow made it worse. Left looking like I just ran a 5K in a...read full review
Horrible experience at this so-called bakeshop. Ordered Vegan Chai Otmeal and It was horrendous! My boyfriend had a Vetion-Puccino and honestly the milk tasted like It was off at least 2 days. The only nice thing is that one of the workers name Ted gave my 6 month old puppy a Callisto-Cup! WOULD NOT RECCOMMEND.
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 8AM - 3PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM - 3PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM - 3PM |
| Thursday | 8AM - 3PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 3PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 3PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 3PM |
Claudine Artisan Kitchen & Bakeshop offers delicious food made to perfection, with many items prepared from scratch despite their busy kitchen. The breakfast dishes, including the hash browns, are a must-try, and the grilled cheese and avocado toast are also highly recommended. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff create a welcoming environment, making it an ideal spot for families. High chairs are available, and there is a patio area where kids can enjoy themselves. Parking is usually free with validation. The place inside is cute, and the food and drinks are consistently fantastic. Some reviews mention that order management and customer service could be improved, as the ticket system and greeting process are not always optimal. However, the quality of the food remains a highlight. Special mentions include the truffle mushroom toast, which is large and flavorful, and the parfait bowl, a refreshing mix of creamy yogurt, fresh fruit, and crunchy granola. Overall, it’s a great spot for breakfast or brunch when looking for tasty food and a cozy setting.