Arely French Bakery Cafe

4961 Clairemont Dr A, San Diego
(858) 270-1910

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Vilia Bouilly

My boyfriend and I come here often when we are in the area. The manager is very personable and always recognizes and takes the time to chat with us. The staff are always friendly and attentive. This place is quite popular so there is often a wait time but it hasn’t ever been too long and it’s worth it in my opinion.

The food is wonderful. I usually order one of the omelets but have tried the lunch items as well. My boyfriend typically gets the breakfast club which he loves. The coffee is good. You can opt for paper cup or mug. Both include free refills.

My boyfriend has ordered pastries on occasion (he really has a sweet tooth) and I ordered a custom birthday cake from them once which was handled perfectly!

Overall, we love this establishment. Looking forward to seeing them expand their dining area someday to accommodate their growing clientele.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carol Eakin

My first visit and I loved it. Great menu options and service. It was super busy which indicates it’s popularity

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Airborne Shellback

Really bad customer service from the cashier and the baker. We came to buy some croissants and asked about their fruit pies. We asked if they put alcohol or gelatin on them. The baker herself was not sure and was giving me attitude about these questions. The cashier joined in to pile on. I bought a box of croissants (haven't tasted them yet) and was made to feel dumb for inquiring.
The atmosphere was too noisy for a café. Even the rest of the cakes didn't look appetizing for a French bakery. The only thing we bought was the croissants and even that was met with a bad attitude from the cashier.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Jane Usatin

I've been there twice with different dining friends, and both parties loved the whole experience. We ate outside both times.

Parking: It's a small shop in a huge shopping center so parking is always a challenge.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jack Corrao

Oatmeal was one large mass and stone cold. Waitress never came by to ask how Bkfast was. Do not recommend

jon hannasch

Portions can be a little small. Bakery has a large selection of great looking treats!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Khou Yang

Came in with my daughter and we ordered a chicken Alfredo fettuccine and a Caesar salad. The food came out quick and the pasta was nice and hot. The garlic bread that came with it has just enough crunch and still have a nice chew. My daughter was amazed at how well the presentation look and said, "This is fancy." All the waitress were friendly and checked in often but not overdoing it. They all seem to get along and communicate well. They are friendly and approachable. Would highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Candace Hyams

I had almond croissants from here that were pretty good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Almond Croissant

Manja Petrov

Archery French Bakery is a delightful spot that exceeded my expectations! I started with an oat milk cappuccino, which was absolutely excellent—smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced.

The real surprise, however, was the cakes. They’re far more delicious than they look (and they already look stunning). We tried the coconut mousse cake and the strawberry mousse shortcake. The coconut mousse was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the strawberry shortcake was simply perfect—light, flavorful, and perfectly balanced to suit my palate.

If you’re a fan of French pastries or just looking for a cozy place to enjoy exceptional coffee and dessert, this is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be returning to explore more of their menu!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Sheryl Lynn

We Waited one hour before checking to see what happened with our order. The manager who waited on us had never turned in our order . so we waited another 30 minutes before we were served 1 1/2 hours.. disappointing being our first time there.

Emma Palomino

HELLLLL NOOOOO . THIS ISNT TRUE FRENCH .french wanna be , fusion maybe . Those flavor DO NOT EXIST in france . French sweets are very delicate and all about balanced flavor this isnt the case . Its clearly not bake by a reputable chef / pattissier / boulanger either ... im mind blown how they can get away with poor presentation poor taste zero standard and people think its "french" . Those people giving 5 stars probably never set foot in france . The fruit tarts the dough was dry crumbly falling apart stuffed with way too much almond powder some of the fruits were so young and hard like the kiwi im outrage . The vanilla " custard" was barely there and couldnt taste it . All i could taste is the overpowering almond bitterness and the motherload of sugar. The matcha was disgusting zero matcha taste JUST SUGAR .DONT PUT SUGAR IN MATCHA !!! sacrilege !! Matcha is supposed to be bitter people can add sugar later . Sadly mine was diabetes in a cup and i couldnt remove the excess of sugar . The only time i ate " french inspired" sponge cake like that is in north africa ( think morroco , tunisia ,algeria) . Skip this place like the plague it doesnt even come near to what you would eat at french bakery in oc la. I wont be back . I was beyond disappointed . The pain of chocolat was dry stale the chocolate is cheap ovet process and gross . Its supposed to be buttery and flaky i make better one at home !!! Shame on this place for passing below mediocre food and drinks as " parisian" its NOT . Chef in paris would cry or die of embarassment . Everything is way too sweet and catered for american or tourist . Whoever is cooking has no clue how to balance flavor and what over power what . At 30$+ a cake i was expecting way higher quality . At 38$-40 $ i can get a true french one baked by true well known french chef . I will not be coming back due to poor taste . The only plus was the place is clean and very cute decor with a photo op inside in the wine barrel . You are basically paying for the ambiance not the food

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

an0nny MyMouse

pro: cheap almond crossaints(4.5), so buy in bulk. Also the menu has variety! there is a mall nearby to walk off a calorie or two

Con: the montecristo had a small amount of ham, bout a slice. Expecting it to be more. they also use bacon bits in the onion and bacon quiche

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Strawberry Crepes, Sandwich, Ham Quiche, Almond Croissant

E “SHARKY” S

I don't care how good the food is, but if you have a stank attitude, I won't stop by. All I asked for was some cookies and a coffee, and the lady gave me a look like I was in the way.. Cool 👍

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Catalina Mckenzie

💐My family and I have been coming to this location for awhile! We always have a great experience but hands down! Fernando made my birthday extremely special on our recent visit!🙏💙 Can't thank him enough for his amazing customer service! I myself worked in customer service so I'm fully aware when someone goes up and beyond to make the customers have a wonderful experience!👌🤍 Thank you for being awesome Fernando & having patience with my family and I 😆 Highly recommend this place! Food delicious staff is always welcoming but if you get Fernando you'll love experience here even more! He deserves a raise! 💰😉🔥

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Strawberry Crepes, Danish, Nutella French Toast, Chocolate Mousse, Birthday Cake, Sandwich, Avocado, Florentine, Salad, Breakfast Club Sandwich, Croissant Sandwich, Ham Quiche, Almond Croissant, Quiche Lorraine, Breakfast Crepe

Sparkles

Love some items from their bakery. Pastries seem to be more fresh on Fridays. Great service always.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

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