It's a taste of France right here in Sonora. I am so thankful I have found this gem. Fabulous people and remarkly delicious food. The croissants are to die for!! I can't wait to go back and try the crepes. The ham and cheese crossaint sandwich was prepared quite quickly, but if you were in a bigger hurry, there are also grab and go pastries!! The ambience in this cafe is adorable. It truly feels like you are in a French courtyard. Bon Appétit has my highest recommendation!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christophe Kurz
Bruno and his wife are extra! We are French tourists and enjoyed their real pastries!! Pleasure !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vonna B.
Our go-to place for delicious mid-morning treats: excellent crepes, quiche (try the prosciutto, goat cheese, spinach if it's available), a tempting variety of French pastries (our favorites are the custard fruit tarts and the diplomates) in an informal relaxed atmosphere.
Pat Atkins
One of the best food experiences in Tuolumne county...The quiche and almond croissants are out of this world!! Is this a hidden gem??
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Papapetrou
We love Bon Appétit! It's become a mostly every Saturday tradition for my daughter and I. Everything is delicious, you can't go wrong.
I can't ACTUALLY give them any stars because every time I try to go here they're closed! This should be a no stars review but that's not possible I guess.Anyway, I looked on their on their site this morning and - you guessed it - they're closed! Apparently until Thursday.Far as I can tell they're only open three days a week. I guess one day I'll get to try one of their crêpes as long as it's on their schedule!
Phaneia Orazal
Was the first time I tasted quiche, I loved it!!!If you have the chance taste pastry too ??.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia C.
WOW! We found this shop the night before, when arriving at the same shopping plaza to have dinner at Strings Italian(please see separate review). I looked up Bon Apetit - Crepes, Croissants & More on Yelp, saw a very good rating, but not too much information and only a few photos. Considering this business has been here more than 12 years, and boasted baked goods, I HAD to do my research and provide a bit more information. We came in after our breakfast at My Garden Cafe(please see separate review), so we weren't hungry but, again, research was the goal. The space itself was a bit surprising. Having occupied this space for so many years, I guess I expected it to look more like a restaurant or kitchen of some kind. It doesn't. The large interior space has a few small bistro style patio tables and chairs (even outdoor umbrellas!) and - I think - is meant to look as if patrons are dining al fresco in Paris, maybe??? But it reminded me more of a church or school bake sale. Folding tables with colorful tablecloths are pushed up along one wall and on them set large, food service grade, clear plastic bins with the baked good inside. Above each bin is a laminated color copy of the corresponding pastry affixed to the wall. Utensils, paper bags and tongs are available for customers to self serve their selections. A separate cart has a couple of industrial coffee carafes and paper cups for beverage self service, alongside a free standing water cooler. I asked if the pastries are made there and was told no. They are made fresh each morning by the owner, Bruno, and brought in in the bins and arranged, usually, under the display pictures to easily see what is in that day. So, while not conventional, this method obviously works, and has for OVER A DECADE. Unconventional bakery esthetics and sales methods aside, the products are what customers are repeatedly here for. AUTHENTIC, French pastries made from European butter, making them lighter than an angel's wings and tastier than the devil should allow. My husband was going to patiently wait while I chose my purchases, but I persuaded him to indulge in the last remaining buttery croissant as I added it to my bag of pain au chocolate. I'm such an arm twister.... CAUTION! Digression ahead: Recently, I had been excited about a different croissant purchase at a sandwich shop in Sunland-Tujunga, only to bite into something that was more like Pilsbury canned dough than a real buttery French croissant. I guess that unpleasant experience made me long for pastry vindication and Bon Apetit came through for the win! But even before my first bite, I asked Bruno what type of chocolate he used in the pain au chocolate. 'Today Belgian. I get Belgian if I cannot get French, because they are practically the same,' he replied in his lovely French accent. And I melted. FINALLY! I was getting AUTHENTIC pain au chocolate! I'm telling you, when you have had the real thing, an imitation French pastry, made with anything less than quality European butter and chocolate just won't satisfy. We enjoyed our lovely, delicious pastries a bit later, while visiting Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite. Briefly, I tried letting the pain au chocolate sit in the warmth of the sun's rays atop my dashboard, wishing I had a way to heat the pain au chocolate enough to soften the chocolate, but I just couldn't wait. I was still very happy and satisfied with the flaky, light buttery taste of the pastry and the wonderful flavor and texture of the chocolate inside. I am adding Bon Apetit - Crepes, Croissants & More to my "Cali Road-tripping" bookmarks and look forward to bringing my French pastry loving bestie with me for my return visit. Cheers! CC
Katie Roberts
Cute little place, sweet people who own the place! The breakfast crepe was a perfect way to start the day. On our way out we grabbed a couple of pastries. Can't wait to go back and try their sweet crepes!
The LOVE they put into their incredible French Boulangerie goods are such a blessing for Sonora! But they’re only open 3 days a week!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daphne S.
This gem of a bakery/cafe is one of a kind. It has an unassuming atmosphere but the crepes and pastries are amazing. We have vacation property here and this is always a must stop for us. I brag about it to our friends and always tell anyone headed this way that they must give it a try. I only wish they were open more than 3 days per week!!
Toshalee Lane Miller
Such great food... Wow... Yummy... good people too..
Kristina M.
They have horrible hours! My husband went there a few times in the morning and they were extremely rude! Everything looks so yummy and I really want to try them!
The best gem ever found in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a taste of France right here in Sonora. I am so thankful I have found this gem. Fabulous people and remarkly delicious food. The croissants are to die for!! I can't wait to go back and try the crepes. The ham and cheese crossaint sandwich was prepared quite quickly, but if you were in a bigger hurry, there are also grab and go pastries!! The ambience in this cafe is adorable. It truly feels like you are in a French courtyard. Bon Appétit has my highest recommendation!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruno and his wife are extra! We are French tourists and enjoyed their real pastries!! Pleasure !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our go-to place for delicious mid-morning treats: excellent crepes, quiche (try the prosciutto, goat cheese, spinach if it's available), a tempting variety of French pastries (our favorites are the custard fruit tarts and the diplomates) in an informal relaxed atmosphere.
One of the best food experiences in Tuolumne county...The quiche and almond croissants are out of this world!! Is this a hidden gem??
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love Bon Appétit! It's become a mostly every Saturday tradition for my daughter and I. Everything is delicious, you can't go wrong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croque Monsieur, Doulble Almond Croissants, Flaky Buttery Croissants
I can't ACTUALLY give them any stars because every time I try to go here they're closed! This should be a no stars review but that's not possible I guess.Anyway, I looked on their on their site this morning and - you guessed it - they're closed! Apparently until Thursday.Far as I can tell they're only open three days a week. I guess one day I'll get to try one of their crêpes as long as it's on their schedule!
Was the first time I tasted quiche, I loved it!!!If you have the chance taste pastry too ??.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WOW! We found this shop the night before, when arriving at the same shopping plaza to have dinner at Strings Italian(please see separate review). I looked up Bon Apetit - Crepes, Croissants & More on Yelp, saw a very good rating, but not too much information and only a few photos. Considering this business has been here more than 12 years, and boasted baked goods, I HAD to do my research and provide a bit more information. We came in after our breakfast at My Garden Cafe(please see separate review), so we weren't hungry but, again, research was the goal. The space itself was a bit surprising. Having occupied this space for so many years, I guess I expected it to look more like a restaurant or kitchen of some kind. It doesn't. The large interior space has a few small bistro style patio tables and chairs (even outdoor umbrellas!) and - I think - is meant to look as if patrons are dining al fresco in Paris, maybe??? But it reminded me more of a church or school bake sale. Folding tables with colorful tablecloths are pushed up along one wall and on them set large, food service grade, clear plastic bins with the baked good inside. Above each bin is a laminated color copy of the corresponding pastry affixed to the wall. Utensils, paper bags and tongs are available for customers to self serve their selections. A separate cart has a couple of industrial coffee carafes and paper cups for beverage self service, alongside a free standing water cooler. I asked if the pastries are made there and was told no. They are made fresh each morning by the owner, Bruno, and brought in in the bins and arranged, usually, under the display pictures to easily see what is in that day. So, while not conventional, this method obviously works, and has for OVER A DECADE. Unconventional bakery esthetics and sales methods aside, the products are what customers are repeatedly here for. AUTHENTIC, French pastries made from European butter, making them lighter than an angel's wings and tastier than the devil should allow. My husband was going to patiently wait while I chose my purchases, but I persuaded him to indulge in the last remaining buttery croissant as I added it to my bag of pain au chocolate. I'm such an arm twister.... CAUTION! Digression ahead: Recently, I had been excited about a different croissant purchase at a sandwich shop in Sunland-Tujunga, only to bite into something that was more like Pilsbury canned dough than a real buttery French croissant. I guess that unpleasant experience made me long for pastry vindication and Bon Apetit came through for the win! But even before my first bite, I asked Bruno what type of chocolate he used in the pain au chocolate. 'Today Belgian. I get Belgian if I cannot get French, because they are practically the same,' he replied in his lovely French accent. And I melted. FINALLY! I was getting AUTHENTIC pain au chocolate! I'm telling you, when you have had the real thing, an imitation French pastry, made with anything less than quality European butter and chocolate just won't satisfy. We enjoyed our lovely, delicious pastries a bit later, while visiting Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite. Briefly, I tried letting the pain au chocolate sit in the warmth of the sun's rays atop my dashboard, wishing I had a way to heat the pain au chocolate enough to soften the chocolate, but I just couldn't wait. I was still very happy and satisfied with the flaky, light buttery taste of the pastry and the wonderful flavor and texture of the chocolate inside. I am adding Bon Apetit - Crepes, Croissants & More to my "Cali Road-tripping" bookmarks and look forward to bringing my French pastry loving bestie with me for my return visit. Cheers! CC
Cute little place, sweet people who own the place! The breakfast crepe was a perfect way to start the day. On our way out we grabbed a couple of pastries. Can't wait to go back and try their sweet crepes!
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Amazingly fresh & tasty! A great little treat.
The LOVE they put into their incredible French Boulangerie goods are such a blessing for Sonora! But they’re only open 3 days a week!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This gem of a bakery/cafe is one of a kind. It has an unassuming atmosphere but the crepes and pastries are amazing. We have vacation property here and this is always a must stop for us. I brag about it to our friends and always tell anyone headed this way that they must give it a try. I only wish they were open more than 3 days per week!!
Such great food... Wow... Yummy... good people too..
They have horrible hours! My husband went there a few times in the morning and they were extremely rude! Everything looks so yummy and I really want to try them!