Isabelle Briens French Pastry Cafe

We have been a fan of Isabelle’s for many years. The croissants are better than any we have had in Europe and we always order the Bouche de Noel every Christmas. Yum!!!

These croissants are so flaky and buttery. If happen to be lucky enough to catch a pear croissant you’re in for a delight. The combination in flavor as well as texture will send your taste buds over the moon. Everything is in perfect balance, as it should be with proper French baked items.The place is small and unassuming but that doesn’t capture the robust aromas that waft around filling the air with a warm buttery hug. Do yourself a favor and indulge in a little slice of France right here in Encinitas!

Wow, best french croissants in town. Super Friendly atmosphere.

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!!!

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.