Lou, The French On The Block

Drew Wang 4 months ago

Was in the mood for pastries and I googled for authentic French bakery / Boulangerie, and this is the No.1 recommendation. The bakery was featured in top TV shows for authentic French bakery outside of Paris / France. The parking is not easy in the area but you can 🚗 around and we found street parking. There is always a line outside, we wait a little over 10 mins so not too bad. There is no place to sit inside so after ordering we got the 🥐 s and sat outside to eat and waited for the sandwich. We ordered some Classics of Classic 🥐, Pain au chocalat with almond chocalat 🥐 croissant, and a Salmon 🐟 🐠 sandwich 🥪. The croissants were so delicious, you can see the multiple layers that peeled off, each bite is so fresh, crispy, buttery, smelled so good with the cream and butter aroma. The sandwich was also soooo good of course. The owner Lou was sitting down outside so we chatted with him a bit. The whole experience was awesome and we would definitely come back for more.

Angela Zhamkochian a year ago

I love this place, such a cute, small, cozy spot that delivers big, delicious flavors. I've only ever had the croissants and they are incredible, but hope to try their other menu items soon! Service is great, everyone is happy and super helpful! Absolutely worth the wait for fresh delicious croissants! My absolute favorite is the chocolate almond croissant but you can't go wrong with any of them!

Heather S. a year ago

The line was only five deep at 9am on a Friday. I had an almond chocolate croissant, a pear & almond tart and a plain croissant. Everything was unbelievably delicious and I can't wait to go back.

Margaux a year ago

Great pastries! I only tried the croissant and pain au chocolat, but they were both really good. Crispy, buttery as needed. The spot looks cool, a few people were hanging out as you can sit as well. So, If I’m around I will have to try more and enjoy the spot!

Helene Suos a year ago

Stepping into Lou's bakery is like being transported back to my childhood in Paris. It's a feeling only those who've lived there would understand, like visiting a local boulangerie with the most incredible smells and textures. There's always a line, but it's worth the wait every single time. The chouquettes are an absolute dream, and the croissants are perfection, fluffy, crispy, light, with that perfect buttery flavor, but never greasy. The service is fantastic, super friendly, and always welcoming. When you order your coffee, they add a custom little drawing on it, which just adds to the charm! Lou, the owner, is incredibly nice and welcoming, making every visit a delight. This place is a true gem! If only he opens a spot in San Diego ;)