The French Gourmet - San Diego, California

Mehgan T.

The French Gourmet is my go-to bakery for party cakes! I’ve ordered many cakes from here over the years, and they always go above and beyond. The cakes are not only beautifully made but absolutely delicious. The staff is incredibly helpful and always ensures a great experience. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just a sweet treat, The French Gourmet never disappoints. Highly recommend!

Val G.

The French Gourmet has an adorable and quaint atmosphere. I have been going there for at least 10 years! it is my neighborhood and local favorite place to enjoy desserts. I've bought cakes for many occasions and they are always beautiful and delicious! I've also enjoyed their cake slices and many of their pastries. The service from behind the pastry counter has always been inviting. I haven't dined in yet but I've heard their food is delicious. I understand they will be permanently closing their doors before 2026. I received this news with great sadness. So, I will be dining there and I will be popping in to have more cake slices because the French Gourmet will be sorely missed!!! If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out! Pop in and enjoy it while you still can.

marjon F.

My boyfriend found this place at random while we were looking for restaurants in North pb. I give him so much credit for finding this place, because it is beyond adorable! I haven't really had the chance to explore this area, considering I lived in PB in Mission Beach for the last few years. It's definitely a Hidden Gem, more of a warm, cozy, local type of vibe. Inside the restaurant, you will immediately see a bakery, offering a variety of cakes cookies and pastries. We did our best to resist ourselves to not purchase something before we eat dinner. To the left is the restaurant, entered through tons of bottles of wine. The ambiance inside is adorable. They did a wonderful job of painting French Vineyards, to make you feel like you're an old French winery. They also have an outside patio if you prefer to sit outside. It was slightly chilly last night, so we sat inside, I also wanted to get the full ambiance field.
Enjoyment of our experience did not stop here. The service was phenomenal! I think that's the first time I've ever described service as phenomenal. The hostess was super friendly, she was also running the bakery, so I was really impressed with her hospitality skills. Our server was just as cheerful, informative, and attentive to us. We ordered a variety of dishes, including some cocktails. We ordered the escargot, and the pork belly brussel sprouts as starters. I ordered the Cucumber cooler as a cocktail as well as a diet coke. I ordered the rack of lamb with scalloped potatoes, and my boyfriend ordered the flame young. It is also a lot of food! I definitely took a box with my leftovers home. Before we left, we ordered some pastries and cookies at the bakery, which I am planning to go back tomorrow to pick some more pastries up on my way to my mom's house. I will definitely be returning customer.

Brittany W.

We are visiting from Ohio and stopped in for a quick breakfast before heading to the airport. We loved the food in Paris so much so we always love trying different restaurants to remind us of our time there! We tried several bakery items and they were all great! The bakery team took great care of us and our 9 month old on Sat. March 1st. Special shout out to Yvonne (I hope remembered that correctly!) for being so attentive to our needs!

Thomas J. N. R.

The French Gourmet and I have worked together for decades, because long before having them cater my Big Block Realty Gratitude Gatherings (for my real estate business), I was a wedding DJ that worked many San Diego events with them.
So, I can share insights as both a hiring party as a REALTOR® and as an associate-vendor at many high-end weddings and events as a retired pro-DJ; they have amazing food, service and customer care!

A special shout out to Jennifer Sutherland who helps me coordinate the menu and equipment needed each year (2021 & 2022), as well as a big high-five 🙌🏻 to Corey, who was our onsite coordinator and chef. The team really did a great job and our huge bonus was having all our guests rave about the food and Christmas décor, which Corey played a big role in providing.

I consider the French Gourmet an integral part of my annual Gratitude Gathering team; they help me thank my best clients, service providers and networking partners each year with a stellar event! The French Gourmet is a class act!

On December 12, 2024, we celebrated our third consecutive Annual Gratitude Gathering party, beautifully catered by The French Gourmet. Once again, we had the pleasure of working with Jennifer—who is fantastic! Additionally, Charlie and the on-site event team, including Jeff I and Ben L, were incredibly professional and accommodating.

As always, the menu, decor, and setup were exceptional! Each year, our guests ask, 'Who catered this?' and I'm proud to remind them, 'Just like last year—the best! The French Gourmet!'

Nicola F.

I absolutely LOVE the French Gourmet. The food is absolutely amazing and the staff is super friendly and helpful. I wasn’t sure what drink to get so I had the bartender surprise me and it was bomb! I also love that they have this cute outdoor area so you can bring your doggie. We’ll be back!

Jose C.

Ooh La, La! We ordered a bread appetizer that was the BEST bread ever. The croissant so flaky, cheese very sweet & chocolate chip roll tasty. We also got a bread basket w soft butter. We had an awesome salad w a poached egg & potatoes. We also had delicious cooked veggies in a tomato paste.

Anna W.

We stumbled on this place and totally had a great afternoon. He ordered the coffee which was traditional French and delicious, and I ordered the bloody Mary. I like mine mild and they accommodated! It had just the right amount of celery seed probably one of the best bloody Mary’s I’ve ever had (and I’ve had a few 😂). They brought out French bread, which was exactly what you expect from a French bread, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with sweet cream butte. In addition, we ordered dessert. He ordered the tiramisu, excellent flavor and I ordered the marzipan raspberry cake. Perfect blend of almond marzipan with fresh raspberry filling. The cake was perfectly baked, not too dry not too moist. We will definitely go back again for brunch or dinner at the menu looked wonderful. Great music, service was impeccable and the atmosphere delightful! I highly recommend The French Gourmet.