I love traveling and among my favorite things about wandering through the streets of a foreign country is happening upon a delicious little bakery. For starters, it is total eye candy – all those too-pretty-to-be-real pastries filling the case. Then there is the smell… Oh, the smell of fresh carby goodness. And of course, the agony of the choice – let’s be honest, choices, plural – before sinking my teeth into the obviously fresh amazingness. It all just adds to the experience of traveling. Fortunately, for those days when you want to fly to Europe but can’t, there is a little French bakery in Del Mar, CA, that will make you feel like you have.
Paris en Rose Bakery and Cafe opened its doors in the San Diego town of Del Mar in March 2023 to great acclaim.
The chef and owner of this Paris-inspired bakery was actually born in Morocco but spent years in Paris before coming to Southern California. Her baking expertise began as a young girl and was honed through baking courses with renowned bakers in France and California.
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Bringing a touch of Paris to the Golden State, the desserts and pastries here - both sweet and savory - are made by hand, not in a factory, using the finest butter and organic flour imported from France.
Not everything at Paris en Rose is sweet or fruity. A variety of fresh savory Danishes are made using local and seasonal flavors. You can also buy traditional baguettes, olive bread, and other fresh loaves.
If you can bear to turn your back on the pastry case (most likely after you have placed your order), you will find a little French épicerie (market) with imported products like cookies, candies, jams, and juices. Are we sure we are still in SoCal?
The sweet coastal town of Del Mar is just perfect for this bakery. Even the view from inside sweeps you away a bit. This cute little plaza in Del Mar makes it easy to imagine you are in a little European town.
You don’t have to go to Paris to enjoy French pastries, so what are you waiting for? Find out more about this lovely little bakery, including menu, hours, etc. on the Paris en Rose website. Why not indulge your sweet tooth and your wanderlust at the same time? Spend the weekend in Del Mar at the European-inspired L’Augberge Del Mar.
