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Douce France

Café, Bakery, and Coffee Shop$$$$

Palo Alto

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Douce France

8.7^/10

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"skip Peets and Hobees"(2 Tips)
"Can't go wrong with the pastries, sweet or savory."(22 Tips)
"Lavazza double expresso - the best on the Peninsula"(7 Tips)
"Great place to work."(6 Tips)

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chai lattes
healthy salads
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good for a quick meal
outdoor seating
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Rustem FeyzkhanovSeptember 26, 2016
Very good almond croissant and friendly atmosphere.
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LeirdaApril 17, 2014
Have the decently sized, delicious Croque Madame and a double latte, drop the buck 25 out of $15 in the tip jar, and grab the cinzano table outside. You wont regret it.
Amanda S.March 17, 2017
Been here 25+ times
All their pastries are delicious. I Ted to come back to the Nutella croissant and chocolate dipped croissant.
Tom MaxwellJune 13, 2020
eat outside. get the french onion soup and this beer from french canada
Oren DobronskyOctober 28, 2014
All pastries are great. I love the croason with turkey, cheese and pesto sauce
Mona DAugust 21, 2016
Cute little cafe with French pastries and crêpes. Its salmon filled crepe is especially delicious.
Rafael QMay 5, 2011
Everything is EXCELLENT! Try the Millennium Salad with real "Buffalo" Mozzarella. FREE WIFI. Real French people. Trais Bon!
KarlaNovember 1, 2012
Been here 10+ times
A nice alternative to running into Starbucks, Pete's or even Philz. Can't go wrong with the pastries, sweet or savory.
Abhinav MouliMay 13, 2018
Great for breakfast and brunch. The crepes and avocado toast are nicely done.
Terry AndersonMarch 17, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Amazing spinach quiche and super fresh mixed green salads. Love the champagne dressing, too!
Guilherme ChapiewskiJanuary 20, 2015
The Macaroons are just incredible. Very soft, fresh and tasty.
Marissa CuiAugust 7, 2014
Great place to work. Fast wifi. Gets crowded so get here early.
MarcosJune 1, 2015
Very good coffee shop/bakery with good breakfast menu.
Scott DunlapMay 2, 2011
Been here 10+ times
If you're near, skip Peets and Hobees and get yummy espresso and the best pastries in town. Fast wifi too.
Brian BulkowskiFebruary 21, 2015
Authentically french. Coffee, coissants, pannini, small cafe tables.
Sofia UzDecember 3, 2017
Really nice, eat outside.
Diane ChangJanuary 3, 2014
Everything we tried was great. However, found the chocolate mousse way too sweet.
Natalia GorevaJune 2, 2013
Amazing cappuccino and biscotti! Eclair was very stale though.
Sarah KDecember 28, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Amazing crêpes + free WiFi. Nabe fave for over 10 yrs. Victor is the best!
Matthias JanochaJuly 15, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Pastries are heavenly, but get your coffee from peets around the corner. Much better.
Veronica de la MoraJuly 17, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Everything is good. Can't go wrong.
Noam "N.G." GordonJuly 17, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Great stuff, and you feel like you in Europe!
GlendaOctober 20, 2012
Great soups, great pastries, perfect cappuccino!
Renee BudakSeptember 15, 2017
The croissants are delicious.
Karine HsuJune 27, 2016
Ask for a ham and cheese croissant heated up
Lenny LesserJuly 27, 2015
Good sandwiches with a French accent. Viva La Tour!
Brett BullingtonMay 22, 2020
Been here 100+ times
The onion soup is good!
Rani MochdieOctober 21, 2011
Been here 5+ times
love their breakfast sandwich (croissant) and chocolate croissant
Ariel ZachDecember 7, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Atmosphere, pastry
Noam "N.G." GordonJanuary 13, 2012
Been here 50+ times
French music.. Try the cappuccino, it's is sooo good!
Zach HamedMay 26, 2013
The single best Chai Latte I've ever had. Ever.
Rachel MurrayJanuary 5, 2011
A slice of perfect heaven on earth. It's all good, but Chai latte is magical.
Malek KaciJanuary 3, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great Cafe place, great service... Too bad they all Barca fan! ...lol
Diane AbundabarFebruary 21, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The jam filled croissants are delectable.
Loree DraudeMarch 26, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Yummy galettes, pan du chocolate and good lattes. Free wifi. Still trying to drum up enough courage to order in French.
Chris KantarjievApril 23, 2011
Been here 100+ times
The lemon cookies are a perfect blend of sweet, tart, and chocolate.
Chris EnglishOctober 5, 2014
Everything
S TurnerNovember 10, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Breakfast sandwich is very good. 2 eggs on freshly made croissant or baguette.
XianJuly 20, 2015
Good for brunch!
Sally StarAugust 5, 2014
Delicious croissants
Noam "N.G." GordonJuly 17, 2014
Been here 50+ times
The coffee beans can be so much better... PLEASE...
Elizabeth DoughertyJanuary 28, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Have your quiche warmed up.
Matthias JanochaSeptember 14, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Best nutella sandwiches ever!
John ChangescuJanuary 21, 2015
Croissants
Horst SimonJuly 17, 2010
Lavazza double expresso - the best on the Peninsula
Noam "N.G." GordonAugust 20, 2010
Been here 50+ times
The vegie soup is good and sooooo healthy!
Amy YuanJanuary 14, 2011
The best chocolate croissants!
Spencer SchoebenSeptember 10, 2009
Been here 25+ times
I always get the Buferella. it's very good.
Kevin ElliottAugust 3, 2009
Been here 5+ times
try the Affligem Blond Belgian ale. $3.50 but light and refreshing
Nadav GurMarch 20, 2010
If you're here, ping me, I may come down to join you.

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