Le Saint Honore

Based on their average google rating I have to believe I got them on an off day. But man, this was a disappointment. Saturday morning, prime time, the pastries did not taste fresh. Not flaky, not soft or crispy, just kinda sad, like they just came out of the fridge. They were pretty but did not live up to it. The person helping me didn't seem to know anything about the pastries or the menu. Two pastries and a small latte was $18, and was absolutely not worth it. I usually go to Chaupain, and I will be going back there next time.

Easily the Best Eclairs found anywhere so far!!! Always a joy to savor such unique fresh made quality pastries, breakfasts and treats🏆 Thank you for the wonderfully delicious continuous experiences, and notably the courteous kind hospitality of Basel!🎉

We absolutely recommend this place. The bakery items were really good, and they warm them up for us. The coffee was really good too. The quiche was amazing and creamy, we didn’t even know it came with a salad. The menu has a variety of things to choose from. The employee and the owner are super nice. They were very welcoming and helpful. They mentioned that they assist to multiple farmers markets in SoCal. The place has a beautiful aesthetic, organization, and the background music really gives your experience here a final touch.

We ordered the croissant bateau, cinnamon roll, butter croissant, chocolate pistachio croissant, and omelette, and breakfast burrito. Every bite of everything was so fresh, delicious, moist, just amazing. The price was not bad for great quality food. Glad we found this place we will come back when we're in the area.

Best Coffee Shop in Dana point. We come from San Diego and the customer service it’s outstanding, the owner and Candy are super friendly & kind. I will be coming back here for sure. We love the place

Le Saint Honore is a hidden gem! Every bite tastes like it was made with love and the freshest ingredients—flaky pastries, soft breads, and irresistible sweets that melt in your mouth. The coffee is rich, aromatic, and perfectly brewed, making it the ideal pairing for any treat. Best of all, Manou’s warm, attentive service makes every visit feel like coming home. A must-visit for anyone who appreciates quality and care in every detail. I was pleasantly surprised by a very special someone who took me to this bakery on my Birthday weekend, and I got to try one of everything. Highly recommended!

A cute little dessert spot!!! We loved all our drinks and pastries we chose!! I had the White chocolate latte & the crème brule. It was sooo delicious!! My friends chose the iced matcha & hot matcha & my other friend got the Lavender latte. Service was wonderful!! Thank you for all the recommendations!! She was such a sweet server!! Parking was also pretty easy!!

Like a trip to Paris! Incredible pastries as well as coffee! Probably good that it's 90 minutes from us. Otherwise we'd be visiting here nearly every day. Have not found anything that wasn't superb! We love this place!!

This is a wonderful place. I am so happy to see it doing so well. There is so much to be excited about here. I came here for the almond croissant - perfectly flaky and loved the almond filling. Another time I visited and got the asparagus and mushroom quiche. I had heard about the spinach version on Tik Tok and had to give it a try. It lived up fully to my expectations. I loved everything about it. I have also been here for the coffee and it is delicious. They use Illy coffee so it feels like you're in France. My only critique is that they only had one server working. I understand it is a small space and it's not always busy but when there is a line it can be a little bit of a wait. Stellar service though! I saw someone order one of the sandwiches and it looked A grade.

Tiny 6$ cappuccino made with little to no effort. The frothed milk was basically bubbles. Nothing special about their pastry A rip-off type of cafe

We ordered the Apple Danish and Cinnamon Roll which were both very good, We loved the "sugar crystals" or whatever it is on top of the Cinnamon Roll we wish the Danish had more of them!! Apple Danish - 8.5/10 Cinnamon Roll - 10/10 The service was very good the lady was sweet and gave us our order so that's always a bonus. :) 10/10 The restaurant was really cute and small nicely decorated and very clean so can't go wrong there would definitely take people here and you should check it out!

They have an impressive selection of pastries with a variety of flavors. They have also sourdough bread, french, and other loaves. We tried the raisin croissant, pistachio croissant, baguette, and quiche, which were all good. Even when they weren't crispy by the time we purchased them, which were at the San Juan Capistrano farmers market where we found them on a Friday.

This was a cute little bakery and cafe with some good pastry options! I got the pistachio cream croissant that was perfectly filled and the hot coco which was not too sweet but had a rich chocolatey taste. Such a good stop for a cold morning by the beach.

Tout ce que je peux dire, c'est WOW! I got there about 20 minutes after they opened. Lots to choose from! What do I want? I ordered a plain croissant, pan au chocolat, croissant à la pistache, et une touche de cannelle. Each one was delicious! Baked in that traditional way that is French! Flaky....buttery...sooooo good! I do suggest going early so you won't have to hassle with parking. There are spaces in front, but also parking in the back of The Row. The young woman was friendly for it being so early. They have some nice tables in front. Next time I will have to try the breads! Merci Le Saint Honore!

This is a small French bakery in an unexpected location (in an upscale strip mall next to a pizza shop). Their selection of baked goods is not extensive but what they have is gorgeous. Aside from sweet items like chocolate croissants and tarts, they also have quiches, beautiful loaves of bread, and baguettes. They also had fresh kefir cheese in a little refrigerator, if that grabs you. We only tried a Nutella croissant and it was very nice. It probably would have been better (and fresher) earlier in the day but it was still obviously high quality. Our coffee drinks were fine. I wouldn't call them extra special. Come here, and perhaps come early, for bread and other baked goods and treats. Seating inside and out, and plenty of free parking behind the building.

I found this place on Yelp and stopped by during a mini road trip to Escondido. Yay for a free parking lot. The food was plated beautifully! That being said, it didn't taste as good as it looked but was still good. I got the spinach quiche (which was served with baguette slices and a salad) and a croissant bateau (with swiss creme in the middle) and both were good but not amazing. Both were $21.28 (I think with a 15% tip included). They have some cute small tables inside and outside to sit at. The quiche was very creamy inside and has a soft cheese taste. I liked the crust and it was the right amount of salty but could have used a touch more flavor. The salad and baguette slices were fresh and tasty. I would have liked the salad in a bowl so the balsamic dressing didn't get on the quiche (those flavors didn't combine well). The pastries all looked so incredible it was hard to decide! I went with the recommended Croissant Bateau and it was good, not too sweet, but didn't taste that fresh. Like maybe it was made the day before or out for hours. I've had some amazing croissants in LA so my croissant standards are high now! Service was fine - not super friendly but not u friendly - if I was in the area I'd go back and try something else - there's plenty of other things that look great on the menu!

For such a small bakery, I really appreciate the variety and tartlets. They have a convenient parking lot behind the stores and are very close to the beach. We ordered the cappuccino and croissant sandwich. Their lunch servings are available for breakfast as well. The drink was served quickly and the breakfast/lunch was house made. Outdoor seating was nice with the marble tables.

Great coffee and bakery! Went on a rainy morning for coffee. So delightful! Excellent pastries and service.

The croissants are amazing.. flaky and buttery.. reminds of bakery in Paris. A little bit on the pricey side.

Went for a morning snack and found a gem! We ordered the kouign amann, raspberry fruit parfait and a coffee. Pastry was fresh, tasty, baked to perfection and high quality. Coffee was delicious. Fruit parfait was the best my wife has ever had. Service was slow as they appeared understaffed. But it was well worth it. Definitely repeat.

Stopped in for a couple hot drinks before heading out to the pier. Location is on PCH and there is street parking right in front if you're lucky, as well as a small parking lot nearby. Employee was friendly; and the cafe was cute & inviting, with seating both inside and outside. They had a variety of both sweet and savory items, and it was difficult to choose as everything looked so tempting! I opted for a French vanilla latte and a spinach & feta croissant and my husband had the white mocha latte and a jalapeño cream cheese croissant. My latte was piping hot, not overly sweet and definitely perfect for this chilly evening. Both croissants were buttery, flaky and delicious.

Cute little French bakery by the beach off PCH in Dana Point. We stopped by early on a Sunday morning and had our pick of the goodies. I got the cinnamon twist and the pistachio croissant. So flaky, so yummy, ugh! I do wish the pistachio cream was a little more evenly distributed but it was still delish. The cinnamon twist was delightful as well, not quite as flaky but still yummy. And my husband loved his Nutella banana croissant. There were a few tables inside and a few on the patio to enjoy that early morning ocean breeze. We're not in Dana Point often so I don't know that I'll be back soon but would be worth trying again if I were!

Le Saint Honore is a hidden gem! Every bite tastes like it was made with love and the freshest ingredients--flaky pastries, soft breads, and irresistible sweets that melt in your mouth. The coffee is rich, aromatic, and perfectly brewed, making it the ideal pairing for any treat. Best of all, Manou's warm, attentive service makes every visit feel like coming home. A must-visit for anyone who appreciates quality and care in every detail. I was pleasantly surprised by a very special someone who took me to this bakery on my Birthday weekend. The ambiance is great and it is easy to have a conversation. Highly recommended!

A cute little dessert spot!!! We loved all our drinks and pastries we chose!! I had the White chocolate latte & the crème brule. It was sooo delicious!! My friends chose the iced matcha & hot matcha & my other friend got the Lavender latte. Service was wonderful!! Thank you for all the recommendations!! She was such a sweet server!! Parking was also pretty easy!!

We have been by a few times, get there early as they do have a small supply of pastries and sell out quickly. The custard filled chocolate croissants were AMAZING, excellent custard and chocolate. The chocolate almond croissants were TERRIBLE, very little if any chocolate or almond paste, more of a regular croissant dusted with powdered sugar and a few almond flakes.

Good caffeine and sugar intakes, will be coming back for the beignets soon since they were out when we came. They got bread options too like banana bread etec.

Simping for baked goods. Le Saint Honore is the sweetest pastry shop in Dana Point. I was visiting Dana Point for a nearby wedding and wanted to pregrame with some pastries. My order consisted of their mushroom, leeks, and asparagus quiche, as well as a raspberry tart. Both items were delicious, but their tart surpassed my expectations. It was the perfect mix of crust to dough. The raspberry was also so ripe and tasty. This eatery offers a number of seats for inside dinners, as well as a small patio along PCH. Since we visited later in the day, the kitchen was closed and they were out of a number of their bestsellers. Highly recommend starting off your day here instead!

Stopped in to pick up some pastries and picked up a couple of fruit tarts ($8 each). The tarts were lovely, filled with custard and topped with sweet juicy fruit. Best of all, they were not too sweet!. Look forward to returning and trying their croissants and quiche!

The best place for pastries and quick breakfast in Dana Point! Not only do they have a huge selection of sweet baked goods, they also have amazing savory options. My friend and I ordered a chocolate almond croissant and a ham + cheese quiche which were both perfect. Our server Basil was so lovely!! He asked if we wanted our pastry and quiche split in half- which was so helpful and appreciated. He also checked in on us later. He alone made us decide that Le Saint Honore is our new fave spot! Highly recommend trying here for a cute place to catch up with friends and eat good food :)

Update*** Walked in to grab a few things for our anniversary and this place is still making the goods! Excellent service and the authentic pastries are unreal! The ham and Swiss croissant with everything bagel seasoning was 5

Cute small French bakery with all the standards including baguettes, loafs, quiches and omelets. I ordered a spinach quiche from the display case and 10 minutes later it was delivered to me hot on a real plate with a fresh side salad and bread slices. I had to deduct one star for too much salt (hard to get salt perfect in a quiche) and the crust seemed more like croissant pastry than a short crust normally used for a heavy quiche like this. I will return to try their other items. The baguette I bought was perfect!

We tried a few different croissants- the raspberry, and the pistachio were both amazing- grabbed a roll of french bread too!

This bakery is amazing!! While enjoying our favorite pizza, we could see patrons smiling with delight while delving into their treats, of course, we had to check it out. The blueberry custard Danish was beyond description and the fresh baguette tasted like no other I've ever had! We tried an assortment of items and all of them were so delicious! You must try this little gem ~

This is a very small bakery. One person working as cashier and barista. Went this morning and got a ham & cheese and a raspberry croissant. Croissants were just ok. Nothing to rave about. I don't understand the 4.7 rating.

This little French cafe and bakery is a gem. Definitely will come back for their breakfast and a perfect breakfast or lunch spot to bring guests when in town. My husband and I enjoyed the Mushroom Quiche and Pistachio Tart! The Quiche came with a side of greens, French bread, and olive oil. Such perfect combination. The Pistachio Tart was nicely made. Not the kind of creamy or fudge texture. It was soft and moist. The display around the cafe is simple and comfortable. However they were nearly out of croissants when we got there at lunchtime. But they have a wall of good breads for sale. The menu has a variety of options from coffees, savory and sweet foods. There are additional seating available in front of the restaurant. The service is friendly and accommodating.

I was expecting a bit more given all the good reviews, but I wasn't really overly impressed. Service was good and friendly and there is a nice vibe inside with French tunes playing. There is some nice seating on the patio looking out on PCH. Croissant-kind of meh. I would have expected a more crispy, infinitely layered and flaky croissant like you might find in Paris, but such was not the case. This croissant was serviceable, but I can't say a whole lot more beyond that. The kougin anan was sweet, flaky, and chewy all at the same time, like it should be, but it wasn't anything out of this world. I would like to go back to try their quiche and omelettes, but I'm not rushing. You're only as good as your last meal.

This place is a jewel of a place. Superb pastries and food. They also serve quality coffee drinks.

Came here two days in a row while staying in Dana Point. Coffee was really good and served hot just how I like it. The baked goods are incredible, had the fruit cream croissant, chocolate croissant, chocolate tart, crème brûlée, ham and cheese crepe and avocado toast between the three of us. All were so good. Service is friendly

the service here was really next level, everyone was superrr accommodating and gave such a happy vibe for an early morning !! the pastries were sOOO good as ive been craving to go back !! thank you basil and everyone for giving us such an incredible first experience, will definitely come back to try other items !! // cinnamon twist- different from other twists ive had as this one was very soft // almond chocolate croissant- had a perfect ratio of almond paste and chocolate. the almond paste was so tasty !! // nutella banana croissant- ABSOLUTE STAR OF THE SHOW FOR MY FRIENDS AND I, the fresh bananas and nutella was so YUMMYYY !! a definite must try if you love nutella !!

a lot of options of great bakery items! very yummy and aesthetically pleasing too, got the pistachio croissant and fruit custard croissant, the custard was very delicious! fruits were fresh. worker was really sweet and nice, definitely recommend!

Cute little French place that has French pastries, and coffee also has quiche. The service was excellent, especially from Basil. Basil was very nice and patience answered all the questions and was very helpful. He gave an outstanding customer service. The pistachio latte is amazing. The croissant tastes delicious.

Love this spot! They have a wide selection of different sweet and savory pastries all of which look amazing. The ham and cheese croissant was delicious, and I loved the everything bagel seasoning on top. Will definitely be coming back to try a sweet pastry next time!

This is a very cute little French bakery on PCH next to Vibe Cafe. They don't have and gluten free pastries but they do have a chocolate loaf which looked interesting. They are open from 6 am-6 pm so I'm looking forward to having breakfast here and enjoying the cappuccino and yogurt parfaits with toms of berries!

This is what I found when I looked up the meaning of "Le Saint Honore"  a pastry dessert named for the French patron saint of bakers and pastry chefs, Saint Honoré or Honoratus (d. 600 AD), Bishop of Amiens, and we local residents are now able to "honor" the chef and owner of this great new pastry/restaurant store in Dana Point. I have 3-4 meals there and each time the service was so nice and the food was so good. First the Bacon Quiche is perhaps the best Quiche I have had in the area. The pastries are all so wonderful and the last time I visited I had the French Toast and as the other items it was so good. Do yourself a favor (but perhaps not your waist line) and get over the Le Saint Honore and enjoy some really fine food

Ran in to get a latte while waiting for our food from another restaurant. Once I saw the beautiful selection of the pastries, I added two to my order. The cinnamon pastry I got was absolutely delicious! Friendly and fast service, I had my latte in no time. This place is awesome!

A year or so ago, I dropped by this cute little cafe, on he way to pick up a pizza at a nearby pie shop, hoping they had some pastries for my mother. Today, I'm a regular customer (at leas three times a month! The blueberry muffins are Mom's favorite, but she says their authentic eclairs are better than anywhere locally. We've enjoyed their creme brulee; cinnamon rolls, cheese blueberry danish, and more. Can't say enough about their service and attitude.

I was so excited to have a french bakery in town ,unfortunetly it was only ok. The customer service was extremely friendly but very slow for a grab and go place. It took about 15 minutes with only 2 customers in front of us who also only got pastries. The pastry was fresh and very pretty, the taste was fair. We got the pistachio Crescent flaky but filled with a vanilla pudding making it wet and mushy and Kouign-aman should of been crunchy and flaky but it was soft. The place is cute with a few tables inside and out. Was a little dissappointed.

I needed a quick bite, so I got a slice of quiche. It was so good that I got a croissant. The croissant was excellent, so I had to get a pistachio croissant as well. Since I try to watch carbs, I stopped there and took a baguette to go. I'll come back for a mini date with my significant other!

DEFINITELY WOULD RECOMMEND!! The croissant I had was so delicious and full of filling inside, I was definitely not expecting the amount of filling inside because it's more than other places. It's worth the price and everyone is really sweet and kind. I will definitely be recommending to friends and family!

12/10 would recommend! We stumbled across this cafe shortly before they closed and were so impressed with everything! The decor is so adorable and pleasant, and we loved that they are pet friendly. We ordered a hot chocolate, pistachio croissant, and apple danish - all soooo incredibly delicious. I am normally a savory pastry gal but this pistachio croissant is easily top 5 all time faves!! It's not too sweet, textures are AMAZING, and I could easily eat this daily without regret. Basil was super friendly and kind, and he shared that the pastries are made with real French butter which explains why they are so amazing! Needless to say, we can't wait to come back.

I came in for baked pastries but now planning on returning to try the quiche and refrigerated desserts. Pistachio latte- Lilly espresso, milk of choice and pistachio syrup was basic but yummy. Pistachio twist- flaky pastry with yummy pistachio filling and pistachio crumbs balanced perfectly with latte. Sweet and filling. I ate half. Loved the decor and fresh peony flowers.

Amazing food and service, Neila is has very good costumer service. Greeted me with a big smile, doesn't look like she hates her job, and while I was eating I realized she is just great at her job greeting costumer with smiles and keeping the area clean. She also makes really good matcha. Better than community goods in LA. A suggestion would be if they added cream cold foam option for their drinks. It would definitely be 6/5 stars in that case. Love it here definitely recommend.

Awesome Quiche & Coffee drinks, it was fairly quiet when we arrived & then thr crowds come right before closing & she was alone & short handed, but handled it all extremely well, calmly, professional & very kind too. We'll definitely be back soon!!

Update - returned a few times and enjoyed the baked items. All were great! I think my first experience was a fluke. Very nice people and I'll be back for coffee and bakery goods. I really wanted to like this place more - and I'll have to give it a second chance because the coffee was very good... but the food was disappointing. Next time I go I'll try the baked items as that seems to be their thing. The avocado toast looked good - but the bread tasted like it was old, dry, lacking flavor. But, one bad dish/experience shouldn't be the final word on a place. The baked goods looked great - I will try them next time.

What a lovely and delicious little gem of a place. Thoroughly enjoyed our Ham & cheese croissant as well as all the beautiful pastries and breakfast sandwich. Fresh breads too! Love it!

What a great addition to the Dana Point food scene! This is a French inspired cafe where you'll find everything from freshly baked bread and pastries to pistacho lattes and French onion soup. Pros - AMAZING service. We went on a Thursday around 10am and the guy that helped us was friendly and attentive. - Everything tasted amazing. The breakfast burrito was hearty yet not greasy. The cinnamon twist was warmed to perfection. - I enjoyed the modern, cute and clean vibe - Easy street parking as well as some in the back Cons - Not exactly a major con but be mindful that this place is small, so while they do have WiFi, it might not be the best cafe to work! Overall, I high recommend this spot. Especially if it's for a quick bite or a place to pastries to bring to a party or work Thank you to the Le Saint Honore team!

Stopped by for some coffee and dessert. The strawberry custard tart was great, not too sweet and fresh tasting fruit. Very friendly service, clean restroom and seating outside. Got some chocolate chip cookies to go. Great place!