Little Frenchie

"Step into this adorable European-style bistro in Coronado for brunch with a French bend. Here, executive chef Matt Sramek (Bouchon) bakes house-made pastries, like cronuts and cruffins, in seasonal flavors that rotate monthly. Classics include herb omelets, Nutella crepes, Benedicts, egg-topped croque madams, moules frites, and jambon sandwiches. Sip on a cappuccino or indulge in a mimosa, bellini, or spritz. The restaurant opens every morning at 9 a.m., including New Year’s Day, though it’ll close earlier than usual at 8 p.m." - Helen I. Hwang, Candice Woo

"The European-styled bistro in Coronado features bruleed French toast, smoked salmon tartine, and cronuts in seasonal flavors. To make breakfast more special at this Michelin-recognized restaurant, indulge in their Le Parisian hot chocolate made with Valrhona chocolate and Chantilly cream." - Helen I. Hwang, Candice Woo

"This European-style bistro has become a neighborhood favorite, serving Provencal classics using seasonal ingredients from local purveyors. Menu highlights include escargots, duck l’orange, bouillabaisse, and moules frites, paired with wines from California and France. Grab a prepared Parisian picnic basket with wine and bistro delights for a sunset nosh or concert." - Helen I. Hwang

"As if idyllic Coronado Island didn't have you at hello, Little Frenchie comes along to steal your heart. This quaint space grabs you from the very beginning as you catch sight of that counter displaying a tempting lineup of cheeses, freshly baked baguettes and silver buckets of wine. Red leather banquettes and black-and-white cityscapes—it's Paris transported to Southern California. The menu matches the mood, with its familiar favorites and tried-and-true classics such as Benedicts, crêpes, mussels and more. At night, the menu expands to include heartier entrées, and suggested wine pairings. French onion soup, that beautiful mess of a delight, is spot on and the fruit tart goes beyond basic, elevating a typically humble dessert." - Michelin Inspector

"This quaint space grabs you from the very beginning as you catch sight of that counter displaying a tempting lineup of cheeses, freshly baked baguettes and silver buckets of wine. The menu matches the mood, with its familiar favorites and tried-and-true classics such as Benedicts, crêpes, mussels and more." - The MICHELIN Guide