Patisserie Melanie

"Led by Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef Melanie Dunn, the artisanal bakery sits in the heart of North Park. The breakfast menu includes French dishes like quiche Lorraine, croissants, and kouign-amann, an addictively crispy caramelized pastry." - Helen I. Hwang, Candice Woo

"A former cottage business turned full-fledged bakery and cafe in North Park whose high-demand baked goods range from buttery viennoiseries like pistachio croissants and kouign-amann to delicate canneles and macarons. Its just-launched dinner service includes French bistro classics like coq au vin, boeuf Bourgignon, and île flottante." - Candice Woo

"The North Park cafe, run by a graduate of the patisserie program at Le Cordon Bleu, specializes in French pastries. Check out the sweet and savory diamond pastries and lemon meringue croissants available on Thursdays." - Helen I. Hwang

"Place a custom order at Patisserie Melanie for Easter brunch at home. Specializing in authentic French pastries, Chef Melanie is known for baking some of the best croissants and kougn-amanns in San Diego. New for spring are her Garden Macaron Collection, which include elderflower, poppy, rose and violet. More spring pastries will be announced soon. Patisserie Melanie is open Wednesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Quantities are limited, so place your special order for Easter by calling (619) 677-2132 or emailing Melanie@PatisserieMelanie.com" - Jackie Bryant

"North Park’s charming French bakery has expanded beyond the morning hours to offer lunch and happy hour menus overseen by chef Anthony Bruno (The French Laundry, Café Chloe) with dinner service on the horizon. Running from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, the happy hour specials include a burger called Le Royale with cheese, featuring a blend of chuck, short rib, and brisket for the beef patty and a topping of brûléed Gruyère and Laphroiag-caramelized onions. There’s also a cheese and charcuterie plate as well as deals on beer and wine." - Candice Woo