Welcome to Le Marais Bakery
At Le Marais Bakery, nestled in Mill Valley, California, the essence of authentic French baking comes to life. Founded with a passion for traditional French cuisine, this charming bakery offers an array of delightful options, from flaky croissants to rich breakfast dishes. Each bite evokes the streets of Paris, making it a haven for those seeking quality and ambiance in equal measure. Guests rave about the exceptional service, cozy environment, and generous brunch offerings. With signature dishes like the Croissant Egg Sandwich and Parisian Flan, Le Marais invites patrons to savor a taste of France without ever leaving home.
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250 A, E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941 Hotline: (415) 888-3695
Welcome to Le Marais Bakery, a charming French bakery located at 250 A, E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA. Known for its authentic Parisian flavors and delightful ambiance, this bakery is not just a place to eat – it’s an experience that transports you straight to the streets of France.
At Le Marais Bakery, the essence of French culinary tradition is beautifully encapsulated in every dish. The menu offers a variety of breakfast and brunch options that cater to all palates. Highlights include:
- Florentine Omelette: A heavenly combination of organic farm eggs, spinach, white mushrooms, and parmesan served with a side salad at just $17.
- Brunch for Two: This generously portioned meal includes yogurt, granola, seasonal fruits, scrambled eggs, avocado, and a choice of pastries for just $36.
- Croissant Egg Sandwich: Featuring ham and gruyère along with fresh arugula and harissa, this sandwich is a must-try for $18.
Customers rave about the pastries as well, with offerings such as the Parisian Flan at $7 and their signature chocolate almond croissant. One visitor, Sophie C., noted the delightful cinnamon bun and croissants, declaring them “delicious but not quite exceptional.” While some pastries might have varying reviews, their attention to detail and use of quality ingredients shines through.
What makes Le Marais Bakery a standout is its inviting ambiance. With high ceilings, hardwood floors, and ample natural light, it’s the perfect spot to relax, work, or entertain guests. The friendly staff enhances the experience, echoing the warmth of traditional French hospitality. Many visitors have remarked on the bakery's bustling atmosphere, making it wise to make reservations, especially during peak hours.
The reviews all highlight a common thread: Le Marais Bakery is more than just food; it’s about creating memories. The delightful union of flavors, combined with a cozy, European-style setting, makes it an unmissable destination in Mill Valley. Be it enjoying a leisurely breakfast or indulging in a decadent pastry, each visit feels special.
Whether you’re a local or a traveler craving a taste of France, make sure to stop by Le Marais Bakery. It promises a delightful culinary journey that will linger in your memory long after the last bite.
This is truly authentic French food. Save the airfare to Paris. Not kidding! I recommend La Marais as an excellent location to entertain Guests from France.
A very cutesy cafe - lovely grand ambiance and a plethora of drinks and pastries to choose from. The indoors was absolutely beautiful, it felt very European. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating! We ordered the cinnamon bun, almond and chocolate croissant, and the pain aux raisin. The cinnamon bun was delicious, perfectly layered and had a wonderfully caramelized bottom. I do wish there was a bit more cinnamon sugar, but ah well! The chocolate almond croissant and the pain aux raisin didn't blow me away. My sister compared the flavor of the base croissant dough to the croissant dough at Costco, which isn't bad, but it didn't blow us away. The almond chocolate croissant had amazing marzipan, but some of the croissant dough seemed underbaked. The pain aux raisin was slightly gummy in some places, but was still good overall.
WHEN: Sat @10:30am PARKING: Even on a Sunday Brunch time we managed to find an open spot in the shared parking lot, and it's free. Otherwise plenty of street parking to choose from that is for free. This recently became a new favorite spot to hang out, work and enjoy a pastry. But our second trip ended up spontaneously becoming a brunch stop! Because here's what I ended up ordering instead of just a pastry with my coffee: COFFEE - $4 for 16oz. So nice of the staff to place my leftover coffee in a to go cup for me AND topping it off for me since it had gone cold. Thank you! BRUNCH FOR TWO - $32 Straus Organic Yogurt, House-made Granola, Seasonal Fruit, Farm Eggs, Avocado, Smoke Salmon, Two Pastries. Brace yourself this meal for 2 is a lot of food! The table was completely covered. They are so generous with the salmon, and you get a whole avocado split into 2, placed on a bed of salad. The seasonal fruit were sliced strawberries, blueberries and bananas. We had our eggs perfectly scrambled and for pastries we had the croissants, which I can see why it won an award for the People's Choice. Yes there was leftovers and boy everything was good! The staff is absolutely charming and friendly! See you again real soon!
Another 5 star review for Le Marais is in order. Service is friendly and (with a French accent), the ambience is quite nice and the food is excellent. Today I ordered the Tuna Nicoise which tasted fantastic- only thing missing was capers but great nonetheless. We ordered an almond & chocolate croissant to share & have with our lattes. Both were yummy but the almond was my favorite. And the prices are extremely reasonable too!
The service was very friendly, when we left they gave us some extra pastries. The food was delicious, especially the salmon. The restaurant had a nice ambiance and lighting, very well-done. Make sure you come with a reservation because it got very busy, it's a popular spot!
I came here on a week day after seeing pictures of their giant croissants but was disappointed to learn they only serve them on weekends. I asked the server for a recommendation who told me their chocolate and crème croissant was their most popular item. OMG each bite was SO delicious-great textures and flavors. I keep thinking about how delicious it was and can't wait to go back soon!
Ok, Milly Valley Le Marais, you have exceeded my expectations. The restaurant here is so lovely. The high ceilings, hardwood floors, and large windows imbue the space with plenty of natural sunlight and coziness. The lady at the counter--whose name I missed--was so personable and bubbly. I ordered an oat milk vanilla latte, a Kouign-amann, and the croissant egg sandwich (no cheese). I couldn't detect the vanilla flavor in the latte and, lamentably, I don't think I received oat milk because my stomach was extremely upset for the rest of the morning. The side salad that came with the sandwich was a bit bitter and too sour for my taste--I believe it had a mustard seed dressing. However, the Kouign-amann baton was delicious as usual, with a great crunch, flaky texture, and a butter-sweet taste. The harissa sauce on the sandwich was immaculate. It tasted like a sweeter, tangier version of chipotle mayo--a bougie cousin, if you will. The croissant egg sandwich was the best croissant sandwich I have ever had so far. I'm looking forward to dining here again.