Parfait Paris

Alexa Janoschka 2 months ago

I stumbled upon this charming little gem in Gaslamp after a long travel day from DC ✈️ and I’m so glad I did! The atmosphere is absolutely lovely—with the windows open and a fresh breeze coming through, it felt like a little slice of Paris right in the neighborhood. The staff here are the real stars. I had such a wonderful time chatting with the barista and the rest of the team. Their banter is top-notch, and they even put me on the spot by speaking French! As a French citizen who unfortunately doesn't actually speak the language (yet!), it was a fun, lighthearted moment that made the visit memorable. Now, for the food: the croissant was sublime. Truly incredible. Everything coming out of the kitchen smelled amazing, and the pastry selection looks like it belongs in a high-end boulangerie. I do have one humble plea: Please, please level up the coffee! Everything else—the service, the vibes, the pastries—is so perfect that I want the coffee to match that same elite standard. I’d love for the brews to be as bold and impressive as the staff. I’ll definitely be back for more pastries and the wonderful company. Merci de m'avoir accueillie avec de superbes plaisanteries et un excellent croissant ! 🥐

Macey Washburn 7 months ago

Beautiful little French creperie/cafe in the heart of the San Diego Gaslamp District. I attended a convention there in October and visited twice in two days because it was so delicious and peaceful! The seasonal oatmilk butter pecan latte was to die for (I ended up ordering it both days), and the pastries and egg croissant sandwich were delicious as well. The employees were efficient, kind, and incredibly helpful. The atmosphere was peaceful and clean - both inside and out. I plan to attend the same conference next year with my husband, and I already have plans to return to this very spot for some of the most delicious food and coffee I've ever had. Highly recommend!

Joe Daccache 2 months ago

Parfait Paris in Gaslamp has a charming atmosphere and a solid selection of pastries and desserts. The presentation is appealing, and it’s a nice spot to stop for something sweet while walking around downtown. That said, the pastries don’t quite hit the mark if you’re expecting an authentic French experience. The textures tend to be heavier and thicker than traditional French pastries, lacking that light, delicate, buttery flakiness you’d find in a true pâtisserie. Overall, it’s enjoyable for a casual dessert.

Maite Hernandez a month ago

This is definitely the perfect place for you to kick off your morning. The cafe has a really great, friendly atmosphere. The breakfast sandwiches were absolutely delicious, and so was the coffee!

Jesus San Miguel 3 months ago

We originally had our first cofree at parfait located in Coronado. We decided to swing by and try other things, overall experience was 7/10. Dessert was great, the coffee however was not as expected or at minimum as good as Coronado site. Will give a second chance in the future.