Paul Bakery Café

• Cuisine(s): Bakery, Cafe, Coffeehouse, European
  Hours: Daily 8am-7pm
  Price: $$
• Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
  Attire: Casual
  Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery
• Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Snack Food
  Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary
  Parking: Lot Available, Street

Description

Reasonable prices, authentic light French café fare, a chic rustic atmosphere, and, above all, baked goods made with traditional artisan methods make this first outpost of a French chain worth a special drive. Pastries, especially the flaky-crusted buttery fruit tarts and chewy buttercream-filled macaroon sandwich cookies, are delectable, but Paul's heart is its breads, made from custom-grown/milled grain and long fermented for extraordinarily aromatic, chewy, crusty loaves (that conserve well, without preservatives). Eat-in dishes range from continental or more substantial breakfasts to lunch and dinner salads, quiches, crêpes, charcuterie or cheese plates, and super sandwiches.