In one of my recent Croissant posts, "FOY" Kathy mentioned La Clochette du Coin on Cass. I had actually tried to visit once, but there was a huge line and they ere out of Butter Croissants by the time I got into the shop. Still, I had been planning to try and visit again; but then faith...or something intervened. I had heard that La Chlochette opened a shop in Mission Valley, in the newish enclave of Civita. Since I had to make a TJ's run, I thought I should try and see if the shop was open. I hadn't been in this area of Mission Valley in ages. Man has it changed; with a large park, they now have a Saturday Farmers Market and food trucks on Tuesdays. It's a far cry from what MV was when we first moved to San Diego in 2001 and lived off Friars Road for a couple of years!
And while there seemed to be a good amount of traffic I found some parking on Civita Boulevard and walked around the corner to see that the bakery was open.
This was a fairly early Sunday visit and the place was quite empty. I walked on in and took a look at the offerings.
While there wasn't anything the Missus was keen on trying; I zeroed in on the Butter Croissant (of course).
So, I simply got one Butter Croissant ($5.25), then headed over to Trader Joe's to get some shopping done.
Once home, I put everything away, then it was Croissant Time. The color of the croissant was fairly dark, though it had a nice "rise" and good layering.
The pastry was quite flakey and crisp. The interior a bit wet and on the doughy side, but acceptable. The amount of salt was good, but it was sorely lacking in butter.
Too bad, because this definitely had potential.
Still, this location is still in the soft opening phase. The Grand Opening isn't until October 5th. So, I'll probably visit some time after that to see how things are.
I want to thank KathyH for the reminder on La Clochette and if she is reading this; does the croissant look the same as the version in PB?
La Clochette Cafe & Bakery (Mission Valley)
7995 Civita Blvd. Suite 11
San Diego, CA 92108
the search continues
Posted by: kat | Thursday, 26 September 2024 at 10:27 PM
Yep...it keeps on going Kat! ;o)
Posted by: Kirk | Friday, 27 September 2024 at 12:32 PM
Getting closer, it seems to me. Looked spot on and if they'll spend the $$ on high quality butter, this could be a winnah. Thanks for your diligent pursuit of the elusive "real" croissant!
Posted by: Kenneth | Friday, 27 September 2024 at 03:38 PM
Yes, this was pretty close Kenneth! I need to try the PB location and return here after their grand opening!
Posted by: Kirk | Friday, 27 September 2024 at 04:37 PM
I like La Chlochette du Coin in PB. I need to check this out.
Posted by: Franklin | Saturday, 28 September 2024 at 07:41 AM
Hope you enjoy Franklin! I need to head to the PB location.
Posted by: Kirk | Saturday, 28 September 2024 at 04:02 PM
Cool. I think this location is easier to get to than Cass.
Posted by: Som Tommy | Sunday, 29 September 2024 at 11:11 AM
I hope you enjoy your visit ST!
Posted by: Kirk | Sunday, 29 September 2024 at 04:30 PM