La Francesita

Diana Gonzalez 3 weeks ago

We used to come to La Francesita often and absolutely LOVED their breakfast, especially their paninis, so we were really looking forward to coming back after not visiting for a few months. It looks like they’ve renovated the place, and I will say the new space looks really cute. Unfortunately, the quality of the food seems to have changed completely. We ordered the paninis we used to enjoy, and the bread was extremely stale, stiff, and hard. It honestly tasted like old bread. Mine was so hard that I couldn’t even eat it—I ended up taking the bread off and only eating the ham and other fillings inside. What made it even more disappointing was the price. We paid around $60 for just two people—1 coffee, 1 pastry, and 2 paninis. For that price, being served paninis with bread that stale, stiff, and hard is simply unacceptable. Sadly, after this experience, we won’t be coming back. It’s really disappointing because this used to be one of our favorite breakfast spots in The Woodlands, and we genuinely loved coming here before.

Leslie Novak 8 months ago

Nice atmosphere with a tasty menu. You order at the counter and find a seat. Unfortunately, the wait time was over 30 min for food to come out. My Mediterranean toast dish came out cold. My husband’s dish came out 5 min after mine. I sent mine back to be reheated which it was but then it came out soggy. $45 for artisan toast , a very basic omelette that came with 1 slice of plain bread ( not toasted, no butter- had to ask for jam) and 2 coffees. Overpriced for what you get imo.

Nancy guevara 11 months ago

The place is cute. It’s 35 mins away from where I live,and it’s really not what I expected. They give small portions and it’s a little overpriced for me. My husband took a picture of his Omelette six ($15.45)and it’s very flat . On the picture it looks big but it was because the way he took the photo.They charged 3.50 for adding some type of sausage ( $18.95 total for a flat omelette and some toast )but there was barely any. You can’t see it on the picture , but it wasn’t filling for him since we were having our first meal (brunch). He ordered a kids meal somewhere else after we left because he still felt hungry, which he’s never had to do before . We ordered a plate of egg, bacon and a toast for my toddler ($12.50) too little food for that price.I ordered a California panini ($13.45)because I figured that would be filling and it dill fill me up because of the bread , but it doesn’t have too much on the inside,a little stingy with their proteins in my opinion.Finally we got some water ourselves in a small plastic cup. It looks like a restaurant inside ,but service is more like some fast food places because they will take you the food to your table , but that’s it.I must say that I

Ahmad Lotfy Gomaa a year ago

I recently had the pleasure of visiting La Francesita Gourmet Bakery Café at 9950 Woodlands Parkway, Suite 400, The Woodlands, TX 77382, and I absolutely loved it. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I had escaped to a cozy little café in France. The atmosphere is warm and inviting — soft lighting, tasteful French‐inspired décor, and a pleasant hum of conversation. It’s clear this is a family‐owned spot that takes pride in its food and service. I arrived in the morning, just after 8 AM when they open, and lucked out — the pastries were fresh and plentiful. I ordered a croissant (flaky, buttery, more than satisfying), a panini made on their house‐baked bread, and a latte. The panini was crisp on the outside and loaded with fresh ingredients; the latte was smooth and just the right roast. I also tried their “Palmier,” which others have called a highlight, and I see why — elegant, delicate layers and sweet without being overwhelming. Evidently these sell out if you wait too long, so going early is smart. Service was friendly and attentive. I felt welcome without feeling rushed. A nice balance. The staff seemed knowledgeable about their menu and eager to help with recommendati

Christopher Brown Edited 9 months ago

If you’ve spent anytime in France, you’ll appreciate the quality food and experience at La Francesita. I grew up outside of Paris and everytime I eat here, I’m taken back to my childhood. We come here almost every Saturday morning as a family. The quality of the pastries is incredible! My wife and I are huge fans of the artesian toasts that they offer. The family and staff that run this place are terrific. If you want to experience an authentic French cafe experience, this is your stop!