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CHOCOLATINE French Café
2955 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, United States
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CHOCOLATINE French Café
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Ku
Review №1

Pastries just like in France!And the owner is delightful as well. A great place for a casual conversation over coffee.

Se
Review №2

This is the cutest cafe with the best coffee and food, and the pastries are so good we order them for parties. The woman that runs this place is badass for doing everything while being so friendly and welcoming to someone who doesn’t know anything about French food. I’m happy every time I come, it is worth the wait. I am so glad a cafe like this is in my hometown:)

Ju
Review №3

Great local place with food from the heart. Too busy on mothers day weekend, couldnt handle the crowd! But thats because its such a great place to take and treat your mom! I left with a Macron in every flavor! Try them! SO GOOD

WL
Review №4

I enjoyed meeting a long time friend here today. Its so nice to have this kind of culture here in Thousand Oaks. Ill be back next week for sure!

Lo
Review №5

I Love this Place! All the goodies are great!The Croissants are so light and buttery. That aroma actually does feel like Paris. And The kind,delightful woman/Owner/Baker, always has a friendly greeting and cheerful Demeanour. It makes the Day start off with a happy start and great flavor treats, of French goodness. Worth Visiting!

Hi
Review №6

The restaurant is cute, and the food is good. But if youre in a hurry, dont go here. I have only ever seen 2 people working there: The cook/dishwasher and the owner. If youve ever been to Europe, it is not known for the quick and rapid service Americans are used to. So, if you are not in a hurry, try this place out. The crepes are light and tasty. The goat cheese salad is surprisingly filling. And, of course, the chocolate desserts are delicious.

Co
Review №7

Cozy little authentic french cafe! Great friendly service and amazing prices. I wish i had more hands so i could give this place 4 thumbs up! 👍👍👍👍

Fo
Review №8

Ive got to say, the moment you walk in you get a wave of wonderful smells from the food. The sweets they have ready to take are so good and the food is beautiful. The owner is so lovable and friendly to everyone.

Yv
Review №9

This little French Bistro is quaint and the food is freshly prepared and authentic French. The service is very European (meaning slower), but, they dont hurry you out of the restaurant either. I go here with my spouse every so often and will occasionally pick up some French pastries or desserts. Their dine in menu is great! You must come here.

Da
Review №10

Chocolate French Cafe is a delightful and delicious Cafe to bring authentic pastries, morning meals and sweet treats direct from Paris to TO. Aways a pleasure!

Br
Review №11

Wonderful as always. Everytime we visit my parents we go. The food is always so good. And the hot chocolate is amazing.

Di
Review №12

Great little cafe. Been looking for a place to sit and enjoy. Lovely owner. Cant wait to bring others.

Pi
Review №13

Its a small French eatery. They have quiche, sandwiches, French cookies, and coffee drinks like Espresso. Its a perfect place for breakfast or coffee.

Se
Review №14

Chocolatine makes you feel like you have left Thousand Oaks and arrived in a European Cafe. The food and drinks are amazing, as well as the atmosphere and service. You never feel rushed to leave. It is gem in this town.

Da
Review №15

No complaints. Everything was amazing. The food was delicious and great proportions for the price. Service was incredible. Everything felt so authentic. Definitely going back it was a great experience.

Da
Review №16

What a petite Gem of A cafe🌻Right by my $20 massage place on TO Blvd.there’s a busy street taco joint next door. I bypassed the noisy crowds and enjoyed a lovely sandwich and iced latte here @ CHOCOLATINE!Very reasonable ! Charming chef and waitress. They even speak French!There is a panoply of 🍨 🍮 desserts baked in house. Macarons, cookies, chocolate tarts, croissants !Be sure to take some cookies to go.The atmosphere is zen and perfect even on A hot summer day!I’d give it 10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️sWHAT A DELICIOUS DISCOVERY 😎🍪🍨

Ro
Review №17

Best French cafe in the county! My wife and I have been coming here for three+ years now, and keep coming back for the tomato goat cheese soup.They also handmake an assortment of incredibly delicious truffles and chocolates!

Me
Review №18

My mom and I went here for a congratulation lunch! We got a croque veggie and roast beef sandwich! I love how the sandwiches are shaped as a heart! Hearty, fresh, and you can taste the love and fresh ingredients with every bite. We got the chocolate raspberry mouse dessert! It was so yummy and beautiful!

Or
Review №19

What a lovely place. Great service, coffee and yummy food. Was not my first time, and I always had great experience. 🙂

al
Review №20

Excellent Quiche! Cosey Euro Cafe, definitely going back. Sadly they were out of macaroons (got to go earlier next time)

Bo
Review №21

Super friendly service and amazing pastries.

Co
Review №22

This authentic french bakery is where its at. It is tucked away in a little corner and an absolute gem!!! I have tried a few things and loved it all but their chocolate crossaint is hands down the best I have ever had. I have even traveled to France. Love love love...a must try.

Mi
Review №23

Delicious macaroons and coffee. I wish I had tried some of the other sweets behind the counter. Very authentically French. Super kind and professional owner and staff. Whenever I am in the area again, I will return for more yummy treats.

De
Review №24

Places like this make neighborhoods great. Love the charm of the owner. Enjoyed the food.

Di
Review №25

Had a craving for some authentic macarons. Found this cafe on internet search. Was greeted warmly and friendly with “Bonjour!” Ordered the strawberry crepes, 6 assorted macarons and croissants. Service was quick and efficient. Came out fresh and because of to go order she was thoughtful enough to separate the warm crepe from the chilled macarons. Follows all covid protocols and even gave my credit card a nice sanitizing wipe. The food was absolutely delicious! So far I ate the rose flavor macaron and was amazing! Can’t wait to try the other assorted flavors and find out my favorite. I’ll definitely go back and try their salad and sandwiches next time

Wi
Review №26

Still one of my very favorite spots in Conejo Valley! The absolute best croissants and coffee. Everything that Ive tried, Ive enjoyed. Thanks, Chocolatine, for being so consistently delicious! I ordered a few tasty treats and I cant wait to return to try more. Staff was so nice! highly recommend

Ma
Review №27

Cozy and nice small French patisserie and restaurant. We had the pleasure to meet and be taken care of by the owner, and that definitely made the experience more enjoyable. Got coffee, a couple of croque-monsieur and sweet crepes...delicious!Also, got a couple of treats to take home with us.

Hi
Review №28

Fantastic authentic French cafe in Ventura County owned and operated by an authentic French gal. All food and pastries are made daily. Freshness matters and comes through in the taste. Everything is great here. The Petit Chou is particularly tasty. Plus I get to say petit chou.

Mi
Review №29

Very nice place with great service

S
Review №30

My mom and I absolutely love this place! Super delicious food and great service! Our go to for crepes, hot chocolate and French pastries!

No
Review №31

Chocolatine is one of our favorite places to go grab breakfast. My husband and I had our first date here, our first I love you and our return from France, jet lagged engagement celebration breakfast here. Owner, Sandrine knew we were expecting before anyone had been told. We continue to frequent the cafe celebrating big life events and cant wait to introduce our new growing family to the menu.We love the croissants and pain au chocolat because it takes us back to France. They are buttery, flakey, and melt in your mouth. I also love the courgette soup and their iced mocha is such a treat. We love how we can sit and enjoy our food leisurely, like the cafes in France. So pleased to have a unique and independent cafe to frequent in our neighborhood.

Ya
Review №32

This place is amazing! We are hooked on the croissants. Last weekend we ordered too late and missed out on croissants so we tried the crepes and now Im not sure which I love more! For Mothers Day I asked for a quiche from here because they are so wonderful and I wanted to treat myself. Everything we have tried is wonderful. Keep up the great job and friendly service!

Iv
Review №33

Aunthetic experience. Beautiful cafe with delicious pastries and wonderful aromas of chocolate and coffee. Definitely had me visualizing France! Extremely recommended 💖

Ol
Review №34

Nice little restaurant for breakfast and lunch. A nice feel of a small café like you find in France with a private owner. Food is simple with a homemade quality. Bon croissant!

Ku
Review №35

Great place for french food. Food was so delish. There was fast, efficient, and courteous service. Food is similar to a cafe in Indianapolis I liked.

Ch
Review №36

This place is a gem. The food is wonderful

Eb
Review №37

Best French cookies and elegant service

Da
Review №38

We love this place! The coffee is amazing and the food is delicious! What is really amazing is the service! The owner is attentive but we never felt rushed. It reminded us of Italy, where you feel like family and can stay as long as you’d like!

Er
Review №39

Really cute atmosphere and aesthetic.

Le
Review №40

Cute & cozy cafe....crepes are delicious!

Ca
Review №41

Great pastries. Wonderful food. Very thoughtful and considerate service.

Br
Review №42

This spot provides extraordinary service as well as enjoyable meals. One of my favourite spots around here. The drinks and food arrived fast and the rates are economical. I recommend this place.

Ka
Review №43

We lost la frite on Ventura blvd and the other French restaurant on T.O. boulevard. Please support Chocolatine ! Sandrine and her husband work so hard and it’s like a little mini trip to Paris right here in our little town! Everything is so good it makes your eyes roll back in your head. Yes that good! Sandrine will even clean your credit card before she hands back to you! LOVE them!! Yum oh!

Ch
Review №44

Best croissant ever.

Ju
Review №45

Great little place for a a nice cup of coffee. Just moved to T.O. and came here early in the morning to have some coffee before unpacking my belongings, it was Sunday morning and it was quiet, peaceful and the the quiche was delicious.

Na
Review №46

Everything was delicious.

Wh
Review №47

Best cafe in Thousand Oaks! If you speak French the owner/staff are fluent so dont hesitate to order en francais

Kh
Review №48

An Amazing place for breakfast!

Ja
Review №49

Great, cute little French bistro and bakery. Reasonably priced with great sandwiches and crepes. Owned and run by a lovely French woman whos pleasant and happy to chat! The bakery is also pretty good. Has nice outfit seating.

Wa
Review №50

AMAZING SERVICE ! We left home in Solana Beach early on Sept 30th for our 7 day vacation in Pacific Grove and this cafe was our planned lunch stop at around 1.15pm ( we stopped at the Tesla Supercharger at The Outlets at San Clemente to top up our Tesla Y ). My wife found this cafe online ( great reviews too ) before we left home and we agreed it sounded like our kind of place ! And it was only 2 miles from a Tesla Supercharger in a Thousand Oaks shopping center so we could top up our Tesla Y before our next planned stop. What we didnt plan on was the 108F sweltering heat when we pulled up outside the cafe...and no dine-in due to covid restrictions. Sandrine the co-owner of the cafe ( with her pastry chef husband ) greeted us in a wonderful friendly manner and said first off that there was one table in the shade on the narrow patio out front. And Sandrine was right ! We ordered 1 x hot Latte, 1 x iced Latte, 1 x Croque Turkey, 1 x Croque Roast Beef while standing inside the cafe. Sandrine said she would bring everything out to us on the patio. We truly value friendly service wherever we go and Sandrine was up there with the best...big smile under her pretty facial mask despite not being allowed to seat customers inside her lovely cafe. Our lunch order did not take long to come out courtesy of Sandrine of course...first our coffees and then our grilled sandwiches. My iced Latte looked...and tasted absolutely amazing. My wife enjoyed her creamy hot Latte also....even in the oppressive 100F in the shade. I could feel my kneecaps melting under the table. Our well made and presented paninis tasted wonderful...good quality ingredients all round. Sandrines husband baked the delicious looking pastries and they also sell a huge selection of delectable hand made chocolates. Im sure in normal times ( and cooler weather ) it would be an even more wonderful lunch & breakfast spot !

Er
Review №51

Always a treat. Love the food and the owner is so nice. Highly recommend.

Jo
Review №52

A real treat. Limited menu but well done. Pastries are delicious. Great place to pick up dessert if you are dining at a friends house and want to show your thanks. Friendly staff and atmosphere.

Co
Review №53

Absolutely the best! Such a little gem. We have never been disappointed. Food, drinks and especially chocolate are divine! Today we celebrated a late Mothers Day with the great grandmas.

al
Review №54

Every time I come to this little cafe I feel like Im revisiting France. Its absolutely delightful! The best coffee and chocolates in town! Thank you for the amazing service and quality.

Cy
Review №55

Nice spot for tasty french food. The staff was very helpful and observant. Ambience reminds me of San Diegos scene.

Gr
Review №56

I regularly stop grabbing some food here. I liked the speedy service and well prepared food. Highly recommended.

Je
Review №57

The coffee was pretty good but what made this place stand out was the amazing atmosphere and pastries. The owners are actually from France as well so youre getting that authenticity too

Ta
Review №58

I was strolling through the area looking for something to eat and drink and came upon this place. I was greeted by a (cute!) woman who spoke French. I sat down and ordered some iced.tea and a veggie sandwich with cheese. Ice tea was fine and came in a tall, almost wacky glass. Sandwich arrived cut in half at 45deg and then a side is flipped to create a neat heart shape design. It tasted quite good but I wish it had a bit more substance. I was wanting more for something that almost cost $9.

Za
Review №59

The best hot chocolate drink I have ever had.. amazing service. Thanks

Na
Review №60

This is a cosy little bakery. The owner is always smiling. I had a chicken salad sandwich. It was good. I plan to return to try out the quiches. There are no cakes here. They do have macaroons and other little stuff like that. The warm and friendly service is the best thing about this little place.

Ky
Review №61

Great coffee. Comfortable, rustic aesthetic. Delicious crepes. Friendly service. I just wish they were open more often.

Kr
Review №62

The restaurant is cute, and the food is good. But if youre in a hurry, dont go here. I have only ever seen 2 people working there: The cook/dishwasher and the owner. If youve ever been to Europe, it is not known for the quick and rapid service Americans are used to. So, if you are not in a hurry, try this place out. The crepes are light and tasty. The goat cheese salad is surprisingly filling. And, of course, the chocolate desserts are delicious

Je
Review №63

Voila!.... So delicious and authentic. My husband and I went yesterday and I wanted to go back already today. The best quiche ever. The owner was so great and friendly, her husband makes everything, amazing. Cant wait to take my french mother-in-law here when she visits.Merci. ;)

El
Review №64

Beautiful and cozy atmosphere! Staff was incredibly friendly to my little girl which made us feel welcome. Both the food and drinks tasted amazing. Worth the hour trip for us!

Mi
Review №65

Beautiful and quaint. Lovely little café. Outstanding service.

Ar
Review №66

Best coffee in town!, the attention and service its perfect and the food its even better.

Th
Review №67

Quaint little store that took me to France. Fantastic food. Lovely folks. Highly recommend this place. Dont miss it. Check it out.

La
Review №68

Always have a great meal and visit with Sandrine at Chocolatine! The food and service is excellent, and the sweet treats are amazing, especially the pear tart😋

Ju
Review №69

Open Indoor seatings. Lots of bakery desserts to choose from.

Me
Review №70

Quaint French eatery offering a variety of small bites. Came into to sample the decadent hand made chocolates and confections. The chocolate creations were rich, velvety and delicious. Will definitely be back to sample the selection of macarons.

St
Review №71

Nice place! Great crepes and coffee! We had a wait... it was busy yet worth it!

Ke
Review №72

My go to place for croissants. Lovely French woman runs the place and makes you feel instantly at home. Go early for warm croissants and try the quiche. Truly worth a stop.

Ro
Review №73

Amazing food! Highly recommend eating here!

Ad
Review №74

Such a cute little spot in the heart of Thousand Oaks! And to top things off the owner is so sweet and hospitable! A great experience and I will definitely recommend and come back myself!

Ch
Review №75

Owner on site delivers great service. Quality food and a great price. Authentic experience. So good, went 2 days in a row.

Da
Review №76

This place is as close as you can get to France while still in Thousand Oaks. Quaint atmosphere? check. Delicious crepes, sandwiches, and quiches? check. Amazingly creative, fresh, DELICIOUS desserts? check! Plus the owner and some of the servers are from France and speak in French for those of you who want the practice. :-)

Tu
Review №77

A treat to have nearby! I’m so happy they were open for takeout right now!

Sa
Review №78

Fantastic and unique. Much better than any cafe you will find in this area. Best eclair Ive ever had, and breakfast service is also amazing.

Em
Review №79

Such a charming place! We have been driving by for a few months and decided to stop by for some hot chocolate (and sweets!). We could not have had a more pleasant bite. The owner who was working was extremely friendly and the service was great! If you are in the area looking for a casual bite or if you want to just treat yourself and get away, i recommend chocolatine

Ja
Review №80

Sweet owners, delicious chocolates, croissants, quiches, and coffee. A real local treasure!

B
Review №81

Absolutely divine. Amazing service, good food and lovely atmosphere. Everything here is amazing 5/5

Ir
Review №82

Best. Coffee. Ever. If youre tired of the burned beans at Starbucks, head to Chocolatine, a quaint, French cafe and soon-to-be bistro that caters to a more sophisticated palate. Come for the coffee, but stay for an incredible pastry, the lightest, most delicate quiche youve ever had (OMG, have dreams about the Goat Cheese Quiche), a delicious and authentic crepe, or a grilled sandwich. Then there is the confection counter - sigh, the ruination of my diet. Cannot leave without at least one macaroon or unique chocolate (strawberry basil, salted caramel, lemon, lavender...you cant go wrong).

Jo
Review №83

Absolutely wonderful cafe! I dont write reviews often, but the great atmosphere and superb crepes and quiche will have me coming back. Also wonderful chocolate tarte. Will try other items as well...

Em
Review №84

Adore this little spot shes so kind and happy. The macaroons were very sweet and melt in your mouth. The turkey Croque is delicious with the simple ingredients that it has. Recommend to anybody

Je
Review №85

My favorite.

Be
Review №86

We sat down and received menus, but ended up waiting for 20 minutes before our order was taken. Other people arrived and had their order taken while we waited. My wife gets grumpy when she is hungry. Not sure if we were forgotten or if they were understaffed. All that said, the food was delicious! We will give it one more shot sometime soon and update the review to see if this was an anomaly.

Di
Review №87

This place is super yummy and the employees are super kind love the sandwich’s and iced chocolate drink

Gl
Review №88

Food was very good. Service was very good and friendly. Great place to have good food and relax in a pleasant atmosphere.

Za
Review №89

This is one of the best little coffee shops that I have been to in Ventura County. The owner is from France and is the one running the shop as the waitress and behind the counter. They are extremely genuine and have a very family oriented atmosphere. As someone who has visited France multiple times, I can vouch that the food and drinks are authentic. Im definitely making this my regular coffee shop!

Ki
Review №90

Great Place! Food is amazing from the chocolate, sandwiches and coffee. The owner is so sweet

Vi
Review №91

Awesome food, French ambience! Enjoyed our time here, the owner was very kind and friendly, makes a huge positive difference for me! A++

Br
Review №92

Loved it here! The food and coffee was delicious and the waitress was so accommodating. Will definitely be back.

Ni
Review №93

Best little spot for great food and a quiet atmosphere. All of the pastries are out of this world! An absolute hidden gem in Westlake.

Ke
Review №94

Charming little place. Limited menu for lunch but yummy pastries!

Cr
Review №95

My wife and I love Chocolatine. This authentic French cafe reminds us of our trips to Paris. The croques and pastries are authentic and delicious. The owner never rushes you, even if you stop in for just a cappuccino and time to read a book.

Ri
Review №96

Love this place, food and service like France

Ah
Review №97

A very bad place, we ordered a tomato quiche and a strawberry crepe, the quiche tasted like scrambled eggs and there was no tomatoes in it at all, the strawberry crepe was just layer of dough not even cooked, and they just spread strawberry jam on it and folded it. It tasted like uncooked dough with cheep jam and we paid $5.5 for the crepe. I was so pissed off, I dont recommend this place at all.

Aa
Review №98

To those who have said the service is slow. It is. Its quintessential, authentic French. Slow is good. As Americans, were accustomed to everything being fast.The food was great. The cafe au lait was perfect.So come in. Sit down. And relax. Its worth the wait.

Le
Review №99

This place is amazing!! Sooo delicious!

Jo
Review №100

Fabulous food and great service always. Would reccomend to everybody. Desserts are amazing and everything tastes fresh and delicious,

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  • Address:2955 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, United States
  • Site:https://chocolatinefrenchcafe.com/
  • Phone:+1 805-557-0561
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • French restaurant
  • Sandwich shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8:30AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:8:30AM–3PM
  • Saturday:8:30AM–1PM
  • Sunday:8:30AM–3PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
  • Romantic:Yes
Crowd
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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