Darshan Bakery & Cafe - Bakery and Cake Shop in Encinitas - 949 2nd St, USA

This was an old favorite, and previously had very good coffee and baked goods. Twice in a row my cortado used drip coffee rather than an espresso shot, and the last time I went my croissant was very hard and crunchy. They have good sandwiches still.

Vibe: nice vibe, the place is a little outdated a d can use some touch ups , but still lovely. Service (quality/ response): excellent customer service and fast service. Food: quite nice selection of pastries that are made in-house , the latte was amazing (Dark roast and well managed). Thank you Darshan Bakery & Cafe !

Intelligencia coffee beans for the drip- rich and flavorful - so glad I stopped in here. Baked goods look incredible. This Palmier- is bigger than my face!

Best chai around. Delicious sandwiches. Yummy quiche. Delectable pastries. Feels great here, everyone always happy and friendly. Hours have changed recently and they now accept credit cards.

Seriously, the best Morning Bun I have ever had! So flavorful and crunchy on the outside! It is best if you go early because they are REALLY crunchy 🥰 and they sell out pretty fast!

Best almond croissants in San Diego and Indian chai.

I want to like Darshan's because it's a small business, but the few times I have gone in I have been disappointed. The inside seems completely unadorned and very utilitarian. If there is any art it is completely unmemorabile. They did seem to have a good selection of pastries, but since I don't eat that type of thing, I couldn't say if they were any good.

I'm not sure if I want to share this place because everything will be eaten by the time I get here. The coffee here is the smoothest out of every spot I've been to in town and the cappuccinos rival lofty's. Sit under the tree and enjoy!