Order the best French near Santa Clara, CA

Best French Restaurants Nearby in Santa Clara

Tous Les Jours

Tous Les Jours

4.7
(400+)
• French • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee • 5.4 mi • 34 min
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"I have tried three products on different occasions and all of them have been excellent. Peach Cream Cake (slice) is exceptional and Mango Cream Donut was yummy, fluffy and light. Second favorite bakery now, I will definitely try other cakes"
"Tou Les Jours never fails me! The pastries are always fresh, Cold Brew is smooth, and quality is 10/10. A true staple and always my go to!"
Mango Cloud Cake #2
Luxurious mango cloud cream layered between white sheet cake with fresh mango pieces. Serves 8
$51.77
Choco Cloud Cream Cake (slice)
A classic roll with a golden crust and a rich, buttery interior, finished with a hint of salt for the perfect savory touch.
$9.19
Salt & Butter Roll
An elegant mini dessert packed with rich flavors. crafted with a delicate cake base featuring milk cream and cream cheese for a smooth texture. enhanced with a dusting of cocoa powder and a sprinkle of sugar powder for a classic finish. a perfect small treat for any time.
$4.62
Mango Cloud Cream Cake (slice)
Buttery croissant dipped in chocolate to add some sweetness in it. contains wheat, milk, egg, tree nut (coconut, almond), and soy. contains: wheat, milk, egg. may contains : soy, tree nuts. food allergy warning: our food may contain or have come in contact with peanuts, tree nuts, soy, eggs, wheat, fish, shellfish, sesame or dairy products.
$9.14
Rose Cafe & Donuts

Rose Cafe & Donuts

4.8
(7k+)
• Breakfast • Donuts
$0 delivery fee • 3.8 mi • 30 min
"Food was delicious. Burrito was packed with meat. Loved every bite and the pico to die for .. great recommendation from a friend."
"Great #7. Breakfast Burrito, I was worried when I saw how big it was wrapped in a way that every bite is good. The hashbrowns are actually crispy and taste like potatoes, the bacon was also crispy, very fluffy eggs, and really fresh, non processed tasting ham"
#7. Breakfast Burrito
2 eggs, hash brown, ham, bacon, sausage, cheddar cheese, and monterey jack cheese. served with homemade salsa
$14.81
#0. Steak Burrito
2 eggs, hash brown, steaks, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese. served with homemade salsa
$14.69
#21. Eggs, (Ham, bacon, or sausage) Cheese
12 donuts hole
$9.17
#10. Veggie Burrito
2 slices of French toast, 1 pancake, 2 eggs, and choice of meat (ham, bacon, sausage).
$14.62
Greenlee's Bakery & Cafe

Greenlee's Bakery & Cafe

4.6
(23k+)
• Pie • Burritos
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 28 min
"Bacon Breakfast Burrito burrito was BIG! Bacon Bacon Protein Bowl was also BIG! And the Cheese Danish was also BIG! not only was everything great portion size but everything was fresh and delicious. Definitely one of the top spots I've tried for breakfast burritos. The Chai Tea Latte was perfect. not too sweet. Don't forget your chipotle salsa when you order. 😁"
"So amazing, my new favorite. The burrito was nice, fresh, and a great size. Just the right amount of everything and not too heavy on the stomach."
Bacon Breakfast Burrito
Bacon mixed with seasoned potatoes, Eggs, and Cheese. Salsa on the side.
$14.15
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
Chorizo, seasoned potatoes, Eggs, and Cheese. Salsa on the side.
$13.84
Sausage Breakfast Burrito
Sausage, seasoned potatoes, Eggs, and Cheese. Salsa on the side.
$14.06
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
16oz fresh squeeze orange juice squeezed daily in house with our zummo juicer
$5.53
Mini Gourmet (599 S Bascom Ave) - 599 S Bascom Ave

Mini Gourmet (599 S Bascom Ave) - 599 S Bascom Ave

4.5
(100+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 32 min
"Summer omelet during winter was the best omelet in town. So much food, great flavor! The potatoes had that perfect crispness as well. A+++++ Always support these guys!"
"I ordered a Hot Open Faced Turkey. There was so much salt, I think it wasin the gravy. It was barely edible. The Turkey seemed to be lunch meat. I don't thinkI'll order from there or go there ever again"
Assorted Pies
With brown gravy & mashed potatoes. Served with potato or rice, vegetables & dinner rolls. Served after 12 pm only. Friday & Saturday only.
$5
House-Made Meatloaf
With country gravy.
$18
Chicken Fried Steak & 2 Eggs
1/2 lb top sirloin steak with BBQ sauce & grilled onion or just fresh salsa. Served with choice of garden salad or potato salad or french fries.
$20
Steak Sandwich
With blueberries, strawberries and vanilla custard.
$20
111 Bakery

111 Bakery

4.8
(400+)
• Vietnamese • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 7.5 mi • 38 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Croissant with Everything Seasoning was really flavorful and filling. 13. Beef Pastrami & Cheese size portion was huge and tasted very good. Cannot beat the price."
"everything came packaged nicely and looked really good. however, i was really disappointed with the egg tarts. since this is a bakery, i would expect the Egg Tart to be made with a flaky pastry crust but instead it is made with a shortbread crust. my 18. Tuna sandwich tasted a little sweet? perhaps sweet relish? but i really did not like it. the things that i did like were the hot dog bun and Cream Cheese Croissant Roll they were my faves"
Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đá)
Bold, rich, and refreshing—our authentic Vietnamese iced coffee is brewed strong with dark roasted beans and slowly poured over sweetened condensed milk. Served over ice, it’s the perfect balance of intense flavor and creamy sweetness. A classic pick-me-up with a smooth finish.
$6.5
Char Siu Bun
Char Siu (Cantonese Styled BBQ Pork) wrapped in our sweet milk bun.
$3.54
Pate Chaud
A popular Vietnamese crispy, buttery, and flaky puff pastry dough filled with our slow cooked seasoned ground pork and onions blend.
$3.49
Hot Dog Bun
Tamagoyaki Style Egg, Smoked Gouda, and 3 pieces of bacon wrapped in Croissant Dough and sprinkled with Everything Bagel Seasoning.
$3.53
Peet's Coffee

Peet's Coffee

4.7
(4k+)
• Coffee • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 0.5 mi • 19 min
"Packaging- my coffee was put in bag loose without a cup holder. Lucky for me it didn't spill! Delicious capuccino though!"
"I've ordered the same decaf Americano with 1 shot espresso for years at this Peet's. Today, for some reason my order arrived looking and tasting like hot milk with water. My order is always the same. Instead of two shots, it's one shot with an extra creamer of oat milk. I think what happened here is that a boatload of milk was dumped in and watered down to nothing. I didn't care for the attitude of the girl on the phone either."
Caffe Latte
This coffee house favorite adds silky steamed milk to shots of rich espresso, finished with a layer of foam.
$6.69
Iced Caffe Latte
Cold milk and freshly pulled espresso create this delicious symphony, poured over ice and fresh foam.
$7.05
Iced Caramel Macchiato
Rich, buttery caramel, concentrated and intense ristretto shots of espresso, and hint of vanilla over ice.
$7.37
Bacon Cheddar Brioche
Buttery brioche bun with a homestyle egg, crispy double-smoked bacon, and melted cheddar.
$6.66
Flower Flour

Flower Flour

4.8
(100+)
• Pastries • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 25 min
"It was perfect for last minute birthday cake for a little chocolate loving girl. Fast delivery too. Very pleased with this shop!!"
"The cake was quite disappointing. it was very dry and lacked any cream or filling inside. It didn’t taste fresh and didn’t meet expectations for texture or flavor."
Love after Dark
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$11.54
Mango Tango
Most popular. if you would like a message added to your cake please select from the options below and be sure to customize your message in the special instructions field.
$11.21
Ravishing Raspberry
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$11.07
Tiramisu Cake
Most popular. If you would like a message added to your cake, please select from the options below and be sure to customize your message in the Special Instructions field.
$10.38
The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club

4.7
(60+)
• American • Diner
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 36 min
Bacon & Eggs
5 pieces of bacon, two eggs, hashbrowns or potatoes and choice of bread.
$22.74
Farm House Omelette
Mushrooms, Spinach, Onions, Avocado, Bell Peppers, Tomato
$25.59
Country Fried Steak & Eggs
Beef patty breaded and deep fried, topped with a bacon sausage gravy. Comes with 3 eggs, potato and bread choice.
$28.32
Verde Chilaquiles
Braised Beef on homemade corn tortilla chips tossed in a chili Verde sauce, topped with eggs, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and jalapeños. Served with potato choice and homemade refried beans.
$24.78
Sugar Butter Flour

Sugar Butter Flour

4.8
(2k+)
• Bakery • Pastries
$0 delivery fee • 6.4 mi • 34 min
"I had spaced on ordering a birthday cake so I went to doordash for help. I found Sugar Flour Butter and they had whole cakes for delivery. I called to verify and they did! I had one delivered today and they were even able to write "Happy Birthday" on the cake! It arrived perfectly and was gorgeous and tasted amazing. Wonderful! Thank you so much!! (The cake I ordered was the Burnt Almond and it was spectacular!)"
"Sugar, Butter, Flour is My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE Bakery!! I used to order my two, favorite, individual pastries, perfectly delivered, to my place of work, in Los Altos. Luckily, I was able to continue getting them delivered, to my Home, once I started WFH, all the way in San Jose! They ALWAYS follow my special requests and packing instructions, to the EXACT tee, along with the prim and proper Bakery Boxes. The flavors are just as wonderful as the presentation, after opening the perfect little boxes. The Pastries are never a hit-or-miss, ALWAYS consistent, along with the more than fair prices. These are all hand-crafted, Cakes, Pastries, Tartes, and more, that you can easily tell, have each been baked, decorated, and then packaged, with absolute passion, and attention to detail, one at a time. These things are just SOME of the reasons that Sugar Butter Flour Bakery exceeds expectations. My Family and I, ABSOLUTELY LOVE your Bakery! Please continue providing the exceptional ingredients, quality, and personal attention to detail, along with your fair pricing! Your Bakery is a breath of fresh air in the Community, and Businesses like yours make this part of the Bay Area so much better of a place to be, with all that is going on in the world today. It's the simple things, like how I left a request to kindly package each pastry separate, and you didn't just stick a piece of paper, or a cardboard divider, between each item, you followed exactly what I had asked, with no issue, and neatly packaged each of my 4 items, in their own, clean, secure, cute, and tiny little Sugar Butter Flour Bakery Box. You also even made sure that each individually packaged Box, had been secured safely, by first, placing a beautiful, golden, Cake Board, underneath each item, before assembling the Pastries into each of their own boxes, and sealing them, with tape, to take the extra steps, ensuring the Cakes, and Tartes did not slide, fall over, or smash into the sides of the boxes, while being delivered. Because you took the time to pay so much attention to my order, and the details of my requests, this time, as well as so many others, I felt that it was necessary, to take a few moments of my own time, to express my gratitude towards this Bakery, and the person(s), preparing my order, personally, as well as to share photos of the delectable, hand-crafted, Sweets, and how nicely they arrived, along with describing my fantastic experiences, publicly, to my nearby Community. I would Definitely recommend trying Sugar, Butter, Flour, 100%!!!! Thank you for all that you do at Sugar, Butter, Flour!! Sincerely, Dior & Family =)"
Mini Burnt Almond
Vanilla and chocolate cake filled with Amaretto custard filling, iced with whipped cream and topped with candied almonds.
$7.53
Tiramisu
Lady finger sponge soaked in Marsala wine and coffee liquor, layered with mascarpone cheese.
$7.31
Chocolate Truffle
Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache filling, covered in chocolate cake crumbs, topped with chocolate glaze
$7.72
Bajis Cafe

Bajis Cafe

4.5
(2k+)
• Mexican • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 10.1 mi • 41 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Love this place. Food is always good, breakfast burritos, eggs and all, oatmeal is always cooked to perfection! 10/10"
"Missing two eggs in the "chicken waffle with two eggs order." Fried chicken was not crispy and very dry. And the portion (see pic) was tiny..... worst fried chicken I've had. And this whole thing costs $20!!"
Side of Bacon
Choice of one meat, three vegetable items, and cheese.
$7.01
Cafe Builder
Bacon, ham, beef patty, linguica or chorizo with cheese served in a tortilla with country red potatoes and mild salsa.
$22.47
#117 Breakfast Burrito
Choice of one meat, three vegetable items, and cheese.
$18.25
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Bacon, avocado, onions, Jack cheese, and mild salsa.
$6.97
The Giving Pies

The Giving Pies

4.8
(700+)
• Sweets • Desserts
$0 delivery fee • 6.6 mi • 38 min
"I love the pie here and the quiche pies. I LOVE the bacon and mushroom and the bacon, cheese and egg. Everything is so fresh and the flavors meld together perfectly. The blueberry, blackberry, apricot and pear pies are so darned good. Again, everything is fresh and tasty. They have me spoiled on the pies. "
"Last year I got these pies sent to me for my birthday and now I want to make them a celebratory tradition. My fav is the guava, but the key lime might be my new favorite. The crust is buttery and each bite is sublime."
Lemon - Mini
filling has egg and dairy.
$3.21
Apple (no almond cream) - Mini
Vegetarian. Beautiful cinnamon apples underneath our signature almond crumble topping. Contains wheat, dairy (butter), and almonds.
$3.25
Mushroom & Bacon
The bacon compliments the flavor of the mushrooms, giving this tart an earthy delightful taste.
$9.92
Crab And Green Onions Quiche
Delicious crab meat and the sweetness of green onions.
$9.98
Garden's Gate Cafe - 1530 Southwest Expy

Garden's Gate Cafe - 1530 Southwest Expy

4.6
(90+)
• American • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 36 min
tres leches french toast
thick brioche topped with powdered sugar, tres leches cream, strawberries & whipped cream
$21.6
spicy Chilaquiles
Corn tortillas in red sauce,onions, jalapeños, topped with jack cheese and sour cream. Served with eggs any style and black beans
$27.09
monkey waffle
belgian waffle topped with nutella, bananas, powdered sugar & whipped cream
$17.88
ube waffle
ham, turkey, tomatoes, avocado & jack cheese on your choice of toasted bread
$19.69
The Breeze Cafe

The Breeze Cafe

4.6
(300+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 15.4 mi • 46 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
"Ordered the breakfast classic and almond milk Ube latte . Everything was made according to my specifications and the latte was amazing! I plan to visit in person soon. Keep it up !!"
"The tres leches french toast wasnt what I expected at all, it was just drenched in lechera. For my iced caramel matcha latte I couldnt even taste the matcha it was all coffee and had no caramel either. Defin dissapointed."
the classic
2 crab cakes, avocado & poached eggs on an english muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce
$23.71
crab cakes benedict
belgian waffle topped with nutella, bananas, powdered sugar & whipped cream
$24.02
bacon
belgian waffle with fried chicken
$8.21
monkey waffle
four eggs stuffed with chorizo, onions ortega green chilies, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, rolled in a flour tortilla, served with fresh salsa & sour cream. with choice of hashbrowns or country potatos.
$18.5
iJava Cafe

iJava Cafe

4.6
(3k+)
• Coffee • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 5.3 mi • 36 min
$7 off on $45+
"I ordered the Turkey & Swiss Sandwich and Chilaquiles, and both dishes were satisfying in their own ways. • The Turkey & Swiss Sandwich was packed with flavor—the turkey was tender, the Swiss cheese melted perfectly, and the bread was fresh and toasted just right. The portion was generous, and it came out looking just like the photo, which is always a plus. • The Chilaquiles were hearty and comforting, with a great balance of texture and spice. The chips held up nicely under the sauce, and the fried egg on top was cooked beautifully, adding a rich finish to the dish. It had the right kick without being too overpowering. Overall, both items were delicious and well-prepared. Would definitely order again!"
"iJava fans locations are excellent if you need a quick breakfast/brunch/and or lunch. The espresso drinks & smoothies I've ordered in both stores , curb-side pick up, and delivery have been good to great on quality! For this order, IJava (Delmas) location, went above an beyond to get this order to a neighbor , whose holiday delivery was delayed. The Fully Loaded was fresh and well prepared. The Acai Berry Smoothie + Pistachio were generous portions also, and excellent! The staff was kind and professional, and even included a candy cane for the order + everything was packaged well for food safety. Please keep up the excellent quality and service , iJava! "
Latte
Eggs, black beans, sweet potatoes, Cheddar Jack cheese, salsa fresca, avocado, and chipotle sour cream
$7.79
Mexicali Burrito
Pistachio latte with choices of hot, iced, or blended. sizes: 16 oz or 20 oz. milk options include whole, lowfat, breve, oat, almond, soy, coconut, or no milk.
$18.39
Pistachio Latte
Eggs, Cheddar Jack cheese, salsa, potatoes, spinach, avocado, beef bacon, and chipotle sour cream
$9.67
Fully Loaded Burrito
Chicken, eggs, spinach, sweet potato, black beans, avocado, and salsa fresca
$19.54
Manley Donuts

Manley Donuts

4.8
(1k+)
• American • Donut Shop
$0 delivery fee • 7.2 mi • 35 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Delicious! This place has the best custard filled 1/2 Dozen filled donut holes. The custard is fresh and doesnt have a tangy taste to it. So good. The plain Bagel cream cheese was good too. Always hits the spot!"
"THESE WERE THE BEST DONUTS WE HAVE EVER HAD! we thought we had had fresh donuts before all of us. we have been sadly mistaken! these donuts were the lightest fluffiest donuts ever and the freshest! the old fashioned donuts were moist and delicious! when we say the best donuts we've ever had our ages range from 80 to 50 years old!💕"
🍩 Donut
Glazed.
$8.56
Coffee
Six donuts, featuring a mix of raised, cake, and old-fashioned varieties, each prepared in classic American style. We would try to fulfill the request but sometimes those donuts would not be available. Please be understanding.
$3.13
(Dozen) Donut Hole
Assorted donuts including glazed, chocolate frosted, powdered sugar, red velvet, sprinkles, coconut, and nut-topped varieties. We would try to fulfill the request but sometimes those donuts would not be available. Please be understanding.
$4.36
(1/2 Dozen) Raised / Cake / Old Fashion
Bacon, Egg and cheese on a croissant.
$13.23
Great Bear

Great Bear

4.7
(100+)
• Coffee
$0 delivery fee • 11.3 mi • 37 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Great service along with great bear coffee milshakes."
"Wake up the bear was not what I was expecting- incredibly bitter & unpleasant tasting- we threw it away- Waste of money. Everything was pretty melty & watered down by the time we got it- it's not hot out. No covers on any drink lid holes so they looked like they'd been sloshing around. Black bean bfast burritos are tasty though. I've been in person & loved my coffee/prob wont ever doordash again "
Milkshake - Chocolate Coffee Cream (CCC)
Coffee Chocolate Cream - like a milkshake but much better!
$9.19
Espresso - Latte, 2 Shots Double, 16oz
House roasted coffee with steamed milk
$7.1
Espresso - Mocha, 16oz
Persian Rose Tea Latte Black Tea, Cardamon, Rose Syrup, Choice of Milk, Sprinkled with Rose Petals & Cardamon
$7.29
Espresso - Latte, 3 Shots Double, 20oz
Fresh Coffee Beans Italian Roast Heavy Body Low Acidity Bright Origins: Brazil, Ethiopia, Central America
$7.41
Tasty Donut

Tasty Donut

4.5
(60+)
• American • Coffee
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 26 min
"I ordered some breakfast sandwiches. They were tasty, hearty, filling and an exceptional value for the large portions. My only complaint is the bacon is not crispy. It's flabby and not fully cooked. I had to remove it. The ham was wonderful and eggs are fluffy."
"The donuts were all pretty good so the negative review is only for the breakfast sandwich. I ordered sausage, egg and cheese croissant. The croissant had a nice flavor but the sandwich was ruined by a ton of mayo slathered all over this thing. Never had mayo on my breakfast sandwich. It became a gooey mess. Don't recommend. Just stick to the donuts"
Sausage, Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Sausage, bacon, egg, and cheese nestled in your choice of bagel, croissant, white, wheat, or sourdough bread.
$10.21
Turkey, Egg & Cheese
Turkey, egg, and cheese sandwich with your choice of bagel, croissant, white, wheat, or sourdough bread.
$10.51
Assorted Dozen Donuts (Raised, Cake, Devil's Food, Blueberry, Old Fashion)
Assorted dozen donuts featuring raised, cake, devil's food, blueberry, and old fashion. Options for half or full dozen.
$16.57
Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Crispy bacon, soft scrambled eggs, and melted cheese in a choice of bagel, croissant, or selection of breads.
$9.85
IHOP

IHOP

4.5
(3k+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee • 6.2 mi • 35 min
"Fajita omelet is delicious and very filling, a good share of chicken. Not much avacado for the additional price. Overall, very tasty and I will order again."
"Chicken Florentine Crepes FTW! Not sure why, but this location seemed more generous with portions, I was very content after eating these (rather than hungry enough to wish for more. Produce was fresh and flavorful; I'll be back for more!"
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$24.28
Big Steak Omelette
Your hunger won’t be at steak with this one. Our omelette+ stuffed with steak, hash browns, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes & Cheddar cheese. Served with our salsa.
$23.24
Spinach & Mushroom Omelette
What’s better than fresh veggies for breakfast? Our omelette+ stuffed with sautéed fresh spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, hollandaise & Jack & Cheddar cheese blend.
$21.75
2 Eggs
Fluffy scrambled eggs, perfectly cooked eggs, available over easy, over medium, over hard, or sunny side up. choose cage-free egg whites for a healthier option.
$4.15

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