Pan Dulce Bakery and Cafe — Restaurant in Castle Hills

i love love love french pastries. so naturally, when i heard about c'est la vie, i couldn't wait to try it out! unfortunately, i've visited twice now and have been underwhelmed both times.

there's a decent selection of baked goods, including sweet and savory choices. i've tried the chocolate-filled croissant and the chocolate almond bear claw ($3.19 each). i also tried their tomato and mozzarella danish at white elephant coffee co. everything was just okayy-- closer to grocery store bakery status. i'm sure the croissants are freshly made each morning, but they tasted stale both times. the filling was good but sparse and unevenly distributed. but i love the free coffee that they offer! and both times i visited, it was pretty quiet so you could get some work done if need be.

however when i was there today during my lunch break today, 20 minutes in, the internet started acting funky. at first i thought it was just my computer being weird, but i checked a speedtest and it was under 1.5 mbps. uhh what. nothing would load, not even my google calendar, and i couldn't send out any emails. i tried to disconnect and reconnect, but no luck. as i was trying to figure out the internet situation, there was a sudden, overwhelming, heavy smell of deep fryer oil. like a pore-permeating wall of it hit me, to the point where i had to hold my breath, pack up my stuff, and run out of there before it soaked up into my clothes. no idea what that was all about, but it wasn't just me because the lady next to me who was enjoying her sandwich definitely looked up and over to the kitchen when it happened too. too bad she was midway through lunch and probably couldn't run out of there.

i don't know, part of me wants to give c'est la vie another chance. i love small local businesses and i think they have a great concept and some interesting-sounding menu items that i'd still like to try (blueberry ginger croissant!)... but the croissants themselves have just been subpar for the price. so i don't know,...

So went to Starbucks in the shopping center and it was close.so I noticed this place and thought I would give it a try so I did.I ordered a strawberry muffin and ice chai latte and went on my way to Hardberger Park .The muffin was mainly yellow cake mix and a swirl of strawberry jelly.I started to drink my chain latte and it had a very strong taste and when I opened up the cup there was a thick and gooey substance in the cup and I had to spit out what I had already drank because it also had a sour taste to it.I immediately threw away and resumed my trail walk.I decided to go aback to Pan Dulce to let the lady at the counter about my chain latte and how horrible it was and all she could tell me was that shr couldn't hear me .what a great excuse .Out of respect for her I was wearing my mask .in reality she was trying to stall me from talking because there was another customer behind me.she tried to say that it was that the way almond milk was made.I've had many chain latte and they have never been as horrible as the one at Pan Dulce.I won't come here again.so people check your drink...

recently had the pleasure of visiting Pan Dulce Bakery, and I have to say, it was an incredible experience! From the moment I walked in, the service was outstanding. The staff greeted me with warm smiles and made me feel right at home. They were not only friendly but also extremely knowledgeable about the menu, helping me pick out the best options.

The food itself was absolutely amazing. Each item was fresh and perfectly made, showcasing the bakery’s dedication to quality. The pastries were soft, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweetness, while the bread had a wonderful texture—fluffy yet slightly crisp on the outside. You could truly taste the freshness in every bite.

If you’re looking for a bakery that combines excellent service with top-notch food, Pan Dulce Bakery is definitely the place to visit!...