La Francesita — Restaurant in The Woodlands

First of all to avoid confusion the cafe says gourmet bakery on the outside not la francesita but dont let that deter you. Its charming and cozy atmosphere was lovely. Prices range depending on what you get. We bought things from low to high to try and all were great quality. Hubby got a plain croissant with jam and butter on the side and a smoked salmon omelet (omelet 4) and I got a nutella crepe and California panini. Sodas are sold by the can but they have water and a selection of coffees as well though we did not try the coffee. The croissant was perfectly flaky on the outside and warm and perfectly textured on the inside. The smoked salmon omelet was delicious (my first time trying smoked salmon and egg together) and as hubby put it a perfectly balanced dish. The panini was delicious and in my opinion bigger than more paninis I end up with in most places. Nice crunch on the outside and warm on the inside with no cold spots in the filling. Now the crepe. Most of yall have had crepes by this point but the difference here was how much more authentic this one was. The taste and texture were spot on. Highly recommend and my toddler seconds that recommendation as he kept trying to get more before he finished his current mouthful. He ate a little of our other dishes as well but of course his favorite was the crepe. The staff were friendly and we had no problem with rudeness as some people have complained. We spent 56 including tip and for the quality I am ok with that. We went at 845-9 am and it was quiet but started to pick up when we left so I recommend going earlier than not as its a small cafe and I can easily imagine it getting packed as the rush comes. There is outside seating as well and high chairs for those with littles. All around, great place and atmosphere with great food....

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 recommendations.

Of course, it’s not a bargain basement café — prices are on the higher side. But for the quality of ingredients, the homemade breads, and the craftsmanship, I felt it was worth it.

If I were to nitpick, I’d say: get there early if you want the full pastry selection, and be ok with spending a bit more than you might at a chain. But those are small trade‐offs given how much I enjoyed the experience.

Overall, La Francesita is a gem in The Woodlands — perfect for a relaxed weekend breakfast or brunch, a good coffee stop, or when you want something more than the usual café fare. I’ll...

I'm going to split this in two 3 sections: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

The good:

Food tasted good enough The food was warm Coffee was very good The restaurant was clean

The bad: The restaurant's name on the building does not match the google Maps name All the paninis we ordered had very little meat in them. You're basically eating bread with Mayo. (Pictures for reference). It's quite expensive to eat here considering the amount of food you are not getting. If the paninins had more protein in them, the price would be justified. Ordered a panini with no cheese but had cheese, did not bother to tell them. They don't bring you napkins or silverware, we had to ask for them.

The ugly: While dining here, there was kids present with their parents, the person in the register was talking with someone else and they where loud, this is not an issue, the issue is the language they were using was very vulgar. I understand workers are allowed to have a good time at work, but the language being used should be kept when customers are not around, especially not kids. Almost little to no protein on the paninis we ordered.

Overall, I would not justify this place if you need to travel more than 10 minutes. If, however, you are nearby and in need of a coffee, then I would say get a coffee here and the...