Nordic inspiration in San Diego, California

Patisserie Melanie is a charming bakery and restaurant located in San Diego, California, offering a unique retail experience inspired by Nordic design and classic French pastries. Chef Melanie Dunn, who trained in Paris at Le Cordon Bleu, is dedicated to sharing her love for French pastry and joie de vivre with her customers. Each item on the menu is handmade in small batches, with a focus on respecting the ingredients and French culinary techniques. Visitors to Patisserie Melanie can watch Chef Melanie and her team in action in the open kitchen at their beautiful North Park location. The bakery is the result of a 10-year journey for Chef Melanie, from being a burnt-out teacher to becoming a Paris-trained pastry chef with a thriving business. The idea for Patisserie Melanie was born in Paris, where Chef Melanie set out to find the best croissants in the city, exploring all the top bakeries.