The French Door Cafe

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The French Door Cafe We are a French-inspired café tucked away in a business park in beautiful Carlsbad.

Run by a French pastry chef passionate about artisan chocolate and creating "non boring food", stop by for an affordable breakfast or lunch in a cozy setting.

The Marry Me Chicken Sandwich is sure to sell out fast! Chicken breast cooked in a creamy sundried tomato sauce served h...
10/15/2026

The Marry Me Chicken Sandwich is sure to sell out fast! Chicken breast cooked in a creamy sundried tomato sauce served hot with fresh mozzarella on baguette garlic bread - what's not to love?

It's baaaack! New menu drops tomorrow and the beloved Croque Monsieur is back! We also have some great new items coming ...
10/14/2026

It's baaaack! New menu drops tomorrow and the beloved Croque Monsieur is back! We also have some great new items coming out, so stop by to see what has changed.

10/11/2026

What are you guys drinking on this rainy evening? I am at the cafe building chocolate boxes, and a London Fog just really hits the spot.

10/08/2026

Have an event coming up? We love to cater!

Thank you to Solatube Home and San Diego Climate Week - we are so proud to be one of the few restaurants in Carlsbad with the Certification. 💚💚

What do you guys think of the idea of a radish toast? In France, we eat radishes with salted butter, baguette, and salt....
10/07/2026

What do you guys think of the idea of a radish toast? In France, we eat radishes with salted butter, baguette, and salt. You will find the same idea in British tea sandwiches! But I am never sure how much folks here in the US enjoy radishes. So what do you think, would you try it? Should I run it as a special? Let me know!

Feeling the heat? Come by for some gelato from@gelatolovecalifornia ! Made here in Carlsbad (literally just down the str...
10/05/2026

Feeling the heat? Come by for some gelato from@gelatolovecalifornia ! Made here in Carlsbad (literally just down the street), the award-winning team makes these with allulose so each cup has the same amount of sugar as an apple!

We will be open tomorrow for regular service during our succulent planting party! Come by to grab a quiche or coffee bet...
10/02/2026

We will be open tomorrow for regular service during our succulent planting party! Come by to grab a quiche or coffee between 11-1:30 for a really excellent Saturday. ☕

10/02/2026

Getting ready for Saturday! Link to event: https://luma.com/az3vbc84

As part of our green commitment as a CA Certified Green Business and Surfrider Ocean Friendly Restaurant, we are inviting you to come repurpose formerly loved containers as succulent pots. We will be providing dirt, succulent cuttings, and an array of slightly chipped mugs, bowls, etc. formerly part of our vintage servingware. Please feel free to bring your own!

​We will also be open for lunch! We have excellent vegan/vegetarian specials and use a local organic coffee roaster from Oceanside (Libra Coffee) for our barista drinks.

Come plant succulents with us on Saturday! Link to event: https://luma.com/az3vbc84As part of our green commitment as a ...
09/29/2026

Come plant succulents with us on Saturday! Link to event: https://luma.com/az3vbc84

As part of our green commitment as a CA Certified Green Business and Surfrider Ocean Friendly Restaurant, we are inviting you to come repurpose formerly loved containers as succulent pots. We will be providing dirt, succulent cuttings, and an array of slightly chipped mugs, bowls, etc. formerly part of our vintage servingware. Please feel free to bring your own!

​We will also be open for lunch! We have excellent vegan/vegetarian specials and use a local organic coffee roaster from Oceanside (Libra Coffee) for our barista drinks.

Address

2205 Faraday Avenue Suite C
Carlsbad, CA
92008

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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