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The French Oven

The French Oven Introducing The French Oven, an authentic French Boulangerie located on Scripps Trail. They offer a delightful dining experience with their Valentine's Day Three Course Meal for Two, featuring a Lover's Salad, Steak "Oscar" entree, and a delectable Lover's DUO dessert of Baba au Rhum and Crème Brulée. For chocolate lovers, they have Choc Heart Boxes and Gold Boxes filled with truffles available for purchase. Don't miss out on their Special of the Week, Spinach Crepe with Beet Salad. Order in-store or online for a truly satisfying experience.
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06/03/2026

Happy Wednesday!
New soup this week: Cream of Mushroom! And as always we have French Onion in stock.

Come visit us today!
Scripps Ranch: 7am-3pm
Del Mar: 7am-3pm

See you soon, merci ❤️

05/29/2026

We’ve heard you asking and we listened!

Officially announcing The French Oven will be open on Tuesdays!!

Starting June 23rd new hours:
Monday closed
Tuesday 7am-3pm
Wednesday 7am-3pm
Thursday 7am-3pm
Friday 7am-3pm & 5pm-7pm
Saturday 7am-3pm
Sunday 7am-2pm

We’re excited to serve the community six days a week!

And big thank you to all for the continuous support! We wouldn’t be here without our wonderful guests! Merci ❤️

05/29/2026

Happy Friday!
Looking for Dinner plans tonight? We got you covered!

Chicken “ blanquette “
Braised with white wine, mustard in a cream sauce, with spring onions and baby carrots, served with mushrooms risotto.

Call the shop or order online to reserve a dinner for pickup tonight!

Dinner for 2 $42, pickup tonight 5-7pm!
Merci ❤️

05/28/2026

Happy Thursday 👋

We have a beautiful Chef Olivier’s Special of the Week for you!

Terrine de Boeuf with Fried Corn Meal Sticks and Gribiche Sauce 😋

Available all week while supplies last!

Please enjoy this video we made with all of our bloopers trying to promote this dish 😂❤️

We hope to see you soon, merci ❤️

05/22/2026

Happy Friday! 👋

Summer is coming and we are ready for you☀️☀️☀️

Lots of refreshing drinks to try this summer to help keep you cool 😎

• New flavors of our Cold Brew Cans from DropKick!
•Mixed Berry Smoothie
•Matcha
•Mocha Frappe
•Wine: by the glass or bottle
•Mimosa by the glass (made with our fresh squeezed orange juice of course!)

Come try all our new drink options and let us know your favorites! See you soon, merci ❤️

05/21/2026

Happy Thursday!

Stop by this week and try our new Special of the Week:

Chicken Apple Sausage with Yukon gold mashed potatoes. Served with whole grain mustard and scallions with olive oil, chili flakes and champagne vinegar ❤️

Available all week while supplies last! Hurry before we run out!

05/20/2026

Don’t forget to place your order for Dinner this Friday Night!

Beef Bourguignon, one of our most popular dinners, is back! Order online or in store!
$42 Serves 2
Pickup Friday 5-7pm

Beef “Bourguignon”
Braised beef with red wine, mushrooms, onions, lardons,
Served with creamy parmesan cheese polenta

05/20/2026

Happy Wednesday!👋
We are back at it this week with some more soup to keep you going!

Chicken and Rice
And as always French Onion ❤️❤️❤️

Come try all week while supplies last, merci ❤️

05/14/2026

Happy Thursday!👋
Come see us today and all week while supplies last!

Flank Steak Salad with rémoulade sauce and arugula and red cabbage slaw. Served with a sourdough crouton and soft boiled eggs! 😍😍😍

05/13/2026

Don’t forget to order your Dinner for 2 for this Friday!

$42 Serves 2 Pickup Friday 5-7pm! Call the shop or order online!

Seared Salmon, creamed spinach, wild rice pilaf and lemon beurre blanc sauce

05/13/2026

Happy Wednesday! 😁

Thank you to all that came out and grabbed some goodies on Mother’s Day weekend, we appreciate all the love and support ❤️

We are back at it today with a new soup this week:
Beef and Lentil 🍲

And as always, we have French Onion 🧅

Hope to see you soon, merci!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day ❤️❤️❤️Open normal hours today!
7am-2pm!

We have all of our normal items as well as extra Mother’s Day Cakes!

We still will have Crepes from 9am-1pm!

Pickup your preorders outside with staff!
All other orders will be first come first serve!

See you soon, merci ❤️

05/07/2026

The French Oven Friday Night Dinner 5/8!

Still some available! Call the shop or order online!

05/07/2026

Happy Thursday!

Mother’s Day is coming up quick! Be sure to place your orders by tomorrow 3pm for easy pickup Sunday morning!

We’re here all week for all your Mother’s Day gifts ❤️❤️❤️

Happy Wednesday and Happy May🌸 We’ve got a fantastic lineup for you this month with our new Drink of the Month and a fre...
05/06/2026

Happy Wednesday and Happy May🌸

We’ve got a fantastic lineup for you this month with our new Drink of the Month and a fresh selection of Seasonal Items that just dropped.

Don’t forget to check out our new Drink Options, and if you’re in the Del Mar area, come say hi at our new location! Plus, our delicious crepes are available every weekend!

There’s always something new and exciting brewing at your favorite local bakery ❤️
Hope to see you this week, merci!

05/02/2026

Happy Saturday!❤️

New Drink of the Month:
May Flowers! 🌺 💐🌻🌷

Espresso, rose water, strawberry syrup, vanilla syrup, honey and topped with edible flowers!

Come try all month! See you soon!!

05/01/2026

Mother’s Day is coming up fast!

Don’t forget to place your orders! Order online or in store and pick up Mother’s Day outside with staff!

04/30/2026

Happy Thursday!👋

We know you love this one, so back by popular demand: Salad Niçoise!

Come try our Special of the Week all week long as supplies last!
Merci ❤️

04/29/2026

Don’t forget to order your dinner for Friday!!

Dinner for 2 $42
Grilled Flank Steak, chimichurri sauce, green beans, mashed potatoes

Order online or in shop, merci ❤️

04/29/2026

Happy Wednesday!👋
Lentil soup available while supplies last!

And as always we have fresh French Onion in stock! 🧅🥣

Coming later this week…Clam Chowder!

Hope to see you soon, merci ❤️

Just a little over a week left to place your orders for Mother’s Day!We have some delicious specials available but you’r...
04/29/2026

Just a little over a week left to place your orders for Mother’s Day!

We have some delicious specials available but you’re welcome to preorder any goodies you’re wanting!

Order by 3pm next Friday, for easy pickup outside with staff on Mother’s Day!

Merci 💖

04/23/2026

More Dinners for Friday Night are available!
Order online or in shop. Dinner for 2 $42, pickup Friday 5-7pm! Merci ❤️

04/23/2026

Happy Thursday!
Come try our new Special of the Week!

Barbecue Salmon Burger served with a salad!

All housemade and available while supplies last!

Hope to see you soon, merci ❤️

04/23/2026

These new items are a must try!

New Seasonal Menu starting in May will include:
*Snickerdoodle Cookies
*Raspberry Danish
*Fig Newton
*Tiramisu
*Coconut Raspberry Panna Cotta

Let us know your favorites from our seasonal items, and we might add to the menu all the time!

Hope to see you soon, merci ❤️❤️❤️

Make Mother’s Day extra special with The French Oven’s delightful offerings! Don’t forget to place your orders in advanc...
04/23/2026

Make Mother’s Day extra special with The French Oven’s delightful offerings! Don’t forget to place your orders in advance for convenient pickup outside with staff!

Our regular menu will be available during normal operating hours, alongside these exclusive Mother’s Day specials:

🍰Mother’s Day Cake: $40
* Available: May 9th & May 10th
* Size: 1/8 sheet (serves 6-8 people)
* Flavor: Indulgent chocolate sponge cake layered with raspberry creameux and light white chocolate mousse

🍪Mother’s Day Cookies: $3 each
* Available: May 6th through May 10th

Merci ❤️

Address

10299 Scripps Trail
San Diego, CA
92131

To reach Scripps Trail in San Diego, you have a few options for public transport and driving/parking:

Public Transport:
1. From downtown San Diego, take the Green Line Trolley towards Santee. Get off at the Grantville Station.
2. From Grantville Station, transfer to Bus Route 30 heading towards La Jolla Village.
3. Get off at the stop near the intersection of Genesee Avenue and Scripps Trail.
4. Walk along Scripps Trail until you reach your destination.

Driving/Parking:
1. If you're coming from downtown San Diego, take I-5 North towards La Jolla.
2. Take exit 29 for Genesee Avenue and turn right onto Genesee Avenue.
3. Continue on Genesee Avenue until you reach Scripps Trail.
4. Look for available street parking along Scripps Trail or nearby streets.

Please note that these directions are provided without mentioning any specific destination, as per your request.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm
Saturday 7am - 3pm
Sunday 7am - 2pm

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What people say

The French Oven, located on Scripps Trail in San Diego, is a delightful café that offers an authentic French boulangerie experience. With its charming atmosphere and delicious menu, it's no wonder why this place has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

One of the highlights at The French Oven is their Valentine's Day Three Course Meal for Two. Priced at $145, this special offer includes 2 salads, 2 entrees, 1 of each dessert, and a half baguette. The Lover's Salad is a refreshing mix of red oak lettuce, red leaf romaine, roasted red beets, watermelon cubes, and more. For the main course, indulge in the Steak "Oscar" - New-York steak medallions topped with crab cakes served with roasted baby carrots and steamed asparagus. And to end the meal on a sweet note, enjoy the Lover's DUO dessert featuring a rum-soaked vanilla cake topped with whipped cream and raspberries alongside a rich crème brulée.

In addition to their Valentine's Day offering, The French Oven also has delectable chocolates available for purchase. From heart-shaped boxes filled with truffles to gold boxes and brown boxes with various flavors like vanilla and orange, these chocolates make for the perfect gift or treat for yourself.

If you're looking for something savory, don't miss out on their Special of the Week - Spinach Crepe with Beet Salad. This dish features three crepes filled with ham, wilted spinach, béchamel sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

Whether you're craving a taste of France or simply looking for a cozy spot to enjoy some delicious food and drinks in San Diego, The French Oven is definitely worth a visit. With their authentic offerings and friendly service, it's no surprise that this café has earned rave reviews from satisfied customers.

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