Bouchée

Did you know different breads make toast taste totally different? Sounds basic, but this discovery has touched off a rapid increase in my visits to the bakery near work. The good folks at the bakery are more than happy to make suggestions, as well as feed my growing bread desires. Toast is quick and easy, and now delicious on new levels.
I’m greeted with a smile each visit, perhaps I can buy shares.

They must be out of business or something because I have tried to place an order and I got no response.

Have left two voice messages, sent an online inquiry and an email over the past 3 weeks or so and haven’t heard back about ordering a birthday cake. Surprised these other reviewers were able to get a response and a product to review…

After spending four years during university in New Orleans, I consider myself somewhat of a connoisseur when it comes to New Orleans cuisine. I was hoping to share some of my fond Mardi Gras memories with my military command here in San Diego, treating them to an authentic New Orleans experience. Well, after dealing with Bernadette, the only thing I found to be authentically «New Orleans» about her operation was her impertinent attitude and her generally shady business decorum. To begin with, I found the King Cake to be quite dry and bland. While this was somewhat upsetting, I was much more disturbed that an $ 18 «delivery» charge was added to the total, despite the fact that this was never stipulated on the website or during the purchase. A 40% delivery charge is quite ludicrous in its own, however, I find it very disturbing that since this is a home operation, you have no option but to have your order delivered. It certainly would be one thing if she had conveyed this prior to accepting my order, or it was explicitly stated on her website, however, she surreptitiously omits this information.

I had a rather disappointing experience with Bouchée. The King Cake I ordered was mediocre. Dry and dense and unlike anything I experience during my time living on the Gulf Coast.
I was also shocked when I received my credit card statement (they didn’t not, contrary to promises, email a receipt) and they had added an $ 18 delivery charge. On a $ 48 cake.
When I called to question the charge, the owner, Bernadette became quite defensive and confrontational. While my assistant, who placed the order, was quoted only the price for the cake and I have scoured their website for any reference to a delivery charge and found no mention, Bernadette claimed that I was foolish for «assuming» that delivery was free. Nevermind the fact that the only reason the cake had to be «delivered» was that there is no actual bakery where one could pick the cake up.
Eventually, Bernadette agreed to refund the delivery charge. I still have not received the promised refund and was forced to submit a dispute with my credit card company.

I am OBSESSED with their French Macaroons… talk about delicious and I love the edible glitter on the top.

Sunday Farmer’s Market at Cedros in Solana Beach… end the day with an incredible slice of Bouchee’s Carrot Cake!!! OMG, it was a melt in your mouth worth every calorie experience for hubby and me. Gluten Free and Organic — unbelievably delicious. Bernadette shared some of the ingredigents. Wow, what quality in the taste and texture. Bouchee Carrot Cake in my new FAVORITE. Oh by the way, I am a home baker and do not give compliments carelessly.
Peri C.

Macarons by Bouchée are TO DIE FOR!
I recently ordered 8 dozen for a Baby Shower. The plate of Macarons totally complimented the Pastel color scheme.
They were beautiful!
Unfortunately, I did not get to taste even ONE because they were GONE that fast!
I should not have set them out so early because guests were «sampling» before lunch was even served!
But, they looked so beautiful, I HAD to add them to the décor.
DOZENS of my guests raved over these Macarons!
DOZENS!
I wish I had some business cards because so many people wanted to know who had made them!
THANK YOU so much!
It was a great, beautiful day and your delicious and beautiful Macarons were a TREMENDOUS hit.
Merci beaucoup!
You will hear from me again !
Susan DeVore
PS: AND ~ She delivers!

Wedding/​engagement party NIGHTMARE!
Provided especially by Bouchée:
Thanks Bouchée for delivering such a crappy product on such an important day!
— The order was placed for a small cake about 2 months prior
— Bouchée straight FORGOT to make the cake on day of pickup from farmers market even though we had been corresponding days prior (we bought a pre made cake at the market that was delicious and they arranged to deliver the cake we ordered for the next day/​party).
— they called the day of to say they didn’t have the real edible flowers that were part of the order. They ended up getting them after I found they could be bought at various locations…
— cake was delivered next day in a box that was too small. Part of the cake was smooched against the side. … But it looked pretty and we were hoping for the best.
— party time with friends and fam: cake was f ($&&)&@ BURNT!!! Like crispy burnt on many edges. There was no flavor of salted caramel and the cake, I swear, was mostly frosting.
… I actually had a friend spit out a piece into a napkin.
— this cake was for an engagement party and I was so thankful it hadn’t been my wedding because I would have been LIVID!
— After 4 months of waiting and emailing, we finally received the refund that they had promised. Really?!
This place SUCKS! Yes their pre made cakes are delicious but ordering a cake was a nightmare!!!
Order at your own risk!
I rate them a –5.

Hands down the best vegan and gluten free cupcakes I’ve had in San Diego. The organic coffee and the chocolate cupcake combination is divine!

I love carrot cake and by far Bouchée’s is without a doubt the best I have ever tasted. I go to the market every week just to purchase a slice of heaven. Too bad his tennis game isn’t as sweet. Great people at Bouchee’s. I highly recommend their wonderful deserts.

Got a marble cake w strawberry frosting for my little brothers birthday. They were late delivering it, which wasnt a huge deal, but still. They do home delivery however which is nice.
When we cut into the cake, it was so hard we couldn’t get the knife all the way through and if you stuck your fork in a slice, you could pick up the whole thing. Pretty dry and definitely too dense. The icing was yummy and tasted homemade.
Probably won’t order from them again but it was fine for what we needed.

I had the pleasure, or I should say my taste buds had the pleasure of enjoying Bouchée’s delicious desserts! I was at an industry mixer and saw the dessert table. Let me be the first to say that I am really not a sweets guy, but the display alone was enough to draw me in. After the first bite I was hooked, and it is safe to say I ruined my dinner… but it was well worth it!

Let me just start off by saying «WWOOOWWW»
I have been to two cake tastings before this one and they seriously blew all of us away. I arrived to my wedding venue where they had set everything up so beautifully with flowers, plates and personalized «groom & bride» forks. Then before we started Bernadette went over everything, her presentation was amazing! I was already convinced before I tasted the cakes. Her and her husband work this company together. Also, they only do one wedding a day which made me feel special knowing that on my day all they care about is my cake.
Now the cake tasting, they do an European style taste which won me over since I am from Romania. It reminded me of my moms homemade cakes. You seriously cannot find a cake like this from any other cake company. I personally think every cake company I have been too pretty much tastes the same.
After the tastings they surprised all of us with magazines, champagne and macaroons!
I obviously booked them on the spot and since then they have been so on top of their emails and putting a proposal together for us.
I cannot wait till the wedding day, I’ve seen their work in magazines I can just imagine how amazing mine will turn out! Will post pictures after wedding so stay tuned! :)

Hands down the best King Cake ever… better than anything in NOLA!!! Now to try their other treats. Bernadette was super sweet, as was her husband, in accommodating our cake making and delivery prior to Fat Tuesday. Highly recommend.

Sweet Jesus they can make cakes — and french macaroons! I can honestly say their desserts are the best I gave had in my ten years living in SD. The owners also happen to be really awesome people!

2 words– Strawberry cupcake!!! So heavenly fresh and delicious! I rarely eat sweets, but I will make an exception for this one. Lastly, I am a very visual person, and the presentation of their booth is consistently beautiful, I love it! Bernadette and Eric are both awesome people who will work through the night to give you the most yummy products (just ask them when they go to sleep the night before an event), now that is true love for their customers and the products!

After searching for years for a local bakery that made King Cakes for Mardi Gras, I stumbled upon this bakery online and decided to give them a try.
I submitted a few questions through their website’s online form and they replied back to me within 24hrs. I was pleasantly surprised with the pricing for an organic King Cake that serves 15 – 20 people. I placed my order well in advance, because it was for a party and I knew when I’d need it. However, their website states they only require 48hrs notice for orders. Also, they don’t have a storefront, so they deliver your order personally. That made it super easy for me. They even accept credit cards.
On Saturday afternoon, within the timeframe I’d specified, they arrived at my doorstep with my beautiful King Cake. Bouchee uses organic all natural ingredients and no artificial colorings, so the traditional purple, green and gold sugar decorations weren’t as fluorescent as I’m used to… and that was ok! The result was an elegantly understated cake adorned with pearl beads, which was just beautiful.
Party time! The King Cake was served to my 15 or so guests and everyone raved. The icing was soooo good and the inside was just as the traditional pastry should be; slightly dry but moist enough to enjoy. The filling I picked was raspberry cream cheese (they also offered traditional unfilled with just cinnamon and sugar, or a chocolate filling). It was very tasty, if not a little light on the filling. I could have done for a slight bit more. Maybe next time I’ll try the chocolate too!
Pic of my King Cake:

I have tried several of their desserts, and they are amazing! I definitely think everyone should be a part of this experience!