The reason this review has such a good rating is because of the staff members here. The quality cuisine is the other. The staff members are all really kind; when I stepped in, they all grinned at me. My purchase of a mocha was delicious as well. Absolutely, Id think about working here. Unfortunately, I dont think they are now hiring. a fantastic location for a quick bite!
I don’t get to stop here very often but they have THE best ham and cheese croissant! 🤤
Such a cute cafe 😍 Love everything on the menu .
The raspberry scone was delicious, the staff very friendly & the restaurant is well maintained.
2nd time here so thats saying good things about this place. Im new to this town so Ive been trying out the food around and this place made a great impression to me. Their breakfast sandwiches are great.However there menus need a lot to be desired. Well thier breakfast and menu is located on a machine not at all on thier main menu.Thier coffee is the best.
Did online order for pick up and ordered the avocado club veggie sandwich. asked for no apple. ended up with no avocados and only apple on it. nearly $15 for a sandwich that ended up going to waste… apple strudel and club salad was good though
Love the soup and sandwich meal and the baked goods are delicious 😋
Unfortunately, the fact they dont take La Bou gift card. Its a waste of money all around. They might as well post it on the door before I walk in because after I order and she saw me pull a gift card she then tell me that they dont take gift card. I gave them two star because she tried at least three time, which its a joke in itself but I guess at lease she tried. The whole place is just messing. Napkins and crumbs all over the floor and table. Couldnt find a clean table. So you would have to wipe down the crumb to the ground with the rest of the crumbs on the floor. Two star because the food was very good. Two star because they need to start accepting gift cards. Theres not that many La Bou around, I would have to drive across town to go find one that would take this $80 gift card.
Management addressed my concerns and offered a redo. Cobb salad was not made right especially for $14 bucks, I was dissatisfied. So I was offered a complimentary redo, i got a house salad with herb chicken much better, will continue to support our local businesses. I appreciate the timely response from mgmt. Thank youLiz
Irritated that the hours consistently change and they are not updated on any platforms (google, yelp, labou corporate website). They are open later in the morning and close before 4 p.m. now, yet nothing is posted on this. Over the last year all pastries, including the hot bake croissants and hot sandwiches have gotten noticeably smaller in portion, yet price has increased dramatically. This new food phenomenon is called “Shrinkflation”…what many businesses have utilized over the last few years in hopes we don’t notice. 🙄 Lame.Now instead of going 2-3 times a week, I visit once a month. If my youngest son didn’t request it, I would have no reason to visit this business anymore.
I like La Bou because its easy access especially for any type of mobile challenge or handicap that one may have with movement. I do like their sandwiches very much I had a BLT on a croissant and we ate outside. The only negative that I have to say is that the tables could have been a little bit cleaner outside it was the end of the day and they were starting to clean up so in all fairness I have always been in labu when they have been very clean they were just very busy on this day and I think it was an oversight. Staff was very pleasant food was served quickly and we had a good time outside and I would highly recommend La Bou.
I love Labou. Great food and usually great experience. This experience was not fantastic. I was the second in line and it took over 15 minutes to take my order. The person in charge kept pulling away the cashier and left me standing there in line with no one acknowledging me. I could see four employees behind the counter. They took phone orders before my order several times. A person in front of you should be first.It was 11:30 AM on a weekday.Bottom line it was not a good experience.
Excellent food. La Bou is a local Sacramento Area standard at this point. Never fails to impress me with the food quality. Sandwiches, salads or pastries they kill it!Service has gotten better over the years but still wish they had better processes in place. If youre not paying attention your food will sit. They quietly call your name once and that is it. Your food may sit with 10 other trays/bags until you ask if its ready. Not unique to this location. Seems to be just how La Bou does it. No issue when its slow but for lunch its a PIA.Still 5 stars easily just based on the quality of food.
If you run out of bread literally every single day then maybe you should start making more. Would give 0 stars if I could, you’re literally a BAKERY. It’s sad honestly.
Favorite sandwich/soup/salad/dessert comb, glad they have more delis. Need some in the Bay Area, especially in San Jose.
We ordered the sandwich and soup combo, which was pretty good. I wouldve given 5 stars but the soup was scalding and didnt cool down enough to eat while still there. I had to bring it home. Also, I realize that times are tough right now and everyone is understaffed but the tables and floor were pretty dirty and the trash cans were overflowing. I felt bad for the workers. 🥺
The employees here are the ones who give this review such a high rating. The other is the good food. The employees here are very nice, every single one of them offered a smile when I walked in. The mocha I ordered tasted great as well. Id definitely consider a job here. Unfortunately, I dont believe that they are hiring as of now. A great place to grab a quick bite!
Havent been here in forever! My husband and I were hungover and he said he just wanted a Baguette and dill dressing. I thought it was a marvelous idea!! We got baguettes, sandwiches, tomato soup, Asian sesame noodle salad and pastries. Ordered ahead of time and paid when I picked it up. Food bags were all sealed and stapled closed so I didnt check the order which I should have. When I got home none of the 3 pastries we ordered were in the bags and neither was the tomato soup! I called and they said it was because they were out of the pastries. Why would they not say that when I went in to grab them.?? And before I paid for them??? So because I already paid for them I had to pick other pastries as a substitute that I really didnt want AND drive allllll the way back to grab them and the soup! Was kind of a hassle! But the employees were really apologetic and very sweet and threw in some extra cookies to make it right. The food was absolutely as good as I remembered though!
La Bou in Elk Grove seems to change ownership fairly often. Food ranges from very good to poor. Salads are usually very good. Sandwiches are hit & miss. Ive had excellent soup there, but Ive also had soup that I didnt consider edible.
I love La Bou. One of my favorite places to visit when Im on town. Fresh baked goods and yummy sandwiches and salads and always a reliably delicious meal!Turkey sandwich on a croissant and any of their salads make for a great lunch!Their croissants are divine especially in the morning, and get the baguette and dill for a nice afternoon snack when lunch is over.
Got the avocado club, didnt see that it was a veggie one lol, was expecting some turkey on there but took my first bite of it and omg lol, why has no one told me how delicious goat cheese is!!! Very delicious sandwich! Will be going back to try others on the menu!
Very nice environment and the workers were very kind, this was my first time here. Cookies and their food is amazing. I will be coming here again for sure...
Ive been going to La Bou for a very long time this is a nice and wellmaintained store. The staff is nice and helpful and the products are fresh. My wife likes to visit the dollar store which is in the same complex and while shes doing that I come over here to get a cup of coffee and pick up some dessert items. She would meet me over here and we will have our dessert why she shows me all the junk that she bought at the dollar store.
Wonderful place to have some excellent coffee and a delicious sandwich. We especially like that it has plenty of space for bigger groups (like my wifes Garden Committee). Not your typical small dark Cafe!
I was excited to visit LA Bou as I dont have one near me so I had not been in a while. The service was mediocre and I was a little frustrated and disappointed as their menu on the wall indicates that you can select a specialty or panini sandwich and receive half sandwich then pair with soup or salad of your choice. When I asked for this I was told that they only offer regular sandwiches as half combo option. I stated that it appears on the menu and the associate didnt even acknowledge it, simply saying it is not available. I dont know if it is a pandemic thing but if it is not available it should be removed as an option. The sandwich was prepared quickly and tasted ok, but not as good as I remembered.
Didnt know what to expect when I went in, but was happy to find great food and good coffee! Ordered the pesto pasta salad and it was better then I expected it to be! Had a mustard pesto instead of the usual basil kind and tasted great!
Surprised the service was only fair. You have to warm your pastry yourself and they refused to serve cappuccino in a mug, which they clearly have on the shelf. Food is good.
We love this place for the hot sandwiches, ham/turkey/spinach croissants are on point. The make my favorite BLT, but I will say don’t buy extra bacon as it will be no different than the regular BLT except for $2.50 more.
Understaffed. 1 person working the counter. Drove all the way from Laguna west for an Apricot scone.None available! They had 4 scones only that looked day old! This place disappoints!! They said 30 minutes before scones come out! What kind of bakery is this!
Great place for a quick breakfast or lunch.
I love this place for a great hot cup of coffee and delicious breakfast sandwich. The service is always friendly and attentive, prices are fair. Good way to start your day!
Always great food and very pleasant people working there. I love the baguette and dill sauce my favorite! If you havent tried it please do you wont regret it!
I used to be a die hard La Bou fanatic. This location has been through a few owners over the years and I have stuck by it. Unfortunately, things are not the same with the newest owner. I have been in around (5) times and the quality, flavor, and appearance of the croissants are not the same. They sell out by 10 am, so there is never enough being made ...and when u do get one they are not worth the price. I have gone in to purchase a specific item on different occasions and was given something else and of course u cant find out until u actually open it. I am not impressed and will only be going to other locations from now on.
Good sandwiches. Good cookies. Pretty fast. Some employees, maybe new, could not answer pretty standard questions like what kind of cookie is that?. Bathroom (womens) could use an overhaul. At the least, a deep clean.
The drink I ordered was fine but nothing special. Since we arrived mid-morning many items were sold out. The croissants were good.
When youre from the bay with leboulanger as a benchmark one should not expect when traveling outside your Norm that A La Bou is anything like a la bou ....only non awake patrons would give more then par 🌟 experience. This Bakery and Cafe is more of an Eriks Deli with the essence of Le boulanger and all the makings of your local Deli Market.
Horrible! Save your money and avoid at all cost.Food sucks. Service is even worse. very rude lazy management.
My girlfriend and I went in and ordered Cranberry Turkey Pannnini one Spicy tai chicen soup one coffee and a Mocha Freeze it took 25 minutes to get order out soup was watered down and had rice that was over cooked too long ..tasted horrible and was cold . I asked for a different soup and had to wait an other 15 minutes by than I was so upset that soup was cold again. No Manager on duty ! and counter girls were not wearing hairnets which is a health issue for the customer me.
I recently ordered two sandwiches to go. Unfortunately, the bread was stale and the teriyaki chicken had absolutely no flavor. On the plus side . . . the produce was fresh and the service was good.
The food is okay; the coffee and baked rolls, muffings etc. are good; a lot of people go there to hold meetings because you can move the tables around to form a large group of tables and stay as long as you want. You place your order, then pick it up from a pickup area; no waiters or waitresses.
Delicious
Our cashier Elizabeth was very helpful. She re-did my drink because I forgot to adjust the sweetness the first time.
Food was good but there is absolutely no reason to wait over 30 min (me entire luch break) for 1/2 sandwich and a 1/2 salad. No apologies from the rude staff. Not coming back!
Went here for a quick breakfast with the family. Had some cappuccinos, chai latte, bagel sandwich and a couple of their paninis. Maybe it was just the items that we ordered but everything was very lackluster. The turkey panini came with turkey, cream cheese and cranberry sauce. The pesto chicken panini was similarly dull. All the breakfast sandwiches were smaller than expected especially at the price point.The Place is huge so they do a fair amount of business but lots of room for improvement.
I frequent LA bou quite often. Everything is always delicious, however there is one thing Ive noticed has changed for the worst over the years....The Dill dressing!This is one of the reasons I go to LA bouBut it seems that it just keeps getting thinner and thinner.Eventually its going to take a toll on the quality, so may I suggest not making it so thin.Thank you
Been here at few times, love the bread the baguette is my favorite. All of their sandwiches are great with so much flavor. The dill dip is the best!!!!!
Friendly service and casual atmosphere. Plenty of tables inside for large groups, as well as a few outdoor tables. A bit expensive for the food and coffee they serve, but its a good place to meet up and grab a quick bite.
Love the food and the service
The new owners are willing to listen to customers and they have upgraded most of the equipment, they are still going to be updating more and they are updated the wifi, menu, to sit with you to see what works. The are awesome
This location has the worst customer service. They missed an item on my order and wants me to come back for a credit or refund. This is such a hassle going back and forth. It was paid by credit card and yet cant give a credit to your card. Not going back to this location ever again.
This is the second straight day weve had their Chinese Chicken salad! The soft bread and butter complemented the salad perfectly. And the snickerdoodle cookie was to die for!
Beautiful croissants - the almond is amazing! Great coffee and chai tea. Staff is friendly and fast. Worth a special trip to visit.
Food was very good but Wow, this place is dated. Really old decor -flooring, tables, all the way down to the tableware. Not a good look, really makes the place feel run down and unfortunately dirty.
There is onley one good la bou and its by land park the inconsistancy in the food from one to the other you never know what you are going to get, they microwaved lame my egg to melt the cheese but did not get the egg hot. I went here to not get microwaved from like starbucks . They where out of plain bagel i had to get a jalopeno one which would be fine but it lookss anerexic barely thixker than a bagel.
I went for a chinese chicken salad wrap, they were out of wraps. I was informed there are new owners. Maybe Ill try again another day. I saw they have gelato now.
Good food. Service is a little slow. Good for a light lunch if you have time to kill or just want to relax without watching the clock.
Great and friendly staff. Food is always fresh and I love everything! One of my favorite places to eat!
Very nice baked goods. I like their croissants...
Ordered Thai spicy chicken soup, got yellow hot water with a couple of pieces of cilantro and a couple of pieces of bread. I guess things have changed.
Food is always delicious
Really good experience 😊
I had the half sandwich half salad combo. The food was very fresh and tasted great. The staff was very friendly. The restaurant was clean.
Good staple coffee place in town. Service is slow, seem to have difficulty keeping employees to stay and be trained.
Delicious food great service I love La Bou. Today I had coffee and a apple strudel stop Sheba
Ive always enjoyed La Bous soup, sandwiches and snacks and have been eating at this Elk Grove location for the past 16 years and have never had anything but a positive experience.
This place has gone way down hill over the years in quality and atmosphere. The sandwiches have nothing on them but one little slice of cheap meat along with lettuce and cheap deli mustard, thats it.....
Too much bread little meat.
It was okay for to go order. Liked it better when it was dine in. Food was ok but not great.
Love the sandwiches and cookies. Employees are nice and helpful. Store is clean and there is plenty of seating.
The bread was so fresh. My daughter and I had great service. My chai tea latte was perfect.
Good food and great service. Management is a lot more caring and attentive at this particular location.
Love love love their food. fresh and simple.. Saturdays at work we do the ham and cheese croissants yummmeeeee
A great place to grab a nice healthy bite on the go. My fav is their chicken cesar salad
Ill keep it simple, amazing food.just ate the best breakfast burrito Ive had in my 32 years on this planet 😁
Canned soup and proceeded deli meat so unhealthy food here.
Great customer service, delicious pastries. The pastries seemed better than in the past, much bigger..
Good food
Excellent chinese chicken salad.Dessert was a white chocolate macademia nut cookie! Yum.
It was lunch time so they were a little busy, but the staff were very nice and the food was delish!👌
Good food and great service!
Really good food with many options! One of the only places I know that has molasses cookies!
Favorite pastries, consistently good, a customer since 1988.
Yummy Food. Gotta keep it to 1 visit per week lollz! Ham n cheese croissant 🥐 tho..omg bomb 💣
Love Labou. A bit overpriced. Recommend Spicy Thai soup and basil pasta salad.
The croissant not bad but good thing there are tables outside, place is filthy inside.
Great quick quality food. Me and my Co workers are here often for breakfast and salads
You should call ahead to make sure they have seen and processed your online order.
Great selection of salads, sandwiches, pastries and coffee drinks.
Fresh Baguette and dill sauce Delicious and friendly service 🥰
My son loves the boo I think its too expensive not my favorite coffee good coffee just not my favorite
Clean place.,great food. Great prices my wife lives there croissants
Good tasting breakfast sandwich
Great house salad! The Chinese chicken salad great too! The menu has many great things
Big dining area, owners are nice and helpful, food is good, coffee is good and free refills, and good for meetings and alone time.
When ever I go by La Bou will going to get some drink it nice place to just setting and relaxing.
Always have a great experience at la bou! Been visiting this location and chain in general since birth basically.
Excellent; homey ambiance and great food and pastries; lots of parking; and reasonable prices
Havent been here years, quality has gone down on food. Not as much attention to detail as there once was.
Food is very satisfying and tasty, service was excellent and speedy.
Clean and delicious muffins, croissants and soups/ salads. Friendly service.
I enjoyed the food. The business is clean and well managed.
Best baguettes super soft and friendly staff. Thank you for being open during a pandemic.
This is only the second time that Ive be here. I very happy with the food and location.
As a coffee (espresso) and pastry lover, I really like the lattes here.
There baquet and dill dip is SUPER ADDICTIVE
Did not eat or drink very homey
Friendly staff and fresh, consistently good food.
Some new menu items like panini sandwiches make this worth checking out.
Love the food. Fresh and tasty. Clean facilities.
Great place to meet up with people and enjoy good coffee.
Clean, good counter service, ordinary American food.
Good food and big eating area. Fast service as well
Facility could be a lot cleaner.Dirty floors and tables.
It was great half of tuna and a salad both were off the hook
Coffee and muffins with old friends. Place is always clean and welcoming
Every other La Bou Ive ever been to was better than this one.
The staff very kind and helpful to those of us with disabilities
Good coffe, apple cake was delicous
Best la bou location Ive ever been to!
I Recommend this place for a good fresh healthy snack or drink.
Tasty panini sandwiches. Great cookies at a good price.
They were closed at 5:15 pm, I couldnt buy anything
Friendly staff, and delicious breakfast croissants!
The place look like it was falling apart but the food was great
Great food! Nice employees!
Excellent coffee, scones and award winning service.
Fast service and love the spicy chicken soup
Love it will go back really fast
Love their chinese chicken salad!
Spinach croissants mine and my daughters favorite. Mmmmm
Service is always good-food a little pricey
Nice atmosphere, good selection of goodies.
Don’t bother calling in they don’t answer, I called 5 times in a row and nothing.
Ham/Turkey & Cheese Croissants, scones, half sandwich and half soup.
Great service. Fresh bread.
Love to meet my friend to catch up.
Satisfied EVERY TIME I cone here.
Delicious baked goods, especially scones!
Very yummy with Fresh Baked Goodies
Great service and fresh food
Not so good, sandwich was tasteles
Nice service and good food
Food is ok.
Thai Spicy Soup, delicious
Great food 5 star
Love the salad and sandwich es
Update your hours
Awesome service awesome food
Please crack eggs_4 5 stars
Food is always good.
I wish there were some in Portland OR.
Their Eggplant sandwiches are the best
Love the Chinese chicken salad
As always good food and coffee.
Good food
Great for soup and sandwiches 😋
Great!!!
Great food and service
Good food and service
Good Asian salad.
The best almond croissant
Soups and salads are amazing
Everything is yummy!
Ok staff
The snicker doodle cookies are to die for.
Good stuff Maynard
Great local eatery
Tuna melt was good
I love this place
Wonderful Pumpkin Latte
My favorite place
Love the pastries!!
Great soup.....
Delicious breakfast
Great cheese crosonts
Always out of things!!!
Eccellent pasties and salads
Great food
Love this food
Good salads and sandwiches
Good food
Costly
Yummy
Always good
It was incredible
Good Food.
Delicious.
Good soups..
Total reviews rating 4.1
198 Reviews for La Bou Bakery & Cafe 2024:
Review №1
2023-06-26 08:13:58Nice atmosphere with self serve coffee and tea once paid for and water (free).The sourdough croissant was light, fluffy, crispy and warm. The egg and bacon were cooked perfectly to pair with this croissant. It was not flaky like others and had the right amount of balance between crispy and fluffy.
Review №2
2023-11-24 20:10:22The worst customer service I have ever had. I have worked in a restaurant for 5 years, and the way we were treated by multiple employees was appalling.This was our first time here, and we ordered some food to go. All the employees seemed very stressed, even though there didnt seem to be very many customers in the building. The lady who took our order was not very helpful and rushed us. We went and sat by the food pick-up area right after our order was placed to wait for our number to be called. We watched an employee put a bag up on the counter, glance at us, and then walk away without a single word. Since it was our first time there, we didnt want to assume it was our food, and decided to wait for the employee to come back to the counter to verify (we didnt want to interrupt anyone since like I mentioned, they all seem extremely stressed). When she did eventually come back up to the counter, it was to complain to her coworker that she has no idea where these people are and that they need to come get their food. I spoke up to say that we had been waiting on our order, but hadnt wanted to assume that was ours and had been waiting to hear our number. She told us that we were wrong and that she had been calling the number multiple times and we didnt hear. I let her know that we were sitting in front of the counter the whole time (and even watched her put it up there), and once again she let us know that we were wrong, didnt hear and that other employees were even calling the number (they had not been), and she seemed extremely angry. I said that was a lie, but just took our food and left.I understand being stressed at work, but I do not understand trying to argue with customers. We were not angry that we had been waiting, and a simple sorry for the miscommunication on her end would have made this whole interaction fine. We tipped 20% when we had ordered, but if we could take that back and tip nothing we would. The food was alright, but I would never recommend this place to anyone.
Review №3
2023-09-19 01:30:32Had lunch today here. We ordered a turkey panini and a tuna on croissant. Plus half a bagette with dill sauce. And 2 italian sodas. 1 had cream added. Everything was delicious and fresh.
Review №4
2023-05-25 22:02:27This is one of my favorite places their bread and Deal is so good and they’re half solid now I am moved out of California. I’m here visiting online. It says they’re open till 5 PM. You get here and there’s temporary hours from 7 to 3. I pulled up at 3 o’clock doors are locked and they’re closed. Where am I going to get bread until at now? No I don’t want Panera bread. I want it Lavato so now I’m pretty upset and I think it’s pretty messed up. You guys got to have your hours updated online.
Review №5
2023-08-12 17:56:06We couldnt get served at stagecoach, so we came across the street to La Bou, what a refreshing low key atmosphere. Food and service were top notch. I forgot how good La Bou was, I think you have a new customer!
Review №6
2023-07-21 03:28:41Excellent food! We went right before they were closing, but they still had wonderful service. Thai pasta salad, spicy chicken soup, and Tuscan panini were great for a variety of sharing options. All were delicious!The bread that was included was so fresh!We tried the lemon berry muffin, too.... Fantastic!
Review №7
2023-10-01 23:14:11Excellent everything. The service was excellent, the food was excellent, and the location is run exceptionally well.Let me recommend their croissants and blueberry filled croissants. Yum!
Review №8
2022-08-17 20:45:31Noodles are no longer marinaded and salad is $1 more. I used to get the LaBou chicken salad once a week for lunch. The last two times the noodles have not been marinaded. Today I asked about it and was told from now on it’s plain noodles. It pretty much tastes like plain spaghetti on my salad. Not good. I’m pretty disappointed as it’s still pictured as marinaded noodles. If you know this salad or the Asian noodle salad, you know the marinaded noodles are the best part. So sad to see another restaurant go downhill while charging more.
Review №9
2021-03-14 00:10:04I have always gone to La Bou and I never had this kind of reception. Last Thursday March 11, 2021 at 11:45, the bakery was empty except for one black lady in front of me. I am black too. Well the woman behind the counter was on the phone, there was one other person at the far end of the counter bringing in some types of pans. The woman on the phone never looked up, never acknowledged us never said I will be right with you nothing, so myself and the woman in front of me continued to wait, I waited for 5 minutes and nothing from the woman. I had not been in this La Bou for some time because the last time I was there it was owned by white people and they were always nice and respectable. I know it has been said that Asian people do not like black people and I witnessed it first hand so if you are black dont go into that store, go to the one in West Sacramento.
Review №10
2023-12-06 21:32:58[ update 2023.12.06 My wife and I have been coming here since they open many years ago.I want to take this opportunity to give a special shout out to an employee named Niko. In the last few months every time weve been here, the service by Niko has been stellar. Far above anything that Ive ever had in La Bou before.Further, Niko is on top of his game. Not only does Niko take care of the customers immediate needs, he cleans up and hes very friendly and this makes our visits very pleasant.]Thats one of my favorite places to go especially for coffee and iced tea. Also the food is very healthy and delicious Ill be in a bit pricey.Make sure you get there before 1:30 though because the staff starts cleaning up things and putting chairs away and youre going to be limited as far as where you can sit.Also, If you arrive after 2:30 expect to get your food in a to-go bag with plastic utensils even if youre going to eat at the tables that are there outside.