La Boulangerie San Francisco (Irvine, Alton Square)

La Boulangerie San Francisco is an artisan bakery and café founded by French baker Pascal Rigo. Its baking centers on breads, pastries, and sweet and savory croissants, prepared with an emphasis on careful technique and all-natural ingredients. The brand describes its approach as rooted in French baking while adapting familiar bakery staples for everyday meals. This Irvine branch is listed among the company’s neighborhood cafés, making it a clear French bakery destination as well as a source for sandwiches and other café fare.