Essence Bakery – French
Sunlight streams into this bright, artisanal haven where the intoxicating scent of buttery brioche and freshly brewed coffee creates an immediate sense of morning bliss. The kitchen elevates breakfast to an art form, serving up velvety French scrambled eggs and golden-crusted quiches alongside thick slices of signature brioche French toast that melt on the tongue. Whether you are tucking into a flaky, herb-scented chicken pot pie or savoring organic oat pancakes, every dish reflects a commitment to wholesome ingredients and refined, comforting flavors.
East Indian School Road +16022964958 https://www.essencebakery.comRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, dairy-free, vegan, pescatarian, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-sodium, plant-based, gerd, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, alkaline, aip, tlc, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its exceptionally fresh and tasty menu, guests rave about the high quality of every dish served. Reviewers highlight the inviting and warm atmosphere of the space, noting that the courteous service makes for a truly welcoming dining experience that keeps people coming back.
Menu
Breakfast Fare
- The Big Breakfast - $18: Organic Scrambled Eggs, Mashed Potato Cake, Breakfast Sausage, Sautéed Mushrooms, Homemade Buttered Toast with Jam Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Individual Quiche Lorraine - $15.5: Bacon, Organic Spinach, Green Onions, Gruyere Cheese, Fresh Fruit Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic Egg Sandwich - $9: Organic Egg, Melted Dubliner Cheese, Toasted Brioche, Tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Huevos Frenchos - $13.5: French Style Scrambled Organic Eggs, Avocado, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Mashed Potato Cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Essence French Scrambled Eggs - $12.5: Slow Cooked Scrambled Organic Eggs, Chives, Dijon Mustard, Cream, Parmesan Cheese, Toast & Jam or Seasoned Tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Signature Brioche French Toast - $15.5: Served with Organic Maple Syrup and Salted Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Essence Organic Oat Pancakes - $14.75: Buttermilk, Hayden Mills Wheat Flour, Organic Maple Syrup, Salted Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Essence Organic Granola - $10.5: Organic Oats, Wheat Flakes, Walnuts, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Honey, Organic Almond Milk, Organic Dates Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
Lunch Specialties
- Individual Chicken Pot Pie - $16.5: Local Whole Chicken, Vegetables, Signature Pie Crust, Organic Greens with Cabernet Vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanakopita Platter - $15: Baked Spinach Pies, Green Salad, Kalamata Olives, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Cabernet Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Platter - $11.25: Grape Leaves with Rice, Pinenuts and Currants, Hummus, Greek Village Salad, Crusty Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Parisian Crusty Baguette - $15.5: Ham, Gruyere Cheese, Cornichons, Butter, French Baguette, Organic Greens Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon & Basil Chicken Salad Sandwich - $15.5: Local Whole Chicken Salad, Lemon, Basil, Brioche, Cucumber, Spinach, Organic Greens Available at: dinner, lunch
- Essence Egg Salad with Bacon - $15: Organic Egg Salad, Warm Pepper Bacon, Tomato, Toasted Brioche Bun, Organic Greens Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, lunch
- J&H Ranch Grass Fed Hamburger - $11.95: 1/3 lb. Hamburger, Tomato, Arugula, Balsamic Aioli, Toasted Roll Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Greek Caesar - $15: Organic Gem Lettuce, Kalamata Olives, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber, House Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, Caesar Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Arugula and Pepper Bacon Salad - $16: Organic Dates, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Radishes, Heirloom Carrots, Cabernet Vinaigrette, Warm Gruyere Cheese Croissant Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Chicken BLT - $13.95: Organic Romaine, Cheddar, Avocado, Warm Pepper Bacon, Grape Tomatoes, Roasted Organic Seasonal Vegetables, Cucumber, Buttermilk Basil Dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Homemade Buttered Toast and Jam - $5.75: Bread of the day Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bowl of Fresh Seasonal Fruit - $9 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Fresh Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $8.5 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanakopita (2 pieces) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus with Crusty Bread - $5.65 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Parisian Hot Chocolate - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - $5
- Fresh Squeezed Lemonade - $4.5
- Café Glace - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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