French Roots, Asian Flavors at Forthcoming Paris Baguette Bakery

Originally from South Korea, the Paris Baguette bakery chain has plenty of U.S. fans.


By Heather Irwin

In late 2023, a social media post announced that Santa Rosa would soon get a Paris Baguette, a South Korean-based chain of bakery cafés.

Last week, a coming soon sign teased the seemingly imminent opening at 150 Steele Lane (formerly Panera Bread). The company has not responded to numerous requests for an opening date.

Paris Baguette offers red bean-filled buns
Paris Baguette offers soft, red bean-filled buns garnished with black sesame seeds on its menu. The South Korean-based bakery chain plans to open a location in Santa Rosa at the former Panera Bread on Steele Lane. (aomas / Shutterstock)
Paris Baguette offers soufflé-style cheesecake
Paris Baguette offers fluffy, soufflé-style cheesecake on its menu. (Mitna Maimunah / Shutterstock)

Paris Baguette has 18 locations in the Bay Area, with more than 200 nationwide, and is known for its French-inspired pastries, including croissants, cream-filled cakes, raisin bread, palmiers and fruit tarts. Sticky milk buns, crab croquettes, red bean-filled buns, fluffy soufflé-style cheesecake and mochi doughnuts showcase the bakery’s signature Asian-style treats.

Stay tuned for opening details. parisbaguette.com

You can reach Dining Editor Heather Irwin at heather.irwin@pressdemocrat.com. Follow Heather on Instagram @biteclubeats.