Big Joy Family Bakery



Carefully wrapped and organized.

Macaroons.

The kabocha cheese tart that we really wanted.

Castella.

Sample: banana pound cake.

BLAT sandwich.

Turkey avocado sandwich.

They give you sugar syrup for your iced coffee. 
So thoughtful!

The pumpkin soup needed salt and
could do without the dried parsley.

Sea salt caramel macaroon.

Almond meringue.

Rating: Two thumbs up! 

Date: 6/10/11

Servers' recommendations: Sandwiches 

What we ordered: Turkey avocado and BLAT sandwiches (come with tea/coffee and chips for $4.99 each(!)), pumpkin soup, castella, sea salt caramel macaroon, almond meringue. Number in our party: 2 

Final check amount: $19.30 

Notes:

• It's kind of like heaven.  Peaceful, calming, and neat, where it feels like you're being carefully taken care of.  But not in an overbearing way.  And it smells like delicious baking.
• A lady came in, stopped, breathed in deeply, and said, "Oh, that's not right."
• It took about 20 minutes to get our food, so don't come here when you're in a hurry.
• I love the almond meringue.  It's crunchy, buttery, and light.  Yum.  (Miko)
• Everyone is wearing cute aprons.  The cashier's said "I Bake with Love."
• The sandwiches aren't particularly outstanding, but the experience is calming and reassuring.  If you're stressed, bring a book and come hang out here.
• They are usually playing lovely classical music. 
• Their cafe au lait is outstanding.

RESTAURANT INFORMATION

Address: 4176 Convoy St, Ste A & B

Phone number: 858.627.0888

Website: http://bigjoyfamily.com/
Accepts credit cards? Yes, but there's a $0.50 fee.
Parking: Private plaza with plenty of parking
Ideal group size: 1-4
Available vegetarian options: Baked goods, veggie sandwich

Noise level: 1.5

Who not to bring: Loud children, people talking on cell phones