The East Bay has officially joined the croissant craze. The French Spot, the Lower Nob Hill pastry shop run by Vincent Attali and Maria Zapata, has opened its second outpost at Oak Grove Plaza in Concord. The new bakery brings over the shop's signature pastries, including the viral ube "mochicro" croissant, along with classic kouign‑amann and morning buns, giving Concord a serious upgrade in the breakfast department. For now, the storefront operates on a limited schedule that focuses on breakfast and late-morning service.
Where And When To Visit
According to The French Spot, the Concord location at 785 Oak Grove Road is open Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The site notes that the Concord shop "is finally open" and that many of the same morning pastries and breads from the Larkin Street bakery are on the menu.
Opening Weekend Lines
Local reporting captured the opening weekend energy, with lines out the door and quick sell‑outs of headline pastries during a soft‑opening. Bay Area Telegraph advised showing up early if you are aiming for the ube mochicro or other signature items, since the hottest bakes did not stick around for long.
The Bakers Behind The Counter
The French Spot is very much a family operation. Chef‑owner Vincent Attali oversees pastry and technique, while Maria Zapata designs the cakes and created the mural that stretches across the Concord shop. Eater San Francisco details Attali's pastry competition wins and time in top kitchens that helped shape the bakery's highly creative menu.
What To Expect On The Menu
Bay Area Telegraph reported that the Concord shop's back‑of‑house features a larger oven and a glassed‑in cold room to handle laminated doughs, which is expected to support an expanded bread program. Current offerings and holiday specials for visitors planning a bakery run are listed on The French Spot.
Official Announcement And Early Feedback
The City of Concord highlighted the new storefront yesterday in an official post, sharing photos that showcase the mural and the pastry case on the shop floor. The City of Concord feed included images from inside the space, and early online reviews are already popping up on neighborhood listings such as MapQuest.
