French café · San Diego County
French food in San Diego County, on Third Avenue.
Suzette brings French café classics to Third Avenue in downtown Chula Vista, in San Diego County’s South Bay. Restaurateur Jerome Gombert, once behind Vagabond in South Park, opened it in December 2025 after more than a decade away from San Diego.
Join us for breakfast, brunch, and lunch Wednesday through Sunday, or dinner Saturdays and Sundays, with French wines by the glass and bottle. Call +1 (619) 500-5612 for dinner hours and reservations.
Breakfast & lunch Wed–SunDinner Saturdays & Sundays · Call to reserve
310 3rd Ave Ste C4, Chula Vista, CA 919104.7 · 150+ Google reviews
French café classics
- Crêpe Suzette$22
- Croque Monsieur$20.99
- Croque Madame$22.59
- Quiche Lorraine$22
- Salade Lyonnaise$21.50
- Warm goat cheese & honeySalade de chèvre chaud au miel$19.50
A list of French wines
From Bordeaux and the Jura to Provence and Alsace, plus Normandy cider.
- Château La Rose du PinEntre-Deux-MersGlass $15 · Bottle $45
- Famille GueguenChablis · BourgogneBottle $67
- Château Saint-AubinMédoc · BordeauxGlass $15 · Bottle $45
- Domaine Frédéric LornetTrousseau · Côtes du JuraGlass $18 · Bottle $54
- Château Grand BoiseRosé de ProvenceGlass $17 · Bottle $51
- RibeauvilléCrémant d’AlsaceGlass $16 · Bottle $48
- Le Père JulesCidre Brut · Pays d’Auge · NormandieBottle $39.50
What guests say on Google.
- Visiting from Paris
“I’m from Paris, and I felt like at home in this restaurant. Best french food experience I had during my trip in California, I highly recommend it!”
Wim B.Google Local Guide - Atmosphere
“…The atmosphere reminded me of sitting in a little cafe in Paris! So glad to have this treasure in Chula Vista.”
Kathy C.Google review - Authentic French
“Authentic jambon, croissants, crepes and salmon. French staff serving quality French food. I’m picky about who I call authentic when it comes to French food. Come see for yourself.”
Wayne N.Google review
Good to know.
- Where is Suzette in San Diego County?
- 310 3rd Ave Ste C4, Chula Vista, CA 91910, on Third Avenue in downtown Chula Vista, in San Diego County’s South Bay.
- When is Suzette open?
- For breakfast, brunch, and lunch, Suzette is open Wednesday to Friday, 8 AM–3 PM, and Saturday to Sunday, 8 AM–4 PM, with no daytime service Monday and Tuesday. Dinner is also served Saturdays and Sundays. Call +1 (619) 500-5612 for dinner hours and reservations. Holiday hours can differ.
- Does Suzette serve dinner?
- Yes. Dinner is served Saturdays and Sundays. Call +1 (619) 500-5612 for reservations and current dinner hours.
- Does Suzette serve wine?
- Yes: French whites, reds, rosé, and Crémant d’Alsace by the glass or bottle, plus Normandy cider, beer, and mimosas.
- Who owns Suzette?
- Restaurateur Jerome Gombert, who previously ran Vagabond in South Park, opened Suzette on Third Avenue in December 2025.
Meet us on Third Avenue.
Breakfast & lunch Wed–SunDinner Saturdays & Sundays · Call to reserve
310 3rd Ave Ste C4, Chula Vista, CA 91910