"Maison Danel Reopens With Parisian-Style Croissants in Pretty Packaging"

Finally, some good news for croissant lovers. Maison Danel, Polk Street’s newest patisserie and tea salon, is reopening this weekend for takeout and delivery. When Maison Danel reopens this Friday, it will be for takeout and delivery only, with a tidily trimmed down menu, a few exciting new offerings, and pretty packaging. That means croissants, in classic butter, pain au chocolat, chausson aux pommes (apple turnovers), and pain aux raisins (raisin swirls). Their afternoon tea will also still be available to take home, decked out with mini croissants, finger sandwiches, and loose leaf rose and jasmine tea.
— Full Story on Eater SF (July 15, 2020)

"Worthy Desserts and Treats for Takeout in San Francisco"

Opt for a box of almost too pretty to eat macarons, buttery pain au chocolat, chausson au pommes, or an entire tarte—plus mouth watering savory eats including charcuterie and cheese plates, Niçoise salads, and croque madames. DIY afternoon tea at home (bonus points if you dress up!) complete with mini sandwiches, sweets, and loose leaf tea by ordering the Le Classique Box, or the L'Eugenie with a half bottle of crémant to go with.
— 7x7 (Aug 10, 2020)

"Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week"

It’s not every day of the week you get invited to a croissant party. Maison Danel, a sparkly new patisserie and salon de thé, invited a few friends in for Champagne and snacks in anticipation of their opening next Tuesday. It’s my favorite kind of party: They rolled out every type of croissant, from chocolate twists and raisin snails to ham and cheese and smoked salmon. Dear reader, I ate them all, and in this croissant lover’s humble opinion, they were classic. While a Tartine croissant is incredibly dark and shatters on impact, and an Arsicault croissant is an epic butter bomb, in contrast, these were blonde and crisp, with a honeycomb interior and a clean taste of butter. 1030 Polk Street — Becky Duffett, reporter
— Eater SF (February 14, 2020)

"Maison Danel brings the Afternoon Tea Experience to San Francisco, along with a Wealth of Croissants"

The scene at the newly opened Maison Danel in San Francisco seems almost ripped out of a European travel guide: a gleaming, showstopping chandelier hangs over pastry cases packed with madeleines, pain aux raisins and croissants of all kinds, as three-tiered stands of pastries and finger sandwiches adorn the tables that draw diners in for afternoon tea.

— Full story on SF Gate (February 20, 2020)

"The Très Charmant Maison Danel" 

Hey, Polk Street, you’ve got a couple cute new spots on your drag! Who knew a former sex shop and smoke shop would transform into the très charmant Maison Danel, a French-style salon de thé (tea salon) and patisserie? There are exposed brick walls, tiled floors, a cobalt blue tufted banquette, upholstered Louis-style chairs that encourage you to sit and linger, a huge sparkling chandelier, and lots of natural light. The classic style is well-appointed and welcoming, without being too fussy.

It’s from husbands Danel and David de Betelu (the owners of Baker Street Bistro), who have wanted to open a pâtisserie/tea salon for years, and have brought on pastry chef Adrien Chabot, fresh from Paris. The extensive pastry case is full of viennoiserie—from all kinds of croissants to chausson aux pommes (apple turnover)—while the pâtisserie options include delicate macarons that actually made me like them again, tartes, and a version of pot de crème made with milk (pot de lait) that was lighter and lovely. I look forward to trying Chabot’s Saint Honoré. You can also have items packed up in cute boxes—perfect host gifts.

— Full story on tablehopper (February 25, 2019)

"Maison Danel Swings Open with a Sparkling Array of French Pastries" 

The new patisserie and tea salon opens next week with croissants, macarons, afternoon tea, and more
— Full story on Eater SF (February 10, 2020)

"Maison Danel channels Parisian Tea Salons in San Francisco"

. . . a new destination for all sorts of viennoiseries, tarts and macarons, along with full afternoon tea service as well as breakfast and lunch.

It’s a lot to offer, but owners and husbands Danel and David de Betelu are steadfast in their vision: to create a Parisian-style tea salon with classic French elegance, both in the food and the presentation.

— Full story on SF Chronicle (February 17, 2020)

"New Parisian-Style Tea Salon Promises Elegant Pastries for Polk Street" 

Maison Danel will be offering croissants, macarons, and afternoon tea in a stylish setting
— Full story on Eater SF (December 13, 2019)