Mayumi Arai EXP Realty
+4
Almond Croissant is very tasty. I would love to taste other products. There is no parking space but you can park in the residential area up to 2 hours. French Café on La Brea Blvd.
Finally an authentic French place in LA that is truly delicious and exceptionally qualified!
I was suggested this place by a French person and she knew how many "fake" French restaurants you can find here, she insured me that I won't be disappointed and she was right.
We came here for a quick brunch bite. For some reason, the food we ordered was taking a bit longer than expected, but we were gladly taken care of and were offered a complementary dessert for the wait.
I am definitely coming back at least until I try all the pastries!
Food - 5 stars
Service - 5 stars
Place and environment - 5 stars (it's on a smaller size though)
⭐️ croissants!!! Absolutely divine!
⭐️ coffee
⭐️ pastries
⭐️ bread
⭐️ service
👎 not too many options as for regular food
👎 tables could feel small
👎 a bit pricey, but your taste buds will thank you.
Update:
⭐️ never have I ever spent so much on a few pastries as the whole cake would cost me, but it was the best experience of my life! They are so full of flavor and are pure delight and heaven!!!
This place has the best Lemon meringue tart in the world!!! Other baked goods taste great as well, and their hot cafe latte is also good. Also the owner is really kind.
No MSG No Garlic Foodie
+5
We found this place while shopping in on La Brea Avenue. Their pastries are amazing, soft, crispy, not too sweet. We had coffee and pastry the first time, and went back for the French breakfast the second time. I love it when I go into a French place the server at the counter and even the cook in the kitchen speak English with a heavy French accent. It gives me a French respite from unrefinement.
Stopped into this fine establishment while picking up for Uber Eats and was blown away by their selection of fine deserts. Talk about display, taste...texture....man...oh boy! Words can't explain!! Posted on my Vlog are photos of this swell bakery! Enjoy!! I would like to personally thank both gentlemen working that day. Thank you to the hardworking, humble and kind man behind the counter and my creative, radiant brother behind the glass in charge of delicately preparing all of the fine desserts!! You rock!! This place is definitely number one on my recommendation boards!!! Cheers Los Angeles!!
-King Khalifa-
A very cute little bakery!
I ordered the Strawberry tart ($8) and a ham and brie baguette sandwich. I paid about $25ish for the 2 things. So a bit on the pricey side. But it was good. The sandwich is very simple, so probably wouldn't recommend paying bakery prices on it.
Best baguettes on the west coast! And I've tried many. You know it's legit when you press them slightly and they sound deliciously crunchy 😍 the crouton (bread butt) is a Madeleine de Proust.
🇫🇷 bonus point because employees speak French -- you'll feel just like in France.
I had a wonderful time here reading a book while sampling some of the Savory and sweets. Everything was top quality. I'd also like to add that the service was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Salvatore was a very gracious host and generous with his time. I will definitely be coming back.
We were on our way to Trader Joe's for groceries when we spied this gem. My husband and I sauntered over and walked into the bakery. It was late afternoon but the place was full. The beautiful display of French pastries and their aromatic buttery smells filled the air. We ordered a pistachio raspberry pastry and the more traditional chocolate and custard croissant, and a soy cafe latte. All delicious but the pistachio/raspberry is indescribable!
If you want a French pastry that actually tastes like they are supposed to, then come here. The croissants are perfectly flaky and their other pastries taste as if you stepped off a side street in Paris, to discover a small family owned bakery that has been around for generations because their baked goods are just that good.
All the pastries were delicious. I tried croissant, almond chocolate croissant and mixed fruit tart. Yummy yummy
So wonderful , everyone is so nice and helpful !
My new neighborhood coffee shop 😋❤️ 🇫🇷 🥐
Just wow! If you've been to the one in St. Tropez you won't be disappointed. If not, come have an amazing bite of St. Tropez in LA. All ingredients come from France and it makes all the difference. Try everything!
This is a gem in the La Brea area. We were a big group and i think we ordered about half of what was on display. Quiche was heavenly. Complimentary Baguette was a pleasant surprise. The Chocolate eclair is a must try. Of course, the croissant was the main event and comes highly recommended. As others have said, its not your run of the mill French bakery as they serve authentic, savory (not sweet) pastries. Ingredients are fresh and sourced from France. Even the coffee machine is French. :)
Nice cosy place. Had the opera cake and it was delicious.
Best French pastries in LA!!!! Nothing comes close to tasting like this place in the city when it comes to authentic French pastries, not even some of the best bakeries and restaurants around can compete. I’m saying this as a huge dessert connoisseur who is wildly particular. I also patronize all the acclaimed places for sweet treats. Whenever I’ve gifted these desserts to anyone they’ve completely freaked out over them, asked where they’re from and have gone back for more.
I just read a review of a guy who said this place lacks flavor and that the pastries taste store bought. All I can say is the guy can’t possibly know quality desserts (or food for that matter) and/or he has a horrible diet and thinks anything with massive amounts of sugar is “good.”(Ie. meaning he eats so much sugar that the pastries not overwhelmingly full of sugar “lack flavor.”)
The pastries are perfectly sweet and not overloaded with sugar, and they have a lighter, fluffier taste. You can taste the quality - their butter and flour is flown in from France. I’ve been here countless times and it always tastes amazing and consistent. Absolutely the best, most authentic French bakery in Los Angeles!!!!
Our first time here this morning and from the moment we entered we were greeted with smiles from those at the counter as well as the baker! There were so many wonderful choices and we bought several truly authentic French pastries! The Tropézienne framboise was truly delicious and the right amount of sweet - and the lemon meringue tart as well. We will be returning and highly recommend!
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