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    4.6 (134 reviews)
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    Mahmut E.

    Very good French bakery. Nice service. Tasty food. I got Americano, it was good. Street parking only. Interior design is very good. Highly recommend their croissant sandwiches.

    A big croissant.
    Roy R. P.

    Was walking down Pico and saw Bakery.LA so I stopped to see what they had. There was a large assortment of pastries. I decided to get a croissant. (I'm not supposed to eat too much sugar.) The croissant was very big and very good. For those who may be looking for a nice place to sit awhile there are many nice places to sit at Bakery.LA. While there I noticed Bakery.LA was winner of the Los Angeles Best Baguette contest. The next time I am there I will get a baguette.

    Olivia
    Lucia L.

    @bakery.la_ : you hold a special place in my TART! As someone who's tried so many LA brunch spots, I was actually so impressed by the newest location of this Paris-based brunch joint. Their diverse menu features handcrafted French pastries, artisanal bread (including baguette, which was awarded LA's best in 2022), hearty brunch dishes, and freshly served cafe drinks, which were all extremely reasonably priced (especially for LA). Service was very nice, but I would definitely be patient since the restaurant is new, and my table and several other parties had orders that were mistakenly delivered or charged (which the staff immediately fixed upon bringing it to their attention). Definitely check out this spot for some of the BEST and most affordable brunch/cafe dishes in West LA! Featured here: the Olivia panini avocado toast Croque Madame pistachio latte mocha strawberry matcha orange juice blackberry tart pistachio eclair creme brûlée croissant

    Love this place pretty much my home away from home. I come here every morning love the staff amazing food family ran business. They've been here a little over a year and they got amazing hot food, sweet treats and baked goods. Come check them out.

    Chicken sandwich!
    Sarkastodon F.

    Wow, simply the best chicken sandwich in Los Angeles! Who would've thought you'd find it at a French bakery. All the pastries are made fresh daily and delicious! The best French brunches in LA customer service is excellent and the venue is super comfortable and clean. Je adore!

    Maria J.

    One word. Delicious! I was looking for a Cafe to just chill at and found this spot. Clean, quiet, and friendly staff? Yes ma'am. I forgot the name of the sandwich I got but the bread was rosemary sourdough, with seasoned potatoes and a side salad cant go wrong with that just look how pretty it is! I got the pistachio latte and you can taste the pistachio in it and at the bottom were actual pistachio pieces. I talked to the owner a bit and turns out they just opened a year ago so deff worth a try!

    Phattharaporn S.

    A very nice breakfast and brunch place in LA. I went on Sunday and the meter parking around the restaurant is free! They have very good bakery, both sweet and savory. I think the croissant is very nice. Smoked salmon salad is also very fresh. Quiche is delicious too and it's quite European style I barely found it here. The servers are very friendly. They have spacious seatings. There was a fly bugging my table but maybe that's unavoidable for the weather here.

    T K.

    I guess ordering at Kiosk and getting charged a convenience fee is a thing nowadays. Walked in and the lady was very friendly. We clicked thru menu and read thru the details of items, and just order at the kiosk. Saw the little question mark next to taxes and fees and i clicked on it, letting me know they are charging a convenience fee. Oh well. Staff did say she's around if we need anything. BF ordered avocado toast and I ordered Croque Madame with a latte. I liked my food, was surprised there was caraway seeds in the sourdough. But BF was not happy about the portion of his avocado toast. This is same spot as Einstein Bros Bagels and Corner Bakery (which we did not even get a chance to visit before it closed). Quite and open space, much nicer place to hang out than Starbucks for sure. Combined rating for the two of us is 3 stars for our first visit, but I am sorta interested to return and try their pastries one day.

    Iced Latte
    Winn H.

    Bakery LA is one of those places that have coffee that I hadn't visited. I was excited to try out the iced coffee here, but the beans did not leave a good impression on me. Coming on a Sunday morning, though, parking was fairly easy to find. Service was fairly quick for a quick grab-and-go. In the future, I may consider giving them a second chance with some of their pastries.

    Macaroons
    Jim V.

    A nice bakery in West LA that just opened. I was in the area getting services for my dog and found them next door. I ordered some cookies for the vet and team and ordered myself some macaroons and pistachio flavored desserts. Macaroons were good 5/5, nice crisp shell and flavors inside were good, not overly sweet. Definitely something to grab when visiting! Will have to try other options when next time in the area!

    Pistachio Latte
    Zerica M.

    They have a decent assortment of pastries and other goodies. I tried the veggie omelette with a pistachio latte. The omelette was tasty and the latte was ok however it is a bit pricey for what you get. Usually with veggie meals cheese is included however the cheese was an additional charge. I was also surprised that a small pistachio latte was $8.00.

    Chocolate Almond Croissant
    Jessica G.

    Brand new legit French bakery in town! Accidentally found it on Yelp and certainly it didn't take me long before I paid my initial visit. All the attendants were super sweet and it's not a rare view seeing they served people in French as well when I was there. They also mentioned that the owner had everything sold there baked in house. Plenty of seats available and it's not overly crowded, making it perfect spots to get work done. Street parking also wasn't hard to find on a Sunday noon. Bunch of options were served, from pastries to cakes to made-to-order sandwiches. As I went for quick munch, I tried their Chocolate Almond Croissant, which you might have correctly guessed, yes Pain Au Choc with extra happiness added from almond paste and that crunchy almond layer on top. I loved how theirs having the almond paste being so generous and came in right thickness as some usually bit too thin. The pastry base itself was greatly fragrant as well despite not reheated when served. Could be my new to-go!

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    Chantal A.

    This is my partner and I's second time here and they let us know about some inconveniences (bread being made for sandwich). They offered to make the sandwich in a croissant and even gave us some macaroons while we wait for the bread to be made! The food both times was amazing (Please do get that pistachio croissant it is AMAZING!) please do stop by! the staff is nice and make amazing food!!

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    Great french cafe wtih delicious food. They have pastries as well. Very well priced. And good food!

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    Food and coffee are delicious. And the ambience is comfortable. A nice neighborhood place to spend some quiet time.

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    A watery hot latte that was 40% foam and 2 soggy croissants. Will not be coming back.

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    I wish more restaurants were like this. The service was fabulous and attentive…read more Nate was great! The entire experience was a dream. I'd meant to come to this bistro since it opened (10 years ago! Whoa!!) but vacations to California were short and packed. Now that I've moved back, I got to take my husband for a little lunch date. We sat outside since the weather was exceptional, sunny with a cool breeze. I ordered the steak frites, pear gin and tonic, and my husband had the mussels mariniere with gin and tonic with passion fruit and grapefruit. I can't wait to order the Big Mec next time. For dessert, we shared the Paris breste. It was perfectly sweet and nutty. It was worth the wait and little journey up the 5 from OC. Five stars!

    I was invited here by a friend, and it turned out to be a really lovely experience. It's a French…read morerestaurant with valet parking available, but you can also find free street parking nearby if you prefer. The food had a lot of depth and was overall very flavorful. The onion soup was definitely the highlight -- rich, comforting, and one of those warm, satisfying dishes you don't come across that often. The beef tartare was decent, but nothing particularly memorable. The omelette was a bit too cheesy for my taste, though that might just come down to personal preference. Banana tart is so good. Try this. The outdoor seating had a great brunch vibe and was really enjoyable, while the indoor space felt a bit small and tight. Service was also very good -- attentive and friendly throughout. Overall, a solid spot with a great atmosphere and some standout dishes.

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    4.1(3k reviews)
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    Curbside pickup during COVID-19
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    Came here for me and my husband's anniversary and enjoyed our time. Their drinks are delish, try…read morethe cucumber martini! French onion is def a try if you love soup and if you like seafood, get the mussels. Curry flavor is so good and such a good size, they actually do not skimp on the mussels so it's so worth. As for the entrees, my husband got the ribeye steak and it was tasty and cooked perfectly. The scalloped potatoes that it came with was cheesy and delish! I opted for the cod and it was good as well, I recommend this entree if you want a lighter one since you munched on the appetizers already hehe. Service was great as well, they're all really friendly and attentive. The place is so cute as well, make sure you try to sit outside, it is such a cute place and pretty romantic. Highly recommend for a date night!!

    Came here for my birthday and overall had a really good experience. The decor was beautiful and the…read moreambiance was great -- definitely a spot for date night or a special occasion. For appetizers, we ordered the octopus and escargot. The octopus was easily the highlight of the night. The flavor, sauce, and texture were all amazing, and the roasted herb potatoes paired perfectly with the salsa verde and chimichurri. I would highly recommend this dish. The escargot was also very flavorful, especially if you enjoy garlic. The bread it comes with is a great touch since you can dip it into the sauce or pour the garlic butter over it. For entrées, we ordered the Atlantic salmon and the rack of lamb. The salmon tasted very fresh, but unfortunately lacked flavor. The rack of lamb -- which is considered their signature dish -- was tender, juicy, and worth trying at least once, but honestly the appetizers stood out more than the entrées for me. We also got two cocktails: the Pomegranate Margarita and the Casanova. Both were good and definitely on the sweeter side, so I'd recommend them if you enjoy sweeter drinks. Overall, I would come back mainly for the appetizers and cocktails.

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    Went for the dine in LA deal and was super worth it!! Tucked in an alley of DTLA, this place…read moretransports you to a cozy French living room. You can really tell that the food and ingredients are super high quality! As for what we ordered: - Escargots (5/5), no notes - super flavorful and tasty standard escargots done right! - French onion soup (5/5): the cheese was nicely melted and the soup was rich. Classic choice, can't go wrong! - Duck confit (5/5): never had this before but oh man it was so good! The duck skin was light and crispy, not oily at all and the duck was juicy. The flavors shined throughout and the purées complimented the duck really nicely. Super balanced dish - Beef Bourguignon (4/5): I wanted to love this more but I think the wine sauce was too overpowering. The beef was fork tender and cooked really nicely but I just thought the sauce was too strong. Everything else was nice! - pistachio crème brulee (5/5): I was so surprised but this was so good!! Never had these flavors before but it was the perfect blend of light and airiness with a hint of pistachio! Service was standard, they give table bread which was good and fresh! Parking is tough since it's in DTLA but it was easy on a Sunday night!

    Service was ok. Started out fine because we were seated quickly but there was only one server and…read moreit took a hot minute for water and attention and menus. Food was ok. The truffle mushroom pizza tasted the best. Freshly baked and yummy flavor. Truffle not strong (which I prefer) Worst was dessert. Profiterole felt stale. Redeeming quality was the huge scoop of ice cream. The pistachio creme brulee was not good. Not creamy and kind of dry and grainy. French onion soup, escargots, beef tartare, duck leg, and beef bourguignon were ok. They were all cooked correctly but it just lacked some extra flavor.

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    Came as a group of 7 people where we knew that we wanted to have a bite of everything. *Note: I…read morewould probably recommend going with a group of 4 or less to have better person:bite ratio; it's recommended to order 2 dishes/person* Our server mentioned that the dishes do rotate, thus this is what we had at the end of spring/beginning of summer menu: WHAT WE ORDERED; * denotes would order again: APPETIZER - Broccolini -- bright dish! It had a good acidic component from the vinaigrette and the broccolini themselves had a good bite to them. - Market lettuce, mango -- another bright dish that was needed for health purposes. It was bright and summery and delicious. MAIN - *Croque Madame -- a table favorite; I will say we cut it into 8 slices and we felt like it was enough richness with the one bite we had. I thoroughly enjoyed how fluffy the bread was and how it soaked up the sauce - *Abalone and Bay Scallop Pot Pie -- also another favorite with the richness of the pot pie. Ample mushrooms which I thoroughly enjoyed. The puff pastry was also very flaky. The "pot pie" is more butter based so it is a rich dish. - Spaghetti Bolognese -- perfectly al dente pasta; a good bolognese but nothing to write home about for me - *Loup de Mer -- enjoyed the flaky yet tender fish that paired well with the sauces in the dish. I enjoyed that it didn't feel overly heavy, but the dish matched the thickness of the fish itself - *Pekin duck breast -- served medium rare which was perfect. I didn't get much peking flavor, but did enjoy the skin and cut of the duck breast. The french fries were also nicely seasoned. DESSERT/DRINK - Espresso martini -- I would skip. I was disappointed by the drink itself. Pandan can often have an artificial vanilla taste and that artificial taste unfortunately was the major note of the drink. It also tasted quite watery which was a disappointment - Chocolate Fondant -- a molten lava cake; nice and hot. The restaurant paces the food well so you feel satiated, however, I think I would prefer to have had things come out a little more quickly. All our mains were served one by one which led for idle hands at times.

    Besides the toasts, all the dishes were way too salty. Also, the spaghetti noodles were undercooked…read moreand crunchy. The duck breast was tender, but then again, way too salty. The dishes are interesting ideas combining French and Japanese cuisine, but the execution was a miss. Food aside, there was a seating hiccup. We had to be seated outside, even though I indicated I'd like to be seated in the standard "indoor" room on my opentable reservation. Per the restaurant, standard includes indoor and outdoor seating together. It should be made clear on Opentable if that's the case. Their manager, I think named Patric, had wonderful service and was a pleasure to have around. I guess he was the only highlight of this restaurant lol (ironically not the food)

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    4.1(1.1k reviews)
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    This is the cutest French market and bistro! Located at the LA original market, it's a place you…read morehave to visit! It has a great selection of international wines, beers, and treats. They also have a great selection of charcuterie ingredients. They have fresh croissants and unique desserts. I tried the baba au rhum and it was divine! The staff is very polite and happy to help explaining their special inventory It has a really cute European vibe in the middle of LA! Parking is available but it's pricey. Don't forget to validate your ticket otherwise it will be really expensive!

    It takes a special kind of restaurant to make customers feel punished for showing up on a Monday…read moreafternoon ready to spend money. We've been to Monsieur Marcel multiple times over the years and always considered it one of those reliable LA staples, overpriced but charming enough to justify it. That illusion officially ended on Memorial Day. We arrived Monday afternoon and politely asked about happy hour. The host immediately, and rudely, snapped: "We aren't doing that, it's Memorial Day." No explanation, no hospitality, no "sorry for the inconvenience," just instant attitude. Apparently a federal holiday means customers should pay MORE while receiving LESS warmth. Here's the thing, Memorial Day still fell on a MONDAY. One of the few weekday holidays where people actually have the chance to enjoy a happy hour. Cancelling it felt greedy enough, but the dismissive delivery made it worse. What's especially absurd is there was zero signage, no online notice, no indication whatsoever that happy hour would be suspended. So customers are expected to just find out by being publicly shut down at the host stand. Despite the terrible first impression, we stayed. Ordered truffle fries, wine, aioli, tipped appropriately, spent nearly $90 for what amounted to fries and a bottle of wine, and somehow still left feeling like our presence was inconvenient. Hospitality in Los Angeles is already struggling, but places like this seem determined to speedrun their own irrelevance. There are too many restaurants in LA with better food, better service, better wine programs, and staff who understand that "hospitality" is literally the business model. The irony is that the actual server was fine. But when your front-of-house experience starts with hostility and nickel-and-diming, it poisons the entire meal. Won't be returning, and definitely won't be recommending it anymore.

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    4.4(443 reviews)
    17.2 mi
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    We've been coming to Entre Nous for years, all the way back to the Eagle Rock days, and it has been…read moreincredible watching this place grow while somehow still keeping the exact same soul and authenticity. You can feel immediately that this is not some corporate restaurant group trying to imitate a French bistro -- this is a real small business built by real people who genuinely care. Over the years they've watched our family grow, celebrated birthdays and anniversaries with us, and always made us feel like more than just customers. There's something rare about walking into a restaurant and recognizing the same passion, the same warmth, and the same owners still working hard night after night. The food has consistently been outstanding. The atmosphere feels intimate, romantic, and truly Parisian without trying too hard. Every dish tastes like it was made with pride and attention, and the wine recommendations are always spot on. It's one of those places where you can tell the owners are personally invested in every detail. What we appreciate most is supporting an authentic independent restaurant in a time where so many places feel manufactured or transactional. Entre Nous has heart. You can feel the years of sacrifice, dedication, and love behind it. Pasadena is lucky to have a place like this. We'll continue supporting them for many more years to come.

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    Camphor - Scallops demi lune

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    4.2(528 reviews)
    11.0 miArts District, Downtown
    $$$$

    Camphor is a chill, classy, not pretentious vibe with delicious cuisine and friendly staff. Service…read moreis top notch. New plates and silverware for each course. You even get to select your own knife made in France if you order the ribeye. Amuse-bouche: perfect cheesy bite Onion tartine: I can't stop thinking about this. It's SO good! Sourdough bread, topped with French cheeses and a gravy, like a deconstructed French onion soup. Devine. Endive Salad: a light, refreshing Cesar salad with a passion fruit twist. Tartare: Made perfectly flavorful, paired with a basil leaf coated in - light tempura batter, delicious. Ribeye: Tender and juicy. Mushroom Pithivier: Who knew mushrooms could be cooked in such a buttery, flavorful way wrapped up in a delicate heavenly pastry. Potatoes: Again, who knew little potatoes could be cooked in a way that makes each bite taste so creamy, yet simple, but so delicious?! Asparagus with Bernaise sauce: Cooked perfectly. Lobster Risotto: Creamy, tomato-based sauce, with perfectly cooked risotto topped with delectable lobster. Le Burger and pommes fritte: The burger is so juicy, rich is flavor, the meat literally melts in your mouth. The fries are too salty. Kiwi: Unfortunately I'm allergic and couldn't try it, but everyone in my party LOVED it. Bread pudding: I've never had dark chocolate baked into a bread pudding and it's the best bread pudding I've ever had. Yum! Paired with vanilla ice cream. Extra yum! A wonderful experience and I know exactly what I'm coming back for!

    I love a good steak. I dream about it. So when I saw an Instagram ad for Camphor advertising their…read moreThursday-only $65 prix fixe Steak Frites menu, I made the reservation before the video even ended. This high-end hipster restaurant is tucked down a graffiti-covered alleyway downtown, on one of the blocks that somehow doesn't have that many homeless people. The entrance is unassuming and plain, which I guess is cool now? Are we over flashy? I don't know. Walking inside, you feel... nothing. The employees are all dressed in white. The restaurant is all white. It's a little bland. Near the entrance are four white upholstered chairs where you wait while your table is prepared. These chairs have seen better days. The white fabric looks like wet dogs have been sleeping and wrestling on them for years. Dirty, stained, gray. I'll stand, thanks. The prix fixe menu includes a French baguette, French butter, a summer salad, and your steak frites: a hanger steak with tarragon parsley sauce. The highlight of the meal was the bread. Soft center, crispy crust, and the butter was topped with flaky rock salt. Simple and delicious. The salad was light and bright, and by that point I was excited for the steak. I always order my steak medium. Is that right? Is that wrong? I don't know. Blood freaks me out, so I like just a little pink. The steak arrived and the presentation was a 10/10. The fries were great. Hard to mess those up. The parsley tarragon sauce was interesting at first. A flavor profile I don't think I've had before. The first bite was solid. But then came the problem: the hanger steak was tough and blood red. I had to chew it so much that I was completely over the parsley tarragon sauce before I was even halfway through the meal. The sauce also became overpowering and salty fast. The restaurant is dark, which I'm convinced is intentional so you don't notice the "medium" steak you ordered is actually rare because they have a Michelin star and apparently they know better than you. The service was fine, and my server was delightful. The restaurant clearly knows that, because they automatically add a 20% gratuity to the bill. And even with the gratuity already included, the receipt still has suggested tip amounts printed on it just in case you're looking to hit that magical 40% tip threshold. All in all, it was fine. If I had been served this exact steak frites while sitting in first class on a Delta Air Lines flight from LAX to JFK, 10/10. But driving an hour through Los Angeles traffic and Gotham City conditions to be greeted by dirty furniture and an okay steak? 6/10.

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    Camphor - Now that's a bathroom

    Now that's a bathroom

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    Camphor - Dinning room - looking towards the open kitchen.

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    Dinning room - looking towards the open kitchen.

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