THIS IS LONG CAUSE I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH!: Soooo: SUMMARY (FOR THE RUSHY RUSHY PEOPLE): great vibes has French music of different genres flowing in the air. DELICIOUS food (kudos to the chef). Good portions for the price. Food takes time cause it's bomb. #DontRushGreatness. Wonderful staff! Would love if open more hours to resume fun events ex: wine tasting open mic??? more chargers needed, clean bathroom. Parking lot small and tricky. Please be careful on that intersection. Traffic lights are meaningless to some. Beautiful decor ! And they change the menu :-) Go there it's lovely. Tell your crew but keep it classy. THATS IT! Phew. NOW GET COZY AND READ ON IF YOU HAVE THE TIME: The owner and her staff are so kind warm and welcoming! I've been coming here for what feels like a year? You walk in and feel instantly relaxed from the decor. Think ; vacation spot , "White Lotus" season 1 and 2 vibes. TIMING: The morning time is really popular from what I hear and there is sometimes a line. However go between 11-2:30 (closing time) and very calm 90% of the time. If/When there is a line people are so nice! No joke! Maybe because it's not a place you rush things. Everything is made fresh so some dishes take a bit of time. So I suggest going when you are not in a hurry. Or order to go. AMBIANCE: If you are a music lover, and enjoy international grooves, a French radio station or playlist is always on. Plus it's different styles of French music! There was rap, hip-hop, jazz, alternative. So while in line you'll probably find yourself tapping your feet. I really like the booths for the privacy. When it's busy those go QUICK. The basket chairs look glorious but I haven't tried them yet. Not sure if they are still up. But one day I'll nest in there...one day. NOW THE FOOD! The menu changes every so often which is exciting ! If you are minding your dollars and cents it's a bit pricey. HOWEVER, the food is great quality and from the dishes I've ordered the portions are a good size #WorthIt. I like their coffee and that they have milk alternatives. And I appreciate the menu is not overwhelming. If there are condiments they don't carry (due to the authenticity of the restaurant) they always recommend something comparable as a substitute. RECOMMENDATIONS: I dislike eating breakfast when it's not time for it. But when I come here? It's on! The goat cheese omelette is fluffy and delicious!! I add chicken to it que magnifique! (Hope that's right as I'm not using Ai in this moment . Apologies if it's wrong corrections welcome #respect) They had a juicy burger and it was so good they run out of it pretty often. The lox bagel has a decent amount of lox! The home fries aren't greasy (great with avocado for some reason) Bannana Bread is so tastes and moist! It feels more like a cake. I'd buy the whole basket but that would be unfair to "the OTHERS..." Just kidding lol. The lemon squares are about to be my new addiction too. But they keep it real sometimes popular dishes run out. And that's ok, it's a boutique spot. It's also a mini-rush when you order a dish that's finally available lol. ADVICE: PURPOSE: I'd come here for a smoothy after a workout. Breakfast with peers or a more relaxed business mtg. if you're in an ASL (Or any group/team) club like I was this is a great place to meet. The light is fantastic! They have their own wiFii. CLEANLINESS/KIDS? Their bathroom is clean. Place is spotless. You might see a table with dishes to be cleared but it's never overwhelming or a bunch of tables in that state so, chill! I'm not sure I've seen a lot of families with kids in there. And I'm not sure if I saw a changing table. I have a 4 year old so I look at things like that but I know they'd be very accommodating. DRAWBACKS?: I've only seen one outlet over a booth in the middle? So make sure you are charged up or have a looong chord. They also close pretty early when I'm there at 2:30pm. CREATIVE PLANS FROM STAFF: However, one of the baristas shared with me they used to be open longer. But due to Covid it's been slow. So they adjusted the hours. They have lots of ideas if things pick up. And I think in the past they did wine tasting with selections directly from France! I think they could have a fabulous open mic poetry night. Maybe even a small live band every so often. Game night classy style? hehe. If they allowed the tables to be moved I'd do an art premiere there! No joke #Ideas. YOU, yes you: Step one? Get more awesome people to adore this place like I do. So check it out! Enjoy the food and ambiance and the kindness. I'll see you at the open mic wish I could add a pic but maybe next time! read more

We came here on the way home after our cruise and we're tired of cruise food and found this little gem. This space was so beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. It's chic with pops of color to provide warmth. I also love the music playing in background it aligns with the ambiance. We were very warmly greeted upon entering and she made subtle suggestions. I ordered the vanilla latte cold brew and twist of avocado toast on a croissant it was absolutely heavenly. read more

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Don't come for the coffee. Worst coffee in playa. The food looked like it might be good but judging by the coffee it's unlikely

If you want fresh out of the oven bake goods like their croissants, get there right at 7:30am. It's perfectly done at that time. I got their honey lavender latte, perfect with my hazelnut croissant. Cozy cafe and if you get there early, you can work quietly. Nice cashier and fast service. read more

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*Delayed post from Dec '24. Lots of pastries to pick from at the front and our food was delivered pretty quickly. While their menu isn't super big, it doesn't need to be to deliver high quality food. The croissant sandwich here is absolutely delicious! The eggs were fluffy and well seasoned with a slightly sweet and smoky ham. The croissant itself was flaky buttery and had a brushing of sweetness over the top that complemented the savory sandwich well. The avocado gave it the creamy texture it needed to fully come together. I appreciated the salad on the side to add some more freshness to the plate as well, otherwise it could have been rather heavy. The dressing on it wasn't overly oily either. The environment is very chill with lowkey music and plants everywhere you look, even if most are fake. The Macabre and natural wood tables and booths add to the tranquil vibe. There are also gorgeous tiles at the bar that give it a European feel and a green wall at the back to tie in that nature feel again. read more

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Fast service. And beautiful eating area. I wanted the sweet potato and it did not disappoint. Good food and good atmosphere. Would recommend and would come again. read more

Cafe Boheme - Sweet potato, egg, feta and onion - French Near Me - Playa del Rey, California

This past Monday, we landed at LAX around 9:30 am and my hubs Yelped for a breakfast place in the surrounding area and found Cafe Boheme. We were so happy to have found this cafe. Great menu, great food and friendly atmosphere all around. The guy seated next to us lives just up the street and was telling us the owner used to have a flower shop at this location. Moved the flower shop and opened this cafe. He's here on a regular basis and highly recommends this cafe. We shared the Le Brie - omelet with cherry tomatoes and brie which was heavenly and a side of the perfectly lightly fried potatoes. We also had a hazelnut croissant which was truly authentic, flaky Parisienne croissant. Can't wait to go back there next time we're in the area again. read more

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Super super cute spot. Order at the counter and grab a number. Me and my sister split the breakfast sandwich $17 which comes on a croissant. Delicious! Although the salad was insanely small, only critique is they should add more for a $17 plate it was the size of a small fist. Anyways, great spot would definitely be back. Parking is tricky there's only 4 spots out front. read more

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Coffee was lukewarm and average or below average quality at best. Not worthy of the high price it charges. read more

Love having Cafe Boheme in our neighborhood! A bright cafe serving French food - crepes in the morning, tartines, pastries and coffee as well as dinner options (I haven't tried those yet!). Ordered their croque madame in the morning and really enjoyed it. Would like to try more! It's a really beautiful cafe with ample seating in the morning and relaxing. I can see people working here in the day! read more

Cafe Boheme - Croque Monsieur - French Near Me - Playa del Rey, California

Just left this place 1/14/26 around 12:30pm. I really wanted to like this place since I'm a local at Playa del Rey. I just had the worst matcha latte ever, hardly any matcha or any foam, this drink is basically warmed milk. I asked the attendant to put some more matcha on it and she did but was still so bad for $8 plus drink! Ugh! Also I got a plain croissant that I had to eat cold because they said it can't be warmed?? Also I heard another costumer complain that his drink didn't taste like much since everything was in the bottom. This place has so much potential but this is my 3rd time giving it a chance, sadly most likely I won't be back. read more

Cafe Boheme - French Near Me - Playa del Rey, California

been awhile since i have been here. ended up getting the steak and potatoes plate. soooooo good and Lidia is such a cool server. friendly and matches the calm vibes here. will be returning again soon. LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

Cafe Boheme - Steak and potato's meal - French Near Me - Playa del Rey, California

Food was fresh and delicious. Great atmosphere for brunch.. highly recommend this place. Delicious coffee. Try that honey almond latte. read more

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aesthetically pleasing. Egg Croissant was heaven. Their croissant was freshly baked! Fabulous breakfast treat for busy mom. Excellent service read more

Cafe Boheme - Third time coming in her this week! Delicious freshly baked pastries! - French Near Me - Playa del Rey, California

Love cafe boheme! Recently came back from France and their food & quality makes me feel like I'm back! Such a perfect addition to playa. Francoise is the best!! Also, I've had their breakfast and dinner--both amazing! read more

Cafe Boheme - French Near Me - Playa del Rey, California

Food is good but the prices are insane. $19 for a bacon and mushroom omelette.. extra $3 PER vegetable if you want to add more AND $5 extra for a side of potatoes. Absolutely ridiculous pricing. Will not be coming back. The food pictured was $22! A joke of a side salad and quarter sized pieces of bread. Adjust your prices or lose your customers. read more

Cafe Boheme - Omelette - French Near Me - Playa del Rey, California

This cafe/ restaurant is a lovely gem. Their coffee is incredible as well as their Brie and Jambon Baguette sandwich. In the evening, the menu changes offering more delicious options. I met Francois who really made the experience truly delightful. Looking forward to returning and trying the jumbo shrimp as well as other dinner items. read more

Cafe Boheme - Evening menu - French Near Me - Playa del Rey, California

I tried this place when it first opened three or four years ago and was totally turned off by the small portions of food you get and the "no free refills" policy for iced tea. 99% of restaurants offer free refills for iced tea -- it costs 50 cents to make! Don't they want to attract business?! Don't they want to make customers happy?! I tried going there again today hoping things might have changed. I walked in and asked if they serve iced tea with free refills. The guy said they have iced tea, but you must pay for a refill. I walked out. read more

I like Europe in Europe. So I'm still getting used to the idea of choosing what to eat, paying for it, and waiting for someone to bring it to me. That's a manpower advantage for the restaurant, but it does change the patron/server dynamics. Ç'est la vie. Questa è la vita. And yet..., La Bohème was a joy. The service was both friendly and attentive -- non-Parisian, in other words -- and the food was delicious with an appealing blend of flavors and textures (we had crêpes) and portions large enough to save half for another meal -- at home, presumably. The range of options persuades us that we'll be returning... often. read more

On my latest visit, I came here for breakfast and some coffee. I got the hazelnut mocha and the croque monsieur with egg (or the croque madame effectively). I really felt the 'joie de vivre' in the vibe on this last trip. The person I ordered from I believe was French (maybe the owner?) but she was really sweet and helpful. You can tell the folks here love and believe in what they're serving. The croque madame was really well done and came with a side salad what was dressed in a light vinaigrette. The sandwich had some nice crispy ham and nice layer of cream(?) between the ham and the bread. The egg gave it some extra hardiness. I'm a fan and I'm looking forward to the next visit. read more

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This place is incredible. If you want a cozy spot that delivers fresh breakfast with french influence, this is it! The waffles are incredible. The bread is fresh and everything is made with TLC. Come see for yourself! read more

Cafe Boheme - French Near Me - Playa del Rey, California

Really great service and food! Just moved down the street and have been going nearly everyday for breakfast now. Lidia is awesome

Cafe Boheme was a good place to go with friends and grab a bite. There were many great choices and I chose the açaí bowl. It was definitely large and fresh. Service was excellent and they took care of our needs perfectly. Parking can be an issue but we lucked out. I think that there is more parking close by but I did not look. If you get a chance while in Westchester, California I would try it out. It is not far from the airport. LAX. read more

Every time I stop by LAX I go to this place and the beach close by. I've been coming to this restaurant for years since they've opened and I haven't been disappointed. This is a cute french style cafe/restaurant in Playa Del Rey. You can't go wrong with any of the food or drinks here. I've enjoyed everything I've ordered. The quality of the food and the flavors are great! The interior is cute, yet fresh and modern. Also, I never see this place packed, but that may be because of the parking situation. The parking lot is hiding in the corner of an intersection and it is hard to get in and out of. There are barely any parking spots in the lot which is shared with other businesses. I'd say that parking is the biggest con for this place, but the experience still makes it worth it. No complaints about the service. The staff members are courteous and helpful. The wait times for food can take a while though, depending on the order. read more

They have a very cute vibe typical of what you'd expect from a relaxed beach city cafe - hula skirt straw umbrellas out front, colorful tile at the bar, macrame and wooden light fixtures, tiled ceilings, and lots of natural light. They have both trendy indoor and outdoor seating, and my favorite part was the swinging chair in the back. They also have a small parking lot out front if you aren't able to find parking in the neighborhood. They use Jetty coffee roasters based in Los Angeles, and my oat milk latte was very smooth. The staff was friendly and handled the rush well. read more

Cafe Boheme - Oat latte - French Near Me - Playa del Rey, California

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Café Bohème? More like Café Bullsh*t. If you enjoy being talked down to by arrogant wannabe Parisians while chewing on overcooked mediocre food disguised as "French cuisine," this is your place. Otherwise, do your stomach and soul a favor and drive anywhere else. We ordered breakfast expecting, you know, edible food. What came out looked like it was scraped off the floor of a truck stop and reheated in a microwave powered by broken dreams. The eggs were dry, sad, and borderline offensive--like they were being punished for something. We politely tried to return the food--key word: tried. The waitress (who I'm convinced moonlights at a DMV) refused and called out the chef, who had the audacity to come argue with us like some kind of culinary warlord. He actually stood there, arms crossed, and told us our eggs weren't overcooked--as if we didn't have taste buds. Newsflash: You're not in Montmartre. You're slinging fake French food in a café that smells like fryer oil and shattered promises. I wouldn't trust these guys to make instant ramen, let alone anything that requires actual skill. Pretty sure he spends his off-hours deep-frying curly fries at Arby's and studying the art of gaslighting Yelp reviewers. Oh, and if you're wondering--yes, they absolutely cook with the cheapest, gut-wrecking seed oils. Your arteries will file for divorce before you get the check. Bottom line: This place is a pretentious grease trap with zero accountability. I've had better meals at airport kiosks. Café Bohème is a parody of itself, and if you go, you deserve every overpriced, underseasoned, ego-driven bite. read more

The best quiche Ive ever had! Hands down you will not be dissapointed. Call in advance to make sure they have it.

A friend and I went for lunch on a weekday. Ambience was great - beautiful bohemian decor and nice light music. There are multiple seating options - counter, booth, individual tables, indoor and outdoor and free parking lot. The staff was friendly. The food was ok. It was honestly average. I got the crepito with mushrooms and got soggy very quickly so it was a little messy to eat. The side salad was cute and kids meal size, so wish there was a little more portion wise offered. Definitely a great spot to grab a light meal and get some work done. read more

Cafe Boheme - Crepito - French Near Me - Playa del Rey, California

Cafe Boheme is a beautiful place. This would be great for a special occasion- or just celebrating any day of the year! Love the service and the chill French playlist. We loved the hummus and crudites, french onion soup, seared ahi tuna nicoise, and chicken au jus with green beans and potato. Would be happy to come back and try the crepes. read more

Cafe Boheme - French Near Me - Playa del Rey, California

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I've visited several times since last year, and this place has truly become one of my favorites. The food is always delicious, and I love how many coffee options they have! I usually come on weekends, and the cashier who greets me early in the morning is consistently so kind and welcoming. Everything from the pastries to the eggs, fruit, and potatoes is made with really fresh ingredients. I also really appreciate how the chefs are careful and attentive whenever I mention my allergies. Highly recommend! The cozy atmosphere and soft French music make it even better. Highly recommend! read more

This place is absolutely adorable... They did such a great job with decorating and having a European vibe. Unfortunately, the food lacks any taste whatsoever and the portions are not so great. Literally you need to order salt and pepper just to add a little flavor... when I was ordering... Ironically, I heard one person ask for a side of mayo and another person asked for some more dressing. It's because there's a lack of taste. Very unfortunate because this place has good potential -just needs a little food help. I eat very, very healthy and I will say I have a mild headache... It must be from the oils that they cooked the chicken in... I can tell right away so they need to up their food game. read more

After dropping off someone at the airport early in the morning, I needed a coffee and mini breakfast. The Café Boehme was perfect, not only was it already open, but it offered a delicious coffee and super-fresh croissants! And literally just around the corner from LAX. read more

Cafe Boheme - French Near Me - Playa del Rey, California

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The place is not super noticeable from the outside but is very cute inside. I went in for lunch today and got a galette and a French onion soup. The food was very bland, even French onion soup had some very weird consistency. The bread was melted and mushed as if it had been sitting there forever. I would say it was the worse French onion soup I tried (I have been to France many times, including different regions and I know what I am talking about). Also both soup and galette came out at the same time. By the time I finished my soup, the galette was too cold. I noticed they are now open for dinner but it is a place with self check-out where you order at the counter and then grab any seat you want. Not sure if the same goes towards dinner service but I would prefer not to pay at the counter. I was really hoping this place would be amazing since we don't have a lot of good places in the area where you can walk to. read more

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We'd been here several times for breakfast and it's always been excellent, but we went for dinner tonight and it was incredible. It seems to be pretty popular in the mornings but I highly recommend checking out the dinner menu. read more

capuchino is perfect and croissants are Dreamcast delicious. A perfect morning spot. the wait staff is exceptionally good, friendly and professional. my favorite Westchester restaurant. read more

A cute spot on a busy street, it's a shame that it's a bit hard to get to. The pastries were alright, a lot of prepackaged goods, but I ordered the wrong drink. It was too heavy on the syrup, making the sweetness overpowering and the matcha hidden. Pretty decor, and I wish it wasn't so overcast because I heard the planes through the clouds and would've liked to see them. It'd be a lovely place to have a drink and watch the planes! read more

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I've been here a couple of times recently and two things really stand out: the remarkably friendly service and the cozy, stylish decor. This place kinda catches you by surprise, something you think you'd see in a trendy marketplace area like Americana in Glendale, but instead is nestled on a busy street strip mall. It is bright, spacious, clean, and welcoming. Each time I've visited the service has been fantastic. Very very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Even when they were a little busier, I never felt rushed. The food here is incredible! Fresh pastries, simple yet delicious breakfast meals, great tasting coffee! It's no surprise there is usually a line during busy weekend hours and plenty of people in and out enjoying all kinds of great food and drinks! read more

Cafe Boheme - Cute little place in Playa Del Rey - French Near Me - Playa del Rey, California

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Absolutely five stars! I recently dined at this lovely French restaurant with four family members, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. While I had been before, it was everyone else's first time--and they were all just as impressed as I'd hoped. Our server, Francois, was warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home. We shared a bottle of red wine and tried a variety of dishes, including the beautifully presented ratatouille served shakshuka-style, seabass with a rich and flavorful creamy creole sauce, moule poulette, and perfectly sautéed green beans. Every dish was a hit, and the ambiance added the perfect touch to our evening. We left full, happy, and already talking about when to return! read more

This place is a joke. Food - it's just fine. BUT, it is expensive. Never paid so much for sandwich with a croissant you'd find at Costco. Coffee - very blah. They don't even have a real espresso machine nor do they have the staff to actually make a decent espresso drink. And, why is it always so hot inside? read more

To be fair we haven't tried anything besides their crossiant and coffee yet. We however really enjoyed our morning hangout here. Their coffee, butter and chocolate crossiants were good. I loved their ambience. It makes you want to go back. I can't wait to go back and have their crepes. Our friend from the group tried their strawberry crepe and really liked it. Parking is tricky and limited. We got lucky even though we went on Sunday morning. read more