Cute little French coffee shop with delious pastries! The staff was really sweet and helpful, and extremely patient with our 2 year old son. We went on a Monday morning and it was not busy so we got our food and coffee very quickly. They bring you everything as it's ready! Would definitely come back to this little spot. read more

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I'm really sorry to say this, but Cafe Bonaparte has extremely gone downhill. I don't know if it's the staff, the organization behind the scenes, or just plain incompetence, but they're just not paying attention to their customers. At my latest adventure at this place, and I have had problems before, I ordered their Croque Monsieur, which is my main go-to at this cafe. I've gotten it so many times I can't even count the number. The way our order arrived was first my wife's quiche was brought out. Then, several minutes later, our lattes arrived. Don't you hate it when your drinks are delivered after your meal? Then, about twenty minutes later, they brought out my Croque Monsieur. I was about to go and ask where it was when I finally see a staff member coming out with it. The problem was, she brought it to me in a to-go container. They brought my wife's quiche out on a plate, our lattes in mugs, so why was there any confusion? We never ordered anything to-go! From that, we had to go inside and ask for silverware, a plate, and all of that kind of stuff. Just an annoying waste of time! This may seem like a small thing. And, it is. But, this stuff has been going on a lot lately. They really need to get their staff under control, get them listening to their customers, and bring their customers what they ordered. The other problem I have with this place is that it has become overrun with flies. It's really annoying! I mean, we were just batting flies away from our table the whole time we were sitting there. As were a lot of other people. Looking at the open tables and chairs, there were flies just resting on them. I realize this is not their fault. And there's probably nothing they can do about it. But, it's really becoming an annoying experience to eat here, not only in terms of service but in terms of flies. They really need to clean up their act. Awh, Cafe Bonaparte, Redondo Beach, where have you gone? read more

Hermosa Beach is one of my absolute favourite areas around LA even though I've only recently started spending time there. Last weekend we took my in-laws to see the water and check out the area when they were visiting and when it came time for lunch Cafe Bonaparte was the place they chose. This cafe has a very beach style vibe and a menu that seems perfect for breakfast and lunch if you are in the mood for salads, baked goods, and sandwiches so that's exactly what we ordered. I kept it simple and ordered the Chicken Panini which has Marinated Chicken Breast, Melted Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Brown Mustard, and Mayo. I also got a bag of chips on the side but those were just lays so let's keep that out of the review. The food came out pretty quickly (that tends to happen with sandwiches and salads) and it was a perfectly fine panini. Even though the food was good, it didn't have any qualities that stood out, but it was solid and that's really all I can think of saying. Overall, Cafe Bonaparte is a solid little spot for sandwiches and salads. The service here was solid, the place itself has a nice environment, and it's location right next to the beach will have be back in the area many times, and maybe, just maybe, I'll have to check out the large baked good selection in the front. read more

Cafe Bonaparte - Chicken Panini. - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I was very disappointed with my experience here. On July 7, shortly after 2:00 PM, I politely asked the employee at the register if they had any sugar-free desserts because I am diabetic. Instead of answering professionally, he laughed and sarcastically said, "Yeah, yeah... this is a café, of course everything is sugar-free." His response was disrespectful and made me feel embarrassed. I then explained that I have diabetes and that was the reason for my question. This is a café, and nowadays many cafés offer options such as sugar-free, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary choices. I honestly don't understand why asking about a sugar-free option was so funny to your employee. There was absolutely nothing unreasonable about my question. Customers deserve to be treated with respect, especially when asking questions related to a medical condition. A little kindness and professionalism would have made a big difference. I hope the management addresses this issue so that no one else is made to feel the way I did. read more

Nice pastries nice coffee. The turkey sandwich is excellent. Also is the avocado toast. The patio area is chill and relaxed. Your few steps from the beach and the pier so on a nice day it doesn't get much better especially if you're stopping in for a morning bite to eat while enjoying your coffee and company. The service is good and you can find parking around back. read more

Cafe Bonaparte - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

We've enjoyed Bonaparte for some time. We've enjoyed many tasty items there, both sweet and savory. One of our favorites has been the kale pomegranate salad. We typically do carry-out when on a walk, as we live close by. We still enjoy the salad, but in the last many months the quantity that we received in the container has continued to shrink to about half of what it was. The container is the same, and it used to be filled close to the top of the clam-shell. The last one I received with my order today wasn't even half filled. read more

Cafe Bonaparte - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

If you want to pay 10$ for a cup of milk this is the place to go. I asked for a chai iced latte. Could taste a hint of chai and full of milk. Went to try to fix it and they did add more chai but were rude about it. I said thank you when the guy handed my drink and he ignored me lol Last time they get a penny from me, No thank you! read more

Unfortunately they closed the Cafe Bonaparte in Redondo Beach, which was closer to home. Felt like catching breakfast, so I came to this location. It's right off of Pier Avenue, on the way to the pier. You order and pay inside. You're given a number on your receipt, so before food and drinks are delivered to your table, staff call out your number. Staff are friendly and efficiently ring you up at the counter. I sat outdoors in their patio. There are mostly small round tables for two, so it's not really good for large groups, unless you want to move tables around and hog up all the outdoor space. There's also free entertainment, whether you want it or not. When I was here, it was a singer/acoustic guitar player. Fortunately, not bad or annoying. I ordered my usual, oak milk latte and avocado toast, which comes with a side salad. Get ready, it's a lot of hard boiled eggs strategically placed on a slice of toast. Regarding parking, I parked up the street where it was free and walked. read more

Cafe Bonaparte - Latte - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Cute spot with friendly staff and delectable looking pastries. I only stopped by for a quick bite to go, so ordered the kids turkey panini with fruit and an OJ. I ordered at the register and they brought my order to the table. They have a single coed restroom and small patio which is right under Tower 12. I'll definitely visit again to sit and enjoy the people watching with a pastry and hot drink. read more

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I come to Hermosa a few times a year. Discovered Bonaparte last year. Returned last week. Saw some negative reviews and worried. But I had breakfast twice last week and it was exceptional each time. Great pastries which are a challenge in humid climates. Wonderful omelet. Terrific avocado toast and coffees. Prompt and pleasant service. Of all the times I've been, I never had a bad experience. Lovely outdoor seating too. read more

Visited last Sunday for the Tree Lightning Ceremony. Pastries looked delicious and decided to get a few items. Among these was a chocolate croissant, hot mexican cocoa and an iced coffee. The iced coffee was the most disgusting of its kind I have ever had. The croissant was probably the best item. However for a coffee shop, one would expect the obvious beverages to stand out. Not a chance I'd visit again with so many contenders in the near vicinity. Service was also very slow. They use a number system on your receipt and come out and tender items calling out numbers and walking atound premises. They could upgade and make this process more efficient. read more

I really wanted to love this place so it could be my go-to cafe when I'm at the beach. Met up with a couple of friends to have breakfast here. When I read the reviews prior I decided to still give it a try. Customer service wasn't as bad as other reviews stated. The girl who helped us was very nice. When we were deciding what to choose from, we saw a fly inside the glass with the pastries!! I told the girl in the front and she didn't seem surprised she just tried to get it out but did they? No. And they even kept selling those pastries to the people after us. I can't blame the workers tho, I'm sure they bring it up to the managers attention.. We ended up getting avocado toast and chai tea lattes, they were okay. Will not be coming back although their outside seating is just great to have a coffee with a friend! read more

Hello! I just wanted to put a warning out there that the so called "sweet" smoothie is anything but that. I'm not sure if it was intended to taste immensely bitter and undrinkable, but that was the smoothie I was served. It honestly tasted as if they had just ground up a load of grapefruit peels and called it a day. Multiple ingredients mentioned, they were all superseded by a bitter tartness. Now, If you're thinking that I may be biased because maybe I just don't like grapefruit, I assure you, no taste testing was run in the process of making this smoothie, because even grapefruit lovers such as I could not get it down. Super disappointing, and I don't see any future wherein I will be giving this establishment any more of my time or money. read more

Cafe Bonaparte - "Sweet" smoothie - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I was REALLY impressed with the food here! Having our sandwiches on the croissants was a game changer. They were super big and they were just so soft and airy! Definitely one of the best croissants I've eaten, but then add all the delicious meat and toppings to make it into an sandwich and it was just heaven. Super filling but super delicious. I also appreciated how much meat they loaded into the sandwich, it was filling and I felt like I got my money's worth. While I really loved the vinaigrette dressing on my side salad, mom wasn't a fan of it so just be mindful of how much dressing you use. But I would definitely eat here again and just get another sandwich on one of their amazing croissants! read more

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Immediately when I walked in it felt like I was walking into a furnace, it was already a hot sunny day but it felt like the heat was cranked up or the AC was broken. I saw their pastries and wanted to try one of them but when I saw the amount of flies in the glass compartment where the food is held, I walked out immediately. That is a health code violation probably but it is unsanitary and can get people sick! read more

Came in with my family, toddlers and all and it was such a nice experience. You order your food at the counter and find a table to sit at (they have in door and outdoor) then food is taken to you. We sat outside because who doesn't like an ocean view while they eat?! Valeria helped us out and she was very sweet and helpful. We ordered a fruit bowl for the kiddos, bacon, egg and cheese croissant, and their almond toast which was amazing! Also had a few cappuccino which we enjoyed very much! Will definitely be back! read more

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I use to live in HB right by Cafe Bonaparte and ate breakfast and lunch often. It's been years since I've been back but was in the area twice in as many weeks this month. My first visit back a picked up a few desserts to take home. While waiting, I noticed a lot of flies. I understand that they may have a hard time controlling that as there doors are left open to the Cafe but my bigger concern was the flies in the case where the croissants are held. I decided to go back yesterday to take my mom who was in town visiting. The employees were not very helpful when asking questions about some of the coffee drinks as if they didn't really know. Wound up with a Chai Latte and Ice Latte. Not good. Had to toss them. I also ordered several desserts to-go as well as a piece of quishe to take home for breakfast as I recall from past years how good their quishe was. When they brought it out to me, it was heated. I told the lady i didn't want it warmed up because I was not eating it until the next day and she just kept saying it was okay cold. I'm not sure what she meant. I was going to push to have them replace with a piece that was not heated up, but my mom just wanted to go ahead and leave because again, so many issues wtih flies and apparently the lady i was talking to was not understanding my questions or request. I just re-heated the quishe and the top and bottom layer was super dry and hard. I had to toss it. I wanted to give the cafe the benefit of the doubt after the first visit this month but it has not meet my expectations from past year's experience. The quality seems to have gone down and the staff does not seem much into customer satisfaction. I'm disappinted as was looking to start visiting there more often, especially when i have out of town visitors. read more

Decided to try this place and order a matcha latte and ice coffee. The matcha latte was literally just milk and green food coloring, no taste of matcha and felt watered down. The ice coffee was the same, it wasn't even dark and watered down. We also got the creme brûlée with the burnt top and that was not fresh at all. It was super surgery and thick. It felt like we were eating caramel and bread read more

This cafe is fairly small and is located in that busy Hermosa beach pier area where all those bars and restaurants are. I came to meet up with a friend in the morning and we sat at one of the tables outside. I got an iced matcha with oat milk and it was one of the worst ones I've ever had. It tasted bland, super watery and came out lukewarm. Yuck! I would not get this again. They have a wide variety of pastries on display. My daughter enjoyed her chocolate croissant. I also got a yogurt and granola bowl with strawberries which was HUGE and tasted okay, nothing special. Service was pretty terrible... our server didn't smile or say anything when bringing out our food. She actually looked pretty upset like she was having a bad day. Overall, didn't have a good experience here. Maybe it was just an off day but I would definitely not go out of my way to come back here. Parking: street or meter parking in pier lot read more

I stumbled upon this adorable little spot in Hermosa, and I'm so glad I did. They have such a charming vibe and an impressive selection of pastries. I ended up trying the chocolate croissant with almonds on top, and it was absolutely delicious,way better than I expected! The croissant was larger than I imagined, perfectly flaky, and the flavor was just amazing. read more

It's a great place to taste European style desserts. Delicious with a wonderful terrace and view

The location and interior is nice. The food however is underwhelming for location and pricing. The service is sub par. The staff is very moody, emotionless and keeps not paying attention. They kept walking past with our orders and we would have to chase them down. This place needs a revamp and some proper management. At least make sure the less enthusiastic employees do not work on a Saturday.... read more

Treated rudely at the restaurant. We wanted to use the bathroom, but we were told it was "closed" We had been paying customers, but were denied use of the restroom. read more

Croissants with apples, eclairs with gloss, Fresh OJ poured, no detail lost. Quiche that melts, a seaside seat-- Euro vibes on a Hermosa street. read more

I was working in the area and wanted something yummy for breakfast so I stopped here because the menu looked yummy. The girl at the register was lovely and helpful and suggested a breakfast sandwich so I chose the bacon and egg on a croissant. I also ordered and ice coffee and a strawberry cheese croissant and ham and cheese croissant to go. I ate the sandwich inside which unfortunately had an unusual amount of flys which I'm guessing was due to being on the pier. When I was served my sandwich I immediately noticed the bacon was crumbled and on the plate not in my sandwich. I took a bite and the bacon was burnt so it had hard burnt bacon taste. I've never in my life have had a breakfast sandwich with crumbled bacon. Why crumble it? Why not just leave it in strips? The croissant tasted stale and my iced coffee tasted like water. The croissants. Brought home to my kids were as disappointing. Put it this way...I was jealous of my husband who told me he had instant oatmeal at home. I told him at least he didn't pay $40. read more

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Charming café nestled in the heart of the Hermosa Beach promenade. The food is consistently fresh and delicious, and the service is friendly and welcoming. Their pastries are a must-try! Arrive early to enjoy a freshly baked blueberry and cheese croissant paired with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. read more

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Food very deficient quality; service terrible & location & ambiance strategic. Too many option of food and pastry, but no quality control read more

I really wanted to love the food and coffee at this place. This bakery/coffee/breakfast and lunch spot was located very close to the pier at Hermosa Beach. You walk up to the counter and order your food and drinks. There are tables and umbrellas outside for seating. I ordered a regular large latte with oat milk and an avocado toast. In my opinion, it's kind of hard to mess up an avocado toast. I never had a bad avocado toast up until this point. This avocado toast lacked flavor. It was the worst avocado toast I've ever had. It needed more seasoning all around. We also got the flourless chocolate cake and that was not bad. It was cold but moist inside and had good chocolate flavor. The texture and taste were on point. Overall ratings: Location: 5/5 Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 If you are on the pier and want to eat around there, and be outside with coffee and food, I would recommend this place. Overall, the food and coffee were just alright. read more

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Went here for lunch with a few friends. Service was fantastic - I ordered a yogurt parfait, and it was inedible. I asked the staff if it was yogurt, it didn't look or taste like yogurt. I asked if it was Greek yogurt, it was bitter and had a strange taste and it was firm. They assured me it was yogurt and it was new. My two friends both tried it and agree it was not yogurt. Couldn't figure out what it was until I was telling another friend about it, and they said maybe Cream Fraiche! Once they said that I was like yup, that is exactly what it was! So disappointing and such a waste of money. read more

This is a little Cafe located right around the Hermosa Beach Pier. We've been wanting to try a little coffee shop & this spot certainly did not disappoint! Ambiance: The shop itself is small with a limited amount of indoor & outdoor seating. Due to its location, the tables will most likely be full, but people will come & go if you are patient. The employees are quick to service the tables when they opened up, so that was nice to see. Service: The employees were super nice. They promptly cleaned the tables as customers left. They use a number system, so you must pay attention when your number is called. If you choose to dine-in, they offer your beverage & food on real dishes & cups which I personally appreciate as it is better for the environment. Food: They had a large selection of pastries, sandwiches & desserts...much like a patisserie would. We ordered a Cafe Latte, a drip coffee & a samosa. The Latte was missing the milk foam, which we felt was odd, but it tasted right. The drip coffee was nothing special, but the samosa was very nice! It was potato with bell peppers & onions inside! This pastry was delightful & when paired with the mint sauce, the combo was perfection! We did not try any of the other pastries, but they all appeared top quality, flaky & buttery! The service was quick. Their restroom uses a key (if you need to go). We would certainly go back to try their pastries...maybe jot the Cafe Latte though. read more

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The chicken panini was terrible, and the staff didn't care at all when I told them there was a fly in the sandwiches displayed in the case. Never coming back. read more

Worst food ever employees are dull and emotionless and took forever to get my absolutely inedible and terrible food and drink

This place is ok. I had the açaí smoothie and the salmon toast. I think I'd need to come back to try the other food items but for cafe food, I would say it's satisfactory. read more

Stopped by for lunch on a beautiful day. Location is great on the Hermosa Pier, so great people watching. They have tables with umbrellas to sit outside (there were some tables inside, too). Stepped inside and there was a lot to choose from their display case. Being my first time, I didn't know if any items were their specialty so I just picked a couple items to try. I tried the ham & mushroom quiche and roasted chicken salad. Larger portions, so I could not finish on my own; glad I had a companion to share with. Both items were goodish, but I am not sure I tried their signature item. read more

Cafe Bonaparte - Roasted chicken salad - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Came to the cafe on 7/1/2025, at 6pm with friends, my order was taken by a young female worker with long brown hair and eyeliner. When taking our order, she seemed unfriendly and annoyed; since none of the prices are displayed, I have inquired about the price of the quiche and then of a matcha. Since both were $10 each, I have double checked, asking "this the price for 1 piece/ 1 drink? wow" to which the worker has responded "well, its a beachside cafe, what did you expect". In 15 minutes, I decided to purchase a chocolate croissant and asked "Can I place another order" to get the worker's attention, to which I was met with a little giggle. Personally, I have assumed that this condescending attitude was provoked by me asking about the prices and then changing my mind regarding the order. Regardless, upon exiting, my friends and I have all felt unwelcome and like a burden to the workers. P.S. The drinks and foods were nothing special. Opt out for local, les touristy alternatives:) read more

Melanie and Abby are the best. I love coming here and getting the rigatoni pasta with chicken. Service is absolutely great and they provide a chill atmosphere. Sangria is also very good here. Keep it up Cafe Bonaparte! read more

I was looking for a place to eat dessert only and this was the best find. Staff is friendly and has compostable silverware. Cafe vibe, you can eat inside or outside, but we leveled up by grabbing our desserts to go to enjoy them on a beach bench during sunset. Wonderful! read more

Cafe Bonaparte - Chocolate Mousse - French Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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The staff is incredibly welcoming, attentive, Had the apricot croissant and coffee. Location is great!

Service was horrible. Took forever for the guy to acknowledge us to take our order, then when I asked for the key to use the bathroom I was told they were closed for the day. Very rude!!! Our drinks were fine, but nothing special. Go somewhere else for better service. read more

Very very sad... I was visiting this cafe every month with my boyfriend and really liked this tradition. I loved food and deserts, but what happened today made me feel extremely uncomfortable. I ordered scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, but instead I got basically an omelet with COOKED salmon. There is no way you can boil or fry smoked salmon which is always served raw. In any restaurant I went in my life and I've had it a lot since I'm a huge fan of smoked salmon. When the owner came out, he was mad with my complaint and I felt horrible. It felt very passive aggressive. He did not offer to change the dish, he did not give any explanation on why "smoked salmon" is fully cooked... he just returned money for the dish. This situation could have been resolved in a nice way and I would be able to continue being a returning customer, but this feeling is not erasable. Very very sad. read more