Delicious breakfast today. French toast and a savory crepe. Friendly staff and the owner Chef Josette was a delight. She conversed with all the customers,and made us feel welcomed. She said too the bistro was getting an upgrade, however the current atmosphere was pleasant and we enjoyed our morning. read more

I stopped in for lunch and, unfortunately, had a very negative experience with the owner. She came across as erratic and was disrespectful not only toward me but also toward her employees. From what I observed, there was an attempt to serve me microwave food, but the employees seemed uncomfortable with that and instead prepared me a freshly cooked breakfast burrito.The owner appeared upset that they had done so. The employees were courteous and did their best under the circumstances, and I appreciated their efforts. Unfortunately, my interaction with the owner overshadowed the entire experience. Based on my visit, the staff deserves credit, but the owner's behavior left a very poor impression. Simply deplorable!!! read more

An eatery worth traveling to for delicious crepes and other menu items plus pastries. The freshly baked baguette is so yummy with a crusty outside but a very soft bread interior. The entries are served piping hot. Chef Josette and her staff are friendly. There is a covered Patio with tables for dining in. It was a cool but sunny afternoon so a pleasant time for a leisurely gourmet lunch. Street parking only available in a residential area. read more

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The pastries. Wow. Get there early and there you won't be alone. Those in the know understand that the pastries are best when still warm. After My first bite of the cream cheese crescent, I actually said "Oh wow!" Will definitely go back and try more. Nice Job Chef. FYI the hours here on Yelp are incorrect. They open at 8:30 most mornings. Call for exact times. This is a neighborhood jewel. read more

Charming cafe! Today was my second time here, and I had the same great experience as before. We came for a late brunch...best coffee in Los Angeles! The food was fresh and delicious. The staff are friendly, responsive and seem to love being there (one waitress has been there 25 years...!). This restaurant is off the beaten path in a funky location, which means it's not packed and parking is easy. Shhhhhh...don't tell anyone about it! The owner came out to say hello and ask how our meal was...she was beautiful, friendly & professional. This restaurant is a great find. read more

I usually love this place but they put Tuna salad in my Niçoise salad. Mayo and celery in a nicoise ? Gross. I won't order that again. Also no green beans or anchovies? Worst imitation of a Niçoise Salad ive ever had. read more

Chef Josette Bistro - A gross poorly made wanna be Niçoise salad with tuna fish for a tuna sandwich! - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wonderful bistro with incredible food and atmosphere. It's easily one of the best French restaurants in Los Angeles with an incredible menu and excellent service. If you want great pate or a special treat for an event, they have you covered. There are dozens of faux French restaurants in the city don't sleep on this L.A. institution. read more

Absolutely awesome not to mention, so is she. Everything is handmade. You just can't beat French pastries.

The food is so fresh and such high quality! A true gem, with food that has lovely presentation and then tastes even better than the beautiful looks. This is not a stuffy French restaurant, it is a friendly Cozy, Breakfast and lunch place with a bakery that by design of the chef has out of this world French- inspired delights. read more

Good Croissants! My chocolate croissant has a wonderful honeycomb structure. Good chocolate. Josette gave me a card and asked me to come back. I visited on a august sunday morning. The place was empty. I thought that was a bad omen for the product. It was not. The pastries were delicious. They can easily compete with Bianca's or Copenhagen bakery, but this place just dont look as fancy or modern. Go see it. Its an adventure. read more

Chef Josette Bistro - This is the flyer the owner gave me. - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I stopped in to grab a French pastry while having my car serviced. WHEW! Not sure what it was called.....some kind of apple tart...with custard...flaky PERFECTION. Carmelized sweetness...holy shit. read more

Did you know there is a wonderful French restaurant just 15 minutes north of the intersection of Slauson and La Brea! There is street parking, fresh flowers and a unhurried Sunday Brunch. The food is delightful. I love the lentil soup and crazy fresh bread. The omelettes are not huge but they are flavorful and light and made with fresh herbs and a light touch. The sandwiches and salads are very filling and the desserts are both beautiful and super delicious. The French pastries in the display are all divine and you will not go wrong taking some of everything. The take out business is quite brisk, but there always seems to be seating available in the sit down restaurant. I once had an opportunity to have an extended conversation with Chef Josette who is fascinating and super accomplished. She's put her heart and soul into this lovely establishment and deserves our support with our stomachs and wallets. If you go, you will be delighted. read more

Getting to this location is a major pain due to construction! Can't wait until it's finished....

Went to the shop to pick up a "king's cake" (galette des rois), and ended up buying baguette, pastries and paté! All of which were excellent! She knows her stuff, bravo! I will, of course, come back for more. read more

My husband came across the restaurant and really wanted us to go try it out, we arrived without reservation on Sunday at 2:45 the restaurant closes at 3pm I fully expected to be turned away, The girl that greeted us was pleasant and accommodating! The owner came over and also greeted us she was so Nice. The food was outstanding! The service was outstanding! We purchased some cheese and Pate and a baguette to take home also delicious. Love the food and service looking forward to our next visit. read more

Chef Josette Bistro - Eggs Benedict yum yummy - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Chef Josette cruise is authentic French . She has been the LA area for some time now. She has compassion for the food she prepares; you can taste and see it from the pastries, cakes, pates ...etc. I highly recommend this cafe. read more

My friends and I found this place entirely by accident. We had plans to meet at another restaurant but for reasons I won't go into we didn't eat there. We were walking in the neighborhood looking for a different place for brunch and happened by Josette. The French bread was everything a good French bread should be; light and tasty. I had their version of eggs Benedict, which had THE BEST HOLLANDAISE I think Ive ever had. Their late was delicious and the staff was friendly and inviting. Definitely coming back. read more

Seven of us stopped in for brunch a couple of weeks ago and were pleasantly surprised. Not only were the food choices, presentation and quality A+ but this place also has some of the most fabulous breads, cakes, pastries, and pate for take out in town. I am not much into bread but meals are served with the most delicious freshly baked baguette I have ever tasted. Worth the trip just to try this! We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and will be back soon. If French food is a favorite of yours this place is a must try. It's the "real deal." read more

Giving a 5star to balance the 1star review below for serving foie gras in 2020 in California. If you do a quick google search, you will see that foie gras was legal in 2020 again under certain circumstances. In short, the reviewer was incorrect. It is inappropriate and unfair to give a negative review based on your political/personal views which has nothing to do with the restaurant. The restaurant operated legally! I think the reviewer could be sued. read more

OMG! I just ate the best French Toast I've ever had (and I've had more than my share) My companions were equally impressed by the Eggs Benedict and the ham and cheese omelette. Well worth the time! read more

Don't come to this place. This is a new location and they are still using pics of the old restaurant and using the old reviews. This place is far from what it used to be. We were served food that was on display on TOP of the counter. They just put it on a plate and heated it. The only good thing here is the pastries and the fresh squeezed orange juice. I wasn't served the juice until after the meal though... eat some where else. read more

Friendly staff, great food, and a really cute atmosphere. Chef Josette speaks french as well, so if you're looking to make conversation in french, it's incredibly fun to have a conversation with her! Would definitely recommend! My personal favorite was the escargot, it's less scary than it seems and is a very interesting meal! read more

Josette is very friendly . I love their French cake and pastries. The best in town . Very French

This bakery/restaurant deserves one star because their baked goods are delicious. However, on several occasions I've seen her treat her Latino employees terribly (I live in the area.) She yells and insults them when she thinks she isn't being watched. The second you drive away or walk away she continues to yell. I don't care how great their baked goods are, I don't plan on ever coming back here. read more

Terrible. Coffee was like water, tables were dirty. The disturbingly bad mural of Josette didn't help. Didn't stay to eat because it was so bad. I was a patron of Maison Richard for years and where it wasn't perfect, it had personality to make up for its flaws. So sad that now this place has plopped down in its stead. A waste of space. read more

I hate what this egotistical and tasteless woman has done to what was one of the best French pastry shops in town, Maison Richard. What used to be a classic, elegant, and delicious restaurant and patisserie has been bastardized by one of the worst people I've ever met. She has reduced this fine establishment into a cheesy tourist attraction celebrating nothing but herself and jeopardizing all integrity this restaurant once had. Branding all boxes and packaging with a poorly drawn cartoon of herself. It's a shame, truly. Luckily, you can tell she has kept some of the pastry chefs from Maison Richard because the Napoleon and others still look/taste the same. Further proving this woman has no business owning a pastry shop. She adds zero value other than giving it an ugly and poor makeover. Hope one day it can return to its rightful, authentic, and delicious glory that people in this city loved for years. Au Revoir Josette! read more

Drive by many times, but today we decided to purposely go there for lunch. Very cute bakery/cafe. People were constantly coming in to buy bread. That should tell you something. You can sit in or out...we chose out cuz it was such a nice afternoon. I had the tuna salad, yum, and my wife had eggs benedict, equally yum. Our server, Mirna, was very good. Oh, plenty's of parking across the street. read more

The food and atmosphere is excellent. I had an omelette for breakfast and it was so fluffy and tasty. I also tasted the French toast which was easily the best I have ever had. I will come back for sure. read more

Great spot for a date. There is a bakery connected you can't go wrong. I had a tuna sandwich, it was delicious and slightly heated. I could not have just one dessert, they have small bites try a few read more

I usually bought the pastries inside the Farmers market at the Grove, since they closed that location and I found this one which is run by the same chef! Awesome, great pastries as always, very fresh and delicious. read more

First time here under the new ownership and the food is great. Authentic French. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great French meal. read more

Amazing little French bistro/bakery. Great neighborhood gem. Highly recommend. Great food, great atmosphere. Thank Josette and chef David. I will be back soon!!! Merci beaucoup!! read more

Best baguette you will have in California. Seriously it's so good I got the tuna melt on it. Do the same or regret. Deserts are amazing too

Great service! If im ever in LA again i am definitely coming here again. I came here on a field trip and even though there was many of us she had fast service. I recommend this place fo whoever wants to try french cuisine. The ecorgats were great too. read more

The desert is phenomenal, it tastes like care and a lot of thought went into making the entrees

I'm just so happy that Josette kept the bakers from Michel Richard. My favorite apricot custard roll is still available. This is my favorite that I have been getting for 50 years from Michel Richard. Hope she keeps this on the menu. read more

Chef Josette is highly recommended for regional pastry and bakery. She went all out to personally make us a very special Gateau Basque for a family member from the Basque region in Spain. It is about as close you can get from a local bakery in Bilbao. Thank you Chef Josette. read more

The La Bretagne was best crepe I've ever had, hands down. I told the chef, David, who said he'd been cooking since he was a child in France. Everything was delicious. My son loved the merguez sausage sandwich. And the French bread was just right. Bought a couple baguettes to take home, only $3 each. Love this place! read more

A super cute French bakery! If you want a glimpse of French culture this is a great place to go. The staff was very nice and professional, and also gave us a good deal. The owner, Madame Josette, was completely outgoing and welcoming to the guest. The food was filling and the desserts were delicious! read more

Best French restaurant to eat at, the staff also speaks French SO YOU CAN PRACTICE. Chef Josette is funny and interacts whenever she's at her restaurants too!!! BEST CHEF!!!! read more